The Daily Populous

Friday November 10th, 2017 morning edition

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The stories told by the women raise sharp questions about the anecdotes that Louis C.K. tells in his own comedy.

At the same time, Louis C.K. has also boosted the careers of women, and is sometimes viewed as a feminist by fans and critics.

Louis C.K.’s manager, Dave Becky, was adamant in an email that he “never threatened anyone.”.

“I think the line gets crossed when you take all your clothes off and start masturbating,” Ms. Wolov said.

Ms. Corry, a comedian, writer and actress, has long felt haunted by her run-in with Louis C.K.

Stunned and angry, Ms. Corry said she declined, and pointed out that he had a daughter and a pregnant wife.

They had met in the comedy scene; Ms. Schachner’s former boyfriend was a comedy writer who had worked with Louis C.K. »

Louis C.K.'s Movie Premiere Canceled in Advance of N.Y. Times Story

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The New York premiere of Louis C.K.'s upcoming film, I Love You, Daddy, set for Thursday, has been canceled.

Additionally, Louis C.K.'s planned appearance on CBS' The Late Show With Stephen Colbert was also canceled, with William H. Macy taking his place.

The comedian's publicist, Lewis Kay, responded to the Times: "Louis is not going to answer any questions.". »

Rian Johnson to Create All-New Star Wars Trilogy

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For director Rian Johnson, Star Wars: The Last Jedi was just the beginning of his journey in a galaxy far, far away.

Lucasfilm is excited to announce that Johnson will create a brand-new Star Wars trilogy, the first of which he is also set to write and direct, with longtime collaborator Ram Bergman onboard to produce.

In shepherding this new trilogy, which is separate from the episodic Skywalker saga, Johnson will introduce new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before explored. »

Saudi Arabia Tells Its Citizens to Leave Lebanon Immediately

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>>Saudi Arabia is opening a new front against Iran, and wants Israel to do its dirty work | Analysis.

"I will go in the coming hours to Saudi Arabia to meet the Crown Prince," he told a news conference in Dubai.

Hariri reportedly met the French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Thursday in Riyadh, and has met EU, U.K. and U.S. diplomats in recent days. »