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Sean Combs’ physical violence was allegedly directed at both his romantic partners and personal employees, with the music mogul accused of once attempting to beat down a woman’s door with a hammer.

Prosecutors for the Southern District of New York leveled the new accusations against Combs on Monday as they argued against his release from jail. The 55-year-old Combs has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (Mdc) in Brooklyn without bail since his arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges on Sept. 16. (Combs pleaded not guilty to the three charges.

There will be no decision today on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ latest request for bail.

After a contentious two-hour hearing in New York City, a federal judge has told both the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the defense team that he wants more clarification of how Combs has been communicating from behind bars in the two months since his arrest on sex trafficking charges. Judge Arun Subramanian also wants to know from both sides exactly what forms of communication Combs is allowed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

The feds and the defense have until noon Et on November 25 to submit the information. A decision from Subramanian could come before Thanksgiving.

Subramanian said the briefs due at noon on Monday should address how much leeway Combs is entitled to in publicly defending himself. One of his lawyers, Alexandra Shapiro, pointed to the modified gag order on Donald Trump in his New York...

The name “Puffy” might sound playful, but its origin’s far from lighthearted. Sean Combs, now globally known as Diddy, once shared the unsettling story behind his iconic nickname. According to Combs, his childhood anger issues earned him the name. Whenever he became upset, his face would puff up in frustration. This habit was so noticeable that a close friend started calling him Puffy.

Diddy in the Closer to God Mv | Credits: YouTube (@Diddy)

The nickname stuck, eventually evolving into his professional identity. While his music career’s glittered with fame and success, the origins of his nickname reveal a more troubling part of his past, one rooted in childhood struggles with controlling his emotions—an aspect that remains less celebrated but equally defining of his early journey.

From Party Prince to Dark Secrets, the Origins of Diddy’s ‘Puffy’ Nickname Diddy | Image by Richard Burdett, licensed under Cc By 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Syfy is partnering with online creator network Tongal, and Wattpad, the global multiplatform entertainment company for original stories, to launch “Story to Screen – A Digital Pilot Project” with the aim of adapting Wattpad’s viral sci-fi thriller, Expiration Date for the screen. The joint venture kicks off today on the Tongal platform with a call for filmmakers to pitch how they would bring Expiration Date to life as a digital series at Syfy.com. The partnership is part of the Syfy Wire Fan Creators initiative launching this month.

Created by Mikaela Bender (Expiration Date Duology), Expiration Date was one of the most popular sci-fi stories on Wattpad in 2016 and 2017, with more than 16 million reads to date. The sci-fi thriller takes place in a world where the date of one’s death is known by the mysterious Society. Centered on 19-year-old orphan Iris Levine, the story imagines a society in which...

Syfy will have a huge presence at this year's Comic-Con, with special screenings of Channel Zero: No-End House and Blood Drive, as well as a plethora of panels, including Sharknado 5: Global Swarming:

Press Release: New York, NY – July 5, 2017 – As Syfy celebrates its 25th anniversary and its recent brand reboot, the network is headed to San Diego Comic-Con bigger and better than ever before. In addition to 15 Syfy series panels or screenings, the network is rolling out a host of events, activations and parties designed to leave no fan behind. And Syfy will once again extend the fun to fans nationwide, with a three-night live TV event, Syfy Live From Comic-con, hosted by Zachary Levi.

“San Diego Comic-Con is the pinnacle event of the year for sci-fi enthusiasts, and as the only network dedicated to the genre 24/7, we can’t wait to celebrate in a big way,” said Alexandra Shapiro,...

The exec who led content strategy and editorial for the launch of Hulu is returning the NBCUniversal family. Jeffrey Kaufman has been named Svp Digital at USA Network, where he will oversee product development, monetization strategies and content development for the cable net’s digital properties. He most recently was Svp Digital Video at Alloy Entertainment, where he helped launch the popular YouTube channel Smosh. He also led the how-to video site Howcast after having started his career at MTV Networks. “Data and consumer insights are becoming increasingly important in how we create compelling user experiences and value for our partners,” said Alexandra Shapiro, USA’s Evp Brand Marketing and Strategy. “Jeffrey’s varied expertise in the digital space, combined with his research background, make him perfectly positioned to lead USA’s digital strategy,”...

