First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden. The Musical Influence Award will honor Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon, while the Musical Excellence Award will go to Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye. Notable exclusions include Mariah Carey and Billy Idol, with the induction ceremony set for this fall in Los Angeles, celebrating artists’ significant contributions to music over their careers.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial day 9: Ventura spars with defense lawyers during final day of testimony
Cassie Ventura concluded four days of emotional testimony against her former boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs, detailing alleged violence and manipulation during their relationship, laying groundwork for a criminal trial focused on sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs, who pleads not guilty, faces challenges from defense lawyers trying to portray Ventura as a willing participant in a toxic relationship, questioning her credibility by highlighting her own violent actions and inconsistencies in her accounts. Ventura expressed deep emotional...
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