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Cassie's Upcoming Album Should Surprise Fans

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:07:00 +0000

Diddy is apparently feeling the upcoming Cassie album, he says fans are in for a surprise.

Combs telling Billboard.com

"That's going to really, really catch people off guard," he says. "There's a huge [cry] out there for a younger Britney Spears, a younger Janet Jackson. Those two great artists have paved the way. She has a single out called 'Official Girl' and Danja produced it, and it is a smash."

While time will only tell.. The long awaited album is due out in September.

LA Times Retracts Tupac-Diddy Story

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:26:00 +0000

It looks like LA Times has finally removed the story on the paper's website linking Diddy to Tupac's murder. The LA Times has already publicly apologized for the story, now it appears the paper has finally retracted the story. In a statement on the Times website, they publicly retracted because the article "relied heavily on information that the Times no longer believes to be credible."

MTV.com

"The Times has since concluded that the FBI reports were fabricated and that some of the other sources relied on — including the person Philips previously believed to be the 'confidential source' cited in the FBI reports — do not support major elements of the story," the paper explained in the retraction. Along with retracting the front-page Web story from March 17 and a shorter version that appeared in the actual paper on March 19, the Times also retracted the text of two online chats that Philips participated in on March 18 and March 25, and comments from the Times' Soundboard blog from March 21

It's good The Times finally taken the steps to retract this bogus story.

Bad Boy's Newest Artist Janelle Monae

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:19:00 +0000

Diddy unveiled the latest Bad Boy Records artist Janelle Monae, Thursday night at New York's Blender Theater. Diddy is excited about Monae, the latest Bad Boy addition is sure to enhance the talent roster.

Billboard.com

"I've been blessed with artists like Jodeci, Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J.
Blige in the past, but this artist right here ... you've just got to see it to believe it. I don't know if you ever felt the Holy Ghost, but that's the only feeling you're going to feel tonight," said an excited Combs as he introduced Monae before a full house.

"This is possibly the most important signing of my career," Combs continued. "I thank God for blessing me with an artist like Janelle Monae. Now, are y'all ready to go to church?"

Monae first EP, "Metropolis Suite," will be released in June and her debut album, "Metropolis," is set to be released September.

Diddy "Hurt" By LA Times Story

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:12:00 +0000

Sean "Diddy" Combs recently talked to MTV News about the story that appeared in the LA Times. The story linked Combs and Biggie Smalls to Tupac Shakur's death stating both, Combs and Biggie had prior knowledge to the murder. In the first public comments since the story, Combs told MTV News.

MTV.com

"I've been through so much; hip-hop has been through so much; Biggie's, Tupac's [families] have been through so much," Combs told MTV News.

"To rehash the lies and just rumors like that, I didn't understand where that was coming from. I knew that I would never -- me and Biggie would never be involved, or even have any knowledge of that. Because if we have knowledge of something, we the type of people that's gonna warn somebody, we're gonna tell somebody. It just really hurt."
"Just knowing how people in this day and age, what they read online and what they see in the papers, they just take it as fact," Diddy explained. "It's like, come on, I been working so hard to rise above all of this stuff, and to see it now trying to pull me back down.
"[But] I stayed focused," he continued. "I was still. My grandmother told me, 'Be still.' No matter what it feels like, be still. And I was still and then the truth came out the way it was to come out. I didn't jump up and down about it. I let them give the apology and let people go back to the things they need to be focusing on about me, which is the #1 albums I'm dropping with Danity Kane and Day26, #1 fragrances, Janelle Monae, making this black history. And that's what it's about. But it's important to really deal with things however they come at you. And I've always done that my whole life and just always told the truth."

Combs Talks About Single Parent Upbringing

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:18:00 +0000

So ladies? Is there something to Sean "Diddy" Combs being a single bachelor? Looks like there might be. Combs said, he "doesn't know marriage works."

Combs recently told a paper

"I don't know how marriage works. If you're raised by a married couple, you see how they interact; their good days, their bad days, how they work through things - you see the love. I wasn't brought up like that and I still don't know to do it. I never saw (my parents') relationship up-close, so every time I've been in a relationship I haven't known what to do and that's really scared me."

