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Gwen Stefani Thought She Had Too Many Problems to Date Blake Shelton

Emma McKee — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:50:25 +0000

When Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton began dating, they were each freshly out of marriages from Gavin Rossdale and Miranda Lambert, respectively. Stefani did not think it would be a good idea to throw herself into a new romance. Still, she found herself developing feelings for Shelton. She told him that they needed to pump the brakes because she had too many problems in her life already.

Gwen Stefani didn’t think she should date Blake Shelton so soon after her divorce

Stefani was married to Rossdale for over a decade before she reportedly discovered his infidelity. She tried to keep many of the details secret for her children’s sake, and she said the truth behind their separation would shock people.

“Nobody [knows the specifics of the divorce] except for my parents, the people involved, and whoever they told,” she told Cosmopolitan in 2016. “Nobody would believe it if I could really say what happened. I went through months and months of torture.”

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton | Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

One of the few people outside her family who Stefani confided in was Shelton. He announced to the coaches on The Voice that he was getting a divorce. Afterward, she privately told him that her marriage was ending too.

The pair continued to check in on each other. At first, it was friendly, but they began to develop romantic feelings. Stefani didn’t think she was in a good place to start a new relationship.

“There was a point where I was like, ‘I can’t even talk to you. This is insane,’” Stefani told people. “‘I already have enough problems. This is not happening anymore. We’re not going to text or nothing.'”

Gwen Stefani said she and Blake Shelton have more in common than it seems

Of course, Stefani and Shelton eventually began a relationship. When the news broke, many people were surprised, as they seemed quite different. Stefani said they share common ground in music, though.

“We come from such different worlds. Our musical tastes are different, yet we do come together in this one place: We both love ’70s soft rock and yacht rock,” she said. “We would always play this game, and we would put on a song and say, ‘Do you know this one?’ And it would always be these ’70s songs.”

The couple married in 2021

While Stefani had reservations at first, she came to see Shelton’s presence in her life as a blessing.

“Something that I wanted since I was a little girl is to be married and have this love that I saw my parents have and have babies,” she said. “That dream was completely ruined; it was crushed, and I had to figure out how I was going to move forward and make a new dream, and God putting Blake in my life was just that miracle.”

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

After years of dating, they tied the knot in 2021. Stefani said they began talking about marriage long before this.

“So I think in a romantic way, when you fall in love so hard and so unexpectedly — and so late in your life — you think ‘I want to marry you!’ That’s the first romantic reaction, like, ‘Let’s get married,’” she said, per People. “So we always talked about it, of course, and I think that as the years were going by, it didn’t need to happen. There was a lot of healing to do.”

Mariah Carey Might’ve Helped Clarify the Dig She Reportedly Made at Jennifer Lopez Years Ago

Antonio Stallings — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:36:00 +0000

Mariah Carey accidentally came up with an iconic and meme-able line when she was asked about her contemporary Jennifer Lopez. Years later, however, she might’ve explained what the line in question really meant.

Mariah Carey shared she might’ve just been honest when it came to her Jennifer Lopez comments

Jennifer Lopez | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

In 2003, Carey delivered a response regarding Lopez that took on a life of its own on the internet. When an interviewer asked the artist what she thought about Lopez, she responded by shaking her head at him.

“I don’t know her,” she’d told him.

The comment added more layers to the competitive rivalry between Carey and Lopez back in the day. But Carey asserted that the comment might’ve been blown out of proportion. While speaking with The Cut in 2005, she might’ve referenced the popularity of her comment during the interview.

“Well, there was a very interesting shirt that a fan made with a quote that I said years ago that, when I said it, I really wasn’t trying to be funny,” she said. “I was just being honest and everybody’s kind of blowing it out of proportion but this guy had a shirt on and it was a picture of me that he made and the quote was underneath it — and I’m going to leave you hanging as to what it was.”

