Archive May 20, 2025

The ex-partner of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s daughter, Cassie, testified on Tuesday about the threats and violence her daughter encountered while dating the music mogul for ten years.

After her daughter Casandra Ventura, the singer known as Cassie, who described harrowing abuse by Combs and his coercive, drug-fueled sex marathons known as “freak-offs,” Regina Ventura took the stand after several days of grueling testimony from her daughter.

Combs, 55, is accused of sex trafficking and leading an illegal sex ring that imposed its authority through crimes like arson, kidnapping, and bribery.

On Monday, Ventura’s attorneys inquired about an email her daughter, a key witness in the trial, sent her on December 23, 2011.

Cassie, 38, claimed last week that Combs had become angry after learning she had been seeing rapper Kid Cudi, who is actually Scott Mescudi, in late 2011.

Cassie told her mother in an email that Combs threatened to make videos of her attending his sex parties in response.

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Sean Puffy Combs has threatened to release two explicit tapes of me, Ventura said in an aloud reading of the email.

He also stated that Scott Mescudi and I would be physically harmed.

Ventura described the threats as “physically unforgiving.” The sex tape threw me because I didn’t understand it.

Cassie’s attorneys, alleging she voluntarily participated, claimed Combs’ defense attorneys sought to discredit her testimony on the sex parties.

Ventura claimed on Tuesday that Combs demanded $20,000 to recover the money he had spent on her because he was already very wealthy at the time and Forbes magazine now estimates his fortune to be around $ 700 million.

Cassie’s mother argued that the money was ultimately used to ensure her daughter’s “safety,” and that it was ultimately paid.

On Tuesday, Ventura was also questioned about images of Cassie that showed bruises on her body, which were also taken at the same time in late 2011.

She had bruising. She said, “We wanted to make sure we remembered that Sean Combs had beaten her.”

Combs is frequently credited with helping to mainstream hip-hop, having earned hundreds of millions in the music, fashion, media, and liquor industries.

However, the rap producer and international star, who was once renowned for hosting lavish parties, now appears to have spent months behind bars.

He has entered a not-guilty plea, but if found guilty, he could spend the rest of his days in prison.

The defense contends that Ventura’s relationship with Combs was not sex trafficking, despite the complexity of the relationship and domestic abuse.

Chris Hughes, a famous Big Brother actor, revealed he has been spending time with JoJo Siwa for a while and has since stoked his latest update.

Fans were left stunned by Chris Hughes’ latest update about his and JoJo Siwa’s relationship. The former Celebrity Big Brother pair looked very close in the ex-Love Island star’s Instagram upload. as he gushed: “The previous 7 days have been the prettiest.”

As fans and famous pals quickly questioned “what next” for the pair, Chris, 32, shared a number of cozy-looking snaps of the pair. In the first image, JoJo, 22, appears to be embracing her friend in an airport.

The duo are seen enjoying life outside of Planet Hollywood in other photos, and one third features them snuggling up on a sofa.

And JoJo herself couldn’t hide her happiness as she took to the comments to gush: “& happiest:). Heart is overflowing,” alongside a white heart emoji. Among those also taking to the comments section to share their joy was former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison. The reality TV star gushed: “You look so happy.”

Ben, Chris’ brother, also made the sweet remarks, saying to his sibling, “Nice to see a smile on your face. He added two blue heart emojis as a follow-up.

Jennifer McCready then teased: “Okay, sooooo now what???” alongside for emoji faces with love heart eyes. Perrie Edwards was among the other celebrities to be hitting the like button on the post.

While some fans accepted the pair’s status as an item by posting a photo, others demanded that the pair make announcing something. This rose & Jack love story has me hooked, according to one user, who is a 38-year-old woman who has just started to fan @itsjojosiwa. I want to know when the true love unreel manifests itself. Look at your two happiness! My heart cannot handle this. @itsjojosiwa “Let the beans fall”

Another person echoed the comment, saying, “Aww Chris! You and Joelle were in fact meant to be together. To see, so lovely. A fourth joke read, “Just confirm you’re dating already,” and another added, “I’m sorry but this is wild.”

Fans speculated whether there was a romantic connection between the pair after they almost immediately struck up in the Big Brother house. On the ITV reality series last month, the entrancing pair became close even though JoJo has a fiancee.

In the aftermath of the show, JoJo ditched her partner, Kath Ebbs. She immediately spent the following weekend with Chris and his pals before jetting back to America.

Shortly after the finale of CBB, the duo took part in an interview together on This Morning. JoJo called things “platonic” between them, while Chris suggested in the same interview that they have a “soulmate friendship”.

JoJo previously hinted that the duo might make a TV spin-off in the future. One of her posts, which read “JOJO AND CHRIS SPIN OFF,” received a fan’s response. An emoji of two hands interacting with one another, which can be used to symbolize prayer, was JoJo replied with.

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George Wendt, the actor who played the beloved Cheers TV series, passed away at the age of 76, and he leaves behind a well-known Ted Lasso nephew.

The legendary actor George Wendt, who tragically passed away at the age of 76, is related to a significant Ted Lasso star.

The actor, who was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the recognizable sitcom Cheers, passed away peacefully in his sleep, his family confirmed.

