The Harvey Weinstein Case, Part 1 - The New York Times

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The story of Harvey Weinstein is a story of patterns. Scores of women — more than 80 — have given eerily similar accounts of abuse and harassment by the powerful movie mogul.

This week, two years after those allegations were first reported in The New York Times, Mr. Weinstein’s trial opens in New York. In the first part of a two-part series, we investigate why the case went from 80 potential plaintiffs to two.

This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence.

On today’s episode:

• Megan Twohey, an investigative reporter for The Times and co-author of “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement.”

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A 33-year-old woman has sued Harvey Weinstein over an incident in 2002, when she was 16.Credit...Scott Heins/Getty Images

Background reading:

• Mr. Weinstein’s reputation preceded him as he stepped into a Manhattan courthouse this week to face charges of rape and criminal sexual activity, making it difficult to find jurors who did not already have strong opinions about the case.

• The reporters who broke the first investigation into Mr. Weinstein explain why the trial rests on a narrow legal case with an already fraught back story and why the result is highly unpredictable.

• On the first day of Mr. Weinstein’s trial, two other criminal allegations against him were released in Los Angeles.

Tune in, and tell us what you think. Email us at thedaily@nytimes.com. Follow Michael Barbaro on Twitter: @mikiebarb. And if you’re interested in advertising with “The Daily,” write to us at thedaily-ads@nytimes.com.

Megan Twohey contributed reporting.

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2020-01-09 11:00:00Z
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'Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time:' Ken Jennings mimics 'all-in' gesture, James Holzhauer wins night 2 - KABC-TV

The second night of "Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time" tournament saw the contestants going 'all-in.'

James Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler, is known for making an 'all-in' hand gesture when he puts all his money on the line during Daily Doubles, as if he was pushing all his poker chips to the center of the table.

But rival Ken Jennings wanted to get in on the fun Wednesday night.

When he wagered everything on a Daily Double, host Alex Trebek quipped, "Do it."

Jennings mimicked Holzhauer's 'all-in' movement, while asking, "Has James copyrighted this?"

"One time use only. You're good," Holzhauer responded.

Fellow competitor Brad Rutter joined in the fun, giving Jennings a humorous warning.

"(James) now owns 10% of whatever you get," Rutter said.

While Jennings walked away the winner on night 1, it was 'Jeopardy James' who got the win on night 2.

"Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time" continues Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/PT | 7 p.m. CT on ABC.

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2020-01-09 10:40:17Z
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Alex Trebek Says 'Jeopardy!' G.O.A.T Contestants Feel Like Family - TMZ

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Alex Trebek says he's gotten super close with Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter and James Holzahauer over the years ... and having them back on "Jeopardy!" feels like a family reunion.

The beloved game show host joined us for "TMZ Live" and told us he's enjoying the hell outta hosting the greatest "Jeopardy!" contestants of all time. Alex says they've got an incredibly strong bond, forged during their long runs on the show.

If you've tuned in to the tournament of champions, you've probably noticed how much fun Alex has been having. It's been a trying 10 months for Trebek, who's battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, but he tells us he's really enjoying this special competition.

Alex says he's still hanging in there in his fight against cancer ... he has his good days and bad, but it seems this reunion of sorts is really lifting his spirits. Really puts a smile on your face.

Trebek's been at the helm of the show since 1984, but says he's never moderated such a fierce competition ... and ya gotta hear why he's comparing this tourney to the Super Bowl!!!

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2020-01-09 08:50:00Z
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The Sad Way Prince Harry and Prince William's Rift Is Impacting Their Children - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Prince William and Prince Harry have had a difficult year. After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped out and established their own household, separate from that of Prince William and Kate Middleton, numerous reports claimed that the brothers were at odds and are now not nearly as close as they used to be.

This is compounded by the fact that they are rarely seen together when they used to be inseparable. Still, a new report reveals that Duchess Kate definitely wants the two to start patching things up, if only for the sake of the children.

How did the royal rift start?

Meghan Markle | DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS – WPA Pool/Getty Images

When Duchess Meghan joined the royal family in early 2018, rumors immediately started regarding the nature of her relationship with Duchess Kate. While many assumed that the two women didn’t get along, it seems as though the real story was the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry.

