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entertainment1 year ago•11 min saved

"Former Employees Expose Diddy's Abusive Workplace Conduct"

Former employees of Sean "Diddy" Combs have come forward with allegations of a toxic and abusive work environment, echoing claims of violent behavior made by his ex-girlfriend Cassie. The accusations include physical and verbal abuse, creating a culture of fear, and demanding blind loyalty. These revelations follow a recently surfaced video showing Combs assaulting Cassie, leading to multiple lawsuits against him for rape, assault, and other serious charges.

via The Daily Beast|

#cassie #diddy #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Allegations of Workplace Abuses and Racism: Lawsuits Against Kanye West"

Former employee Trevor Phillips sued Kanye West, Yeezy, and Donda Academy, alleging discrimination, hostile work environment, whistleblower retaliation, and unsafe conditions. Phillips claimed West made antisemitic remarks, glorified Hitler, and subjected him to harassment and dangerous tasks. Seeking damages exceeding $35,000, Phillips' attorney emphasized the lawsuit's aim to vindicate his client's rights and challenge West's alleged discriminatory messages. This legal action comes as West seeks a music career revival amid past controversial behavior.

via Los Angeles Times|

#discrimination #donda-academy #entertainment

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

OpenAI Leadership Warning Sparks Sam Altman's Ouster and iPhone Overload

Senior leaders at OpenAI raised concerns about CEO Sam Altman's alleged psychologically abusive behavior, creating chaos and delays at the artificial intelligence start-up. The board of directors, already questioning Altman's accountability, considered reports of employee fear of retaliation and his alleged pitting of employees against each other. These complaints played a significant role in Altman's initial firing, which was later reversed after employees threatened mass resignations. However, divisions within the company have emerged, with some employees undermining the board's decision and others supporting Altman's return. OpenAI plans to launch an internal investigation into the matter and rebuild its board while maintaining its partnership with Microsoft.

via The Washington Post|

#board-of-directors #ceo #openai

entertainmentlegal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Robert De Niro's Courtroom Drama: Workplace Abuse Claims and Unusual Requests"

Robert De Niro shouted "Shame on you!" at his former executive assistant in a New York courtroom, denying allegations of workplace abuse. The assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, is seeking $12 million in damages for emotional distress and reputational harm. De Niro also filed a lawsuit against Robinson, accusing her of stealing from him. The trial is ongoing.

via The Guardian|

#emotional-distress #entertainmentlegal #lawsuit

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Lala Kent Reveals Life with Randall Emmett in New Hulu Doc on 'Vanderpump Rules' Scandal.

Hulu's upcoming documentary, "The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump," features interviews with Lala Kent and others close to Hollywood producer Randall Emmett, who is facing allegations of race discrimination and workplace abuse. The documentary also includes interviews with former assistants and business partners facing Emmett, as well as L.A. Times reporters who investigated his alleged mistreatment towards women. The documentary begins streaming on May 22 on Hulu.

via Deadline|

#documentary #entertainment #lala-kent

media2 years ago•4 min saved

Ex-producer's lawsuit against Tucker Carlson reveals alleged misogyny at Fox.

Former senior booker for Tucker Carlson Tonight, Abby Grossberg, has accused Fox News of blatant misogyny and anti-Semitism, claiming that the toxic environment trickles down from the top. Grossberg is suing the network for gender and religious discrimination, unequal pay, and failing to accommodate disabilities. Fox News has not explained the reasoning behind Carlson's abrupt firing, which came a week after it settled a high-profile lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems. Grossberg also alleges that Fox attorneys pressured her to lie under oath in order to downplay the misogyny she says is rampant at Fox News.

via NPR|

#fox-news #lawsuit #media

food-and-hospitality2 years ago•3 min saved

Boston Chef Barbara Lynch Faces Accusations of Workplace Abuse and Harassment

Reports of workplace abuse by acclaimed chef Barbara Lynch have stirred outrage and relief in the Boston restaurant industry. Former workers have accused Lynch of physical and verbal abuse, often after drinking. Lynch denies the allegations and considers her employees "part of my family." The accusations come after other well-known chefs have been called out for inappropriate comments or abuses of power at work. The mistreatment of restaurant workers is a widespread issue, and some in the industry are calling for better cultural norms and accountability for past behavior.

via WBUR News|

#barbara-lynch #boston #food-and-hospitality