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USA Today
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Where to watch the Sean 'Diddy' Combs documentaries on sex-crimes trial, allegations
Now that Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial has concluded, you might be wondering what you missed during the case (that lasted nearly two months) and what exactly happened. There are plenty of documentaries to catch you up to speed. Ever since Combs was arrested in 2024 and charged with sex trafficking, various networks and streaming services have explored the allegations against him in a series of documentaries. Some lean into commentary from experts to provide context about Combs' rise and fall, and many include new interviews with members of the hip-hop mogul's inner circle. There are more where those came from, too. Another documentary about Combs produced by 50 Cent is in the works for Netflix. A release date has not been announced. Combs denied all of the allegations and pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges he faced. A 12-person jury delivered a bombshell split decision July 2 in Combs' case, which started May 5 in Manhattan federal court. Jurors found Combs guilty of two counts of a lesser charge, transportation to engage in prostitution, but acquitted him on the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Here's a look at the most notable documentaries about his sex-crimes case (plus the mounting pile of civil lawsuits against him) and where to watch them. How to watch People magazine's documentary In the special episode of "People Explains," the outlets' reporters and editors review the details of the trial that took place away from any camera lens. "They're alleging his company was a criminal enterprise," senior reporter Janelle Griffith says, "and that he enlisted the help of various people, from low level employees, like personal assistants, to security guards to do his dirty work so to speak, or help him in the commission of crimes." "People were afraid of him," Charlotte Triggs, general manager and editor in chief, says in the 20-minute documentary, "and as often happens, when someone has a lot of influence and a lot of control and a lot of money, nobody really wants to say anything bad about them and nobody really wants to go out on a limb and be the first one." Staff recalls Combs' behavior at the trial and testimony presented, including that of Combs' ex-partner Cassie Ventura. "Now that they're compelled to (tell the truth) by the court," despite any potential nondisclosure agreement, Triggs says, "you're finally getting the real story, and you're seeing that they are, in fact, corroborating these stories, that a lot of people witnessed this stuff." The "People Explains the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial" is available to stream on YouTube. How to watch 'The Fall of Diddy' Released in January 2025, "The Fall of Diddy" is a documentary series from Investigation Discovery, the network that also aired the documentary about accusations of abuse behind the scenes at Nickelodeon, "Quiet on Set." "Spanning Combs' decades-long impact on music and popular culture, from his early days as a talented creative to his 2024 arrest, the docuseries uncovers the insidious and terrifying allegations of sexual assault, abusive behavior, violence and other disturbing claims that lay beneath his success," according to Investigation Discovery. Diddy's star-studded parties were cultural extravaganzas: Inside the White Party Notable moments from the documentary included celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales claiming she came to the rescue of Ventura after a violent argument with the rapper. Ventura accused Combs of rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse in a 2023 lawsuit that they quickly settled. Another episode featured an interview with Phil Pines, Combs' former assistant, who said he witnessed violence and described an alleged assault at the rapper's Miami estate. "The Fall of Diddy" consists of five episodes and is available to stream on HBO Max. How to watch 'TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy' This TMZ documentary clocks in at just over an hour and delves into Combs' legal problems and the circumstances surrounding his arrest. "A series of lawsuits and allegations have legendary rap mogul P. Diddy on the ropes," the description said. "TMZ has the troubling inside story from people who were there." The special features interviews with TMZ employees, legal experts and celebrities like Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day, who said his "mistreatment" changed "the course and direction of my entire life." "TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy" is available to stream on Tubi. How to watch 'Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy' This feature-length documentary is described as a "raw look at Sean Combs' journey through exclusive footage and candid interviews" exploring "his rise, controversies and the man behind the music." It discusses the rapper's legal controversies as well as his early years coming up in the hip-hop scene. 