Nonetheless that would be understandable. And, plus when you have so many fine looking ladies around, commitment comes a little harder.

Again, Bad Boy Tops the Charts.. Day26 #1

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:29:00 +0000

For the second straight week Bad Boy Records topped the Billboard Charts. Day26 debuted at the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 200, and on SoundScan. In addition, Danity Kane maintained in the top 5 at #4 with 89,000 units sold in the second week.

Day26 Press Release

With total sales exceeding 190,000, "DAY26" -- which features the current hit, "Got Me Going" and the upcoming single, "Since You Been Gone" -- officially logged the biggest-selling debut album from a male R&B group in the 17-year history of SoundScan.

"We just want to offer love and thanks to our many fans for making this band America's #1 group," said Day26, a.k.a. Brian Andrews, Mike McCluney, Qwanell Mosley (a.k.a. "Q"), Robert Curry, and Willie Taylor. "Of course, our endless gratitude goes out to our families and our friends at Bad Boy and Atlantic Records for helping us to achieve success that's already beyond our wildest dreams."

Congrats MTV, Bad Boy Records plus both Danity Kane and Day26.

Diddy Upset With People Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:59:00 +0000

The NY Post's Page Six reports Sean "Diddy" Combs is upset with People Magazine. Combs reportedly didn't take to kind to his twins [D'Lila Star and Jessie James] being published in the back of the magazine and J-Lo's twins published on the cover and large layout.

An insider told Page Six..

"It was the last straw for Diddy," a person close to Combs said. "They gave him lousy placement [in the Feb. 12, 2007] issue when Kim [Porter] had his twins, D'Lila Star and Jessie James."

A Combs' rep denied the article stating, "Sean loves People magazine and all the wonderful coverage they have given him over the years."

Get Ready For Making the Band 4 Season 3

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:03:00 +0000

Making the Band fans can prepare for another season of the Diddy and his bands (Danity Kane and Day26) this summer. As MTV has gave Diddy the green light for Making the Band 4, Season 3.

Multichannel.com reports..

The new season of Making The Band will chronicle the journey of rising stars Day26 and Donnie Klang and platinum artist Danity Kane as they travel across the country on a promotional tour in support of their respective albums.

The 10-episode Making The Band 4, Season 3 is expected to air this summer, according to MTV officials.

Your Thoughts?

Related: Making the Band 4 Season 3 Scheduled For Summer '08

Danity Kane on Top of the Charts

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:21:00 +0000

For the second time Danity Kane's new album debut on top of the charts. "Welcome to the Dollhouse" was atop the SoundScan/Billboard 200 album chart. The sophomore DK album sold 236,000 units in their first week.

Combs commented on Danity Kane's success.

"Over the past few years, I have not only been on a mission to make the bands, I have been on a mission to build careers. The triumphant number one return of Danity Kane is dramatic proof that we are achieving our goal.
"With Welcome To The Dollhouse, these gifted, beautiful, platinum-selling women have confirmed their enormous talent and undeniable star power."

Congrats girls..

LA Times Sorry About Tupac-Combs Story

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:01:00 +0000

The LA Times newspaper has issued Sean Combs an apology. That after the paper published forged documents linking Combs to Tupac Shakur's murder. The articles writer, Chuck Phillips, and Times editor, Russ Stanton apology appeared on the paper's front page.

Philips wrote he was "sorry" and admitted: "In relying on documents that I now believe were fake, I failed to do my job."

Meanwhile, editor Russ Stanton said: "We published this story with the sincere belief that the documents were genuine, but our good intentions are beside the point."

Diddy-Tupac Murder Link - All A Big Lie

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:13:00 +0000

Wow! This is a interesting story, The Smoking Gun published concerning the Tupac-Diddy murder link. According TSG, the information the LA Times story was based off of were fabricated FBI documents. The source of the LA Times story, federal convict, James Sabatino, supplied the Times with false statements and forged documents.

