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Judge rejects claim that Sean 'Diddy' Combs was treated differently because of his race
Read full article: Judge rejects claim that Sean 'Diddy' Combs was treated differently because of his raceThe judge presiding over the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean โDiddyโ Combs says there was no evidence to back up his lawyers' claim he was treated differently because of his race.
Judge at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial scolds lawyer for calling prosecutors 'six pack of white women'
Read full article: Judge at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial scolds lawyer for calling prosecutors 'six pack of white women'A federal judge has warned a lawyer for music mogul Sean โDiddyโ Combs to tame his public comments now that the rapper's sex trafficking trial is underway, saying it was โoutrageousโ that he referred to prosecutors as a โsix-pack of white women.โ.
The Met Gala is over, but dandyism isn't. Here's how to dress like a dandy in everyday life
Read full article: The Met Gala is over, but dandyism isn't. Here's how to dress like a dandy in everyday lifeDandyism was at the heart of Mondayโs Met Gala, where many of the worldโs most famous and influential tastemakers donned their luxury best to kick off the โSuperfine: Tailoring Black Styleโ exhibit.
Jury selection in the Sean โDiddyโ Combs sex trafficking trial proceeds for a second day
Read full article: Jury selection in the Sean โDiddyโ Combs sex trafficking trial proceeds for a second dayJury selection in the sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean โDiddyโ Combs is expected to wrap up on Wednesday.
Things to know about the trial of Sean โDiddyโ Combs
Read full article: Things to know about the trial of Sean โDiddyโ CombsThe sex trafficking trial of Sean โDiddyโ Combs, one of the biggest music moguls and cultural figures of the past four decades, has begun in New York with jury selection.
The stories behind all of Sean โDiddyโ Combs' name changes as the hip-hop mogul heads to trial
Read full article: The stories behind all of Sean โDiddyโ Combs' name changes as the hip-hop mogul heads to trialIn the criminal indictment for this weekโs sex trafficking trial of Sean โDiddyโ Combs, the document lists the hip-hop mogulโs aliases.
Sean โDiddyโ Combs' says he's 'a little nervous' as sex trafficking trial gets underway
Read full article: Sean โDiddyโ Combs' says he's 'a little nervous' as sex trafficking trial gets underwayThe sex trafficking trial of hip-hop impresario Sean โDiddyโ Combs is underway in New York with jury selection.
Judge denies Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request to delay May 5 trial
Read full article: Judge denies Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request to delay May 5 trialA federal judge in New York says the sex trafficking trial of Sean โDiddyโ Combs will proceed as scheduled in early May despite his lawyer's claims that they need an extra two months to prepare.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks two-month delay of May 5 trial
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks two-month delay of May 5 trialAttorneys for hip-hop producer Sean โDiddyโ Combs say a federal judge in New York should delay his sex-trafficking trial by two months so they can better prepare a defense.
What to know about Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial with jury selection set to get underway
Read full article: What to know about Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial with jury selection set to get underwayFive years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and hauled to jail in handcuffs, the disgraced movie mogul returns to a Manhattan courthouse Tuesday for a new trial covering the very same allegations.
Prosecutor says Sean 'Diddy' Combsโ lawyers are looking for reasons to delay his May trial
Read full article: Prosecutor says Sean 'Diddy' Combsโ lawyers are looking for reasons to delay his May trialA federal prosecutor says lawyers for music mogul Sean โDiddyโ Combs are looking for reasons to delay a sex trafficking trial slated to start in three weeks.
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want jurors at trial questioned about sex, drugs and violence
Read full article: Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want jurors at trial questioned about sex, drugs and violenceLawyers for Sean โDiddyโ Combs want a judge to let prospective jurors at his upcoming sex trafficking trial be questioned about sex, drugs and violence.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trialFederal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean โDiddyโ Combsโ indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year.
Hip-hop artist Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty ahead of May sex trafficking trial
Read full article: Hip-hop artist Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty ahead of May sex trafficking trialSean โDiddyโ Combs has returned to federal court in New York City to face the latest iteration of an indictment charging him with two decades of sex trafficking crimes.
Sean โDiddyโ Combs sues NBC over new documentary as he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges
Read full article: Sean โDiddyโ Combs sues NBC over new documentary as he awaits trial on sex trafficking chargesSean โDiddyโ Combs is suing NBC Universal over a documentary that he says falsely accuses him of being a serial murderer who had sex with underage girls as he awaits trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sues man who claimed to have incriminating sex tapes, says they didn't exist
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs sues man who claimed to have incriminating sex tapes, says they didn't existLawyers for Sean โDiddyโ Combs are suing a man they said had falsely claimed in interviews to possess videos implicating the music mogul in sexual assaults on celebrities.
