Fox News has settled a $2.5 million lawsuit filed by a former contributor who said she was sexually assaulted by an executive at the network, The New York Times reported Wednesday night. According to legal documents, Tamara N. Holder said that Francisco Cortes tried to force her to perform oral sex on him in February 2015 when the two were alone in his office, however she was too afraid to report the incident to police for fear of losing her job.
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Fox News’ Swedish ‘security advisor’ has heads scratching
In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for photos in New York. Swedes are finding themselves puzzled by representations of their country in the U.S. after a prominent Fox News program featured a “Swedish defense and national security advisor” who’s unknown to the country’s military and foreign-affairs officials.
Behind the curtain: The art of a successful Oscar campaign
For those in the movie business, an Oscar is the most prestigious award an artist can get. But taking home the golden trophy may not always be just about merit — often, there’s artistry in the race itself.
News conferences raise issue of Trump seeking softballs
President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participate in a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participate in a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
White House adviser ‘counseled’ after brand promotion
This frame grab from video provided by Fox News shows White House adviser Kellyanne during her interview with Fox News Fox and Friends, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington.
Does Megyn Want Savannah’s – Today’ Job?
Page Six reported Megyn Kelly wanted to topple Savannah Guthrie from ‘Today.’ Kelly’s rep says that’s “absolutely false.”
Shepard Smith an island in Fox’s sea of opinion
This Jan. 30, 2017 photo shows Fox News Channel chief news anchor Shepard Smith on The Fox News Deck before his “Shepard Smith Reporting” program, in New York. This Jan. 30, 2017 photo shows Fox News Channel chief news anchor Shepard Smith on The Fox News Deck before his “Shepard Smith Reporting” program, in New York.
Alec Baldwin’s Donald Trump showers ‘SNL’ with urination jokes
In this Jan. 13, 2015 file photo, actor Alec Baldwin attends a special screening of his film “Still Alice” in New York. Baldwin may be taking his Donald Trump act on the road.
Fox News settled O’Reilly sexual harassment allegations
In mid-November, four months after Roger Ailes resigned amid sexual harassment allegations, O’Reilly went on “CBS This Morning” and criticized his colleague Megyn Kelly for making public accusations against their former boss. On his own show that night, he told his viewers — and his female colleagues — that any allegations of harassment or assault should be taken up with human resources.
Fox News secretly settled sex-harassment claim against Bill O’Reilly
Fox News quietly settled sexual harassment allegations lodged by a former network host against Bill O’Reilly and the network’s co-president, according to published reports. Juliet Huddy, who appeared on the network from 1998 to 2012, reportedly settled for an amount in the high six figures in September, the website LawNewz.com and The New York Times said.
Report: Fox News settled harassment claims against O’Reilly
In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for photos in New York. The New York Times reported that Juliet Huddy, a former Fox News personality who accused O’Reilly of sexual harassment, was paid a sum in the high six figures by the network’s parent company in exchange for her silence and agreement not to sue.
Fox Paid Ex-Anchor Six Figures Following Bill O’Reilly Harassment Complaints
While Roger Ailes was the focal point of a media blitzkrieg this summer following accusations of sexual harassment from Gretchen Carlson, Fox News was reportedly handling similar claims against Bill O’Reilly in secret. Juliet Huddy claims that O’Reilly pursued a sexual relationship with her in 2011 and when she refused, he tried to derail her career, according to a New York Times story that’s based on a letter Huddy’s lawyers reportedly sent to Fox News.
Mariah Carey’s manager blasts Tommy Mottola
After Tommy blamed Mariah’s disastrous performance on the live TV event ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ on her team, Stella Bulochnikov hit back in a furious tirade. She fumed to E! News: “I’m sure he’s jealous because Mariah Carey is conquering every single medium despite him… So I’m sure Tommy Mottola can’t handle it.
Cartoon sketch found on Obama plane depicts reporters as snakes
This comical sketch found aboard President Obama’s plane in 2008 suggests that politicians and reporters strike a delicate balance. As President Obama prepares to fly into history, we came across this napkin sketch that was left on the private plane used by the President’s campaign staff on Election Day 2008.
MSNBC hires Greta Van Susteren for evening show
In this Oct. 30, 2015 file photo, Greta Van Susteren arrives at the 29th American Cinematheque Awards honoring Reese Witherspoon in Los Angeles. MSNBC says it has hired former Fox News host Greta Van Susteren to host a daily, Washington-based news program at the dinner hour.
Megyn Kelly leaving Fox News, will host 2 shows on NBC
Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star who’s had a contentious relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she’s leaving the network for NBC News, where she will host a daytime talk show and a weekend newsmagazine, as well as contribute to breaking news coverage. NBC News made the announcement Tuesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would re-up with Fox, where she has flourished while suffering bruised feelings in recent months, or start a new chapter in her career.
Why Fox News Will Be Just Fine Without Megyn Kelly
Fox News made Megyn Kelly one of its biggest stars, but her departure after this week for NBC News will have comparatively little impact on Rupert Murdoch’s cable news juggernaut. Since landing her prime-time gig in 2003, the 46-year-old anchor and host built “The Kelly File” into a ratings darling, finishing 2016 as the second-highest rated show in cable news, behind only her lead-in, “The O’Reilly Factor.”
Megyn Kelly leaves Fox to host two shows on NBC
Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star who’s had a contentious relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she’s leaving the network to work for NBC News, where she will host a daytime talk show and a weekend newsmagazine, as well as contribute to breaking news coverage. NBC News made the announcement Tuesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would re-up with Fox, where she has flourished while suffering bruised feelings in recent months, or start a new chapter in her career.
Megyn Kelly leaves Fox to host two shows on NBC
Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star who’s had a contentious relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she’s leaving the network to work for NBC News, where she will host a daytime talk show and a weekend newsmagazine, as well as contribute to breaking news coverage. NBC News made the announcement Tuesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would re-up with Fox, where she has flourished while suffering bruised feelings in recent months, or start a new chapter in her career.
These 10 execs, newscasters shook up media in 2016
… Honorees Megyn Kelly, Shari Redstone and Sherry Lansing attend The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast in Los Angeles Dec. 7, 2016 in Hollywood, California. Megyn Kelly. Long a rising star at Fox News, she cemented her place …
Run by the right, OAN is the best news channel
The most balanced cable news on television is owned, operated and backed by big money fans of the right wing. There are no “mainstream media” liberals pulling the strings behind OAN, the 3-year-old digital channel available in about 15 million homes.
Fox News has kept most of its audience after the election
A sharp drop in cable news ratings following a presidential election is as inevitable as snow in Buffalo. Yet in the Age of Trump, so far Fox News Channel is defying that trend.