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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country music superstars perform chart-topping duet at Boston Calling
The first night of Boston Calling ended with two country music stars sharing the stage for an electrifying duet. Luke Combs brought out Megan Moroney to perform Combs' 2019 smash hit 'Beer Never Broke My Heart.' The song, which was the lead single from Combs' sophomore album 'What You See Is What You Get,' topped Billboard's Country Airplay chart, becoming Combs' sixth consecutive No. 1 on the chart. 'Beer Never Broke My Heart' has been certified six-times platinum by the RIAA as of August 23, 2023. The performance marked a full-circle moment for Moroney as the self-proclaimed 'Emo Cowgirl' appeared as an unpaid extra in the song's music video back in 2019, Combs told the crowd. Continuous rain would not stop Megan Moroney fans from enjoying her performance on Friday, May 23, 2025 during Boston Calling at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Continuous rain would not stop Megan Moroney fans from enjoying her performance on Friday, May 23, 2025 during Boston Calling at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Continuous rain would not stop Megan Moroney fans from enjoying her performance on Friday, May 23, 2025 during Boston Calling at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Continuous rain would not stop Megan Moroney fans from enjoying her performance on Friday, May 23, 2025 during Boston Calling at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Continuous rain would not stop Megan Moroney fans from enjoying her performance on Friday, May 23, 2025 during Boston Calling at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Continuous rain would not stop Megan Moroney fans from enjoying her performance on Friday, May 23, 2025 during Boston Calling at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Continuous rain would not stop Megan Moroney fans from enjoying her performance on Friday, May 23, 2025 during Boston Calling at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Continuous rain would not stop Megan Moroney fans from enjoying her performance on Friday, May 23, 2025 during Boston Calling at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Moroney also told fans about it during a VIP pre-show at a May 15 concert at the Amory in Minneapolis, Country Chord reported. The 'Am I Okay?' said her best friend drove her to Nashville so she could appear in Combs' video. 'If you literally look at the Spotify canvas, I even made it into the 8 seconds,' Moroney told fans. 'I was supposed to be the drunk girl at the bar, so I was holding up a fake beer.' The 'Tennessee Orange' singer can be seen around the 2:20 mark of the video. Moroney shows up a few more times as well. Combs' closed out night one of Boston Calling on Friday, May 23. Fall Out Boy will headline Saturday night while Dave Matthews Band will close out the festival on Sunday night. Click here to see the full schedule for Boston Calling. Find this tucked-away lounge at Boston Calling for free merchandise, games PHOTOS: Luke Combs wraps up Night 1 at 2025 Boston Calling Acclaimed indie band recalls Boston Calling act that left them starstruck After serious safety concerns at Boston Calling last year, fans return in 2025 T-Pain gets Boston Calling sprung on Night 1 (Photos) Read the original article on MassLive.
AsiaOne
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
2nd woman tells jury Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her, Entertainment News
NEW YORK — Sean "Diddy" Combs was accused of rape by a second woman on Thursday (May 29) as the hip-hop mogul stands trial for sex trafficking and racketeering, charges that could lead to life in prison if he is convicted. A former personal assistant to Combs, testifying under the pseudonym Mia, testified in Manhattan federal court that the Bad Boy Records founder raped her at least twice. "I was just frozen. I didn't do anything. I just let it happen," Mia said, fighting back tears and staring into her lap as she described an incident in which Combs allegedly grabbed her head and put his penis in her mouth. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to five counts including racketeering and sex trafficking. Mia told jurors Combs climbed on top of her while she was sleeping and raped her while she lay frozen with fear. Combs' lawyers have acknowledged he was at times abusive in domestic relationships but said any sex was consensual. During the testimony, Combs occasionally passed notes to his lawyers but otherwise showed little outward reaction. Testimony before a panel of 12 jurors and six alternates in Manhattan federal court is in its third week. Prosecutors say Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, coerced women over two decades to take part in days-long, drug-fuelled sexual performances with male sex workers known as "Freak Offs". In emotional testimony during the first week of trial, Combs' ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura told jurors Combs physically and emotionally abused