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Fame Under Fire: The Tupac Murder Trial

Tupac: The Trial Wrap-up

The verdict, the evidence, the defence, and what happens next in the Tupac murder case.

Tupac: Day 10 - Keffe D Verdict

Keffe D is found guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of Tupac Shakur.

Tupac: Day 9 - Two White Cadillacs?

Jurors hear evidence of another light Cadillac at Suge Knight’s home before Tupac was shot

Tupac: Day 8 - Keffe’s Tupac Jail Calls

Jurors hear Keffe D make angry claims about Tupac in jail calls as prosecution rests.

Tupac: Day 7 - Keffe D’s Scrapbook

Scrapbook of Tupac’s shooting and death found during the search of Keffe D's home.

Tupac: Day 6 - Courtroom Clash

A documentary maker clashes with Keffe D's lawyer as tensions rise in court.

Tupac: Day 5 - Keffe D Threat Claims

Keffe D speaks in court claiming threats and vandalism against his family.

Tupac: Day 4 - Diddy $1m Hit Claim

Keffe D claims Diddy offered $1m as jurors hear his account of Tupac’s shooting.

Tupac: Day 3 - Diddy and the FBI

Keffe D was an undercover informant and made claims about Diddy’s role in Tupac’s murder.

Tupac: Day 2 - Courtroom Drama

James "Mob James" McDonald takes the stand.

Tupac: Day 1 - Opening statements

Opening statements begin as prosecutors use Keffe D’s own words to make their case

Tupac: What might happen at Opening Statements?

Opening statements to begin in Tupac’s murder trial. What will each side tell the jury?

Tupac: Picking the Jury

Jury selection begins in the Tupac murder trial. How do lawyers find 12 impartial jurors?

Tupac: All You Need to Know

What you need to know before Duane “Keffe D” Davis goes on trial for Tupac Shakur’s murder

D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Wrap-up

Possible defence strategies and what happens next in the D4vd murder case.

D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day Five

D4vd to stand trial for murder and all three special circumstances.

D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day Four

Day four: Celeste’s abortion and plans to leave home with D4vd revealed in messages.

D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day Three

Day three: DNA consistent with Celeste is found in D4vd’s Tesla and garage.

D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day Two

The court hears of blood tests, an ID card and financial deals.

D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day One

Prosecutors in court begin laying out their case against singer David Burke.

Live at the Crossed Wires Festival 2026

With a live audience Anoushka and Shaun Kent explore how social media is changing trials

The New Celebrity Lawyers: When Social Media Meets the Courtroom

Shaun Kent on how social media is changing criminal trials.

Kanye Model Assault Allegations: Your Questions

Kanye accuser Jen Ann case - your questions, answered.

D4vd: Witnesses to Take the Stand

Witnesses, delays and the latest D4vd court update.

Kanye Sexually Assaulted Me, Says Model, but He Says It’s Art

Kanye West is being sued for allegedly choking model Jennifer An.

Diddy’s Leaked Tape Controversy and Appeal

Diddy’s appeal update and the leaked sex tape.

Drake, D4vd and the cases still to come

Drake, D4vd and the biggest legal stories still unfolding

Drake v UMG: Why the Not Like Us Lawsuit Isn't Over

Rap lyrics, free speech and why Drake's lawsuit is still alive.

D4vd: Preliminary Hearing Pushed Back

The latest update in the D4vd murder case and the allegations explained.

D4vd: Prosecutors Reveal New Evidence Claims

A new court filing reveals the prosecution allegations against D4vd.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer end legal battle weeks before trial

Cute dogs and Lion King jokes spark million dollar lawsuits

Comedy joke sparks $27m claim; Dogue takes on Vogue

D4vd charged with murder after Celeste Rivas Hernandez case update

D4vd pleads not guilty after murder and abuse charges

Blake Lively v Justin Baldoni: trial evidence battle and what the jury may not hear

Legal bids to block witnesses and viral footage before trial

Has Blake Lively really “lost” the case against Justin Baldoni?

Retaliation claims survive despite sexual harassment claims being dismissed.

Scott Mills sacked, Epstein and Ramsey Elkholy emails

A high profile BBC presenter dismissal, plus modelling industry links to Epstein.

Pulled Off Air: The Bachelorette crisis

ABC pulls The Bachelorette after Taylor Frankie Paul video surfaces

The trial of Marius Borg Høiby

The son of Norway’s Crown Princess faces 39 charges including four counts of rape.

