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Internet comedian Druski denies raping woman at Diddy party

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Internet comedian Druski denies raping woman at Diddy party
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Internet comedian Drew Desbordes, aka Druski (right), denies involvement in a sexual assault that allegedly happened at a party hosted by jailed rap mogul Sean Combs, aka Diddy (left).

Druski is one of the defendants added to an amended lawsuit by a woman who claims she was assaulted at a Diddy party, according to Clutchpoints.

Ashley Parham filed the original lawsuit in October 2024. She claims she was “drugged, kidnapped, and assaulted by multiple individuals” after she accused Combs of being involved with the murder of Tupac Shakur.

Parham claims Combs, Odell Beckham Jr., Druski and Jaguar Wright participated in the rape at a party in 2018.

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In the lawsuit, Parham claims Druski poured oil on her, jumped on her body and “treated it like a slip and slide.”

The suit further accuses Druski of assaulting her while Combs recorded. The plaintiff alleges Combs offered her hush money, prompting her to retaliate by attacking him with a knife.

So far, Beckham and Wright haven’t commented publicly, but Druski called the allegations “a fabricated lie” in a post on X (Twitter).

“I wasn’t a public figure in 2018 – I was broke living with my mom without any connections to the entertainment industry at the time of this allegation, so the inclusion of my name is truly outlandish,” Druski insisted.

“My heart breaks for actual victims of abuse, but I’m fully confident that the evidence will expose this falsehood and the individuals who are maliciously trying to game the legal system to peddle false narratives,” he added.

In a 2024 podcast, Druski acknowledged attending parties hosted by Combs, but he denied any involvement in alleged criminal activities.

Combs is locked up in a Brooklyn jail awaiting trial on human trafficking and conspiracy charges on May 5.

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office previously cleared Beckham Jr. of a separate assault allegation.

Tearful high school track runner says she didn’t hit opponent with baton on purpose

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Tearful high school track runner says she didn’t hit opponent with baton on purpose
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An emotional high school runner denies smashing another runner in the head with a baton during a recent track meet in Virginia.

Video footage shows Brookville High junior Kaelen Tucker running the second leg of a girls 4×400 meter relay final when she breezed past an opponent from IC Norcom High School.

The IC Norcom runner clobbered Kaelen in the head at least twice with the heavy baton. The attack caused Kaelen to lose her balance and stumble off the track.

Slow-motion replay shows the IC Norcom runner draw back her hand and strike Kaelen in the head with the baton.

Race officials disqualified IC Norcom High School for “contact interference.”

“The whole section just gasped,” Kaelen’s mother, Tamarrow, told ABC13. “We had family come from out of town, her godparents were here from Myrtle Beach. Everybody just gasped. When I saw her go down, all I could do is run out of the bleachers. I just knew I had to get to her.”

Kaelen Tucker has since been diagnosed with a concussion and possible skull fracture. She complains of headaches and dizziness.

After the video went viral, the other runner tearfully denied bashing Kaelen with the baton intentionally.

As of Friday, Kaelen still hadn’t heard from the other runner or her coaches.

“My whole thing was no apology,” Tamarrow said. “No coaches, no athlete, no anything. Even if it was an accident, which I don’t believe it’s an accident. It’s been more than 24 hours now, so I guess that was the major thing. My child was hurt and nobody came to check on her.”

“I still can’t believe it, I’m in shock,” Kaelen told ABC13 News.

“I’m still trying to take it all in, I can’t believe it happened.”

So far, there have been no assault charges filed against the other runner.

Ciara, 39, Celebrates La La Anthony’s son Kiyan Anthony’s 18th birthday

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Ciara, 39, Celebrates La La Anthony’s son Kiyan Anthony’s 18th birthday
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Ciara Wilson celebrated Kiyan Anthony’s 18th birthday in a heartfelt post on Instagram.

Kiyan, son of former NBA star Carmelo Anthony and his ex-wife La La, turned 18 on Friday, March 7.

To commemorate the milestone, the pop singer shared an image on her Instagram Story of herself holding Kiyan’s hand on a basketball court when he was a toddler.

“This will forever be one of my favorite photos with my nephew! Today, he’s the big 18! Happy birthday (Kiyan)!! We are so proud of you, and we love you so much!” Ciara wrote.

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Ciara and La La are good friends. CiCi has known Kiyan since he was a baby.

Meanwhile, Ciara’s husband, who signed with the Steelers last year, may soon be a free agent without a team again.

According to a report, Russell will be out of work if the Steelers don’t agree to pay him his fair market value of $38 million per year.

The 37-year-old father-of-3 might be convinced to settle for less money after the Steelers traded for his former Seattle Seahawks teammate, DK Metcalf.

