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All That’s Lori Beth Denberg Alleges Dan Schneider Sexually “Preyed” on Her

In a statement to Vanity Fair, Schneider calls her accusations “wildly exaggerated and, in most cases, false.”
the law

Dan Schneider Is Suing Quiet on Set Producers for Defamation

In a lawsuit filed today, Schneider calls the docuseries, which focuses on alleged abuse and misconduct at Nickelodeon, a “hit job” and argues that some clips used within it falsely “imply that Schneider is a child sexual abuser.”
allegations

Quiet on Set Participants Say They “Had No Clue” Doc Was for ID Network

In interviews with IndieWire, Raquel Lee Bolleau and Alexa Nikolas claim that they weren’t told that the bombshell Nickelodeon doc was being made for the true-crime network, and that they believe their stories deserve “a more credible platform.”
turning tides

Are Industry Insiders Turning on Quiet on Set?

In recent days, four figures with ties to the docuseries or child stardom have criticized the project, accusing the filmmakers of misleading them into participating or profiting off of “trauma porn.”
breaking the silence

Quiet on Set Filmmakers React to Dan Schneider Apology and Tease “Unanswered Questions” in New Episode

The blockbuster series has “sparked a movement” among former child actors, but “when something is as popular as Quiet On Set is, there’s bound to be some negative reaction,” as the documentarians tell Vanity Fair.
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Melissa Joan Hart, Former Nickelodeon Star, Addresses Quiet on Set Abuse Allegations

“I absolutely trust them, believe them, a hundred percent,” the Clarissa Explains It All star said of accusations from the explosive new docuseries.
quiet on set

Kenan Thompson Urges Nickelodeon to “Investigate More” Abuse Claims After Quiet on Set

“My heart goes out to anybody that’s been victimized, or their families,” says the actor and comedian, who came of age on Nickelodeon shows Kenan & Kel and All That.
quiet on set

Josh Peck Reacts to Drake Bell Sexual Abuse: “Children Should Be Protected”

Bell previously urged his fans to “take it a little easy” on Peck, who “reached out” to him privately after the release of a bombshell docuseries about scandal at Nickelodeon. 
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Dan Schneider Speaks Out After Watching Quiet on Set: “It Hurts Really Bad for Me”

The former Nickelodeon mogul, who is alleged to have created a toxic work environment for both child actors and adult employees, says in a new video: “When I watched the show, I could see the hurt in some people’s eyes, and it made me feel awful and regretful.”
shedding light

Drake Bell, Dan Schneider, and More React to Bombshell Nickelodeon Docuseries

As Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV publicizes the abuse and exploitation allegedly inflicted upon a generation of child stars, those tangled up in it are speaking out.
inconvenient truths

Quiet on Set Uncovers Abuse Allegations at Nickelodeon, Raises Deeper Issues

The docuseries, subtitled The Dark Side of Kids TV, will change how you look at some of Nickelodeon’s biggest hits—particularly the works of super-producer Dan Schneider.
tartar sauce

Ariana Grande Has Entered the SpongeBobverse, and It’s Already Gotten Weird

Will the real SpongeBob SquarePants please stand up?
vampire 101

Jamie Lynn Spears Auditioned for Twilight While She Was Pregnant

“I remember reading it and going, ‘Who is going to watch these vampires?’ Boy, was I wrong.”
developing

Drake Bell, Star of Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh, Is Safe After Being Reported Missing

The actor, who spoke of sometimes wanting to “get away from everything” in his latest interview, was last seen driving in a BMW near Daytona Beach, according to Florida police.
slimy

Dan Schneider Accused of “Disgusting, Controlling” Behavior While at Nickelodeon

A new Insider exposé details a “traumatizing” on-set environment with underage actors and concern over sexually suggestive scenes involving Ariana Grande, Victoria Justice, and Jamie Lynn Spears.
slimy

Another Nickelodeon Star Has Protested Her “Traumatic Experience” at the Network

Following Jennette McCurdy’s bombshell memoir, former Zoey 101 star Alexa Nikolas said she “didn’t feel safe” at Nick, calling producer Dan Schneider “the creator of childhood trauma.”
Broadway Babies

13 Was a Surprising Incubator for Talented Tots

As Netflix releases a film version of 13: The Musical, we take a look at the original stage production, which launched the careers of stars like Liz Gillies and Ariana Grande.
in conversation

Jennette McCurdy Is Ready to Be the Main Character

On the eve of her headline-making memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, McCurdy talks to V.F. about what led to that provocative title, how she exited Nickelodeon, and why she’s reopened the door to acting.
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“This Phony, Bizarre Sphere”: Jennette McCurdy’s Shocking Final Days at Nickelodeon

In an excerpt from her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, the former iCarly and Sam & Cat star alleges that she was offered hush money to stay silent about her experiences working with a man she refers to only as “The Creator.”
No More Tweaks

Simon Cowell Admits He “Might Have Gone a Bit Too Far” with the Botox

The American Idol judge announced that he's all done with injectables after making himself look “like something out of a horror film.”