Diddy's Latest Instagram Scrub Not Meant to Walk Back Cassie Apology

Diddy Returns Key to NYC

Diddy Returns Key , to NYC. New York City Mayor Eric Adams presented the Key to the City to Sean "Diddy" Combs in September 2023. Earlier this month, Mayor Adams asked the rapper to give it back after 2016 security footage of Combs assaulting his ex, Cassie, surfaced, NBC News reports. . The footage shows Combs chasing Cassie down a hotel hallway, grabbing her near the elevator, throwing her to the ground and kicking her twice. He then proceeded to drag her on the ground by her sweatshirt. In a letter addressed to Diddy, Adams asked for the Key to the City to be returned and said he "was deeply disturbed" by the footage, NBC News reports. I strongly condemn these actions and stand in solidarity with all survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, via letter to Diddy. Our city has worked tirelessly to make sure survivors are heard and seen by our administration, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, via letter to Diddy. Diddy has since honored the mayor's request and returned the key. He also released a video apology, calling his "behavior" in the footage "inexcusable.". Five lawsuits alleging "sexual assault, sexual trafficking" and "other criminal activity" have been filed against Diddy since November, NBC News reports. Federal agents searched his properties and seized his phones in March after a warrant was issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Cassie Breaks Silence Following Release of 2016 Diddy Assault Video | THR News Video

Cassie is finally speaking out following her allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs and the recent release of the 2016 video showing Combs physically assaulting her. The singer took to Instagram on Thursday to express gratitude for the support she has received in recent weeks and months saying, "The outpouring of love has created a place for my younger self to settle and feel safe now, but this is only the beginning. Domestic Violence is THE issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become. With a lot of hard work, I am better today, but I will always be recovering from my past."

Surprising Stats That Highlight the Power of Social Media (Social Media Day, June 30)

Surprising Stats That , Highlight the Power, of Social Media. Facebook reigns supreme with over 3 billion monthly active users. Teenagers are using Facebook less. In 2023, only 33% claimed to be on the platform. 90% of U.S. marketers say Instagram is the most important social media tool for influencer marketing. The platform has 2 billion monthly active users, with 87% who use Instagram Stories. 70% of X users are male. TikTok has 1.5 billion monthly active users worldwide. LinkedIn has over 930 million users in more than 200 countries and territories. Eight people are hired every minute on the platform

Boycotts Lead SXSW to Drop US Military Sponsors for 2025 Festival

Boycotts Lead SXSW to, Drop US Military Sponsors, for 2025 Festival. On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the 2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024. On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the 2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024. After careful consideration, we are revising our sponsorship model. As a result, the U.S. Army, and companies who engage in weapons manufacturing, will not be sponsors of SXSW 2025, SXSW statement, via Fox News. Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine," according to the Austin for Palestine coalition. Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine," according to the Austin for Palestine coalition. The group called for a boycott of SXSW over the organization's ties to the U.S. military and weapons-manufacturing companies. . In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival. In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival. We appreciated the opportunity to join South by Southwest in 2024. With U.S. Army Futures Command headquartered in Austin, we value any opportunity to join with our community to ignite discovery and make new connections. , Lt. Col. Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital. The Army will continue to seek opportunities to meet technology innovators and leaders, explore new ideas and insights, and create dynamic industry partnerships because tomorrow is worth protecting. , Lt. Col. Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital. Bands and artists participating in the boycott, including Squirrel Flower, Scowl and Okay Shalom, explained why they protested the 2024 festival. . There are many ways SXSW is harmful to working musicians, but I am pulling out specifically because of the fact that SXSW is platforming defense contractors including Raytheon subsidiaries as well as the U.S. Army, a main sponsor of the festival, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram. Genocide profiteers like Raytheon supply weapons to the IDF, paid for by our taxes. A music festival should not include war profiteers. I refuse to be complicit in this and withdrawl [sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram. Genocide profiteers like Raytheon supply weapons to the IDF, paid for by our taxes. A music festival should not include war profiteers. I refuse to be complicit in this and withdrawl [sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram

Meta ‘respects’ regulator decision to pause AI tool in EU as it eyes growth

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta says there’s a huge opportunity in the “super competitive” artificial intelligence (AI) market, with the tech giant spending up to €37 billion this year on developing infrastructure.

Cassie Ventura Speaks Out About Diddy Assault Footage

Cassie Ventura , Speaks Out About , Diddy Assault Footage. CNN reports that Cassie Ventura has publicly expressed her gratitude for the wave of support she received following the release of an explosive 2016 surveillance video. Thank you for all of the love and support from my family, friends, strangers and those I have yet to meet, Cassie Ventura, via Instagram. The outpouring of love has created a place for my younger self to settle and feel safe now, but this is only the beginning, Cassie Ventura statement, via Instagram. The 2016 video released by CNN shows Ventura being physically assaulted by Sean "Diddy" Combs, her boyfriend at the time. Domestic Violence is THE issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become. , Cassie Ventura statement, via Instagram. With a lot of hard work, I am better today, but I will always be recovering from my past, Cassie Ventura statement, via Instagram. Ventura went on to urge others in abusive situations to seek support. . My only ask is that EVERYONE open your heart to believing victims the first time. It takes a lot of heart to tell the truth out of a situation that you were powerless in, Cassie Ventura statement, via Instagram. I offer my hand to those that are still living in fear. Reach out to your people, don’t cut them off. No one should carry this weight alone, Cassie Ventura statement, via Instagram. This healing journey is never ending, but this support means everything to me, Cassie Ventura statement, via Instagram