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☆ How Diddy got to be one of hip-hop's biggest businessmen
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Madeline Berg | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementFederal officials raided the Los Angeles and Miami homes of Sean Combs on Monday. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way. Within the first two years of the partnership, annual sales grew from 75,000 to 400,000 cases, according to a lawsuit Combs filed against Diageo last year. "She recognized that she was powerless, and that reporting Mr. Combs to the authorities would not alter Mr. Combs's status or influence but would merely give Mr. Combs another excuse to hurt her." AdvertisementIn a separate lawsuit filed in November, Joi Dickerson-Neal alleges that Combs drugged and assaulted her in 1991.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, He's, —, Sean Combs, Casandra Ventura, Ventura, Cassie, Rodney Jones Jr, Lil Rod, groping, Aaron Dyer, Mr, Craig Mack, Faith Evans, Mase, B.I.G, Forbes, Sean Jean, they'd, DeLeon, He'd, Mark Wahlberg, Ciroc, Ethan Miller, Zack O'Malley Greenburg, Jay, — he's, he's, Kerry James Marshall, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean, Michel Basquiat, Joi Dickerson, Neal, Jane Doe Organizations: Service, Federal, Federal Homeland Security, AP, Business, Bad Boy Records, Uptown Records, East, Bad, Arista Records, Global Brands Group, Diageo, of, Hulu, Combs Enterprises Locations: Los Angeles, Miami

☆ Diddy is one of hip-hop's richest and most powerful businessmen. Take a look at his net worth and web of influence.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Madeline Berg | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewFederal officials raided the Los Angeles and Miami homes of Sean Combs on Monday. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way. Mr. Combs is innocent." Within the first two years of the partnership, annual sales grew from 75,000 to 400,000 cases, according to a lawsuit Combs filed against Diageo last year. "She recognized that she was powerless, and that reporting Mr. Combs to the authorities would not alter Mr. Combs's status or influence but would merely give Mr. Combs another excuse to hurt her."

Persons: —, Sean Combs, Combs, Casandra Ventura, Ventura, Cassie, Rodney Jones Jr, Lil Rod, groping, Aaron Dyer, Mr, Diddy, Craig Mack, Faith Evans, Mase, B.I.G, Forbes, Sean John, they'd, DeLeon, He'd, Mark Wahlberg, Ciroc, Ethan Miller, Zack O'Malley Greenburg, Jay, — he's, he's, Kerry James Marshall, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean, Michel Basquiat, Joi Dickerson, Neal, Jane Doe, Sean Jean Organizations: Service, Federal Homeland Security, AP, Business, Bad Boy Records, Uptown Records, East, Bad, Arista Records, Global Brands Group, Diageo, of, Hulu, Combs Enterprises Locations: Los Angeles, Miami

☆ Meet all 7 of Diddy's children and their moms
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Quincy Taylor Brown was born in 1991. He is Combs' adopted son with Kim Porter. Quincy Taylor Brown and Kim Porter. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Carmen Valdes/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesQuincy was born to Porter and Albert Joseph Brown III (aka producer Al B. Combs adopted Porter's son when Quincy was still a toddler.

Persons: Quincy Taylor Brown, Combs, Kim Porter, Taylor, Carmen Valdes, Ron Galella, Getty Images Quincy, Porter, Albert Joseph Brown III, Al B, Quincy Jones, Quincy, GlobalGrind.com, Sean Combs, Diddy Organizations: Getty Images, Starz, FOX

Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. The authorities did not say whether Mr. Combs was a target or what criminal charges they were investigating. “This unprecedented ambush — paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence — leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs,” Mr. Dyer said. “There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name.”

Persons: Sean Combs, ”, Aaron Dyer, “ Mr, Combs, —, Mr, ” Mr, Dyer Organizations: Homeland Security Investigations, Miami, Fox Locations: Los Angeles, Miami Beach, Fla

☆ Diddy's lawyer issues statement after DHS raid maintaining the rapper's innocence
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Aaron Dyer, Combs' attorney, in a statement sent to Business Insider, maintained Combs' innocence and said the search conducted on his properties was "a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs' residences." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. "Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way." Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name."

