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TIFF screens controversial doc ‘Russians at War’ amid protests, tight security
By Alex Nino Gheciu and Alex Goudge, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto International Film Festival screened the controversial “Russians at War” documentary under “exceptional” circumstances, the festival’s CEO said Tuesday as he shared more details about the threats that delayed the film’s North American première. TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey told the audience at the film’s first screening on Tuesday that while most of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Account tweaks for young Instagram users ‘minimum’ expected by B.C., David Eby says
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
SURREY, B.C. – Premier David Eby says new account control measures for young Instagram users introduced Tuesday by social media giant Meta are the “minimum” expected of tech companies to keep kids safe online. The parent company of Instagram says users in Canada and elsewhere under 18 will have their accounts set to private by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jailed by judge after sex trafficking indictment
By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak And Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean “Diddy” Combs was headed to jail Tuesday to await trial in his federal sex trafficking case, after a magistrate ordered him to be held without bail in a case that accuses him of presiding over a sordid empire of sexual crimes. The music mogul pleaded not guilty Tuesday to racketeering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrest and indictment: A timeline of key events
By The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean “Diddy” Combs is in custody after being arrested and indicted by federal authorities in New York. He is accused of operating an empire of sexual crimes dating back to at least 2008. The major move comes 10 months after sustained public allegations of sexual and other abuse against the music ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge orders Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jailed in sex trafficking and racketeering charges
By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak And Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean “Diddy” Combs was headed to jail Tuesday to await trial in his federal sex trafficking case, after a magistrate ordered him to be held without bail in a case that accuses him of presiding over a sordid empire of sexual crimes. The music mogul pleaded not guilty Tuesday to racketeering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge orders Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be jailed in sex trafficking and racketeering charges
By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak And Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered held without bail in his federal sex trafficking case. U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky made the decision Tuesday after hearing lengthy arguments from prosecutors and Combs’ lawyers. Prosecutors wanted the music mogul held without bail. His attorneys proposed that he be released on a $50 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TIFF screening controversial doc ‘Russians at War’ amid protests, tight security
By Alex Nino Gheciu and Alex Goudge, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto International Film Festival is screening the controversial “Russians at War” documentary under “exceptional” circumstances, the festival’s CEO said Tuesday as he shared more details about the threats that delayed the film’s North American premiere. TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey told the audience at the film’s first screening on Tuesday that while most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juno Awards backtrack on shelving reggae, children’s and Christian/gospel categories
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
TORONTO – The Juno Awards are reversing course on their plan to shelve three awards after strong blowback from the music community. Junos head Allan Reid posted a message on his Instagram saying that “given the feedback” the organization has decided to reinstate the categories for the 2025 show. He says the children’s album, reggae ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges
By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak And Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean “Diddy” Combs presided over a sordid empire of sexual crimes, coercing and abusing women for years while using blackmail and shocking acts of violence to keep his victims in line, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Combs pleaded not guilty, standing to speak, after listening to the allegations while showing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
By Trân Nguyễn, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Tuesday on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized artificial intelligence that could be used to create digital clones of themselves without their consent. The new laws come as California legislators ramped up efforts this year to regulate the marquee industry that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges; Government seeks detention
By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak And Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean “Diddy” Combs presided over a sordid empire of sexual crimes, coercing and abusing women for years while using blackmail and shocking acts of violence to keep his victims in line, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Prosecutors called the music mogul “dangerous” and urged his detention without bail, citing guns ... Read More »
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