Tavis Smiley has a major problem to the tune of about $1.5 million. According to The Hollywood Reporter , a jury found that the former PBS host breached a morals clause and ruled in favor of PBS. In 2017, Smiley was suspended following a series of sexual misconduct allegations. At trial, PBS invited half a dozen women to testify. Each claimed that they were pressured into relationships or had become victims of unwanted advances by the former late-night talk show host. Smiley argued that the relationships were consensual and rebutted that the company leaked the news to tarnish his image. However, his misbehavior, ultimately, violated conduct agreements in his contract. In a statement about the verdict, PBS said: “We are pleased with the jury’s decision. PBS expects our producing partners to provide a workplace where people feel safe and are treated with dignity and respect. It was important for us to ensure that the courageous women who came forward were able to share their stories...

The National Geographic Channel has pulled Neil deGrasse Tyson’s “Star Talk” show after sexual misconduct allegations have surfaced against the astrophysicist. “When we learned of the allegations and the investigation began (Nov. 30) we opted to stop airing new episodes until the investigation concludes,” a Nat Geo spokesperson told AfroTech. First reported by Variety, the cancelation happened near the beginning of the show’s fifth season.  Three episodes out of a 20 episode order aired in November and more were supposed to air through December. Tyson is accused of sexual misconduct by Bucknell University’s Dr. Katelyn N. Allers and his former assistant Ashley Watson. Allers claims that Tyson groped her at a 2009 event and Watson says that he made inappropriate advances toward her. Tyson has previously received claims of sexual misconduct. In the 1980s musician Tchiya Amet claimed he raped her, according to Variety. Tyson responded to the claims in a December Facebook post . “In any...