her throughout their tumultuous 11-year relationship and raped her shortly after they broke up for good. Ventura, a rhythm and blues singer known as Cassie, said she participated in the Freak Offs because she feared Combs would release sex tapes of her if she didn't, but also because she loved him. Friends and associates of Combs and Ventura have testified about Combs' alleged abuse, describing Combs as a domineering figure who relied on bodyguards and associates to enable his alleged crimes and keep victims in line. The trial has drawn intense media coverage due to Combs' cultural influence and role in taking hip-hop mainstream through legendary artists like the Notorious B.I.G. Combs was arrested in Manhattan last September and is being held at a federal prison in Brooklyn when not in court. Dawn Richard, a former member of the pop group Danity Kane, testified last week that she felt threatened when Combs told her to keep quiet about what she saw. Richard faced a sharp cross-examination by one of Combs' lawyers, who sought to point to inconsistencies between her testimony and what she said during interviews with prosecutors. Last week, Scott Mescudi — the rapper known as Kid Cudi — testified that his car was set on fire in 2012, shortly after Combs learned that Mescudi had a romantic relationship with Ventura. Prosecutors say the alleged arson of Mescudi's car was one of several violent or illegal acts that Combs or his associates undertook to prevent women from leaving his orbit and keep his abuse quiet. [[nid:718506]]
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sean Diddy's ex-assistant accuses him of sexual assault in court testimony
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing fresh accusations of sexual assault as his high-profile federal trial for sex trafficking and racketeering continues in Manhattan. A second woman, a former personal assistant identified as 'Mia,' testified on Thursday that Combs raped her on at least two occasions during her time working for back tears, Mia recounted a harrowing incident in which she said Combs forced oral sex on her while she was frozen in fear. 'I just let it happen,' she said, describing the moment to a panel of jurors. She also claimed that Combs raped her while she slept, unable to Life in Prison Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to five federal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated a decades-long scheme involving coercion, drugs, and manipulation, forcing women into disturbing sexual situations referred to as 'Freak Offs' by male sex Combs has admitted to being abusive in past relationships, his legal team insists all sexual encounters were consensual. During Mia's testimony, Combs reportedly showed little emotion, occasionally passing notes to his Among Key WitnessesEarlier in the trial, singer Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend, testified about the physical and emotional abuse she endured during their 11-year relationship. She accused Combs of raping her after their final breakup and said he used threats of exposing sex tapes to control her participation in the 'Freak Offs.'advertisementOther witnesses, including friends and industry insiders, painted a grim picture of Combs' inner circle. Dawn Richard, formerly of Danity Kane, testified that she felt intimidated by Combs' warning to stay silent. Rapper Kid Cudi also took the stand, stating his car was mysteriously set on fire in 2012 after Combs discovered his past relationship with is currently being held at a federal facility in Brooklyn. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment. The trial, now in its third week, has captured national attention due to Combs' immense influence in the music industry.(With inputs from Reuters)Trending Reel
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who is testifying in the Diddy trial? Cassie, Kid Cudi, more who have taken the stand
Who is testifying in the Diddy trial? Cassie, Kid Cudi, more who have taken the stand Show Caption Hide Caption Former stylist for Cassie testifies of more alleged abuse by Combs Deonte Nash, a friend and stylist of Cassie Ventura Fine, testified in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial of more alleged abuse by Combs against Fine. Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing criminal trial has seen multiple insiders take the stand, including a stylist, personal assistants and music industry figures. With the federal sex-crimes case now in its fourth week, including jury selection, jurors have heard from Combs' former girlfriend Cassie Ventura Fine, her ex Kid Cudi and several former employees, who have testified on Combs' alleged abuse and violent behavior. Various officials have also discussed the Grammy-winning rapper's alleged crimes, including his suggested involvement in a 2012 car explosion. Combs, 55, has been charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The court has also heard testimony from Danity Kane alum Dawn Richard; Ventura Fine's mother, Regina Ventura; stylist Deonte Nash; Cassie's makeup artist Mylah Morales and former friend Kerry