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3:30 PM ET, September 17, 2024

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New York Times:
Sean Combs Arrested in Manhattan After Grand Jury Indictment  —  The music mogul has been under mounting scrutiny since a 2023 lawsuit by his former girlfriend, Cassie, accused him of sex trafficking and years of abuse.  Mr. Combs's representatives called him an “innocent man.”
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NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrest live updates: ‘Freak offs’ at center of sex trafficking, racketeering charges  —  Combs was arrested amid a wave of lawsuits against him alleging sexual assault and misconduct. … Combs' alleged ‘freak offs’ at center of federal prosecution
TMZ.com:
Diddy Indicted on Sex Trafficking, Racketeering, Kidnapping Charges  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is now a criminal defendant in a sex trafficking, racketeering and kidnapping case after a grand jury indicted him ... this according to official documents.
TMZ.com:
New Video Shows Diddy Having a Blast With Fans Just Before NYC Arrest  —  DIDDY YUCKING IT UP WITH FANS IN MANHATTAN ... Shortly Before Feds Arrested Him … Diddy never seemed happier than on the streets of his hometown of New York Monday night — a scene that offered no hint the music mogul …
TMZ.com:
Diddy Arrested by Feds in NY Following Grand Jury Indictment  —  DIDDY ARRESTED BY FEDS IN NEW YORK After Grand Jury Indictment … 7:13 PM PT — A law enforcement source tells TMZ ... Diddy's arrest was scheduled for Tuesday. but something happened that caused the feds to move in a day earlier.
TMZ.com:
Diddy Offers $50 Million to Get Released on Bail  —  DIDDY ‘Bad Boy’ Wants Bail ... OFFERS $50 MILLION TO GET OUT!!!  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs wants out of federal lockup really badly ... he's proposed a $50 million package to secure his release on bail until his trial begins.
Discussion: The Mirror and The Sun
New York Times:
Sean Combs Indicted on Charges of Sex Trafficking and Racketeering
Amber Garcia / gofundme.com:
Community Support for the Gold Family's Loss  —  Jeanette Fierro is organizing this fundraiser. … With great sadness we share our Los Osos Grizzly Emily Gold has passed away.  As a community lets come together and support the Gold family in this difficult time.
Meta:
Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-In Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents  —  Today, we're introducing Instagram Teen Accounts, a new experience for teens, guided by parents.  Teen Accounts have built-in protections which limit who can contact them and the content they see …
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Nicholas Rice / People:
Jessica Alba Reveals Real Reason She Won't Post a ‘Bunch of Thirst Traps’ — and Why Only 1 Daughter Has Social Media (Exclusive)
Discussion: Daily Mail
Becca Longmire / People:
Miley Cyrus Sued Over ‘Flowers’ in Lawsuit, Accused of Copying Bruno Mars' ‘When I Was Your Man’  —  Tempo Music Investments, which owns a share of the copyright in Mars' 2013 hit, claims there are “striking similarities” between the two tracks  —  Miley Cyrus is being sued in a new lawsuit …
Discussion: New York Daily News
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TMZ.com:
Miley Cyrus Sued Over ‘Flowers’ For Allegedly Copying Bruno Mars Song
Jen Juneau / People:
Anna Kendrick Directs, Stars in Woman of the Hour Trailer About True Story of a Serial Killer on a Dating Show  —  ‘Woman of the Hour,’ directed by Anna Kendrick, is based on a true story and streams on Netflix Oct. 18  —  Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with a chilling thriller based on a true story.
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People:
Tito Jackson Suffered Medical Emergency Near New Mexico Mall Before Death, Police Say  —  The original member of The Jackson 5 was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital on Sunday, Sept. 15  —  Tito Jackson, who died at 70 years old on Sunday, Sept. 15 …
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Ana Calderone / People:
Ina Garten Details a Separation from Husband Jeffrey in Her New Memoir: ‘Hardest Thing I Ever Did’ (Exclusive)  —  In an exclusive excerpt from her new memoir, ‘Be Ready When the Luck Happens,’ Ina opens up about a rocky period in her marriage for the first time: “I just hit the pause button”
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Monster’ Season 3 Sets Charlie Hunnam to Star as Ed Gein  —  Charlie Hunnam will star in “Monster” Season 3 at Netflix as notorious serial killer Ed Gein.  —  Series co-creator Ryan Murphy made the announcement onstage during a promotional event in Los Angeles for “Monster” Season 2 …
Alyssa Bailey / Elle:
Rihanna Made a Jacquemus Robe Look Glamorous During London Fashion Week  —  Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor.  We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.  —  Rihanna graced New York Fashion Week with her presence, then hopped across the pond to spend …
Discussion: Bossip, Vogue and Just Jared
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Joan Vassos ‘Felt Like’ She ‘Was Cheating on’ Late Husband by Falling for a Golden Bachelorette Suitor (Exclusive)  —  The reality star's husband of 32 years, John, died of pancreatic cancer in January 2021, at which point she tells PEOPLE she “buckled down and ignored” the grief
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
2024 Emmys: Rita Ora Shares Rare Insight Into Marriage With Taika Waititi  —  After the 2024 Emmys, Rita Ora opened up about her marriage with Taika Waititi and what makes their relationship work so well.  —  There's so much love and no thunder in Rita Ora and Taika Waititi's marriage.
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
‘Incapacitated’ Wendy Williams was only paid $82K for doc while creators likely made ‘millions’: suit  —  Wendy Williams' conservator is suing A&E Networks, Lifetime and the creators of her bombshell docuseries, claiming the host made chump change in comparison to the money they allegedly made.
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Wilmer Valderrama Recalls ‘Friendly Rivalry’ With Ashton Kutcher While Filming 'That ‘70s Show’  —  Wilmer Valderrama and Ashton Kutcher got a little competitive while filming That '70s Show.  —  Valderrama, 44, reflected on his childhood, career and more in his new memoir, An American Story …
Discussion: SheKnows and TV Insider
Daniel Bird / The Mirror:
Jon Richardson agrees huge divorce payout to wife Lucy Beaumont five months after split  —  Comic and Celebrity Gogglebox star Jon Richardson has agreed on an eye-watering payout for his now ex-wife Lucy Beaumont less than six months after their shock split  —  Jon Richardson has handed …
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
 
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Jen Juneau / People:
Marlon Wayans Says Transgender Child Kai Is the ‘Same’ as ‘They Were Before’: ‘They Just Have a Beard Now’
Discussion: Daily Mail
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Brian Stelter / CNN:
In a letter to Bob Iger, incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr raised concerns about ABC's negotiations with its affiliated stations, public trust in media, and more

Wall Street Journal:
Sources describe Netflix's struggles handling traffic for the Tyson-Paul fight, with viewership nearly three times what the company had anticipated

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