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Neil Gaiman Seeks More Than $500,000 From Accuser for Allegedly Violating NDA
Neil Gaiman has filed an arbitration claim against one of the women who has accused him of sexual assault, Vulture reports. The author is reportedly seeking over $500,000 from Caroline Wallner for allegedly violating a nondisclosure agreement.
Wallner, a divorced mother of three, lived and worked as a caretaker at Gaiman’s property in Woodstock, New York, from 2014 to 2021. She claims the author began to abuse her in 2018, after Wallner’s marriage had fallen apart and her ex-husband left the property. Wallner, who had no income at the time, alleged that Gaiman pressured her into sex in exchange for staying on the property.
“There were little hints of, ‘we’re going to need the house.’ And I remember saying, let’s talk about it. Let’s figure it out. That’s when he would just come to my studio and make me give him a blowjob,” Wallner said on the 2024 podcast, Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman.
Wallner also claimed that when she tried to resist the author’s advances, Gaiman would suggest that his former wife, Amanda Palmer, wanted to reclaim the home Wallner and her family were living in. “But you take care of me and I’ll take care of you,” Wallner said Gaiman told her.
Gaiman has denied Wallner’s allegations and claimed she initiated their sexual encounters. (He’s denied all other allegations against him, as well.) In 2021, Gaiman paid Wallner $275,000 for signing a nondisclosure agreement, stopping her from filing a lawsuit or speaking about her allegations publicly. The NDA was reported on when Wallner first spoke on the Master podcast; she has since also discussed her allegations against Gaiman in New York magazine.
Gaiman’s new claim for arbitration alleges that Wallner violated the confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses of the NDA. He’s asking a full repayment of the original settlement, attorneys’ fees, and $50,000 for each interview she’s given. Wallner’s ex-husband is also named in the claim.
Vincent White, an attorney for Wallner, shared a statement with Rolling Stone: “Mr. Gaiman must feel he has nothing left to lose, I suspect he can feel us closing in on him. The idea that he would try to silence a woman he has already done so much to is disgusting. If we read a similar plot point in one of his stories we would think he was being too heavy handed in fleshing out his villain. Yet here he is, showing us that he was the real monster all along.”
Representatives for Gaiman did not immediately return a request for comment, though a rep did tell Vulture: “Caroline Wallner’s purported claims are completely meritless. We have no doubt that we will prevail in arbitration — and that Ms. Wallner’s actions will result in her having to pay Neil’s legal fees.”
While Wallner has been looking for legal remedies to void the NDA, she also filed an arbitration claim of her own against Gaiman last winter. She alleged that Gaiman’s lawyers held onto videos, photos, and text messages she’d sent Gaiman during the time of the alleged abuse in violation of a clause in the NDA requiring all parties to destroy such material.
From Rolling Stone US.
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26-year-old dancer shooting for Riteish Deshmukh’s film Raja Shivaji drowns in Krishna river
The deceased dancer was identified as Saurabh Sharma, whose body was found on Thursday morning, two days after he went missing.
A 26-year-old dancer, who was part of the choreography team of actor- director Riteish Deshmukh’s movie ‘Raja Shivaji’, drowned in the Krishna river in Maharashtra’s Satara district just after finishing the shooting of a song, police said on Thursday.
The deceased dancer was identified as Saurabh Sharma, whose body was found on Thursday morning, two days after he went missing, an official said.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at Sangam Mahuli, a village located at the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Venna in Satara district, around 250km from Mumbai, where the shooting of ‘Raja Shivaji’ was going on, he said.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at Sangam Mahuli, a village located at the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Venna in Satara district, around 250km from Mumbai, where the shooting of ‘Raja Shivaji’ was going on, he said.
After finishing the shooting of a song in which colours were thrown around, Sharma went to wash his hands in the Krishna river. After washing his hands, he entered deep into the river for a swim, but got swept away by strong water currents, he said.
Police and district administration were alerted about the missing dancer, following which disaster response and rescue teams, including members from local private organisations, rushed to the spot and launched a search operation.
