Cassie Ventura’s attorneys have released a statement following Sean “Diddy” Combs’ video apology following the release of footage from 2016 where he allegedly beat Ventura, 37, at a hotel, which matches allegations that she made against the rapper, 54. Ventura’s lawyer Meredith Firetog of Wigdor LLP responded to Combs’ apology in a statement obtained by reporters.
In the statement, Firetog responded to the rapper’s apology video. “Combs’ most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt. When Cassie and multiple other women came forward, he denied everything and suggested that his victims were looking for a payday,” she said. “That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.” Video footage of an altercation between Combs and Ventura was released. The clip shows the two of them in a hotel, and he can be seen physically assaulting her, which matches allegations that she brought against the producer in her November lawsuit, which was settled a day later. Just two days after the video footage was released, Combs took to Instagram to share an apology video for the incident. He captioned the post, “I’m truly sorry.” The Bad Boy Records founder said that he took “full responsibility for my actions in that video.” In his apology, Combs claimed that he sought professional help after the incident, and he was still sorry for it. “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life. Sometimes you gotta do that. I was f**ked up. I mean I hit rock bottom but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable,” he said, via People. “Disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it, I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I’m committed to be a better man. Each and every day.”
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And one star who has a reputation for going above and beyond for his fans is Hong Kong singer Jackson Wang. The 30-year-old surprised a pair of fans with a gift when he graced the opening of the new Louis Vuitton boutique at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Though Jackson was only slated to make an appearance in the evening, fans reportedly began showing up at the mall before it opened. By 7pm, large crowds had gathered on several floors waiting to catch a glimpse of the idol. When Jackson arrived at around 8.10pm, he was greeted by the screams of his fans. Dressed in Louis Vuitton’s Damier Buffalo red and black plaid tweed jacket and black pants, the singer stepped out the car carrying the luxury brand’s orange box. As he made his way down the red carpet, Jackson interacted with fans, shaking hands and giving high-fives. He then approached two fans and asked if they were a couple. After waiting for their response, he opened the box, took out an LV bag and gifted it to them. Yes, just like that! Jackson also autographed the box the bag came in and took a photo with the couple. The bag looks to be the Keepall Bandoulière 25 Monogram Eclipse, which costs S$3.4K. Netizens were super envious of the couple, saying they'd give anything to be them. Yes, us too. Are they or aren’t they together? That’s the question fans are asking after Cardi B and Offset reunited at a 2024 Met Gala after-party earlier this month. But nearly five months after the pair announced their separation, Cardi, 31, is ready to share what could be next for her marriage.
“I think it through,” the “Bodak Yellow” rapper shared with Rolling Stone in an interview published Thursday, May 16. “We think it through, because we do love each other. It’s not even about love. We’re best friends and it’s like, ‘OK. Well, there was a time that I didn’t have a best friend or I didn’t have a support system.’ It’s not even about, ‘How do you leave a partner?’ How do you stop talking to your best friend?” Cardi and Offset — who share Kulture, 5, and Wave, 2 — have had an on-again, off-again relationship over the years with their most recent split happening in 2023. In December, the Whipshots founder took to Instagram Live to admit she’d be single “for a minute.” In her latest interview, Cardi admitted that she doesn’t always put her romantic relationship high on the priority list. “We have our own bad stuff. We’re from two different worlds,” she explained. “Sometimes I cannot be…not that I cannot be a wife. It’s just like, my career takes my life. You know what I’m saying? My career comes first, then my kids come second. And then sometimes I don’t realize that I’m putting so many things before my relationship.” To this day, Cardi remembers the “hard time” she experienced with her husband as she worked on new music. “It’s like, ‘Put your album out. You’re overstressing. When was the last time we went on a vacation?’ And it’s like, ‘I don’t got time to go on a vacation because this comes first,’” Cardi recalled. “This comes first and then my kids come second. The little things I have to take care of then come. I sometimes feel like I do probably put my relationship last.” During her chat with reporters, Cardi snuck in a FaceTime with Offset, 32, after he received a gold tooth. After she complimented the look, Cardi shared the status of her relationship with the Migos alum. “We’re all right now,” she said with a giggle. Remember when MGS girl Kylie Teo, the lucky recipient of Taylor Swift's '22 hat' at The Eras Tour in Singapore, told us it "felt like it was raining" when she hugged Tay Tay, who was drenched in perspiration?