'Call it swingers': A preview of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense as lawyer describes lifestyle "'Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy' sheds light on his childhood, rise to fame, and recent criminal allegations, challenging viewers to rethink everything they thought they knew about the mogul behind the music − and the mugshot," the synopsis says. Revelations from the documentary included former Da Band member Sara Rivers saying Combs "touched me in a place that he shouldn't have." "That was inappropriate, and I felt intimidated," Rivers said. "I'm definitely nervous. ... I haven't said anything for so long, and it's built up." "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy" is available to stream on Peacock. How to watch 'Secret Life of Diddy' This 43-minute documentary was a special edition of "20/20" and is described as a look at Combs' "shocking arrest" and "downfall." Interview subjects include Tiffany Red, a friend of Ventura's. In the documentary, Red, who wrote a letter supporting Ventura's abuse allegations in 2023, said she witnessed Combs being "explosive" and rageful around Ventura. "My sense was that everyone around him was afraid of him," Red said. The special is available to stream on Hulu. Contributing: Edward Segarra, Anika Reed, KiMi Robinson and Aysha Bagchi
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Danity Kane's D. Woods fears Diddy's 'retaliation' as his trial nears end
D. Woods "can't wait" to put her negative experiences with Sean "Diddy" Combs, the man responsible for launching her career as part of Danity Kane, in the rearview mirror. The 41-year-old singer, born Wanita Denise Woodgett, opened up to The Cut in an interview published July 1 about how she is "using my art to process my experience" through a one-woman show, "My Living Room Self." "I can't wait until I am on the other side of all this. Maybe this is what I need to do to write a new experience. I just don't want to be in fear of his retaliation," Woods said. "We're talking in this hotel instead of my home because I don't know what he's capable of." She added that she hasn't been following Combs' trial, which is in jury deliberations as of June 30, because "I don't want to be disappointed." Woods also noted that "I'm not sure a guilty verdict will heal me. "That will happen when I sit down to talk about a project I'm doing, and there isn't a question about Puff," she added. 'Really stomach-turning': Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day and D. Woods chat about Diddy trial D. Woods 'wasn't surprised' by Dawn Richard, Cassie's lawsuits against Diddy Though Woods came forward to accuse Combs of verbal abuse in the Investigation Discovery docuseries "The Fall of Diddy," she hasn't filed a lawsuit. Her former girl group colleague Dawn Richard is the only one to have sued Combs, alleging sexual assault, trafficking and labor violations, among other claims. Richard also testified against Combs in May, as his trial was underway. "I was surprised she spoke out, but I wasn't surprised to hear the allegations," Woods said of Richard's lawsuit. She also went on to comment on Cassie Ventura Fine's bombshell 2023 lawsuit that kicked off the criminal investigation into Combs' alleged criminal enterprise. "Even with Cassie, I wasn't surprised. I believe he's capable of that," she said. "I've seen how he's intimidated a room. I've seen him throw chairs at people." Woods added, "When that news came out about Cassie's lawsuit, I was like, 'I've been trying to tell y'all, but you didn't want to believe me.' Now, maybe my experience can be accepted." D. Woods contemplated suicide after Diddy fired her from Danity Kane Woods' alleged experiences with Combs during MTV's "Making the Band" included the mogul body-shaming her and screaming threats over the phone after her bandmates turned down a performance. She tearfully told The Cut about feeling suicidal and struggling to make music after Combs fired her and Aubrey O'Day in 2008, in what she's previously described as an act of retaliation. "By 2012, I was suicidal. By 2017, I had planned it out," Woods said. "I still have some of my suicide notes. I want to remember exactly what I was thinking and feeling. One of my letters was something like, 'It seems no matter what I give, nobody's interested. They just want Danity Kane or they've written me off. I'm a has-been. I'm a one-hit wonder.'" Speaking about her career in more current terms, Woods said, "I've done so much more since Danity Kane that should be celebrated and recognized. I was recently on tour with Teddy Riley, and people say, 'You're just a backup dancer now.' "I was having the time of my life. But in some people's mind, Danity Kane is the best thing that I'm ever going to do." If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call or text 988, or start an online chat with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides free and confidential services 24/7.
USA Today
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Danity Kane alums Aubrey O'Day, D. Woods reunited to talk Diddy. Here's what went down.
