Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been sued for two more alleged sexual assaults. Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, who is presenting over 120 alleged victims of the fallen mogul, was behind filing this new set of formal complaints. In tune with previous accusations levelled against Combs, the new pair of accusers includes a woman who was 18 years old at the time of the purported incident and a man from Florida. They additionally claim that the Bad Boy Records founder drugged them before sexually assaulting them.

Alleged victim was 18 in 2001 when Diddy reportedly sexually assaulted her

According to documents obtained by TMZ, the first suit states that the Maryland woman, who was 18 years old in 2001, was sexually assaulted outside a Halloween party in New York City. The unnamed Jane Doe alleges that one of the rapper’s security guards escorted her to a black SUV limousine at the time. Diddy was waiting there with six members of his security team.

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At one point, she was supposedly given a drink, which eventually left her dizzy as Diddy compelled her to perform oral sex on all men, including himself, present in the limo. Doe further claims that the now-disgraced rapper resorted to name-calling during the alleged incident. He purportedly also sprayed champagne on her as he is pictured pulling the same move from one of his infamous white parties.

Male victim was also allegedly drugged before the assault

In the second lawsuit, a man from Florida says that he was invited to an after-party at a Miami residence. The place is believed to be crawling with unmistakable public figures. As John Doe, the accuser claims that Diddy or one of his associates drugged his beverage. Consequently, he fell unconscious but woke up to a shooting pain in his rectum and anus. Upon waking up, the man realised his clothes had gone missing and a “fully erect” Combs was attempting to penetrate his anus.

As Jane Doe had mentioned in the first suit, Diddy launched his derogatory talk at the man during the alleged assault. Meanwhile, the plaintiff barely had any strength to fight back Combs’ advances as a result of the intoxication caused by his laced beverage. Eventually, he ended up being in the same room the whole night. When he woke up the next day, he was handed his clothes and escorted to the nightclub where the party began the night before.

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Diddy’s legal team responds

Diddy’s attorneys have again dismissed the allegations and counter-accused Buzbee of launching a deliberate smear campaign and a series of publicity stunts against the rapper.

In the meantime, an anonymous plaintiff, believed to be linked to Combs, sued Buzbee this week, accusing him and his firm of extortion. The Revolt founder’s legal team issued a statement to ABC News on Tuesday, saying, “The extortion lawsuit against Mr Buzbee exposes his barrage of lawsuits against Mr Combs for what they are: shameless publicity stunts, designed to extract payments from celebrities who fear having lies spread about them, just as lies have been spread about Mr Combs.”

They also addressed sexual assault filing against their client: “The extortion lawsuit against Mr Buzbee exposes his barrage of lawsuits against Mr Combs for what they are: shameless publicity stunts, designed to extract payments from celebrities who fear having lies spread about them, just as lies have been spread about Mr Combs.”

This decision comes after the release of Kanguva on November 14, which saw a lot of negative feedback on the opening day from YouTube reviews.

On Wednesday, the Tamil Nadu Producers Council (TNPC) issued a strong statement requesting theatre owners to ban fans’ interviews by YouTube channels on theatre premises post the first day first shows (FDFS) and cooperate in doing away with this FDFS public review and opinion process completely. (Also read: Kanguva producer’s wife says Disha Patani’s role in film was to ‘look pretty’, deletes comment after backlash)

In a long four-page letter, the Tamil Nadu Producers Council has condemned ‘personal attacks and incitement of hatred in the name of film reviews.’ They said that films like Indian 2, Vettaiyan and Kanguva were highly impacted due to YouTube FDFS public reviews.

What the letter stated

This letter comes after the release of Suriya’s film Kanguva on November 14 which saw a tremendous amount of negative feedback from the audience in the first day first show YouTube reviews and opinion videos. The TNPC wrote that journalists have the right to criticise flaws in the film and talk about the positives and negatives but no one can engage in personal attacks and try to destroy the entire film in their reviews. According to them, this would lead to the downfall of the film industry itself.

The letter also stated, “Critics have every right to review movies. But we request all journalists to write film reviews keeping in mind that hatred towards a film should not be sown in the media because of personal malice. It is imperative that all the associations related to the film industry unite and stop this practice by not encouraging them anymore.”

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Kerala was the first state to establish this ban on YouTube reviews. In 2023, Mubeen Rauf, director of Aromalinte Adyathe Pranayam, who was supported by the Producers’ Association filed a case in court to ban YouTube reviewers from theatre premises as their negative public opinion videos were affecting the film business.