We're guessing the experience would be the same thing for fans of Taiwanese pop diva Jolin Tsai at one of her Ugly Beauty World Tour shows. A netizen recently shared a video of the 43-year-old star performing her 2018 hit 'Ugly Beauty' at her concert in Changzhou, China. Jolin was dressed like Barbie — blonde hair with a hotpink tight-fitting leather balloon-sleeve jacket, a mini skirt and boots. She had performed a few dance numbers prior to 'Ugly Beauty' and was already sweating buckets by the time she got to that song. While moving her arms during the dance, fans noticed water shooting out of Jolin's sleeves. No, she didn't have water guns hidden up her sleeves, it was all sweat. So can you imagine how much she was perspiring at that time? Netizens were very impressed by how professional Jolin was. "The most dedicated queen, she never complains about her hardships or how tired she is," praised one netizen. Another shared: "I was at the concert and saw that she never stopped perspiring throughout the show. Jolin really is very committed [to her craft]." “What’s The Big Deal!”: Fan Of Cecilia Yip Shouts At The Star After Failing To Take A Photo With Her7/29/2024 Hong Kong star Cecilia Yip has a strong fan base in China, thanks to her starring roles in the 1992 fantasy romance drama New Legend of Madame White Snake, and its 2019 remake, The Legend of the White Snake.
The 61-year-old recently had an unpleasant encounter with a Chinese fan at the airport — and it was all caught on video. Cecilia, known for being personable and warm with her fans, was seen handing out autographs and greeting the crowd who showed up to send her off. Just then, a man in a red floral shirt, lurched towards her to get a selfie. Noticing that the man had gotten too close, Cecilia’s assistant stretched out her arm to protect the actress and gently pushed the fan aside. “You can’t come over," she was heard saying to him. The fan, offended by the assistant’s actions, immediately yelled back: “I can’t even take a photo? What’s the big deal!” He continued to ramble incoherently, leaving Cecilia stunned. She looked at him like a deer caught in the headlights, and took a few seconds to regain her composure. She then cheerily waved goodbye to her others fans as she walked away. The clip went viral fast on Weibo, with many criticising the fan for his behaviour. Cecilia later responded to the situation, stating: “Each person has their own way of expressing their affections, and I felt everyone’s passion. It’s just that the airport isn’t the ideal place for me to interact with others. Please don’t worry, this incident will not affect my mood, because I’m still happy to meet the fans of White Snake. I would advise everybody to remain calm and logical while expressing your sentiments. What you see online is just a short clip, and I hope all of you can be kinder and more understanding of others.” The fan would also go on to post an apology for “scaring Cecilia at the airport”. He said he’s been a fan of Cecilia since a young age, and has since taken the time to reflect on his behaviour. “These days, there are hardly any chances for [me] to be so up close and personal with celebrities. As such, my emotions were running high. Now that I’m middle-aged, I’m not doing well in my career either, and I’m uncertain of my future. Upon being rejected, I had trouble containing my emotions, and it was simply a reaction to stress,” he said. For that reason, he asked for the understanding of others. However, his apology backfired and he received even more criticism, with many saying he shouldn’t be using stress as an excuse to lash out at others. Do you think he deserves forgiveness? Imagine walking on the streets and someone walks up to you and asks you cook them a meal in your home.
