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Diddy sues NBC for defamation over murder and child abuse claims in ‘Making Of A Bad Boy’ documentary

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Diddy • 3 min read

Diddy sues NBC for defamation over murder and child abuse claims in ‘Making Of A Bad Boy’ documentary

Last month NBC aired a documentary all about the scandals surrounding Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. In a new lawsuit, Combs says that allegations in the programme - and especially its claims accusing him of murder and child abuse - were defamatory, with those claims based on mere hearsay and speculation…

Chris Cooke • 13 Feb 2025

Business News

NBC launch new song talent contest

US network NBC is launching 'The Sing Off', a talent contest for a cappella groups with a Sony Music record deal as the prize, as a rival to 'American Idol'.…

CMU Editorial • 20 Mar 2009

Deals

Ice Cube to write and produce new TV show

Ice Cube is to write and produce a new comedy for US network NBC, according to Variety, making guest appearances but not starring, with a 2009 air date expected.…

CMU Editorial • 04 Nov 2008

Industry People • 1 min read

Former SonyBMG boss goes to Bloomberg

Former SonyBMG chief Andy Lack has been hired to lead the multimedia division of Bloomberg, with company president Dan Doctoroff praising his news and entertainment record.…

CMU Editorial • 15 Oct 2008

Deals • 1 min read

NBC return to iTunes, though whether pricing rules changed depends on who you talk to

US network NBC has returned its TV shows to iTunes, with NBC implying Apple had changed pricing terms, while Apple insists the existing pricing structure applies to all content providers.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Sep 2008

Gigs & Festivals

New Kids On The Block reunite

New Kids On The Block performed together for the first time in 15 years at Rockefeller Plaza for an NBC recording, and will release new single 'Summertime' before a US tour.…

CMU Editorial • 19 May 2008

Data & Reports

Zune passes two million units sold

Microsoft's Zune player has passed two million units sold and holds a reported 4% of the US MP3 player market, while the iPod retains 71%.…

CMU Editorial • 14 May 2008

Deals • 1 min read

HBO gets variable pricing for TV downloads on iTunes

HBO has persuaded Apple to sell its TV programmes on iTunes at two price points, $2 and $3 per episode, a rare variable pricing arrangement, with HBO's content key given NBC's withdrawal.…

CMU Editorial • 14 May 2008

Deals

NBC sign up to Zune

US broadcaster NBC will make its content available via Microsoft's Zune Marketplace, adding to deals with Comedy Central, MTV and Turner Broadcasting.…

CMU Editorial • 07 May 2008

Releases

NKOTB announce new single

New Kids On The Block have released new single 'Summertime', streamed online, and will perform it live on NBC's Today Show.…

CMU Editorial • 07 May 2008

Artist News

Osbourne denies plans to quit X Factor

Sharon Osbourne has denied reports in The Sun that she plans to leave The X Factor at the end of the year, amid rumours linked to an NBC commitment and tensions with Dannii Minogue.…

CMU Editorial • 06 Sep 2007

And Finally

Victoria Beckham thinks she's boring

Victoria Beckham tells US network NBC she thinks she is quite boring and that Americans will realise this as time goes on.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Jul 2007