With Diddy at the center of debate after being hit with federal charges, his mother Janice Combs has spoken up and out.

In a statement issued moments ago, the 83-year-old stressed her belief in his “innocence” after he was formally indicted on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

The Combs matriarch unpacks her frustration with the “lies” leveled against the embattled mogul and insists that his disproven claim of never being physical with Cassie does not automatically make him guilty of the criminal and growing list of civil cases mounted against him.

She pleaded, adding: “my son is not the monster they have painted him to be.”

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Cop a gander at Victoria Monét!

The GRAMMY winner scorches on the cover of Playboy Magazine‘s October issue.

Monét’s scintillating feature arrives in celebration of the freshly unwrapped ‘Jaguar II (Deluxe)’ album which brings with it new songs such as Usher collaboration ‘SOS (Sex On Sight),’ ‘1900’s,’ and ‘D*ckAtNight.’

The set follows the R&B star’s breakout success with hits such as ‘On My Mama’ and ‘Alright.’

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DaBaby once looked to have the world at his feet.

Indeed, the rapper paired inescapable anthems with an omnipresence on the live circuit.

However, it was the latter that ground his ascend to an abrupt half after the star made homophobic remarks while performing at Rolling Loud Miami in 2021.

A blazing backlash from fans, fellow artists, and brands followed, which was only intensified by the MC’s seeming reluctance to acknowledge the severity of his statements. Apologies materialized, but, for many, it was deemed too little too late.

Now, as he attempts to navigate his way back to the upper reach of the charts with his new project ‘How TF Is This A Mixtape?,’ he’s addressing the drama. And he’s claiming that “somebody pressed a button.”

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Madonna has paid emotional tribute to her brother Christopher Ciccone, whose death was announced today (October 6).

As reported, the interior designer was 63 when he succumbed to cancer and was surrounded by his husband and loved ones in his final moments.

With tributes flooding in, the latest has come from Madonna herself.

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Sabrina Carpenter continues to enjoy seismic success with her breakthrough album ‘Short n’ Sweet.’

For, its run on the Billboard 200 is proving to be anything but short and oh so sweet.

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In tragic news, it has been confirmed that Madonna‘s brother Christopher Ciccone has died.

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With GRAMMY season rapidly drawing near, debate is heating up about who should take home which award.

Beyonce, the most awarded act in the history of the ceremony, naturally finds herself at the center of the discourse. Especially given that, despite her gargantuan sum of wins, the top honor – Album of the Year – has eluded her. And unfairly so, per the masses.

As voting commences to determine the 2025 nominees, Jon Batiste – a previous Album of the Year winner and ‘Cowboy Carter’ contributor – weighed in on the LP’s chances.

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Beyonce is about her business!

Queen Bey is off to a blazing start with her latest venture SirDavis, but she isn’t resting on her laurels.

The award-winning brand, which is co-owned with Moët Hennessy, set up a luxe activation at the first-ever California Crown, a day-long event fusing thoroughbred horse racing, fine dining, and live entertainment.

SirDavis was the presenting sponsor of the event and its presence included private VIP viewing boxes – which saw signature “Honey Bee” cocktails on flow.

Many stars were on hand toasting it up with Beyonce, such as Jay-Z, Cher, Damson Idris, andShaboozey – whose unprecedented success followed his inclusion on the ‘Cowboy Carter’ album.

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As if sitting atop this week’s Billboard 200 with his third chart-topper in less than six months isn’t enough history-making news to brag about, Future – because of his latest album ‘Mixtape Pluto‘ – has also seen some of that out-of-this-world success spill over onto the Hot 100.

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From the backlash that ensued after his polarizing weigh-in on non-entrepreneurs to his shocking breakup announcement with actress-singer Halle Bailey, it seems DDG has been on the wrong side of headlines all week.

As everyone from social media commenters to podcasters and beyond continue adding their two cents on the latter topic, however, the rapper/Web personality (born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) seems poised to start the next week on the same note – especially after his fiery response to Joe Budden‘s take on events.

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Future‘s latest album, ‘Mixtape Pluto,’ may reign atop the current Billboard 200 thanks to out-of-this-world total sales (overwhelmingly powered by streaming), but – when it comes to pure sales among the week’s new entries – it appears Katy Perry is Queen!

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Method Man is getting all sorts of candid about his mental health.

The actor and Hip-Hop icon appeared on the Fat Joe Talks and seized the moment to wax candid about what he deemed a lifelong bout with depression.

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