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Diddy To Star In Sarah Marshall Spin-Off

Eva Lam — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:26:56 +0000

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been cast in the spin-off to the 2008 comedy “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the producer/rapper will play a record label executive in “Get Him to the Greek,” which sees the return of “Sarah Marshall” director/co-writer Nicholas Stoller and producer Judd Apatow.

Also back is Russell Brand, who will reprise his role as out-of-control rocker Aldous Snow. Rose Bryne (”Knowing,” TV’s “Damages”) will play Snow’s latest love interest, an equally wild pop star named Jackie Q.

The cast is rounded out by Jonah Hill, who will play a record-company intern hired to get Snow from London to a gig at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, and Elizabeth Moss (TV’s “Mad Men”), who will play the uptight girlfriend of Hill’s character.

Shooting is scheduled to begin shortly for an April 2010 release.

Chris Brown Is Recording Again

andPOP Staff — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:49:47 +0000

It seems that Chris Brown is determined to come back from the altercation with girlfriend Rihanna unscathed. With the Barbadian beauty back on his arm, sources have revealed that Brown has also been recording while staying in Sean “Diddy” Combs beach estate. He has been laying down tracks for a new album for the the entirety of his stay.

E! Online reports that Brown, 19, has been in Miami for about a week and has been recording late at night at Miami’s famed Hit Factory studio.

The site also claims that, despite reports by People and Extra, Brown was not out partying solo Saturday. According to E! online, Khloe Karashian has a friend who bears a resemblance to Brown, and was pictures partying with the socialite. Apparently some fellow guests at the Gansevoort South Hotel mistook Bush’s pal for Brown, who was not in attendance.

Kardashian confirmed the mistaken identity by making a statement to Celebuzz. “ I find it silly that so many media outlets picked up our story with no truth behind it.”

Sean Combs Does ‘CSI: Miami’

Eva Lam — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:34:48 +0000

Sean “Diddy” Combs: hip-hop artist, fashion mogul, reality TV producer, fragrance creator and now — lawyer?

Well, not exactly — People magazine reports that Combs has scored a guest-starring role on “CSI: Miami” as defence attorney Derek Powell.

He was in Manhattan Beach, just outside Los Angeles, this week to shoot his spot on the hit CBS show.

Combs explained to People that he met with CBS executives and told them, “I don’t want to play no musician, I don’t want to play a criminal – none of those stereotypical things. I want to play a lawyer.”

He added that he was happy to be on one of “the biggest shows in the world” and revealed that series star David Caruso took him under his wing on set.

The episode with Diddy will air in February 2009.

Combs is building up an impressive acting resume — he appeared on the big screen in 2002’s “Monster’s Ball” and starred in the critically acclaimed TV remake of “A Raisin in the Sun,” as well as the Broadway revival of the play.

He recently told E! he is hoping to guest-star on “30 Rock.”

Gunfire at Party with Usher and Nelly

Irene Ogrodnik — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:53:24 +0000

Shots were fired at an Atlanta nightclub party—where music stars Usher, Nelly and Sean “Diddy” Combs were in attendance.

The bash, sponsored by Jermaine Dupri, has reportedly left one security guard wounded—reports People magazine.

“I’m sad this incident happened because it interrupted a beautiful and loving party. But I’m happy none of my people or friends got hurt. And the party continues,” said Dupri.

The shots were fired at about 3:30 a.m. at the party after some guests were allegedly double-charged by security guards to enter. According to reports, the guests were escorted outside and that is where the shooting occurred.

The security guard shot in the arm was treated at a hospital and released.

J. Lo Subpoenaed to Testify in Diddy Lawsuit

Irene Ogrodnik — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:19:49 +0000

Although Jennifer Lopez may have moved on from P. Diddy a long time ago, the singer-actress will have to relive her infamous night with him, reports TMZ.com

According to TMZ, Lopez was served last week with a subpoena, ordering Lopez to testify in a $130 million lawsuit over a 1999 nightclub shooting involving her ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs and jailed Jamal “Shyne” Barrow. The lawsuit was brought forth by Natania Reuben, the victim shot in the face during the shooting.

Lopez was not called as a witness at the criminal trial of Diddy and Shyne. Although Diddy was exonerated, Shyne is now serving time for the incident.

