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Storytelling: How we became us! We take a look backward & find ourselves negotiating our LIFE EXPERIENCES, discovering life's various tones -comedy, drama, and nostalgia. Our podcast offers imagery of a documentary recreation, but for audio. Life happens in a heartbeat. Let's learn, thrive and love from our experiences while we're here. Cheers!
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Investigative journalist and pop culture junkie Tess Barker, dives into the pop culture moments that have puzzled her for years. This addictive, informative and revelatory show dives features the deep research and first person reporting that helped her launch the #FreeBritney movement while co-hosting Britney's Gram. Each episode unpacks a moment in celebrity news that was misunderstood or intentionally covered up at the time. Part true crime, part comedy, part deconstructing pop culture tri ...
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Matt and his guest co-host Paul Hadfield interview their mate and training partner Judge. Judge explains the origins of NORG (Night Owl Running Group), membership status and the unusual application criteria. Judge confesses to a beer before NORG and explains his unattainable goals for UTA50 this year. The boys critique another beer on the Stone & Wood scale while discussing the optimum amount of beverages to indulge in the day before a long run.
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Beyond the Horizon is a project that aims to dig a bit deeper than just the surface level that we are so used to with the legacy media while at the same time attempting to side step the gaslighting and rhetoric in search of the truth. From the day to day news that dominates the headlines to more complex geopolitical issues that effect all of our lives, we will be exploring them all. It's time to stop settling for what is force fed to us and it's time to look beyond the horizon.
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Brendan Paul, a close assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs, was arrested in March 2024 at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport during a federal raid. Authorities found cocaine and marijuana-laced candy in his travel bags. This arrest coincided with searches of Diddy's properties in Miami and Los Angeles as part of a larger federal investigation involving D…
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In the United States, federal investigators may use testimony from accusers in civil matters to pursue criminal charges if a crime has been committed. Here's how this process generally works: Separation of Civil and Criminal Proceedings: Civil and criminal matters are typically handled separately in the legal system. Civil cases involve disputes be…
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The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial consists of 12 individuals—eight men and four women—ranging in age from 30 to 74, with an average age of 52. They hail from various neighborhoods in New York, including Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester, and possess diverse professional backgrounds, from deli clerks to scientists. No…
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In Case No. 24-cv-7201, Sean Combs' legal team, led by attorney Jonathan D. Davis, filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint brought by plaintiff Thalia Graves. The defense argues that Graves' allegations, which pertain to an alleged 2001 rape, are legally insufficient and fail to meet the necessary standards for proceeding to trial. They con…
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In Case No. 24-cv-7201, Sean Combs' legal team, led by attorney Jonathan D. Davis, filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint brought by plaintiff Thalia Graves. The defense argues that Graves' allegations, which pertain to an alleged 2001 rape, are legally insufficient and fail to meet the necessary standards for proceeding to trial. They con…
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In Case No. 24-cv-7201, Sean Combs' legal team, led by attorney Jonathan D. Davis, filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint brought by plaintiff Thalia Graves. The defense argues that Graves' allegations, which pertain to an alleged 2001 rape, are legally insufficient and fail to meet the necessary standards for proceeding to trial. They con…
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In Case No. 24-cv-7201, Sean Combs' legal team, led by attorney Jonathan D. Davis, filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint brought by plaintiff Thalia Graves. The defense argues that Graves' allegations, which pertain to an alleged 2001 rape, are legally insufficient and fail to meet the necessary standards for proceeding to trial. They con…
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In light of the recent legal troubles surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs, a growing number of celebrities are actively distancing themselves from him and his infamous parties. The fallout stems from a series of disturbing allegations, including sex trafficking and violent misconduct at Diddy's so-called "Freak Off" parties, where many high-profile indi…
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On April 18, 2025, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' request to delay his upcoming sex trafficking and racketeering trial, which is scheduled to begin on May 5 in Manhattan. Combs' legal team had sought a two-month postponement, citing the need for additional time to prepare due to new charges and evidence introduced i…
