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Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Crystal McKinney? Woman Accusing Both Diddy and Harvey Weinstein of Disgusting Acts
Trigger Warning: This article includes references to sexual assault and rape. Crystal McKinney has made headlines after accusing both Sean Diddy Combs and Harvey Weinstein of s*xual assault. McKinney first filed a lawsuit in May 2024 against Combs, alleging that he drugged and assaulted her. Just a few weeks later, her name surfaced again in an amended complaint filed on May 30, 2025, this time accusing Weinstein of r*pe in an incident that allegedly happened in 2003. The case against Weinstein is not connected to the lawsuit against Combs, but both cases have brought renewed attention to McKinney's story. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, McKinney said she was invited to a meeting with Weinstein by an unnamed executive from a modeling agency. She went to a West Village lounge along with her friend and roommate, hoping to discuss potential acting roles. Who is Crystal McKinney and what is she alleging? Crystal McKinney claims that Weinstein arrived at the lounge, talked to them briefly, and then suggested moving the meeting to a quieter place because the lounge was too loud and crowded. She alleges that they followed him to a Manhattan hotel room, where he ordered several bottles of Boulevardier and Dom Pérignon and vodka cocktails. Once inside, McKinney said things escalated quickly. She alleges that Weinstein groped her and tore at her tank top, causing her to run to the bathroom. According to the lawsuit, her friend joined her there, but Weinstein allegedly barged in and told them to strip and take a bath with him. McKinney said they felt "backed into a corner and feared that he would retaliate against them if they refused his s*xual advances." The complaint claims that Weinstein told the two women to engage in s*xual acts with each other in the bathtub. He then 'dragged' them to the bed and allegedly r*ped both of them. After the incident, McKinney said Weinstein abruptly left the hotel room. She also stated that his assistant called afterward. When McKinney informed the assistant of what had happened, she was told to leave the hotel room immediately instead of receiving help. McKinney says the alleged assault led to long-term trauma. The complaint details the emotional and mental toll it took on her, including "depression, anxiety, anger, self-blame, suicidal ideation, body image issues, and demoralization." Harvey Weinstein, who was convicted in 2020 for separate r*pe charges, had his conviction overturned in April 2024 due to trial irregularities. He is currently in custody at Rikers Island after being convicted in California in 2022. While Weinstein awaits a retrial in New York, Diddy is also facing serious legal trouble. He has been charged with s*x trafficking and racketeering. Combs has pleaded not guilty.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emma Corrin showcases their quirky style in a fringed red skirt as they attend the Dom Pérignon party weeks after split from Rami Malek
Emma Corrin showcased their quirky sense of style on Thursday as they attended the star-studded Dom Pérignon Revelations dinner party at Tate Modern in London. The My Policeman star, 29, cut an edgy figure as they modelled a red fringe tassel skirt which was worn over a black micro skirt and leggings. Emma teamed the skirt with a white ribbed T-shirt featuring a pink flower motif and pointed black heels. The film star kept the rest of their look simple, ditching further accessories save for simple silver hoops and a delicate necklace which was tucked into their top. Emma appeared in good spirits as they posed at the event which was attended by the likes of Alicia Vikander and Zoë Kravitz. Emma's outing comes after the Mail on Sunday revealed last month that they and Rami Malek quietly split up after a love affair lasting nearly two years. Sources said Emma, who found fame and won a Golden Globe after playing Princess Diana in The Crown, has been separated 'for some time' from Rami, 43, who got an Oscar for his turn as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody. The couple have not commented on their separation and, despite several appearances together on the red carpet at premieres, they have been notoriously private about their relationship. In a magazine interview last May, Corrin even declined to speak about their relationship. Malek was equally vague, describing Corrin as 'fascinating' and once revealing that Corrin cooked him a surprise Thanksgiving dinner, 'trimmings and all', that 'blew him away'. Corrin – who came out as queer in 2021 and identifies as non-binary, using the pronouns they/them – said the 'vitriol' targeted at their gender identity was 'worse than I anticipated', adding: 'Even though we like to think we're in a progressive society, a lot of what we're seeing is increasingly a step back.' They were first spotted together at a Bruce Springsteen concert in London in July 2023, just a few months after Rami had broken up with Lucy Boynton, 31, his co-star in the Queen biopic. As their romance