Kanye West LOSES civil case over $57m house

Jury in Kanye West’s civil case deliver their verdict.

Singer D4vd Named as Grand Jury ‘target’

What happens next in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez?

Blake v Justin: Nerdiness, mean girls and how to dress for court

Blake v Justin: Answering your questions on the court case

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni head to court.

Can Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni avoid going to trial?

The Epstein Files: Fact or Fiction?

The Epstein Files: Fact or Fiction? Your questions answered.

When It Hits the Fan x Fame Under Fire

David Yelland and Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty look at how the rules of PR are changing.

Jay-Z and the Epstein files

What’s the truth about Jay-Z and the Epstein files?

Tyler Perry to fight new sexual assault allegations

Hollywood film-maker Tyler Perry to fight new sexual assault allegations.

Liam Neeson, a voiceover gig and a viral backlash

Liam Neeson steps into vaccine debate and draws online backlash

Brooklyn Beckham, Brand Beckham and Family Fallout

Brooklyn Beckham’s bombshell Instagram post.

Will Smith accused of predatory behaviour

Will Smith denies allegations of predatory behaviour.

Brigitte Macron’s cyberbully speaks out

Bertrand Scholler is one of 10 people convicted of harassing the French president’s wife

Happy New Year from Fame Under Fire

Anoushka and the Fame Under Fire team would like to wish you a happy new year.

Claims the Macrons paid for a hit on Candace Owens are “deranged”, says lawyer

French president’s attorney says influencer’s claims fit “reckless defamation” pattern

Blake V Justin: Slow dancing, circumcision and famous pals

We break down the latest filings in Blake Lively’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni

New Diddy Documentary: Allegations and Unseen Footage

We examine the latest allegations in the Netflix series Sean Combs: The Reckoning.

Blake v Justin: Could the Case Be Tossed Out?

Justin Baldoni is trying to get Blake Lively’s case against him dismissed.

Kim Kardashian Vs Ray J: Sex tape and defamation

The legal saga involving Kim Kardashian and her ex, Ray J

Trump, the BBC, and the $1bn threat

US President Donald Trump is threatening to sue the BBC over speech edit

Inside Rebel Wilson’s bombshell legal battle

The Pitch Perfect star is fighting multiple lawsuits over her film, The Deb

What will Diddy’s life be like after prison?

All you need to know about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ future on probation

Molly-Mae, Bambi and the ‘Sharenting’ Grey Zone

What does growing up in the public eye mean for children’s privacy and identity?

Playboy Bunnies and a Sex Dungeon: Allegations Against US Trader

All you need to know about Howard Rubin’s sex trafficking case.

Jason Derulo: Sexual Allegations and Goat Sacrifice

All you need to know about the sexual harassment case against Jason Derulo.

Diddy Sentenced

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison on prostitution charges.

Cassie Ventura: I Still Have Diddy Nightmares

Star witness in Sean “Diddy” Combs trial fears retribution if he’s freed.

Candace Owens Hits Out at The Macrons

Candace Owens responds to Macrons' lawsuit plans, plus Diddy "is a good man".

The Macrons v Candace Owens

Brigitte Macron will present scientific evidence to prove she’s a woman.

Priscilla Denies Claim She “Pushed Elvis to His Death”

Inside the $50m legal action against Priscilla Presley.

Taylor and Travis: The Billion-Dollar Prenup

How can Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce protect their assets?

Blake v Justin: Sexual Allegations and Talking to the Dead

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal saga plus secrets from an intimacy coordinator.

‘Free Wendy’ ‘Free Britney’: The Truth Behind Conservatorships

Wendy Williams and why Drake is suing his record company over Kendrick’s song.

Prince Andrew and Epstein: The Latest

Call for Prince Andrew investigation, plus could Trump pardon Ghislaine Maxwell?

Victim 3: ‘Diddy Should Be Freed'

Diddy refused bail, Bonnie Blue controversy, plus the Tate brothers.

Sydney Sweeney Ad Backlash, Macron Lawsuit, Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni

Sydney Sweeney's latest advert draws eugenics criticism.

Kanye West’s Ex-Assistant ‘Has Gone Into Hiding'

Kanye West allegations, Nicki Minaj v SZA and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s pre-sentencing news.

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Your backstage pass when scandal collides with celebrity.

Diddy on Trial: Investigating Diddy’s Secret World

After Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial ends, videos and voicenotes show his private life.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy Bail Hearing Gets Heated

Bail hearing for Diddy after his conviction for transportation for prostitution.