The publication determined Carey was referring to her “I don’t know her” remark. Carey would touch on the line again in an interview on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

“That was so long ago I can’t believe people make a big deal out of it,” Carey said.

But at the time of the interview, it seems that Carey and Lopez haven’t gotten to know each other at all. When Cohen asked Carey what she thought about Lopez after all these years, she repeated her iconic line.

“I don’t know her,” she said.

What Jennifer Lopez feels about Mariah Carey’s alleged dig

Lopez has been well aware of some of the reported shade that Carey has thrown the singer’s way in the past. But in her more mature years, Lopez hasn’t let Carey’s prior comments and possible shade change her feelings towards her peer. When she visited Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (via E! News), she put any feud rumors between them to bed.

“I don’t have a feud against her at all,” Lopez said. “I know from back in the day, I’ve read things that she’s said about me that were not the greatest, but we have never met. Like, we don’t know each other. I think it’s kind of from word of mouth of things that have happened in the past that I’m not really aware of. But I don’t know.”

Although the two haven’t gotten any closer over the years, Lopez insisted that she hoped that would change eventually.

“I would love to meet her and I would love to be friends with her,” Lopez said. “I think she’s incredibly talented and I’ve always been a fan of hers. ‘My All’ is one of my favorite songs of all time. I just love her. It saddens me to hear anything that’s negative because I’m a fan of hers.”

How Jennifer Lopez felt about Mariah Carey replacing her on ‘American Idol’

Aside from being singers, Lopez and Carey share something else in common. They’ve both acted as judges for the hit reality series American Idol. Lopez first joined the show in season 10, then returned for season 11. But she took a break from guiding aspiring singers on the show’s 12^th season, and Carey would be cast to make up for Lopez’s absence. In an interview Lopez did with E! News, she was asked if she thought Carey would make a good choice.

“I think so, yeah! Why not? She’s a musician for a long time she has a lot of experience. And it’s that experience you offer them at the end of the day, the contestants just want to get better and grow through the process,” Lopez said.

She also took the time to offer Carey some advice on her American Idol gig.

“Just enjoy the journey,” Lopez offered. “There is pressure as far as the live shows, but you know what? Just remember you’re there at the end of the day to help those contestants grow and to get to the end and to get to that finale. And whenever I thought about that it always made my job a little less pressure-filled and a littler easier, because it’s not about you. It wasn’t about me, it was about them. It was about helping them and that always made it a lot of fun for me. I’m going to miss it a lot.”

John Miller Allegedly Wants to Give Jennifer Garner the Dream That Ben Affleck Never Did

Antonio Stallings — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:36:00 +0000

Jennifer Garner has been secretly dating her current boyfriend John Miller for quite some time now. According to some sources, Miller may be planning one major thing to impress Garner in a way that her ex-husband Ben Affleck didn’t.

Jennifer Garner hopes to finally live out her romantic fantasy with John Miller according to insiders

Jennifer Garner | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Garner didn’t seem too eager to walk down the aisle with anyone else after her divorce from Affleck. Although years had passed by since the two parted ways as a couple, it seemed marriage was a far-away concept for the Marvel star.

“I don’t know. I’m so far from it. And I don’t know that marriage would need to be a part… I mean I definitely don’t think that I’ll be single forever,” she once told People. “But this is not the time. I don’t need to complicate it; I’m good.”

But that didn’t mean Garner regretted marrying Affleck when she did. In a 2016 interview with Vanity Fair, she opened up about her emotional state a few years after her divorce announcement. The Peppermint star seemed to be in high spirits. Although her marriage with Affleck didn’t end well, she wouldn’t have changed a thing about it.

“I didn’t marry the big fat movie star; I married him,” she said. “And I would go back and remake that decision. I ran down the beach to him, and I would again. You can’t have these three babies and so much of what we had. He’s the love of my life.”

However, rumors have surfaced that she might be entertaining marriage again — this time with longtime boyfriend John Miller. A source for InTouch claimed Garner recently checked out wedding dresses in Paris, where she’s allegedly fantasized about a dream ceremony.

