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Bryan Singer has been accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy.
The 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' director has been named in a lawsuit which was filed in Hawaii yesterday (16.04.14) which claims he first preyed on Michael F. Egan, now 31, at a Californian house party in the late 1990s, where under-age youngsters were allegedly plied with drugs and alcohol and "taken advantage of".
The suit claims: "Defendant Singer told plaintiff how 'this group' controls Hollywood. Singer masturbated plaintiff and then performed oral sex upon him. Defendant Singer solicited plaintiff to perform oral sex upon him, which plaintiff resisted...
"Singer flagrantly disregarded plaintiff's unwillingness to submit, and forced plaintiff's head underwater to make plaintiff perform oral sex upon him. When plaintiff pulled his head out of the water in order to breathe, defendant Singer demanded that he continue which plaintiff refused.
"Defendant Singer then forced plaintiff to continue performing oral sex upon him outside of the pool, and subsequently forcibly sodomised plaintiff."
Jeff Herman, the accuser's attorney, told the New York Daily News newspaper: "The stories that I've heard of what went on at the estate are truly despicable."
The attorney for the alleged victim - who is heterosexual - claims the filmmaker promised his client, an aspiring actor, a role in a movie and they had "numerous" sexual encounters when he was 15 and 16, and they took multiple trips to Hawaii when he was 17.
Marty Singer, a lawyer for the director, claimed the suit - which sees Egan seek damages in excess of $75,000 for "catastrophic psychological and emotional injuries" - is an "obvious attempt to get publicity."
He added in a statement: "The claims made against Bryan Singer are completely without merit. We are very confident that Bryan will be vindicated in this absurd and defamatory lawsuit."

Mel B works out with her friends.
The 38-year-old star - who has daughters Phoenix, 14 and Angel, seven, from previous relationships, and Madison, two, with husband Stephen Belafonte, and is also step-mother to her husband's daughter Giselle - sees getting in a shape as a "social thing" and loves inviting her pals to her home to watch her favourite reality TV shows while exercising.
She told Australia's OK! magazine: "I look at working out as more of a social thing.
"I have a great gym here at home. A few of my friends come over and we put on c**p TV and we have a good old giggle."
However, the former Spice Girls singer admitted her healthy intentions don't always last the evening.
Speaking about one night working out with friends, she said: "We were watching 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'...we worked out for an hour and a half and had cocktails after.
"I don't know if the workout really counted, but it made sense to me."
In the interview, Mel also revealed she keeps in shape with Salsa dancing and running outdoors in "beautiful" Sydney.
She also said she views training as a much-needed break from family life.

Thandie Newton has shared the first picture of her newborn son Booker Jombe Parker.
The 'Crash' actress tweeted an adorable picture of her cradling her one-month-old baby, her third child with her director husband Ol Parker, alongside the caption, 'Happy holidays.'
This is the first time Thandie has shared a full image of Booker with the world since his birth on March 3. She previously shared a snap of the baby's tiny hand gripping her gold necklace.
The tiny tot - who has two older siblings, Ripley, 13, and Nico, nine - was born at her home with the help of an independent midwife.
The 41-year-old star posted on Twitter at the time: "Our baby boy is finally here! Booker Jombe Parker. Born joyously at home yesterday."
Thandie recently admitted she found it hard working on police drama 'Rogue' while she was pregnant.
She said: "Basically, I had two options; to withdraw from the show which would have meant the show collapsing, or to commit regardless.
"I'd seem actresses takes on meaty un-pregnant roles while carrying babies - Jodie Foster in 'Panic Room'.
"My agent also reassured me that both Claire Danes and Anna Paquin worked well into their first pregnancies. So - it was all going to work out just fine wasn't it?"

Jack Osbourne is selling his Los Angeles' home.
The 28-year-old star - who has 23-month-old daughter Pearl with wife Lisa Stelly - is listing his restored Spanish-style villa in Los Feliz for $2.998 million, meaning he will make a small profit if it sells for the asking price.
The property - which Jack bought in 2011 for $2.82 million -was built in 1926 and has kept its authentic architecture, including wrought iron banisters, interior archways and high ceilings, wooden beams and a central courtyard with pool and stainless steel outdoor kitchen.
The 4,810 square foot space also includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms, as well as a basement, living and dining rooms, and a family room with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
There is also a separate guesthouse with its own kitchenette.
Jack adores his family life with Lisa and Pearl, and recently spoke of how much he enjoys watching his daughter walk around their home pretending to be her mother.
He said: "She likes putting on her mom's jewelry, walking around with handbags and she loves putting bras on.
"It's really funny. She'll go and grab one of her mom's bras and gets angry if you don't put it on her."

