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Cassie Ventura 'Perfect Match' premiere hid alleged Diddy assault: Photos from 2016 event
A 2016 movie premiere took on a central role as Cassie continued to testify against ex-partner Sean "Diddy" Combs in his federal sex-crimes trial. At the start of her second day of testimony on May 14, Casandra Ventura Fine told jurors about the infamous 2016 incident where Combs assaulted her at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. In a text exchange between the two at the time, Ventura Fine told Combs that she had a "premiere on Monday for the biggest thing of my life," referring to the premiere of her romantic comedy film "The Perfect Match." The hotel incident took place on March 5, 2016. Two days later, on March 7, 2016, Ventura Fine and Combs stepped out at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Perfect Match." Diddy trial live updates: Cassie returns to the stand in sex trafficking case Photos from the time show that Ventura Fine wore a gold and black dress and was joined on the red carpet by Combs. Ventura Fine and Combs were also photographed attending a "Perfect Match" premiere afterparty that night, where she wore a shorter, green dress. Other guests at the after party included director Bille Woodruff and Queen Latifah, whose company Flavor Unit Entertainment produced the film. Cassie Ventura testimony: What the singer is saying about Diddy, voyeurism and Suge Knight Ventura Fine starred in "The Perfect Match," which hit theaters in March 2016, alongside Terrence J and Donald Faison. The "Me & U" singer has also appeared in movies like 2008's "Step Up 2: The Streets" and 2020's "Spenser Confidential." These Diddy family members have been in court amid his sex-crimes trial On May 14, jurors in Combs' trial were shown a photo taken in the embattled rapper's bedroom, where Ventura Fine was wearing her gown for the "Perfect Match" premiere and large sunglasses. She testified that the glasses were "to cover up my eye" following the hotel assault, where she "got hit in the face." Prosecutors also showed jurors a red carpet photo where a bruise on Ventura Fine's shoulder was visible, as well as another photo from the afterparty where a bruise could be seen on her right shin. Who is Cassie? The singer at the center of Diddy's sex-crimes trial On May 12, jurors in the trial were shown video from the 2016 hotel incident. Ventura Fine took the stand on May 13 and began describing the alleged abuse she was subjected to throughout her relationship with Combs, which ended in 2018. Diddy on Trial newsletter: Step inside the courtroom with USA TODAY as Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sex crimes and trafficking charges If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support to survivors and their loved ones in English and Spanish at: (4673) and and en Español This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cassie, Diddy at 'The Perfect Match' movie premiere: See the 2016 pics
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Cassie Ventura 'Perfect Match' premiere hid alleged Diddy assault: Photos from 2016 event
Cassie Ventura 'Perfect Match' premiere hid alleged Diddy assault: Photos from 2016 event Show Caption Hide Caption Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Sean Combs, takes the stand in trial In day two of the Sean Combs sex crimes trial, Combs' ex-girlfriend provided emotional testimony from the witness stand. A 2016 movie premiere took on a central role as Cassie continued to testify against ex-partner Sean "Diddy" Combs in his federal sex-crimes trial. At the start of her second day of testimony on May 14, Casandra Ventura Fine told jurors about the infamous 2016 incident where Combs assaulted her at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. In a text exchange between the two at the time, Ventura Fine told Combs that she had a "premiere on Monday for the biggest thing of my life," referring to the premiere of her romantic comedy film "The Perfect Match." The hotel incident took place on March 5, 2016. Two days later, on March 7, 2016, Ventura Fine and Combs stepped out at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Perfect Match." Diddy trial live updates: Cassie returns to the stand in sex trafficking case Cassie movie premiere photos: See 'The Perfect Match' red carpet and afterparty Photos from the time show that Ventura Fine wore a gold and black dress and was joined on the red carpet by Combs. Ventura Fine and Combs were also photographed attending a "Perfect Match" premiere afterparty that night, where she wore a shorter, green dress. Other guests at the after party included director Bille Woodruff and Queen Latifah, whose company Flavor Unit Entertainment produced the film. Cassie Ventura testimony: What the singer is saying about Diddy, voyeurism and Suge Knight Ventura Fine starred in "The Perfect Match," which hit theaters in March 2016, alongside Terrence J and Donald Faison. The "Me & U" singer has also appeared in movies like 2008's "Step Up 2: The Streets" and 2020's "Spenser Confidential." These Diddy family members have been in court amid his sex-crimes trial Cassie testimony at Diddy trial alleges abuse before movie 'Perfect Match' premiere On May 14, jurors in Combs' trial were shown a photo taken in the embattled rapper's bedroom, where Ventura Fine was wearing her gown for the "Perfect Match" premiere and large sunglasses. She testified that the glasses were "to cover up my eye" following the hotel assault, where she "got hit in the face." Prosecutors also showed jurors a red carpet photo where a bruise on Ventura Fine's shoulder was visible, as well as another photo from the afterparty where a bruise could be seen on her right shin. Who is Cassie? The singer at the center of Diddy's sex-crimes trial On May 12, jurors in the trial were shown video from the 2016 hotel incident. Ventura Fine took the stand on May 13 and began describing the alleged abuse she was subjected to throughout her relationship with Combs, which ended in 2018.
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Spenser fans push for faithful reboot as Tom Selleck eyes Jesse Stone return
With Tom Selleck reportedly eyeing a return to his role as Jesse Stone, fans of Robert B. Parker's work are hopeful another beloved character might also make a comeback. Many are now calling for a proper reboot of Parker's most iconic creation—Spenser. According to a CinemaBlend feature by Hugh Scott, the news of Selleck's potential return has stirred renewed interest in Parker's wider literary universe. While the author penned only nine novels featuring Jesse Stone, he wrote 40 centered on the no-nonsense Boston detective known simply as Spenser. Before his death in 2010, Parker had established Spenser as the heart of his crime fiction legacy. The character first came to the screen in the 1980s with Spenser: For Hire, starring Robert Urich. The ABC series ran for three seasons and even spawned a spin-off about Hawk, Spenser's trusted ally, played by Avery Brooks. The show remains a nostalgic favorite for fans of detective dramas. Later adaptations, however, received mixed reactions. Between 1999 and 2001, Joe Mantegna played Spenser in a series of A&E movies that were generally forgettable. Most disappointing for many fans was Netflix's 2020 Spenser Confidential, starring Mark Wahlberg. That film took heavy liberties with the characters and storyline, rewriting the backstories of both Spenser and Hawk in ways that strayed far from the source material. Despite these missteps, Spenser's appeal hasn't faded. Authors Ace Atkins and Mike Lupica have continued the series in print, proving there's still demand for the character. With Blue Bloods ending and Selleck exploring familiar roles, many believe now is the perfect time for a reboot—ideally one that honors Parker's original vision and introduces a new generation to Spenser's world.