A representative for the Hollywood Reporter stated to the media that George was a loyal ally of those who had the opportunity to have known him. He will forever be missed. This is the time for the family to request privacy.

The American star, who plays Bob Swerski, one of the fervent superfans frequently seen crowding around Coach Mike Ditka’s diner and passionately supports “Da Bears,” delighted viewers on Saturday Night Live during his distinguished career.

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He also boasted an impressive back catalogue of film appearances, gracing screens in Dreamscape (1984), House (1985), Fletch (1985), Gung Ho (1986), Plain Clothes (1987), Never Say Die (1988), Guilty by Suspicion (1991), Forever Young (1992) and the pop culture hit Spice World (1997).

But George enjoyed spending quality time with his devoted family, which included his wife Bernadette and their three children, Hilary, Joe, and Daniel. Additionally, he leaves his nephew, Jason Sudeikis, who plays Ted Lasso’s lead character.

While appearing on an episode of the Still Here Hollywood podcast, George gushed over his pride for his famous nephew. The Cheers star shared: “Proud especially, you know, not only of the success, but he’s solid. Have you read profiles and stuff? I mean he is such a mesh, so smart, so thoughtful. I mean, it all comes out in the show. Right?”

Ted Lasso’s finale and Cheers’ final episode, which pays homage to the uncle and nephew duo, have even had a touching relationship.

Bartender Mae straightens a framed photo of Apache leader Geronimo at the Crown &amp, Anchor during the season three finale of Ted Lasso. The subtle but heartfelt scene was inspired by Cheers’ ending, which featured a similar image and Sam’s subtle gesture.

The news of George’s passing comes 32 years after the last Cheers episode aired on television, a heartbreaking coincidence. The actor won six Primetime Emmy Awards for his beloved role as the beer-chugging regular Norm with a run of 275 episodes under his belt.

On X, formerly Twitter, tributes poured in from fans mourning their favourite TV bar patron, with one writing: “George Wendt, beloved for his role as Norm on Cheers, has died at 77. With a beer in hand and a heart of gold, he made millions feel like regulars. A true legend of TV comfort and comedy.”

One of the most recognizable sitcom characters of my lifetime, Norm Peterson, is to be portrayed in another person’s words. Big guy, congratulations. “Rest simple.”

The jury in the case of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs heard how the mother of his ex, Cassie Ventura, was scared for her daughter’s safety so took out a loan to try to pay off the rapper

Cassie Ventura’s mother revealed the extent she went to to protect her daughter after admitting she was “scared” of what Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs might have done.

As the case against the disgraced rapper, 55, continues, a court has heard the testimonies of more witnesses, including the mother of Combs’ ex. Taking to the stand in the Manhattan court house, Regina Ventura testified that in December 2011, her daughter emailed her and Combs’s assistant while she was flying home for Christmas.

The email allegedly told them how Combs had been threatening to release explicit videos of Ventura after he discovered she had been dating rapper Kid Cudi. In the email, Ventura is also said to have threatened he would “be having someone hurt” her and Cudi.

Ventura Sr also claimed Combs demanded $20,000 to reclaim what he said he spent on his ex. Ventura Sr said she took out a home equity loan with her husband to get the money for Combs.

She described doing it because she was “scared about my daughter’s safety”. It’s claimed she received instructions from Combs’s bookkeeper about how to wire the money and sent it to him. However, it’s said the money was returned to her several days later.

After returning home, Ventura Sr is also said to have learned of the alleged violence by the rapper towards her daughter and took photographic evidence.

The court also heard on Tuesday how the disgraced rapper once warned an employee “you can’t put hands on women” following an altercation. The claim came during the cross-examination of David James, the former assistant to Combs.

James spoke of a time he was in an altercation with one of Combs’ chefs and how the Bad Boy Records founder later confront him about the situation. Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo asked James about the incident while he was on the stand at the lower Manhattan court room.

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James acknowledged the moment, admitting he got into an altercation with one of Combs’ then-chefs, a woman, at Combs’ Star Island home in Florida. He testified that he had grown upset by the chef as she tired to tell him where the musician had to be.

James said he “grabbed her two wrists and squeezed her wrists and told her to stay in her … lane.” After the altercation was reported to human resources within Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment company, the incident got back to the star. He then confronted James.

According to James, when he told Combs what had happened in the incident, the star told him: “You can’t be putting your hands on women.” James then said he was warned he would have to be fired if it happened again.

James then claimed Combs told him to write a note to the chef and to give her a gift. James testified that he followed Combs’ advice and was later forgiven by the woman.

The evidence came as James also testified that he saw the rapper take drugs and provided him with baby oil, lubricant and condoms for his hotel rooms. James told the court that Combs would stay with women, including ex girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

The court hearing entered its seventh day on Tuesday. The 55-year-old hip hop mogul faces a number of charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex ­trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution.

The case comes after was arrested in September last year. Combs continues to strongly deny all allegations made against him. He has been in prison since his arrest and has seen a number of bail requests rejected since his incarceration.

James’ testimony comes after singer Dawn Richard, who was part of the MTV show Making The Band that was produced by Cobs, appeared in the witness box on Monday. Ventura’s former friend Kerry Morgan also took to the stand on Monday, while Ventura herself had provided evidence last week.

The case continues.

If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999