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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Pursues Trump Pardon After Federal Conviction; Trump Signals Reluctance
Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has approached President Donald Trump seeking a pardon following the music mogul's conviction on federal prostitution-related charges, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The outreach, confirmed by Combs' defense attorney Nicole Westmoreland, comes as the hip-hop executive awaits sentencing in October and remains detained without bail. 
Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has approached President Donald Trump seeking a pardon following the music mogul's conviction on federal prostitution-related charges, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The outreach, confirmed by Combs' defense attorney Nicole Westmoreland, comes as the hip-hop executive awaits sentencing in October and remains detained without bail. -
Stephen A. Smith Slams Michelle Obama for Trump Voter Remarks as Barack Stays Silent
Stephen A. Smith publicly rebuked former First Lady Michelle Obama after she criticized ESPN and reiterated past remarks on Black Trump voters, reigniting tensions that began during the 2024 presidential campaign. The outspoken ESPN host said he took "major offense" to Obama's earlier comments, accusing her of unfairly targeting Black men who supported Donald Trump. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama has remained silent amid the fallout, fueling renewed speculation about the couple's public and private unity. 
Stephen A. Smith publicly rebuked former First Lady Michelle Obama after she criticized ESPN and reiterated past remarks on Black Trump voters, reigniting tensions that began during the 2024 presidential campaign. The outspoken ESPN host said he took "major offense" to Obama's earlier comments, accusing her of unfairly targeting Black men who supported Donald Trump. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama has remained silent amid the fallout, fueling renewed speculation about the couple's public and private unity. -
Trump Says Diddy Pardon ‘More Difficult’ as Rapper’s Allies Ramp Up Six-Figure Lobbying Campaign
Donald Trump said Friday he is unlikely to pardon Sean "Diddy" Combs, but left open the possibility as pressure mounts from the rapper's allies following his conviction on federal prostitution charges. In an interview with Newsmax host Rob Finnerty, Trump stated: "I'd say so," when asked if a pardon was "more likely a no," citing Combs' past criticism of his presidency. Donald Trump said Friday he is unlikely to pardon Sean "Diddy" Combs, but left open the possibility as pressure mounts from the rapper's allies following his conviction on federal prostitution charges. In an interview with Newsmax host Rob Finnerty, Trump stated: "I'd say so," when asked if a pardon was "more likely a no," citing Combs' past criticism of his presidency. -
Prosecutors Warn Diddy Faces “Substantially Higher” Prison Term as Judge Weighs $50 Million Bail Request
Federal prosecutors said Thursday that Sean "Diddy" Combs could face a "substantially higher" prison sentence than initially expected following his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, and strongly opposed his request for $50 million bail ahead of his October 3 sentencing. Federal prosecutors said Thursday that Sean "Diddy" Combs could face a "substantially higher" prison sentence than initially expected following his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, and strongly opposed his request for $50 million bail ahead of his October 3 sentencing. -
Hailey Bieber Slams Divorce Rumors, Says Postpartum Life and Internet Lies Are Driving Her ‘Crazy’
Hailey Bieber publicly pushed back against persistent rumors surrounding her marriage to Justin Bieber, calling the constant speculation about a looming divorce "a crazy life to live" and detailing the emotional toll of navigating postpartum life under public scrutiny. 
Hailey Bieber publicly pushed back against persistent rumors surrounding her marriage to Justin Bieber, calling the constant speculation about a looming divorce "a crazy life to live" and detailing the emotional toll of navigating postpartum life under public scrutiny. -
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs Plans Reportedly Post-Trial Comeback as October Sentencing Nears and Over 50 Civil Suits Await
Sean "Diddy" Combs is preparing for what industry insiders say could be his most challenging reinvention yet, following his conviction on two federal counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The 55-year-old music mogul, once valued at $740 million, now faces a potential 20-year sentence and a steep decline in public reputation and commercial relevance. Sean "Diddy" Combs is preparing for what industry insiders say could be his most challenging reinvention yet, following his conviction on two federal counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The 55-year-old music mogul, once valued at $740 million, now faces a potential 20-year sentence and a steep decline in public reputation and commercial relevance. -
Trump Targets Jimmy Kimmel After CBS Cancels Colbert's 'Late Show'; Comedians and Writers Accuse Paramount of Caving to Political Pressure
President Donald Trump took aim at late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Friday, just a day after CBS announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, prompting a political firestorm across the entertainment industry. The decision, officially attributed to "financial reasons," has ignited backlash from critics, writers' unions, and fellow hosts who see the move as politically motivated amid Paramount Global's pending merger and its recent legal settlement with Trump. 
President Donald Trump took aim at late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Friday, just a day after CBS announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, prompting a political firestorm across the entertainment industry. The decision, officially attributed to "financial reasons," has ignited backlash from critics, writers' unions, and fellow hosts who see the move as politically motivated amid Paramount Global's pending merger and its recent legal settlement with Trump. -
Diddy Faces Financial Collapse as Civil Suits Mount, Cassie Payout and Legal Bills Drain $400 Million Fortune
Sean "Diddy" Combs may have avoided conviction on the most serious charges in his high-profile criminal trial, but the embattled music mogul now faces a mounting financial crisis that could wipe out his remaining $400 million fortune. Found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution and awaiting sentencing in a New York jail, Combs is battling over 50 civil lawsuits, a flood of legal bills, and an industry retreat from his once-sprawling business empire. Sean "Diddy" Combs may have avoided conviction on the most serious charges in his high-profile criminal trial, but the embattled music mogul now faces a mounting financial crisis that could wipe out his remaining $400 million fortune. Found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution and awaiting sentencing in a New York jail, Combs is battling over 50 civil lawsuits, a flood of legal bills, and an industry retreat from his once-sprawling business empire. -
JonBenét Ramsey Case Sees Breakthrough as DNA and Secret Spreadsheet Narrow Suspect List
Nearly 30 years after the murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey gripped the nation, investigators are pursuing new leads based on a detailed spreadsheet compiled by the late homicide detective Lou Smit, in conjunction with advancing DNA analysis. The development is raising hopes for a long-awaited breakthrough in one of America's most haunting unsolved murder cases. 
Nearly 30 years after the murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey gripped the nation, investigators are pursuing new leads based on a detailed spreadsheet compiled by the late homicide detective Lou Smit, in conjunction with advancing DNA analysis. The development is raising hopes for a long-awaited breakthrough in one of America's most haunting unsolved murder cases. -
Diddy to Be Sentenced in October After Guilty Verdict in Shocking Sex Crimes Trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs is scheduled to be sentenced on October 3 following his conviction on two federal counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The sentencing date was approved by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, who presided over the eight-week trial in Manhattan that ended with a mixed verdict. Combs, 55, was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy but found guilty of transporting women and male escorts across state lines for commercial sex acts. Sean "Diddy" Combs is scheduled to be sentenced on October 3 following his conviction on two federal counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The sentencing date was approved by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, who presided over the eight-week trial in Manhattan that ended with a mixed verdict. Combs, 55, was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy but found guilty of transporting women and male escorts across state lines for commercial sex acts.
