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Following Cassie Ventura’s testimony against her ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs, his wife has released an emotional statement.

Cassie Ventura’s husband, Alex Fine, has praised his wife after she completed four days of giving testimony against her former partner Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

The couple tied the knot in 2019 and welcomed two children together. Ventura is currently expecting their third child, testifying in court eight months into her pregnancy.

After being detained in September, Combs is currently facing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and prostitution-related transportation. He refutes every charge brought against him.

In a statement issued to reporters Friday a statement from Alex which was read out by attorney Douglas Wigdor said: “Over the past five days, the world has gotten to witness the strength and bravery of my wife.”

“There has been rumors online about how uncomfortable it must be for me to sit back and listen to my wife’s testimony. There are so many feelings I have. I have a great deal of love for Cass.

Fine also addressed how his wife, Cassie, “saved herself” through her strength. All I have done is love her as she has loved me,” he said.

Fine emotionally added, “You did not break a mother’s heart when she plays the silliest games with our young girls,” and she did not.

The trial trial video of Sean “Diddy” Combs attacking his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura was shown in full view. Security footage from the 2016 hotel attack was shown in the video, which was silent.

Doug Wigdor, Cassie’s attorney, released a statement on her behalf shortly after giving the testimony. The singer, who is expecting at any time, claimed that her past few days had been difficult.

This week has been incredibly challenging, but also remarkably empowering and healing for me, according to Cassie’s statement.

“The more I heal, the more I remember,” I thought. And I never forget, especially as much as I can recall. I’m grateful for all the kindness and encouragement I’ve received, and I want to thank my family and my advocates for their unwavering support.

I’m happy to end this difficult chapter of my life. I ask for privacy as I shift my attention to the pregnancy’s conclusion and my growing family.

The trial is advancing.

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Cassie Ventura’s husband Alex Fine has shared an emotional statement to his wife following her testimony against her ex-boyfriend Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Cassie Ventura’s husband, Alex Fine, has praised his wife after she completed four days of giving testimony against her former partner Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

The couple tied the knot in 2019 and welcomed two children together. Ventura is currently expecting their third child, testifying in court eight months into her pregnancy.

Combs is currently accused of a variety of charges including including racketeering conspiracy, sex ­trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution, after being arrested in September. He denies all charges put against him.

In a statement issued to reporters Friday a statement from Alex which was read out by attorney Douglas Wigdor said: “Over the past five days, the world has gotten to witness the strength and bravery of my wife.”

“There has been speculation online surrounding how it must feel for me to sit there and listen to my wife’s testimony. I have felt so many things sitting there. I have felt tremendous pride and overwhelming love for Cass.”

Fine also addressed how his wife, Cassie, “saved herself” through her strength. All I have done is love her as she has loved me,” he said.

Fine emotionally added: “You did not break the soul of a mother who gives the best hugs and plays the silliest games with our little girls.”

During the trial, the full video of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ attack on his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura was shown in court. The video, which had no sound, showed security footage from the hotel attack in 2016.

Shortly after testifying, Cassie’s lawyer, Doug Wigdor released a statement on her behalf. The singer, who is preparing to give birth “any day” said the past few days had been “challenging” for her.

Cassie’s statement read: “This week has been extremely challenging, but also remarkably empowering and healing for me.

“For me, the more I heal, the more I can remember. And the more I can remember, the more I will never forget. I want to thank my family and my advocates for their unwavering support, and I’m grateful for all the kindness and encouragement that I have received.

“I’m glad to put this chapter of my life to rest. As I turn to focus on the conclusion of my pregnancy, I ask for privacy for me and for my growing family.”

The trial continues.

For confidential support, call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit womensaid.co.uk If you or your family have lost a friend or family member through fatal domestic abuse, AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) can offer specialist and expert support and advocacy. For more info visit www.aafda.org.uk

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

Aubrey O’Day, a Danity Kane character, recently discussed whether she will testify in the highly public Sean “Diddy” Combs trial.

Danity Kane alum Aubrey O’Day announced she will not be testifying at the high-profile trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The disgraced rapper, 55, has been in court all week as he faces a number of charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex ­trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution.

The music mogul, who was detained in September, strongly refutes any allegations that have been made against him. Since his arrest, numerous bail applications have been rejected, and he has been imprisoned. Cassie Ventura, his ex-partner of ten years, spends most of the week on the stand. Aubrey, who rose to fame under Diddy’s guidance, discussed the trial in a recent interview.

The singer, who was allegedly contacted by Homeland Security, told T. J. Holmes and Amy Robach in the trial’s first episode of a new podcast about it that day.

Some people believed her earlier social media post, which she previously shared, indicated a potential appearance at the trial. She captioned the photo, which she took in New York City, “Hey New York!!! Where do you think I should go first, guys?

On iHeart Radio’s Amy Robach &amp, T. J. Holmes Present: Aubrey O’Day, Covering the Diddy Trial, she said, “No, I’m not here to testify for the Diddy trial, that I know of,” there was a rumor of her being subpoenaed.

