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6 days ago
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Sean ‘Diddy' Combs Dresses as King in Resurfaced Pics as Jury Finds Him Not Guilty on Three Charges
Disgraced music producer Sean 'Diddy' Combs is seen dressed up as a king, draped in a cape and wearing an over-the-top red and gold crown in resurfaced photos taken at a 2002 Halloween party, exclusively obtained by the National ENQUIRER. Combs, 55, was surrounded by several women – two of which were sporting black corset-like tops and collars – as he wore a glittering red and gold outfit in the images. Other snapshots revealed Combs pouring drinks, posing with guests and mingling with the other attendees at the Capitale Nightclub in New York City. He was 32 years old at the time that the photos were taken. The resurfaced snapshots come after Combs received a mixed verdict from a 12-person jury for his high-profile trial on Wednesday, July 2. While he was acquitted of his sex trafficking and racketeering charges, he was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Each count comes with a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, meaning that Combs still faces up to 20 years behind bars. Following the verdict, Combs' pal Charlie Lucci told reporters outside of the court house that the jurors 'got it right,' according to NBC News. 'It restores faith back into the justice system,' he said. 'I cried. I cried because that's my brother up there [on trial].' The outlet also reported that Combs' mother, Janice Combs, admitted she was also relieved by the court's decision. 'Yes, I was happy,' she said. 'Wouldn't you be happy?' Among the 34 witnesses who testified against Combs was his ex-girlfriend Cassandra 'Cassie' Ventura – who accused the Grammy winner of physical abuse, coercion and more in the bombshell trial. On July 2, her lawyer Douglas H. Wigdor said they were 'pleased' that Combs still faces 'substantial jail time,' despite not being convicted on all counts. 'Of course, we would have liked to have seen a conviction on the sex crimes and RICO,' he said at the time, per NBC News. 'But we understand that 'beyond a reasonable doubt' is a high standard.' ' Since his September 2024 arrest, the hip hop artist has been incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. The judge is expected to make a decision very soon on whether Combs will remain in jail ahead of his sentencing hearing, or if he will be released on a $1 million bond to his Miami home as suggested by his attorney Marc Agnifilo. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Tom Cruise Wants to Star in ‘Risky' Project With Ana de Armas as Romance Rumors Swirl (Exclusive)
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas are hoping to star side-by-side in a thrilling, deep-sea diving flick called Deeper — but according to a source, there could be some major red tape when it comes to getting the project financed. 'Ana did well in James Bond back in 2021, but she isn't an action movie brand name just yet,' a source exclusively tells the National ENQUIRER, referring to her role as Paloma in No Time to Die. The 37-year-old star's action-packed John Wick spinoff, Ballerina, also had an underwhelming run at the box office this year, only making roughly $25 million on opening weekend, per Screen Daily. Another problem they could face is that 'big Hollywood studios are utterly paranoid about movies that involve a lot of deep water action,' the source explains. 'These films always go over-budget, they're harder to insure and a million more things can go wrong in an aquatic film set than when you're on terra firma in a soundstage.' 'These are incredibly risky and expensive movies to make, and for every Titanic that hits the bullseye, there are dozens that don't come close, like Woody Harrelson's true story diving movie The Last Breath just a few months ago,' continues the source. 'Nobody cared, and nobody went to the cinema to see it.' While Cruise, 62, just 'executed one of the greatest deep-dive sequences in movie history' with his action-packed film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, according to the source, there are 'much safer and more secure ways' for a production company to 'bet $200 million.' 'Like on Top Gun 3,' suggests the source. 'Maybe Tom finds a role for Ana in that instead of racing her to the bottom of the ocean on a totally unproven piece of intellectual property!' As romance rumors continue to swirl around Cruise and de Armas, the source also notes that movies he's made with women he's been romantically involved with in the past – such as Days of Thunder, Eyes Wide Shut and Vanilla Sky – have not been 'his biggest hits.' The pair recently reignited the relationship rumors when de Armas left David Beckham's 50th birthday party with Cruise in May. 'She's clearly basking in Tom's presence and enjoying him jetting her – and her dogs – around,' a source told Star at the time. 'But she's driven and smart and tends to home in on powerful people who can help her career and boost her profile.'
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31-05-2025
- Business
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Justin Bieber Sells Entire Music Catalog for $200 Million as Financial Woes Push Him to the Brink
Justin Bieber sold his treasured 300-song catalog in a desperate bid to line his empty pockets. Sources say the former teen idol shopped his life's work to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for a reported $200 million in 2022 to keep his head above water. A new documentary charges Justin, 31, was near 'financial collapse,' with one industry insider claiming that despite rolling up between $500 million and a billion dollars during his career, he 'was broke.' 'Selling this catalog was like selling a part of himself,' a source says. 'But given the choices he's made, he had no options.' As the National ENQUIRER has reported, the onetime chart-topping pop icon has reportedly lived like a king, splurging on high-end real estate, elaborate parties and private jets — despite not working in years. His last studio album was 2021's Justice and, before joining SZA for her Grand National Tour concert at SoFi Stadium on May 23, the last time he performed live was in February 2024. Despite that, 'he's blowing through cash like there's no tomorrow,' says an insider. That includes dropping a small fortune on six lavish homes and reportedly splashing out $300,000 at the upscale restaurant Nobu during this year's Coachella music fest. Just as troubling, sources say Justin has alienated himself from his former inner circle — unfollowing his former manager Scooter Braun and his assistant Allison Kaye, who juggled nearly every aspect of his life before quitting in January. The 'Sorry' singer also cut ties with his head of security and road manager, Kenny Hamilton, and longtime pal and head of his fashion brand, Ryan Good, who was the best man at his 2018 wedding to model Hailey Baldwin. 'Justin is managing himself through his own family office now, and there's skepticism on if he can do it alone,' veteran music executive Chris Anokute said. The What Happened to Justin Bieber? documentary claims the star's massive debt hit def-con proportions when he chose to walk away from a reported $90 million payday after abandoning his Justice world tour in 2022. Sources say he canceled the tour to prioritize his health after being diagnosed with type 2 Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a virus that inflames the nerves and causes shingles and chickenpox. In a statement shared on social media at the time, Justin said, 'After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me, and I realized that I need to make my health the priority.' 'Justin gave up his songs to save his life,' a source says. 'Now he's working without a net.'
