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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Los Angeles and Miami properties raided by federal agents
Agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have opened an investigation into hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs, searching his properties in Los Angeles and the Miami area, agency officials announced Monday. The investigation was conducted by agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in New York, where a complaint was filed against Combs by a former girlfriend in federal court in November, accusing him of engaging in sex trafficking .
Bruce Springsteen to receive top honor at Ivors Songwriting Awards
American rocker Bruce Springsteen will this year become the first international songwriter to receive an Ivors Academy scholarship, the highest honor bestowed by the UK-based association. The 74-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist will be recognized “for his outstanding contribution to the art of songwriting and… his impact on the cultural landscape of the United Kingdom” at the Ivors in London in May, the annual awards for songwriters and guitarists. film composers, the Ivors Academy announced on Tuesday.
The film “Civil War”, set in the near future in the United States, asks questions about politics and journalism
Filmmaker Alex Garland wants “Civil War,” a tense thriller about a group of journalists documenting the collapse of society as they chase a scoop in a conflict-torn United States, to be a topic of conversation. Set shortly and part war movie and part road movie, “Civil War” sees fictional Reuters photographer Lee (Kirsten Dunst) and reporter Joel (Wagner Moura) hit the road to reach Washington, D.C., before that it does not fall into the hands of a rebel faction.
Berlin drag show ‘Together’ seeks to address Middle East grief
For seven years, an Israeli drag queen and a Syrian belly dancer hosted a joint monthly show in Berlin’s LGBT clubs, celebrating their coexistence in an extravagant party resembling a Middle Eastern wedding. But when Hamas gunmen carried out a deadly attack in southern Israel in October, triggering an Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip, their relationship was tested.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says rapper is subject to ‘witch hunt’
The lawyer for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs said Tuesday the rapper was the target of a “witch hunt” after civil lawsuits accused him of sexual misconduct and federal authorities raided two of its properties. On Monday, the US Department of Homeland Security announced that it had opened an investigation into hip-hop star Combs and searched his homes in the Miami area and Los Angeles.
Jane Goodall’s wish for her 90th birthday? More time to spread the conservation message
British primatologist-turned-ecologist Dr Jane Goodall will celebrate her 90th birthday next month with a series of lectures. Her biggest wish is that people start thinking more about the environment, she said in an interview last week. But in the meantime, she says she would like to have several more years “to continue to spread the message.”
Godzilla and Kong team up for their latest outing of destruction
The giant monsters Kong and Godzilla are back after “Godzilla vs. Kong” from 2021, but this time, instead of causing devastating destruction by fighting each other, they team up – and cause devastating destruction together. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” sees not only the return of the two titans, but also the return of actors Rebecca Hall’s scientist, Ilene Andrews, and Brian Tyree Henry’s conspiracy theorist, Bernie. It features “Downton Abbey” and “Beauty and the Beast” actor Dan Stevens as eccentric veterinarian Trapper.
Dev Patel’s directorial debut, ‘Monkey Man,’ a crash course in multitasking
British actor Dev Patel makes his directorial debut with “Monkey Man,” an action thriller that he also co-wrote, produced and stars in. A revenge tale set in a fictional Indian town, the film is inspired by the Hindu deity Hanuman. , which takes the form of a monkey and symbolizes strength and courage.
(With input from agencies.)
