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In an interview with Carlos King, Melyssa Ford describes a scary moment on the set of Ghostface Killah’s “Cherchez La Ghost” music video (2000).

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The Iconic Talk Show Host Wendy Williams breaks her silence exclusively to the Daily Mail on the arrest and sexual assault allegations against Bad Boy Music Mogul Sean “Puffy” Combs “What is really weird is that I have been told by so many people “Wendy you called it,”’ she told DailyMail.com exclusively. ‘Including some people from my family who have said the same”. Wendy continued ‘You know how I feel about that? It is about time,’ she said. ‘To see this video on TV of [Cassie] getting pummeled … it was just horrific”.

‘But now you have to think, how many more times? How many people? How many more women? It’s just so horrible.’

Watch Wendy’s iconic interview with Diddy below.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has been names in a 12th misconduct lawsuit being accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.

The complaint was filed by a Jane Doe in New York alleging she was unwillingly drugged with alcohol and other unknown substances and then sexually assaulted by Diddy repeatedly beginning in 2022 and the abuse spans over years.

“At every visit, Defendant Combs would make her ‘perform a show’ for him and would ply her with alcohol and substances until she passed out,” the suit states. “She would wake up with bruising and injuries but with no recollection of how she sustained her injuries. This continued until July of 2024.”

Jane Doe also alleges she was forced to take ketamine in other drugs and in July 2022 after a sexually assault she became pregnant. The complaint also states one of Diddy’s associates repeatedly contacted about getting an abortion, but Doe suffered a miscarriage.

More details here.

In the statement below the Buzbee Law Firm announced they represent more than 50+ clients that will be pursuing sexual assault claims agains the fallen music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

“The Buzbee Law Firm has been associated by the Ava Law Group to act as Lead Counsel to pursue claims on behalf of more than fifty individuals who suffered sexual assault and abuse at the hands of Sean “Diddy” Combs and his cohorts. This group of brave individuals include both men and women; many were minors when the abuse occurred. Some of these brave individuals reported the incidents to the police, others did not. Each individual story is gut wrenching and heartbreaking. The acts complained of occurred at hotels, private homes, and also at the infamous PDiddy “Freak Off” parties. The violations against this group of individuals are mindboggling and can only be described as debauchery and depravity, exacted by powerful people against minors and the weak. I expect the group seeking redress will grow as this case progresses. I expect many other individuals will be implicated. We expect to have a press conference early next week where some of these stories can be told as the nation learns more and grapples with the potential scope of this scandal. Our firm has always been at the forefront of the most important cases in the United States. We are proud to represent this group of brave souls and pray for justice on their behalf.

If you know of an individual seeking assistance who was abused as described above, please don’t hesitate to encourage them to contact our Firm. The consultation is confidential”.

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Elizabeth Ovesen aka Karrine “Superhead” Steffans says she was “gifted” to Diddy by another executive

Elisabeth Ovesen, 46, formerly known as Karrine “Superhead” Steffans, and author of Confessions of a Video Vixen, tells the #dailybeast she was “gifted” to Diddy in February 2001 the day after the music mogul broke up with then girlfriend Jennifer Lopez.

In the interview Ovesen states after a day of “popping pills” and drinking with music execs around Los Angeles in a limousine… “I realized that I was given to him (Diddy) as a gift by another executive”. She continued… “He asked who I was, and the men spoke for me”. She continued “He was like, ‘Send her to my house,’” she says. “And that was it. I got the order to go to his house, and that was the first time he and I spent time.”

To read the full article on the Daily beast click here!

Article: Karrine Steffans: A Vixen with No Shame in Her Game

In this exclusive interview with Metro Men of Atlanta Host Sheldon G. Horton and Fashion Show Event Assistant TaJayDupree and Model Manager Natasha Barshalom break down what went terribly wrong during the Winnie Stackz Couture Fighting Cancer Fashion show at V12 Restaurant.