USA Network has named Jeffrey Kaufman as senior vp digital. In his new position, Kaufman will oversee product development, monetization strategies and content development for USA's digital properties. He will report to Alexandra Shapiro, executive vp brand marketing and digital, and will be based in New York. "Jeffrey's varied expertise in the digital space, combined with his research background, make him perfectly positioned to lead USA's digital strategy," said Shapiro in the announcement. "We are looking forward to having his expertise back in the NBCUniversal fold." Kaufman's appointment marks his return to the NBCUniversal family, where in 2006

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USA Network is rolling out the welcome wagon for the Pritchett-Dunphys (and their fans). In anticipation of the ABC comedy joining the network in syndication starting Sept. 24, the cable network hopes to attract the show’s fans with a multi-platform package that includes a fan appreciation day on Oct. 28, a digital hub, synced content and more. “In welcoming this new family to USA, we felt it was important to create a vibrant and socially active community where super fans can share how ‘Modern Family’ has affected their lives,” said USA’s marketing and digital executive vice president, Alexandra Shapiro. “This series.

USA Network is showing confidence in its new drama series, "Graceland," from "White Collar" executive producer Jeff Eastin and Fox Television Studios. The cable channel will offer the pilot free via Video on Demand (VOD) from April 29 to May 12 ahead of its official premiere on Thursday, June 6. "With the latest research showing a 40 percent increase in time spent watching TV via VOD, this preview is a key part of our marketing strategy for 'Graceland,'" said USA's executive vice president of marketing and digital, Alexandra Shapiro in a statement. Also...

USA Network has promoted Alexandra Shapiro to Evp of marketing and digital. In her new position, Shapiro, most recently Svp, brand marketing and digital, will take full oversight of marketing from USA’s former head of marketing Chris McCumber, who last year was upped to co-president alongside Jeff Wachtel. Shapiro, who will continue to report to McCumber, is adding creative oversight to her purview, which includes consumer and strategic marketing, digital, brand initiatives, promotions and business development. “Alexandra is a true marketing innovator who brings a wealth of creativity and savvy to the role,” said McCumber. Shapiro, who joined USA in 2001 as VP of consumer and affiliate marketing, has worked on the campaigns for such USA series as Monk, Suits, Necessary Roughness, White Collar, Burn Notice, Royal Pains and the upcoming Political Animals. She also played a key role in creating USA’s multiplatform brand campaign Characters Welcome, and its extension,...

USA Network is expanding the role for one of its marketing and digital executives. The cable network has promoted Alexandra Shapiro to executive vice president of marketing and digital, adding creative insight to her responsibilities, which includes consumer and strategic marketing, digital, brand initiatives, promotions and business development. She will take over all marketing responsibilities from USA co-president Chris McCumber, who runs the network with Jeff Wachtel. “Alexandra is a true marketing innovator who brings a wealth of creativity and savvy to the role,” said McCumber, to whom Shapiro will continue to report. “Her dynamic vision for USA

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Following up on May’s announcement that USA Network would bring its hit drama Monk to the web, network parent NBC Universal made it official with formal details of the 10-episode web series. Set to bow during one of the few remaining new episodes of its final eighth season, Little Monk will premiere Aug. 21 on USA with a two-minute sneak preview sending viewers to the web to “discover the details” of how Adrian Monk (played on TV by Emmy-winner Tony Shalhoub) became the obsessive-compulsive detective. Alexandra Shapiro, senior vp of brand marketing and digital at USA Network, said the live-action web series “felt like a great way to send off the series in its final season and to give fans some insight into a small part of his childhood.” In partnership with Sleep Inn hotels, each episode of the spinoff web series follows young Monk (newcomer Aaron Linker) and his brother,...

Characters are welcome at the Sleep Inn Hotels. USA Network and Sleep Inn hotels have teamed up to launch USA Network.s first live-action original web series, Little Monk, a spinoff of the critically-acclaimed series "Monk" starring Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG award winner Tony Shalhoub. The announcement was made today by Alexandra Shapiro, senior vice president, brand marketing and digital, USA Network. Sadly, the long running and wildy successful sereis "Monk" is coming to a close this season, and to celebrate the entertaining effort, which premiered last Friday, USA teamed with Sleep Inn hotels and leveraged the longstanding hit series to unveil their new promotional campaign .Discover The Details.. "Little Monk" will debut during an all-new...