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Combs’ defense team expressed concern that prosecutors were unfairly excluding Black jurors ahead of the final juror selection on May 12.

“Your honor, the government has struck seven Black people out of nine strikes, which we believe amounts to a pattern,” Combs’ lead defense attorney Marc Agnifilo told Judge Arun Subramanian.

“We have not demonstrated any sort of bias whatsoever,” lead prosecutor Maurene Ryan Comey responded, calling prosecutors’ selections “very diverse” with “many non-white” jurors.

Peacock announced Monday that new mockumentary comedy “The Paper” will premiere this September on the streaming service. The series is set in the universe of NBC’s beloved “The Office,” and sees the documentary crew that spent nine years in Scranton move to Toledo, Ohio. This time they’re documenting the floundering newsroom of local paper The Truth Teller, and the “Eager publisher trying to revive it,” according to a news release.

The new series will star original “The Office” cast member Oscar Nunez, along with Domnhall Gleeson (“About Time”) and Sabrina Impacciatore (“The White Lotus). “The Paper” is produced by “The Office” creator Greg Daniels alongside Michael Koman (“Nathan For You”).

Peacock announced “The Paper” premiere at its annual upfront presentation in New York, where the streamer and other networks reveal new shows to advertisers to sell ad time. Gleeson, Nunez and Impacciatore were onstage at the event, where they debuted a clip of the series which Gleeson described as being about “underdog characters that are banding together to keep journalism alive.”

Peacock also announced several other new series including scripted originals “All Her Fault,”“The Miniature Wife,” “The Burbs” and “The Copenhagen Test” and unscripted series “Tiffany Haddish Goes Off,” “Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together,” “Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks” and true crime documentary “Gilgo Beach Killer: The House of Secrets.”

In an interview on “Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley,” the country music star, 31, briefly discussed his decision to abruptly walk off the set of the sketch show before the credits had finished rolling. When Wallen was asked if “SNL” made him “mad,” the singer denied this was the case.

“No,” he said. “I was just ready to go home. I’d been there all week.”

During the conversation, Wallen also chuckled when host Caleb Pressley jokingly asked, “Are you handy? Could you fix a TV — if it was on ‘SNL’?” The singer quipped in response, “I could change it, for sure.”

Wallen was the musical guest on the March 29 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” hosted by Mikey Madison. At the end of the episode, he controversially walked off the stage almost immediately after Madison signed off. Traditionally, the musical guest and host of “SNL” remain on stage to mingle with the cast and hang out throughout the entire credits.

Morgan Wallen abruptly leaves ‘SNL’ stage: ‘Get me to God’s country’

After his quick exit, Wallen posted a photo of a plane on Instagram and wrote, “Get me to God’s country.” The phrase quickly went viral, and the “I’m the Problem” singer wasted no time before selling “get me to God’s country” merchandise in his store.

Fox Corporation announced May 12 that its new streaming service featuring all of its entertainment, news and sports content, will be launching this fall and dubbed Fox One. The new service will include live streaming and on-demand access to local Fox stations, Fox News, Fox Business, FS1, FS2, Fox Weather, Fox Sports, BTN, Fox Deportes and the Fox network. Users will also have the option to bundle with existing streaming service Fox Nation.

The new service is set to launch this fall ahead of the NFL and college football seasons, the company said in a news release. No price was announced for the service, but it’s targeted at consumers who have already cut the cord, and the company hopes to keep its existing cable subscriber viewers.

“We do not want to lose a traditional cable subscriber to Fox One,” CEO Lachlan Murdoch said on an earnings call announcing the new name and details. He also indicated they are pursuing bundle options for the streaming service.

Unlike several other, similarly high-profile trials like that of Johnny Depp or O.J. Simpson, these proceedings will not be televised.

As Combs faces federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, and a freshly selected jury weighs his innocence, eager eyes will have to rely on courtroom sketches and reporter dispatches from inside for their news feeds.

So why have cameras been shut out of the courtroom?

Diddy trial updates: Jury that could decide Combs’ fate is set; opening statements next

Is Diddy’s trial available on livestream?

No, turn off that Court TV stream; no video snippets of the Combs trial are coming.

Because Combs faces federal criminal charges, the presence of “electronic media” is expressly banned by a procedural rule passed in 1946.

There’s a lot of star power coming to theaters this summer. But you won’t find the sequel to an Adam Sandler classic, a globetrotting Natalie Portman/John Krasinski adventure, or a Charlize Theron action flick coming soon to a cinema.

Warm months mean streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+ and more are heating up, with new original movie fare to watch on whatever device you fancy. (Watching on a large TV and a comfy couch seems like the best option, but you do you!)

Among the films to put on your calendar: an animated “Predator” movie, the latest installment of Disney’s musical “Zombies” franchise, a Madea comedy from Tyler Perry, and another stab at a teen slasher based on R.L. Stine’s beloved “Fear Street” books.

Here’s an exclusive peek at 15 new movies you can soon stream at home:

‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ (May 23)

Dipping back into R.L. Stine’s horror novels, this latest “Fear Street” takes audiences back to high school circa 1988. India Fowler stars as an outsider nominee in the race to be Shadyside High’s prom queen, and while the student body attends the big dance, a raincoat-clad masked killer begins taking out her competition one by one.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘Fountain of Youth’ (May 23)

Director Guy Ritchie’s adventurous mix of “Indiana Jones” and “National Treasure” centers on a pair of estranged siblings, an art thief (Krasinski) and his gallery-curating sister (Portman). They team up to find the legendary Fountain of Youth but run afoul of a mystery woman (Eiza González) on the way to finding immortality.