Persons: —, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Aaron Dyer, Mr, HSI, Cassandra, Cassie, Ventura Organizations: Service, Department of Homeland Security, Business, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, Security Investigations, Ventura Locations: Los Angeles, Miami, New York, HSI Los, HSI Miami

☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is target of investigation carried out by Homeland Security team that specializes in human trafficking, source says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( John Miller | Elizabeth Wolfe | Federal Authorities Swarmed Diddy S Homes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs were searched by authorities Monday because he is a target of a federal investigation carried out by a Department of Homeland Security team that handles human trafficking crimes, according to a senior federal law enforcement official briefed on the investigation. Agents were authorized to search for documents, phones, computers and other electronic devices that hold data or videos, the second law enforcement source said. A law enforcement source earlier told CNN that Monday’s searches were related to an ongoing sex trafficking investigation. Law enforcement officers ride a vehicle near a property belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs on Monday in Los Angeles. At least one armored law enforcement vehicle was seen arriving at the Los Angeles property, and agents were processing paperwork on card tables outside the Miami-area home.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, HSI, “, ” Combs, Sean, Diddy, Eric Thayer, Casandra “ Cassie ” Ventura, ” Ben Brafman, Mr, Ventura, ” Weeks, ”, videographer Rodney “, Rod ” Jones, Jones, Shawn Holley, Department of Homeland Security’s, –, CNN’s Josh Campbell, Holmes Lybrand, Elizabeth Wagmeister, Carlos Suarez Organizations: CNN, Homes, Department of Homeland Security, Southern, of, Miami, Star Island, Mobile, Star, Homeland Security, HSI –, Department of Homeland Locations: of New York, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, New York’s, Star

☆ 50 Cent taunts Sean 'Diddy' Combs after feds raid his mansions. Here's their 18-year beef explained.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read preview50 Cent taunted Sean "Diddy" Combs on Instagram after federal officials raided the rapper's mansions in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday. The "I'll Be Missing You" singer is currently facing sexual assault allegations and numerous lawsuits. 50 Cent and Sean 'Diddy' Combs' beef started in 2006The feud between the two rappers publicly kicked off in 2006 when 50 Cent released a diss track called "The Bomb," which claims that Combs knows who shot and killed Notorious B.I.G. In 2010, for example, Combs described 50 Cent as a "hating ass crap" after he became the manager of Rick Ross in 2009 — another rapper that 50 Cent had beef with, according to HipHopDX. Representatives for 50 Cent and Diddy did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: —, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Curtis Jackson, it's Diddy, Jackson, Notorious B.I.G, Rick Ross, Cent, Cassandra, Cassie, Ventura, Mark Curry, 🚨, ackson, erving Organizations: Service, Los Angeles Times, Department of Homeland Security, Business, Bad Boy Records Locations: Los Angeles, Miami, HipHopDX

☆ Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Los Angeles and Miami mansions raided by federal officials: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Hannah Getahun | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Read previewFederal officials raided the Los Angeles and Miami homes belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to multiple reports. In a statement to CBS, Homeland Security Investigations confirmed that it had "executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The DHS and representatives for Combs did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider. "Hopefully, this is the beginning of a process that will hold Mr. Combs responsible for his depraved conduct."

Persons: —, Sean, Diddy, Combs, HSI, Casandra, Cassie, Ventura Organizations: Service, CBS, Homeland Security Investigations, Business, DHS, Ventura Locations: Los Angeles, Miami, HSI Los, HSI Miami

☆ Search of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ LA and Miami homes underway by federal authorities
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Holmes Lybrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security on Monday raided homes in the Los Angeles area and Miami that a person with knowledge of the case said were connected to Sean Combs, the hip-hop mogul who has been accused of sexual assault and sex trafficking in multiple civil lawsuits over the last several months. In a statement on Monday, in response to questions about news reports of a raid on Mr. Combs’s residences, Homeland Security Investigations said: “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.”A spokesperson for Mr. Combs did not respond to a request for comment. The criminal inquiry was being conducted by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations, a law-enforcement official said. Video from Fox 11 (KTTV), a local television news station in Los Angeles, showed armed officers entering a home in the Holmby Hills area of the city, which the station said was connected to Mr. Combs’s company, Bad Boy Entertainment.

