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British actor Penelope Wilton poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the world premiere of the film "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" in London on September 3, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Downton Abbey star: Britain is a 'hypercritical' nation

Downton Abbey's Penelope Wilton has described Britain as "hypercritical", claiming that there has always been a feeling that the country is "on the brink".

Movies • 07 Sep

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 3: Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court for his retrial at Manhattan Criminal Court on June 3, 2025 in New York City. Harvey Weinstein faces a retrial on rape and sex assault charges for which a previous 2017 co

Claims Weinstein jurors are 'ganging up' on each other

The defence lawyer in Harvey Weinstein's sex crime retrial has claimed that some jurors are ganging up and prodding others to change their minds, and citing information that was not part of the trial.

Movies • 10 Jun

Kaja Sokola, pictured at Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday

Ex-model testifies Weinstein assaulted her at 16

A Polish former model has testified at Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York, alleging that the former Hollywood producer sexually assaulted her when she was 16.

Movies • 09 May

Sean Combs faces life in prison if found guilty of federal charges

Sean Combs - the rise and fall of a man called Diddy

For a man with so many aliases, it's always been difficult to know who the real Sean Combs really is.

Music • 02 Jul

Harvey Weinstein (pictured in court in New York on Wednesday) has pleaded not guilty and denied ever assaulting anyone or having non-consensual sex

Jury hears opening arguments in Weinstein retrial

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape and sexual assault charges has begun with opening arguments before a Manhattan jury, a year after New York's highest state appeals court overturned the disgraced film producer's conviction.

US • 23 Apr

Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein appears for jury selection in his retrial in Manhattan Criminal Court

Jury selected in Harvey Weinstein's New York retrial

A jury of seven women and five men has been picked for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.

US • 22 Apr

Weinstein requests to stay in hospital during trial

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers have asked that the ailing ex-studio boss is allowed to spend his nights at a New York City hospital instead of jail for the duration of his rape retrial.

US • 17 Apr

Harvey Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to all charges

Jury selection begins in Harvey Weinstein's retrial

As jury selection has started in Harvey Weinstein's New York City rape retrial, some prospective jurors made clear they could not be fair in judging the one-time Hollywood mogul.

US • 15 Apr

Harvey Weinstein to "remain in hospital until condition stabilises"

Weinstein hospitalised after 'alarming blood test'

Harvey Weinstein was hospitalised on Monday following an "alarming blood test," his lawyer said, less than a week after the disgraced movie mogul filed a legal claim alleging substandard medical care at New York City's Rikers Island jail.

US • 03 Dec 24

Harvey Weinstein is imprisoned at Rikers Island jail in New York

Weinstein in legal claim over medical care in jail

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers have filed a legal claim against New York City, alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at the notorious Rikers Island jail complex.

US • 27 Nov 24

Harvey Weinstein is awaiting retrial in New York

Harvey Weinstein 'diagnosed with rare cancer'

Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare form of cancer that affects bone marrow and white blood cells, according to US reports.

Movies • 22 Oct 24

Harvey Weinstein 'stable' after emergency heart surgery

Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein is in a "stable" condition following emergency heart surgery, his representatives have said.

Movies • 10 Sep 24

Harvey Weinstein hospitalised with pneumonia and Covid

Former film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been transferred from a New York City jail to a hospital to undergo treatment for a variety of health problems including Covid-19 and pneumonia in both lungs, his representatives said.

Movies • 26 Jul 24

Harvey Weinstein appeared in court on Wednesday

Attorney Allred hits out at Weinstein's lawyer

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appeared at the Manhattan Criminal Court on Wednesday for a status hearing to be retried, following his overturned sex crimes conviction, in New York City.

Harvey Weinstein • 30 May 24

Liam Neeson among actors campaigning for Spacey return

Liam Neeson, Sharon Stone and Stephen Fry are among stars from both sides of the Atlantic who are campaigning for Kevin Spacey to resume his acting career "after seven years of exile".

Movie • 15 May 24

Ashley Judd was among the first women to make allegations on the record against Harvey Weinstein

Ashley Judd reacts to new Weinstein court finding

Actress Ashley Judd has described it as "unfair to survivors" after a court overturned Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction for rape.

Movies • 26 Apr 24

Walt Disney and CAA seek to dismiss Julia Ormond claims

The Walt Disney Company and the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) have both filed a motion to dismiss a claim from British actress Julia Ormond which accuses the companies of knowing Harvey Weinstein presented a danger to women.

Movie • 20 Dec 23

Jennifer Aniston says she is 'so over cancel culture'

Jennifer Aniston says she is "so over cancel culture" and reckons that not everyone who makes mistakes should be put "in the Harvey Weinstein basket".

Movie • 23 Aug 23

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

There's a documentary celebrating David Bowie, Ireland host England ahead of the rugby World Cup, there's a dash of Johnny Cash on the Beeb, and Carey Mulligan stars in She Said . . .

Television • 19 Aug 23

Harvey Weinstein pictured in court in October 2022

Harvey Weinstein will not face retrial on charges in LA

Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein will not be retried for alleged attacks on two women, a judge in Los Angeles ruled Tuesday, after a jury was unable to reach a verdict on the charges.

US • 15 Mar 23

Harvey Weinstein previously pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of rape and sexual assault involving five women in Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in LA rape case

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape and sexual assault.

US • 24 Feb 23

Carey Mulligan tackles Weinstein scandal in She Said

Carey Mulligan has said that she felt a huge weight of responsibility during the making of She Said, the new film about how two journalists exposed the crimes of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Movies • 24 Nov 22

Harvey Weinstein pictured in court on 4 October, 2022

Weinstein used Hollywood power to attack women - court

Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted young women hoping to make it in Hollywood, a Los Angeles prosecutor argued, while the former producer's attorney said his accusers willingly took part in a "casting couch" culture to boost their careers.

Movies • 25 Oct 22

Harvey Weinstein to go on trial in Los Angeles

Weinstein sex assault trial to open in Los Angeles

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein goes on trial in Los Angeles on Monday, where he faces charges in the city whose main industry he dominated for decades.

Movies • 10 Oct 22

Driver on Weinstein's 'rank and revolting' comment

Minnie Driver has spoken about a "rank and revolting" remark Harvey Weinstein made about her when she auditioned for the acclaimed 1997 drama Good Will Hunting, saying it left her "devastated".

Movie • 16 Jun 22