Royal sources claimed that the brothers were each on their own paths in life and that they had little in common anymore. A few months after Markle and Prince Harry got married, they announced that they would be separating households from Prince William and Duchess Kate, and re-established themselves in a quieter, more remote area of England.

After welcoming their son, Archie Harrison, in May 2019, they became even more reclusive. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kept their son’s baptism a private affair and allowing only a few photos of the baby to be released. 

How many kids do Prince William and Kate Middleton have?

Prince William and Duchess Kate are no strangers to balancing the press with the hard work of parenthood. They have three children in total: Prince George, born in July 2013, Princess Charlotte, born in May 2015, and their youngest child, Prince Louis, born in April 2018.

While rumors persist that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could be planning for a fourth child, they have not yet announced anything.

Since the birth of Archie Harrison this past May, he has only been spotted on one or two playdates with Duchess Kate and Prince William’s children. Although some sources have insisted that Markle turned to Middleton for parenting advice after the birth of her son, sadly, the royal cousins do not seem to spend a great deal of time together.

Do Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want more children?

Whether or not Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan eventually have another baby remains to be seen. On one hand, Prince Harry spoke out in 2019, stating that they want “no more than two” children due to the potential for negative effects on the environment.

Still, the two are known to love kids and it is very possible that they want to give Archie Harrison a sibling. Some sources have speculated that they will probably announce a pregnancy in 2021, in order to allow for a bit of a gap in between children.

This would likely be a healthier thing to do. Although since Duchess Meghan is past 35, and is considered to be of advanced maternal age, the possibility of complications become greater the longer they wait. 

Kate Middleton is hoping the brothers reconnect

No matter how many children the royal couples end up welcoming, it seems as though Duchess Kate might have finally had enough of the rift. In a recent report, sources close to the royal family claim that Middleton has one major hope for 2020: that the royal cousins get to spend more time together.

The source noted that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan chose to spend the holiday season separately from the royal family, heading to Canada for a retreat from the spotlight. It is certainly possible that Prince Harry and Markle decide to change up their mindset in the new year and spend a great deal more time around Middleton, Prince William, and their kids.

Still, they have proven to be a bit unpredictable in the past, so only time will tell.

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2020-01-08 09:59:17Z
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Epic 'Jeopardy!' tournament filled with celebrity cameos, crazy wagers, and major shade - Yahoo Celebrity

The Jeopardy!: The Greatest of All Time two-night primetime tournament literally got off to a perfect start Monday night. Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer were flawless in the first round, and by the end of the first night they had given viewers exactly what they were hoping for.

The tournament takes place over two nights, with each night consisting of two traditional games. In the end, all four games will be added together to determine the winner.

The tournament had everything fans could hope for; from megastar cameos like Kevin Hart, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie offering up star-studded video clues to hilarious clues from legendary host, Alex Trebek. According to Twitter, the most popular of Alex's clues was, "Hey Babe, I made you a bitchin' mixtape to play on this Sony item that dominated the 80's and began in the U.S. as the "Soundabout.'" The answer was, "What is Walkman?"

Maybe it was the fact the contestants were all juggernauts, or maybe it was that the game was on at primetime, but there was definitely a fun electricity in the room. In fact, James used it to shock Brad, who happens to have grown up in Pennsylvania, by taunting him while answering a question about Philadelphia. 

I'm not sure if I've ever seen a Jeopardy! contestant openly mock another for not buzzing in first.#JeopardyGOAT is amazing.

— Ben Fawkes (@BFawkesESPN) January 8, 2020

Daily Doubles proved to be the deciding factor on the first night, as Brad was lucky to land on all but one of them and as Twitter was quick to point out, he didn't do much with the opportunities. Brad bet all his points three times, and three times he lost. This ultimately left him far behind the other two contestants, and makes his chances of winning incredibly slim.

During the first game, Ken bet it all on the only other Daily Double of the night. This proved to be a big difference maker for him, as he went into the first Final Jeopardy! with an 10,800 points lead over James.

James came roaring back in the second game, however. As a result of somewhat conservative betting by Ken, and aggressive play from James, the two finished the night only 200 points apart. Heading into Wednesday's final, Ken has 63,400 points and James has 63,200 points. Brad finished the evening with 10,400 points.

