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$350K Cars Among Insane Gifts to Celebs' Teens

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' gave Justin a sweet ride...but that's nothing

(Newser) - Diddy's son Justin Combs—whose middle name is Dior, by the way—got a $350,000 luxury Maybach car (and, of course, $10,000 to donate to charity) for his 16th birthday this weekend. But that’s not over the top at all—at least not when compared to the...

Diddy Weds Kim Porter ... Or Does He?
 Diddy Weds Kim Porter ... Or 
 Does He? 
what a tweet
Jan 1, 2010 2:07 PM CST

Diddy Weds Kim Porter ... Or Does He?

Mogul backs off after early-morning tweet announcement

(Newser) - The tweet was misspelled but easy to understand: "Juat married," Sean "Diddy" Combs announced to his Twitter followers at 3:30 this morning. Within 2 hours, the entertainer had changed his tune to "No I didn't get married !!!!! Pls stop asking!!!" But St. Bart's has...

Sean Combs to Obama: Please Adopt Me

 Sean Combs 
 to Obama: 
 Please Adopt Me 
interview
Dec 19, 2009 5:19 AM CST

Sean Combs to Obama: Please Adopt Me

Rapper extraordinaire also takes credit for election

(Newser) - Sean Combs sat down with Playboy for an interview, and the artist formerly known as Diddy (and P-Diddy, and Puff Daddy ...) sure is good for a quote. Or several. Highlights:
  • On his hip-hop legacy: "If I’m not inspiring you at this point, you’re a lost hope.
...

New York's Biggest Divas
 New York's 
 Biggest Divas 


WHO, ME?
Nov 2, 2009 10:51 AM CST

New York's Biggest Divas

Mariah Carey is pretty bad, but don't write off Alex Rodriguez, Lady Gaga

(Newser) - Thanks to the Oscar buzz surrounding Mariah Carey’s role in Precious, she is poised to become an even bigger primadonna. But the New York Daily News takes a look at other divas—and divos—in the Big Apple who could give her a run for her money:
  • Alex Rodriguez:
...

Diddy May Hawk Guinness, Too

(Newser) - Diddy may be mixing beer with his vodka soon. Rapper-pitchman-entrepreneur Sean Combs is in talks to help market Guinness and Red Stripe, sources tell Advertising Age. Combs has already worked with Diageo, the British company behind the brews, on its Ciroc vodka brand. If the deal goes through, Combs would...

Brit's Got a New Boyfriend
 Brit's Got a New Boyfriend 
GOSSIP ROUNDUP
Mar 12, 2009 10:37 AM CDT

Brit's Got a New Boyfriend

Plus, Twilight hunk loves Tina Fey, more

(Newser) - Sorry, boys: Britney’s taken. The comeback queen is dating her talent agent, E! reports, a do-gooder credited with helping Brit, 27, get back on the straight and narrow. Jason Trawick, 37, “is one of the few people who Jamie Spears trusts,” says a source. Tween girls will...

Brit's Dancers Fired for Drugs
 Brit's Dancers 
 Fired for Drugs 
GOSSIP ROUNDUP
Mar 10, 2009 11:01 AM CDT

Brit's Dancers Fired for Drugs

Also: Jamie Lynn goes country, more

(Newser) - Sean “Diddy” Combs tells the Huffington Post that, yes, that is the sound of the Notorious BIG receiving—ahem—oral sex during his Ready to Die track. “I think Big would be alright with it,” Combs said of his admission. Elsewhere:
  • Britney Spears’ “beyond strict” handlers
...

Rihanna MIA, Brown Recording in Miami

(Newser) - Chris Brown seems to be doing pretty well, all things considered—not only is he reportedly holed up in Diddy’s Miami mansion with the girlfriend he’s accused of assaulting, he’s also been recording tracks for a new album, E! reports. Though he shot down rumors of partying...

Rihanna Back With Brown
 Rihanna Back With Brown 
Feb 28, 2009 2:04 AM CST

Rihanna Back With Brown

Sources: Pair reunited, spending quality time together at Diddy's mansion

(Newser) - Rihanna and Chris Brown are a couple again almost 3 weeks after he allegedly beat her, sources tell People. The “Umbrella” singer is spending time with Brown at Sean "Diddy" Combs' Miami Beach mansion. "They're together again. They care for each other," says the source. “...

How Does Diddy Chill Out After a Long Day?

Hint: It involves his posterior

(Newser) - When you've got as much on your plate as rapper/fashion designer/actor/producer/entrepreneur Diddy, you've got to find a way to relax. Other high-profile celebs advocate techniques ranging from yoga to meditation and beyond, but Diddy opts for rear rubs, the Mirror reports. The renaissance man told E!, "Most people get...

