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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Cassie Ventura returns to social media for first time since Diddy trial
Cassie Ventura has made her return to social media after giving birth following the outcome of the trial against her former partner Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The American singer, 38, testified against Combs, 55. After two months in court he was found guilty of transporting Ventura for prostitution. Combs was convicted for transporting Ventura and another former girlfriend, only known as Jane – he was found not guilty on charges related to racketeering and sex trafficking. The two were in a long-term relationship between 2007 and 2018 – Ventura filed a lawsuit against Combs in 2023, accusing him of engaging in a prolonged campaign of abuse and violence against her. She was awarded a $20million settlement after a video, captured in 2016, surfaced online of Combs grabbing and beating Ventura in a hotel hallway. Cassie was visibly pregnant throughout her emotional testimony during the rap mogul's trial and gave birth to her third child with husband Alex Fine at the end of May 2025. Her last proper post on Instagram was made in April 2025, with her account lying dormant as the trial unfolded, but she returned with a new post on Thursday night. Posting to her Instagram story, she shared a video that features a group of people standing still while one man, in a smart shirt, begins to dance like nobody's watching. 'When your old self slowly starts coming out postpartum,' the caption read, while the song selected in the background was DJ Khaled's 2017 hit with Rihanna, Wild Thoughts. The name of her two-month-old son has not yet been revealed – her two other children with Fine are five-year-old Frankie and four-year-old Sunny. Ventura and Fine first began dating in 2018, around the time she split from Combs, and got engaged and married in the space of a month during the summer of 2019. According to reports in America, the Me & U singer was rushed to hospital to give birth just days after testifying against Diddy in one of the most high-profile court cases of 2025. TMZ reported that she gave birth slightly earlier than her originally planned due date, but that mum and baby were both 'healthy and doing well' in the aftermath. More Trending Ventura announced that she was expecting a baby girl with MobLand actor Fine in June 2019 before welcoming baby daughter Frankie Stone together. In March 2021, they introduced daughter Sunny to the world, before confirming that their third child together was on the way earlier this year. Speaking about his wife after the Combs trial, Fine shared a message of support, telling fans: 'Over the past five days, the world has gotten to witness the strength and bravery of my wife freeing herself of her past. ''I have felt so many things sitting there. I have felt tremendous pride and overwhelming love for Cass. I have felt profound anger that she has been subjected to sitting in front of a person who tried to break her.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer denies knowledge of Trump pardon for sex trafficking crimes MORE: Kelly Clarkson's ex Brandon Blackstock's daughter announced her pregnancy weeks before his death MORE: Sharon Osbourne shares Ozzy's final heartbreaking words about his fans
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Days after Diddy's trial, ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura breaks her silence with an Instagram post about healing: ‘Little by little..'
Cassie Ventura has made a quiet yet powerful return to social media following two of the most life-altering moments of her year, the birth of her third child and her emotional testimony against ex-boyfriend Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Cassie returns to Instagram after Diddy trial and third baby On Thursday, 7 August, the singer shared a relatable Instagram Story about the postpartum experience. The clip, originally posted by the account momswithplans, features a man dancing with joy as DJ Khaled's Wild Thoughts blares in the background. Overlaid text reads, 'When your old self slowly starts coming out postpartum.' Cassie responded with a simple yet loaded caption: 'Factual. Little by little. lol.' A new baby and a new chapter for Cassie The post marks Cassie's first online appearance since welcoming her third child, a baby boy, with husband Alex Fine on 28 May. The couple, married since 2019, also share two daughters: Frankie Stone and Sunny Cinco. Her short comment may seem casual, but to many fans, it symbolises the start of healing, both from the physical toll of childbirth and the emotional wounds reopened during the courtroom showdown with Combs. Cassie's testimony against Diddy shook the industry Earlier this year, Cassie took the stand in Combs' high-profile criminal trial, where the music mogul faced charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and prostitution. While he was found guilty of prostitution-related offences, he was acquitted of the more serious allegations. Cassie's courtroom revelations sent shockwaves through the industry. She described disturbing experiences during her long relationship with Combs, including being forced to participate in so-called 'freak offs,' sex parties orchestrated by the rapper. Alex fine defends his wife's strength Throughout the trial, Cassie's husband Alex Fine stood firmly by her side. In a powerful statement, he expressed both rage and admiration, emphasising that Cassie had fought her own battles and rescued herself from years of abuse. He credited her for doing the 'painful work' to heal from the trauma inflicted by her past. As Cassie eases back into public life, one thing is clear, her journey of reclaiming joy and identity is unfolding one step at a time. Or, as she put it, 'Little by little."
Daily Telegraph
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Kembla preview: Wild Thoughts set to shine despite draw
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Local trainer Kerry Parker is optimistic of a good days racing, not just about the chances of his home track quartet but also his lone city runner. Parker has a good opinion of lightly-raced three-year-old Wild Thoughts who made his debut at Kembla back in January when third behind Modella. Put away, the Proven Thoroughbreds-owned son of So You Think has returned in very good order with an all-the-way trial win on his home track last month. 'That was a terrific preparation for him last time in,' said Parker. 'He trialled nicely at Warwick Farm and then ran well on debut before going for a spell. 'It was good education for him and this is now the start of his first real preparation.' Parker's confidence was dented a little when Wild Thoughts drew barrier 11 in the Midway Maiden Handicap (1200m). 'Unfortunately, he has drawn a bad gate so he is going to need some luck. 'We will just have to ride him conservatively early with cover. 'If the race is run at a suitable tempo, I expect him to finishing strongly and make his presence felt.' Parker was tickled pink with the first-up run of Tom Cruising when runner-up behind Miss Stalwart at the Sapphire Coast over an unsuitable distance. He feels the son of American Pharoah is in with a great chance when he steps up to his ideal distance in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1600m) where he has drawn barrier 3. 'It was the first time I have ever run him over 1200 metres and it was a sensational run,' he said. 'I only took him there because it looked a nice race to start him off in on soft ground on a big track. 'He zipped up the inside really well in the straight. 'He has come back this time in a good frame of mind and is feeling well so I have no problem stepping him out to a mile which is more to his liking. 'I expect him to run really well again.' Why Why Why ran well on debut when third to Jared at Goulburn and followed up with a two-and-a-quarter length sixth to Shalaa Jet at Wyong. With a big drop in weight thanks to the 4kg claim of stable apprentice Ryan Bradley, the three-year-old gelding should be very competitive in the Maiden Plate (1600m). 'He is still learning his trade. He's only a little fella so getting the four kilo apprentice on will definitely help him,' Parker said. 'I was really pleased with his first run at Goulburn. 'We probably tried to ride him a bit cute and make use of the inside barrier at Wyong last start. 'They ran along the first half of the race pretty slick and he was under pressure a fair way out. I think they ran something like nine lengths faster than the other mile race for the first half (mile). 'He kept grinding away and wasn't beat that fare so he still went alright.' Bradley will also partner the stayer Cosmos Factory who resumes in the Class 1 Handicap (1400m). 'Naturally he will be better as he gets out over more ground but it looks a nice enough race for him,' said Parker. 'With that weight off his back, he could run a place in a race like this with no surprise.' Parker's day starts off at Randwick with consistent mare Callistemon in the Midway Handicap (1600m). 'Callistemon and Let's Go Again have been running on alternate weeks and placed in the last four (Midways) between them. 'It would be nice if the luck turns our way and we can knock one off.'