“Jen and John have taken a lot more trips to Europe than people realize,” the source claimed. “Paris is one of their favorite escapes, and they’ve decided getting married there this coming spring is something they want to do.”

Her hypothetical Paris wedding would also be different than the wedding she had with Affleck. Garner and Affleck had a private wedding ceremony on the exotic Turks and Caicos Islands with few guests. According to the insider, if she and Miller do wed in Paris, it’ll align more with what she envisioned a true wedding to be.

“This time around she wants a big wedding in a dream location, and John is all for it,” the source added. “He loves the idea of giving her something that Ben never did, so he’s totally encouraging her to go all out. He’s got plenty of money and wants to totally spoil her.”

Jennifer Garner likes that she and Ben Affleck aren’t a power couple

Garner remains tight-lipped regarding her relationship with Miller. So much so that the little information spilled out about them usually comes from third-party sources. The media has linked the pair together on and off since 2018, and their relationship is still under the radar. What’s known about Miller is that he isn’t in the same profession as the Elektra star.

Miller is currently the CEO of the tech company Cali Group, which he founded in 2011. This makes the two even more of a mystery. However, despite their different careers, they seem to be a perfect match for each other, as they’re reportedly still together to this day.

According to one source, a reason why Garner is so smitten by Miller is because he’s different from Affleck. Since Miller doesn’t have the level of fame as Affleck, he and Garner have successfully managed to keep their romance private. It’s been a nice change of pace for the actor.

“They’re not into the power couple trend,” another source confided to InTouch. “They’re homebodies but like to go out occasionally, and they both like movies, books, and cooking.”

Because Garner takes their privacy so seriously, they haven’t arrived at red carpet events together like she and Affleck have in the past. So far, they’ve gone out of their way to avoid being seen or photographed together if they could help it. But the secrecy they’ve maintained is allegedly an improvement from having a relationship surrounded by publicity. The source went on to say, that because of these factors, Garner is “relieved” Miller isn’t like Affleck in that sense.

“In Jen’s eyes, John’s a keeper,” the insider claimed.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Would Make This Lawyer Nervous if He Was Released From Jail: ‘I’d Beef Up Security’

Antonio Stallings — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 02:38:00 +0000

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has tried to bail out of jail three times unsuccessfully. He and his defense team haven’t been able to convince the judge overseeing the case that he could be trusted outside of his cell. Although this doesn’t mean Diddy will lose his case when he’s officially tried, it may call into question his chances of proving his innocence. There’s one lawyer, however, who hopes that Diddy will spend the rest of his years behind bars. If only because, she claims, it’ll help her feel a bit safer.

A witness’s lawyer is ready for potential retaliation from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Sean Diddy Combs | Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Attorney Ariel Mitchell-Kidd has has been vigorously defending some of her clients against Diddy in the wake of his arrest. The attorney represents several alleged victims and witnesses of Diddy’s crimes, so Mitchell-Kidd has been providing even more details regarding his case. Especially from her clients’ perspective. She and her clients have been well aware of Diddy’s attempts to bail out of prison, for instance.

The attorney claimed that they all felt a bit threatened by the idea of Diddy being released after his most recent bond request. Diddy told the judge that he was willing to stay in a three-bedroom apartment under heavy surveillance if it meant not being in jail. This time, it looked like there was a higher chance for Diddy to be granted bail. At least after the judge told him and his team he’d deliberate over the music mogul’s offer over the weekend. However, Mitchell-Kidd was confident in the court’s judgment, even if her clients were concerned about Diddy getting his way.

“All of them are very apprehensive about their safety if he were to be granted bond,” Mitchell-Kidd said in an interview with NewsNation. “I am confident in the court. I am sure that the court will remain with their previous decision of no bond. I feel like the judge only gave this, ‘Oh, let me think about it,’ to not make it as obvious.”

