Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned hip-hop mogul, has been arrested in New York City on undisclosed federal charges, according to a report from CBS, citing federal authorities. The arrest in Manhattan comes after March raids on two of his properties in Los Angeles and Miami. These actions were part of an “ongoing investigation” into sex trafficking, according to officials involved. Marc Agnifilo, Mr. Combs’s attorney, expressed disappointment over the arrest, maintaining his client’s innocence. “He is an innocent man,” Agnifilo stated, adding that they were prepared to fight the charges. Combs has been the subject of various accusations in recent…
Author: John Kakusu
Fans of Friends have proven once again their deep love and loyalty to Matthew Perry, calling out his absence from the In Memoriam segment at the 2024 Emmy Awards. The beloved actor, who passed away in October 2023 due to the acute effects of ketamine, was noticeably missing during the tribute at the Sept. 15 award show. “Did I miss it or did the Emmys not show Matthew Perry?” one fan questioned on social media, while another exclaimed, “How in the world did the Emmys not include Matthew Perry?!” However, Perry’s absence was not a slight. The actor had already…
In a dramatic turn of events, three high-profile columnists—Jonathan Freedland, Hadley Freeman, and David Aaronovitch—have resigned from the Jewish Chronicle in protest over what Freedland described as a “great disgrace” involving allegedly fabricated stories about Israeli military operations in Gaza. The controversy centers around articles written by freelance journalist Elon Perry, whose work has now been called into question by the newspaper. The Jewish Chronicle (JC) announced that it had conducted an internal investigation into Perry after concerns were raised about aspects of his record. Following this, the paper decided to delete his articles and sever ties with the writer,…
Love was certainly in the air at the 2024 Emmys as Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco transformed Hollywood’s biggest night into a swoon-worthy date. While Selena arrived solo on the red carpet, the magic truly began when the Only Murders in the Building star and her music producer beau reunited inside the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Though she was nominated for two awards—Best Actress and Best Producer for the hit Hulu series—Selena couldn’t keep her hands to herself once Benny joined her. Throughout the ceremony, the couple was all smiles and tender moments, with Selena often holding Benny’s…
The much-anticipated season 19 premiere of Sister Wives aired on September 15, but it began on a somber note as TLC acknowledged a tragic loss in the Brown family. In a deeply emotional tribute, the network used opening title cards to share the devastating news of Garrison Brown’s passing, the son of Kody Brown and Janelle Brown. “This season of Sister Wives began filming in late 2022,” the title card revealed. “On March 5, 2024, Kody and Janelle’s son Garrison passed away. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.” While the first episode focused on events that took…
Saturday night saw the glittering return of Strictly Come Dancing, as the show marked its 20th season with a dazzling opening number. The star-studded spectacle welcomed a new batch of celebrities to the ballroom, but there was no mention of the controversies that clouded the show during the off-season. The launch show kicked off with vibrant performances and revealed the celebrity-professional pairings for this year’s competition. Among the highlights was the triumphant return of professional dancer Amy Dowden, who was diagnosed with cancer last year. Dowden’s emotional comeback was celebrated with a special performance that left audiences teary-eyed and inspired.…
This year’s Emmy Awards was nothing short of entertaining, with Netflix’s Baby Reindeer taking center stage. Here are the standout moments from the ceremony: Baby Reindeer Wins Big Baby Reindeer, the much-discussed Netflix series, dominated the night. The show’s themes of obsession and harassment were subtly referenced when Dan Levy joked about fake messages resembling those from the series’ plot. However, the real-life defamation lawsuit against Netflix was not mentioned during the event. Hacks Surprises with Best Comedy Series Win In a shocking twist, Hacks snagged the Best Comedy Series award, beating the heavily favored The Bear. Jean Smart’s earlier…
The future of The Bottle Yard Studios, the largest film and TV production facility in the west of England, is set to be debated in a crucial Bristol City Council meeting. Established 14 years ago, the studios, which have produced popular shows like Sherlock, The Outlaws, and Poldark, could soon be up for sale as part of plans to attract larger investment. Bristol City Council, which owns the Hengrove-based studio, is exploring the possibility of selling the site to allow for “greater investment opportunities which cannot be pursued under council ownership.” The meeting to discuss these options is scheduled for…
It was a night full of surprises and triumphs at the Emmy Awards, with the controversial British hit Baby Reindeer taking home four awards. Scottish comedian and show creator Richard Gadd made a clean sweep, winning Emmys for acting, writing, and executive producing his widely discussed series. His co-star, Jessica Gunning, who portrayed stalker Martha, won Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, delivering a humble yet emotional speech: “Oh my goodness me, blinking heckers,” Gunning said. “Thank you so much. I honestly feel like I’m going to wake up any minute now, and this whole thing has been a…
Outstanding Drama Series: Winner: Shogun Other Nominees: The Crown, Fallout, The Gilded Age, The Morning Show, Mr & Mrs Smith, Slow Horses, 3 Body Problem Outstanding Comedy Series: Winner: Hacks Other Nominees: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Only Murders in the Building, Palm Royale, Reservation Dogs, What We Do in the Shadows Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Winner: Baby Reindeer Other Nominees: Fargo, Lessons in Chemistry, Ripley, True Detective: Night Country Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Winner: Hiroyuki Sanada – Shogun Other Nominees: Idris Elba – Hijack, Donald Glover – Mr & Mrs Smith, Walton Goggins…