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  • Diddy makes shocking request to Donald Trump ahead of sentencing

    Diddy makes shocking request to Donald Trump ahead of sentencing

    Diddy is seeking pardon from Donald Trump, Lawyer confirms

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is reportedly seeking a pardon from US President Donald Trump two months after being found guilty on prostitution-related charges.

    Nicole Westmoreland, a member of the rap mogul’s defense team, confirmed that their team has approached Trump’s administration for a pardon.

    “It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations about a pardon,” the team member told CNN on Tuesday, August 5.

    When Nicole asked how Diddy feels about his chances for a pardon, he replied that the father- of- seven “is a very hopeful person and I believe that he remains hopeful.”

    However, a White House official declined the offer to discuss the pardon.

    Trump’s administration told the outlet that they “will not comment on the existence or nonexistence of any clemency request.”

    In July, the Bad Boy Records producer was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

    Diddy, who is also known as Puff Daddy, has been detained at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center in New York since he was arrested in September 2024.

    His legal team made five attempts to secure the rap mogul’s release, but each of their efforts ultimately failed.

    It is pertinent to mention that Diddy is due to be sentenced on October 3, 2025. 


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  • A Life of Threadbare Bohemian Privilege, Revisited – The New York Times

    1. A Life of Threadbare Bohemian Privilege, Revisited  The New York Times
    2. Esther Freud My Sister and Other Lovers  The Saturday Paper
    3. Book review: Fact and fiction intermingle, but this elegant novel is more than memoir  Irish Examiner
    4. My Sister and Other Lovers by Esther Freud: Tender, fragmented tapestry of memory  The Irish Times

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  • UK regulators criticize all sides in dispute over Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso's charity – The Washington Post

    1. UK regulators criticize all sides in dispute over Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso’s charity  The Washington Post
    2. No bullying found in Harry charity row, but blame for all sides  BBC
    3. Regulator concludes case into Sentebale  GOV.UK
    4. Prince Harry among those criticised in report on dispute at Sentebale charity  The Guardian
    5. Prince Harry cleared of ‘bullying’ in African charity row  The Mountaineer

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  • Lisa Nandy says she won’t watch latest MasterChef after presenter controversy | MasterChef

    Lisa Nandy says she won’t watch latest MasterChef after presenter controversy | MasterChef

    The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said she won’t be watching the latest series of MasterChef on BBC because of the controversy over the conduct of its sacked presenters, but stopped short of saying the broadcaster should not show it.

    The first three episodes of the 21st series of the cookery show were released on iPlayer early on Wednesday morning, ahead of the first episode airing on BBC One at 8pm. The BBC website was highlighting the show under the category of “new and trending”.

    Nandy told BBC Breakfast: “It’s absolutely not for me, as the culture secretary and a member of the government, to tell broadcasters what they can and can’t broadcast.”

    Asked what she thought as a viewer, she said: “As a viewer, I won’t be watching it.”

    She added: “I’ve watched MasterChef on and off over the years, but I certainly won’t be watching this series.”

    Its hosts, Gregg Wallace and John Torode, were sacked last month after a report into conduct on the show upheld allegations against them.

    A report into Wallace substantiated 45 allegations made against the former BBC presenter, including claims of inappropriate sexual language and one incident of unwelcome physical contact. An allegation that Torode had used a severely offensive racist slur was upheld.

    Last month, the Guardian reported that Sarah Shafi, one of the contestants in the latest series, had been edited out after she objected to it being broadcast because of the sustained allegations made against Wallace and Torode

    In other comments about the BBC, Nandy repeated her call for the broadcaster to “get a grip” after rows over the livestreamed Glastonbury performance from the punk rap duo Bob Vylan and the documentary that featured the son of a Hamas official.

    Pressure from Nandy has resulted in Tim Davie, the director general of the BBC, having to insist he is still the right person to lead the corporation, after a succession of controversies that have led the culture secretary to accuse him of overseeing a “series of catastrophic failures”

    Asked on BBC’s Today programme on Wednesday morning whether she wanted to express confidence in Davie, Nandy replied: “Let me be really clear about this because there has been a lot of reporting around what I have or haven’t said about Tim Davie in particular.”

    “It is not my role to determine who works for the BBC. That is a matter for the board. That is set out in the charter. That is part of the independence of the BBC and that is really important.”

    Pressed on whether she had pulled back from her previous criticism, she said: “I absolutely believe that the BBC board has to get a grip on the very many failures which they have said to me themselves … the chairman of the board described them to me a catastrophic failings and he was right.”

    “When it comes the Gaza documentary and the errors that were made around that, the lack of due diligence,” she added, referring to a BBC documentary about children in Gaza, which was found to have breached the corporation’s editorial guidelines for accuracy by failing to disclose that its child narrator was the son of a Hamas official.

    “When it comes to the decision to livestream an act at Glastonbury that was flagged already very high risk and to broadcast antisemitic death chants to the nation for several minutes on a Saturday afternoon – yes, these are catastrophic failures.”

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  • Ed Sheeran surprises fans at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford

    Ed Sheeran surprises fans at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford

    Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran surprised fans by playing a number of original songs and Irish tunes at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town.