Persons: Sean Combs, HSI, Combs, Nicholas Biase Organizations: Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, of, Southern, Fox, Bad Boy Entertainment Locations: Los Angeles, Miami, New York, HSI Los, HSI Miami, Southern, of New York, Holmby

☆ Feds raid Sean Combs properties in LA, Miami on search warrants out of New York: NBC News
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Federal agents on Monday raided homes owned by hip-hop mogul Sean Combs in Los Angeles and Miami, NBC News reported, citing sources. The Department of Homeland Security agents were authorized to search the properties by warrants issued in Manhattan federal court, months after a series of lawsuit accused Combs of serious sexual misconduct, law enforcement sources said. Benjamin Brafman, a New York attorney who has represented Combs, did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment. "We will always support law enforcement when it seeks to prosecute those that have violated the law," Wigdor said in a statement. Combs was sued in Manhattan federal court by Ventura, who is known as Cassie.

Persons: Sean Combs, Combs, Diddy, Jane, HSI, Benjamin Brafman, Douglas Wigdor, Casandra Ventura, Jane Doe, Wigdor, Rodney, Li Rod, Jones, Tyrone Blackburn, Ventura, Cassie, Cassie's, Liza Gardner, Joie Dickerson, Neal, Blackburn, Gardner, Dickerson Organizations: NBC News, Department of Homeland Security, NBC, Homeland Security Investigations, Security, Combs, Bad Boy Records Locations: Los Angeles, Miami, Manhattan, New York, HSI Los, HSI Miami

☆ Let’s Call Our Present Moment on Earth What It Is: Obscene - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Dominique Browning | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In my case, love of this world, love of nature, love of our life in and as part of it. New York City’s winter leaf cover has been blown away and stuffed into large, shiny, pristine black plastic bags. That’s just what I spotted in the first mile of a recent walk along Riverside Drive heading south from the 150s. It was an unseasonably warm winter, a concept that could be rendered meaningless within a decade, as memories of snowfall fade. Of course, by the time we have done so, we will be way past the point of drawing such lines in the rock.

Locations: New York, Riverside, Earth’s

☆ Beyoncé's country songs are bringing new listeners to the genre, boosting streams for Black artists
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Micah Washington | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

While some music critics praised Knowles' country tracks, other fans of the genre refrained from a warm welcome. Beyond just radio, Black artists and artists of color represented less than 4% of country songs played on the radio, airplay, charting songs, artists signed to major labels and award nominations, according to SongData. One such fan, Tenley Patterson, 26, said she didn't bother listening to country music before Beyoncé's releases, but was impressed with the country tracks. Rachel Whitney, head of editorial for the Nashville team, said playlists outside of the country genre are playing Knowles' country tracks, broadening its reach. The Beyoncé draw is also boosting exposure for other artists on some lists, like Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson, who have more "traditional" country songs, Whitney said.

Persons: Beyonce, James Devaney, Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé Knowles, Tanner Adell, Mickey Guyton, Reyna Roberts, Knowles, Alice Randall, Randall, —, Rhiannon Giddens, hasn't, Jocelyn Neal, Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Kacey, Lil Nas, Nas X, Tim Mosenfelder, Neal, Knowles —, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, George Bush, Tenley Patterson, I've, Patterson, It's, there's, Z, Rachel Whitney, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Whitney, Kevin Mazur Organizations: Scott, New York, Spotify, The New York Times, Radio, University of North, NBC, Houston, CMA, Republican, Nashville, Crypto.com Arena, The Recording Academy Locations: Brooklyn, New, New York City, U.S, Texas, an Oklahoma, University of North Carolina, San Francisco , California, Iraq, Los Angeles , California

☆ High spirits in Hollywood: What’s behind the boom of celebrity liquor brands?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —Why does actor Aaron Paul co-own a mezcal brand? Rob Kim/Getty Images for NYCWFFIt’s an “opportunity, to be honest,” Cranston told CNN. Celebrities are attractive to the spirits space because of their clout and connections, so the industry has “the door open. Four years later they sold the tequila brand to liquor giant Diageo for $1 billion, and the industry gold rush was on. The side of a Casamigos delivery truck promoting George Clooney and Rande Gerber's tequila brand in a 2015 photo.