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Al B Sure reacts to the release of an unauthorized tell all allegedly written by Kim Porter, Dame Dash reacts to Diddy’s arrest and Steve Stoute interview on Pinot Podcast, Revolt World features Yung Miami, and Winnie Stackz addresses rumors he didn’t return $16k worth of merchandise to MCM Atlanta after his fashion show.

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(New York, NY) – Leading true crime network Investigation Discovery announced today that it has expanded its partnership with Emmy® nominated Maxine Productions (“Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV”), and is in production on a docuseries exploring the rise and influence of Sean “Diddy” Combs and the allegations of violent behavior and illegal activity that have trailed the music mogul. As accounts of sexual assault, abusive behaviors, and other disturbing claims surface, the doc traces the story of this self-proclaimed Bad Boy, unraveling allegations of a pattern of depravity. The multipart docuseries is set to premiere in 2025 on ID and Max. 

Furthering ID’s commitment to elevating survivors’ stories, the docuseries will feature the voices of many who have alleged acts of violence and brutality. Through access to archival footage and in-depth reporting from Rolling Stone, along with harrowing testimony from survivors as well as friends and colleagues who knew and worked with Combs before his stardom, the multi-part docuseries will offer insight into unfolding allegations against the once untouchable superstar. It will also highlight the toxic power dynamic that played out within the industry and kept many survivors silenced – until now.   

The project is being produced for ID by Maxine Productions and IPC in association with Rolling Stone Films.  

About INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY (ID)  

Investigation Discovery (ID) is the leading true crime network on television, delivering the highest-quality programming to more than 66 million U.S. households. For exclusive web content and bonus material, fans can follow ID on X, Instagram, and Facebook or check out the network’s true crime blog, CrimeFeed. Investigation Discovery is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Film Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.   

About Maxine Productions 

Founded by Mary Robertson in 2022 through an overall deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), Maxine Productions is a film and television production company devoted to creating extraordinary, journalist- and filmmaker-driven nonfiction work. The company recently produced the Emmy-nominated hit docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (Investigation Discovery), the feature-length documentary JUNE , which premiered on Paramount+, and has a slate of upcoming features and limited series, including the recently announced docuseries Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story (Amazon Prime Video), as well as projects in development with Rolling Stone, Wondery, Buzzfeed and The Hollywood Reporter. Robertson is an Emmy® Award-winning director and executive producer with credits including the two-time Primetime Emmy Award-nominated Framing Britney Spears and Controlling Britney Spears, as well as other credits including The Weekly (FX and Hulu), Tricky Dick (CNN), Trumped (Showtime), The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (Showtime), and five films for Frontline on PBS, two of which received Emmy nominations. 

About The Intellectual Property Corporation 

The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), a part of Sony Pictures Television, is an Emmy-winning content creation and production studio based in Van Nuys, California. Founded in 2016 by Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman, IPC develops and produces premium television, film, documentary, commercial and interactive mobile content for global streamers and US broadcast and cable networks. Recent productions include Indian Matchmaking and Night Stalker (Netflix); Secrets of Playboy (A&E); Selena + Restaurant (Food Network); The Climb (Max); Expedition from Hell: The Lost Tapes (Discovery); United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper (CNN); Death in the Dorms, The D’Amelio Show, and RapCaviar Presents (Hulu); and The Con (ABC). IPC is a two-time Emmy Award recipient and a Producers Guild Award recipient for its series Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath (A&E).   

About Sony Pictures Television – Nonfiction 

Sony Pictures Television’s nonfiction group is the feature documentary, premium content, and unscripted unit within Sony Pictures Television (SPT). Through ownership interests in or with production companies Sharp Entertainment, The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), B17 Entertainment, 19 Entertainment, This Machine, Maxine Productions, UnConventional Entertainment, Brass Monkeys Media, and Resilient Content, the group creates and produces content in every form of programming for audiences worldwide, currently totaling more than 100 series across 35 platforms. Key programs include 19 Entertainment’s global hit American Idol for ABC; Sharp Entertainment’s 90 Day Fiancé franchise for TLC; IPC’s Emmy^®-winning hit documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath for A&E, Indian Matchmaking and Night Stalker for Netflix, Secrets of Playboy for A&E, We’re Here for HBO, and Selena + Chef for Max and Food Network; and B17 Entertainment’s Thanks a Million for Roku and The Final Straw for ABC.  Additionally, 19 Recordings has launched the music careers of platinum artists Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Phillip Phillips, Lauren Alaina, Gabby Barrett, and Chayce Beckham among many others. 