It's a Danity Kane reunion — but pop nostalgia is not on the agenda. Singers Aubrey O'Day and D. Woods, who comprised Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girl group, reunited for O'Day's podcast "Aubrey O'Day, Covering the Diddy Trial," to reflect on their time working with the embattled hip-hop mogul. Combs, 55, has been on trial since May following his September 2024 arrest on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. "It's really triggering. It's really stomach-turning," said Woods, who has not been following coverage of the trial for "mental health and spiritual protection's sake." "Parents and loved ones may even feel a sense of guilt because (at) the time, nobody knew what we were really dealing with and what atmosphere we were really in. I think what people wanted was for us to take advantage of this opportunity" to work with Combs. Danity Kane, a pop-R&B outfit that featured O'Day and Woods alongside Dawn Richard, Shannon Bex and Aundrea Fimbres, was formed on Combs' reality competition series "Making the Band" in 2005. The group released two studio albums, 2006's "Danity Kane" and 2008's "Welcome to the Dollhouse," and scored a pair of top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 before disbanding in 2009 (O'Day, Richard, Bex, and Fimbres reunited for a short-lived revival in 2013). Since their time in the group, O'Day and Woods have spoken out about the alleged abuse they experienced working under the Bad Boy Records founder. Woods, appearing in the Investigation Discovery docuseries "The Fall of Diddy," accused Combs of verbal abuse and making sexual advances. O'Day, who was at one point rumored to be a witness in Combs' trial, likened her professional relationship with Combs to "childhood trauma" in a June 2024 interview with People magazine. 'Fall of Diddy' doc revelations: Former assistant, Danity Kane member speak out Additionally, the women's bandmate Richard has taken legal action against Combs, suing him in September on 21 counts of sexual assault and battery, sex trafficking, gender discrimination, and copyright infringement. Richard also took the stand in Combs' trial and testified on the physical violence she reportedly witnessed from the Grammy-winning rapper. "We didn't even get questions like, 'Are you safe?' That wasn't in anyone's conversation," O'Day told Woods. "All the girls that didn't make it that were always a little salty along the way whenever we'd run into them, they'd look at us like we're so lucky. And as time moved forward, we would ... get back together (and be) like, 'Girl, you're kind of lucky you didn't make it.'" D. Woods felt 'like a piece of meat' working with Diddy While reflecting on Richard's lawsuit and its claims of sexual abuse, Woods and O'Day spoke about Combs' alleged treatment of the girl group. Woods said while she doesn't recall being sexualized by the music mogul, she alleged Combs frequently belittled the women in his remarks. "I didn't feel the sexual exchange, or maybe I just was oblivious to that because we were mad young," Woods said. "But what I did experience was the dehumanizing objectification and just really feeling like I'm just like a piece of meat, just feeling like I'm being tossed to and fro (with) no consideration of our humanity." "We're all supposed to be on the same team," Woods added. But "he really treated us like we were — like he said to us several different times — 'You are not worth the (expletive) on the bottom of my shoes.'" 10 bingeable memoirs to check out: Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé Why D. Woods thinks Diddy fired her and Aubrey O'Day from Danity Kane In a series of rapid-fire questions, O'Day asked Woods about her perspective on their termination from Danity Kane. The women were fired from the group during a meeting with Combs in the 2008 finale of "Making the Band 4." "It was sexual harassment and retaliation. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it,' Woods said. When asked about her own firing, Woods said: "Because I was close to (O'Day), and it was retaliation." Woods' remarks echo her account of O'Day and Combs' relationship in "The Fall of Diddy." The singer said O'Day confided in her that Combs often sent "inappropriate" photos to her, which allegedly included "overtly pornographic" material, and that during a 2008 run-in at New York Fashion Week, Combs reportedly told O'Day she was now "hot enough" to have sex with him. Shortly after O'Day's alleged fashion week encounter, Combs called a mandatory meeting with Danity Kane, during which O'Day and Woods were fired. Woods said Combs retaliated against O'Day, in part, because she didn't "succumb to his advances." "He wanted her to feel powerless and question her worth," Woods said. "I feel like that's part of the same reason why he probably got rid of me, too." Contributing: Naledi Ushe and Jay Stahl, USA TODAY
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘You can't unsee it': ‘The Fall of Diddy' directors on Cassie's allegations and a mogul's decline