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Jonathan Oddi's allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs stem from a resurfaced 2018 interrogation video, where Oddi claimed to have been a "sex slave" for Diddy and singer Cassie Ventura. These claims, which include Oddi's allegations of drug use (such as "liquid cocaine") and sexually abusive behavior, have re-emerged amidst Diddy's ongoing legal t…
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​In the case of Burrowes v. Smalls et al., filed in the Southern District of New York under Index No. 25-1618, plaintiff Kirk Burrowes brings a civil action against defendants including Janice Smalls (also known as Janice Combs), James Doe 1, Lawyer Doe 1, ABC Company 1, John and Jane Does 1-10, and ABC Corporations 1-10. The complaint alleges that…
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​In the case of Burrowes v. Smalls et al., filed in the Southern District of New York under Index No. 25-1618, plaintiff Kirk Burrowes brings a civil action against defendants including Janice Smalls (also known as Janice Combs), James Doe 1, Lawyer Doe 1, ABC Company 1, John and Jane Does 1-10, and ABC Corporations 1-10. The complaint alleges that…
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​In the case of Burrowes v. Smalls et al., filed in the Southern District of New York under Index No. 25-1618, plaintiff Kirk Burrowes brings a civil action against defendants including Janice Smalls (also known as Janice Combs), James Doe 1, Lawyer Doe 1, ABC Company 1, John and Jane Does 1-10, and ABC Corporations 1-10. The complaint alleges that…
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​In the case of Burrowes v. Smalls et al., filed in the Southern District of New York under Index No. 25-1618, plaintiff Kirk Burrowes brings a civil action against defendants including Janice Smalls (also known as Janice Combs), James Doe 1, Lawyer Doe 1, ABC Company 1, John and Jane Does 1-10, and ABC Corporations 1-10. The complaint alleges that…
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On the fifth day of Sean "Diddy" Combs's federal trial, Cassie Ventura concluded her emotional four-day testimony. During cross-examination, Ventura detailed the alleged abuse she endured over their 11-year relationship, including being coerced into "freak-offs"—drug-fueled sex parties involving male escorts—at Combs's behest. She testified that th…
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On the fifth day of Sean "Diddy" Combs's federal trial, Cassie Ventura concluded her emotional four-day testimony. During cross-examination, Ventura detailed the alleged abuse she endured over their 11-year relationship, including being coerced into "freak-offs"—drug-fueled sex parties involving male escorts—at Combs's behest. She testified that th…
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In her opening testimony at Sean Combs’s federal trial, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura delivered a harrowing account of her years-long relationship with the music mogul, describing a pattern of psychological control, degradation, and forced sexual encounters. Cassie testified that Combs regularly orchestrated drug-fueled sex sessions involving male pros…
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In a letter to Judge Subramanian, the Government formally requested that the court limit the defense’s cross-examination of Cassie Ventura to ensure it concludes by the end of the trial day on May 16, 2025. Prosecutors argued that the court has broad discretion to manage trial proceedings efficiently and that the defense has already had ample time …
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Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal, Peacock, and production company Ample Entertainment, alleging that their documentary, "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy," contains false and defamatory statements. The lawsuit claims that the documentary portrays Combs as a "monster" and the "embodiment of Lucifer," …
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Sean "Diddy" Combs has collaborated with many influential figures in the music industry over the years. Here’s an update on some of his closest music industry associates: L.A. Reid: The music executive and co-founder of LaFace Records has been accused of sexual assault by former music executive Drew Dixon. Despite denying the allegations, Reid's mo…
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A Michigan woman, identified as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs and Harve Pierre, alleging sexual assault and exploitation. She claims that in 2015, during a visit to New York City, Combs and Pierre coerced her into non-consensual sexual activities under the pretense of discussing a potential music career. The alleged incid…
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​In the case of Burrowes v. Smalls et al., filed in the Southern District of New York under Index No. 25-1618, plaintiff Kirk Burrowes brings a civil action against defendants including Janice Smalls (also known as Janice Combs), James Doe 1, Lawyer Doe 1, ABC Company 1, John and Jane Does 1-10, and ABC Corporations 1-10. The complaint alleges that…
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​In the case of Burrowes v. Smalls et al., filed in the Southern District of New York under Index No. 25-1618, plaintiff Kirk Burrowes brings a civil action against defendants including Janice Smalls (also known as Janice Combs), James Doe 1, Lawyer Doe 1, ABC Company 1, John and Jane Does 1-10, and ABC Corporations 1-10. The complaint alleges that…
