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The Truth About Kim Porter's Bestselling ‘Memoir,’ Janet Jackson's Controversial Kamala Harris Statements, Diddy's Lawyer Explains 1,000 Bottles Of Baby Oil, Black Celebs Who Have Attended Diddy's 'White Parties' And More

The Truth About Kim Porter's Bestselling ‘Memoir,’ Janet Jackson's Controversial Kamala Harris Statements, Diddy's Lawyer Explains 1,000 Bottles Of Baby Oil, Black Celebs Who Have Attended Diddy's 'White Parties' And More

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Has Diddy stopped eating in jail? According to a recent report from News Nation, the rapper and producer may not be eating while he stays at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. - Jared Alexander Read More

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Updated 9/24/24 at 6:58 p.m. ET 

As controversy continues to swirl around the alleged Kim Porter “memoir” currently selling on Amazon, Erica Wolf, an attorney for Sean Combs, has issued a statement calling the project a “fake” and condemning co-author Chris Todd’s disrespect of Porter. - Stephanie Holland Read More

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This story has been updated on September 23 at 5 am:

The apology drama has started and man is it confusing, but we will try to explain it to you. Let’s start from the beginning: Nearly 24 hours after Janet Jackson’s headline-making interview with The Guardian hit the internet, a person claiming to be a rep of Janet Jackson released a statement addressing those shocking comments about Vice President Kamala Harris. - Jared Alexander Read More

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Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Diddy’s lawyer addressed the more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil allegedly found in his client’s home, as noted in the federal indictment lobbed against him earlier this month...and yes, it’s completely hilarious. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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Host Sean “Diddy” Combs makes an appearance during “The Real White Party” at the Combs’ East Hampton estate on September 2, 2007 in East Hampton, New York.
Host Sean “Diddy” Combs makes an appearance during “The Real White Party” at the Combs’ East Hampton estate on September 2, 2007 in East Hampton, New York.
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As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal indictment and subsequent jailing as he awaits trial continues to make waves in and outside of Hollywood, many are looking to those who may have once partied with him as potential witnesses to some of the debauchery that may have allegedly taken place at his events. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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Katt Williams. left; Diddy.
Katt Williams. left; Diddy.
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After waiting with bated breath for a week, fans of Katt Williams will be delighted to know that the beloved comedian has finally shared his two cents when it comes to Diddy and his recent federal indictment. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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Amid all the Diddy madness, where, exactly, is Fonzworth Bentley? The internet has some questions for Diddy’s former assistant in light of the rapper’s recent high-profile arrest and legal woes. - Jared Alexander Read More

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When someone is accused of the crimes that Sean “Diddy” Combs is alleged to have committed, it leads to questions about where the alleged behavior all came from. Over the years, the music mogul has been very open about his humble beginnings, but have we ever truly known the real Sean Combs? - Stephanie Holland Read More

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Dara Renee on Descendants: the Rise of the Red

The “Descendants: The Rise of the Red” star opens up about working with singing icon Brandy for the first time.

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Aliah Wright on Her Book 'Now You Owe Me'
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Aliah Wright details how to get started writing a book and creating twin serial killers and a Black Hero in her debut novel, ‘Now You Owe Me.’

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