Diddy on Trial: Breaking: Diddy Verdict

Jury reaches verdict in Diddy trial.

Diddy on Trial: Jury Reaches Partial Verdict

The jury have been told to keep deliberating after reaching a partial verdict.

Diddy on Trial: Jury Sent Out to Decide Diddy Verdict

The jury say they’re concerned one member can’t follow court’s instructions.

Diddy on Trial: Defence Says Case Against Diddy Is ‘Badly, Badly Exaggerated’

Diddy’s defence argue prosecutors are criminalising ‘personal use drugs’ and ‘threesomes’.

Diddy on Trial: Prosecutor Tells Jury It Is Time for Diddy to Face Justice

Diddy used violence and fear in ‘brutal crimes’, prosecution says in closing arguments.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy Thanks Judge and Says He Won’t Testify

Defence finish their case in half an hour and Diddy says he will not take the stand.

Diddy on Trial: Silence in Court as Jurors View Explicit Videos

The prosecution nears the end of evidence and the jury is shown explicit texts and videos.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s Former Assistant Takes the Stand

Brendan Paul, who worked as Diddy's personal assistant for two years, gives evidence.

Diddy on Trial: Judge Cancels Court Day

Court is adjourned after a juror calls in sick.

Diddy on Trial: Judge Reprimands Lawyers After Information Leak

The judge in Diddy’s trial warns lawyers after a confidential discussion is made public.

Diddy on Trial: Juror Sent Home

A member of the jury is dismissed by Judge Subramanian.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy on Trial - Kanye West surprise visit and judge considers dismissing juror

The judge has been hearing arguments for and against dismissing a juror

Diddy on Trial: ‘Jane’ Tells Court of Sex Night With Different Famous Rapper

All you need to know about the five days of evidence from ‘Jane’.

Diddy on Trial: ‘Jane’ Questioned

Diddy’s defence grill ‘Jane’ about loving messages, plus request for juror dismissal.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s Ex Tells Court She ‘Enjoyed Taking Care of Him’

‘Jane’ is questioned by Diddy’s defence lawyer about explicit texts.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy‘s Ex Testifies

Diddy‘s former partner testifies that she told him ‘I am not a porn star’.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s Former Girlfriend “Jane” Says He’s Still Paying Her Rent

“Jane” tells court that Diddy is still picking up the bill.

Diddy on Trial: Judge Threatens to Remove Diddy From Courtroom

Diddy’s defence lawyers warned about his behaviour.

Diddy on Trial: Bryana ‘Bana’ Bongolan Testifies About ‘Balcony Dangling’ by Diddy

Cassie Ventura’s friend tells court about drug use and Diddy 'holding her over a balcony'.

Diddy on Trial: Security Officer Testifies

Eddy Garcia testifies that he gave CCTV footage to Diddy in 2016.

Diddy on Trial: Hotel Worker: Room Needed ‘Deep Cleaning’ After Diddy Stay

More questioning of ‘Mia’ and a hotel worker testifies about cleaning after a Diddy stay.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s Ex-Assistant Tells Court She ‘Hasn’t Lied to Anyone at All’

Former employee ‘Mia’ asked about birthday scrapbook and video she made for Diddy.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s Former Employee ‘Mia’ Testifies That He Raped Her

A former employee of Diddy, known as Mia, testifies about ‘multiple sexual assaults’.

Diddy on Trial: Cassie’s Ex-Stylist

Stylist Deonte Nash takes the stand, plus Diddy’s defence denied mistrial.

Diddy on Trial: Ex-Employee Says Diddy Threatened to ‘Go Kill’ Kid Cudi

Capricorn Clark said Diddy found out about Kid Cudi’s relationship with Cassie.

Diddy on Trial: Kid Cudi: ‘Porsche Destroyed by Molotov Cocktail’

The rapper says it happened after Diddy allegedly made threats over Cassie relationship.

Diddy on Trial: Expert Witness, Seized Items and Hotel Clean Ups

Former assistant describes preparing bags with drugs and hotel clean-ups for Diddy.

Diddy on Trial: Cassie’s Mum, ‘The Punisher’ and Gun Photos

Photos of Diddy’s house search, plus Cassie’s mum and ‘The Punisher’ give evidence.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s Defence Question ‘Inconsistencies’ in Dawn Richard’s Testimony

Singer Dawn Richard is questioned by Diddy’s defence, plus Cassie’s best friend testifies.