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​In the case of Burrowes v. Smalls et al., filed in the Southern District of New York under Index No. 25-1618, plaintiff Kirk Burrowes brings a civil action against defendants including Janice Smalls (also known as Janice Combs), James Doe 1, Lawyer Doe 1, ABC Company 1, John and Jane Does 1-10, and ABC Corporations 1-10. The complaint alleges that…
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In United States v. Sean Combs, case number 24 Cr. 542 (ALC), Combs—also known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, PD, and Love—is facing a series of federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy. The indictment alleges that Combs orchestrated a criminal enterprise that spanned several decades, using his music and entertainme…
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In United States v. Sean Combs, case number 24 Cr. 542 (ALC), Combs—also known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, PD, and Love—is facing a series of federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy. The indictment alleges that Combs orchestrated a criminal enterprise that spanned several decades, using his music and entertainme…
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At a pretrial hearing on May 15, 2025, Judge Steven Hippler expressed serious concern over a potential violation of the court's gag order in the Bryan Kohberger case. The issue arose following the May 9 airing of an NBC "Dateline" episode that disclosed previously unreleased details about Kohberger's internet search history and cell phone data. Jud…
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Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team faces a delicate and dangerous balancing act as they prepare to cross-examine the accusers in his federal sex trafficking trial. On one hand, the defense must challenge the credibility of the witnesses to weaken the prosecution’s case—scrutinizing timelines, motivations, and inconsistencies without appearing dismissiv…
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On the fourth day of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, Cassie Ventura faced intense cross-examination from the defense. Attorney Anna Estevao sought to portray Ventura as a consenting participant in their tumultuous relationship, highlighting text messages and emails that suggested mutual affection and willingness …
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On the fourth day of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, Cassie Ventura faced intense cross-examination from the defense. Attorney Anna Estevao sought to portray Ventura as a consenting participant in their tumultuous relationship, highlighting text messages and emails that suggested mutual affection and willingness …
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In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian determined that the graphic video evidence tied to Cassie Ventura’s allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs—including footage allegedly depicting non-consensual sexual encounters and surveillance material collected during the investigation—will not be made available to the public or press. The…
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In a newly filed civil lawsuit, a woman identified as Jane Doe accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in July 2001 at his Manhattan apartment. According to the complaint, after meeting Combs in May 2001 and socializing with him multiple times, she was invited to his apartment, where he allegedly locked her in his bedroom, choked her, and raped he…
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​Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has alleged that CNN altered and destroyed the original surveillance footage depicting Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a 2016 incident. According to a letter filed in Manhattan federal court, Combs' attorneys claim that a forensic video analysis revealed significant alterations, including the…
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In United States v. Sean Combs, case number 24 Cr. 542 (ALC), Combs—also known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, PD, and Love—is facing a series of federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy. The indictment alleges that Combs orchestrated a criminal enterprise that spanned several decades, using his music and entertainme…
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In United States v. Sean Combs, case number 24 Cr. 542 (ALC), Combs—also known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, PD, and Love—is facing a series of federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy. The indictment alleges that Combs orchestrated a criminal enterprise that spanned several decades, using his music and entertainme…
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In United States v. Sean Combs, case number 24 Cr. 542 (ALC), Combs—also known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, PD, and Love—is facing a series of federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy. The indictment alleges that Combs orchestrated a criminal enterprise that spanned several decades, using his music and entertainme…
