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Khloé Kardashian isn’t worried about any man. In a new interview with Bustle, she revealed romance is not a necessity at the moment.

“Dating has not been a focus for me, and I’ve been single for about three years and love it,” Kardashian said. “I really, really do. But I’m not single and dating. I’m just single.

“I have such power and strength in that. I’m not lonely. There would be a difference if I was single and lonely: ‘I really need my partner.’ I am single and thriving.”

She added, “I feel like I’m working on myself so much and am getting to such a good place that I just don’t want something to disrupt it.”

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This past summer, Khloé Kardashian birthday style kicked off with the famous sibling celebrating her 40th jubilee in grandiose fashion on Saturday, June 29. The Kardashians star naturally hosted an extravagant party with a “denim and diamonds” theme and Khloé-themed saloon-style decor. Gotta admit they know how to throw a party thematically. 

Get this: the star-studded guest list included her sisters Kim, Kourtney, and Kylie, as well as Sara Foster, Kimora Lee Simmons, and performances by rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Kurupt. 

Capitalizing off of socials, Khloé shared behind-the-scenes details on her Instagram Stories, showing off her diamond-encrusted bustier corset and matching denim jeans on her way to the event. Upon arrival at the desert-themed venue adorned with cacti and a large “Khloé” sign, she exclaimed, “Are we okay? Holy s—,” as Kim sipped a drink and posed for photos.

The party featured a “Khlo$ Saloon” bar, a “Khloewood” stage, and booths with neon cowgirl signs. “We snuck in before the party started. I had to get a sneak peek,” Khloé wrote over a video. The bar offered bespoke drinks like “Show me the Khlo-money” and “Espress-Khloe Martini.”

Kardashian mogul Kim revealed the dress code on her Instagram Stories, saying, “Khloé’s vibe tonight is denim and diamonds,” while showing off her outfit. Kylie wore a denim mini dress and boots, and Kourtney danced with her husband, Travis Barker, in matching denim looks.

Later in the night, Khloé was filmed dancing joyfully to performances by Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Kurupt. Kimora Lee Simmons captured a moment of Snoop wishing Khloé a happy birthday, captioning, “@khloekardashian had the time of her life!!!!”

Check out the birthday behavior below.

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Christian Combs, the youngest son of Diddy, was recently served with legal documents at his father’s Miami waterfront mansion. The lawsuit, filed by Grace O’Marcaigh, accuses Christian, 26, of assault, battery, sexual assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. In Touch reported that the legal papers were delivered while Diddy, 55, was incarcerated on unrelated charges.

ICYMI, the SA case stems from an alleged incident in July 2022 aboard a yacht named Victorious. According to Grace’s lawsuit, Diddy chartered the vessel for what was supposed to be a family outing, but she claims it turned into a “hedonistic environment” with guests she believed to be sex workers. “It resulted in an unexpected increase in workload for her and her colleagues as well as unwanted exposure to unlawful drug use, sex work, and general chaos,” the suit alleges.

Sheesh.

Grace, a stewardess in the yachting industry since 2018, says the incident derailed her career and personal life. She claims Christian took an immediate and inappropriate interest in her while she worked. The lawsuit alleges that Christian pressured Grace to drink with him in a recording studio and became aggressive. “Christian violently grabbed [Grace’s] arm and began hurting her. He pulled [Grace] to the seat beside him and prevented her from getting up,” the suit states.

And there’s more …

Grace alleges that Christian cornered her later that day, became “physical and extremely aggressive,” and groped her despite her resistance. She claims Christian disrobed and attempted to force her into performing a sexual act. According to the suit, the assault only ended when another employee entered the room.

Now get this, the following morning, Grace reported the incident to her captain, but she says he dismissed her concerns, claiming she was likely “voluntarily partying with the guests.” Grace alleges that she was made to continue serving Christian on the yacht and was not given the option to avoid him.

The lawsuit details the fallout from the alleged incident, including the end of Grace’s long-term relationship and the deterioration of her mental health. “[Grace’s] mental health deteriorated to the point that she was medicated and required intensive therapy. Additionally, she fell into a deep depression and was unable to fully carry out her maid of honor duties at the wedding of her only sister in June 2023,” her lawyer wrote.

Grace’s legal team claims she continues to suffer emotionally and professionally from Christian’s actions.