Persons: Aaron Paul, Bryan Cranston, —, Niro, Issa Rae, Dwayne “, ” Johnson, Matthew, Camila McConaughey, Eva Longoria, Casa Del, Kendall Jenner, Shirley Temple, Warren Beatty, Rob Kim, ” Cranston, George Clooney, Rande Gerber, George Rose, Ryan Reynolds, Conor McGregor, Jose Cuervo, Michael Yanover, Yanover, Jeff Spicer, ” Lisa Hawkins, , Drizly, Dwayne Johnson, Mike Segar, ” Andrew Chrisomalis, Tequila, Ed Mundy, ” Mundy, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, Jennifer Lopez’s Delola, Lopez, she’s, Delola, Paul, Cranston, Dos, ” Applebee’s, ” Aaron Paul, CAA’s Yanover, “, There’s, Kylie Jenner, Kendall, It’s, I’ve Organizations: New, New York CNN, Hombres, Hollywood, Dos Hombres, Food Network New York, Food Network New York City Wine, Food Festival, CNN, Diageo, Aviation, UFC, Creative Artists Agency, ”, Reuters, Jefferies, Diddy, New York, New York City Wine, Applebee’s Locations: New York, Casa Del Sol, Food Network New York City, Hollywood, New York City, Iowa, Applebee’s

☆ A timeline of the mounting sexual-misconduct allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A music producer accused Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault, according to The New York Times. AdvertisementA music producer is the latest to accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault on the back of several sexual misconduct lawsuits last year. Jones accused Combs of repeated unsolicited groping and forcing Jones to perform sexual acts on prostitutes. Combs' lawsuit troubles began in November 2023 when his ex-girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura accused Combs of raping and abusing her during their decadelong relationship. AdvertisementHere's a brief timeline of the sexual assault allegations Combs has faced in the last few months.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, —, Rodney Jones Jr, Lil Rod, Jones, Shawn Holley, Holley, Tyrone Blackburn, Blackburn, Casandra, Cassie, Ventura, Here's Organizations: The New York Times, Service, Combs Locations: Manhattan

☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by male producer who alleges sexual assault
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Khorram allegedly ordered prostitutes and illicit drugs for Combs and his guests and according to the lawsuit, Jones believed Khorram “aided and abetted” Combs’ sexual assault. “Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. “This was done to ease Mr. Jones’ anxiety concerning homosexuality,” the suit alleges. In a statement to CNN, he called Jones’ allegations “false.”“My lawyer will be handling this going forward,” Stevie J added. Combs was present while Mr. Jones was being assaulted by Cuba Gooding Jr.,” the suit alleges.

Persons: CNN —, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, ” Rodney “, Rod ” Jones, videographer, Combs, Jones, Combs ’, Kristina Khorram, Sir Lucian Grainge, Justin, Justin Combs, Khorram, Khorram “, abetted ” Combs, “, DeLeon Tequila, Grainge, Habtemarian “, ” Jones, Shawn Holley, Sean Combs, ”, ” Holley, Tyrone Blackburn, Blackburn, “ Justin Combs, Sean, Diddy, Chris Pizzello, Steven ‘ Stevie J ’ Jordan, Stevie J, ’, Oscar, Cuba Gooding, Jr, Mr, “ Mr, ” Gooding, Casandra Ventura, ” Ben Brafman, Ventura, ” Weeks, ” Combs, Rodney Jones, Lucian Grainge, Grainge “ Organizations: CNN, Universal Music Group, Motown, Ethiopia, Khorram, Billboard, Islands, Motown Records, Cuba Locations: New York, Los Angeles

☆ Sean Combs Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Music Producer
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Ben Sisario | Julia Jacobs | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Sean Combs was sued on Monday by a music producer who accused the hip-hop mogul of making unwanted sexual contact and of forcing him to hire prostitutes and participate in sex acts with them. The latest misconduct allegation against Mr. Combs was filed in Federal District Court in Manhattan by Rodney Jones Jr., also known as Lil Rod. In 2022 and 2023, Mr. Jones says in his suit, he worked on what became “The Love Album: Off the Grid,” the latest album by Mr. Combs, the hip-hop and R&B impresario who has variously been known as Puff Daddy and P. Diddy. Mr. Jones says he served as a producer on nine of the album’s tracks and lived with Mr. Combs for months at a time. His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines.