About Rolling Stone Films 

Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone remains the leading authority in music, entertainment and pop culture, reaching a global audience of more than 60 million readers, viewers and listeners each month. Rolling Stone Films embraces and expands the mission of the publication, leveraging a rich archive of IP and original storytelling to illuminate the culture of our times, with premium documentary and scripted films, television series and podcasts. Recent productions include the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time podcast for iHeart, Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine for Showtime and Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge for HBO. The team is led by Rolling Stone veteran, Jason Fine, and former HBO Max executive, Alex Dale. RS Films works with a diverse array of partners, filmmakers and creators to produce content for major networks and streaming platforms. Their film, Little Richard: I Am Everything, aired on Max and was nominated for a Grammy in the “Best Music Film” category and an Emmy for “Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary”. 

Sean “Diddy” Combs, was arrested Monday by federal authorities in New York City in the lobby of a hotel, amid a grand jury indictment days after former “Dirty Money” band member files a lawsuit against her former employer. 

Combs is charged with three felony counts including  racketeering, sex trafficking and prostitution transportation. 

UPDATE 9/24/24 Sean Combs accused by 11th alleged victim of sexual assault. 

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Sean “Diddy” Combs slapped with another lawsuit from his former “Dirty Money” bandmate Dawn Richard who claims he belittled, terrorized and sexually abused her and she witnessed him savagely beat his ex, Cassie Ventura.

In the court documents Richard claims she saw Diddy’s former girlfriend, Kim Porter leaving the music studio crying with her face all banged up. 

Richard also stated when she and Diddy-Dirty Money bandmate Kalenna Harper advised Cassie to leave Diddy, he found out about the conversation and confronted the pair threatening…  “Y’all bitches don’t get in my relationship,”… “Don’t tell my bitch what she need to be doing … Just make money and shut the f**k up … I end artists … I shelve careers … You could be missing … You bitches want to die today.”

Source: TMZ

Calling all Atlanta locals! Ready to cap off your summer with an unforgettable staycation? Booking.com and Atlanta’s very own Ludacris have teamed up to bring you the ultimate Atlanta experience that’s straight out of a music video. Introducing the Ludacris Welcome To Atlanta Summer Send-Off, a one-of-a-kind family-friendly getaway at Ludacris’ spectacular mansion, right here in ATL, bookable for just $4.04!  Imagine living it up at Luda’s 22-acre estate, with a VIP itinerary that’s packed with family fun and luxury amenities. Here’s what’s included: 

• Get up close and personal with the rapper for a special meet and greet with Ludacris himself 
• Bask in the Atlanta sun, enjoy paddleboating on the lake, and savor a BBQ catered and grilled by a local chef
• Watch some of Ludacris’ most iconic movies, at a private screening in his lavish indoor theater
• Shoot hoops or serve aces on Ludacris’ private basketball and tennis courts for a friendly game of family competition. 
• Feel like a star by getting chauffeured in a luxury ride for the duration of the stay the experience 
• Dinner at Le Bilboquet, one of Ludacris’ favorite French restaurants in Buckhead, with a menu fit for a star
• Signed copies of Ludacris’ chart-topping albums, Word Of Mouf, Chicken-N-Beer and other favorite goodies to take home as keepsakes