Porter Left Diddy Over Baby Rumours

andPOP Staff — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:47:07 +0000

SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS’ on/off girlfriend KIM PORTER has confirmed reports the rapper impregnated another woman shortly after the designer gave birth to the couple’s twin daughters led to the end of their 12-year relationship.

Porter refuses to confirm or deny gossip suggesting an Atlanta, Georgia woman is expecting Diddy’s baby, but admits the reports were a major factor in the couple’s shock July (07) split.

She tells the upcoming October (07) issue of Essence magazine the scandal led her to question whether or not she could trust her boyfriend. She decided she couldn’t, and it was time to move on.

When asked directly if the rumours about Diddy’s infidelity led to the split, Porter says, “Hmm… Well, that definitely was part of it.”

And, despite new reports the couple are planning a reconciliation, Porter
insists she’ll never wed the rap mogul.

She tells the publication, “He’s not ready to get married. When I get
married, I want to stay married.

“I want both parties to be on the same page at the same time, and to leave a certain type of behaviour behind. That’s a commitment I don’t think he’s ready for.” (KL/ESS/GES)

Combs Denies Internet Drug Slur

andPOP Staff — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:21:55 +0000

Hip-hop mogul SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS has slammed internet reports suggesting he was seen buying drugs as “patently false”.

The Bad Boy Records boss, 37, was left fuming after an amateur video clip
showing him at a party surfaced online, prompting viewers to suggest the
footage looked like a drug deal.

In the clip, Combs, dressed in a white shirt and sunglasses, is seen dancing with clubbers at Ibiza’s DC10 club and chatting to a tall, blond man.

At one point, the rapper raises two fingers as his companion plays with
something in his hand. Combs is then seen lifting his hand to the side of his face – an action viewers of the YouTube video have compared to a drugs exchange.

But Combs’ lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, insists his client has never had
anything to do with illegal substances.

Brafman says, “Any suggestion he is buying drugs would be patently false. He does not use drugs.” (MT/WNTSU/KL)

O’Day Denies Combs Pregnancy Reports

andPOP Staff — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:45:38 +0000

DANITY KANE star AUBREY O’DAY has laughed off reports she’s pregnant with rap mogul SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS’ child.

O’Day finds it amusing that people believe she might be planning parenthood with Combs, who created girl group Danity Kane on the third season of U.S. TV show Making The Band.

She tells website UsMagazine.com, “I just want to laugh my way through dramas. It still boggles my mind that people think it’s true.” (GES/US/MEH)

Porter: ‘Split With Combs Was In My Family’s Best Interests’

andPOP Staff — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:15:18 +0000

SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS’ ex-girlfriend KIM PORTER has broken her silence over hersplit from the rap mogul, insisting the decision was in her family’s “best interests”.

Combs’ spokeswoman Keesha Johnson officially announced the news on Tuesday (10Jul07), five days after the hip-hop star blasted rumours of a separation.

And actress/model Porter hinted of an amicable split as she gave her reasons for the break-up.

She tells U.S. TV’s Entertainment Tonight, “After ten years, I have decided to end my on-again/off-again relationship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. In ending this relationship, I made a decision that was in the best interest of myself, Sean and our family.

“I look forward to moving on with my life and my career, and wish him prosperity, health and happiness in life and in love. We will remain friends and committed parents to our children.”

Porter – who has three children with Combs – nine-year-old son Christian and newborn twin daughters D’Lila Star and Jessie James – reportedly moved out of the New York City apartment she shared with the rap star earlier this month (Jul07).

Combs has recently been romantically linked to British actress Sienna Miller. (MT/WNVET/SH)

Diddy Shuts Down Burger King

andPOP Staff — Thu, 17 May 2007 12:47:06 +0000

SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS closed down a popular Burger King restaurant in Van Nuys, California on Wednesday night to shoot footage for a new DiddyTV internet show.

The rap mogul has teamed up with the fast food chain to create a new channel for YouTube.com, where he’ll launch his own videos and original content for fans.

As part of the new initiative, Diddy is shooting a series of promos to accompany all tracks from his new album Press Play – and they will all feature on the new Internet channel.

The new Burger King partnership will also give Diddy the chance to have his say about entertainment and marketing strategies to promote his favourite fast food chain, which has been sponsoring the rapper’s Press Play tour.