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs say sex acts are distorted by 'sexist and puritanical' prosecution
Read full article: Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs say sex acts are distorted by 'sexist and puritanical' prosecutionLawyers for Sean โDiddyโ Combs are labeling the prosecution against the hip-hop star as โsexist and puritanical."
Whatโs next for the man charged with killing UnitedHealthcareโs CEO?
Read full article: Whatโs next for the man charged with killing UnitedHealthcareโs CEO?The man charged with gunning down United Healthcareโs CEO outside a Manhattan hotel is now in a federal jail after being returned to New York City in dramatic fashion.
Rape allegation against Jay-Z wonโt impact NFL's relationship with music mogul, Goodell says
Read full article: Rape allegation against Jay-Z wonโt impact NFL's relationship with music mogul, Goodell saysNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z wonโt impact the NFL's relationship with the music mogul.
Jay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ploy
Read full article: Jay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ployThe rapper Jay-Z says that a rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' third bid to be released on bail won't be decided until next week
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' third bid to be released on bail won't be decided until next weekA judge says heโll rule next week on Sean โDiddyโ Combsโ third request to be released from jail on bail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial.
Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean 'Diddy' Combs' jail cell for now
Read full article: Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean 'Diddy' Combs' jail cell for nowA federal judge has ordered prosecutors investigating Sean โDiddyโ Combs not to use papers taken from the music mogul's jail cell until he rules on defense claims that they are trial preparation materials protected by attorney-client privilege.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors sayProsecutors say Sean โDiddyโ Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and influence public opinion from jail in a bid to affect potential jurors for his upcoming sex trafficking trial.
Drugs, weapons and electronics seized during sweep at Brooklyn federal jail where 'Diddy' is held
Read full article: Drugs, weapons and electronics seized during sweep at Brooklyn federal jail where 'Diddy' is heldInvestigators seized drugs, homemade weapons and electronic devices this week during an โinteragency operationโ aimed at cleaning up the troubled New York City federal jail in where Sean โDiddyโ Combs is being held.
Prosecutors say lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want to 'hijack' criminal case to fight civil claims
Read full article: Prosecutors say lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want to 'hijack' criminal case to fight civil claimsFederal prosecutors say lawyers for Sean โDiddyโ Combs are trying to โhijackโ his criminal case from them by asking a judge to force early disclosure of evidence, including his accusers' identities.
Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new album
Read full article: Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new albumFormer Danity Kane member Dawn Richard turned to music to process the grief of losing a family member and the stress of having parents in and out of the hospital.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in new lawsuits of sexually assaulting 10- and 17-year-old boys
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in new lawsuits of sexually assaulting 10- and 17-year-old boysSean โDiddyโ Combs is accused in a new lawsuit of drugging and sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in a New York City hotel room in 2005.
Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Read full article: Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' CombsFederal investigators have launched an โinteragency operationโ at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Sean โDiddyโ Combs is incarcerated.
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusers
Read full article: Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusersLawyers for Sean โDiddyโ Combs are asking a New York judge to force prosecutors to disclose the names of his accusers in his sex trafficking case.
6 people accuse Diddy of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time
Read full article: 6 people accuse Diddy of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the timeA new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean โDiddyโ Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs to stay in jail while appeals court takes up bail fight
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs to stay in jail while appeals court takes up bail fightA federal appeals court judge has ruled to keep Sean โDiddyโ Combs locked up while he makes a third bid for bail in his sex trafficking case, which is slated to go to trial in May.
Lawyers: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks trial next April or May on sex trafficking charges
Read full article: Lawyers: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks trial next April or May on sex trafficking chargesLawyers for Sean โDiddyโ Combs say the jailed hip-hop mogul is seeking to go to trial on sex trafficking charges next spring.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, attorney says
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, attorney saysAn attorney says he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean โDiddyโ Combs.
Kim Porter's children say she didnโt write bestselling memoir about Diddy
Read full article: Kim Porter's children say she didnโt write bestselling memoir about DiddyKim Porter and Sean โDiddyโ Combs' children have made a statement denouncing a book that claims to be written by the late Porter.
Woman alleges Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her on video in latest lawsuit
Read full article: Woman alleges Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her on video in latest lawsuitAnother woman is suing Sean โDiddyโ Combs, alleging that the music mogul and his head of security raped her at his New York recording studio in 2001.
Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his music
Read full article: Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his musicSean โDiddyโ Combs created a hit-making empire with big name performers, earning his place as a savvy music mogul and becoming a three-time Grammy winner while securing high-profile deals across other industries.
Bureau of Prisons says it's adding staff and making fixes at jail where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is held
Read full article: Bureau of Prisons says it's adding staff and making fixes at jail where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is heldThe Bureau of Prisons has increased staffing at the federal jail in New York City where Sean โDiddyโ Combs is incarcerated amid criticism of poor conditions and violence.
Sean โDiddyโ Combs joins list of Hollywood stars charged with sex crimes
Read full article: Sean โDiddyโ Combs joins list of Hollywood stars charged with sex crimesWith his arrest this week, Sean โDiddyโ Combs joins a short list of celebrities prosecuted for sex crimes in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Inside the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean โDiddyโ Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and death
Read full article: Inside the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean โDiddyโ Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and deathLawyers for Sean โDiddyโ Combs unsuccessfully fought to keep him out of jail after his sex trafficking arrest.
For Tarana Burke, the Sean โDiddyโ Combs legal case is one more sign of #MeTooโs lasting impact
Read full article: For Tarana Burke, the Sean โDiddyโ Combs legal case is one more sign of #MeTooโs lasting impact#MeToo activist Tarana Burke says that while the details of the Sean โDiddyโ Combs allegations are horrific, she is heartened by the fact that such cases now come out in public due to the ongoing impact of the #MeToo cultural reckoning.
What will become of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' musical legacy? Experts weigh in following his indictment
Read full article: What will become of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' musical legacy? Experts weigh in following his indictmentSean โDiddyโ Combs is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, but his indictment Tuesday on sex trafficking and racketeering charges further clouds his legacy.
Singer's lawsuit adds to growing claims against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Read full article: Singer's lawsuit adds to growing claims against Sean 'Diddy' CombsA singer who achieved success in bands put together by Sean โDiddyโ Combs has sued the music producer, describing years of psychological and physical abuse, including groping, that she says she suffered as he helped launch her career.
Diddy seeks to have producer's lawsuit tossed, says it's full of 'blatant falsehoods'
Read full article: Diddy seeks to have producer's lawsuit tossed, says it's full of 'blatant falsehoods'Sean โDiddyโ Combs asked a federal judge Monday to throw out a lawsuit from a music producer who accused the music mogul of a broad pattern of sexual abuse and other misconduct.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer Cassie
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer CassieSean โDiddyโ Combs has returned his key to New York City after a request from Mayor Eric Adams in response to the release of a video showing the music mogul attacking R&B singer Cassie.
Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on Cassie
Read full article: Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on CassieHoward University is cutting ties to Sean โDiddyโ Combs, rescinding an honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
New lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually abusing college student in the 1990s
Read full article: New lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually abusing college student in the 1990sA woman who says Sean โDiddyโ Combs subjected her to violence and abuse over several years in the 1990s has filed a lawsuit in New York accusing the rapper of sexual assault, battery and gender-motivated violence.
Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry, calls his actions 'inexcusable'
Read full article: Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry, calls his actions 'inexcusable'Sean โDiddyโ Combs admitted Sunday that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was โtruly sorryโ and his actions were โinexcusable.โ.
Video appears to show Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hallway in 2016
Read full article: Video appears to show Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hallway in 2016Security video appears to show Sean โDiddyโ Combs beating singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss 'false' claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss 'false' claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girlSean โDiddyโ Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Lawsuit naming Sean 'Diddy' Combs as co-defendant alleges his son sexually assaulted woman on yacht
Read full article: Lawsuit naming Sean 'Diddy' Combs as co-defendant alleges his son sexually assaulted woman on yachtA lawsuit that names Sean โDiddyโ Combs as a co-defendant alleges that his son Christian โKingโ Combs sexually assaulted a woman working on a yacht chartered by his father.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer says raids of the rapper's homes were 'excessive' use of military force
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer says raids of the rapper's homes were 'excessive' use of military forceA lawyer for Sean โDiddyโ Combs says the search of his properties in Miami and Los Angeles were โa gross use of military-level force.โ.
Authorities searched Diddy's properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here's what to know
Read full article: Authorities searched Diddy's properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here's what to knowIn the first nine months of 2023, Sean โDiddyโ Combs triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that garnered a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network.
Feds search Sean 'Diddy' Combsโ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
Read full article: Feds search Sean 'Diddy' Combsโ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources sayTwo law enforcement officials have told The Associated Press that two properties belonging to music mogul Sean โDiddyโ Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were searched by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
Music producer latest to accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual misconduct
Read full article: Music producer latest to accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual misconductSean โDiddyโ Combs has been sued by a music producer who accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to have sex with prostitutes.