She claimed Homeland Security reached out to her and that she had a meeting with them regarding the testimony.

Aubrey said: “I posted on my Instagram that I was here in New York and enjoying myself because I wanted to make it clear to everyone that I am not here testifying.”

She continued, “I look at the beginning of “Making the Band” and Little Aubrey auditioning and I’m like, “I don’t know how I became the sexy face one.”

In 2005, the star and Diddy collaborated on Making the Band, a successful television series he co-produced. She quickly gained popularity among Danity Kane and signed to Bad Boy Records.

Dawn Richard and Shannon Bex were the band’s other members. Diddy revealed that Aubrey was soon expelled from the band during Making The Band 4.

As the trial progresses, additional episodes of Aubrey O’Day’s “Coaching The Diddy Trial” will be available.

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A British boy band that sold over 15 million records worldwide reformed ten years ago in an effort to retake the Eurovision Song Contest did not quite go according to plan.

Tonight’s Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will be flashing on our screens, ready to dazzle us with outrageous costumes, catchy yet cheesy songs, and a voting system that frequently places the UK at the bottom of the leaderboard. However, there was a cherished boy band who was determined to win the Eurovision prize and bring the nation’s crown. However, the decision was labeled as “reckless insane.”

Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan, and Antony Costa of the well-known boy band Blue had high hopes of winning some seriously important points when they represented the UK at Eurovision in 2011. The noughties band, who had a huge hit with “All Rise,” “One Love,” “Too Close,” and “Guilty,” were confident that Eurovision would be a place where they would receive the humiliating “nil points.”

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When Duncan confirmed their coverage of Eurovision, Duncan stated at the time: “We’re celebrating our 10 years together in 2011; it seemed a great way to take advantage of both being a part of something that is still a British institution.” “This is a truly exciting experience for Blue because I’ve always wanted to represent my country,” Simon continued.

With the song “I can,” they entered the competition, and Simon expressed his excitement at the time, stating that he didn’t anticipate political undercurrents to undermine Blue’s attempt to win the Eurovision title. He confidently declared, “I’m not getting zero points.”

“We want to make it clear that the Eurovision is about music, not the political side, but what it does is bring together a large audience from various musical genres. We’re hoping politics won’t interfere with the enjoyment of the evening because people only want to have fun on the night.

However, their decision to represent the UK was quickly criticized, in part because of the unusual acts that frequently appear at the annual contest. By the time they entered Eurovision, the band, which were formed in 2000, had sold more than 13 million records, won two Brit Awards, and already had three UK number one singles. In 2005, Blue and their solo careers broke up, only to change in 2011 and make their Eurovision debut.

However, their former manager, Daniel Glatman, who helped create the group in 2000, called their choice “reckless insanity.” They will have to win, Daniel said. Anything less and they’d lose their way.

Lewis Hamilton will be the strong favorite, but there is also the possibility of losing, as he would in a go-kart race. Why take a chance, then?

Meanwhile, Eurovision executive producer Phil Parsons at the time described Blue as “real pop stars who have superb vocal ability, great on-stage presence, and can really deliver on the night in Dusseldorf.” He continued, “We have a highly credible act who have had a number of smash hits in this country and have also had a lot of success in Europe.” They receive a lot of genuine love both domestically and abroad.

At Eurovision 2011, which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany, Blue performed their song “I Can.” The song, praised by Lee as being “very powerful and very strong,” would be great for making a comeback at Eurovision.

Despite what BBC host Graham Norton tactfully called their song “tea tentative start,” Lee and Duncan, the band’s members Lee and Duncan wrote, received enthusiastic applause on the night. “Blue dominated the leaderboard briefly and quickly when voting began. However, other nations quickly surpassed them.

After collecting 100 points, they placed them in 11th place. The small Azerbaijani nation won the romantic duet “Roading Scared,” which Ell and Nikki performed. However, Blue’s performance was not all bad, as Josh Dubovie’s, who had previously represented the UK, was a top score, which was ten times higher.

With what Lee described as a number infused with a “Bryan-esque” vibe and an American pop sensibility, Blue had also faced Irish rival Jedward in the same year. I enjoy Jedward’s humor, and Antony shared before the competition. I’ll be satisfied with that as long as we can put in 100%. With their rendition of “Lipstick,” the twins came in eighth place.

After the scores were released, Blue’s former manager, Daniel, brutally predicted that the group would now be remembered as the “fake band at Eurovision””. He said, “Blue’s reputation would be in ruins if they didn’t win Eurovision,” as I previously stated. But I sincerely hoped that they would receive more votes than they did.

The band’s performance at Eurovision was a “sad night” because they have changed from being a “massive boy band” selling 14 million records to a “band who flopped at Eurovision.” Unfortunately, that is how history will remember them today.

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Louise Pentland, a YouTube legend, revealed details about her interactions with King Charles and Queen Camilla as well as a special invitation to the monarch’s private country home.

