Diddy Prosecutors Wanna Dumb Down Elements of RICO Charge ... Simplifying For Jury's Sake
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In a stunning move, the day before closing arguments in Diddy's federal criminal trial in NYC, prosecutors have pulled back on some key testimony during the trial -- specifically attempted kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking.
Prosecutors said in a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, the Government is following His Honor's instructions to "streamline" the jury instructions.
Prosecutors are still arguing Diddy allegedly kidnapped former employee Capricorn Clark (who was taken to a building and given a lie detector test to determine if she stole Diddy's jewelry), and Cassie (when she was allegedly held at the London Hotel) -- but, they're simply suggesting the "attempted kidnapping" language be removed from the instructions to the jury.
Lawyer Suing Fat Joe Arrested For Allegedly Mowing Down Joe's Process Server
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More drama in the Fat Joe civil case ... his accuser's attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, just got arrested for allegedly mowing down a process server with his car in NYC.
A rep for the New York Police Department tells us ... Blackburn was taken into custody Wednesday morning and booked for assault.
Cops say it all started on the night of May 12 when Blackburn got into his vehicle as a 66-year-old messenger was serving him a complaint in the Fat Joe case.
Diddy Sex Therapist Says Freak-Offs Can Crank Up The Heat In Bed ... Just Get Your Partner's Consent!!!
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The Diddy trial is putting his freak-offs on the world stage ... and a famous sex therapist says there are elements from the now-infamous sex marathons that couples can use to spice up their relationships -- and there's a legal way to make it happen too.
Dr. Laura Berman, best known for her show on the Oprah Winfrey Network, tells TMZ ... lots of folks are struggling in their sex lives, either from a lack of sex or boring sex, and that's why the freak-off element of the case -- for all its appalling elements -- is also titillating to some.

The sex doc says there are lots of ways for couples to spice up their sex life without putting their relationship at risk ... like sex toys and baby oil, which Diddy allegedly stockpiled.
Diddy Trial Highlights Prosecution, Defense Rest Cases ... Prepare For Closings

After 28 days of intense witness testimony the prosecution and defense in Diddy's criminal trial in New York have rested their cases ... and they're gearing up for closing arguments.
Prosecutors rested Tuesday after their 34th and final witness, a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, and then the defense rested without calling a single witness.

Diddy did not testify, but he did briefly speak up in court when confirming it was decision not to take the stand ... he said he was doing good and he thanked the judge for doing an "excellent job."
Post Malone's Body Transformation Completely Freaked Out His Fans
Post Malone shocked his fans when he debuted his newly slimmed-down figure, which was a far cry from the beefy physique many of his listeners had become used to during the early stages of his career, in 2023.
However, much of his fanbase reacted to their idol's reveal with shock and surprise, and several even became convinced that he had fallen into dangerous habits.
Here's a look at how Posty managed to push off the pounds ... and why he's had to assure his loyal listeners about his physical and mental well-being on several occasions.
Post Malone's Fans Took His Weight Loss As A Sign Of Trouble
The rapper first set off alarms in February of 2023, when a video of him performing in Australia began to circulate within his fanbase.
The singer was visibly svelte in the clip, which led many of his fans to speculate if he had been dealing with an unspecified illness or using drugs.
However, several sources spoke to us to dissuade the rumors - they insisted that Post Malone was doing just fine, and that his drop in size was the result of a strict diet and regular workouts.
The hitmaker's extensive touring schedule was also said to have kept him physically active, as he was regularly pulling off 90-minute sets for his fans.
Post Malone's father also stepped in to dissuade the rumors about his son's alleged issues, and claimed that the singer was the "healthiest he's been in years" in the comments section of an Instagram post that was shared at the time.
He Addressed The Drug Usage Rumors On Social Media
The rapper went on to shut down the rumors about his supposed struggles by sharing a post on his Instagram account in April of 2023.
Post Malone began by crediting the birth of his daughter, which took place the previous year, with inspiring him to adopt healthier habits, writing that "dad life kicked in."
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He also pointed out he wasn't using drugs and attributed much of his weight loss to his high-energy performances.
The performer also expressed that while he was planning on giving up "smokes and brews," among taking on other healthy habits, he wanted to take his time with those.
He concluded by writing that, despite the rumors, he was much happier than he had been in the past.
Post Malone Dropped Almost 60 Pounds After Adopting Healthier Habits
Post Malone provided further insight into his physical change during an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience that was released in August of 2023.
During his sit-down with the UFC commentator, the rapper claimed that his weight peaked at 240 pounds, although he had made it down to a more moderate 185 pounds at the time of the interview.
Post Malone went on to claim that cutting soda out of his diet was a major factor in his physical change, and he described sugary beverages as "so good, but so bad."
He did admit, however, that he would allow himself a glass of soda every now and then, especially when he was "feeling a little bit naughty."
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J-A-D-A-K-I-S-S Spelling Out My Name With A $50K Chain
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Jadakiss now has a masterful German-made chain to match the German automobile engineering he's always whipping around.
Vikar Ahmed AKA "The German Jeweler," tells TMZ Hip Hop ... there's a growing demand for American rappers seeking legit quality and craftsmanship, which led to his collab with Jada.
Vikar tells us he and Jadakiss worked on the piece for 4 months ... resulting in a pendant that spells out The LOX rapper's name in full as it curves into the letter "J."
Diddy To Trial Judge Thanks, You're Doing Great Job ... Defense Rests Case
Rare moment in the Diddy criminal trial ... the music mogul just spoke up in court ... telling the judge how he's feeling, thanking him for doing a good job, and confirming his decision NOT to take the stand before his defense rested their case.
The brief exchange Tuesday started with Judge Arun Subramanian asking Diddy how he was feeling.

