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Cuba Gooding Jr. shares bombshell that he hopes can “clear” him from Diddy lawsuit accusing him of “groping” Producer Lil Rod

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Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has responded to allegations linking him to a bunch of people involved in a civil lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs.

The lawsuit filed by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones alleges sexual harassment and assault by the Bad Boy founder and names a number of celebrities, including Prince Harry, Yung Miami, 50 Cent’s ex Daphne Joy, influencer Jade Ramey, Kristina Khorram, a senior executive level. at Bad Boy Entertainment, in addition to Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge and his son.

A federal criticism filed in February and later amended on March 25 covering the “Jerry Maguire” actor alleges that Diddy groomed the 39-year-old to pass him on to his friends, including Gooding, for sexual purposes.

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Cuba Gooding Jr.  sets friendship record with Sean Diddy Combs and scandalous photo with Lil Rod amid sexual assault trial (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for ELLE; Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Cuba Gooding Jr. (left) talks about how well he knows Sean Combs (right) while Lil Rod mentions Gooding’s name within the lawsuit against Chief Baby Boy. (Photos: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for ELLE, Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

On the “PBD” podcast hosted by Patrick Bet-Davis, the “Fighting Temptations” star not only denies the veracity of these claims, but suggests that the producer is grasping at straws by including various stars in an try and strengthen his case. According to Gooding, he barely knows Diddy and has only met him a number of times together with his girlfriend.

Mr. “Show Me the Money” says his girlfriend Claudine De Niro (ex-wife of Robert De Niro’s son Raphael) was Diddy’s publicist and she or he was the one who introduced them. She also took Gooding to the Bad Boy CEO’s yacht party in query.

“I didn’t meet him probably until the 2019-20 season,” Bet-Davis said, before explaining the circumstances of his presence on the event Jones was at.

“(Diddy) invited us to his house. It is thought that the pandemic has began to subside. I have not seen him since that night,” Gooding said.

He then noted that on New Year’s Eve, he and Claudine were party hopping, going from boat to boat, hanging out with world boxing champion Mike Tyson and music giant Drake.

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“There will probably be 300 of us on board P. Diddy’s boat on New Year’s Eve,” the actor said.

Gooding, who was named in several sexual harassment and assault lawsuits in the course of the height of the #MeToo movement, said the one reason he was around Jones was to take heed to music.

“Want to hear P. Diddy’s new song? I replied, “Yes, of course,” the actor continued. “Sit next to him (he says as he pulls out the live image to show the host). They didn’t take advantage of that angle.”

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The photo Gooding showed the host allegedly shows how briskly the moment was, the festive atmosphere and captured the loud sounds of music and merrymaking.

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– You made it look the best way you wanted it to. Here we just take heed to music. “Finish it, I took the thing off, told him everything I said and left,” he explained. – But this guy suing him wants money.

– By the best way, I do not know P. Diddy’s life. I do not know what he’s going through,” Gooding said. – We were friends, like I just showed you. I saw him two or 3 times.

Beth-David asked, “Then why did he include you in this?”

Gooding guessed, “Because of the darkness in the second grip, grip, grip of things I’ve already gone through.”

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On June 13, 2019, the “Radio” star, who was punished with six misdemeanors for alleged sexual harassment, turned himself in to the authorities. The charges against Gooding were made by bartender Natasha Ashworth.

He failed to answer the lady’s criticism, which led her to ask for a default judgment against him in January 2021. During this time, he didn’t retain the help of a civil attorney and didn’t file a response on his own behalf.

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Alexander Tisch granted Ashworth’s motion for default judgment on his assault and battery claims. Gooding avoided trial by pleading guilty to 1 misdemeanor count of forcibly touching a lady at a New York nightclub in 2018, almost three years in a while April 13, 2022.

Interestingly, Jones had been considering taking legal motion against Diddy for a while and even tried to crowdfund money to sue.

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Three weeks before the primary lawsuit, which didn’t name Gooding, was filed, the producer publicly aired his complaints about alleged underpayment for his work on Diddy’s album “The Love Album: Off the Grid.”

Jones’ frustration together with his strained working relationship with Diddy first gained attention when he initiated a GoFundMe campaignasking for donations of $50,000 to interact legal representation to pursue its publishing interests, royalties and compensation for its contributions as a producer.

So far, Lil Rod has raised just over $5,975.

Diddy’s legal team says that is proof that his allegations are a fraud.

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Usher to provide the address of the Emory University class start from 2025 graduates

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It seems that there will not be much that Usher Raymond IV – Better, known to the world, simply as a USher – no. He can sing. He can dance. He can sing and dance while skating. He works. Sells Las Vegas residences. Performs philanthropic work.

And also performs the completion addresses. Usher was utilized by the University in its own yard. May 12 Usher will provide the address at Emory University 180. Ceremony of graduation and shall be awarded with an honorary doctorate in humanitarian letters from the institution. This will not be the first Usher Rodeo with an honorary doctorate; In 2023 Berklee School of Music in Boston He awarded the International Superstar with distinction. He also gave comments then.

