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Pregnant Cassie Ventura Spotted 4 Days Before Diddy’s Trial in N.Y.C.
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NEED TO KNOW
- Pregnant Cassie Ventura was seen in New York City four days before Sean “Diddy” Combs’ upcoming federal trial begins with opening statements
- Ventura is set to testify using her real name in court
- Ventura’s attorney, Douglas H. Wigdor, told PEOPLE in 2024 about Diddy’s attack on his client: “The gut-wrenching video has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behavior of Mr. Combs”
Cassie Ventura, the government’s lead witness in her ex Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ federal trial, was seen in New York City while pregnant with her third child on Wednesday, May 7. Diddy’s trial is set to begin with opening statements on May 12.
The 38-year-old “Me & U” singer, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, stepped out in a light grey sheer sweatshirt and white linen pants, while holding her cell phone outside on the stoop of a brownstone apartment at her friend’s home.
Ventura has been married to Alex Fine for six years and is now expecting their third child. She first teased their relationship in December 2018, two months after she confirmed her breakup with Diddy. The pair married the following August and welcomed their first daughter, Frankie, in December 2019 and their second daughter, Sunny, in March 2021.
BACKGRID
Ventura — identified in court documents as Victim 1 — is preparing to take the stand while pregnant and testify by name about what she allegedly endured during her on-and-off relationship with Diddy from 2007 to 2018. Diddy is facing federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Last year, she broke her silence to express her gratitude for the “outpouring” of support she received in the wake of a bombshell hotel surveillance video showing Diddy physically attacking her on March 5, 2016, reminding people to “open your heart to believing victims the first time.”
She addressed the video in May 2024, nearly a week after CNN published the disturbing footage that showed a towel-clad and barefoot Diddy chasing after her down a hallway at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. Diddy is seen throwing Ventura to the ground, violently kicking and stomping her before attempting to drag her back to the hotel room as she appears to cry out. Moments later, Diddy sits in a chair, grabs an object from a table and forcefully throws it toward her.
He is then seen walking away and turning toward Ventura again when an elevator door opens and someone appears to exit. The video shows Diddy grabbing, shoving and kicking Ventura during an altercation that matched allegations she made in a now-settled lawsuit filed in November 2023. Ventura noted in her complaint that video of the alleged attack existed and that she believed Diddy had paid someone at the hotel $50,000 for the footage.
“Thank you for all of the love and support from my family, friends, strangers and those I have yet to meet,” Ventura wrote on Instagram. “The outpouring of love has created a place for my younger self to settle and feel safe now, but this is only the beginning. Domestic Violence is THE issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become. With a lot of hard work, I am better today, but I will always be recovering from my past.”
“My only ask is that EVERYONE open your heart to believing victims the first time,” she continued. “It takes a lot of heart to tell the truth out of a situation that you were powerless in. I offer my hand to those that are still living in fear. Reach out to your people, don’t cut them off. No one should carry this weight alone. This healing journey is never ending, but this support means everything to me.”
Although Diddy initially denied Ventura’s allegations of assault and slammed her lawsuit and its claims as “riddled with baseless and outrageous lies,” Diddy released an apology video addressing the physical abuse once the video went public. He said he was at “rock bottom” and called his behavior “inexcusable.”
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“I take full responsibility for my actions in that video,” Diddy said on May 19, 2024. “Disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it, I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I’m committed to be a better man. Each and every day.”
“The gut-wrenching video has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behavior of Mr. Combs. Words cannot express the courage and fortitude that Ms. Ventura has shown in coming forward to bring this to light,” Ventura’s attorney, Douglas H. Wigdo,r said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE in 2024.
The hotel incident is one of numerous instances in which Ventura claimed that Diddy was physically abusive to her during their 10-year relationship, which began when she was an emerging singer signed to Diddy’s label Bad Boy Records. Their relationship ended in September 2018, shortly after Ventura alleged Diddy raped her inside her home. Diddy has denied all allegations of sexual abuse.
Prosecutors paint a darker portrait of the music impresario who became as well-known for his rap career as for his A-list parties and many brands, from Ciroc to Sean John. Authorities depict him as the ringleader of a violent enterprise tied to suspected kidnapping, arson, drug crimes and widespread sexual abuse. According to the indictment, Diddy and his associates are accused of luring victims with promises of romance, then using force, threats and coercion to compel them into sex acts at so-called “freak off” parties.
Eight months after being arrested in the lobby of a five-star Manhattan hotel, the man now known as inmate 37452-054 is going on trial in the Southern District of New York courtroom on racketeering, sex trafficking and other charges on accusations he abused numerous people throughout his lifetime. Jury selection began on May 5, and the proceedings are expected to last eight weeks.
Whatever unfolds inside the Manhattan courtroom, attorney and former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani — who is not involved in the case — believes the odds are stacked against him. “I expect him to be convicted,” he says, “and spend decades in prison.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guests reveal new details on ‘legendary’ night

