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Diddy closed out day 29 of his federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial in New York with prosecutors resting their case. But not before a Homeland Security agent testified about graphic text messages from a woman known as “Jane,” including one where she said she couldn’t wait to lick his nipples. Special Agent Joseph Cerciello returned to the witness stand Tuesday, June 24) and was cross-examined by defense attorney Teny Geragos, who presented a series of sexually explicit messages exchanged between Jane and Diddy. The texts, according to Geragos, showed Jane actively initiating sexual encounters and organizing what she called…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Now that the NBA Finals are over with the Oklahoma City Thunder crowned as the new champions, the basketball league is already gearing for next season with the 2025 NBA draft. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The NBA draft takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., starting on Wednesday (June 25) and broadcasts live on ABC…
Touring may be the lifeblood of most artists, but being on the road tends to wear down even the most seasoned musician. Buzz Osborne, the singer and guitarist of legendary rock band Melvins, has found ways to sidestep some of the pitfalls that make touring grueling. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With more than four decades of experience and thousands of shows, Osborne takes a hands-on approach to tour routing, ensuring that travel is bearable and the band has enough energy for cross-country treks. He examines other artists’ tours with dismay,…
Pusha T says his time with the artist formerly known as Kanye West resulted in some “great music,” despite the two “hardly ever” seeing eye to eye.The latest episode of the New York Times’ Popcast finds Pusha and Malice both speaking at length about not only their upcoming album (and first in over 15 years), but also the journey that led them both to this pivotal point. When the Yeezy-citing “Ace Trumpets” gets a mention in the duo’s conversation with Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, Pusha is asked if he has any “regret” over instances during his time with Ye…
Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary has had an onscreen life since its premiere at the 2023 South By Southwest Film Festival — including its official release to theaters this past May. But director-producer Robert Schwartzman and the Zombies frontman Colin Blunstone will be putting the hard press on in the coming weeks in person. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The two will be joined by surviving Zombies members Rod Argent, Chris White and Hugh Grundy for screenings and Q&A sessions on June 24 and 26 and July 5…
Fat Joe is at the center of a legal storm involving disturbing accusations and a wage dispute, but Roc Nation says it has no business being dragged into the mess. The entertainment company filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Terrance Dixon, who accused the rapper of a range of serious misconduct, including wage theft and more severe claims like “coercive labor exploitation, financial fraud, sexual manipulation, violent intimidation and psychological coercion.” Dixon also alleged that Fat Joe engaged in sexual acts with minors. Roc Nation’s attorney, Alex Spiro, pushed back hard, calling the claims against the company…
Parker McCollum’s initial attempt at recording his fifth album was half done when he decided to scrap it and begin again. His aim wasn’t to create a project that would necessarily impress fans or the Nashville music industry, but one that would impress himself. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I got to a point where I was like, ‘I’ve got to go challenge myself again and go find that buzz again,’” he tells Billboard. “It felt like, ‘Just what are you made of? What are these years? Is this to ride off…
Former teen heartthrob Bobby Sherman, who rose to fame in the 1960s, has died according to TMZ.On June 24, Full House actor John Stamos shared a statement from Sherman’s wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, on Instagram.”It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman. Bobby left this world holding my hand—just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage. I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming. Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me. That’s who Bobby…
We’ve long known that Zedd is a producer famous for technical precision, and now we know that he brings this same level of commitment to his hobby — making lattes. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The artist recently invited Billboard to his Los Angeles home to show us his high-level latte-making process, which involves choosing the right bean from dozens of options, expertly weighing, grinding, brewing, frothing and more. He even made a spreadsheet to rank and organize the many bean varieties he’s collected from around the world. “I started loving…
Battle rapper T-Rex was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency on stage during a performance in New York City on Sunday night (June 22). The Harlem native had been battling Geechi Gotti, and then in the midst of delivering his fiery bars — as captured on video — T-Rex collapsed and appeared to start seizing, and needed attention from paramedics on the scene. T-Rex’s battle against Geechi Gotti was the headliner for the Ultimate Rap League’s #NOMEXV event at Gramercy Theater. TMZ reported that Rex had asked for a bottle of water before the match. Explore Explore See latest videos,…