Russell and DK are very close. He and Ciara reportedly played matchmaker for DK and his girlfriend, R&B singer Normani.

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During an interview with Apple Music in June 2024, Normani explained how she and DK first met.

“We actually met through Ciara and Russ,” Normani said. “It’s like, if you could trust a couple [to set you up], that would be the couple.”

Normani said Ciara invited her to a party – and she wouldn’t take no for an answer.

“[Ciara] was really adamant about coming [to the party],” Normani recalled. “I just knew it was something else because she was very adamant, and when I was on the way, she was like, ‘Oh yeah, your boy’s gonna be there.'”

Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz posted an image of DK and Normani with Russell and Ciara at Jay-Z’s recent Oscar Awards after-party.

“DK Metcalf’s girlfriend, Normani, recently revealed that Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara, were actually the ones who set her and Metcalf up. Here are the two couples together this past week at the Gold Party,” Schultz wrote on X.

Schultz’s post led to speculation that Russell engineered the trade for DK, and that Russ will sign a new contract with the Steelers since his bestie will be his new teammate.

According to Sports Illustrated, DK requested a trade on March 5 after six seasons with the Seahawks.

UPDATE: 2nd suspect captured in double murder of Texas rapper and his daughter

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UPDATE: 2nd suspect captured in double murder of Texas rapper and his daughter
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Police arrested the second suspect wanted in the double murder of Texas rapper Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter.

According to Tarrant County booking records, 21-year-old Jakobie Russell was taken into custody on Friday, March 7, after 5 days on the run.

Russell is charged with capital murder of multiple persons and assault of a pregnant person. The latter charge stems from an earlier domestic violence incident.

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On Thursday, the Texas Rangers arrested Adonis Robinson, 24, at a gas station in Livingston, Texas — about 75 miles northeast of Houston. Police also arrested a female getaway driver. The Internet identified the getaway driver as Robinson’s girlfriend.

Forest Hill police Chief David Hernandez told The Dallas Morning News in a phone call that Robinson was captured “around 25-30 minutes ago.” Hernandez previously called Robinson “public enemy number 1” in a news conference on Wednesday. He said Robinson was a registered sex offender.

Robinson has a violent criminal history that includes an arrest in 2019 for sexually assaulting a 55-year-old woman who was walking along a trail near Marine Creek Reservoir.

Robinson ambushed the woman on the trail and tried to undress her, but a bystander heard her cries for help and chased him off.

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Robinson and Russell were named as suspects in the shooting deaths of aspiring rapper G$ Lil Ronnie, real name Ronnie Sibley, and his 5-year-old daughter, R’mani Sibley.

They were celebrating her belated birthday when they were gunned down at Slappy’s Express car wash in Forest Hill just before 11 a.m. on Monday.

The suspects face a capital murder charge for killing a child. Capital murder is punishable by death in the electric chair if convicted.

“The arrest results from relentless investigation and coordination, and we would like to express our gratitude for the dedication of the Fort Worth Police Department Tactical Intelligence Unit, whose support has been pivotal in bringing Robinson into custody,” the police chief said in a subsequent news release.

Family members previously told FOX 4 that Ronnie lived in Crowley but stopped in Forest Hill on Monday to pick up his daughter.

Ronnie also leaves behind a 12-year-old daughter.

Gene Hackman’s wife died of hantavirus infection a week before he died of heart failure

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Gene Hackman’s wife died of hantavirus infection a week before he died of heart failure
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Autopsy results reveal how legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife died.

The autopsy shows Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, died of a hantavirus infection about a week before Hackman, who died of heart failure. He was 95.

Their bodies were discovered by police conducting a welfare check at their Santa Fe home in New Mexico on Feb. 26.

Hackman’s body was found in a mudroom. His walking cane and glasses were nearby, suggesting he fell and died where he lay.

His pacemaker showed activity until February 18 when it showed an abnormal heart rhythm before he died.

The iconic actor suffered from chronic cardiac disease, high blood pressure and advanced Alzheimer’s.

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Arakawa’s body was discovered in a bathroom near a space heater. An open prescription bottle was found near her body. The pills were prescribed for a thyroid disorder and did not contribute to her death.

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Both bodies showed signs of decomposition and bloating. Arakawa’s hands were mummified, according to the report.

The autopsy report showed no “immediate” signs of internal or external trauma.

No carbon monoxide poisoning was detected in their bodies.

A dog was found dead in a kennel near Arakawa’s body. The dog may have died from dehydration and starvation. The couple’s other 2 dogs were at a dog daycare center.

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Hantavirus is spread to humans through contact with the urine and droppings of rodents such as rats and mice.