We're guessing unless you're a great chef and proud of your home, most of your answers would be "hell no", right? So we don't know what gave ex-Mediacorp actor Ian Fang the confidence to start his new show, IF Goes to Your Home, which aims to get 100 mums to cook a meal for him in their homes. In the show's second ep, the 34-year-old shared that he really struggled to find a willing chef. For the first ep, Ian managed to get a home-cooked meal from a granny, Madam Lu, whom he met at Bendemeer Shopping Mall. Though Madam Lu did not know who the actor was when he went up to her, she eventually still brought him home, where she made him celery pork dumplings. Ian wasn't so lucky on his second visit to Bendemeer Shopping Mall. All the aunties he approached had different reasons to turn him down. "I'm not free," said one auntie while another shot back: "My house is dirty." Another auntie even straight up told Ian to "stop filming [her]" before turning away from the camera. "I've barely been rejected in my life. I'm afraid of getting rejected again... that will make me feel embarrassed," lamented Ian. Unfortunately, that was what happened. Basically, he'd approached more than 10 aunties that day, but did not get a single "yes". In an interview with reporteres, Ian explained that he decided to start this series after getting inspiration from Chinese reality shows Let's Eat Dinner Together (2016), Darling, Mealtime (2019) and Amazing Dinner (2020), as well as Malaysian series A Challenge To Visit 100 Mums' Houses For A Meal. Before filming, Ian believed he wouldn't have any issues finding people to cook for him. "I thought it was going to be very easy. If an artiste wants to go to someone's house for a meal, they would probably 'give face' right?" he reasoned. Reality, it seems, turned out to be really humbling. "In the end, I was rejected more than 10 times. I even wanted to give up at some point," he said. It is, however, understandable why people would have qualms about having him over. "They would recognise me and want to take photos, but once I ask [them to invite me over for a meal], they would hesitate. I guess it's a privacy issue. They don't want strangers visiting their homes." When asked if he's worried that people would accuse him of taking advantage of others by asking for free meals, Ian explained that he's willing to pay for the food. “It's okay if they cook Maggi noodles for me too. Actually my team can pay for the groceries, or bring some rice or cooking oil to their homes. We can't go over empty-handed anyway," he said. After all, the main purpose of the show, according to Ian, was to find those who have lost their partners or don't have children by their side, and listen to their life stories, not so much about what dishes they can whip up. Despite a complicated relationship over many years, Britney Spears says she misses her family. In a new social media post, the pop star reflected on her bond with mom, Lynee Spears, and other relatives.
“We all have issues with our family but dear God you can’t help how much you love them,” Britney, 42, wrote via Instagram. “I’m not in this picture but I sure as hell feel like I am. On a side note … If you know me, I’ve always ended up at this kids table at every function I’ve ever been to !!! The most elite expensive dinners and I always find myself just like this sitting in the back with the kids 👧🏼👦🏼!!!” In addition to posting the cover of Yasmin Mogahed’s book, Reclaim Your Heart, the “Oops! I Did It Again” singer shared a throwback photo of Lynne, 68, and sister Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughters sitting at a kids’ table together. “I’m posting this pic because my family is absolutely beautiful and I miss them,” Britney continued. “So not to sound righteous but in a world of chaos and confusion the trickery of the devil is to mislead you and humiliate you 👿 … and make you think you’re less than !!! I wanted to share this pic because although I’m not in it … I sure as hell felt as though I was !!!” The comment comes after Britney made headlines earlier this month after she was seen being escorted out of Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont barefoot. The singer addressed the incident, claiming via Instagram that she had rolled her ankle. She also partially blamed Lynne for the ordeal. “I know my mom was involved!!!” Britney alleged in her caption. “I haven’t talked to her in 6 months and she called right after it happened before the news being out. I was set up just like she did way back when !!! I wish I had grandparents !!! I can’t stand her !!! I honestly don’t care I will say it [sic].” Lynne was later asked by reporters if she’ll “always be there no matter what” for Britney amid the drama. In response, Lynne was seen nodding, suggesting she remains in her daughter’s corner. Taiwanese singer Show Luo held his 'Bu Jian Bu San' fan meet in Hangzhou. The event, which was open to the public with free admission, was attended by a thousand fans.