Diddy’s attorney has criticized Grace’s lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, who has also filed a separate lawsuit against Diddy on behalf of music producer Rodney Jones.

Just another dark and horrible update all around.

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Freddie Gibbs, is no stranger to rapping about his raw depictions of street life. But these days he’s rethinking the narrative he’s built his career on.

Speaking to students at the University of California, Berkeley, Gibbs opened up about his regrets over focusing on themes of drug dealing and crime in his music.

Full stop. This is what we call accountability and progress. Hat off to Mr. Gibbs.

“I’ma tell you the truth, man, I wish that I could get up and rap about some other sht,” said Gibbs, who grew up in Gary, Indiana. “I wish that I would’ve made a career of rapping about some funny sht or girls or comedic or any f*king thing but this sht,” he admitted.

Gibbs added “Every day I think about that. I wish I had a rap career… that was not gangsta. I don’t want this sht for myself. I don’t want this sht for my son. I rap about this sh*t because it consumed me, it’s where I’m from, it’s what I was doing on the daily for two decades,” he explained.

As you may know, Gibbs is a father of three, and he says his lyrics no longer reflect the man he is today. His priorities have shifted from street survival to family enrichment. “I don’t give a fk about no street code, I don’t give a fk about none of these n*as in the street,” he shared. “I don’t want y’all to think that I’m rapping about that sht ’cause I’m trying to glorify it; I’m really not.”

When it comes to performing Gibbs older songs, he dished it feels like a challenge. “I turn it off because I’m like, ‘F**k, I don’t wanna talk about selling drugs.’ I can have that realization now because three children later, I’m a family man.”

Now get this, these reflections come on the heels of his sixth studio album, You Only Die 1nce, which dropped in early November. The project, produced by talents like Bnyx, DJ Harrison, Andrew “Pops” Papaleo, and 454, debuted at No. 16 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart. Despite its success, Gibbs seems ready to explore a new direction in his music.

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Diddy is facing new allegations of assault in a lawsuit filed by Bryana “Bana” Bongolan, who claims the music mogul dangled her off a 17th-floor balcony in a fit of rage eight years ago. The complaint, filed on November 26 in Los Angeles Superior Court, seeks damages “believed to be in excess of $10,000,000.00.”

The lawsuit details an alleged incident that occurred on September 26, 2016, at the Los Angeles apartment of Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s then-girlfriend. Bongolan, a self-described “quintessential starving artist” and former designer for Diddy’s clothing line, says she was staying overnight at Ventura’s apartment when Diddy arrived in an enraged state.

“On or about September 26, 2016, Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs s*xually battered Ms. Bryana ‘Bana’ Bongolan, dangled her off of a 17-story-high balcony, and then slammed her into the patio furniture on the balcony,” the lawsuit claims. According to the filing, Diddy’s actions violated Bongolan’s “fundamental dignity, bodily autonomy, and sense of safety.”

The lawsuit portrays this event as the culmination of ongoing intimidation and violence. “This event was the culmination of a series of threats, intimidation, and violence that colored many of Ms. Bongolan’s interactions with Mr. Combs from the day she met him,” the document alleges.

Bongolan’s attorney, James R. Nikraftar, emphasized the lasting impact of the incident. “The September 26 assault ultimately proved that Ms. Bongolan was correct to fear Mr. Combs and has resulted in deep and lasting harm,” the filing states. It also highlights Diddy’s alleged threats, including his claim that he was the “motherf*cking devil” and that he “could kill” Bongolan. These threats, the lawsuit says, were intended to “terrorize, intimidate, and instill fear.”

The complaint further describes the balcony incident as an act of extreme psychological and physical harm. “The only purpose of dangling someone over a balcony is to actually kill them or to intentionally terrorize them and rob them of any concept of dominion over their own bodily autonomy and safety,” the document states. “It should be no surprise that is exactly what happened to Ms. Bongolan.”

Back in May this story was alleged months before the recent lawsuit. Tiffany Red, a longtime friend of Cassie Ventura, claimed Diddy “hung a woman over a balcony. And in Cassie’s earth shattering lawsuit, she alleged that Diddy “picked up one of Ms. Ventura’s friends like a child” and dangled them over a 17th-floor balcony. Red even posted about the incident. She did not name the woman, at the time. But now we have more intel.

Bongolan’s claims bring renewed scrutiny to Diddy’s behavior and past relationships, demanding accountability for the alleged actions that have caused her lasting trauma.

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