Showbiz trends: P Diddy behind the bars, Miss Rwanda 2020 finalist to tie the knot and co
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Hip-hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs.

The showbiz industry isn’t stopping to draw global attention with a lot of exciting events, celebrations and controversies.

Some sagas like the arrest of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York City on unspecified federal charges, or Miss Popularity Rwanda 2020 Alliance Irasubiza who is ready to walk down the aisle with her long-time US-based fiancé are among hot stories trending in town.

From stars making international moves to cherished public figures celebrating personal milestones, the local scene is also filled with noteworthy events, and here is what’s trending now!

P Diddy arrested in New York City

Embattled hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been arrested in New York City on unspecified federal charges, federal authorities have announced.

The arrest in Manhattan follows raids on two of his properties in Los Angeles and Miami in March as part of an "ongoing investigation" into sex trafficking.

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Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said they were "disappointed" by the arrest and his client was an "innocent man".

The musician has faced a series of allegations from sexual assault to abuse, including by his ex-partner Casandra "Cassie" Ventura. He has denied all the claims against him.

Miss Rwanda 2020 finalist Irasubiza’s wedding set for December

Alliance Irasubiza, the Miss Popularity of Miss Rwanda 2020, will in December get hitched to her long-time fiancé, the beauty queen announced via her social media platforms.

According to the invitation, the celebrity ceremony will take place on December 19, in Nampa, Idaho state in the United States.

It was in August when the two made their love public via Instagram. Irasubiza is among the beauty queens who participated in Miss Rwanda 2020 and took home the Miss Popularity crown.

The contest was eventually won by another bride-to-be Naomi Ishimwe.

Ye performs with kids during maiden China show

The internet is still floating with videos of Kanye West (Ye) performing at the Wuyuan River Sports Stadium in Hainan, China, alongside all of his kids with fashion mogul Kim Kardashian.

As per a video posted via his X, the little ones North, Saint, Chicago and Psalmbwalk were out together as West geared up to perform his rendition of the Backstreet Boys’ 1997 track, "Everybody.”

Ye’s only China show was announced just days earlier, and more than 42,000 tickets sold out within minutes. It was his first time back in the country for 16 years. In that time, the Chinese government’s tolerance for western musicians has diminished, while Ye’s reputation for controversy has grown.

Mbonyi, Kitoko meet in London

Rwandan gospel musician Israel Mbonyi was recently spotted with Kitoko Bibarwa –another influential Rwandan artiste, reuniting after a couple of years without meeting.

Mbonyi is in London, United Kingdom since September 13, where he traveled alongside members of Women Foundation Ministries for a major concert that took place in the same city on Saturday, August 14.

Kitoko, who resides in the UK, posted a picture hanging out with Mbonyi in the streets of London, and reports indicate that the two might be working on a project together.