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Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Aubrey O'Day Says She Won't Be Testifying at Diddy Trial
Aubrey O'Day has confirmed she will not be taking the stand in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal sex-trafficking trial. The former Danity Kane member made the announcement on Friday (May 16) during the premiere episode of Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present: Aubrey O'Day, Covering the Diddy Trial, an iHeartRadio podcast recorded in New York City. More from Billboard Cassie's Husband Alex Fine Defends Wife's Testimony at Diddy Trial: 'You Did Not Break Her Spirit Nor Her Smile' Live Nation Announces $30 Summer Concert Ticket Program at North American Amphitheaters HYBE Latin America Launches Reality Series to Find Next Latin Boy Band 'I'm not here to testify for the Diddy trial, that I know of,' O'Day said, according to People. The 41-year-old singer suggested her involvement could still evolve, revealing she had been 'contacted by Homeland Security' and had a meeting with the agency, which led March raids on Diddy's homes in Los Angeles and Miami. Earlier in the week, O'Day — who appeared on MTV's Making the Band under Diddy's mentorship — sparked speculation about a possible court appearance after sharing a cryptic Instagram post from New York City. 'Hey New York!!! Where y'all think I should head first?' she wrote on May 14, including a scale emoji. Us Weekly also reported that a source claimed O'Day was subpoenaed to testify at the trial. During the podcast episode, O'Day clarified the post's intent. 'I posted on my Instagram that I was here in New York and enjoying myself because I wanted to make it clear to everyone that I am not here testifying,' she said. Diddy is currently facing multiple federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. His trial is set to resume Monday (May 19). If convicted on all counts, he could face life in prison. O'Day previously spoke out after Diddy's September 2024 arrest. 'The purpose of Justice is to provide an ending and allow us the space to create a new chapter. Women never get this. I feel validated. Today is a win for women all over the world, not just me. Things are finally changing,' she wrote on X at the time. Danity Kane, the girl group formed in 2005 on Making the Band, was signed to Diddy's Bad Boy Records. O'Day was removed from the group in 2008 and later claimed on the Call Her Daddy podcast in 2022 that her exit stemmed from her refusal to comply with non-music-related requests from the music mogul. Best of Billboard Diddy Judge Rejects Claim That Prosecutors Leaked Surveillance Tape of Cassie Assault Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Aubrey O'Day could testify in Sean 'Diddy' Combs federal sex-crimes trial
One of Sean "Diddy" Combs' fiercest critics could testify in his federal sex-crimes trial. Danity Kane singer Aubrey O'Day, once a rising star in Combs' orbit, has been subpoenaed to testify in his trial, according to a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly to USA TODAY. Combs recruited O'Day when he formed the girl group Danity Kane on MTV's "Making the Band" in 2005. On May 14, the 41-year-old O'Day chronicled being in New York City on her Instagram stories, writing, "Hey New York!!! Where y'all think I should head first?" with the scales of justice emoji. Diddy trial updates: Sean Combs' lawyers hone in on turbulent Cassie relationship In June 2024, O'Day opened up about Combs' legal trouble, telling People magazine that "there's no vindication when you're a victim of someone. … Anyone being exposed, or any truths being told, don't change the reality of what you experienced." The "Celebrity Apprentice" alum added: "It's a forever thing that you have to wake up every day and choose to evolve past. It doesn't go away. It's like childhood trauma. We don't like to think it just disappears in our thirties, but really we start realizing how bad it really is in our thirties." Federal prosecutors are expected to call O'Day's fellow Danity Kane alum Dawn Richard to testify next in court, following Casandra "Cassie" Ventura Fine's harrowing testimony this week. Combs was arrested in September 2024 on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, remains in custody at the Special Housing Unit in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. He is currently on trial, and his ex-girlfriend Ventura Fine took the stand during the week of May 12. In court, she testified that Combs repeatedly threatened to release videos of her participation in his alleged drug-fueled "freak offs," raped her after their 2018 split and was physically abusive on numerous occasions. What kind of a physical toll does an emotionally abusive relationship take on someone? Ventura Fine's testimony – which comes a year after CNN released 2016 hotel surveillance video that showed Combs kicking, hitting and dragging her at a now-closed Los Angeles luxury – has lasted