Hantavirus is prevalent throughout New Mexico and found primarily in deer mice. It is deadly if it spreads to the lungs.

There have been 136 cases of hantavirus infection in humans in the past 50 years in New Mexico. 42% of those cases were fatal, said Erin Phipps, a veterinarian with the New Mexico Health Department.

D’Wayne Wiggins, of R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, Dead at 64

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D’Wayne Wiggins, of R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, Dead at 64
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Singer, guitarist, and record producer D’Wayne Wiggins died in hospice care on Friday, March 7, after battling bladder cancer, his family confirmed in a post on Instagram. He was 64.

The family wrote: “With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones. Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community.”

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Wiggins (center) co-founded Tony! Toni! Toné! with his brother Raphael Saadiq (left) and his cousin Timothy Christian Riley (right).

Their debut album Who? was released in 1988 and spawned the hits “Little Walter,” which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart, and “Born Not to Know”.

They released their follow-up album The Revival in 1990, which spawned the No. 1 singles “Feels Good”, “It Never Rains (In Southern California)”, and “Whatever You Want.”

The group released their double platinum album Sons of Soul in 1993, with lead single, “If I Had No Loot”, and “(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow.”

Tony! Toni! Toné! sold over six million albums. In 2006, Tony! Toni! Toné! was included in the New Jack Reunion Tour line-up. They continued to tour internationally.

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Wiggins nurtured and signed Destiny’s Child to his Grass Roots Entertainment, which he founded in his West Oakland recording studio. Destiny’s Child went on to become the best-selling girl group of all time.

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Wiggins also worked with artists Queen Latifah (pictured), Alicia Keys, Keyshia Cole, Laurneá, and Jody Watley. He released his first solo project on Motown Records, Eyes Never Lie, in 2020.

The album featured contributions by Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish, Jamie Foxx and Carlos Santana.

New push-up bra is all the rage on social media and fashion runways

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Push-up bras give women the illusion of having larger breasts. Well, a new version of the classic push-up bra is causing a commotion online and on fashion runways.

The new push-up bras by Duran Lantink @duranlantinkyo debuted in the Spring Summer 2025 campaign.

Kanye West’s ex Irina Shayk, 39, turned heads when she wore the gravity-defying push-up bra and hip-enhancing biker shorts on a beach in Rio de Janeiro recently. She paired the look with slicked-back hair and a bold red lipstick, according to Page Six.

Shayk completed her outfit with diamond stud earrings, and her hair pulled back in a sleek bun.

The mom-of-one shared photos of her outfit on Instagram. “Brazil [heart emoji] thank u @villamuller for putting together this amazing trip last min from styling ideas to other.”

The Russian supermodel is best known for covering Sports Illustrated. She also appeared on the covers of international fashion magazines.

Shayk dated Kim Kardashian‘s ex-husband Kanye West in 2021. But their relationship didn’t last long.

Kanye name-checked Shayk in his song “Christian Dior Denim Flow,” released in October 2010. “I wanna see Irina Shayk next to Doutzen,” he rapped.

Shayk also appeared in his music video for “Power,” and she has walked in Yeezy fashion shows over the years.

In February 2021, Kardashian filed for divorce. A month later, Kanye was spotted out & about with Shayk. Sources told TMZ that Kanye and Irina had been together since March 2020.

The couple finally went Instagram official in June 2021. They broke up a few months later.

LeBron James confronts Stephen A. Smith: ‘Keep Bronny’s name out your mouth!’

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LeBron James confronts Stephen A. Smith: ‘Keep Bronny’s name out your mouth!’
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LeBron James confronted sports journalist Stephen A. Smith after the Lakers vs Knicks game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Thursday night.

Cell phone video shows James confronting the ESPN analyst over comments he has made about his son, Bronny James, 20.

Smith has not been kind in his assessments of Bronny’s skills as an NBA player.

Lip readers note that James told Smith, “Keep Bronny’s name out your mouth!”

The incident happened after the Lakers beat the Knicks in overtime 113-109 on Thursday.

Smith was still shaken when he described the confrontation on ESPN’s First Take on Friday morning.

Smith, 57, said James, 40, approached him “unexpectedly… to confront me about making sure I mind what I say about his son.”

Smith said he couldn’t repeat James’ exact words “because they ain’t suited for FCC airwaves.”

The sports anchor said he had no intention of talking about the incident, but he changed his mind on Friday morning.

In the past, Smith has said that Bronny James doesn’t belong in the NBA. Many of his fellow sports journalists feel the same way.

James wants people to treat his son with kid gloves. But is he willing to confront every sports journalist who doesn’t put Bronny on a pedestal?