It turned out Mitchell-Kidd was right, and Diddy was once again denied bail. Which was a relief for Mitchell-Kidd, too, as she admitted she’d also be apprehensive with Diddy walking around.

“I will say if he does get out, I’m grateful to hear that the judge won’t let him come back to Miami. So, to that extent I’m very grateful. If he were to come back to Miami, I probably would be a little nervous and probably beef up security. But other than that, I know I have God’s protection, so I’m not scared,” she said.

Ariel Mitchell-Kidd claimed she’s been contacted about one of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ alleged tapes

Like many lawyers involved in Diddy’s case, Mitchell-Kidd has asserted she has access to information that helps prove Diddy’s guilt. Including the sex tapes Diddy reportedly recorded starring certain high-profile celebrities, without their knowledge, to blackmail them. It was rumored that these tapes were some of the many items confiscated during the raids On Diddy’s LA and Miami homes earlier in the year. However, there have been other murmurs that a few of the sex tapes made their way into the public. And reportedly, one even fell on Mitchell-Kidd’s lap.

“There already have been tapes leaking around Hollywood being shopped around. But one particular person contacted me to shop a particular video,” she said. “I can tell the video was pornographic. This was in his Atlanta home, and it does seem like the person isn’t looking into the video. To me, it doesn’t seem like that person knows they’re being video-taped,” she once said according to her separate interview with NewsNation.

According to Mitchell-Kidd, she’s been trying to bring some degree of justice to Diddy since 2021. With the mountain of allegations against him, it seems that her persistence is finally paying off.

Meghan Markle May Not Be American Riviera Orchard’s CEO for Long

Mandi Kerr — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 02:15:00 +0000

Meghan Markle has a new job title, CEO. That’s right. The Duchess of Sussex is heading up her new lifestyle brand, American Orchard Riviera. She’s reportedly signed on for the position but she may not do the job for long. Why? Because of a partnership that’s reportedly brewing between her and Netflix.

Meghan Markle is reportedly American Riviera Orchard’s new CEO

Following a long search for a CEO, Meghan has reportedly installed herself in the position, according to the New York Post. “She is the CEO of American Riviera Orchard,” a “source in the know” told the outlet.

“Despite having interviewed several candidates for the position,” royal commentator Richard Eden wrote for the Daily Mail, Meghan “was unable to find anyone who matched her expectations.”

It comes after Meghan’s initial search for a CEO proved unsuccessful back in April 2024, shortly after she publicly announced her new lifestyle brand on Instagram.

Meghan’s Netflix partnership could mean the streamer picks a different CEO

Meghan Markle | Diego Cuevas/Getty Images

Eden continued, writing the difficulties Meghan had in finding a CEO for American Riviera Orchard has led her to a “commercial” partnership in her and Prince Harry’s five-year Netflix deal, which is set to expire in 2025.

“I reported that the Duchess’s difficulties had led to an intriguing new development: she had begun negotiations with Netflix about the U.S. streaming giant entering into a commercial partnership with American Riviera Orchard,” Eden wrote.

“This is something new for Netflix,” a source told the royal commentator, noting it would coincide with Meghan’s upcoming series about cooking, gardening, and entertaining. (Filming wrapped over the summer.)

“It would run the lifestyle business with Meghan, developing products as spin-offs from her show,” they explained. Part of the deal could, they added, be making someone other than Meghan CEO. “If a partnership is agreed,” the source said, “it’s likely that Netflix would install its own CEO to run operations.”

So, if the commercial partnership goes through—and it’s a big if at this point—Meghan’s time as American Riviera Orchard’s CEO could very well be short-lived.

Meghan’s legal team is still working on American Riviera Orchard’s trademark

The legal battle to secure a trademark for the name of Meghan’s lifestyle brand is still underway. Per a New York Post report, her legal team recently filed for a three-month extension. That means they must meet the next deadline or start the entire process over again.

