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New York Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Sean Combs's Son Christian Releases a Song With Ye: ‘Diddy Free'
Marketing prowess may run in the family. On the day Sean Combs's defense was set to present its closing argument to jurors, the music mogul's son Christian, who raps as King Combs, released a long-teased set of seven new songs, including one track called 'Diddy Free.' The song, credited to King Combs and Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, includes lyrics about those who 'try to play the victim' and states plainly '[expletive] the world, critics and the witness.' Later, King Combs, 27, raps, 'this Bible might come in handy / this rifle might come in handy' with a chorus that promises not to sleep ''til we see Diddy free.' A previous demo version of the song by Ye — without King Combs — had leaked online last month. The superstar rapper and producer, who has become a pariah in the music industry for his persistent, button-pushing antisemitism, has been the highest-profile celebrity to offer public support for Mr. Combs, who is charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Earlier this month, he briefly appeared at the Manhattan courthouse where the trial is being held in a show of solidarity. Ye is credited as the executive producer of King Combs's new music, the 'Never Stop' EP, which uses a photo that appears to depict the dilapidated headquarters for Bad Boy Worldwide, Mr. Combs's entertainment company, as its cover art. The EP also includes a featured appearance by North West, Ye's eldest daughter with his former wife, Kim Kardashian. Her appearance on an earlier version of the song had, according to Ye, been a source of contention between the two parents. King Combs was among the six of Mr. Combs's seven children who appeared in court to support the mogul on Friday. (The seventh, Mr. Combs's lawyer pointed out, is an infant.) He wore a jacket that includes an illustration of his late mother, Kim Porter, who died in 2018 and has been evoked at trial as Mr. Combs's 'soul mate.' 'You always told me to chase my dreams and be a go-getter,' King Combs raps on another track, titled 'Kim.' 'In this studio right now, I feel alone in it.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bianca Censori Nibbled Away At Her Edible Candy Outfit After Being Paid To Wear It
has once again pushed the limits of fashion and public patience. Over the weekend, 's wife stepped out in Brooklyn wearing a jaw-dropping ensemble made entirely of edible candy. The barely-there look included a candy bra and underwear set, silver pumps, and a jet-black wig with blunt bangs. West, by contrast, kept things casual in a gray sweatshirt and black pants as the two entered a local studio. But Bianca Censori's attention-grabbing stunt wasn't just a fashion statement because it reportedly came with a six-figure payday, and a light snack. According to West's rep, the rapper (who now goes by Ye) paid Censori $250,000 to wear the ensemble following what was described as 'creative differences.' The rep claimed Censori negotiated the deal after initially resisting the look. However, in a bizarre twist, it was revealed that portions of the outfit were 'missing' by the end of the night. 'She couldn't resist,' the rep told Daily Mail. 'I'm told by the seamstresses that nothing remains of the lower section of the garment—not even the string.' The source added that everything appeared to be going smoothly until Kanye requested the return of the garment to swap it for cash. That's when it became clear that the sugary temptation had been too much for Censori, who had apparently indulged in parts of the outfit throughout the day. While the spectacle drew headlines, it also sparked major backlash online, with critics calling the outfit 'disturbing' and 'inappropriate.' Some even questioned whether the stunt was legal, with one commenter writing, 'How is she not charged with public indecency?' This latest public display is just one in a series of racy fashion moments from the 30-year-old Yeezy employee, who has become known for flaunting extreme looks like sheer bodysuits, leather loincloths, and fishnet tops. Since reconciling with West in April following a rumored split, Censori has doubled down on her daring style and public loyalty to the controversial rapper. Insiders previously revealed that their brief breakup was fueled by West's increasingly erratic behavior, including antisemitic social media rants and merchandise adorned with hate symbols. 'She's been through so many crazy moments, but this one may be unsurvivable,' a source told Page Six at the time. Still, the pair reunited and even made headlines with a visit to a sex shop, signaling a renewed chapter in their relationship, albeit a headline-grabbing one. Behind the scenes, Censori has reportedly turned West's obsession with dressing her into a lucrative business. A source told The U.S. Sun that she now earns money per outfit, turning down West's offer of a salaried wage in favor of being paid based on what she wears. The strategy appears to be paying off: she's believed to have earned nearly $3 million through this arrangement, including $120,000 for her nude dress at the 2025 Grammy Awards. 'She knows she's essential to his image,' the insider said. 'She wants her slice of the cake. She's being smart about it.' Amid the headlines and high-fashion spectacles, the couple was also quietly checked into The Balance Rehab Clinic, a luxury retreat that reportedly charges $170,000 per week, according to RadarOnline. The facility is known for its upscale accommodations, gourmet meals, therapy programs, and holistic offerings like yoga and meditation. Their stay comes at a time when West is facing mounting legal troubles, including a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former employee Benjamin Provo. Court documents allegedly confirm that the rapper has been at the clinic for several weeks, potentially explaining his recent absence from the public eye. 'He's bleeding money and credibility,' a source told the outlet. 'He needs to prove to fans and the corporate partners he has left that he was off his rocker when spewing such filth, and going to rehab seems like just what the doctor ordered – literally.' Whether the stay is for image rehab, emotional healing, or both, it's clear the duo is navigating their next chapter with a mix of scandal, strategy, and very expensive self-care.
