Music
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs To Stay In Jail While Appeals Court Takes Up Bail Fight
NEW YORK — A federal appeals court judge has ruled that Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in custody as he prepares a third bail application in his sex trafficking case, which is set to go to trial in May.
In a judgment filed Friday, Circuit Judge William J. Nardini refused the hip-hop mogul’s immediate release from jail while a three-judge panel considered his bail application.
Combs’ lawyers filed an appeal with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on September 30 after two judges denied his release.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs To Stay In Jail While Appeals Court Takes Up Bail Fight
Combs, 54, has been imprisoned in a federal jail in Brooklyn since his September 16 arrest on allegations that he used his “power and prestige” as a music artist to coerce female victims into drugged-up, elaborately staged sexual performances with male sex workers in gatherings known as “Freak Offs.”
Combs has pleaded not guilty to racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, stating that he forced and tortured women for years with the support of a network of colleagues and workers, silencing victims via blackmail and violence such as kidnapping, fire, and physical beatings.
Three weeks ago, a court denied the defense’s $50 million bail bid, which would have allowed the “I’ll Be Missing You” singer to be placed under house arrest at his Florida mansion with GPS tracking and stringent visitor limits.
Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr., who has since recused himself from the case, stated that prosecutors presented “clear and convincing evidence” that Combs poses a danger to the community. He stated that “no condition or set of conditions” could prevent Combs from hindering the inquiry, threatening or hurting witnesses.
“Indeed, hardly a risk of flight, he is a 54-year-old father of seven, a U.S. citizen, an extraordinarily successful artist, businessman, and philanthropist, and one of the most recognizable people on earth,” according to the lawyers.
Combs’ lawyers have not asked Arun Subramanian, the new trial judge, to consider releasing him on bond. Subramanian said at a hearing Thursday that Combs, who stood with his lawyers in a gray jail jumpsuit, might be willing to discuss the problem.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs To Stay In Jail While Appeals Court Takes Up Bail Fight
After setting a trial date of May 5, Subramanian briefly questioned Combs’ lawyers about his treatment in the Metropolitan Detention Center, which has been beset by violence and disorder for years.
Combs’ lawyer, Mark Agnifilo, who had earlier sought to have him transferred to a New Jersey jail, told the judge, “We’re making a go of the MDC. “The MDC has been very responsive to us.”
Another Combs lawyer, Anthony Ricco, told reporters outside the courthouse that “he’s doing fine.” It’s a tricky situation. “He is making the best of the situation.”
However, Ricco stated that “nobody’s OK with staying in jail for now.”
SOURCE | AP
Music
One Direction Singer Liam Payne Found Dead In Buenos Aires, Local Media Reports
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died outside a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires on Wednesday, according to local media.
The 31-year-old British musician fell from the building’s third story.
According to officials, leading local newspapers La Nacion and Clarin reported that police were dispatched to the hotel in the capital’s beautiful Palermo neighborhood in response to an emergency call describing “an aggressive man who may be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.”
According to news sources, ambulance workers confirmed the singer’s death after finding him in an inside hotel patio.
One Direction Singer Liam Payne Found Dead In Buenos Aires, Local Media Reports
Liam Payne rocketed to global popularity as a member of the now-defunct pop band One Direction, alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson.
The boy band formed after finishing third on the British edition of the X Factor music competition show in 2010, however, the group disbanded in 2016 as its members pursued various pursuits, including individual careers.
SOURCE | Reuters
Music
Former Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist Jake E. Lee Shot 6 Times In Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Jake E. Lee, Ozzy Osbourne’s former guitarist, was shot and injured many times in Las Vegas early Tuesday morning.
According to an emailed statement from Las Vegas police, the victim was shot around 2:40 a.m. Tuesday and taken to the hospital for treatment. There have been no arrests, and the police department said the investigation into the incident, which occurred in a suburb about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of the Strip, is still ongoing.
Former Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist Jake E. Lee Shot Multiple Times In Las Vegas
“No further comments will be made while the incident is being investigated by the police.” “Jake and his family appreciate your respect for their privacy at this time,” the message stated.
Amanda Cagan, the representative, said the incident occurred as Lee was walking his dog.
“By the grace of God, no major organs were hit, he’s fully responsive, and expected to make a full recovery,” Tim Heyne, manager for Lee’s rock band Red Dragon Cartel, told The Associated Press.
Former Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist Jake E. Lee Shot Multiple Times In Las Vegas
Jake, 67, was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and reared in San Diego. He played guitar in various bands on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip during the 1980s glam metal movement, including an early version of Ratt.
He joined Ozzy Osbourne’s band in 1982 and stayed until 1987, appearing on albums such as 1983’s “Bark at the Moon.” He later played in the metal band Badlands and released two solo albums. He most recently led the Red Dragon Cartel.
SOURCE | AP
Music
Jennifer Lopez Reflects On How Her ‘World Exploded’ In The Past Year
Jennifer Lopez is getting honest about her life.
Lopez spoke with comedian Nikki Glaser for Interview magazine about the last year of her life, which included the cancelation of her planned concert tour and the dissolution of her marriage to Ben Affleck.
Glaser and Lopez began their conversation discussing Lopez’s role as Judy Robles in the film “Unstoppable.” Robles is the mother of Anthony Robles, an athlete born with one leg who went on to become a successful wrestler.
Glaser connected Jennifer’s training for the part to the star’s “struggle with low self-esteem.”
Jennifer Lopez Reflects On How Her ‘World Exploded’ In The Past Year
“My whole life has been proving my enoughness,” she stated. “Dealing with feeling like you’re enough starts when you’re very young, and it takes a long time to figure out because you don’t look at yourself that way. Something is driving you and your decisions, and you don’t understand why.”
Jennifer attributed some of her inspiration to childhood memories of “being ignored, being a middle child, having a very outgoing mom and a dad who worked all day and all night, and feeling like you weren’t important, like you weren’t a priority.”
“That embeds in you, and I believe your parents are doing their best. Even now, as a parent, I have a lot more empathy for what they’ve gone through,” she explained. “I love my parents, but I can see how their personalities and upbringing influenced me. You won’t even know till those traits show in your actual grownup relationships.”
The talk then shifted to her recent months, which have not been easy for Jennifer.
Jennifer felt a sense of accomplishment after working on the movie, “This Is Me…Now” music, short film, and documentary.
“I’m good,” she said. “I did all the work and look at where I am, and then it was like my whole f**king world exploded.”
Lopez’s highly publicized relationship with Affleck, which saw them reuniting decades after their first engagement ended, received even more attention in August when she filed for divorce.
Jennifer Lopez Reflects On How Her ‘World Exploded’ In The Past Year
It appears that she is now gazing forward rather than back.
“Now I’m excited, when you say you’re just going to be on your own,” Lopez laughed. “Yes, I’m not looking for anybody, because everything that I’ve done over the past 25, 30 years, being in these different challenging situations, what can I f**kng do when it’s just me flying on my own.”
“What if I’m just free?” she continued.
“Unstoppable” is set for a limited release in theaters in December.
SOURCE | CNN
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