Persons: Sean Combs, Combs, Rodney Jones Jr, Lil Rod, Jones, Diddy, ” Mr, Mr, Shawn Holley, ” Organizations: Court Locations: Manhattan

☆ Jennifer Lopez says her stylist pleaded with her not to wear the iconic green Versace dress to the 2000 Grammy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Velour tracksuits and low-rise jeans are in trend, and Jennifer Lopez just caused a stir while walking the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in a flowy, green jungle-print Versace gown. In a new interview with Vogue, Lopez revealed that her then-stylist, Andrea Lieberman, pleaded with her not to wear the dress to the awards. Jennifer Lopez at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000. Jennifer Lopez at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards. This first became apparent after the 2000 Grammy Awards, where Jennifer Lopez wore a green dress that, well, caught the world's attention," Schmidt wrote.

Persons: Velour, Jennifer Lopez, Lopez, Andrea Lieberman, Steve Granitz, Versace, Marilyn Monroe's, Marilyn, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Carly Steel, Amber Valletta, Donatella Versace, Geri Halliwell, Lopez wasn't, Eric Schmidt, Schmidt Organizations: Vogue, Business, Milan, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Spice, NRJ, Project Syndicate, Google Locations: New York City, Cannes, France

☆ Warren Buffett’s highly anticipated annual letter arrives Saturday. Here’s what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Warren Buffett is about to release his must-read annual letter where he's expected to pay a heartwarming tribute to the late Charlie Munger. The 93-year-old chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway is slated to release his annual shareholder letter Saturday at 8:00 a.m. "Succession is a top-of-mind issue for many Berkshire investors," Cathy Seifert, Berkshire analyst at CFRA Research, said in a note. Buffett's investment lieutenants, Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, have taken on more responsibilities at Berkshire, independently overseeing about $15 billion each. The run up in Berkshire shares may have curbed the amount of buyback activity in the fourth quarter.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway, Steve Check, Munger, Buffett, Munger's, it's, Greg Abel, Cathy Seifert, Todd Combs, Ted Weschler, Todd, Ted Organizations: Check Capital Management, Berkshire, CFRA Research, Investors, Berkshire Hathaway, BNSF Railway Locations: Berkshire, Berkshire Hathaway The Omaha, Dairy

☆ Beyoncé Becomes First Black Woman to Top Billboard Country Chart
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Christopher Kuo | More About Christopher Kuo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

1 on the Billboard country airplay chart this week, making her the first Black female artist to hold the top spot. 9 on the Billboard country chart. “Texas Hold ’Em” has already drawn more than 19 million streams, and “16 Carriages” has 10.3 million streams. But the sudden success of Beyoncé’s country singles comes at a time when Black women have started to receive acclaim within that realm. Beyoncé is the first woman to top both the Hot Country Songs chart and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart since they were established in 1958, according to Billboard.

Persons: ”, Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs, Mickey Guyton, Brittney Spencer, Beyoncé Organizations: Billboard, “, Verizon Locations: Texas

☆ Warren Buffett's Berkshire keeps new stock pick secret — again. Here's what it means
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A new stock pick from the 93-year-old Buffett almost always leads some investors to follow suit, quickly moving the share price. Berkshire has been a longtime shareholder in credit rating agency Moody's , and bought a big stake in Citigroup in early 2022. The last financial stock Berkshire bought was Capital One Financial in the first quarter of 2023. If the new stake ever exceeds 5% of whatever stock it is, Berkshire would be required to report its holding with the SEC. Buffett might be asked to reveal the identity of the mystery stock at Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting in early May.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett, Todd Combs, Ted Weschler, Berkshire's, Goldman Sachs, David Kass, University of Maryland's Robert H, Jamie Dimon, Kass, there's Organizations: Berkshire, The Securities, Exchange, Chevron, Verizon, Apple, Buffett, Bank of America, American Express, Citigroup, Mastercard, Visa, JPMorgan, U.S . Bancorp, Bank of New York Mellon, University of Maryland's, Smith School of Business, outperforming Bank, SEC Locations: Omaha, Berkshire, McLean, Va, Wells, outperforming