Diddy on Trial: Cassie: ‘I’d Give Back $20M Settlement to Undo Freak-Offs’

Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs have finished questioning Cassandra Ventura.

Diddy on Trial: Cassie Asked About Explicit Texts to Diddy

Diddy’s defence team begin their questioning of Casandra Ventura.

Diddy on Trial: Cassie Claims Diddy Abused and Blackmailed Her

Cassie Ventura has given a second day of evidence in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

Diddy on Trial: Singer Cassie Testifies

Casandra Ventura has taken the stand as the prosecution's key witness in Diddy’s trial.

Diddy on Trial: Jurors in Diddy Trial Shown Video of Cassie Assault

Two witnesses testify as Diddy’s trial begins.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s Trial Begins

Seeing Diddy up close for the time, as the trial begins.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s Trial: What to Expect

What to look out for in court when Diddy’s trial begins.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s Defence: ‘He’s a Swinger’

Diddy ‘thought swinging was appropriate because it was common’.

Diddy on Trial: No Delay for Diddy’s Trial

Diddy is told by the judge that his trial will go ahead in May.

Diddy on Trial: Everything You Need to Know

What you need to know before the Diddy trial begins.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy Hit With Additional Charges

Additional criminal charges for Diddy and why civil lawsuit mentions Beyonce and LeBron.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s Defence Want Witnesses Named

Who’ll be picked for the Diddy jury? Plus, Tony Buzbee and Andrew Tate’s ex.

Diddy on Trial: Kristina Khorram Speaks Out and Tony Buzbee Withdraws

Diddy’s ‘right-hand woman’ makes her first public statement.

Diddy on Trial: Jay-Z, Buzbee and Kanye

Diddy in court, Jay-Z v Buzbee row plus Kanye’s song.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy in Court Says ‘Not Guilty’ to Forced Labour Claims

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in court says ‘not guilty’, plus lawyers argue over CNN video.

Diddy on Trial: Celebs Named and Lurid New Claims in Lawsuit

Celebs deny new explicit allegations added to Diddy lawsuit.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy Accused of Threatening Employees

Diddy is accused of threatening employees and forcing one into a sex act.

Diddy on Trial: Jay-Z Sues Woman Who Alleged Rape

Jay-Z sues former accuser and lawyer, plus we answer your questions.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy Lawyer Quits

Lawyers for Diddy ask for charge to be dropped, and one of them asks to leave the case.

Diddy on Trial: Does Hip-Hop Have a Problem?

How Diddy ‘brought the party’ and examining the culture and history of hip-hop.

Diddy on Trial: What is Sex Trafficking?

We explain sex trafficking, one of the three federal charges faced by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

Diddy on Trial: BBC Exclusive: ‘Women Flown in for Sex’

‘Women flown in for sex’ at Diddy’s Bad Boy Records.

Diddy on Trial: Prosecutors Add More Women to Diddy Indictment

Prosecutors issue superseding indictment – women added to case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Diddy on Trial: Diddy’s $50M Lawsuit

Diddy’s lawyers file $50m lawsuit, plus what's in the latest TV documentary?

Diddy’s Lawyers Speak Out About Sex Tapes

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defence team say sex tapes confirm his innocence.

Diddy on Trial: New Diddy Documentary Allegations

We examine the allegations from a new documentary about Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Diddy on Trial: What’s Life Like for Diddy in Prison?

We take you behind the bars of the notorious MDC prison in New York.

Diddy on Trial: The History of Diddy: What You Need to Know

From Bad Boy Records to billionaire, the history of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

Diddy on Trial: What’s a Diddy Party Like?

Former Playboy Bunny Precious Muir on 2000s glam showbiz parties.

Diddy on Trial: Jay-Z Fights Bombshell Allegations

Jay-Z denies bombshell civil suit allegations.

Diddy on Trial: Jay-Z Denies Civil Suit Allegation

Jay-Z denies allegation of rape made in a US civil lawsuit.

Diddy on Trial: Woman Claims Diddy ‘Dangled Her From a Balcony'

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs responds to new allegation he dangled a woman over a balcony.

Diddy on Trial: Breaking News: Bail Decision

Emergency episode alert! The judge‘s decision on Diddy’s bid for bail.

Diddy on Trial: Enter the Diddy-Verse

The lowdown on the Diddy accusations and his bid for bail.

Diddy on Trial: Trailer

The shocking allegations and conspiracies surrounding hip hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.