Ok, I’m not going to lie, #JeopardyGOAT is the better than I could have dreamed even if it is making me feel dumb

— Dan Wade (@Dwade) January 8, 2020

#JeopardyGOAT is the best contest of the year. It just goes down after this. Superbowl, World Series, pshaw. Give me three geniuses throwing subtle shade over obscure minutia any day.

— Amy Thomas (@Pickwick12) January 8, 2020

Based on the initial reaction from social media, it appears the first night was a major success. It was the number one trending topic on Twitter, as thousands of people shared their mostly positive takes on the epic game.

The Jeopardy!: The Greatest of All Time  tournament concludes Wednesday night, check you local listings or visit Jeopardy.com for more information.

Checkout the haunting 'Bohemian Rhapsody' performance that sent 13-year-old singer to the finals round of AGT:

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2020-01-08 06:12:44Z
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex drop by Canada House in London to thank officials for hospitality - CNN

The Duke and Duchess recently returned from Canada, where they spent the Christmas holidays with the Duchess' mother, Doria Ragland.

They were met at Canada House by Janice Charette, the high commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom.

"The Duke and Duchess have a strong connection to Canada. It's a country The Duke of Sussex has visited many times over the years and it was also home to The Duchess for seven years before she became a member of The Royal Family," the royals said on their Instagram page, Sussex Royal.

The Duke and Duchess posted a video of their tour, which included seeing exhibits and meeting the staff.

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2020-01-08 05:12:00Z
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'Bachelor' Ignored Contestants To Focus On Hannah Brown And Sex - The Federalist

On Monday night’s season premiere of “The Bachelor,” the spotlight of the first episode was stolen from the 30 beautiful contestants and centralized around two topics: Hannah Brown and sex. This season follows Bachelor Peter Weber, better known as “Pilot Pete,” on his journey after coming as third runner-up in Brown’s season of “The Bachelorette.” The couple was best known for having sex in a windmill — four times.

While Bachelor Nation thought they were watching “The Bachelor,” the episode oddly started to feel like a rerun of “The Bachelorette.” At the beginning of the show, Weber was awestruck when Brown stepped out of a limo arriving at the Bachelor Mansion. Last season, when Weber arrived at the Bachelor Mansion for “The Bachelorette,” he handed Brown a pilot pin. Brown came back to return the pin, telling Weber to give it to the girl he falls in love with.

At first, it was an “aww, that’s cute” moment, perfectly wrapping up the previous Bachelorette season for Brown. But the moment was destroyed when Brown decided to make a second appearance in the same episode.

During the second “group date,” Weber and his chosen group of women entered a venue to find Brown standing on stage next to none other than — a windmill. She proceeded to tell all the women in the group about the time she had sex with Weber, in a windmill, four times.

After the incredibly awkward sex story was revealed, Brown announced that each women would get up in front of a live audience and tell her own sex story. While episode one did not showcase the women’s stories, it’s imminent that episode two will be filled with uncomfortable, personal bedroom stories.

The explicit talk of Weber’s sex life exemplifies how “The Bachelor” franchise has put a greater emphasis on sex in recent years. Netflix recently released the 2009 season of “The Bachelor” in which single-father Jason Mesnick falls in love with one woman. They get married, and have a family. It was the happy ending Bachelor fans wanted and still have 11 years later. Jason’s final choice, Mollie, is still his wife to this day.

In 2019, Bachelor Colton Underwood’s season focused almost explicitly on sex and the inability of many women to commit to Underwood. Allegedly, Underwood was a virgin at the beginning of the show and his virginity was discussed in virtually every episode.

In 2009, sex was a taboo subject on “The Bachelor,” but as the seasons progressed, so did the women who found it less and less taboo to discuss their sexual behavior on television. I can’t help but see a slight correlation between the uptick in sex talk and the inability of these reality TV stars to commit to each other.

During an episode that should have been all about getting to know the 30 contestants who came to California to meet Weber, the entirety of it was overshadowed by talk of sex in a windmill. It was disappointing to watch “The Bachelor” franchise cling to a previous relationship solely to discuss intimate moments on national television.

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2020-01-07 12:01:24Z
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