A front desk clerk said he was concerned for Jessica Mann’s safety when she checked in at the DoubleTree Hotel on March 18, 2013 with Harvey Weinstein. The hotel employee’s testimony could bolster prosecutors’ criminal case against the movie mogul.
Mann alleges the Weinstein raped her in his hotel room. Her allegations are a key component in the charges that Weinstein is facing, which include first-degree rape, third-degree rape and predatory sexual assault. If convicted, he faces life in prison.
Rothschild Capulong, a hotel employee who helped Weinstein check in when he arrived in the lobby around 10:30 a.m., recalled the movie producer entering the hotel with a “female companion.” He observed “discontent” between Weinstein and the woman, behavior so atypical that he made a notation in his end-of-shift report, which was sent to the head of security.
“I specifically wrote that security might want to check Mr. Weinstein at the room,...
Mann alleges the Weinstein raped her in his hotel room. Her allegations are a key component in the charges that Weinstein is facing, which include first-degree rape, third-degree rape and predatory sexual assault. If convicted, he faces life in prison.
Rothschild Capulong, a hotel employee who helped Weinstein check in when he arrived in the lobby around 10:30 a.m., recalled the movie producer entering the hotel with a “female companion.” He observed “discontent” between Weinstein and the woman, behavior so atypical that he made a notation in his end-of-shift report, which was sent to the head of security.
“I specifically wrote that security might want to check Mr. Weinstein at the room,...
- 2/5/2020
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Avant-garde composer Philip Glass turned 75 in January, and while you probably forgot to get him something, some high-profile collaborators are looking to pay tribute on a new remix album. The compilation comes out June 26 and will be overseen by Glass, producer Hector Castillo, and Beck, who helped recruit a roster of artists that includes Amon Tobin, Cornelius, Memory Tapes, Tyondai Braxton, Johann Johannsson, Nosaj Thing, and Sliver Alert, among others. Along with the remix project and several live events, Glass is marking his birthday by publishing his memoirs later this year.
- 3/22/2012
- avclub.com
'It's a great loss for music,' fan tells MTV News.
By Rya Backer
Amy Winehouse
Photo: Dave Hogan/ Getty Images
Music fans the world over are mourning the tragic death of Amy Winehouse, who died Saturday at the age of 27. Throughout her career, the British songstress earned both accolades through her breakthrough album, Back to Black, which earned her five Grammys, and notoriety for her substance abuse.
As many of her celebrity fans took to Twitter to express their sadness, MTV News caught up with some of her fans in Times Square, who had plenty to say about both sides of Winehouse's life. Fan Kristen Brumley said, "It's not an extreme shock if it is drug or alcohol related, but it's extremely sad."
Korde Tuttle also spoke about Winehouse's sometimes-vocal fondness for drugs and drink, saying, "I really hope it's a wake-up call for not only her fans but...
By Rya Backer
Amy Winehouse
Photo: Dave Hogan/ Getty Images
Music fans the world over are mourning the tragic death of Amy Winehouse, who died Saturday at the age of 27. Throughout her career, the British songstress earned both accolades through her breakthrough album, Back to Black, which earned her five Grammys, and notoriety for her substance abuse.
As many of her celebrity fans took to Twitter to express their sadness, MTV News caught up with some of her fans in Times Square, who had plenty to say about both sides of Winehouse's life. Fan Kristen Brumley said, "It's not an extreme shock if it is drug or alcohol related, but it's extremely sad."
Korde Tuttle also spoke about Winehouse's sometimes-vocal fondness for drugs and drink, saying, "I really hope it's a wake-up call for not only her fans but...
- 7/24/2011
- MTV Music News
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