It was only a week ago the paper published, "FBI records recently obtained by The Times." Well only if we knew those documents were forged, and the story was trash from the beginning. Maybe, the well-paid journalist at the Times next time will be more thorough when they receive any sensitive documents or records.

Related:
LA Times Writer Defends Story
Combs Denies Tupac Link
Puffy Connection to Tupac's Death?

Diddy Settles Suit With Partygoer

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:39:00 +0000

It appears Sean Combs has settled a suit filed by a partygoer out of court. Gerard Rechnitzer alleges Combs assaulted him at a post-Oscar party, previously LA District Attorney declined to file charges against Combs.

TMZ.com reports..

Combs' lawyers filed a document in Los Angeles on Friday indicating the case had settled, but the terms were not disclosed.

It has sounded from the beginning this suit had no merit, and would be settled out court.

Related:
Four Witnesses Accuse Diddy of Assault
Diddy Sued by Partygoer
No Charges Filed in Diddy's Post-Oscar Tussle

Woolard As Biggie Smalls

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:47:00 +0000

Here's the first snapshots of Jamal Woolard as Notorious B.I.G. in the upcoming biopic "Notorious." Concreteloop.com caught him in the first day of filming..
Source: Concrete Loop

LA Times Writer Defends Story

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:57:00 +0000

After Sean Combs and Jimmy Rosemond rejected the story that linked them both to Tupac Shakur's death. LA Times writer, Chuck Phillips defended his published story on Tupac/Bad Boy link.

From Rolling Stone...
The writer of the Los Angeles Times exposé on a 1994 Tupac Shakur shooting has defended the article despite denials by both Sean “Diddy” Combs and James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond. In a live chat on the Los Angeles Times website, Chuck Phillips said he didn’t seek out the story -- which alleged two Bad Boy Records associates were behind the ‘94 robbery and shooting of Shakur -- but that he “stumbled on it last year after learning the street names of the assailants.”

Where's Cassie?

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:37:00 +0000

Apparently in Los Angeles wandering the streets with a friend of hers.. In all likelihood Hollywood, because who would really carry that bag around LA??

source: mediablitz

Aubrey With Her Super Hot Friend

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:09:00 +0000

That super hot friend of Aubrey O'day in the lingerie is Kim Kardashian, famous for all sorts of stuff.. But, none the less both look great in this pic!

Source: The Superfacial

Diddy May Face $150 Million Dollar Suit

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:22:00 +0000

MTV News is reporting, Bad Boy Entertainment and it's CEO Sean "Diddy" Combs is among listed parties of an $130 million dollar civil suit. Combs recently completed his deposition on the December 1999 NYC shooting. The judge must still decide rather the suit will go to trial and which parties will then follow.

From MTV News,
After nearly two years, Sean "Diddy" Combs completed his deposition last week in the $130 million civil lawsuit stemming from the 1999 Club New York shooting that sent the Bad Boy CEO's former protégé, Shyne, to prison, MTV News has learned. According to Shyne's legal counsel, Oscar Michelen, Diddy completed his deposition on Wednesday, which now puts the wheels in motion for a trial date to be set, possibly as soon as early 2009. Diddy's busy schedule, along with litigation from the charges against Shyne, resulted in the hip-hop mogul's deposition being stretched out over time. Bad Boy employee Derek Ferguson is the next and last party scheduled for deposition, Michelen said.

Combs' lawyers responded to the story telling MTV News.

"Mr. Combs was acquitted by a jury of all charges related to this 1999 incident and we are confident that he will prevail in this civil lawsuit," an e-mail sent to MTV News read.

More to come.

Day 26 - Got Me Going Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:47:00 +0000

Checkout Day 26's newly released video "Got Me Going." If you want more Day 26, their self-titled debut album hits stores next Tuesday, March 25.

At Danity Kane's Album Release Party

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:23:00 +0000

Here are a few pics at Danity Kane's "Welcome to the Dollhouse" release party. As always the ladies of DK look stunning..

Related: DK's "Welcome to the Dollhouse"

Combs Denies Tupac Link

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:01:00 +0000

Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond quickly responded to the published LA Times story. Combs and Rosemond both blasted the story and denied any connection..