The Kerala High Court then issued a directive to the concerned authorities to prevent online reviews of films by social media influencers, YouTube reviewers, and bloggers for seven days following the release of a film.

The court went a step further and even issued notice to the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification to establish clear and transparent guidelines for online film critics and vloggers. Producers felt this move would protect the industry.

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Mumbai: Akshay Kumar, known for his punctuality and civic sense, was among the first to arrive at his polling booth to cast his vote during the ongoing Maharashtra elections. However, his visit took an unexpected turn when an elderly voter approached him with a complaint about the unhygienic condition of the public toilets at the polling station.

The elderly man reportedly expressed his frustration about the lack of cleanliness and proper maintenance of the facilities, highlighting the challenges faced by senior citizens. Akshay, who has often advocated for better sanitation and hygiene through his work, including his film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, listened attentively to the concerns. He assured the man that he would bring the matter to the attention of the relevant authorities.

The incident showcased Akshay’s grounded nature and his commitment to addressing civic issues, further endearing him to fans and voters alike.

The netizens gave mixed reactions to this viral video, while some praised the actor’s politeness towards an elderly man and others found the entire situation humours.

Cythia Erivo revealed that once she was ready with the costume to shoot for a day on Wicked, she would choose to skip bathroom even during breaks.

Cynthia Erivo is opening up on the laborious process of shooting for Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated adaptation of Wicked. The actor, who plays Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba in the film, told on the Sentimental Men podcast that she would skip going to the bathroom on long days of shoot that would last for more than 12 hours. That is because after putting on her costume and harnesses for the stunt scenes, it would take more time to change for such breaks. (Also read: EXCLUSIVE | Wicked actor Michelle Yeoh: I would love to act in an Indian movie)

What Cynthia said

During the chat, Cynthia said: “There were two or three different harnesses for different stunts. Those days were really interesting because once you’re in the harness, you don’t want to come out of the harness because it takes forever to get everything prepped again — the wires and whatnot. Those days can be really big. They can be really exhausting because your body is being put through the strangest things.”

‘I’m not dealing with it’

She went on to add, “I don’t go to the bathroom. Once I’m in my costume — and this is probably a terrible idea — and the harness is on, I’m not doing it. I’m not dealing with it. There’s too many layers. It is what it is. No, I don’t need the bathroom… Let’s go. Let’s go. We’re in it.”

Wicked also stars Ariana Grande as Glinda and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar. It is directed by Jon M Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The musical brings Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s much-loved stage production to the big screen. Split into two parts, the first one will be released in theatres on November 22. Wicked: Part Two is set for release by Universal Pictures on November 21, 2025.

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With Maharashtra Assembly elections underway on Wednesday, actor Shraddha Kapoor stepped out with her family to cast her vote. In videos that surfaced on social media, the actor is seen getting mobbed by enthusiastic polling booth workers who couldn’t resist asking for selfies with the Stree 2 actor. Also read: Maharashtra polls: Akshay Kumar praises arrangements at booth; Farhan Akhtar asks people to contribute as citizens

Shraddha Kapoor steps out to vote

The actor visited the polling booth with her aunt, Padmini Kolhapure, and brother, Siddhanth Kapoor. For the outing, Shraddha went for a ‘desi’ look as she wore a white printed suit.

In a video that has emerged on social media, the actor, along with her aunt Padmini, is seen getting approached by polling booth workers inside the booth. In the clip, one can see people approaching her for selfies and Shraddha being gracious and posing with her fans. She is seen posing while showing off her ink mark with the fans. At one point, she was stopped from leaving the booth by some fans, following which they interacted with them briefly.

Bollywood’s young brigade make a mark in the polls

During the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Bollywood’s young brigade led by the way as they took a break from their hectic schedules to cast their vote.

Apart from Shraddha, Sharvari, Kartik Aaryan, Rasha Thadani, Rakul Preet Singh and Ali Fazal were among the stars who stepped out to cast their votes.

Sharvari was clicked with her mother at the pooling booth. The Munjya actor looked lovely in a lavender kurta as she flaunted her inked finger for the cameras.

Actor Kartik Aaryan was seen arriving in a casual white shirt paired with blue jeans. He also posted a picture on Instagram showing off the inked finer, writing, “Matdan (vote) Done”.