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Usher will not be alien to Emory University. His non-profit, New Usher Lookwhich according to the website“He transforms the lives of malnourished youth through a comprehensive program that develops passion, global leaders”, has established cooperation with Emory’s University’s University Goizueta Business School in a 400-hour program helping to prepare teenagers for faculty. Apparently, non-profit influenced over 50,000 students.

“I spent my life following my spark – my passion – and trying to support young people when they find and follow their own passions. I am excited that I have the opportunity to talk to these amazing Emory students who graduate and prepare for imprint in the world – said Usher in Billboard statement.

Usher is one of the most successful musical acts in history, selling over 80 million records, winning many Grammy awards and has toured throughout the world since his profession in the mid -90s. His album “Confessions” from 2004 is the second best -selling album from 2000 and is taken into account by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of all of all of all.

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The most iconic moments of the beauty of Robert Flack – Essence

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Robert Flack, a valued singer, songwriter and pianist, died on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. The legendary singer, whose velvety voice again defined the soul and R&B, stays a everlasting icon of elegance, emotions and artistry. With timeless classics, resembling “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever and Wis See Your Face”, the singer died the audience captivated the audience along with her ability to weave delicacy and power in every note. Not only will we take heed to her repetitive music, but we won’t stop eager about its most iconic moments of beauty.

In the 70s Robert seriously swayed Afro – a daring statement of being black and proud – during performances at live shows, including the famous Newport Jazz festival. Two years later, she honored the scene of Ronnie Scott in London along with her hair drawn into the band, combined with dramatic long eyelashes, which defined her characteristic appearance. Always to experiment with hair, she also accepted braids decorated with beads, without effort combining style and cultural pride.

Just a few many years quickly forward, and Robert was still turning her head. While playing in Gillette Civil Rights 2010 between Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, she stunned the navy blue eye shadow, a dark light highlighter and daring red lipstick. The following yr, she performed at Bideawee Ball from 2011 with full rhythm – eyeliner, mascara, highlighter and its characteristic red lips. And in 2020 she performed unforgettable during the 62th annual Grammy Awards, wearing a beautiful curly crown and the same red lipstick that we met and loved.

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In honor of her everlasting legacy, we glance back at some of the most iconic beauty moments of Roberta’s incomparable flack.

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Joe Freshgoods X New Balance 992 “Starn Well” is celebrating cooperation

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Joe Freshgoods selects five years and counts with New Balance because of his latest version 992 “Arged Well”, a tribute to his creative partnership with a characteristic brand of sportswear, which still supports his design talents and a contagious passion.

After Debut On the Joe Freshgoods New Balance 992 website, Chicago Creative is preparing for a wider version of February 28 via newbalance.com and chosen retail sellers. The new edition of the sneakers means the fifth anniversary of Joe of New Balance, milestone after almost stood before closing his now widely beloved and known brand.

The document coming in June 2025 is shared within the history of Joe’s success, from his start as an area Streetwearus brand in his hometown of Chicago to providing New Balance partnership in 2020, when he wasn’t sure find out how to keep his business.

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“He examines how the partnership influenced the global culture of sneakers and development transparency”, Joe common In the announcement on Instagram, “which was more important to me than just doing it about tennis games. This is a real life. ”

The trailer of the documentation offers access to Joe’s journey, presenting his modest approach to success and its influence on the Boston brand of sportswear founded in 1906. Since joining New Balance, Joe Robinson (higher referred to as Joe Freshgoods), a champion with a young history.

Five years later, with 20 Sneakers Publishing House and counting the most recent cooperation of New Balance Joe Freshgoods is a love letter for his creative journey with the Boston brand.

“Sometimes I feel that I shouldn’t be here. But I am here and say, “Oh, I’m good at what I do,” he says within the film.

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Project 992 “Agnish well” attracts the inspiration from the primary cooperation of Joe Freshgoods from New Balance – the edition of New Balance 992 “No Emotions”, also referred to as “heart anatomy”. It was a right away hit and celebrated in the course of the NBA All-Star weekend, and now charges resale prices around $ 3,000.

While the explanations for the New Balance revival may vary, many consider the primary release of Joe 992 to be a catalyst that enlivened the brand. Sneakers have pink and red suede silhouettes placed on an olive mesh base and accented saddle skin on the tongue and rear card.

Four sets of lace are attached, and the box is decorated with unique details reflecting the theme “aging well”. In addition, Joe Freshgoods designed the “Championship Dreams” leather university jacket to commemorate his five -year success as a designer.

“I wanted this jacket to capture the essence of the last five years – each project was a milestone, another closed chapter, another dream,” Joe signature Post on Instagram. “Over time, I had the honor to tell culturally important stories, and this jacket reflects this travel project according to the design.”

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