☆ Ben Affleck is unrecognizable during his cameo in Jennifer Lopez's new movie
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewBen Affleck is one of many celebrity guest stars in Jennifer Lopez's new musical film "This Is Me…Now: A Love Story." Affleck is in the driver's seat while Lopez clings from behind, but his face is never shown onscreen. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez costarred in the 2003 film "Gigli." Affleck and Lopez dated in the early aughts and got engaged in 2002, but broke up in 2003 just three days before their wedding. "This Is Me…Now: A Love Story" is a surreal retelling of Lopez's journey in the interim, including her tumultuous dating life.

Persons: —, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez's, Jane Fonda, Keke Palmer, Rex Stone, Stone, Affleck, Lopez, they're, Jennifer Lopez costarred, Dave Meyers, Lopez's, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Marc Anthony, Alex Rodriguez, Meyers Organizations: Service, Business, Sony, Variety

☆ Berkshire Hathaway once again keeps new stock purchase secret, trims giant Apple stake
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway asked regulators to keep its new stock purchase secret for a second quarter in a row, while the conglomerate trimmed its massive Apple stake slightly in the fourth quarter, according to a new regulatory filing. Berkshire requested that the Securities and Exchange Commission keep the details of one or more of its stock holdings confidential. Many speculated that the secret purchase could be a bank stock as the 10Q filing for the third quarter suggested that Berkshire had purchased "banks, insurance, and finance" stocks for $1.2 billion. Apple, Chevron The Omaha-based conglomerate sold about 10 million Apple shares last quarter, the filing showed. HP, Paramount Berkshire significantly reduced its stake in Paramount , holding about 63.3 million shares at the end of December, or 32% fewer shares than the number in the previous quarter.

Persons: Warren, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett's, Buffett, homebuilder D.R.Horton, Ted Weschler, Todd Combs Organizations: Berkshire, Securities and Exchange Commission, Chevron, Verizon, Apple, HP, Paramount, Paramount Global, Liberty, Occidental Petroleum Locations: Berkshire, Chevron The Omaha, Paramount Berkshire, New York, Houston

☆ Beyoncé's 'Renaissance: Act II' is officially on the way. Here's what to know.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The second act of her recent album "Renaissance" will arrive on March 29. Shortly after, Beyoncé's website was updated to announce "Act II" of her latest album "Renaissance" will arrive on March 29. Both songs recall "Daddy Lessons," the sixth track on Beyoncé's album "Lemonade." AdvertisementFans had already speculated that Beyoncé was teasing more country music when she wore a cowboy hat and a leather bolo tie to the 2024 Grammy Awards. Last April, Variety reported that country music was seeing a "historic streaming spike," largely fueled by Wallen's blockbuster album "One Thing at a Time."

Persons: Beyoncé, —, Chuck Berry, Morgan Wallen, Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan, Kacey Musgraves, Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman's, Wallen Organizations: Service, Verizon, Radio, Variety, The Locations: Radio Texas, Houston , Texas, Texas

☆ Beyoncé announces new hair care line ‘Cécred’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Beyoncé has revealed she will be launching a hair care line on February 20. Tina Knowles influence on her daughters career has been far-reaching — one of the first music videos Destiny’s Child shot was for their first number one hit “Bills, Bills, Bills,” (1999), a tale of a disillusioned, independent woman triumphantly cutting off the deadweight of her boyfriend. That is power.”Beyoncé said she "always dreamt" of carrying on her mother's legacy in the hair and beauty industry. Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty ImagesWhile details about what products Cécred will offer are yet to be shared, a trademark request filed in the summer of 2022 clears the company for production of hair care preparations, candles, vitamin supplements, electric hair styling tools, combs, hair accessories, pillow cases and four other goods and services categories. In 2019, Tracee Ellis Ross launched Pattern, a now-award winning natural hair line focused on “curl conscious and textured” customers.

Persons: CNN — Beyoncé, Beyoncé, Tina Knowles, Destiny’s, ” Beyoncé, Harper’s, “, —, ” “, ”, Kevin Mazur, I’ve, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jennifer Aniston, Rachel ”, – Organizations: CNN, Bills Locations: Houston , Texas

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