5 h. ago Smokey Robinson blasts ‘vile’ lawsuit where housekeepers accused him of rape and calls it a money grab

Smokey Robinson, 85, denies four housekeepers’ allegations that he sexually assaulted them from 2007 to 2024

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8 h. ago Smokey Robinson denies four housekeepers’ allegations of sexual assault

The women have accused Motown star of sexual assault and employment violations. His attorney has called the lawsuit ‘an ugly method of trying to extract money’Smokey Robinson has denied allegations of sexual assault, after four former housekeepers of the Motown star filed a lawsuit with claims including sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violence.The suit was filed in a Los Angeles court on 6 May. It also alleges a series of labour violations, including that Robinson and his wife, Frances, failed to pay the women minimum wage and overtime, submitted inaccurate wage statements and created a hostile work environment. The women are seeking financial damages. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Smokey Robinson's lawyer says rape allegations against him are 'vile' and 'false'

Smokey Robinson’s lawyer says allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from four former housekeepers are “vile” and “false.”

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42 h. ago Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four women in $50m lawsuit

Ex-housekeepers accuse Motown legend of sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violenceMotown legend William “Smokey” Robinson has been accused of sexual assault and misconduct by four women – identified only as Jane Does 1, 2, 3 and 4 – who worked as housekeepers for the Robinsons.A complaint filed in Los Angeles superior court on 6 May lists charges including sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violence. The complaint seeks $50m total in damages for the four women. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Housekeepers sue Motown legend Smokey Robinson and accuse him of years

Not only did the legendary crooner allegedly assault four of his housekeepers on a regular basis, he also shorted them on wages and denied them meal breaks, according to a bombshell lawsuit filed Tuesday

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6 d. ago Russell Brand in court with Kevin Spacey's lawyer to face charges of rape and sexual assault

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates as actor and comedian Russell Brand appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with rape and sexual assault.

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6 d. ago Russell Brand is represented by Kevin Spacey's lawyer in court as he faces rape and sex assault charges relating to four women

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has arrived at court to face rape and sexual assault charges, as police had to battle to hold back the crowd of photographers.

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6 d. ago Russell Brand arrives at court with Kevin Spacey's lawyer to face charges of rape and sexual assault

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates as actor and comedian Russell Brand appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with rape and sexual assault.

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6 d. ago Russell Brand is represented by Kevin Spacey's lawyer in court as he faces rape and sex assault charges relating to four women 

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has arrived at court to face rape and sexual assault charges, as police had to battle to hold back the crowd of photographers.

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9 d. ago ‘If I kissed some man, I would cut my lips off’: Terrence Howard explains why he declined Marvin Gaye biopic

The American actor told Bill Maher’s podcast that he had asked Quincy Jones about the singer’s sexuality and felt he couldn’t ‘play that character 100%’The actor Terrence Howard has said that he declined the role of Marvin Gaye in a film, because he didn’t want to kiss another man.Speaking to Bill Maher on his Club Random podcast, the actor said the “biggest mistake” of his career was turning down the leading role in a separate biopic of the singer Smokey Robinson – which Robinson had personally asked him to play. Continue reading...

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