    The hitmaker played alongside Irish bands Amble, BIIRD, Beoga and Aaron Rowe in the Sky and The Ground pub on Tuesday night.

    Brought up in Suffolk, the Galway Girl singer’s dad hails from Belfast, and in June Sheeran announced that he identifies culturally as Irish.

    Sheeran also made sure fans who didn’t make it into the pub didn’t miss as he made his way outside to perform an acoustic rendition of his hit single Perfect.

    Sheeran and all-female trad supergroup BIIRD performed traditional folk song Wild Mountain Thyme together.

    Irish folk band Amble joined BIIRD and Sheeran to perform folk song Raglan Road to the crowd of enthusiastic Fleadh-goers.

    Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the world’s largest annual festival of Irish music.

    It hosts street performers, intimate concerts, big-name acts and over 150 competitions showcasing the best of traditional music talent.

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  • Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni’s lawyers of media manipulation with leaked deposition transcript

    Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni’s lawyers of media manipulation with leaked deposition transcript

    Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni’s attorneys of orchestrating a media campaign by publicizing her recent deposition, according to a letter filed by her legal team and reported by Deadline. The dispute stems from Lively’s ongoing lawsuit alleging harassment and retaliation during the production of the romantic drama film It Ends With Us.

    In a letter submitted to federal court on August 5, Lively’s lawyers criticized Baldoni’s team for releasing the full 292-page transcript of her July 31 deposition. The letter argues that the move served no legal purpose and was designed to generate publicity. “The transcript was ostensibly filed to argue that Bryan Freedman and his firm have not engaged in a smear campaign,” attorney Esra Hudson wrote. “But in fact, this tactic perfectly demonstrates the counsel-as-PR-agent role.”

    Hudson also alleged that Baldoni’s team immediately leaked details of the deposition—including Lively’s arrival time, attire, and presence of her husband Ryan Reynolds—to tabloid media. Outlets such as TMZ and Daily Mail published details soon after the deposition took place at Lively’s attorney’s Manhattan office.

    Lively’s lawyers emphasized that the setting was misrepresented, stating that Baldoni and several others were present during the deposition, along with eight attorneys representing his side. They called the transcript filing a “manufactured excuse” to expose private legal proceedings.

    A countersuit filed by Baldoni for $400 million was dismissed in June. Lively’s trial against Baldoni is scheduled to begin on March 9, 2026. Meanwhile, Baldoni is pursuing a separate legal battle with insurance companies over coverage for his legal fees.

    Later on August 5, Lively’s legal team filed a motion for sanctions against Freedman, citing alleged pre-trial slander and character attacks. Representatives for both sides have declined to comment publicly.

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  • Justin Bieber’s Baby Boy Jack Steals the Spotlight in His First Music Video Appearance

    Justin Bieber’s Baby Boy Jack Steals the Spotlight in His First Music Video Appearance

    Justin Bieber’s Baby Boy Jack Steals the Spotlight in His First Music Video Appearance

    Justin Bieber just made his fans melt with a heartwarming surprise—his baby son Jack Blues has made his big debut in a music video!

    The Canadian pop star, who’s now 31 years old, released a beautiful black-and-white music video for his song “Yukon”, the second single from his newest album Swag. But it wasn’t just Justin who appeared in the video—his wife, Hailey Bieber, and their adorable 11-month-old son Jack also shared the screen, giving fans a rare and touching look into their life as a family of three.

    The video, directed by Cole Bennett (who’s also dating Hailey’s close friend Camila Morrone), is packed with emotional and sweet moments. It opens with Justin sitting on a boat, holding little Jack on his lap. The camera then shows a shot of Jack’s tiny feet splashing in the water, followed by Justin gently kissing his baby’s toes. Hailey is also seen lovingly cradling Jack in the ocean, while the whole family sits peacefully together on the boat deck.

    The visuals are soft, personal, and emotional—showing a side of Justin that fans don’t often see. It’s clear that fatherhood has changed him, and he’s not shy about showing it.

    This isn’t the first time Justin has shared moments with Jack. Just last month, the Baby singer posted behind-the-scenes photos from a studio session. In one picture, Jack was seen standing next to a coffee table while musicians played guitars around him. Justin looked on, smiling proudly at his son. He captioned the post with heart emojis, showing just how much he loves being a dad.

    Earlier, Justin also shared a video of himself playing outside with Jack. In the clip, he laughs as he tickles his little boy, and Jack’s giggles are enough to melt anyone’s heart.

    Justin and Hailey’s journey to parenthood has been a beautiful one. The couple got married back in 2018, and just this year, in May 2024, they renewed their vows during a vacation in Hawaii. It was during that same trip that they announced they were expecting their first child together. A few months later, in August 2024, Jack was born.

    To celebrate Justin’s new album Swag, Hailey shared the album cover—which includes sweet family photos—on her Instagram Stories. Alongside the post, she addressed all the gossip and rumors that often swirl around their relationship. Frustrated by online comments, she wrote, “Is it finally clocking to you f**king losers?”