Diddy said, "I'm doing great, your honor. I've been wanting to tell you thank you, you're doing an excellent job."

Diddy Trial Prosecutors Rest Their Case
The end is near ... federal prosecutors just rested their case in Diddy's criminal trial in New York.
SNDY prosecutors just finished questioning the last of their 34 witnesses Tuesday afternoon and told the judge they were resting their case ... and then the jury was dismissed for a lunch break.

With jurors out of the room, Diddy's army of defense attorneys is now arguing a motion to dismiss the five charges against Diddy ... they say the judge should throw out the case against Diddy before it even gets sent to the jury because prosecutors did not prove their case.

Offset Abracadabra 🪄 Sabrina Carpenter Is My Celeb Crush!!!
Offset doesn't seem to have Cardi B or her new album on the brain anymore -- he spends his days dreaming about Sabrina Carpenter!!!
Complex recruited Offset for the debut episode of their "Interview With A Magician" series, where internet magician Anna DeGuzman probed his celebrity crush directly from his brain.
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Offset was asked about his celebrity crush and played coy during the line of questioning, but did say the object of his affection had great taste in her total artistry.
Diddy Trial Winding Down With Added Freak-Off, Sexting Testimony
Diddy's federal criminal trial is winding down with more testimony about what jurors have been beaten over the head with for nearly 2 months ... Diddy had sex parties with male escorts and his girlfriends.
The prosecution is expected to rest their case Tuesday after their 34th and final witness, Homeland Security Investigations special agent Joseph Cerciello, is done on the stand ... and Diddy defense attorney Teny Geragos is doing cross-examination.
Geragos is having Cerciello read texts between Diddy, his ex 'Jane' and various male escorts they hired for freak offs ... and there's really nothing groundbreaking here.

Brandy & Monica Announce Joint Tour ... The Boy Can Be Both Of Ours!!!
Brandy and Monica are making their dreams of collaborating together a reality -- with their upcoming joint “The Boy Is Mine" tour!!!
The R&B legends made the announcement on 'GMA' on Tuesday, and also revealed an R&B bonanza ... Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and reigning "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts from Season 23 would all be joining the 24-city tour.
EXCLUSIVE: @4everBrandy and Monica are reuniting for “The Boy is Mine Tour” 27 years after their hit song of the same name spent 13 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
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Gayle King inquired about the two's past feud when they were teen stars, a rift both Brandy and Monica agreed occurred due to miscommunication ... and their famous duet, "The Boy Is Mine," didn't help patch things up quickly.
The tour kicks off in the fall ... the girls can make more money together than beefing!!!
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Ice Cube Dodgers' Bobblehead Giveaway Warms Me Up!!!
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Saturday was definitely a good day for Ice Cube ... his favorite MLB team honored him with a bobblehead giveaway!!
The L.A. Dodgers released the mini-Cube just ahead of their tilt with the Washington Nationals ... and right before thousands of fans got their hands on the memento at Dodger Stadium, he raved about the honor.
During a chat with a photog at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Ice Cube called it a keepsake he "never expected to have."
Universal Music Group We've Got Nothing To Do With This Diddy Lawsuit
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Universal Music Group says they are catching legal strays when it comes to an explosive lawsuit against Diddy ... and they want a judge to cut them some slack.
Here's the deal ... former "Making The Band" singer Sara Rivers is suing Diddy for alleged hostile and inhumane treatment ... and her lawsuit named UMG as one of several dozen defendants.
The music corporation just filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit against them ... arguing they have no business being sued by Sara.
Diddy Trial Defense Prepares Closing Argument ... Iran War, What?!?

It's the penultimate day of witness testimony in Diddy's criminal trial in New York ... and his defense is kicking the tires on some interesting strategies ... including invoking the Iran war.
Prosecutors and Diddy's defense team spent Monday questioning a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations ... the agency that started this whole Diddy sex trafficking case.
Nothing really new in terms of testimony but the most interesting stuff happened when there was no witness on the stand ... the defense told the judge it plans to rest its case Tuesday after prosecutors rest their case, without calling Diddy or any defense witnesses to testify.
Kevin Hart Let's Get WNBA ASG Weekend Lit!!! Producing Fest With Deon Cole, Kid Laroi, G-Eazy, Ced the Entertainer
Kevin Hart is pulling out all the stops to make sure WNBA All-Star Weekend rivals the NBA's -- with a full-blown music and comedy festival to induce pandemonium!!!
For the first-ever Fever Fest, Kevin's Hartbeat and Pacers Sports & Entertainment joined forces for the WNBA All-Star 2025 in Indianapolis on July 19.
Deon Cole will hold down the hosting duties while The Kid LAROI, G-Eazy, and BIA will command the live music performances and Cedric the Entertainer, Leslie Jones and Aida Rodriguez will provide the comedic relief!!!
Lil Wayne My Horse Is A Big Winner!!!
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Weezy F Baby and the "F" is for FIRST PLACE!!
Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot" song isn't just a banger of a track ... it's also fire ON the track ... 'cause the rap legend's thoroughbred, Sixhoofsevenhoof, secured a thrilling victory at Los Alamitos Race Course!!
Here's the deal -- Lil Tunechi is co-owner of Run Fast Racing, a celebrity race horse ownership group founded by Adam Kluger, the artist manager and CEO of Kluger Agency.