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Another Sean “Diddy” Combs documentary has arrived. Following Peacock’s Making of a Bad Boy earlier this month, Investigation Discovery released its own four-part docuseries, The Fall of Diddy, starting Monday (Jan. 27).
Airing on Max, the series follows the rise and fall of the hip-hop mogul, offering personal insights into harrowing abuse allegations, violent behavior and illegal activity throughout his career. You can stream the series Monday night at 9 p.m. ET.
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With Diddy still behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting his day in court, many alleged victims are coming forward to share their stories. The docuseries features testimonies from an array of members in Diddy’s inner circle and industry piers including VIBE editor-in-chief Danyel Smith, Danity Kane’s D. Woods, and Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who has accused Diddy of sexual harassment. The doc also features interviews with childhood friends, security guards, personal chefs, and several alleged rape and assault victims.
The debut episode of the Fall of Diddy airs on Jan 27. Check out how you can watch the series below.
Here’s How to Watch ‘The Fall of Diddy’ Series
ID’s Fall of Diddy will premiere tonight, Jan. 27 on Max and Discovery+ at 9 p.m ET. The second and third episode will release the following day, Jan. 28, alongside the finale premiering the following Friday. You can tune in to watch the docuseries with a Max bundle deal with Hulu and Disney+. The streaming bundle allows subscribers to stream from all three platforms for one base price. On their own, each streamer costs $10/month, but the Max bundle gets you all three for just $16.99. That’s a 43% savings and one of the best Max deals online.
Another great bundle deal to stream the Fall of Diddy is with Amazon Prime Video with Max. The house of Bezos is filled with incredible original programming, exclusive movies, and a great 30-day free trial.
Watch the trailer for the Fall of Diddy below.
Sometimes, it’s about all the small things — but when it comes to helping out Los Angeles in a crisis, Blink-182 is going above and beyond. On Monday (Jan. 27), bandmates Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker announced a one-night-only charity show at the Hollywood Palladium supporting wildfire relief efforts amid the ongoing natural […]
Billy Ray Cyrus has seemingly shared response after his son, Trace Cyrus, took posted an Instagram message last week, expressing concern for his father’s well-being.
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On Sunday (Jan. 26), the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer took to YouTube Shorts to share a snippet of his 2009 “Somebody Said a Prayer” music video, which starred the 35-year-old Metro Station singer, whom he adopted back in 1993 after marrying his ex-wife Tish Cyrus.
“Sunday callin,” Billy Ray wrote in the caption. “Giving thanks for the California Rain . Praying for the brokenhearted and their pain. Praying for my family. For my children … sons and daughters…and their mother. Let this moment be the start of healing ❤️🩹 for us all. ‘The past does not equal the future.’ Amen 🙏🏼”
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Trace’s message to Billy Ray on Jan. 22 — which had him stating, “You’re not healthy, Dad and everyone is noticing it,” and “As I write this with tears in my eyes, I hope you realize this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon” — came after Billy Ray’s widely criticized performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration Liberty Ball, which was plagued by technical difficulties and eventually had him singing a capella to the crowd.
On Saturday (Jan. 25), Trace published another Instagram letter, claiming Billy Ray had threatened him with legal action following the public plea. “Dad my message was beyond loving,” Trace wrote in the note, referencing the message from a few days prior. “I could have been extremely honest about a lot more but I don’t want to put your business out there like that. But for you to threaten me with legal action for wanting you to get help is a disgrace. Pappy is looking down at you with such disappointment I can assure you. You should be ashamed of yourself. I will always love you but I no longer respect you as a man. Everyone close to you is terrified to tell you how they really feel. I’m not. Get help.”
Billy Ray and ex-wife Tish are parents to Brandi, 37, and Trace, 35, both of whom Billy Ray adopted after he’d married Tish. Together, they also share Miley, 31; Braison, 30, and Noah, 25. He’s also the parent of 32-year-old son Christopher, his child with ex-girlfriend Kristin Luckey
Lady Gaga posted a teaser announcing her seventh album, Mayhem, is coming in March. Keep watching to learn more about the teaser! Tetris Kelly:Gaga is arriving soon! She just announced LG7 is coming — let’s talk about the album’s name and release date. Mayhem is upon us. Lady Gaga’s seventh album, Mayhem, will arrive on […]
Deborah F. Rutter, who has served as president of the Kennedy Center since 2014, has announced her decision to step down at the end of this year. The Center’s board of trustees has formed a search committee to identify her successor.
“After more than 10 extraordinary years in Washington, D.C., collaborating with some of the most phenomenal artists, cultural leaders, diplomats, philanthropists, volunteers, and administrators, I have come to believe it is time to pass the torch,” Rutter said in a statement.
“Deborah’s visionary leadership has transformed the Kennedy Center,” said Kennedy Center board chairman David M. Rubenstein (who will continue to lead the board through September 2026, the Center announced in November). “Her legacy will be the Center’s increased relevance, visibility, and physical footprint.”
