Matt Lauer accused of raping a former colleague

The “Today” show took a somber turn Wednesday as co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb confronted a report that their former colleague Matt Lauer allegedly raped a former NBC News employee in his hotel room during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. The allegation, detailed in Ronan Farrow’s forthcoming book “Catch and Kill,” was reported by Variety Tuesday night. read more »

Victoria’s Secret, Under Siege

Victoria’s Secret is laying off about 15 percent of the brand’s employees at its Columbus, Ohio, headquarters as the

beleaguered lingerie chain struggles to reshape its image and the chief executive of its parent company remains under scrutiny for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Victoria’s Secret, once a powerhouse that shaped the notion of sexiness for many Americans, has found itself at odds with consumer tastes in the #MeToo era. The shares of L Brands have plummeted in recent years based on the brand’s dismal performance, and it has discounted its products and ceded market share to nimble, more inclusive competitors.

The brand has also been dogged by Mr. Wexner’s ties to Mr. Epstein, the financier who was arrested in July and charged with sex trafficking involving girls as young as 14 read more »