Jennifer Lopez ‘In Her Feelings’ Over Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s ‘Flirty Friendship’

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Jennifer Lopez ‘In Her Feelings’ Over Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s ‘Flirty Friendship’
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Sources say Jennifer Lopez is beside herself with jealousy over her ex Ben Affleck’s relationship with his ex-wife and baby mama, Jennifer Garner.

Lopez, 55, ended her marriage to Affleck in 2024 after tying the knot in 2022. Their divorce was finalized in January 2025. Since then, Affleck has been getting cozy with Garner. They were divorced in 2018 after 13 years of marriage and share 3 children together.

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During his brief marriage to Lopez, Ben couldn’t stay away from Garner. Fans say he looks happier when he’s with Garner. But she reportedly told friends they are not getting back together.

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Recent photos show Ben and Jen smiling and laughing together at a Los Angeles paintball park where they celebrated their son Samuel’s 13th birthday party on Sunday, March 2.

Sources tell In Touch that Lopez is “hurt” and “in her feelings” over the flirty photos of the exes together.

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“J. Lo can’t help being in her feelings about all the talk regarding Ben and Jen Garner’s overly flirty friendship. She definitely raised her eyebrows when she saw the photos,” an insider says of photos showing Ben, 52, and Garner, 52, looking so happy together.

Friends say J-Lo thought Ben and Garner’s relationship was odd. “She just thought that Ben and his ex were closely bonded because of the three kids they shared, the fact that Jen really helped him get clean and sober, and of course, Jen was with John [Miller]. But now, like the rest of the world, she’s questioning whether there’s more to their relationship than they’re letting on,” the source told In Touch.

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“It’s no secret that Ben’s relationship with his ex is better than ever. Ben and Jen haven’t had this many laughs or been this comfortable with each other in years,” a source told In Touch on Wednesday, March 5. “It’s like they’re newlyweds again, except it’s nothing like that. They’ve developed a true friendship.”

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“As hard as it was for her, J. Lo has moved on from Ben. She hopes the best for him, his kids and even for Jen and John. But the idea that Ben and Jen were rebuilding their relationship while she was so invested in him hurts,” the insider adds. “Who knows, maybe Ben and Jen are just super close exes. It still seems weird. Looking at those pictures, even for J. Lo, who’s very skeptical about romance rumors, those photos tell a different story.”

Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ Composer Dead at 84

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Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ Composer Dead at 84
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Jazz-funk pioneer, vibraphonist, composer and producer Roy Ayers died of natural causes following a long illness on March 4 in New York City. He was 84.

Ayers’ family announced his passing in a Facebook post on Wednesday evening.

“It is with great sadness that the family of legendary vibraphonist, composer and producer Roy Ayers announce his passing which occurred on March 4th, 2025 in New York City after a long illness,” the post read.

The post continued, “He lived a beautiful 84 years and will be sorely missed. His family ask that you respect their privacy at this time, a celebration of Roy’s life will be forthcoming.”

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Known as “The Godfather of Neo-Soul,” Ayers composed the hits “Everybody Loves the Sunshine”, “Lifeline”, “No Stranger to Love”, and “Running Away.”

Ayers grew up in a musical family. His father played trombone and his mother played piano. At the age of 5, he was given his first pair of vibraphone mallets by jazz great Lionel Hampton (1908-2002).

In 1963, Ayers released his debut studio album West Coast Vibes featuring a collaboration with the saxophonist Curtis Amy.

After dropping out of Los Angeles City College, Ayers joined jazz flutist Herbie Mann on tour in 1966. In the early 1970s, Ayers formed his own band called Roy Ayers Ubiquity.

In the 1970s, Ayers composed music for movie soundtracks including the 1973 blaxploitation film Coffy, starring Pam Grier.

He later transitioned from jazz-funk to R&B, as heard on the title track from his studio album Everybody Loves the Sunshine (1976).

The album peaked at number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2016, Pitchfork listed “Sunshine” at number 72 on the “200 Best Songs of the 1970s”.

Ayers played the vibraphone, electric piano, synthesizer, percussion, and contributed lead vocals to “Sunshine.”

“It was so spontaneous. It felt wonderful,” Ayers told The Guardian in 2017 of the song’s creation. “And I knew exactly how I wanted it to sound: a mix of vibraphone, piano and a synthesizer.”

Roy Ayers performed his classic song during a Tiny Desk Concert on Jan. 24, 2018.

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“Sunshine” has been sampled over 100 times by artists such as Tupac Shakur, Mary J. Blige, and Dr. Dre.

Ayers is survived by three children with his wife Argerie. He also had a son, the writer Nabil Ayers, from a previous relationship.

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