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Throughout her tenure, Rutter has expanded programming to represent the diversity of arts in America, most notably introducing hip-hop culture and social impact as two central areas of programming.
Under Rutter’s leadership, the Kennedy Center has grown its operating budget (expenses) to $268 million. Earned revenues have grown to $125 million, in addition to $95 million in contributed funds; $45 million in federal appropriations for the operation, maintenance and improvement of the memorial; and a $4 million draw from the endowment in fiscal year 2024.
In her first year, Rutter broke ground on a transformative arts facility and first-ever campus expansion, the REACH. After successfully delivering on a $250 million capital campaign raised entirely through private contributions, the REACH opened in September 2019.
As part of the Center’s 50th anniversary season, Rutter oversaw the development of “Arts & Ideals: President John F. Kennedy,” an immersive, permanent 7,500 square-foot exhibit exploring President Kennedy’s connection to arts and culture. Since its opening in September 2022, the JFK exhibit has welcomed nearly 1 million visitors.
Programs that evolved under Rutter’s leadership include Sound Health (Network), a collaboration with artistic advisor Renée Fleming exploring the neurological and health benefits of music. In 2024, the Center introduced its new Arts & Wellbeing series, reflecting the full spectrum of the arts and their impact on mind, body, and soul. This spring, the Kennedy Center will present “Earth to Space: Arts Breaking the Sky,” which will explore humans’ ambitions to navigate space.
The Kennedy Center serves as the home to the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Washington National Opera (WNO). With more than 2,000 performances each year — and two major televised awards shows, the Kennedy Center Honors and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor — the Center attracts 1.5 million ticketholders and more than 2 million visitors annually. Rutter has also guided the Center’s global network of more than 40 education initiatives, making it the nation’s largest provider of arts education by reaching more than 2.1 million individuals. She is also credited with landing Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda as the NSO’s music director in 2016.
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Super Bowl LIX takes place on Sunday, Feb. 9 and all eyes will be on the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs will look to three-peat at Super Bowl LIX, while the Eagles hope to spoil those plans.
On Sunday (Jan. 26), the NFC and AFC Championship games set off a full day of American football with the winners barreling full speed ahead to Super Bowl LIX. In the NFC Championship game, the Washington Commanders, led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, delivered a game effort but the Philadelphia Eagles and the attack from quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley proved too much for the burgundy and gold. The Eagles took that game 55-23 over the Commanders.
The AFC Championship game was a bit more competitive with Patrick Mahomes guiding the Chiefs in the intense showdown with the Buffalo Bills and their quarterback Josh Allen. After delivering knockout blows to one another, the Chiefs eked out a 32-29 win over the Bills.
The upcoming Super Bowl will be the next opportunity for Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Chiefs to take home the Vince Lombardi trophy for the third time in a row and would cement them as one of the top teams of the modern era. The Eagles have been here before themselves, last winning the Super Bowl in 2018 over the New England Patriots.
All eyes will certainly be on television sets and watch parties across the United States and the world. And even if the football game isn’t your thing, this year’s halftime show with Kendrick Lamar will be must-see television.
Learn more about the upcoming Super Bowl LIX contest here.
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Kanye West recently showed some love to the legendary rap group Dipset by posting a photo rocking a fur-hooded coat that perfectly matched a Dipset chain.
The bold move was a clear nod to the iconic crew, which includes Cam’ron, Jim Jones, and Juelz Santana. Kanye, known for his trendsetting fashion, blended high-end style with street culture, paying homage to the influence Dipset has had on the game. In Ye fashion (no pun), the coat and chain combo instantly caught the attention of fans, making people wonder what was the meaning behind it.
This fashion shoutout came amid an interesting time for Dipset, especially with the ongoing tension between Cam’ron and Jim Jones. Recently, Kanye and Jim were spotted together in Tokyo. While Cam’ron and Jim Jones have had their disagreements recently, seeing Kanye with Jim in a public setting suggests a level of unity or at least respect between them (and possibly Ye trying to squash the beef?). Kanye’s gesture goes beyond just fashion; it’s a public acknowledgment of Dipset’s influence, not only in music but in shaping hip-hop culture as a whole.
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Despite any internal beefs within the group, Kanye’s support for Jim Jones shows that even in a divided scene, respect and love can still cross boundaries. Fans are left wondering if this moment signals the beginning of more collaborations or just a passing moment of mutual appreciation. Ye has been a collaborator with the Diplomats in years past, even making an appearance on Cam’ron’s Purple Haze album on the track “Down & Out.”
After keeping fans waiting for years and giving months of buildup before finally making an announcement, Lady Gaga has finally unveiled the title of her highly anticipated seventh studio album: Mayhem. The project is the long-awaited followup to the superstar’s Billboard 200-topping LP Chromatica, which last saw Gaga embracing her pop star persona at the […]
Drake is ready to make a splash in 2025. He shared a message with his Toronto faithful and also gave OVO fans an update on his joint album coming with PartyNextDoor in an Instagram Story on Sunday night (Jan. 26). “Love to all the 6’ers,” he captioned a photo of the CN Tower. “Winter months […]