Korea Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
‘Five Vibe' dances on overdrive with tradition, EDM and sweat-soaked power
Charged with raw physicality, 20 male dancers clad in cargo jumpsuits deliver a performance that bites with a steely, industrial edge. Choreographed by Ye Hyo-seung, the National Dance Company's latest production, 'Five Vibe' — which premiered Thursday and runs through Sunday — feels like a cyberpunk fever dream set in a desert. It fuses traditional Korean breathwork and bodily control, resulting in an exhilarating collision of past and future. This also marks a first in the company's 63-year-history: an all-male cast in a genre traditionally centered on female performers. The production highlights the groundedness, power and physicality of male bodies in Korean dance. 'In creating this piece, I wanted to bring the gravitational pull of the body to the stage -- to use acrobatic movement to unleash the full energy of the human form,' Ye said in an interview with The Korea Herald last week. The result is a full-throttle, high-adrenaline spectacle, most of it driven by a rapid tempo. Sweat pours as the dancers vault, roll and plunge across the stage with relentless momentum. The backdrop of a towering wall of speakers pulsates with cyber-industrial energy, conjuring a techno-dystopian future where rhythm and human resilience are equally under pressure. The soundscape, crafted live on stage by music director Song Kwang-ho, melds the visceral thrum of traditional percussion with the synthetic pulse of EDM. 'Five Vibe' is Ye's attempt to distill and reimagine what he considers the five essential elements of Korean dance: line, jangdan (rhythmic cycles), breath, heung (joyous energy) and time. Among them, breath serves as the work's conceptual spine. 'I see breath as the core element of dance,' Ye explained. 'Just as painters use brushes or pens, I use breath to sketch shapes with the body. I may not perform traditional Korean dance per se, but that breath is essential to every dancer.' So there are moments of pause. Ye creates space for a quieter kind of expression: slow, controlled gestures drawn from the vocabulary of traditional Korean dance. A longtime member of the Belgian contemporary company Les Ballets C de la B since 2005, Ye has more recently made a name for himself as an art director for global brands including Hermes, Cartier and Nike. 'I've lived and worked abroad for many years, but it's made me reflect more deeply on what it means to be Korean,' he said. 'I don't see tradition and modernity as separate -- they always intersect. I wanted to present something deeply Korean using the most modern language available.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kanye West 'paid wife Bianca Censori $250k to wear edible lingerie'... only for her to EAT the pricey panties
Kanye West 's wife Bianca Censori stepped out while clad in only candy lingerie over the past weekend - and the rapper 'paid' her $250k to do so. The couple were spotted in Brooklyn on Saturday and the Australian-born architect, 30, once again opted for a risqué ensemble which left little to the imagination. She had donned a skimpy, edible bikini top and matching bottoms which were paired with silver heels. A representative for the rapper told that Censori had 'negotiated a fee of $250,000 to wear this outfit on account of creative differences.' However, in a bizarre twist, the rep claimed several candy pieces were missing from the outfit by the end of the day. 'Everything was fine until [Kanye] asked for the garment back last night, to exchange it for cash, whereupon it was discovered that the glut of sugar calories prickling and taunting her all afternoon had proven too much for Ms. Censori to resist,' the rep said. They added, 'I am told by the seamstresses that nothing remains of the lower section of the garment—not even the string. 'The fate of the quarter million dollars is not known.' However, a different source claimed to The U.S. Sun that West - who also goes by Ye - offered $100k to Censori after she initially turned down the proposition to sport the outfit in public earlier last week. The edible set itself caused Kanye, 48, to allegedly pay the large amount in order for her to agree to the look, with the insider noting the controversial music artist's 'obsession' with dressing Bianca. It is claimed that West chooses her daring looks to not only aid in keeping his 'edgy persona' but to also show that his wife is 'the sexiest woman alive.' The source stated that while some of the outfits she wears in public 'aren't to her taste' - she has since learned how to make it an 'advantage.' 