Morgan; Combs' former assistants Capricorn Clark, George Kaplan, David James and "Mia"; male exotic dancer Sharay Hayes and others, sharing varying degrees of Combs' alleged abuse. Here's a look at who has testified so far in the trial. Diddy on trial newsletter: Step inside the courtroom as music mogul faces sex-crimes charges. Who has testified in the Diddy trial? Obama, Britney Spears, Michael B. Jordan All the celebs mentioned during the Diddy trial Biggest bombshells from Diddy trial testimony Ventura Fine, as the prosecution's star witness, kicked off testimony in Combs' trial with a series of harrowing accounts about the alleged abuse she suffered during her decadelong relationship with Combs. She testified about her participation in "freak offs", a series of drug-fueled sexual performances that Combs has been accused by federal prosecutors of orchestrating, as well as Combs' alleged physical abuse and the rapper's jealousy over her relationships with other men. Cassie Ventura takes the stand: Biggest moments from her Diddy trial testimony Some of Combs' musical peers, fellow rapper Cudi and singer Richard, also took the stand and recalled various instances of Combs being violent toward Ventura Fine and those in her orbit. Cudi, who briefly dated Ventura Fine in 2011, claimed Combs broke into his Los Angeles home and blew up his car in a separate incident in retaliation. Meanwhile, several of Combs' former associates, including ex-assistants James, Kaplan and Clark, said in court that Combs repeatedly threatened them during their employment and subjected them to harsh working conditions. Contributing: KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Second woman tells jury Sean Diddy Combs raped her
Trial highlights Combs' alleged coercion and abuse Lawyers for hip-hop artist claim Freak Offs were consensual He pleads not guilty to racketeering and sex trafficking charges (Recasts top with new testimony in paragraphs 1-3, 5-6) By Jack Queen and Luc Cohen NEW YORK, May 29 (Reuters) - Sean 'Diddy' Combs was accused of rape by a second woman on Thursday as the hip-hop mogul stands trial for sex trafficking and racketeering, charges that could lead to life in prison if he is convicted. A former personal assistant to Combs, testifying under the pseudonym Mia, testified in Manhattan federal court that the Bad Boy Records founder raped her at least twice. 'I was just frozen. I didn't do anything. I just let it happen,' Mia said, fighting back tears and staring into her lap as she described an incident in which Combs allegedly grabbed her head and put his penis in her mouth. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to five counts including racketeering and sex trafficking. Mia told jurors Combs climbed on top of her while she was sleeping and raped her while she lay frozen with fear. Combs' lawyers have acknowledged he was at times abusive in domestic relationships but said any sex was consensual. During the testimony, Combs occasionally passed notes to his lawyers but otherwise showed little outward reaction. Testimony before a panel of 12 jurors and six alternates in Manhattan federal court is in its third week. Prosecutors say Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, coerced women over two decades to take part in days-long, drug-fueled sexual performances with male sex workers known as "Freak Offs." In emotional testimony during the first week of trial, Combs' ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura told jurors Combs physically and emotionally abused her throughout their tumultuous 11-year relationship and raped her shortly after they broke up for good. Ventura, a rhythm and blues singer known as Cassie, said she participated in the Freak Offs because she feared Combs would release sex tapes of her if she didn't, but also because she loved him. Friends and associates of Combs and Ventura have testified about Combs' alleged abuse, describing Combs as a domineering figure who relied on bodyguards and associates to enable his alleged crimes and keep victims in line. The trial has drawn intense media coverage due to Combs' cultural influence and role in taking hip-hop mainstream through legendary artists like the Notorious B.I.G. Combs was arrested in Manhattan last September and is being held at a federal prison in Brooklyn when not in court. Dawn Richard, a former member of the pop group Danity Kane, testified last week that she felt threatened when Combs told her to keep quiet about what she saw. Richard faced a sharp cross-examination by one of Combs' lawyers, who sought to point to inconsistencies between her testimony and what she said during interviews with prosecutors. Last week, Scott Mescudi - the rapper known as Kid Cudi - testified that his car was set on fire in 2012, shortly after Combs learned that Mescudi had a romantic relationship with Ventura. Prosecutors say the alleged arson of Mescudi's car was one of several violent or illegal acts that Combs or his associates undertook to prevent women from leaving his orbit and keep his abuse quiet. (Reporting by Jack Queen and Luc Cohen in New York; Editing by Howard Goller)