developed, they were seen kissing at a restaurant in Margate, Kent, where Emma owns a home. They reportedly moved in together after buying a £5million mansion in Hampstead, north London. The couple have not commented on their separation and, despite several appearances together on the red carpet at premieres, they have been notoriously private about their relationship [pictured in February 2024] It is not clear whether Emma or Rami, who went on to play Bond villain Lyutsifer Safin in No Time To Die, still live in the house or plan to sell it. Emma is busy filming the Netflix adaptation of Pride And Prejudice, playing heroine Elizabeth Bennet opposite Slow Horses actor Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy. Rami is in just-released spy drama The Amateur, playing a CIA decoder out for revenge after terrorists kill his wife, and is also set to appear in Nuremberg, a drama about the Nazi war trials, as US psychiatrist Douglas Kelley. The film also stars Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon and One Day star Leo Woodall.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Alicia Vikander puts on a leggy display in a black disc-embellished mini dress as she joins glamorous Zoë Kravitz at star-studded Moët Hennessy party in London
Alicia Vikander and Zoë Kravitz were dressed to impress as they attended the Moët Hennessy Dom Pérignon Revelations dinner party at Tate Modern in London on Thursday. Swedish actress Alicia, 36, looked sensational in a black disc-embellished mini dress that showcased her long, toned pins. She added height with a pair of pointed black court heels and styled her brunette tresses in loose waves for the evening. Keeping her accessories minimal to let the outfit take centre stage, Alicia completed her look with a radiant makeup palette. Meanwhile, Zoë, 36, looked phenomenal as she went braless in a black silk body, featuring a sleeveless design and a high neckline. She paired it with a classic black midi pencil skirt and added inches to her frame with pointed, shiny black slingback heels. To finish the look, she accessorised with a black leather croc-embossed belt and bold red drop earrings. The Batman star styled her short, dark hair in a sleek, wet look and opted for a glowing makeup palette as she posed alongside her pal. Also in attendance at the soirée were Elena Ora, David Mayer de Rothschild, Iggy Pop, Alison Mosshart, Damian Lewis, Tilda Swinton, Erin O'Connor, Jefferson Hack, and Vincent Chaperon. Alicia's appearance at the event comes after she and Elizabeth Olsen attended a special screening of The Assessment at The Rhymers Club in New York. The actress and Marvel star, both 36, are starring together in the dystopian sci-fi flick, which was released in US cinemas in March. Promoting the new movie in America then, Alicia looked nothing short of incredible in a figure-hugging black maxi dress, which boasted a high neckline and shoulder cut-outs. She added inches to her height with a pointy pair of heels and swept her long brunette tresses back into a slick bun. The actress opted for a glowing palette of makeup to elevate her natural beauty and accessorised with a slew of sparkling diamante earrings. Meanwhile, Zoë styled her short, dark hair in a sleek, wet look and opted for a glowing makeup palette as she beamed alongside pal Tilda Swinton She posed up a storm alongside Elizabeth, who dazzled in a navy PVC gown, which cinched in at the waist before flowing out into a long pleated skirt. She wore her dark locks in a naturally straight style and added a glamorous swipe of makeup to complete her look for the screening. The duo seemed to be in high spirits as they posed together before heading inside to watch their movie. They then departed the venue together, with Alicia wrapping up warm in a tan trench coat and Elizabeth adding a black blazer jacket to shield themselves from the rain. The sci-fi movie is set in a not-so-distant future where parenthood is strictly controlled. It follows Mia (Elizabeth) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel), a successful couple who hope to become parents in a near future where resources are extremely limited and the government keeps firm control over reproduction. They are assigned an assessor named Virginia (Alicia Vikander), who moves into their home for seven days to evaluate whether they deserve to move forward in their parenting journey. What Mia and Aaryan are hoping is that a routine test quickly unravels into a psychological nightmare, forcing them to question the very foundations of their society and what it truly means to be human. It debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September last year and was acquired by Prime Video, and the UK release date is yet to be set.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Report: Popular champagne company in crisis after hiking prices
