Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested in New York Amid Sex Trafficking Probe
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested in New York Amid Sex Trafficking Probe

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  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested by federal agents in New York City on Monday.

    • The arrest is part of a federal inquiry into sex trafficking and other offenses.
    • Combs was detained at the Park Hyatt New York hotel by Homeland Security agents.
    • A grand jury investigation led to the charges and his arrest.

    • Combs' attorney said the music mogul voluntarily moved to New York to await the charges.

    • A sealed indictment by the Southern District of New York would be unsealed Tuesday, according to reports.

    • Combs denies all allegations, calling them "sickening" and claims his accusers want quick payouts.

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Donald Trump Loses Legal Battle Over Unauthorized Use of Eddy Grant's 'Electric Avenue'
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Donald Trump Loses Legal Battle Over Unauthorized Use of Eddy Grant's 'Electric Avenue'

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  • Donald Trump is liable for damages over the unauthorized use of Eddy Grant's 'Electric Avenue'.

    • A federal judge ruled Trump's use of the song violated copyright laws.
    • Eddy Grant sued Trump in 2020 over a campaign video featuring the song.

    • The video, posted to Trump's then Twitter account, was viewed some 13.7 million times before the social network took it down.

    • Judge John G. Koeltl rejected the 'fair use' defense argument.

    • Grant's lawsuit demanded $300 000, with final damages still to be decided.

    • Recently, Trump's campaign was ordered to cease using works by Isaac Hayes.

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Prince William and King Charles Send Birthday Wishes to Prince Harry Amid Ongoing Rift
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Prince William and King Charles Send Birthday Wishes to Prince Harry Amid Ongoing Rift

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  • Prince Harry turned 40 on September 15.

    • King Charles and Prince William publicly wished Harry a happy 40th birthday.
    • The birthday wishes were shared on the royal family's official social media accounts.
    • This was the first public acknowledgment of Harry's birthday since 2021.
    • The posts by King Charles and Prince William were seen as olive branches.

    • Harry celebrated his birthday privately in Montecito, California.

    • Harry's estrangement from the royal family began in 2020 when he stepped back from official duties.

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Judge Orders Trump to Cease Using Isaac Hayes Song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at Rallies
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Judge Orders Trump to Cease Using Isaac Hayes Song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at Rallies

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  • A federal judge in Georgia has barred the Donald Trump campaign from using an Isaac Hayes song at rallies.
    • Judge Thomas Thrash issued a temporary injunction on September 3.
    • Hayes's estate sued a few weeks ago, claiming unauthorized and illegal use of the song.
    • Trump's campaign regularly used 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at rallies, including the RNC.
    • The estate seeks $3m in licensing fees from the repeated use of the song.
    • Trump's lawyer, Ronald Coleman, said the campaign had stopped using the song before the ruling.
    • Other artists like ABBA, Bruce Springsteen, Céline Dion and Jack White have also objected to Trump using their music.
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