The Ultimate Warrior's wife says her husband's fans have filled her with "strength" since his death.
Dana Warrior has made an online post expressing her gratitude for the countless messages of support and condolence she has received from admirers of the legendary WWE wrestler since he passed away from a heart attack caused by cardiovascular disease on April 8 aged 54.
The post, entitled "A heartfelt message from Ultimate Warrior's wife, Dana Warrior", on WWE.com read: "To all the ULTIMATE WARRIOR fans: THANK YOU!! He told me when he shook the ropes it was him gathering strength from each of you. Warrior respected you and loved you as do the girls and I. I will reach out to the ropes for your strength to sustain me in the sad days that the girls and I face. UNWAVERING is what you've been. GRATEFUL is what we are. (sic)"
Dana also spoke of the "ultimate love" she and her spouse shared throughout their 15-year marriage and described the former WWE Champion as the "ultimate dad" to their two daughters Indiana and Mattigan.
She revealed: "I had the ULTIMATE love for 20 years and my children learned to be Warriors from THE ULTIMATE DAD. I wouldn't trade a moment of the life we shared, good or bad, for anything on God's green earth. He is the love of my life and gave me the gift of our beautiful, sweet, amazing girls. He was loyal and kind and strong and brave. He taught me to live by his creed, "Live Strong, Act Bold, Be Brave. Nothing's too hard to do, ALWAYS BELIEVE," and with that creed I will carry on and make him proud. (sic)"
Dana also thanked the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) for everything they have done for her and her children since her husband died.
She wrote: "I was told it was reported WWE was "there" for us. "There" is the understatement of a lifetime. They were a warm blanket to us three and we were quickly absorbed into their family. Words are cheap; promises are forever. This family is one I'm honoured to be a member of. (sic)"
Before his passing, The Ultimate Warrior - who was born James Hellwig but legally changed his name to Warrior - had made his return to WWE television after an 18-year absence when he was inducted into the company's Hall of Fame on April 5.
He then appeared at 'WrestleMania XXX' on April 6 at the Superdome in New Orleans and on TV show 'RAW' the following night (07.04.14).

Chelsea Handler has been in talks to host a daytime show.
The 39-year-old presenter - who is to leave E! when her 'Chelsea Lately' contract ends - had sparked speculation she was to replace Craig Ferguson on 'The Late Show' on CBS after posting an Instagram picture of her holding papers branded by the network, but insiders insist she won't be taking on the 12.30am slot.
An official statement from CBS read: "There are no discussions with Chelsea Handler regarding the network's 12:30 late night broadcast."
Instead, sources told the New York Post newspaper that she met with executives to discuss the possibility of a syndicated daytime talk show, following in the footsteps of the likes of Kris Jenner, Katie Couric and Anderson Cooper.
However, it seems the outspoken star could have jeopardised the plan with her social media posting.
An executive told the newspaper: "Chelsea Handler is a pain in the butt."
Chelsea's manager Irving Azoff recently revealed his client is inundated with offers of work for when her contract ends in nine months time.
He said: "Chelsea intends to leave when her contract expires. She hired me to figure out her life after E! We have at least seven suitors and many ideas."
Chelsea - who is believed to make around $9 million a year from the show - has previously voiced her concerns about the E! network and described it as "a sad, sad place to live."

Sofia Vergara is a "tiger" in bed.
The 41-year-old actress admits she is quite aggressive in her sex life and hopes her fiancé, businessman Nick Loeb, appreciates the effort she makes.
She said: "I hope my boyfriend thinks I am like a tiger."
The 'Modern Family' star admitted she dresses to please guys and always makes an effort with her appearance.
She told the new issue of Women's Health magazine: "I feel the most sexy when I just wake up. But I feel the most sexy after I have showered, blow-dried my hair, and [put on] full make-up.
"I'm Latin, and in our culture, we dress to pick up guys, or for our boyfriends or husbands, rather than for other girls. I'll prefer to die than wear boyfriend jeans!
"It doesn't mean you have to be perfect or have [great] abs, but don't walk around the house with no bra and hanging t*ts."
Sofia also complained that people are too busy praising her breasts to appreciate her "great a*s".
She said: "I'll tell you something. I've always been known for my boobs, but it p***es me off, because I do also have a great a*s!

Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop chief executive officer (CEO) has quit.
Seb Bishop, a British entrepreneur, has resigned after the 41-year-old actress announced she was moving her Goop office from London to Los Angeles, despite previously appearing to be on board with her plans.
A source told The New York Post's page six column: "Seb was ready to move his wife Heidi and their children from London, and had even been looking at properties in Los Angeles, but then he abruptly quit."
It is believed Seb, who joined the blog in 2011, decided to leave the company after Gwyneth announced on the website last month she was "consciously uncoupling" from her husband of 10 years Chris Martin, 36.
The source explained: "There is speculation that he and Paltrow disagreed on the direction of Goop, partly that she used the website as a vehicle for her personal life, and the 'conscious uncoupling' announcement."
However, the blonde beauty's representative Stephen Huvane claims Seb, who was international CEO of AIDS-fighting charity RED prior to joining Goop, will still work for the company until a replacement can be found.
Stephen said: "Seb is still with Goop, but has decided not to relocate his family to Los Angeles. He will be transitioning out over time until a replacement is named."

Peaches Geldof was in talks for a role on 'Australia's Next Top Model'.
The late star - whose death is still being treated as "unexplained" after being found dead in her home in Wrotham, Kent, England, on April 7 - was being considered for a judging position on the modelling reality show in the weeks before her death.
Brian Walsh, Foxtel's director of television, confirmed to the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper: "Peaches was one of a number of names suggested but we took the decision that it was too soon to make any calls.
"The idea was not progressed beyond an initial stage."
Tragically, the 25-year-old aspiring presenter was expected to replace former judge Charlotte Dawson, who was also found dead in her Sydney home this February.
She would have sat alongside model Jennifer Hawkins, designer Alex Perry and male model Didier Cohen on the panel.
In an interview published after her death, Peaches had admitted she was gearing up for a new TV project abroad and was planning to bring her children Phaedra, 11-months, and Astala, 23 months, along for the duration of filming.
She said: "I can't say what it is yet, but I'll be there for three months. My children will come with me because, obviously, I wouldn't leave them for that long."
It was recently reported that the star's heartbroken husband Thomas Cohen hasn't returned to their home since her death last week.
The couple were married in September 2012 at church of St Mary Magdalene in Davington, Kent, where her late mother Paula Yates was buried in 2000. Peaches' funeral is also expected to take place there soon.