In 2023, the world of music and pop culture was rocked as allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs began to emerge, shaking the foundation of the mogul's decades-long career. The details of Combs' unraveling were chronicled virtually in real time by Investigative Discovery's documentary The Fall of Diddy, directed by Emma Schwartz and Yoruba Richen. 'We had been talking to some folks more broadly about the 'Diddyverse space,' about similar kinds of allegations and things that were happening in the industry,' Schwartz tells Gold Derby. While the directors were unsure of how the narrative might evolve, everything changed when Casandra Ventura (known as the singer Cassie), Diddy's former girlfriend, filed her lawsuit around Thanksgiving 2023. More from GoldDerby 'Sentimental Value' hailed as a 'masterpiece,' the 'best movie' at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival 'The Daily Show' editor Cathy Trasborg on letting Trump supporters 'reveal themselves' in the edit: 'We just let them play out' 'Beast Games' editor Mack Hopkins on the scene that was inspired by 'Dunkirk' That moment became a catalyst. As Schwartz recalls, 'We knew there was a lot more bubbling beneath the surface of that. We also began to hear that more people were starting to come forward as a result of Cassie sharing her story. When someone that well-known came out with such incredibly specific details in that lawsuit about what she says she went through, they felt, 'OK, maybe now I need to speak as well.'' The team began digging into the story well before the high-profile events that would dominate headlines — the federal raid, the viral hotel video, and Diddy's arrest. Richen describes their approach as a dual exploration: 'It was, I think, a very unique kind of process, because on the one hand, we were looking back into so much of the past, at the same time, there was much of that past coming to light and unfolding in the present.' One of the pivotal moments in shifting public perception came with the now-infamous hotel video tied to Cassie's allegations, something Richen describes as 'horrific and shocking.' The video was a crucial turning point not just for audiences, but for the documentary as well. "You can't unsee it," she remarks. "People who we had been talking with over those months, it definitely propelled them to come forward with their stories because they were angry, they were saddened. They were horrified by seeing this." The cascade of revelations gained momentum after the video and Diddy's subsequent apology, as fear began to give way to accountability. Richen explained that those who spoke out felt "sort of safety in numbers" and wanted "to be a part of the accountability process." Yet, for the filmmakers, reaching those willing to share their stories was no straightforward task. "It was a number of ways," says Richen. 'Everything from the research that we were doing in terms of reading about what happened at [the City College of New York] and relatives that had spoken out — or people who had videotaped during that time. It was talking to people and people being like, 'You should talk to so-and-so.' Meeting with people, all the things, all the ways.' Schwartz adds that their collaboration with Rolling Stone further expanded their network: 'We were talking to people before everyone in the media was out there. I think that made a difference. We weren't coming in saying, 'Oh, he's just been arrested. Tell me what happened.' We were there earlier and building a longer story about how we got to this point as opposed to trying to understand why he is being charged.' Thalia Graves in The Fall of Diddy (Photo: Investigative Discovery) One of the documentary's most gut-wrenching moments comes with Thalia Graves' account of an alleged rape. Richen says that the crucial first step in conducting such interviews involves building trust long before sitting down with cameras. Schwartz elaborates, saying, 'When someone decides they want to come forward, if they're going to share a story, they're ready and they've been holding it in ... if someone has been through such a traumatic experience and wants to share it, then I think they're all in.' For Graves, Cassie's decision to speak out broke a long-held silence. 'She thought she was the only one until Cassie came forward,' says Schwartz. 'As it turns out, not only was she not the only one, she was one of many who came forward with all kinds of allegations.' Richen draws parallels between Thalia's courage and the experiences of Danyel Smith, the first female editor-in-chief of Vibe magazine, who recounts being threatened by Diddy but later appearing at events with him out of professional necessity. Richen explains, 'In order to get the scoop, to get the access, she felt she needed to still be around him. I think we see this in so many circumstances, where people who are in abusive relationships or have been threatened, if it's a person of power, the person that can give them access, that it's tied to their professional life, [they] will tolerate it to a certain extent.' Danyel Smith in The Fall of Diddy (Photo: Investigative Discovery) In the documentary, Schwartz and Richen also explore Diddy's undeniable talent and influence versus the harm he allegedly inflicted on those around him. Schwartz reflects on his ability to continually reinvent himself despite scandal. 