Lawsuit accuses Sean Combs, 2 others of raping 17-year-old girl in 2003; Combs denies allegations
Read full article: Lawsuit accuses Sean Combs, 2 others of raping 17-year-old girl in 2003; Combs denies allegationsA woman has sued the hip-hop mogul Sean โDiddyโ Combs claiming he and two other men raped her 20 years ago in a New York City recording studio when she was 17.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs temporarily steps down as Revolt chairman amid sexual abuse allegations
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs temporarily steps down as Revolt chairman amid sexual abuse allegationsSean โDiddyโ Combs has temporarily stepped down as chairman of his television network Revolt amid multiple sexual abuse allegations against the music mogul.
Celebrities, politicians among those named in sex abuse suits filed under NY's Adult Survivors Act
Read full article: Celebrities, politicians among those named in sex abuse suits filed under NY's Adult Survivors ActFor a year, New Yorkโs Adult Survivors Act gave adults claiming they had been sexually assaulted a chance to file civil lawsuits, no matter how long ago the assaults occurred.
The Adult Survivors Act launched over 2,500 sex abuse suits. Now, itโs expiring
Read full article: The Adult Survivors Act launched over 2,500 sex abuse suits. Now, itโs expiringA year-long suspension of the legal time limit to sue over sexual assaults against adults in New York has led to a tidal wave of claims on behalf of women who were incarcerated.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse 1 day after it was filed
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse 1 day after it was filedSean โDiddyโ Combs and singer Cassie say they have settled a lawsuit containing allegations of beatings and abuse by the powerful music producer.
Fugees rapper says lawyer's use of AI helped tank his case, pushes for new trial
Read full article: Fugees rapper says lawyer's use of AI helped tank his case, pushes for new trialThe trial of a Fugees rapper, who was convicted in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies, stretched across the worlds of politics and entertainment.
Diddy made music a priority over businesses to create 'The Love Album - Off the Grid'
Read full article: Diddy made music a priority over businesses to create 'The Love Album - Off the Grid'If Sean โDiddyโ Combs had a choice, the self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur would be hunkered down in a recording studio rather than running his many successful businesses.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs aspires to create new Black Wall Street through online marketplace Empower Global
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs aspires to create new Black Wall Street through online marketplace Empower GlobalSean โDiddyโ Combs is spearheading a new online marketplace called Empower Global that will specifically feature Black-owned businesses.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' dispute with Diageo deepens as court unseals business details
Read full article: Sean "Diddy" Combs' dispute with Diageo deepens as court unseals business detailsRapper and entrepreneur Sean โDiddyโ Combs is asking the New York Supreme Court to enforce a 2021 agreement that requires Diageo to treat his DeLeon tequila brand โat least as favorablyโ as its other tequila brands.
French Montana chronicles mom's sacrifice after emigrating from Morocco in doc film 'For Khadija'
Read full article: French Montana chronicles mom's sacrifice after emigrating from Morocco in doc film 'For Khadija'If French Montanaโs father never abandoned him as a teenager, the rapper believes he would not have grown into a popular figure who has earned three Grammy nominations.
Spirits giant Diageo seeks to cut ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs amid lawsuit alleging racism
Read full article: Spirits giant Diageo seeks to cut ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs amid lawsuit alleging racismSpirits giant Diageo says itโs cutting ties with Sean โDiddyโ Combs after the rapper and entrepreneur sued the company over allegations of racism in the handling of his liquor brands, according to a Tuesday court filing.
Apollo Theater CEO Jonelle Procope to leave the historic landmark on safe financial ground
Read full article: Apollo Theater CEO Jonelle Procope to leave the historic landmark on safe financial groundJonelle Procopeโs 20-year tenure as president and CEO of The Apollo Theater evolved into an era of prosperity and expansion, markedly different from the tumultuous, cash-strapped decades that preceded it.
Reality TV figure facing sex trafficking charge in Las Vegas
Read full article: Reality TV figure facing sex trafficking charge in Las VegasPolice in Las Vegas say a rapper and former reality TV figure is facing a felony sex trafficking charge in an ongoing criminal investigation alleging that he used his large social media following to recruit women as prostitutes.
VIDEO: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
Read full article: VIDEO: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, then wins best actor OscarWill Smith marched on stage and smacked presenter Chris Rock during Sunday nightโs Oscars after Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smithโs wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.