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Exotic Dancer Testifies in Diddy Trial He Was Paid to Perform for Cassie While Avoiding Music Mogul at Trump Tower
An exotic dancer testified Tuesday in Manhattan federal court that he was paid $800 to create an erotic scene for music executive Sean "Diddy" Combs and his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, while being instructed to avoid any acknowledgment of Combs. The testimony marked the latest in a series of graphic and disturbing allegations presented in Combs' high-profile federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. An exotic dancer testified Tuesday in Manhattan federal court that he was paid $800 to create an erotic scene for music executive Sean "Diddy" Combs and his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, while being instructed to avoid any acknowledgment of Combs. The testimony marked the latest in a series of graphic and disturbing allegations presented in Combs' high-profile federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. -
Justin Bieber Publicly Apologizes to Hailey Over Vogue Insult as She Opens Up About Postpartum Struggles
Justin Bieber issued a public apology to his wife, Hailey Bieber, on Tuesday after revealing that he once told her she would "never be on the cover of Vogue." The singer's statement, posted on Instagram, accompanied images from Hailey's May 20 Vogue cover shoot, a milestone that prompted Bieber to reflect on a heated moment from their past. Justin Bieber issued a public apology to his wife, Hailey Bieber, on Tuesday after revealing that he once told her she would "never be on the cover of Vogue." The singer's statement, posted on Instagram, accompanied images from Hailey's May 20 Vogue cover shoot, a milestone that prompted Bieber to reflect on a heated moment from their past. -
Hailey Bieber Says Postpartum Struggles Were ’Very Difficult', and Slams Divorce Speculation
Hailey Bieber is confronting growing public scrutiny of her marriage to Justin Bieber and speaking out about the emotional toll of postpartum life, calling the period "the most sensitive time I've ever gone through in my life." In a new Vogue interview published May 20, the 28-year-old model and founder of skincare line Rhode pushed back against rumors of marital instability and social media attacks that intensified after the birth of her son. Hailey Bieber is confronting growing public scrutiny of her marriage to Justin Bieber and speaking out about the emotional toll of postpartum life, calling the period "the most sensitive time I've ever gone through in my life." In a new Vogue interview published May 20, the 28-year-old model and founder of skincare line Rhode pushed back against rumors of marital instability and social media attacks that intensified after the birth of her son. -
Wendy Williams Tried to Sound the Alarm on Diddy's Alleged Sex Crimes Years Before His Arrest
Wendy Williams, the former radio host and daytime television personality known for her unfiltered commentary on celebrity culture, said she long warned the entertainment industry about Sean "Diddy" Combs' alleged behavior-years before the music mogul was arrested and indicted on federal charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. Wendy Williams, the former radio host and daytime television personality known for her unfiltered commentary on celebrity culture, said she long warned the entertainment industry about Sean "Diddy" Combs' alleged behavior-years before the music mogul was arrested and indicted on federal charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. -
Dawn Richard and Kerry Morgan Testify to Violent Attacks on Cassie Ventura by Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Two former associates of Casandra "Cassie" Ventura took the witness stand Monday in federal court in Manhattan, offering graphic and corroborative testimony that Sean "Diddy" Combs subjected the singer to years of physical abuse during their relationship. The trial, which enters its second week, centers on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges brought against the 55-year-old music mogul. Two former associates of Casandra "Cassie" Ventura took the witness stand Monday in federal court in Manhattan, offering graphic and corroborative testimony that Sean "Diddy" Combs subjected the singer to years of physical abuse during their relationship. The trial, which enters its second week, centers on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges brought against the 55-year-old music mogul. -
Diddy Trial: Cassie Ventura Testifies to Assault, $10M Hotel Settlement, and Disturbing Post-Attack Texts
Days after an alleged violent assault by Sean "Diddy" Combs in a Los Angeles hotel, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura received a message from the rapper that stunned jurors in Combs' ongoing federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial. "I'm so horny for you!!!" Combs texted Ventura, she testified Friday in Manhattan federal court. Days after an alleged violent assault by Sean "Diddy" Combs in a Los Angeles hotel, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura received a message from the rapper that stunned jurors in Combs' ongoing federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial. "I'm so horny for you!!!" Combs texted Ventura, she testified Friday in Manhattan federal court. -
Justin Bieber Breaks Silence: ‘Not Among Victims' of Diddy, as Trial Probes ‘Freak-Off’ Allegations
Justin Bieber has denied being a victim of Sean "Diddy" Combs amid growing speculation online and intensified public scrutiny surrounding the music mogul's ongoing federal sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan. Justin Bieber has denied being a victim of Sean "Diddy" Combs amid growing speculation online and intensified public scrutiny surrounding the music mogul's ongoing federal sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan. -
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively Rift Widens After Subpoena, Judge Strikes Baldoni Team’s “Extortion” Allegations
Taylor Swift's friendship with Blake Lively is under strain as the singer becomes entangled in the ongoing legal battle between Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. According to multiple sources, the pop superstar has distanced herself from the actress since receiving a subpoena from Baldoni's legal team on May 8. Taylor Swift's friendship with Blake Lively is under strain as the singer becomes entangled in the ongoing legal battle between Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. According to multiple sources, the pop superstar has distanced herself from the actress since receiving a subpoena from Baldoni's legal team on May 8. -
Bruce Willis Dragged Into Diddy Trial as Cassie Cites Him in 2013 Text Message Over Family Life
Testifying under her full name, Casandra Ventura, the singer described emotional frustration stemming from Combs' refusal to integrate her into his family life despite their 11-year relationship. A text message exchange from 2013 was read aloud, in which Ventura referenced Bruce Willis and Eddie Murphy as examples of celebrities who managed healthier blended families. Testifying under her full name, Casandra Ventura, the singer described emotional frustration stemming from Combs' refusal to integrate her into his family life despite their 11-year relationship. A text message exchange from 2013 was read aloud, in which Ventura referenced Bruce Willis and Eddie Murphy as examples of celebrities who managed healthier blended families. -
Justin Bieber’s $200 Million Catalog Sale Tied to Alleged Financial Crisis, Management Rift and $8M Debt Dispute
Justin Bieber's decision to sell his music catalog for $200 million in late 2022 may have stemmed from a looming financial crisis and a deteriorating relationship with former manager Scooter Braun, according to multiple sources cited in a new TMZ documentary. Justin Bieber's decision to sell his music catalog for $200 million in late 2022 may have stemmed from a looming financial crisis and a deteriorating relationship with former manager Scooter Braun, according to multiple sources cited in a new TMZ documentary.