The extension comes after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office received a protest filing to trademark American Riviera Orchard on Oct. 31, 2024. Documents obtained by the outlet showed it came from Harry & David, a premium food and gift brand, who argued the name’s too similar to their “Royal Riviera” line of products on which they currently have a trademark.

A month earlier, in September 2024, American Riviera Orchard’s trademark application hit another big snag. The USPTO refused the application because businesses can’t trademark geographical locations, and American Riviera Orchard is a nod to Montecito, California, the affluent Santa Barbara town where Meghan lives with the Duke of Sussex and their two children.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Were the Cutest Couple at British Fashion Awards as He Sweetly Honors His ‘Lady’ in Touching Speech

Ali Hicks — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:35:54 +0000

London’s biggest night in fashion celebrated outstanding contributions to the style industry over the past year. Hosted by the British Fashion Council Foundation, the 2024 British Fashion Awards took place in London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall and saw a star-studded guest list wearing their best. A$AP Rocky received a special honor during the fundraiser, bringing his partner Rihanna for a fun date night.

Rihanna supported A$AP Rocky during his big night at The Fashion Awards 2024

Rihanna and Asap Rocky at The Fashion Awards 2024 presented by Pandora | Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

A$AP Rocky received the Cultural Innovator Award from The British Fashion Council Foundation. Presented by French fashion designer Michèle Lamy, the award went to the American-Barbadian rapper due to his bold style ventures from the last year, including his menswear label’s debut at Paris Fashion Week and viral campaigns for Bottega Veneta. When A$AP Rocky took the stage, he stated, “This is surreal right now. This is crazy. It’s about f***ing time, you know what I’m saying?”

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at London’s Royal Albert Hall on December 2, 2024 | Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Rihanna watched from their seats with a huge smile as her partner of over four years continued, “About five years ago I was invited here by my lady ’cause she was accepting an award,” A$AP Rocky explained, referencing their joint appearance at the Fashion Awards in 2019. “I was just in the crowd … thinking to myself, ‘I could do this s**t too. I could do it too — I need one of those awards. That’s gonna look real nice on the shelf.'” The audience laughed as he animatedly joked on stage.

A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, and British fashion editor Edward Enninful at The Fashion Awards 2024 | Kate Green/Getty Images for BFC

Growing serious, A$AP Rocky stated, “But honestly though, I’m very honored. Being a cultural innovator means so much to me, especially being a rapper and having endeavors in the fashion industry. And I think that the lines have definitely merged now. Thank you to the British Fashion Council. So to all the young designers who was nominated today who may or may not have won tonight, I just hope that this is a token of encouragement to show you that you can do this shit too.”

The fashionable couple left the kids at home for their special night

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky at the Royal Albert Hall on December 2, 2024 in London | Neil Mockford/FilmMagic

Rihanna beamed throughout A$AP Rocky’s speech with fans taking to Instagram to comment, “How cute Rihanna’s look of joy says it all,” and “Awwwww well deserved. GOAT for a reason.” The parents of two sons went all out for the big night. A$AP Rocky and Rihanna held hands as they walked the red carpet in style. The 36-year-old rapper wore an oversized navy suit by Bottega Veneta with a red tie and white button-up.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky backstage at The Fashion Awards 2024 | Dave Benett/Getty Images

Rihanna donned one of the most exciting looks of the night. The 36-year-old singer and businesswoman wore an icy blue fur look from Christian Lacroix’s Fall/Winter 2002 couture collection. The furry wrap dress and shawl showed off her curves. She accented the piece with black tights, pointed-toe heels, and black leather opera gloves. Her pièce de résistance, a blue furry hat, completed the wild ensemble.

Rita Ora Stands by Her Bold Mullet and Bleached Brows, Explains Inspiration for Wacky Look

Ali Hicks — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:14:38 +0000

It takes a lot of shock pop culture fans these days, but Rita Ora managed to do it. The British pop star is known for her sexy, feminine style. But Ora walked the red carpet at the 2024 British Fashion Awards in her masculine take on ’80s power dressing. After the annual fundraiser and awards show, the “Your Song” singer took to social media to explain herself.

