Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Lawyer Withdraws From Case

One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense attorneys, Anthony Ricco, has stepped down from representing him in his ongoing legal battle, reports TMZ. In a court filing, Ricco stated that he could no longer continue as Combs’ counsel under any circumstances but did not provide specific reasons, citing attorney-client privilege.

Despite his departure, Combs remains represented by multiple lawyers, and the case is still set to proceed with a trial date of May 5, 2025.

If you’re born in America, you’re an American - Former US house speaker, Nancy Pelosi reacts to federal judge blocking President Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship

Former US House speaker, Nancy Pelosi has reacted to a federal judge blocking President Donald  Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children of migrants.

Recall that on Monday, January 20, President Trump after his swearing-in, invoked his presidential orders to begin his long-touted immigration crackdown.

He signed an executive order, ending birthright citizenship for babies born to a mother and father who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

However, on Thursday, U.S. District Judge, John C. Coughenour issued a ruling, temporarily blocking President Trump's executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship for children born to migrants in the U.S. temporarily or without legal status.


Coughenour issued the temporary restraining order after a hearing in Seattle.

The judge signed the temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit brought by Oregon, Arizona, Illinois, and Washington state, one of several suits opposing the administration's effort to curb the right of citizenship for anyone born on U.S. soil.

In the courtroom in downtown Seattle, Coughenour interrupted the attorney for the Justice Department, Brett Schumate, to tell him how unconstitutional he thinks the administration's order is.


"I've been on the bench for four decades, I can't remember another case where the question presented is as clear as this one is," Coughenour said, describing Trump's order as "blatantly unconstitutional."

"There are other times in world history where we look back and people of goodwill can say, 'Where were the judges? Where were the lawyers?'" the judge said, according to KUOW News.

The judge's order blocks federal agencies from implementing the executive order, signed by Trump on Monday, while the case is under review.


Reacting to the order,  former US House speaker, Nancy Pelosi tweeted: ''If you’re born in America, you’re an American. Period.''

Grace Ling Opens First Store in New York

 

Grace Ling, the New York-based designer known for sleek 3D-printed pieces and structural gowns, will open her first retail store in early February, located between Hudson Yards and Times Square in Manhattan.

The 2,000-square-foot space will serve as a showroom for Ling’s couture clients, which include the likes of Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, as well as for online admirers hoping to try on Ling’s highly technical pieces in person.

“People would DM me and ask, ‘Hey, can I please come to your studio and try some things on?’ but it’s just my office and it’s super messy, but I’m like, ’Okay, you can come anyway,” Ling told us. “You can’t experience the full extent of [the brand] unless it’s in person.”

Last year, the label became profitable for the first time since its launch in 2020, she added, which made inking a lease less of a financial risk. “The economic landscape is not great but what keeps the business afloat is that I’m really on top of it with my budgeting and expenses,” said Ling, who won the inaugural AAPI Design and Innovation Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Genesis House last year.

Currently, half of the business is direct-to-consumer e-commerce and half wholesale. The brand only works with retailers that agree to pay deposits for their orders, Ling added.

Top tips on building and maintaining healthy relationships

Building and maintaining healthy relationships is an important part of looking after our mental health. Here are 6 top tips to support you with yours.

1. Get to know yourself

Take the time to appreciate yourself and get in touch with your emotions to be able to express yourself clearly and more effectively. 

Not knowing how to regulate your emotions and express them healthily can negatively affect your mental wellbeing

2. Put in the work

Healthy relationships are not found but built.

A healthy relationship needs commitment and willingness to be accommodating to each other’s needs.

3. Set and respect boundaries

Setting boundaries is not only about what you don’t want or like in your relationships, but also about letting the people around you know what you appreciate.

Think about and let others know where your boundaries are; respecting your time alone for example.

Doing this can take the pressure off your relationship to commit to anything unrealistic.

4. Talk and Listen

All relationships have disagreements and that’s ok. what matters is how you talk and listen to one another.

Listen to understand, rather than listening to respond.

Don’t be afraid to express your emotions or vulnerabilities with people you trust.

5. Let go of control

A lot of life is about how we react to our experiences and encounters. Knowing that you can only really control what you do and not what anyone else does will save you time and stress.

6. Reflect and learn

If you have a healthy way of expressing your feelings, you’re able to react to other people’s in a healthy way. Being angry with someone often comes from a place of feeling hurt and upset. if you can recognize that, you can communicate it, and build better relationships with others.

Reflect on the relationships that work best in your life, what qualities do these relationships have, and how can you bring these qualities into other relationships?

Paris Hilton ‘Heartbroken Beyond Words’ After Watching Malibu Home Burn Down on Live TV

Paris Hilton has lost her Malibu, Calif. home amid ongoing fires in the Pacific Palisades.

In a social media post shared Wednesday, Jan. 8, the businesswoman and activist, 43, revealed that her SoCal home had burned down completely. She learned of the loss while watching it unfold on live television. 

“Heartbroken beyond words.💔 Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience,” Hilton began as the caption to her Instagram post.

Her upload showed a reporter from Los Angeles news station ABC 7 surveying the damage along the Pacific Coast Highway after the fire initially broke out on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

“This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London,” the mother of two wrote.

According to the reality television star and model, although “the loss is overwhelming,” she said she was thankful that her family is safe.


“My heart and prayers are going out to every family affected by these fires. To all the people who have lost their homes, their memories, and their beloved pets. My heart aches for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses,” Hilton continued, calling the situation “unimaginable.”

She added, “To know so many are waking up today without the place they called home is truly heartbreaking.”

Hilton then announced that her 11:11 Media Impact Team had already begun contacting nonprofit organizations to find ways to help those affected within the community and surrounding areas.