Sean “Diddy” Combs, the legendary music mogul, has landed in a notorious New York federal jail, the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, after being charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. The hip-hop icon, who pleaded not guilty, now finds himself in the same facility as other high-profile inmates, including cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried, and past notorious names like R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell. But it’s not just the celebrity lineup that’s raising eyebrows—it’s the dismal state of the jail itself. Known for housing a wide range of inmates, from those awaiting trial to convicted felons, MDC…
Author: John Kakusu
Julianne Hough, the Dancing With the Stars host, recently recounted a striking supernatural experience she had during a meditation conference, reflecting on her “consistent” psychic abilities from 2017 to 2019. In a September 23 episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show, she detailed a powerful moment that left her astounded. While meditating, Hough described feeling a strong, sensorial connection that transported her back in time and place. “There was this woman who I had only met once before, sitting a few rows ahead of me,” she explained. “I began to feel as if I was in Europe, with an overwhelming…
In a dramatic double elimination on Dancing With the Stars, Tori Spelling and Anna Delvey took their final bows on September 24, becoming the first contestants to leave season 33 of the competition. Hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro expressed their gratitude to the dancers and their professional partners, Pasha Pashkov and Ezra Sosa, as the pair bid farewell to their dreams of winning the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Reflecting on her experience, Tori described her journey as “unbelievable” and encouraged her children from the dance floor, proclaiming, “You can do anything you put your mind to.” Meanwhile, Anna…
Musician Dave Mason has announced the cancellation of his upcoming US tour dates as he undergoes immediate treatment for a “serious heart condition.” The Worcester-born guitarist and songwriter, co-founder of the iconic British rock band Traffic, was scheduled to perform in Santa Barbara on Tuesday. In a statement released on his official website, tour organizers shared the news: “We are sorry to inform you that Dave Mason has a serious heart condition detected in a routine appointment that requires immediate attention.” They expressed optimism for his recovery, stating that they expect a successful outcome from his heart surgery, with plans…
Dundee DJ Hannah Laing is set to launch a one-day dance music festival in her hometown next year. Titled Doof in the Park, the event will take place at Camperdown Park on July 5, featuring three stages and approximately 25 acts. In an interview with BBC Scotland News, Hannah expressed her excitement about headlining a festival of this scale in Dundee, a city she feels is often overshadowed by Glasgow and Edinburgh when it comes to music events. The 30-year-old artist began her journey DJing at friends’ parties and local bars before gaining fame with her track Good Love, which…
Chris Leahy, 47, and his daughter Ava from Hull, are starring in ITV’s reality dating show My Mum, Your Dad, which has been described as the “middle-aged Love Island.” The show follows single parents looking for love while their children, who are hidden nearby, observe and play matchmaker. For Chris and Ava, the experience was more than just about dating; it was a chance for healing after Chris’s divorce from Ava’s mother, which happened seven years ago. Ava, 17, reflected on the deeper emotional journey involved in the show, describing it as a “grieving process” after her father’s divorce. She…
As fans anticipate the Oasis reunion tour next year, staff at Sawmills Studio in Cornwall are reflecting on the iconic band’s early days. Thirty years ago, Oasis recorded much of their legendary debut album, Definitely Maybe, at the studio near Golant, Fowey, which has also hosted artists like Muse, The Verve, Robert Plant, The Stone Roses, and Supergrass. John Cornfield, a producer, sound engineer, and co-owner of Sawmills Studio, remembers how focused Oasis were during the sessions. “They basically nailed it live, which is the way I like to record,” he said, noting that the band completed most tracks in…
Sir Ian Rankin, the bestselling author of the Rebus novels, has opened up about how the death of his mother at a young age shaped his writing. In an interview with BBC Scotland News, Rankin revealed that his mother, Isobel, fell ill just two weeks after he left their family home in Fife to study at the University of Edinburgh. She passed away 10 months later, never having received a formal diagnosis. “It was a tough time,” Rankin shared, recalling how the darkness of that period crept into his early writing. This, he believes, may have been the beginning of…
Each week in the quiet market town of Leek, Staffordshire, the sounds of “Highway to Hell,” “YMCA,” and Pink’s “I’m Coming Out” fill the air, creating a unique counter-protest. The playlist, curated by the local community, serves as a response to homophobic and transphobic language used by religious preachers in the town. Ryan Smith, a 21-year-old Leek resident, spearheads the protest, armed with a speaker, charger, and collection of tunes that celebrate the LGBT community. What began as a lighthearted yet frustrated reaction to the preachers’ weekly presence has blossomed into a larger movement, supported by dozens of people. Ryan…
Netflix’s latest true-crime drama, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, has quickly become a streaming hit, but not without controversy. One of the real-life brothers, Erik Menendez, has spoken out against the series, calling it a “disheartening slander.” Released last week, the show stars Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez as the brothers, with Javier Bardem and Chloe Sevigny portraying their parents. Following in the footsteps of the Monsters series about US serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, which faced its own backlash, this new show explores the infamous Menendez case from multiple perspectives. Who Are Lyle and Erik Menendez? The…