Louise Pentland has revealed she was left flustered after meeting King Charles. This, however, was not the YouTube icon’s first meeting with the Monarch who ascended to the throne in 2022.

The social media star who first launched her channel in January 2010 has gone on to amass over 195 million views on the platform, with a staggering 2.17 million followers. Louise, 40, was part of the original group of what are now known as social media influencers, alongside the likes of Joe Sugg, Caspar Lee, Jim Chapman, Marcus Butler, Niomi Smart, Tanya Burr, Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes.

Collectively, the group were known as the Brit Crew – although this wasn’t a name that they chose themselves. Since launching her channel and her blog, Louise has travelled the world and worked with some of the biggest brands, including her favourite, Disney – but she admits working with the King and Queen is one of her major highlights.

“Really cool, it was really cool,” she said of working with the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in 2018. Louise went on to reveal to the Mirror: “It was a real honour, I worked with them a long time ago with YouTube around the now Queen Camilla’s charity, Bookstart and that was amazing.

I met the current King, and I thought, “Wow, what an incredible opportunity.” I have closely followed and supported them in every way, and I adore the charities they choose. I also adore that King Charles cares about protecting the heritage.

“I love that Camilla is so into books and literacy, especially for children,” she says. I’ve been following them for a long time. As the mother of Darcey, 14, and Pearl, 7, this subject is also near and dear to Louise’s heart. She continued, “Last year, The King’s Foundation, which was The Prince’s Foundation, invited me to Highgrove – it was boujee. Afternoon tea was served, which was really cool.

“I went back at Christmas, met His Majesty The King, had a little handshake, had a little chat, and he had to move on. On the outside, I was cool and chill about it. I’ll go as far as to say it was the best opportunity I’ve ever had. It was also incredibly generous because we each had our own three-tier little tray!”

But while Louise has previously appeared on the likes of ITV’s Lorraine and Loose Women, she admits she never knows what is around the corner with TV work, but has ruled out appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! “Me on I’m A Celeb would be horrendous,” she laughed joking that she wouldn’t cope on the flight to Australia, let alone in the jungle.

Louise acknowledges that the biggest lesson she’s learned is that you can’t please everyone after almost 20 years of running her channel. You will never be able to please everyone, she said, regardless of how good you are, how careful you are, or how anything else. Louise says the most important lesson she has learned is that you must know that you are being true to yourself, even though she can’t please everyone.

This was confirmed by Louise’s change to her YouTube channel, which revealed that she would no longer produce content for teenagers but rather for her older audience. She acknowledges that many people abandoned her but later found her again on new websites, including TikTok.

Before joining YouTube, Louise set up a blog while working as a receptionist in Liverpool after graduating from college, and she admits she had no idea how quickly her career would explode. I created a YouTube channel out of the desire to see if the channel might help to draw in some more visitors. Then, “she laughed,” the YouTube Channel began to air.

She continued, explaining that it was her “most wonderful, amazing experience” to make YouTube her full-time job while taking maternity leave from Darcey. It was truly the best experience of my life, she continued, “aside from motherhood.” I simply never imagined that things would turn out this way and that I would gain the knowledge I do. Louise acknowledges that there have been downturns in her career, but the positives far outweigh these.

Louise has spoken about her hyperpigmentationation journey with Nivea in their I AM… Thiamidol campaign. She said, “I’m 40, and the first time I ever thought about skin that way was when I was a teenager.”

Louise revealed that a fellow student pointed out stretch marks in one of her all-girls’ changing rooms while they were in the changing rooms. She said, “It has been difficult to shake that off for my entire life because they had kind of introduced me to me in such a negative light.

“Obviously, I’ve gone through different things in life that have changed my skin, I’ve gone through puberty and then pregnancy, twice. And now I’m starting the early days of the ageing process into a middle-aged woman, which I’m very glad to be doing, it’s a privilege to age.” Louise admits that she no longer feels negative and having a product which has Thiamidol in gives her a “bit of reassurance.”

Working with Nivea was a no-brainer for Louise as the brand aligned with her personal views, given its deep roots in families across the world. “To find a new product from them with Thiamidol is a little bit exciting,” she gushed, before adding it was a “real honour” to be involved in the campaign alongside Dani Dyer, Louise Redknapp and Paul C Brunson.

She acknowledges that working with Dani, Louise, and Paul was “really good” because Darcey, her young daughter, sat in the corner and yelled “slay queen” during the photo shoot, which she says was “really good”! She joked that “it was a lovely day, and the big billboard was really cool because it was so simple and quick.”

Louise, 40, admits that “a lot of water” is the secret to great skin, before stating that she does a “full proper cleanse” every night before going to bed. Louise said she feels “great” despite being 40 years old and doesn’t feel old. She continued, “We make products like Nivea and Thiamidol that are effective for any issue you may have.” Not just hyperpigmentation, marks, and other such things are present. There are so many resources available to give you the confidence you need in order to deal with so many of the things you might be worried about.