Rita Ora leaves fans speechless with ’80s style

Rita Ora at The Fashion Awards 2024 | Samir Hussein/WireImag

Ora joined dozens of celebrities from the UK and beyond to celebrate outstanding contributions to the fashion industry over the past year, including exceptional talent in womenswear and menswear. The “Anywhere” singer looked almost unrecognizable in a Primark pinstripe three-piece suit with exaggerated shoulder pads.

Rita Ora on December 2, 2024 in London | Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Showcasing her ever-evolving style, Ora added wide-leg pants, a classic striped button-up, and a pink patterned tie. She accessorized with gigantic silver coil earrings, stacks of metal cuffs, and nearly one statement ring per finger. Perhaps most shocking were Ora’s choices regarding the hair on her head.

Rita Ora’s jewelry details at The Fashion Awards 2024 in London | JB Lacroix/WireImage

The 34-year-old bleached her eyebrows to a barely-there blonde shade. She embraced an iconic ’80s hairstyle, the mullet, via a matching bleach-blonde wig. Celebrity hairstylist Rio Sreedharan applied the piece, creating volume up top and curly tendrils down the back of Ora’s neck. Sreedharan has been known to push boundaries. He’s worked with clients like Bella Hadid, Naomi Campbell, and Cara Delevingne to create avant-garde looks.

Rita Ora gives an explanation for her look

Rita Ora at The Fashion Awards 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BFC; Dave Benett/Getty Images

Ora took to social media to explain the meaning behind her business attire at the British Fashion Awards. In an Instagram Story, she said, “Let me talk to you about the inspiration. I wanted timeless with an edge. The mismatching hair just feels so classic and iconic. We decided to pick this oversized suit that has loads of different colors, architectural jewelry, and a twist on a timeless suit.” Ora credited ISAMAYA Beauty for her glossy bronzed copper lip and lashes.

Rita Ora and Vera Sahatçiu at The Fashion Awards 2024 Presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall | Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images; Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Ora walked the red carpet with her mom, Vera Sahatçiu, who wore a complimentary suit in several shades of gray. Vera, a mental health advocate and psychiatrist, collaborated with her daughter on a clothing line for Primark. The Irish fashion retailer label happens to be a patron of the British Fashion Awards, it even more appropriate for Rita to debut her look. She and her mom custom-designed both suits. They’ll be available in stores next year — perfect for fans who want to emulate her look.

Kim Porter’s Father Broke His Silence on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Arrest: ‘The Truth Will Come Out’

Emma McKee — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:54:00 +0000

When Kim Porter and Sean “Diddy” Combs broke up for the first time, her father helped her forgive him and welcome him back into her life. Combs and Porter broke up for good in 2007, but they remained friendly. Porter’s father knew Combs for years and is now struggling to understand the multiple allegations and lawsuits against him. He spoke about how he feels about it.

Kim Porter’s father shared his thoughts on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest

Jake Porter knew Combs for years. He liked Combs while he dated his daughter, and later mourned with him at her 2018 funeral. He said he felt shocked by the recent allegations against him.

“The truth will come out,” he told the Daily Mail. “It always does in the end.”

Kim Porter and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs | Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

While he declined to comment on the charges piling up against Combs, he said the video of him attacking Cassie Ventura horrified him.

“When I saw the video of what he did to Cassie,” Porter said, “I was disgusted. I don’t really have much to say beyond that.”

Jake Porter declined to comment on how he thinks Diddy’s trial will go. He feels confident that the truth will prevail, though.

“Everyone’s innocent until proven guilty I guess, but the truth will come out,” he said.

Kim Porter’s father helped her forgive Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs after their breakup

When Combs and Porter broke up for the first time, he tried to get her back. His infidelity ended the relationship. To make amends, he consistently flew to Georgia, where she was living with family.

