Sean Combs faces sentencing on Friday, Oct. 3, after a Manhattan federal court convicted him on two counts of Mann Act violations for transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. Judge Arun Subramanian will determine the sentence at approximately 10 a.m. Eastern time at the Brooklyn courthouse. Defense attorneys requested a 14-month term, while prosecutors sought an 11-year prison term for the Bad Boy Records founder.
The court acquitted Combs of more serious sex trafficking charges, but he is confronted with multiple civil lawsuits alleging misconduct. His legal team unsuccessfully attempted to overturn the conviction or secure a new trial. Combs submitted a letter requesting leniency from the judge.
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Sean Combs' legal team released an 11-minute video highlighting his charitable activities and family connections ahead of his sentencing hearing on Friday in New York City. The compilation features testimony from entertainment figures and messages from his children expressing support for the music executive.
Prosecutors are seeking an 11-year prison term after Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution earlier this year. His attorneys plan to present the video material to Judge Arun Subramanian while arguing that he has served adequate time in custody.
Combs requested permission to address the court and wrote in a letter that he accepts responsibility for his actions. His legal team stated he would...
Mariah Carey addressed speculation about her long-standing dispute with Eminem on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Host Andy Cohen questioned whether their conflict originated from discussions about her portraying his mother in the biographical film 8 Mile. The singer acknowledged hearing such claims but expressed uncertainty about who initiated contact.
Music producer Damion Young stated in June on the TFU podcast that Eminem wanted Carey for the maternal role that Kim Basinger ultimately received. The tension between the artists stems from Eminem claiming they maintained a romantic relationship for six or seven months. Carey disputed his account and said she spent limited time with the rapper across four occasions.
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Former India cricketer Saba Karim stated the women's cricket team will encounter greater challenges against top-ranked opponents than Pakistan at the 2025 ODI World Cup. The selector emphasized matches against Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand will test India more severely than Sunday's contest against Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs in their opening match, but concerns remain about the team's structure. Karim suggested Pratika Rawal and captain Harmanpreet Kaur must serve as sixth bowling options when primary bowlers struggle against elite opponents.
The batting order revealed vulnerabilities when Smriti Mandhana departed early against Sri Lanka. Rawal and Harleen Deol...
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh rejected Pakistani assertions about destroying 15 Indian aircraft in Operation Sindoor on Friday. The Indian Air Force chief characterized the claims as fabricated narratives, but suggested Pakistan could maintain its version of events. Singh endorsed the Russian S-400 missile defense system as effective equipment for Indian air defense operations. Defense experts interpreted his statements as a rejection of misinformation tactics used in modern conflicts.
The IAF leader reinforced India's technological preparedness through his public support of advanced defense systems. Pakistan alleged it successfully engaged multiple Indian jets, but Singh dismissed these reports without providing operational specifics...
Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered a network of social media influencers recruited by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence to spread propaganda and gather information. Authorities arrested YouTuber Wasim Akram from Haryana following the detention of Jyoti Malhotra, which revealed an operation targeting 300 to 400 content creators with large followings.
The ISI identifies vulnerable influencers and contacts them through Pakistan's High Commission in India. Officials offer free travel to Pakistan and promise increased views and subscriptions in exchange for videos praising Pakistani culture and society. The ISI pays these individuals for content and later uses financial ties to coerce them into providing intelligence on Indian...
The Indian government extended the deadline for applications under the Production Linked Incentive scheme for textiles until Dec. 31 after receiving significant interest from industry participants. The Ministry of Textiles announced on Friday that the portal will remain open to allow additional investors to join the program.
Applications have surged since August 2025 from sectors such as Man-Made Fibre apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles. The extension reflects strong demand and confidence in domestic textile manufacturing capabilities.
The PLI scheme received approval in September 2021 with a budget of Rs 10,683 crore to boost MMF and technical textile production. MMF exports reached approximately Rs 525 crore in fiscal year...
Actress Patralekhaa announced plans to start her next film project in December after receiving positive feedback for her recent work. The performer expressed appreciation for the scripts and opportunities presented to her in recent weeks.
Patralekhaa portrayed Savitribai Phule in the biographical film Phule, which opened in theaters on April 11 to mark the 197th birth anniversary of Mahatma Phule. Director Ananth Mahadevan helmed the production, which featured Pratik Gandhi as Jyotirao Phule.
The actress described her role as transformative and said she felt responsible for representing the social reformer's legacy. She recalled receiving an extensive first draft script before working with the director to refine the material over 18...
Indian cricketer Varun Chakravarthy praised the film Kantara: Chapter 1 on social media, describing it as a remarkable portrayal of India's diverse cultures. The mystery spinner commended director Rishab Shetty's work on the pan-India release through his social media accounts.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for the film Animal, also celebrated the Kannada production as a masterpiece. He highlighted Shetty's singular creative vision and the background score by Ajaneesh Loknath in his comments.
The prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara opened worldwide on Oct. 2 in six languages. Hombale Films produced the movie, which stars Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, and Jayaram.
The film takes place in the era of the Kadambas of Banavasi...