Nearly a quarter of American travelers want to stay at a celebrity’s home, and 62% of families* are all about quality time together. This experience is the perfect way to bond with your loved ones right here in your city. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to live it up Ludacris-style. For more details on this one-time only bookable stay, head to Booking.com startingAugust 28, 2024, at noon ET. The two-night stay is bookable on a first-come, first-served basis for just $4.04, a special nod to ATL’s beloved area code. To book, visit: https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/the-ludacris-welcome-to-atlanta-summer-send-off.html *Photos courtesy of Booking.com  

The award-winning spirit offers a new, unexpected take on American whisky

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined forces with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH, to create SirDavis, a groundbreaking new whisky. The first-of-its-kind joint venture reflects a shared vision between Knowles-Carter and Moët Hennessy, two vanguards of culture and craft, around the future of American whisky.

This unique product was years in the making after Knowles-Carter, a Japanese whisky enthusiast, sought out Moët Hennessy to help craft a one-of-a-kind flavor profile that reflected her whisky ideal. Meanwhile, Moët Hennessy had been exploring ways to deepen its presence in the American whisky market, making the timing kismet for a partnership between the world-leading luxury group and Knowles-Carter.

“I’ve always been drawn to the power and confidence I feel when drinking quality whisky and wanted to invite more people to experience that feeling,” says SirDavis Founder Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. “When I discovered that my great-grandfather had been a moonshine man, it felt like my love for whisky was fated. SirDavis is a way for me to pay homage to him, uniting us through a new shared legacy. In partnering with Moët Hennessy, we have crafted a delicious American whisky that respects tradition but also empowers people to experience something new and unique in the category. You can taste it better than I could ever tell you — welcome, SirDavis.”

SirDavis is named in honor of Davis Hogue, Knowles-Carter’s paternal great-grandfather, who was a farmer and a moonshiner in the American South during Prohibition. He stashed whisky bottles in the empty knots of cedar trees for friends and kin to find and enjoy. For Knowles-Carter, it was this discovery that made the idea of creating a whisky brand feel predestined. Four generations later, the legacy comes to life – rather than hidden in the trees, bottles of SirDavis proudly grace the top shelves of fine purveyors of spirits around the world. 

“SirDavis is not only a revelatory and exceptional American Whisky, which we are very proud of. It is also a testament of the unwavering dedication to craftsmanship, heritage and innovation shared by LVMH and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter,” said Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH.

Moët Hennessy tapped Dr. Bill Lumsden, one of the world’s most awarded and highly regarded Master Distillers for his work on Scotch whisky brands Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, to lead on whisky creation.

Lumsden selected the brand’s bespoke mash bill — one of the rarest new offerings in the world of American whisky composed of 51% rye and 49% malted barley — to serve as the backbone of the liquid. Lumsden then combined traditional whisky-making techniques to impart an elegant mouthfeel and texture reminiscent of Japanese and Scotch whiskies, while retaining the robust and deep flavors typical of classic American rye.

“With SirDavis, we looked to challenge the category norms and offer something new in the space,” said Lumsden. “The distinctive grain selection and unusual secondary maturation in sherry casks helped us achieve a signature profile completely unique to SirDavis, one of bold sophistication.”

Moët Hennessy and Knowles-Carter’s shared commitment to excellence was key to the partnership and the product. To validate SirDavis’s quality, the liquid was anonymously submitted to numerous prestigious spirits competitions prior to launch. SirDavis won Best In Class for American Whiskey from the 2023 SIP Awards, outperforming over 100 other entries in the category. Awarded to only one brand per category, this award is reserved for premium spirits receiving scores in the pinnacle of their respective categories and is SIP’s highest acclaim from consumer judges.

Other notable scores include a Gold Medal (95 points) from the 2023 New York International Spirits Competition and a 93-point rating from the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

Knowles-Carter also lent her visionary artistic direction to the brand’s bottle design – a tall, eye-catching bottle with intentional design elements that make the vessel an unmistakable beacon of luxury.

The SirDavis bottle is striking and clean, with ribbed glass that beautifully catches light and highlights the liquid. It also features a black medallion with a regal bronzed horse, emblematic of strength and respect and symbolizing Knowles-Carter’s Texas roots.