“I think the threat of losing his freedom forced him to grow up and take responsibility for his actions,” Porter told Essence, adding, “[He was] forced to come to me to work things out. And he really had to jump through some hoops. He was on the plane every weekend, talking to my mom and my grandmother and telling the kids, ‘Daddy made a mistake.’”

She said her father ultimately helped her forgive Combs.

“I don’t know what those conversations were like,” Porter said, “but it was enough for my father to say to me, ‘Kimberly, I made a mistake with your mother. We all make mistakes.’”

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ mother spoke about his arrest

Many people have either condemned Combs or tried to distance themselves from him. His mother is standing by his side, though.

“It is heartbreaking to see my son judged not for the truth, but for a narrative created out of lies,” she wrote in a statement, per the BBC.

Janice Combs and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

She does not believe he did everything his accusers say he did.

“My son may not have been entirely truthful about certain things, such as denying he has ever gotten violent with an ex-girlfriend when the hotel’s surveillance showed otherwise,” she said. “Sometimes, the truth and a lie become so closely intertwined that it becomes terrifying to admit one part of the story, especially when that truth is outside the norm or is too complicated to be believed. This is why I believe my son’s civil legal team opted to settle the ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit instead of contesting it until the end, resulting in a ricochet effect as the federal government used this decision against my son by interpreting it as an admission of guilt.”

How to get help: In the U.S., call the RAINN National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 to connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

Every Celebrity Scandal Ashton Kutcher Has Been Connected To

Andrea Francese — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:47:00 +0000

Ashton Kutcher has, once again, found himself on the outskirts of a celebrity scandal. While Kutcher hasn’t been the center of any scandals (at least not yet), he’s been astonishingly close to several. His connection to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has only reignited interest in his connection to some of Hollywood’s most shocking moments. We’ve collected all of Kutcher’s connections to scandals.

Ashton Kutcher was slammed for comments he made about Joe Paterno

Ashton Kutcher was at the center of several public relations missteps early in his career. Still, one of the worst came in 2011 when he took to social media to “protest” the firing of Joe Paterno, a college football coach. In the tweet, Kutcher called the firing in “poor taste.”

Ashton Kutcher | Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

According to People, the tweet stayed live for several hours before someone informed the actor that Paterno had been fired because of a sexual abuse scandal at Penn State. Paterno was let go after he was accused of covering up crimes committed by Jerry Sandusky. Kutcher returned to the platform and insisted he was unaware of the sex abuse scandal at the time of his tweet.

Ashton Kutcher’s behavior while married to Demi Moore has been questioned

Kutcher apparently has a track record of taking action without thinking about consequences. His Paterno tweet is one example, but his behavior during his short-lived marriage to Demi Moore is another. Moore’s 2019 memoir, Inside Out, paints a scathing picture of a self-absorbed and often immature husband who brought a lot of trouble to his then-wife.

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore | Amanda Edwards/WireImage

In her book, Moore alleges Kutcher regularly cheated on her and pressured her into sex acts she wasn’t comfortable with, including threesomes. She also claims he was unsupportive of her sobriety and was unapologetic when it came to his bad behavior. According to an interview with Esquire, Kutcher was “pissed” when the memoir was released.

The ‘That 70s’ Show’ star and his wife came under fire for their take on Danny Masterson’s scandal

The Penn State sex scandal was the first sexual abuse scandal Kutcher was connected to, but it would not be the last. Kutcher and his wife, Mila Kunis, came under fire in 2023 after they penned character letters ahead of Danny Masterson’s rape conviction sentencing. Kutcher and Kunis suggested Masterson was a “role model” and “kind” in letters they sent to the judge sentencing the former star.

Danny Masterson is arraigned on three rape charges at Los Angeles Superior Court on Sept. 18, 2020 | Lucy Nicholson/pool/AFP via Getty Images

A jury convicted Masterson of raping two women. He is serving a lengthy sentence for those crimes. After receiving a lot of criticism for their character letters, Kunis and Kutcher addressed what they wrote. They claimed they understood the “hurt” they caused and insisted they did not intend to question the legitimacy of the jury’s findings.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has spent decades in the spotlight, but recent headlines about the music mogul are anything but good. Combs was arrested in September 2024 on a host of criminal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. He is awaiting trial.