'Bianca has figured out how to turn all this into her advantage. A lot of the outfits aren't to her taste. But she tells him she will wear them - if she's paid.' The Heartless rapper had allegedly offered Bianca a salary wage to don head-turning ensembles, but she turned that down, and instead requested that she be paid based on each look. The source added that they believe Censori has made around $3 million due to the deal and said, 'She's essentially monetizing her image.' One outfit that she reportedly was paid $120k to wear was the naked dress ensemble at the 2025 Grammy Awards back in February. However, Bianca has still shot down certain looks but will approve others. 'She knows she's essential to his image. She wants her slice of the cake. She's being smart about it.' A separate insider also claimed to the publication that Censori 'knows exactly what she's doing. 'She's turning every outfit into a paycheck. Kanye's obsessed with styling her, but she's the one calling the shots.' They added, 'Bianca is a celebrity in her own right now. The truth is he needs her. Without her bold looks and presence, people wouldn't pay nearly as much attention to him.' Censor is still very much 'in control' as she allegedly continues to rake in funds to wear certain outfits in public. PR Guru Mark Borkowski told MailOnline last year that the couple have a 'game plan' when it comes to Bianca's outfits. 'Kanye understands outrage and is trying to break the Internet. I think a lot of people are starting to feel rather uncomfortable, despite everything he's said, about that he feels he can do whatever he wants with his partner.' He added, 'There is a line here drawn between those who believe this is control and those who believe that this woman is complicit and fully involved with this freak show. 'But it is a weird freak show that everybody is engaging with and some are enjoying these quite explicit photos.' Borkowski continued, 'I think we'll be looking back at this if a rift appears between them as something that is something exploitative. Some of the dresses are built for craving for publicity.' Another insider told that Censori 'knows what she is doing' and 'has this under control.' Over the past weekend on Saturday in Brooklyn, West was pictured in Brooklyn with Bianca as she sported the candy lingerie. It was the latest shock outfit for the Australian architect, who first crossed paths with the rap superstar while working at his company Yeezy. The 24-time Grammy winner and his spouse were seen holding hands on the summer day in the big apple, with Censori's jet black locks cut into bangs. Her two-piece was made of hundreds of pieces of sugary candies that ranged in color from blue to white to green to yellow. Daily Mail reached out to Censori's rep for more details on the latest eye-catching ensemble. The eye-catching outing caught the attention of West's fellow rapper 50 Cent, who posted a pic of Censori in the racy candy ensemble. 'Look at ye dirty little wife walking around the city naked,' the In Da Club rapper captioned the post. 'LOL is she gonna be a victim later.' Referring to past whispers that Censori follows orders West gives her, 50 Cent said, 'This looks like free will to me.' The Candy shop rapper wrapped up in saying, 'Any way it was really hot today.' In a subsequent post, 50 Cent said he wasn't comfortable with the timing about the Censori post, and pulled it down as such. 'I took the last post down I didn't realize it was Sunday,' he added. Shortly before the candy lingerie look, Censori had enjoyed shopping in SoHo with her husband. She showed off her legs wearing a pair of skimpy black underwear as well as a fitted long-sleeved black top. The pair strolled down a crowded street in the bustling city, and they were seen stopping inside shops including Alaia. Kanye and Bianca tied the knot in 2022, but it was reported in February of this year that the two had split. It apparent breakup came shortly after her shocking naked stunt on the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet and Ye's anti-Semitic meltdown on social media. But in April, the two appeared to have patched things up between them when they were spotted reuniting in Spain. West was also spotted with Censori last week in Los Angeles, after he traveled to New York City earlier this month to attend the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who he has professed support for publicly on multiple occasions. Kanye has remained in the crosshairs of controversy for much of the year amid a torrent of tweets propagating antisemitism, though he renounced those beliefs in a tweet last month. 