    Hailey has been very open about how hard it’s been dealing with the public’s constant attention, especially since becoming a mom. In an interview with Vogue earlier this year, she shared how difficult it was to recover after giving birth while still facing rumors and negativity online.

    “Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I’ve ever gone through in my life,” she said. “Learning a new version of myself is very difficult. And to be doing that while reading things like, ‘They’re getting divorced,’ or ‘They’re not happy’—it’s just not fair.”

    Despite all the noise from the internet, Hailey made one thing very clear. “I have a real life,” she said. “And in that real life, I get to wake up to my beautiful family and my son. I have friends who love me, and I love them. That’s what matters.”

    The Yukon video is more than just another music release—it’s a beautiful family moment frozen in time. For fans who have followed Justin Bieber’s journey from teenage heartthrob to loving husband and now father, it’s a touching reminder of how far he’s come.

    And for baby Jack? It looks like he’s already a star in the making.

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  • That’s Amore! Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Do Dolce Vita Dressing To Make Some Tiramisu

    That’s Amore! Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Do Dolce Vita Dressing To Make Some Tiramisu

    What could ever get between Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco? Maybe, just maybe, a good tiramisu. How about a pistachio and caramel tiramisu. How about a tiramisu inspired by the notes in Gomez’s new Rare Beauty fragrance.

    Well, the couple looked cuter and closer than ever with rows and rows of the classic Italian dessert before them at a special baking event to celebrate Rare Beauty’s latest launch, which took place at Italian food chain Eataly in Century City, Los Angeles. Gomez and Blanco both took part in and demonstrated for the class, mixing, whisking, and assembling with aplomb.

    The duo, who got engaged in December 2024, both dressed for La Dolce Vita lifestyle too. Gomez wore a black and white piped cropped cardigan and tank top set, dark denim kick flare capri pants, and black patent and pointy, slingback kitten heels. She wore siher bangs eralver hoops in her ears, and her brunette hair slicked back into a tight bun—her bangs era didn’t last too long. So far, so Sophia Loren—perfetto. Her engagement ring, a pavé-set marquise diamond, stayed firmly on despite the hands-on work.

    Blanco deviated from his usual laidback style only for the most practical reasons. He wore a cream graphic t-shirt, patchwork denim jeans, with layers of gold necklaces, adding a Rare Beauty-embroidered apron and some kitchen-appropriate, The Bear-adjacent white Birkenstocks.

    Photo: Backgrid

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  • Ireland’s landscape proves to be a hit with stars of ‘Wednesday’ – tourismireland.com

    1. Ireland’s landscape proves to be a hit with stars of ‘Wednesday’  tourismireland.com
    2. Did you know that Wednesday season one was supposed to be shot in Ireland?  Geek Ireland
    3. Wednesday showrunner reveals Ireland was always the plan for hit series  MSN
    4. The real haunted castle in Offaly behind Wednesday’s spooky new season  Extra.ie
    5. Everything Jenna Ortega Has Said About Shooting in Ireland  stellar.ie

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  • Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan’s Sequel Impresses On Rotten Tomatoes—But Is It Better Than The Original?

    Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan’s Sequel Impresses On Rotten Tomatoes—But Is It Better Than The Original?

    Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan In Freakier Friday(Photo Credit –X)

    Freakier Friday, a sequel to the 2003 body-swap fantasy comedy film Freaky Friday, is set to hit theaters on August 8, 2025. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in the lead roles, the film is already earning praise from critics and has debuted with a strong Rotten Tomatoes score. Read on to find out more about the 2003 film, what to expect from the upcoming sequel, and what critics are saying about the latest installment.

    What Is Freaky Friday (2003) About

    Directed by Mark Waters, the film was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel of the same name. The story follows a mother-daughter duo, Tess and Anna (played by Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan), who don’t get along with each other. Their lives take a drastic turn when they magically wake up in each other’s bodies because of a mysterious fortune cookie. As they’re forced to live one another’s lives, a series of amusing events leads them to understand each other like never before.

    What To Expect From Freakier Friday?

    Directed by Nisha Ganatra, the sequel picks up many years after the events of the 2003 film. The story follows Anna, now an adult and a mother, who is busy with her wedding preparations. After a visit to a fortune teller with Tess, a sudden lightning strike triggers another magical body swap. But this time, Tess and Anna aren’t the only ones caught in the chaos.

    Freakier Friday – Rotten Tomatoes Score

    The sequel currently holds an impressive 80% critics’ score on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s critics’ consensus reads, “Freakier Friday doesn’t reinvent the original’s story so much as it swaps the formula around for a frothy good time, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan easily slipping back into roles that fit them like mixed-and-matched gloves.” Based on the critics’ reviews so far, the sequel seems like a fun and worthwhile watch, especially for fans of the 2003 film.

    Freaky Friday vs. Freakier Friday – Which Film Fares Better On Rotten Tomatoes

    Now that we already have the current Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score of Freakier Friday, the question is: Is it better than its predecessor? The 2003 film Freaky Friday holds a critics’ score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, noticeably higher than the 79% rating of the sequel. However, the earlier film received a relatively low audience score of just 58%. It remains to be seen whether the sequel can outperform the original in terms of audience reception.

    Freakier Friday – Official Trailer

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