Where to watch: Apple TV+

‘Mountainhead’ (May 31)

“Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong returns to the world of the rich and powerful with this dramedy he wrote and directed. Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef play wealthy tech leaders who get together for a snowy retreat, but tempers flare and morals are questioned when a global crisis bubbles up.

Where to watch: Max

‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ (June 6)

The animated action adventure blends world history with the long-running sci-fi “Predator” franchise. This anthology film tells of three fierce human warriors – a vengeful Viking raider, a ninja in feudal Japan and an Allied pilot in World War II – who face off against a deadly alien hunter with otherworldly weaponry and a mean streak.

Where to watch: Hulu

‘Straw’ (June 6)

Written and directed by Tyler Perry, the twisty thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as a single mom struggling to take care of her sick daughter. When she goes to cash a check and is accused of attempting to rob the bank, it begins an unfortunate series of chaotic events in the drama also starring Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘Deep Cover’ (June 12)

The action comedy stars Bryce Dallas Howard as an improv comedy teacher questioning her career when an undercover cop (Sean Bean) asks her to infiltrate the London underworld. She recruits a couple of her students (Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed) to harness their inner gangsters and impersonate wanted criminals.

Where to watch: Prime Video

‘Echo Valley’ (June 13)

Sydney Sweeney stars in the thriller as a young, troubled addict who’s done something very bad (by the look of her blood-soaked clothes), Julianne Moore is the worried mom working to cover up her daughter’s misdeeds, and Domhnall Gleeson is the mystery man wanting to use their misfortune for his own gain.

Where to watch: Apple TV+

‘Sally’ (June 17)

‘Sally’ documentary follows trailblazing life of Sally Ride

The new documentary “Sally” chronicles the life of Sally Ride, trailblazing physicist, astronaut and first American woman in space.

The documentary centers on a trailblazing subject: NASA astronaut and physicist Sally Ride, who became the first woman in space in 1983. The film discusses her professional success and also her personal life, including the relationship with her partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, that was kept secret from the public for 27 years.

Where to watch: Disney+ and Hulu

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (June 20)

A trio of wildly popular K-pop superstars regularly sell out stadiums of cheering fans, yet music is only their day job: They also rock secret identities as demon hunters who protect the world from supernatural threats. In this movie, their most formidable foes are a hellish bunch of beasties disguised as a rival boy band.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘The Old Guard 2’ (July 2)

The action-packed sequel again features Andy (Charlize Theron) and her squad of immortal soldiers (KiKi Layne, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Luca Marinelli and Marwan Kenzari). They enlist the help of an old friend (Henry Golding) to face an ancient foe (Uma Thurman), even as Andy struggles with her own newfound mortality.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘Madea’s Destination Wedding’ (July 11)

Tyler Perry writes, directs and reprises his signature role in the comedy as the elderly and irascible Madea. She heads to the Bahamas with her pals while a young woman named Tiffany (Diamond White) drops a huge bomb on her divorced parents that she’s marrying a rapper in two weeks that she just met on a yacht.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires’ (July 11)

First, the musical Disney franchise had zombies, then werewolves, then aliens, and now bloodsuckers. Undead Zed (Milo Manheim) and his cheerleader love Addison (Meg Donnelly) return for a new installment that takes them to a summer camp where they’re counselors in the middle of a monstrous rivalry between Daywalkers and Vampires.

Where to watch: Disney+

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (July 25)

Nearly 30 years after saving his grandma’s house, Adam Sandler’s title golfer hits the links again in the comedy sequel. Original stars Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald return alongside a slew of newcomers, including Travis Kelce, Ben Stiller, Masters champion Rory McIlroy and Bad Bunny (as Happy’s caddie).

Where to watch: Netflix

‘Fixed’ (Aug. 13)

In the R-rated animated romantic comedy, a mutt named Bull (voiced by Adam Devine) learns he’s going to be neutered. He decides to have one last wild adventure, manhood intact, with his pack of pals – including boxer Rocco (Idris Elba) and beagle Lucky (Bobby Moynihan) – to proclaim his love for the show dog next door (Kathryn Hahn).

Where to watch: Netflix

‘The Thursday Murder Club’ (Aug. 28)

The adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie as friends at a retirement home who solve cold cases for funsies. However, their casual hobby gets very real when an actual whodunit lands in their lap and they have to take their sleuthing seriously.

Where to watch: Netflix

Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the judge agreed upon 12 jurors and several alternates on May 12 to serve as jury members for a closely watched trial, which could result in a lifetime prison sentence for the disgraced music mogul.

Combs, a defining force in the entertainment industry for decades, is facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty on all counts.

The trial will not be televised, but USA TODAY will bring you inside with details. Here’s what we know so far.

The Brazilian model, who recently welcomed her first child — and third overall — with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, shared a photo of herself and the newborn on social media. The baby, whose name was not disclosed, was seen wearing an adorable onesie that read, “I ❤️ Mom.”

The 44-year-old supermodel hadn’t spoken about the pregnancy publicly until this point.

“I’ve been quiet over here but very busy living life … Sometimes, the most beautiful moments aren’t shared — they’re simply lived,” Bündchen wrote in English and Portuguese. “Lately, I’ve been embracing the slower rhythms, the real connections, the beauty in the lessons that come with being present.”

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Bündchen lost her own mother, Vânia Nonnenmacher, in January 2024 after a cancer battle. She was 75. The model included a photo of her, writing that despite the bittersweet day, she is filled with so much love.