The world's most famous champagne brand is in crisis after a devastating slump in sales. Moët Hennessy, the makers of legendary Dom Pérignon champagne and Hennessy cognac, made a loss of €1.5 billion ($1.68 billion) last year, the Financial Times reported. The company's sales fell 9 percent in the first quarter compared to the same time last year. It is quite the downfall for the wine and spirits maker, which made over €1 billion in cash in 2019. It comes after Moët Hennessy, which is owned by luxury goods giant LVMH , aggressively raised its prices. Moët Hennessy has hiked it prices by well over a third, on average, since 2019, according to FT analysis. The company's financial position is so dire that it announced earlier this month that it would cut 10 percent of its workforce, around 1,200 jobs. It has been hit hard by a global slowdown in alcohol consumption since the pandemic. However, sources told the FT that the company's problems were largely down to missteps made by former CEO Philippe Schaus. Those familiar with the matter told the publication that Schaus became too obsessed with turning a profit by raising prices and failed at his push to sell more directly to the consumer. At a presentation in February last year, Moët Hennessy bosses were given a stark warning: 'Need to save cash!', according to materials viewed by the FT. Last month the brand's new CEO, Jean-Jacques Guiony, who took over from Schaus in February, told executives that sales would not bounce back anytime soon. Insiders told the outlet that a series of expensive acquisitions had also contributed to Moët Hennessy's woes. Since 2021 the company has spent €2 billion on an acquisition spree. This includes buying a 50 percent stake in Jay-Z's champagne brand Armand de Brignac , Provencal rosé brand Minuty and Napa Valley winemaker Joseph Phelps. One source said that by and large the deals had 'added complexity, lowered margin and drained cash.' Although Moët Hennessy does not have plans to sell the brands it has bought, it is looking to scale back growth. 'These businesses have been driven by an ambition that is very difficult to accommodate today,' Guiony said earlier this month. 'We have been planning to develop in many geographies at the same time, which is in my view a mistake,' he added. Moët Hennessy's plans to grow its direct to consumer business has also fallen short. Under Schaus, Hennessy stores were opened in China and a Veuve Clicquot outlet opened at Parisian department store. Dom Pérignon and Veuve Clicquot cases were also sold online. However, the initiatives are now losing the business millions of euros per year, the FT reported.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
World's most famous champagne company in crisis after hiking prices and slashing jobs
The world's most famous champagne brand is in crisis after a devastating slump in sales. Moët Hennessy, the makers of legendary Dom Pérignon champagne and Hennessy cognac, made a loss of €1.5 billion ($1.68 billion) last year, the Financial Times reported. The company's sales fell 9 percent in the first quarter compared to the same time last year. It is quite the downfall for the wine and spirits maker, which made over €1 billion in cash in 2019. It comes after Moët Hennessy, which is owned by luxury goods giant LVMH, aggressively raised its prices. Moët Hennessy has hiked it prices by well over a third, on average, since 2019, according to FT analysis. The company's financial position is so dire that it announced earlier this month that it would cut 10 percent of its workforce, around 1,200 jobs. It has been hit hard by a global slowdown in alcohol consumption since the pandemic. However, sources told the FT that the company's problems were largely down to missteps made by former CEO Philippe Schaus. Those familiar with the matter told the publication that Schaus became too obsessed with turning a profit by raising prices and failed at his push to sell more directly to the consumer. At a presentation in February last yea,r Moët Hennessy bosses were given a stark warning: 'Need to save cash!', according to materials viewed by the FT. Last month the brand's new CEO, Jean-Jacques Guiony, who took over from Schaus in February, told executives that sales would not bounce back anytime soon. Insiders told the outlet that a series of expensive acquisitions had also contributed to Moët Hennessy's woes. Since 2021 the company has spent €2 billion on an acquisition spree. This includes buying a 50 percent stake in Jay-Z's champagne brand Armand de Brignac, Provencal rosé brand Minuty and Napa Valley winemaker Joseph Phelps. One source said that by and large the deals had 'added complexity, lowered margin and drained cash.' Although Moët Hennessy does not have plans to sell the brands it has bought, it is looking to scale back growth. Moët Hennessy makes legendary Dom Pérignon champagne and Hennessy cognac 'These businesses have been driven by an ambition that is very difficult to accommodate today,' Guiony said earlier this month. 'We have been planning to develop in many geographies at the same time, which is in my view a mistake,' he added. Moët Hennessy's plans to grow its direct to consumer business has also fallen short. Under Schaus, Hennessy stores were opened in China and a Veuve Clicquot outlet opened at Parisian department store. Dom Pérignon and Veuve Clicquot cases were also sold online. However, the initiatives are now losing the business millions of euros per year, the FT reported.