Ashton Kutcher and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hanging out in West Hollywood, California together | George Pimentel/WireImage

Combs has amassed plenty of famous friends during his years in the entertainment industry. Ashton Kutcher is reportedly one of them. Kutcher’s name became connected to the sex scandal thanks to something Diddy once said. Combs once revealed that he, Kutcher, and Jamie Foxx used to party together regularly. He referred to himself and his pals as the new “rat pack.” While Kutcher’s team has tried to downplay their relationship, his connection to Combs and his past connection to Masterson has many fans side-eying him.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Had a 20-Foot Sculpture of Kim Porter Built to Show Her ‘Curvature’

Lauren Weiler — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:58:00 +0000

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs had several high-profile relationships through the years. And the public was well aware of his long-time romance with Kim Porter. Porter and Combs dated from the early ’90s to 2007 and had three kids together. Recently, exclusive photos show how Combs had a 20-foot sculpture of Porter in the backyard of his Los Angeles mansion.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs once discussed the 20-foot sculpture of Kim Porter’s body that he had in his backyard

Kim Porter was likely the greatest love of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life. The on-again, off-again couple started dating in the early ’90s and broke up in 1999. In 1998, the couple welcomed a baby boy, Christian Casey. Combs moved on with Jennifer Lopez for two years and went back to Porter in 2003. Porter and Combs then had twins, D’Lila Star and Jessie James, in 2006. The couple split one final time in 2007. Porter died in 2018 from lobar pneumonia, and the exes remained committed co-parents until her death.

DailyMail.com obtained exclusive photos of a 20-foot chrome sculpture resembling a woman’s body. The sculpture is cut off at the knees and neck and looms over the rose gardens in the backyard of Combs’ Los Angeles mansion. In the past, Combs explained that the sculpture was a monument of Porter’s body.

During an Instagram livestream with Fat Joe in 2020, Combs explained that he had the sculpture made three years before Porter’s death. According to Combs, the decision came after he went on a “spiritual retreat.”

Fat Joe asked Combs if the sculpture allowed him to feel like Porter was still with him.

“Without a doubt,” Combs answered, “because, look, you can see the curvature, you know what I’m saying? My baby had a little badonkadonk.”

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Kim Porter during the 2006 BET Awards | J. Strauss/FilmMagic

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is trying to sell his LA mansion

Homeland Security raided two of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ properties in March 2024 — months before the mogul’s arrest in September 2024. Combs put his LA mansion up for sale in September 2024. While the home has many appealing features, including the sculpture of Kim Porter, he’s allegedly having trouble selling it.

Real estate sources told TMZ in November 2024 that Combs had “only a few” potential buyers on the property. A married couple allegedly looked at the home but felt “creeped out.” One source noted there’s an “ick factor” associated with the house due to the allegations against Combs. Additionally, realtors told the news outlet that Combs had a “ridiculous” asking price of $61.5 million.

The hip-hop mogul said losing Kim Porter ‘broke’ his heart ‘forever’

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kim Porter weren’t dating when Porter died in 2018. However, Combs later clarified that he loved her. When she died it “broke” his heart “forever.”

“I always said that I can’t make a hit record unless my heart is broken. It’s just like a vulnerable state that you’re in, and so, when I lost Kim, it broke my heart forever,” Combs told Entertainment Tonight in September 2023. “I just wanted to turn it into something positive, you know what I’m saying?”

The media outlet asked Combs if he believed he’d find love again. “I still believe that I will,” Combs answered. “I’m not looking at it in a negative way. I just don’t know what the future holds, you know? So I gotta be happy for the love that I felt. I can’t chase the love that I had.”

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