Sean “Diddy” Combs Sues NBCUniversal Over Documentary Claims, Alleging Defamation and False Accusations

New York — Renowned music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has launched a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal, alleging that a recent documentary grossly misrepresented his actions and character. Filed in a New York state court, the legal action centers on the broadcast of “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy,” which Combs claims included baseless and damaging accusations against him. According to the lawsuit, the documentary not only portrayed Combs in an unfavorable light but also accused him of serious criminal acts, such as the sexual assault of minors and the murder of Kimberly Porter, none … Read more

Selena Quintanilla Documentary Wins Archival Storytelling Award at Sundance 2025

PARK CITY, Utah — A groundbreaking documentary featuring previously unreleased footage of Selena Quintanilla, the beloved Tejano music icon, has clinched an award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The film titled “Selena y Los Dinos” captivated audiences and jurors alike, securing the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling. The award was presented at the festival on Friday, marking a poignant moment, exactly three decades after the singer’s tragic death by Yolanda Saldivar in 1995. The festival highlighted the documentary for its exceptional capacity to vividly recreate the specific era, allowing viewers to … Read more

Judge Dismisses Haskins Family Lawsuit Over NFL Star’s Documentary Rights, Cites Premature Legal Action

PITTSBURGH — A federal courtroom in Pennsylvania dismissed a family’s legal clash where relatives of the late NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. sought to preemptively challenge his widow regarding a documentary about his life. The lawsuit centered on familial rights and intellectual property amidst the backdrop of poignant family relationships and legal intricacies following the tragic and early death of Haskins. Dwayne Haskins Sr., along with Haskins’ mother, Tamara, and sister, Tamia, as well as their nonprofit, the Haskins Family Foundation, initiated the legal action in July against Kalabrya Haskins. They claimed she was obstructing … Read more

Documentary ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Explores Stand Your Ground Law’s Impact Through Tragic Florida Incident

Ocala, Fla. – In a telling scene from the documentary “The Perfect Neighbor” directed by Geeta Gandbhir, a police officer in Marion County questions Susan Lorincz, a white Floridian resident, about her use of a racial slur toward her Black neighbors. Initially denying the allegation, Lorincz admits the possibility that the term might have “slipped out,” explaining it as a term taught to her for describing those she saw as “unlawful, dirty and generally unpleasant.” This exchange lays the groundwork for a documentary that delves deep into the heart of racial tensions and the perils … Read more