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Jared Leto is facing serious accusations of criminal sexual conduct, as detailed in a new BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret." The film features accounts from ten women, with four alleging that Leto engaged in inappropriate behavior when they were teenagers between the years 2002 and 2016. One woman claims she was assaulted by Leto in a motel bathroom at 17, while another reported threats of sexual assault at 19. A third woman alleged a sexual encounter, which would be considered statutory rape, due to her age at the time. Additionally, the fourth accuser described receiving sexually explicit phone calls starting when she was 16. The BBC claims to have corroborated several accounts through various means, including interactions reported to friends and family. This is not the first time Leto has faced such allegations, as previous claims from other women have emerged over the past year. The documentary raises substantial concerns about the actor's behavior during his career. (Variety) In a notable decision, the K-pop group BTS announced they will not submit their work for the upcoming 2027 Grammy Awards. The members, through a unified statement on Instagram, expressed their desire for music to be appreciated for its intrinsic value rather than compartmentalized by language or region. This announcement follows the introduction of a new Grammy category recognizing Asian pop, which has received mixed reactions from fans. It is noteworthy that a significant portion of the lyrics for their latest album, "Arirang," are in English, thus making it ineligible for the new award. BTS, which has a strong history with the Grammys, has seen major commercial success but remains critical of the categorization practices within the awards. The Recording Academy has yet to respond to their withdrawal. (BBC Entertainment) Michelle Yeoh's production company is gearing up for the action film "Nak Muay," which will begin filming shortly in Thailand. Directed by…