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In United States v. Sean Combs, case number 24 Cr. 542 (ALC), Combs—also known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, PD, and Love—is facing a series of federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy. The indictment alleges that Combs orchestrated a criminal enterprise that spanned several decades, using his music and entertainme…
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In United States v. Sean Combs, case number 24 Cr. 542 (ALC), Combs—also known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, PD, and Love—is facing a series of federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy. The indictment alleges that Combs orchestrated a criminal enterprise that spanned several decades, using his music and entertainme…
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In a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, the Government opposed Sean "Diddy" Combs’s request to bar witnesses from speaking with their attorneys during breaks in cross-examination. Prosecutors argued that the defense provided no legal precedent supporting such a prohibition, especially regarding third-party witnesses with independent counsel. The Gov…
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Following the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, suspect Bryan Kohberger's phone records revealed a series of unsettling activities. Investigators discovered that Kohberger, a criminology Ph.D. student at Washington State University, conducted online searches related to serial killer Ted Bundy and viewed pornography depicti…
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On the third day of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, Cassie Ventura delivered harrowing testimony detailing years of alleged abuse during their 11-year relationship. She recounted being coerced into drug-fueled sexual encounters, termed "freak-offs," often involving male escorts and filmed by Combs for blackmail p…
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On the third day of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, Cassie Ventura delivered harrowing testimony detailing years of alleged abuse during their 11-year relationship. She recounted being coerced into drug-fueled sexual encounters, termed "freak-offs," often involving male escorts and filmed by Combs for blackmail p…
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In the federal case 24-CR-542 (AS), Sean Combs filed a motion to suppress evidence obtained from four separate warrants issued in 2024. These included a January warrant targeting Combs’s iCloud accounts and three March warrants that authorized searches of his Los Angeles and Miami residences, as well as his person and two cell phones. Combs argued …
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In the federal case 24-CR-542 (AS), Sean Combs filed a motion to suppress evidence obtained from four separate warrants issued in 2024. These included a January warrant targeting Combs’s iCloud accounts and three March warrants that authorized searches of his Los Angeles and Miami residences, as well as his person and two cell phones. Combs argued …
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In the federal case 24-CR-542 (AS), Sean Combs filed a motion to suppress evidence obtained from four separate warrants issued in 2024. These included a January warrant targeting Combs’s iCloud accounts and three March warrants that authorized searches of his Los Angeles and Miami residences, as well as his person and two cell phones. Combs argued …
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There’s only one Patti LuPone. Which is why the s**t hit the gold plated fan when Andrew Llyod Webber tried to have two Norma Desmonds. Tess is joined by Paul Caiola, one of the hosts of “That Aged Well,” (@thatagedwell) as the two of them dissect the fascinating and high drama turns of Patti Lupone’s “Sunset Blvd,” firing, and the antics that foll…
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​On April 1, 2025, plaintiff Manzaro Joseph filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida against Sean "Diddy" Combs and several associates, including Eric Mejias, Brendan Paul, Emilio Estefan, and Adria English. The complaint alleges that the defendants participated in a criminal enterprise involving human trafficking, sexual exploit…
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​On April 1, 2025, plaintiff Manzaro Joseph filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida against Sean "Diddy" Combs and several associates, including Eric Mejias, Brendan Paul, Emilio Estefan, and Adria English. The complaint alleges that the defendants participated in a criminal enterprise involving human trafficking, sexual exploit…
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​On April 1, 2025, plaintiff Manzaro Joseph filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida against Sean "Diddy" Combs and several associates, including Eric Mejias, Brendan Paul, Emilio Estefan, and Adria English. The complaint alleges that the defendants participated in a criminal enterprise involving human trafficking, sexual exploit…
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​On April 1, 2025, plaintiff Manzaro Joseph filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida against Sean "Diddy" Combs and several associates, including Eric Mejias, Brendan Paul, Emilio Estefan, and Adria English. The complaint alleges that the defendants participated in a criminal enterprise involving human trafficking, sexual exploit…
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