This was the 44-year-old's first public event in the Mainland since 2020, the year his ex-girlfriend, Chinese influencer Grace Chow, openly condemned him for being a serial cheater. Though he eventually made his showbiz comeback in Taiwan in 2021, Show remained blacklisted in China. For this comeback event, the star brought gifts from Taiwan for members of his international fan club SFC, who flew in from different countries. During the event, Show didn't sing or dance. Instead, he played games, chatted, and took photos with his fans. Show was also surprised by his team of dancers from 2019 Chinese reality competition Street Dance of China S2, who showed up with a cake to celebrate his birthday. Show turns 45 next week, on Jul 30. Their appearance also left Show in tears. Previously, the star had promised his team that he would invite them to dance at his concerts after the competition. However, because of the scandal, he did not manage to fulfill his promise. "I owe them [a performance]," he said tearfully, before turning to his fans and repeating: "I owe you guys too." While fans are already hoping that Show can one day hold a concert in China again, some netizens are not ready to let bygones be bygones. One such netizen wrote: "People are too forgetful. He's making a comeback just like that?" "Even Show Luo can hold a fan meet in China, did the Internet forget everything [that he did]? Is it not important for celebrities to have good moral character anymore?" asked another. K-pop Star Jessi Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction On Stage, Cusses & Warns Audience Not To Share Videos7/26/2024 It's really important for celebrities to take safety precautions when wearing revealing outfits on stage.
Unfortunately for South Korean pop diva Jessi, she had to learn that the hard way. Recently, the 35-year-old star was performing at the Waterbomb 2024 Music Festival in Korea when she suffered a serious wardrobe malfunction. Jessi, who was spilling out of her silver bikini and jeans, was performing her 2023 hit single 'Gum' at the Outdoor Global Stage of the KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 when she got on her knees to twerk. As she was leaning forward, her bikini suddenly moved out of place, leaving her entire boob exposed. The audience even got a clear view of the star's nipple on the big screen right behind the stage. Jessi immediately noticed what happened and used her hands to cover herself up before turning around to adjust her bikini. She also cussed in Korean out loud. After composing herself, Jessi apologised to the audience and warned them not to post any videos of the incident online. Not like anyone listened to her though... Dean McDermott is ready to celebrate his magical new romance. The actor made his relationship with Lily Calo Instagram official by posting photos from a date night at The Magic Castle in Hollywood.
“Sometimes ya just gotta put on your best duds and take your girl to The Magic Castle,” Dean, 57, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, May 15. “Cuz she’s Magic!! 🎩#mylovey.” For the social media post, the pair exchanged a kiss before enjoying the private clubhouse for magicians and magic enthusiasts. In a surprise twist, Tori Spelling — who filed for divorce from Dean in March after nearly 18 years of marriage — appeared supportive of the move by liking the post. When a fan called Tori’s gesture “mind boggling,” Dean clapped back in the comments section. “It’s because she is a highly evolved and compassionate loving person, which is a lot more than I can say for the trolls commenting on this post,” he wrote. “Tori has a boyfriend. People get divorced and are better apart than together. That’s life. I’ll pray for happiness for all the haters.” Back in November, Tori, 51, was spotted kissing advertising CEO Ryan Cramer at Los Angeles hotspot Level 8. He has yet to appear on her social media. In regards to Dean’s girlfriend, she also took a big step in the relationship by posting a couples shot on her own Instagram. “I’ve got peace and I’ve got love ♥️ #gratefulheart,” Lily, 32, wrote on social media. Tori later saw the post and replied, “Love you both ❤️🙌.” During a recent episode of her iHeartRadio “MisSPELLING” podcast, Tori offered a closer glimpse into her relationship with Dean’s girlfriend. As it turns out, the pair have been able to develop a cordial friendship in private. “My soon-to-be ex has a girlfriend — a live-in girlfriend — who has met the kids and I like her,”. “I actually really like her. She’s supportive of him. They keep each other accountable. They’re sober.” Tori went on to say that it’s a “whole different” world with Lily in the mix as she continues to co-parent kids Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7, with Dean. |