Diddy Hits Big With 'Lickable' Scent
 Diddy Hits Big With 
 'Lickable' Scent 
FRAGRANCE REVIEW
Feb 5, 2009 9:29 AM CST

Diddy Hits Big With 'Lickable' Scent

New I Am King scent is both fruity and masculine

(Newser) - Sean Combs, the rap mogul of countless other stage names, had one request when developing his fashion line's new men's scent: "When I wear this perfume, I want to be lickable." The resulting fragrance, I Am King, has fruity notes uncommon in men's fragrance. And it does indeed...

Diddy Wants to Be Bond, Black Bond

Rap star has plans for next 007 flick

(Newser) - He’s already king of rap and has his own fashion line, record label, movie production company, and restaurant—but that’s not enough for Diddy: He wants to be the black version of James Bond, reports the New York Post. Sean Combs tells Britain’s Observer that in the...

Plax, Call Diddy (and Other Tips)
 Plax, Call Diddy (and Other Tips) 
OPINION
Dec 2, 2008 1:47 PM CST

Plax, Call Diddy (and Other Tips)

(Newser) - Plaxico Burress has a lot to answer for, but he can take some cues from the current economy and hip-hop history, writes Chloe Hilliard in the Village Voice. Almost every aspect of his gun infraction has precedent. Her suggestions:
  • Contact Diddy: The rap impresario has had experience with shooting crimes,
...

Diddy on Palin: Could Anyone Be Less Black?

Rapper says McCain's choice 'completely irresponsible'

(Newser) - P Diddy—“government name" Sean Combs—has a heart-to-heart with John McCain on a dizzying YouTube video complaining that the Arizona senator's choice of running mate is “not respectful to our diverse lives.” Sporting tinted shades, a white tee and serious bling, Diddy, “aka Ciroc Obama,...

LA Cop Pulls Gun on Diddy
 LA Cop Pulls Gun on Diddy 
Aug 25, 2008 1:12 PM CDT

LA Cop Pulls Gun on Diddy

Deputy 'fearing for his safety' brandished weapon during early-morning stop; calm prevails

(Newser) - A Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy pulled a gun on Sean “Diddy” Combs during a routine traffic stop early yesterday, the New York Daily News reports. The officer “ pulled his firearm, fearing for his safety,” the department explained, when the rap mogul and six of his cohorts...

Retro Diddy Back to Puff Daddy
 Retro Diddy Back to Puff Daddy 
Jun 10, 2008 10:21 AM CDT

Retro Diddy Back to Puff Daddy

Rapper Combs hints at return to old stage name

(Newser) - Rapper Sean Combs—also variously known as Puffy, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, and Diddy—appears to be going retro and reverting back to Puff Daddy, which he hasn’t used since 2001, E! Online reports. His rep says there’s no change in the works, but Combs suggested otherwise on...

Mr. Hip Hop, You Need to Stop
Mr. Hip Hop,
You Need
to Stop
Apr 20, 2008 11:40 AM CDT

Mr. Hip Hop, You Need to Stop

Yahoo lists the worst rappers to ever pick up a mic

(Newser) - Before Chingy or Master P came Shaq's failed try at rap. And before him were many other shameful attempts at the lyrical flow. Yahoo lists the worst rappers ever:
  1. Vanilla Ice: The "Ice Ice Baby" king also failed as an actor in Cool as Ice.
  2. MC Hammer started a
...

Times Officially Retracts Tupac Shooting Story

Paper clears site of article, reporter's chat and blog posts

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Times today formally retracted its story that had an FBI informant implicating Sean "Diddy" Combs in a 1994 assault on fellow rapper Tupac Shakur. The paper previously apologized and reported that documents key to the March 17 story appeared to have been a hoax; it said...

LA Times Apologizes for Diddy-Tupac Story

Paper admits it was based on fake FBI documents from con man

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Times today admitted the paper was duped in its story alleging that Sean "Diddy" Combs was connected to the 1994 murder of fellow rapper Tupac Shakur. The reporter and editor responsible for the story apologized and said parts of it were based on FBI records that...

Story Linking Diddy to Tupac Shooting a Hoax

'FBI reports' lead back to longtime con man, says Smoking Gun

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Times was duped into reporting that associates of Sean “Diddy” Combs were involved in the 1994 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur, the Smoking Gun reports. The paper based last week's story on FBI reports fabricated by a long-time con man who has long sought to insinuate...

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