'The thing about Sean Combs — Puff, Diddy, whatever name — he had a way of reinventing himself and has remarkable charm and charisma. I think one of the tensions that almost everybody we interviewed felt was that there was an incredible talent that they were attracted to about what he did… despite the souring that many experienced.' Richen adds that Diddy's innovation in blending hip hop and R&B was 'revolutionary,' particularly during an era when MTV had only recently begun playing Black music. While The Fall of Diddy culminates with Diddy's arrest, his legal battles are far from over, and the filmmakers wrestled with where to conclude the story. Richen explains, 'There's a budget … there's a deadline. We worked with our partners at ID. … We didn't know exactly when the arrest would happen, if it would happen in our time, so we were really just following this, and responding.' Schwartz adds, 'I think part of it was taking it as close to the point of understanding — how did we get to this moment? — rather than attempting to litigate what we're all going to be watching unfold over the coming weeks.' When asked if more chapters could be made, the directors remain open to revisiting the story's ongoing fallout. Still, Schwartz reflects, 'The fate of whether he will stay behind bars or find a way to resurrect and rename himself is really the question that we're all going to be watching.' The Fall of Diddy is currently streaming on Max. Best of GoldDerby 'Étoile' editor Tim Streeto on reuniting with the Palladinos for the Prime Video ballet series 'The Daily Show' editor Cathy Trasborg on letting Trump supporters 'reveal themselves' in the edit: 'We just let them play out' 'Beast Games' editor Mack Hopkins on the scene that was inspired by 'Dunkirk' Click here to read the full article.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kristina Korram, the woman guarding the dark secrets of Diddy or a victim?
Kristina "KK" Khorram has been silent for months. As the lawsuits piled up and the accusations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs spiraled from disturbing to surreal, the woman long known as his right hand, his fixer, his chief of staff, his loyal lieutenant, said nothing. Until now. On Wednesday, she broke her silence. In a carefully worded statement, Khorram called the allegations against her "false," "horrific," and "irreparably damaging." She said they had taken a toll on her family and mental well-being. She denied aiding or abetting sexual assault. She rejected the idea that she had ever drugged anyone. And she insisted she could never even be a bystander to rape. Whether her claims are true or not will be decided during the trial during which horrific allegations are being levelled against Diddy. But the question that haunts Khorram, and anyone who's ever stood beside a powerful man facing a reckoning, isn't just about what she did. It's about what she enabled . What she ignored . What she normalized in the name of loyalty. Live Events Khorram wasn't a low-level assistant running errands in the background. She was allegedly the gatekeeper,the orchestrator. The woman, according to multiple lawsuits, allegedly managed staff tasked with procuring sex workers, securing drugs, and cleaning up the aftermath of the parties the world never saw. In one lawsuit filed by music producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones, Khorram is said to have brushed off Jones' complaints that Diddy had groped him. Her reported response? 'Sean will be Sean.' A phrase that echoes generations of complicity cloaked in casual dismissal. In another case, filed by Ashley Parham, Khorram is accused of threatening Parham just before an alleged assault took place. Parham claims Diddy, comedian Druski, and Odell Beckham Jr. violently gang raped her, allegations denied by all. Even the police tasked with the investigation stated that Parham's allegations were 'unfounded'. Still, Khorram's alleged presence before the incident leaves an uncomfortable trail of implication. And in The Fall of Diddy , a docuseries digging into Combs' alleged double life, former assistant Phil Pines describes working directly under Khorram, being told to clean up hotel rooms after the parties were over. She was, in his telling, the quiet authority behind the curtain. Now she wants to be seen as a victim. Maybe she is of proximity, of perception, of a world that punishes women for men's crimes. But maybe she isn't. Because there's a deeper discomfort in this story: women can be complicit, too. They can reinforce the very power structures that ultimately harm other women. They can help sustain empires built on silence and secrecy. Khorram says her heart goes out to all victims of sexual assault. I believe her. But hearts and hands are two different things. And if she truly wants to separate herself from the empire Diddy built, it will take more than a statement. It will take the truth. Transparency. And the courage to name not just what she didn't do but what she did do for a man now surrounded by allegations of abuse, manipulation, and criminal behavior. Kristina Khorram may not have raped anyone. She may not have drugged anyone. But she was there. And she wasn't just watching. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