The search and rescue operation was stopped on Tuesday night due to darkness and it resumed on Wednesday morning and went on for the entire day, but the dancer could not be traced, said the official.
Sharma’s body was finally recovered from the river by police and rescue teams on Thursday at around 7.30 am, he said.
An accidental death case has been registered with the Satara police and further probe was underway, the official added.
‘Raja Shivaji’, a bilingual Marathi and Hindi film based on the life of legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is being directed by actor Riteish Deshmukh, who is also playing the lead role in the movie.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by DNA staff and is published from PTI)
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Shehzad Khan reveals his father Ajit Khan warned him for mimicking his voice in ‘Andaz Apna Apna’: ‘Ainda aisi himakat mat karna…’ | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India
Actor Shehzad Khan recently opened up about his father’s initial reaction after watching him mimic his voice in Aamir Khan and Salman Khan’s ‘Andaz Apna Apna‘. He played the role of Vinod Bhalla in the cult classic, which left a strong impression on the audience.
In a recent conversation with Radio Nasha, Shehzad shared details about the casting process for ‘Andaz Apna Apna’. Director Rajkumar Santoshi had rejected the initial casting of the film, but for the role of Vinod Bhalla, producer Vinay Kumar suggested Shehzad’s name. “When I went there, Raj told me about the role and said that I had to use my father’s voice for the character, and that’s how the journey started,” Shehzad stated.
Actor Ajit was unaware of his son’s involvement in the film until others brought it to his attention. Shehzad recalled, “I never told my father about the film, and some people told him, ‘Your son’s new film has come out. A lot of people are talking about it. He has used your voice.’ Then he saw the film and told me, ‘Ainda aisi himakat mat karna (Don’t ever repeat this).’”
‘Andaz Apna Apna’ has achieved cult status, with fans fondly remembering its unique blend of slapstick humour and quirky characters. Alongside Shehzad Khan, the film features an ensemble cast including Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor, and Viju Khote.
‘Andaz Apna Apna’ is set to return to select cinemas on April 25, 2025.
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Bollywood News Wrap: Kesari Chapter 2 box office report day 7, Nani-starrer HIT 3 gets ‘A’ certificate by censor board | Bollywood Life
A lot of Bollywood celebrities made it to the headlines today. The biggest update remained to be about Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor‘s upcoming film Abir Gulaal. Post the gruesome Pahalgam Terror Attack, it is being reported that Abir Gulaal will not be allowed to release in India. Apart from this, celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, R Madhavan, and many more took up space in news circuit. Here’s a round up of all the top updates of the day.
Kesari 2 box office report day 7
As reported by Sacnilk.com, Akshay Kumar‘s movie Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh held steady at the box office on its day 7. As per early estimates, the film made around Rs 3.50 crore on first Wednesday. The total collection of the movie now stands at Rs 46.10 crore.
Priyanka Chopra shares story of Syed Adil Hussain Shah
Priyanka Chopra who earlier condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, recently shared the story of Kashmiri Syed Adil Hussain Shah who lost his life while trying to save the tourists. She shared the news report that read, “Syed Adil Hussain Shah, Horse Rider & Sole Breadwinner, Lost His Life Trying To Disarm Attackers And Protect Tourists In Pahalgam.”
R Madhavan supports cancellation of film events
In the aftermath of Pahalgam Terror Attack, reports suggests that many of the film events have been cancelled. A social media post read, “In light of the current situation, movie teasers, trailers, and launch events have been cancelled. Additionally, a major award ceremony has been cancelled, along with several brand launches. Like all other industries, our film industry also shares in the sorrow, grief, and solidarity during this difficult time”. R Madhavan showcased his support to the decision by sharing the post on his social media account.
HIT 3 gets A certificate
Ahead of its big release on May 1, Nani and Shrinidhi Shetty’s upcoming movie HIT 3: The Third Case has got an ‘A’ certificate from Censor Board. The Telugu action thriller is said to be 2 hours and 37 minutes long.
Varun Dhawan celebrates his birthday with fans
Bhediya actor Varun Dhawan took to his social media account to share a video from his birthday celebrations. A meet and greet session was held with fans where he danced and had a gala time with his fans.
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