This isn't really a surprise, but SOHH.com reports that Gerard Rechnitzer's attorney claims that Diddy's account of last February's incident between Combs and his client is "engulfed in fantasy".
From the press release:
Diageo, the world's leading spirits, beer and wine company, has teamed up with Sean 'Diddy' Combs to launch the "Something to Share" campaign -- dedicated to empowering a community of people to share their knowledge, experience and passion for a great cause -- Dress for Success, a nonprofit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women.
The "Something to Share" mission is to establish a community of people helping people -- built on the premise that everyone has something to share regardless of one's station in life.
In celebration of the program launch, fashion mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has designed the limited edition "Something to Share" silk scarf for women and pocket square for men to help drive awareness to the cause. The "Something to Share" scarf will retail for $30 (a pocket square will also be available for $20) with 100% of net profits to benefit Dress for Success. Both pieces are available beginning in February 2008 at http://www.somethingtoshare.org/.
Combs' design includes the colors burnt orange, royal blue, platinum, cream and gold to complement all pigment types, embodying the universal call for diversity. The crescent shapes are an element from the Dress for Success logo, and the chains represent the emotional tie to the organization.
The "Something to Share" campaign will culminate with the Dress for Success annual gala on April 9, 2008 in New York City. The "Something to Share" Gala is a night of celebration for the organization's past achievements and future endeavors. The event will be chaired by Debra Kelly-Ennis, Chief Marketing Officer, Diageo North America, and will honor several executives in the corporate world for their contributions to both the "Something to Share" campaign and to Dress for Success over the years. This year's honorees include Doug Checkeris, CEO of MediaCom USA, Rosemarie Ryan, president of JWT New York and Mary Wong, president of the Office Depot Foundation.
"I believe we all have the power to impact someone's life in a positive way," said Debra Kelly Ennis. "'Something to Share' is all about building and restoring the confidence of women who need a second chance. It also supports our company's goal of continuing to improve the understanding of alcohol's role in society, to which Diageo is fully committed."
"Diageo and Sean Combs are giving Dress for Success an unprecedented awareness and fundraising opportunity with the Something to Share campaign and scarf. We believe the message that everyone has something to share will resonate powerfully in communities across the country," said Joi Gordon, Chief Executive Officer of Dress for Success Worldwide. "We are humbled and honored by the generosity and passion of Diageo's employees and partners."
Whether by purchasing the scarf or attending the upcoming gala, the public is invited to support Dress for Success and allow the organization to continue running its vital programs to help women find gainful employment and build a career bettering both their lives and the lives of their families. To learn more about ways to get involved, visit http://www.somethingtoshare.org/.
People reports that Diddy will be sending Sean John branded baby clothes to Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony for their new twins.
"I'm going to send her some Sean John baby clothes," added the dapper Diddy, wearing a tux by Dolce and Gabbana. "I'm so happy for her. It's such a blessing."
Diddy spoke with the New York Daily News on his plans to focus on acting.
He's working with Susan Batson, who's also Tom Cruise's acting coach, and will spend more time in L.A., where his ex, Kim Porter, lives with their twins.
"I definitely want to be more bicoastal. It's been a dream of mine to have a serious acting career."
Via Metro.co.uk.
From the Houston Chronicle:
A lot of people were surprised by Combs' presence in the cast. Though he says he started seriously studying acting eight years ago, he'd had only a couple of acting jobs before that — small roles in the movies Monster's Ball and Made. ...
What happened, see, is that Combs' acting coach suggested he read for the part of Walter Lee Younger, which was played by Sidney Poitier in the 1961 movie.
"It sounded crazy to me," he says. "I'd never done live theater. I'd never starred on the stage. I was like, 'I don't think so. Let me get a couple more films under my belt, and then maybe I'll do something like that.'
Newswatch50.com reports on Diddy's attempt to move into a New York apartment building. While doing so, residents requested that he agree to a set of rules before he moved in, including no loud music or wild parties.
He says, "It was offensive to make stipulations based on anything they'd heard about black rappers. Tom Cruise is well known for blowing stuff up in movies but no one is telling him not to bring big guns into the joint."