Rasha Thadani was seen arriving at the booth with her mother and actor Raveena Tandon.

Celebrity couple Rakul Preet Singh and producer Jackky Bhagnani also showed their inked fingers after casting a ballot at a polling booth. New father Ali Fazal also cast his vote and asked the photographers if they did their duty too.

About Maharashtra elections

For the single-phase Maharashtra assembly elections, the voting began in the morning at 7. It will conclude at 6 pm. Polling is taking place across 288 assembly constituencies. Elaborate security arrangements have been made all across the state to ensure the smooth conduct of the polls. A total of 4,136 candidates are contesting the elections, including 2,086 independents.

The BJP is contesting 149 seats, Shiv Sena 81, and the NCP 59. The Congress has fielded 101 candidates, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) 86. The BSP is contesting 237 seats, while other smaller parties are also in the fray. The state has approximately 9.7 crore registered voters.

Pooja Hegde, known for keeping her fans updated about her life and projects, is all set to star opposite Thalapathy Vijay in the much-anticipated film ‘Thalapathy 69.’ This project holds special significance as it marks Vijay’s final film, making it a milestone in his career.   

The collaboration between Pooja and Vijay has already generated immense excitement, especially after their previous blockbuster ‘Beast.’ As filming progresses in Chennai, Pooja has been sharing sneak peeks from the set. Recently, she posted an Instagram story showcasing a tranquil morning view of the city, captioned, “Chennai Mornings Day 16.” She revealed that her day began at 6:30 a.m., accompanied by the hashtag #T69, which has only added to the anticipation.   

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Scheduled for an October 2025 release in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, ‘Thalapathy 69’ promises to be a grand cinematic experience. Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by Venkat K. Narayana under KVN Productions, the film is set to celebrate Vijay’s legacy with a pan-Indian appeal.   

Besides ‘Thalapathy 69,’ Pooja is juggling multiple high-profile projects, including ‘Deva’ and ‘Suriya 44.’ As one of the busiest stars in the industry, her packed schedule has fans eagerly awaiting updates, with ‘Thalapathy 69’ standing out as one of the most eagerly anticipated films. 

Abhishek Bachchan teased his father, Amitabh Bachchan, during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) 16. Abhishek Bachchan, Shoojit Sircar, and author Arjun Sen will soon be the guests on the reality game show hosted by Amitabh. (Also Read | Abhishek Bachchan shares how Amitabh Bachchan clicks pics of those violating traffic rules: ‘Police ko bhejunga’)

Abhishek talks about wearing Amitabh’s shoes

In a video shared by Sony Entertainment Television on Instagram, Abhishek shared advice from his paternal grandfather, Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Abhishek said, “Dadaji ne aapse kaha tha ki jis din aapke bete aapke joote mein fit ho jayenge woh aapke bete nahi aapke mitra banjaate hai (Grandpa told you that the day your son fits into your shoes, he becomes your friend and not son).” To this, Amitabh nodded.

Abhishek teases Amitabh

Talking to the audience, Abhishek continued, “Maine kaha ki meri toh chandi hogayi, inke saare joote main pehenne wala hoon (I was ecstatic thinking I’ll be wearing all his shoes).” This left the audience in splits.

He then said, “Main bhi aapse ek sawaal poonchna chahta hoon. Jis din aapke pitaji aapke hoodie, jeans, socks, T-shirt, sab kuch pehenna shuru karde, woh mere kya banjayenge? Aap mujhe bataiyye (I also have a question for you. The day your father starts wearing your hoodie, jeans, socks, and T-shirt, what will he become to me).” This made Amitabh smile.

Abhishek then targeted Amitabh’s shoes. He said, “Bahut hi acche joote pehene hai aapne. Yeh kiske hai (You are wearing realy nice shoes. Whose are they)?” Amitabh looked at his shoes and tried to speak, but Abhishek interrupted him. “Nahi hai kiske yeh joote (No tell me whose shoes are they)?” he asked again.

Amitabh has a witty reply

The KBC host said, “Yeh chota mota humare paas bacha kucha jo bhi hai usko bhi mat maang lijiye (Don’t ask for the few pairs that I have left).” This made the audience laugh. The video was shared with the caption, “They are truly like father, like son!”

Abhishek is the only son of Amitabh and actor Jaya Bachchan. He also has a sister Shweta Bachchan. He will be seen next in Shoojit Sircar’s I Want To Talk.