Entertainment
Court orders lady suing Diddy for sexual assault to reveal identity
A US court has ordered a woman who is suing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the US rapper, for alleged sexual assault to reveal her identity.
Last December, Jane Doe — not her real name — alleged that she was “sex trafficked” and “gang raped” by Diddy, Harve Pierre, a former Bad Boy Records president, and another man. She alleged that the incident occurred in 2003 when she was 17.
She claimed she was given “copious amounts of drugs and alcohol” before Diddy and the other men took turns raping her in a bathroom.
Diddy, however, denied the allegations, saying: “I did not do any of the awful things being alleged, I will fight for my name and the truth”.
Last week, the rapper filed his response to the lawsuit, arguing that Doe’s allegations are “fictional” and violate his constitutional right to due process.
Diddy’s lawyers argued that “they will suffer prejudice as a result of Jane Doe proceeding anonymously while their identities have been revealed”.
Doe, on the other hand, argued that the media attention she would face would result in fresh trauma, adding to what “I already suffered”.
On Thursday, Jessica G. L. Clarke, a federal judge, said disclosing the accuser’s identity “could have a significant impact on her” due to the “graphic and disturbing allegations” in the case.
The judge, however, said Doe had failed to prove that she could proceed anonymously and must reveal her identity as the case progresses.
The court ruled in favour of Diddy’s argument, stating that “no particularized harm or current vulnerabilities” would necessitate such special status for her.
“Although this case involves highly sensitive allegations and Doe has not publicly revealed her identity, all other factors weigh against the plaintiff’s motion should this case survive the defendants’ dispositive motions,” the judge wrote.
“While the court does not take the plaintiff’s concerns lightly, the court cannot rely on generalized, uncorroborated claims that disclosure would harm the plaintiff to justify her anonymity.”
Diddy has been accused of sexual assault by three other women including Cassie, his ex-girlfriend.
Following several allegations, the rapper stepped aside from his role as chairman at Revolt, his TV network.
Earlier this week, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, Diddy’s former producer, filed a lawsuit alleging that the rapper sexually harassed, drugged, and threatened him for over a year.
Entertainment
Chris Brown opens up on dating multiple ladies
Chris Brown, the American singer, has revealed that he is in a polygamous relationship.
Brown, in a YouTube live with Kai Cenat, the US content creator, addressed questions about his personal life.
When asked if he was in a relationship, the 35-year-old Virginia-born artiste replied, “I am in multiple”.
Cenat sought clarification, asking, “Like more than one girlfriend?” Brown responded, “Something like that”.
The award-winning singer also emphasized the importance of transparency and honesty in maintaining his polygamous relationships.
“Just keep it a hundred. Be honest,” he added.
This is not the first time Brown would be addressing polygamy.
In an interview with Hot 97, the singer opened up about the challenges of maintaining a monogamous relationship due to his celebrity status and constant exposure to women.
“The hardest part is trying to keep a monogamous relationship, but still wanting to be the 25-year-old sex symbol,” he said.
“You go to shows. You might walk by somebody’s room, and you might see about six or seven of them thangs. And you’re like, dang, I just want to slide in there and have a couple drinks real quick and I’ll tell my girl about it later.”
Born Christopher Maurice Brown, the songwriter is often referred to by his contemporaries as the “king of R&B”.
Entertainment
Bimpe Akintunde warns Nigerians against scammers impersonating her on WhatsApp
Bimpe Akintunde, the Nollywood actress, has raised an alarm over a fake WhatsApp account created in her name to scam unsuspecting individuals.
The film star took to her Instagram story to share screenshots of the impersonator, posing as her to solicit money from her followers.
Akintunde expressed her frustration and disappointment, cursing the scammer for attempting to profit from her hard work. She warned the public to be cautious of the impersonator on any media platform.
The actress urged her fans to help report the scammer’s WhatsApp and bank accounts.
She also prayed that God should keep such fraudulent individuals away from her and her loved ones.
“What a morning. Tell me how this country wants to be great, when a lot of people are struggling, working hard to build a name and brand, and boom, one person will take their pictures and name only to be defrauding people up and down,” she wrote.
“Who gave birth to such a child? Useless children, may God keep them away from us.
“Please disregard any message from anyone, either in your DM or WhatsApp, asking you to send money.
“Please, it not me. I do not own this above number. I would appreciate it if we could find a way to report both the WhatsApp and the Opay account.”
Entertainment
Davido advises black Americans not to relocate to Nigeria, says ‘the economy is in shambles’
Davido, the Afrobeats star, has advised black Americans against relocating to Nigeria, citing the country’s economic challenges.
In an appearance on The Big Homies House podcast, the singer shared his thoughts on the struggles bedeviling Nigeria, stating, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles”.
Davido also mentioned Nigeria’s struggles with bad leadership, a high exchange rate, and skyrocketing oil prices, which are negatively impacting the country.
“It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am no going to show the bad parts,” he said.
“I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well.
“The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing oil.”
Despite the challenges, Davido emphasised the entertainment industry’s positive impact on Africa’s global image.
“Regardless, entertainment is one of the thing that has made Africa look good. We do not have the best leader, that is a fact,” he said.
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