Sean "Diddy" Combs and manager Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond issued quick and angry denials about an L.A. Times report released Monday morning claiming they were behind the 1994 shooting of Tupac Shakur at Quad Recording Studios in Times Square.

"This story is beyond ridiculous and is completely false," Diddy said in a statement Monday. "Neither Biggie [Smalls, the rapper at the center of Combs' Bad Boy Productions company] nor I had any knowledge of any attack before, during, or after it happened. It is a complete lie to suggest that there was any involvement by Biggie or myself. I am shocked that the Los Angeles Times would be so irresponsible as to publish such a baseless and completely untrue story."

Rosemond, now CEO of Czar Entertainment, said in a statement, "in the past 14 years, I have not even been questioned by law enforcement with regard to the assault of Tupac Shakur, let alone brought up on charges."

DK's "Welcome to the Dollhouse"

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:22:00 +0000

As most of you know, Danity Kane's sophomore album "Welcome to the Dollhouse" hit store shelves today... Your thoughts?

Puffy Connection to Tupac's Death?

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:52:00 +0000

The Los Angeles Times reports an apparent connection between Sean Combs and Tupac Shakur's death. The Times goes in-depth of the murder of Shakur.. Here is an excerpt

Now, newly discovered information, including interviews with people who were at the studio that night, lends credence to Shakur's insistence that associates of rap impresario Sean "Diddy" Combs were behind the assault. Their alleged motives: to punish Shakur for disrespecting them and rejecting their business overtures and, not incidentally, to curry favor with Combs.

The information focuses on two New York hip-hop figures -- talent manager James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond and promoter James Sabatino, who is now in prison for unrelated crimes.

FBI records obtained recently by The Times say that a confidential informant told authorities in 2002 that Rosemond and Sabatino "set up the rapper Tupac Shakur to get shot at Quad Studios." The informant said Sabatino had told him that Shakur "had to be dealt with."

The records -- summaries of FBI interviews with the informant conducted in July and December 2002 -- provide details of how Shakur was lured to the studio and ambushed. Others with knowledge of the incident corroborated the informant's account in interviews with The Times and gave additional details.

One would think, any information from informants has to be called into question.. Especially with the unknown backgrounds of the individuals.. We'll follow it for any further developments.

Diddy's New Venture; Transporting Your Favorite Celebrity

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:29:00 +0000

What more can Diddy get himself into? The entrepreneur and Bad Boy CEO is looking to expand his business portfolio into the chauffeur business, transporting A-list celebrities from after parties and clubs.. Now, I am sure Diddy will have pimped out rides but really? Do A-list celebrities really need this? They already have like millions of dollars and people to do these things.. Although, I do appalled Diddy's efforts to keep the good people like Paris Hilton outta jail!

From US Magazine
The mogul plans to launch a car service for A-listers too tipsy to drive after a night out, Us Weekly reports in its latest issue, on newsstands now. "After partnering with Ciroc vodka, he wants to make sure everyone's partying responsibly," his rep tells Us. One campaign goal? "Making sure nobody gets arrested!" Combs, the father of twins, says.

Diddy to Star in Action Film?

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:11:00 +0000

Looks like Sean "Diddy" Combs is getting some serious inquires on acting roles. And, the sounds of it, maybe, one of the could led to a big budget action film.

From MediaOutTake.com

Well MediaTakeOut.com is hearing whispers that the founder of Bad Boy Records is set to go on a series of auditions - one for the lead in a big budget action film.

A person familiar with the details told MediaTakeOut.com, "The director requested that [Diddy] come in and read for the role .. it's early, but so far things are looking good."

Sean John to Help Charity

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:37:00 +0000

Sean Combs' Sean John will be offering limited designer scarfs to benefit low-income women. Female First

The limited edition design called 'Something to Share' is made of orange silk with royal blue and gold swirls across the square.
The scarf will be sold to raise funds for Dress for Success - a nonprofit organization that provides interview suits and career development help to low-income women.
It is available as a women's silk scarf ($30) or as a men's pocket square ($25) from somethingtoshare.org.