several days. She also detailed portions of the hotel incident in her testimony. Shortly after Ventura Fine's May 14 testimony ended, O'Day wrote on X that "so many people have thumbs that are more active than their minds. Fear yields a heavy hand- It's easy to say, it could never be me when you have never been handed those shoes to walk in #Cassie." Aubrey O'Day likens experience with Sean 'Diddy' Combs to 'childhood trauma' Combs formed Danity Kane with Aundrea Fimbres, D. Woods, Shannon Bex, Richard and O'Day. The pop group disbanded and reunited several times since their formation, most notably with O'Day being removed from the group in 2008, although she later returned. In a December 2022 episode of the hit "Call Her Daddy" podcast hosted by Alex Cooper, O'Day alleged that Combs fired her because she wouldn't do things he requested "in other areas" besides music. Contributing: Naledi Ushe This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Diddy trial: Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane could testify
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Aubrey O'Day blasts ‘selfish' Diddy for having children in court during graphic testimonies
Danity Kane singer Aubrey O'Day called Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'selfish' for having six of his seven children appear in court during his ongoing trial in New York. The rap mogul is facing federal charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty and denies any wrongdoing. 'The fact that the kids are marching up to that court, praying over everything and walking in with a bunch of women also that are encouraging it,' O'Day said on Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes's podcast Friday. The 'Damaged' singer, whose girl band was signed to Diddy's Bad Boy Records, continued: 'I don't know any father that would want their children to sit through testimony about how much their daddy liked to watch people [get] lubricated, f*****g, getting p****d on and urinated in their mouths, having his girlfriend come in the other room and rub their come all over his nipples.' 'Would you want your children to know about it?' she asked Holmes and Robach. 'It's concerning to me, that the optics of them being there and supporting [their] father are obviously a very strong play for the defense.' However, not all of Diddy's children stayed throughout the proceedings. Chance, 18, and the twins Jesse and D'Lila, also 18, left the courtroom twice on May 12, while male escort Daniel Phillip shared graphic details about an alleged paid sexual encounter between himself and Ventura, which he said Combs watched while masturbating, multiple outlets reported. 'It's telling to me. It means that daddy's being selfish and he needs — in my opinion — it feels like, 'Daddy needs you in court because daddy needs all the optics to look in his favor,' and I don't really care what you have to sit through,' said O'Day. Her comments come after she revealed she would not be taking the stand against her former mentor, despite being contacted by Homeland Security. O'Day rose to fame in 2005 with the MTV reality show Making the Band 3, which saw Diddy form Danity Kane. However, the record producer fired O'Day and Wanita 'D. Woods' Woodgett from the group in 2008, as captured on the show. O'Day would have been the second member of Danity Kane to testify against him. Prosecutors revealed Thursday that Dawn Richard, 41, will be their next witness following Cassie Ventura's bombshell testimony. The California-native has long been vocal about her experiences with Diddy, accusing him of attempting to silence her through nondisclosure agreements and has spoken about alleged mistreatment during her time in Danity Kane. In a 2022 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, O'Day claimed she was fired from Danity Kane for not doing 'what was expected' of her — 'not talent-wise but in other areas.' She celebrated Diddy's September 2024 arrest on X, writing: "The purpose of Justice is to provide an ending and allow us the space to create a new chapter.' "Women never get this. I feel validated. Today is a win for women all over the world, not just me. Things are finally changing,' she added. Diddy's trial resumes Monday.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aubrey O'Day slams Sean "Diddy" Combs' courtroom strategy: ‘No father should put his kids through that'