In another nod to Knowles-Carter’s Southern heritage, the whisky is finished, blended and bottled in her home state of Texas. Unlike other acquired brands, SirDavis also makes history as Moët Hennessy’s first spirits brand developed entirely internally by Moët Hennessy in the United States. SirDavis is headquartered out of Houston, Texas.

SirDavis retails for $89 and is available for pre-order via SirDavis.com. Product will be available at retail across the U.S. as well as in select airports (LAX/JFK/SFO) and stores in London, Paris, and Tokyo in September 2024.

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ABOUT SIRDAVIS AMERICAN WHISKY

A first-of-its-kind joint venture, SirDavis reflects a shared vision between Moët Hennessy and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter around the future of American whisky. With a distinctive taste profile that delights both seasoned whisky connoisseurs and new enthusiasts, SirDavis is on a mission to redefine the category and invite new consumers to feel welcome to participate in the world of luxury whisky.

Crafted with Moet Hennessy’s own five-time International Whisky Competition Master Distiller of the Year Dr. Bill Lumsden, SirDavis offers a one-of-a-kind taste profile that redefines the taste of American whisky with inspiration from Japanese and Scottish styles. In an evolution from category norms, the SirDavis mash bill includes 51% rye and a noteworthy 49% barley. The spirit’s secondary maturation in sherry casks resulted in its silky, sophisticated profile with layers of dark red fruits and spices like clove and cinnamon. This duality of rounding out rye’s characteristically spicy notes with structured flavors of juicy red fruit offers an entirely new interpretation of this spirit, suitable for connoisseurs and newcomers alike. The award-winning liquid received Platinum and was named Best In Class by the 2023 SIP Awards, 95 points and Gold from the 2023 New York International Spirits Competition, and 93 points from the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. SirDavis is finished, blended and bottled in Knowles-Carter’s home state of Texas.

ABOUT MOËT HENNESSY

Moët Hennessy is the wine and spirits division of LVMH, which also owns renowned wine estates through “LVMH Vins d’Exceptions.” Moët Hennessy is a group of twenty-seven Maisons, internationally recognized for the richness of their terroirs, the quality of their products and the craftsmanship with which they are created. For many years, Moët Hennessy has been committed to its environmental and social program, Living Soils Living Together.

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Please enjoy responsibly.

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Actress and comedienne Erica Ash passed away at the age of 46. 

In a statement obtained by Variety on Monday, her parents shared, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister and friend Erica Chantal Ash (1977-2024)… After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she transitioned peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Erica was an amazing woman and talented entertainer who touched countless lives with her sharp wit, humor and genuine zest for life. Her memory will live eternally in our hearts.”

We had a brief moment to talk to Ash at the red carpet premiere for the second season of the hit show “Survivor’s Remorse” at Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station in Atlanta. 

Check out the red carpet interviews below. Erica’s interview begins at 3:19

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Former President Donald J. Trump; convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal with porn star after a seven week criminal trial.

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Judge Juan Merchan set sentencing the former president for July 11,  days before the Republican National Convention GOP leaders will announce the Republican 2024 nominee.

In a statement made by Trump as he left the courthouse the former reality star stated 

“This was a rigged, disgraceful trial,” an angry Trump told reporters after leaving the courtroom. “The real verdict is going to be Nov. 5 by the people. They know what happened, and everyone knows what happened here.”

JuicyPop Host Miss J., Metro Men of Atlanta Host Sheldon G. Horton and nstyleatlanta.com Executive Producer Carmen Simmons discuss juicy hot topics including

Another woman has come forward to file a S.A. Lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs

Misa Hylton says she knows exactly how Cassie feels

Cassie’s friend, songwriter Tiffany Red confirms the person Diddy dangled off the 17th floor balcony was a woman 

50 Cent’s documentary about Diddy will be aired on Netflix 

Charlamagne Tha God says America gets “lost in talking about the celebrity and not the actual issue.”