Sean “Diddy” Combs is in some serious hot water. He’s been indicted on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and kidnapping, with accusations that he exploited women and used coercion for sexual acts. He was arrested in Manhattan on Monday night, and if convicted, he could be facing decades behind bars. His lawyer is sticking by his side, saying he’s innocent and plans to fight the charges.
Diddy’s putting up a hefty $50 million in assets, including his $48 million Miami mansion, to secure bail. He’s agreed to limit his travel, wear a GPS monitor, and has handed over his passport. The feds, though, think he’s a flight risk and dangerous. The judge will decide on his bail request today at 11:30 AM PT.
In other news, Prince Harry just got a pretty sweet inheritance from the Queen Mother’s estate—$8.5 million, to be exact. It’s his 40th birthday present. But Prince William isn’t too thrilled about it, partly because of how
Harry’s talked about the Royal Family in his book. Despite the family drama, William and Kate did acknowledge Harry’s birthday on social media. Sources say William isn’t upset about the money itself but is more frustrated with how Harry’s actions have impacted the family’s reputation.
Justin Timberlake’s handling of his recent DWI arrest could be a major career misstep. An insider says he’s ignoring the advice of his publicists and managers, which might end up doing serious damage to his reputation. His stubborn approach could wreck some of his upcoming career plans, and there are plenty of people hoping he’ll rethink his strategy.
Anna Sorokin, the con artist who posed as a wealthy German heiress, will be wearing an ankle monitor while she competes on “Dancing with the Stars.” She’s on house arrest but has been allowed to participate by ICE. She insists the monitor won’t affect her performance. Her story was popularized by Netflix’s “Inventing Anna” last year.
Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is diving into a new venture—rehab centers. He’s launching The Archangel Centers, which will offer holistic healing and support for both teens and adults. Sorrentino, who has had his own battles with addiction, is hoping to help others through their struggles.
Drew Barrymore had a bit of a quirky moment on her show recently. During a game with 50 Cent, she broke a $500 lollipop and then ate a piece that fell on the floor. She shrugged it off, saying, “I don’t care. I eat off the floor. You can judge me all you want!”
Batman is about to get a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on September 26th. He’ll be the first superhero to receive this honor, joining his creators and the late Adam West, who famously portrayed the Dark Knight.
Finally, it looks like the cast of “Friends” won’t be reuniting on camera anytime soon, especially after Matthew
Perry’s passing. An insider says the idea of coming together for a reunion or tribute feels too painful without him. The cast feels like “Friends” ended with Matty, and no amount of nostalgia or money can bring them back together on screen.
Apple TV+ has also decided to cancel Lisa Kudrow’s fantasy series, “Time Bandits,” after just one season. The show, which followed time-traveling thieves in search of treasure, won’t be returning.