Aubrey O'Day and Sean "Diddy" Combs' Aubrey O'Day is once again speaking her truth—this time about her former mentor, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, and the presence of his children in court amid his ongoing sex trafficking case . The former Danity Kane singer and reality star didn't hold back during a recent episode of Amy & T.J., the podcast hosted by former GMA3 anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes. During their May 16 conversation, recorded while O'Day was in New York where the trial is being held, the 41-year-old expressed serious concern about Combs' children—Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, and twins D'Lila and Jessie—being brought into such a deeply disturbing legal process. 'I can't imagine any father willingly allowing his kids to sit through that kind of testimony,' she said, referencing the emotional and graphic statements made in court by witnesses, including Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura . According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ventura's testimony included distressing allegations of abuse, as well as details of a sexual encounter involving a male escort that Combs allegedly watched. O'Day didn't mince words about what she believes is behind the decision to have the children appear in court. 'To me, it just looks like he's trying to craft a narrative like, 'Look, I've got my family behind me,'' she said, calling it 'selfish' to expose them to such traumatic content. She added, 'It feels like he's using them for favorable optics, and that's not something a loving parent would do.' During particularly graphic parts of the trial, some of the children reportedly left the courtroom—especially during the testimony of Daniel Phillip, a male escort who detailed a disturbing alleged incident involving Ventura and Combs. Meanwhile, surveillance footage from 2016 was also presented to the court, showing Combs physically assaulting Ventura in a hotel hallway. As reported by People, while some family members looked away, Combs' sons remained focused on the footage. Despite speculation, O'Day clarified that she will not be taking the witness stand. However, she did reveal that she had a private meeting with Homeland Security officials, fueling more interest in what she may know about the case. Combs has been behind bars since his September arrest and continues to plead not guilty to a series of serious felony charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. If convicted on all counts, he could face a minimum of 15 years to life in prison. Still, his children have stood publicly by his side. As The Hollywood Reporter noted, his son Quincy posted a statement last October condemning the 'conspiracy theories and false narratives' circulating online and reaffirming their support for their father. 'We stand united,' Quincy wrote. 'We hold onto the truth, knowing it will prevail.' O'Day's comments add another layer to the growing controversy surrounding the case—not just regarding the charges, but also the emotional toll it's taking on everyone involved, especially the children. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Diddy accuser Aubrey O'Day won't testify at trial, but spoke to Homeland Security
Longtime Diddy accuser Aubrey O'Day will not testify against the hip-hop mogul during his federal sex trafficking trial, despite saying she previously spoke with Homeland Security. Amid the first week of trial, the singer sparked speculation about a possible court appearance after sharing a cryptic Instagram post from New York City. Us Weekly later reported O'Day had arrived in Manhattan after being subpoenaed to testify 'sometime this week or next.' But a source told the Daily News on Saturday there's no truth to that report. 'While she would gladly testify, she has not been asked,' the source said. The 41-year-old former member of Danity Kane — a girl group formed in 2004 on Diddy's reality show 'Making the Band' — also addressed her rumored testimony on Friday's premiere episode of the 'Aubrey O'Day: Covering the Diddy Trial' podcast. 'I'm not here to testify for the Diddy trial, that I know of,' O'Day told co-hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes. 'I was contacted by Homeland Security and I did have a meeting with Homeland Security.' She did not divulge any details on the meeting. O'Day said that while she is indeed in New York City, 'I posted on my Instagram that I was here in New York and enjoying myself because I wanted to make it clear to everyone that I am not here testifying.' O'Day has long spoken out on her negative experiences with Diddy, saying her ex-mentor exerted control over her appearance during 'Making the Band' and made unwanted sexually charged comments toward her. On a 2022 episode of 'Call Her Daddy,' she claimed she was pressured by Diddy to do things that weren't related to her career and that her refusal led to her infamously being fired from Danity Kane. 'I wasn't willing to do what was expected of me, not talent-wise, but in other areas,' she said on the podcast. She has further alleged that Diddy attempted to buy her silence by giving her back publishing rights to her music in a deal that included a non-disparagement clause. O'Day said she refused the offer, not wanting to sign away her ability to speak. While O'Day is not set to testify in Diddy's trial, her former bandmate Dawn Richard took the stand on Friday, testifying that she witnessed the rapper assault Cassie Ventura on multiple occasions. The trial will continue on Monday and is expected to last several weeks.