After the AP reports, I stayed up and watched Diddy on Letterman. He walked from the Bad Boy offices to the studio to tape Letterman (the studio is right across the street). On his way, he said, he had an epiphany that he would move to Hollywood and become a movie star. What that means, as far as the music business, is hard to say. But, I'd guess that he's simply planning to act more.
A majority of the portion featured light hearted discourse with Diddy joking around a lot. They did have an entertaining segment where Letterman read off rumors to see if they were true or not. Here they are:
Diddy is changing his name to Sean John. False.
He is in talks to buy a Formula 1 racing team. False.
He makes a habit of eating apple sauce every day. True.
His favorite form of recreation is his own mechanical bull. False.
He employs a full time barber. True.
He employs someone full time to mix his favorite drink. Sort of true. He said that whoever works for him (I'm guessing he was speaking of personal assistants) must be able to mix a drink. He corrected Letterman on the favorite drink, stating that his favorite was Ciroc and lemonade.
He suffers from a fear of clowns. False.
He takes a bubble bath every night. True.
To entertain, he once brought in a half dozen penguins. False.
He is prohibited from using the name Diddy in the UK. True. Diddy then went back and forth with Letterman asking, who is Diddy in the UK? And Diddy saying that that's what he's trying to find out. I
He once had sex for 30 straight hours. True.
He also shared that, as a kid, he never wanted a birthday cake - always an apple pie with candles. He loves apple pies and ice cream. Not a big cake fan.
The AP reports that, in an appearance on David Letterman set to air on Friday, Diddy says that he wants to move to Hollywood and act full time.
We'll see what actually is said when it airs. I don't think that it necessarily implies he'd quit music, but the "full time" part of it would make some believe that, I think. From talking to people that have been around him, Diddy just isn't someone you see quitting music. Earlier this month, I shot down reports of that very thing with a representative of his saying that it wasn't happening.
Speaking to Vogue, Diddy praised the style sense of Sienna Miller, Naomi Campbell and Beyonce. Speaking about himself, he says, "I strive to resemble Frank Sinatra. He was effortlessly cool, always looking refined and maintaining complete class. He knew how to make a statement, without being loud."
They also have a Trade Secrets feature with him where he talks a little bit about how maintains his image and appearance. "... there's nothing more attractive than accomplishment; success is far more stylish than a pretty face," Combs said.
TMZ has obtained a signed declaration by Diddy, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. While some people are spinning what he said to mean that he's saying that Gerard Rechnitzer, the alleged victim, ran into his fist; when you read the declaration, what Combs says isn't unreasonable. Here's the Cliff Notes version and Diddy's declaration to the court (again, this is what Diddy claims, not my own words - I'm just summarizing them):
On February 25, 2007 at around 2:15 AM, he was leaving The Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. A woman approached him from behind, stopping him and trying to strike up a conversation with him, consisting of small talk and what his plans were for the remainder of the night.
He says that he told her that he was returning back to his hotel, as he had been out late enough. As he was talking with her, a man he identifies as Gerard Rechnitzer, reached the area where they were. He appeared "intoxicated and agitated". Rechnitzer yelled that the woman was his girlfriend, which she then confirmed.
Diddy had two security guards with him, one of which had placed himself between Rechnitzer and Combs and the woman. As Rechnitzer appeared to want to be closer to his girlfriend, Diddy told the security guard to allow him to do so.
However, Rechnitzer was still "aggitated and upset" and he began to move toward Diddy. "... without warning, he lunged at me." Out of instinct, Combs stuck out of his hands (the hand was open and not closed in a fist) to prevent himself from being harmed.
He says that any contact between him and Rechnitzer was caused by Rechnitzer's unexpected motion, triggering an automatic response of Diddy putting a hand up to stop him. "I did not punch, slap, push or in any manner physically pursue Mr. Rechnitzer." After noting that any contact would have been minor, he says that Rechnitzer "did not fall to the ground, and did not make any sound or cry."
Via HHE.
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