'I am done with antisemitism,' he said in a May 22 tweet that garnered 167,000 likes from the influential artist's network of more than 33.2 million followers. The stance came in stark contrast to Ye's controversial one four months earlier: He posted multiple images swastikas, and plastering them on a number of clothing items he intended to sell.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kanye West ‘paid' Bianca Censori $100k to wear candy bra and thong in NYC after she ‘first told him no'
KANYE West has resorted to paying wife Bianca Censori to wear her head-turning outfits, a source close to the couple has told The U.S. Sun. Bianca, 30, is never shy and has continually shocked onlookers with her barely-there outfits. 5 5 BUSINESS PROPOSITION But when she stepped out in New York City at the weekend in a scarcely believable candy bra and thong set paired with silver stilettos, Bianca took her wild wardrobe to the next level. An insider, however, has told The U.S. Sun said that the controversial rapper's "obsession" with outfit ideas for his wife has forced him to fork out up to $400,000 to make it all happen. The sugary set ended up costing Kanye $100,000, per the source. The source claimed the idea was pitched earlier in the week and Bianca refused point-blank unless her husband paid up. Ye, added the insider, is dressing her up in the most extravagant outfits to not only keep his 'edgy persona' firmly in the public eye, but to make sure everyone thinks 'she's the sexiest woman alive.' It's not the first time Bianca's body has doubled as a billboard. Last week in Los Angeles, she strutted through the streets in a sheer nude bodysuit with no bra and furry white boots. The outfit left little to the imagination—and jaws on the floor. 'Bianca has figured out how to turn all this into her advantage,' the source told The U.S. Sun. 'A lot of the outfits aren't to her taste. But she tells him she will wear them - if she's paid.' PAY TO PLAY Kanye was reportedly upset initially but is now happy to oblige. He allegedly wanted to offer his wife of two years a yearly salary. But the Australian born beauty prefers to be paid on a 'per look or event' basis. 'She's essentially monetizing her image,' added the source who believes she has made almost $3 million since the arrangement started and was paid $120,000 to join her husband in a naked dress at the Grammys in February. Bianca allegedly draws the line at anything political and some ideas have been turned down. She doesn't want to be tied to some of the distasteful social media posts which have effectively seen Kanye cancelled in most parts of the world. There was an alleged attempt to wear something with a political message tied to his disgraced friend Sean 'Diddy' Combs - but it was shut down immediately. But the 30 year-old knows just how valuable she is to keeping him relevant and in the spotlight. 'She knows she's essential to his image,' the source continued. 'She wants her slice of the cake. She's being smart about it.' The U.S. Sun revealed in April that Bianca was being approached by numerous fashion houses to work in ambassadorial roles, only for the advances to be knocked back by Kanye. And we also disclosed earlier this month that she officially launched her first U.S. company, Bianca Censori Inc. The paperwork was filed in California, but Bianca registered her full name as a business entity in her hometown of Alphington, one of Melbourne's wealthiest suburbs. 'She knows exactly what she's doing,' a second insider says. 'She's turning every outfit into a paycheck. Kanye's obsessed with styling her, but she's the one calling the shots. "Bianca is a celebrity in her own right now. The truth is he needs her. Without her bold looks and presence, people wouldn't pay nearly as much attention to him. 'She is in control and making serious money doing it.' The U.S. Sun contacted a representative for Kanye and Bianca. 5 5