Kyle and Kristin Juszczyk both summed up Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s recent nuptials with one word: “Legendary.”
“It was just the best night ever,” Kristin told Page Six at the Time100 Sports Gala 2026 in New York City Thursday night. “It was legendary. There’s no other way to describe it.”
The 35-year-old San Francisco 49ers player added, “Yeah, truly, truly legendary.
The couple agreed that it was “wild” to be on the dance floor, rubbing shoulders with a slew of famous guests, including Lena Dunham, Mariska Hargitay, Hugh Grant, Selena Gomez, Bradley Cooper, Sabrina Carpenter, Adam Sandler, Emma Stone, and Tom Brady, with Kristin noting that she needs “to journal” about the night so she doesn’t forget any details.
They also both got teary during the ceremony, which saw Swift, 36, and Kelce exchange vows that ran “about 20 minutes each.”
“I definitely teared up,” Kyle revealed. “Their vows were so good, and it was hard not to,” while Kristin’s tears didn’t really count.
“I cry at every single wedding,” she explained. “Like, I don’t think there’s ever been a wedding that I haven’t cried at.”
Kyle is a longtime pal of Kelce, and Kristin became an overnight sartorial sensation in January 2024, when she whipped up custom Kansas City Chiefs-themed puffer coats for Swift and pal Brittany Mahomes to wear while cheering on their respective partners, Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.
After her work went viral, she signed her own deal with the NFL, allowing her to license team logos on her clothing and sell her designs to the public.
The duo was not the only celeb couple at the gala. Jalen Brunson and his wife, Aly, were in attendance, along with Ciara and Russell Wilson, and LeBron James and Savannah James.
Flying solo was special guest Prince Harry, who attended without his wife, Meghan Markle.
Page Six exclusively reported that the royal was overheard telling guests that Markle and their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are “happy” to be home in California after their brief visit to the UK.
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Seth Rogen kept thanking Penélope Cruz while filming ‘The Invite’ sex scene

Seth Rogen admitted he couldn’t stop thanking and apologizing to Penélope Cruz while filming a sex scene for their new movie “The Invite.”
The “Superbad” and “Pineapple Express” star, 44, shared the behind-the-scenes story during Tuesday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” revealing that he instinctively kept saying, “Thank you,” while improvising the intimate scene with the Oscar-winning actress, 52.
“What’s actually funny in the scene is we were encouraged to improvise,” Rogen told guest host Ike Barinholtz.
“There’s a scene where me and her are having a romantically charged moment, and it seems like we might hook up with one another, and I just kept saying, ‘Thank you.’”
“And Olivia Wilde, the director, was just like, ‘Why? What are you doing? Why do you keep saying ‘Thank you’?” he continued.
“And I was like, ‘I don’t know. It’s just what’s coming out of my mouth.’”
Rogen said the reaction reflected how he would feel in real life.
“All I have is gratitude,” he said. “I would be apologetic and thankful. I’m sorry.”
The actor, who has been married to Lauren Miller since 2011, joked that he was nervous about filming the scene because Cruz is married to fellow Oscar-winner Javier Bardem.
“So, you’re very worried about that,” Rogen said, before adding with a laugh, “I don’t think he views me as a legitimate threat in any way, shape or form.”
Rogen also revealed that several moments in the film were improvised. He said Cruz suggested singing Sade during one romantic scene.
“It was Penélope Cruz’s idea,” he said. “There’s a scene where we’re being romantic, and she was like, ‘What if I start singing Sade to you?’ which is sort of sexy, but also kind of hilarious at the same time.”
Rogen also came up with an idea of his own for the scene, though it didn’t end well for him.
“It’s funny if I’m trying to get my pants off and maybe I struggle, and I fall down in the scene,” he said. “And I did it. Everyone’s like, ‘That was great.’”
“And then I hurt my shoulder for seven months,” he joked.
“The Invite” stars Wilde as Angela and Rogen as her husband Joe, whose marriage is shaken when they’re propositioned by wealthy couple Pína, played by Cruz, and Hawk, played by Edward Norton.
Wilde recently shared another improvised moment from filming “The Invite,” telling the “Table Manners” podcast that Cruz unexpectedly kissed her during a scene.
“I was so shocked,” Wilde said. “I turned my head and looked directly into the lens.”
Wilde recalled a camera operator saying her name, prompting her to blurt out, “Cut. Namaste!”
“That’s the only thing that came to my mind. ‘Namaste,’” she said. “And everyone was like, ‘What?’ And I was like, ‘I don’t know.’”
“My mind went blank because I was so struck by this moment,” Wilde added. “I lost control. I was so madly in love with her.”
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This Coach bag is over 40% off for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
If you’ve seen A-list street style lately, you already know that Coach is having a massive celebrity renaissance.
From Jennifer Lopez and Emily Ratajkowski to Anne Hathaway and Olivia Rodrigo, the stylish set cannot stop clutching the brand’s handbags. So when we spotted an incredible deal at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for a massive 41% off a Coach Pebbled Crossbody Bag, we had to share.
This year’s Nordstrom-exclusive design comes in so many colors, including black, pearly off-white and other neutrals — plus cherry red, for a pop of color.

Made with a turnlock closure, interior and exterior pockets and a removable shoulder strap, the versatile bag is that classic legacy piece you’ll keep in your wardrobe for years.
At nine inches long, it’s the perfect minimalist everyday carry that can also slip into a larger tote on shopping days.
“Gorgeous bag and the perfect size to fit the essentials with a little room to spare,” reads one review, while another raves, “This is the best buy of the sale, in my opinion.”
“So hard to choose just one color but went with the black. Rich hardware and pebbled leather that elevate every outfit,” wrote a third shopper.
Another Nordstrom customer added, “I ordered this in the chalk color because I wanted a lighter colored purse; it is a beautiful off-white. Miraculously it holds my fairly large wallet, keys, phone and lipstick. Everything I need in one beautiful, easy-to-carry bag!”
“The large shoulder strap is detachable, so easy to transition to an evening bag,” they added.
No matter which color is your favorite, don’t snooze, as it’s quite likely to sell out early! (For extra shopping ‘inspo, check out our guide to more of the best fashion finds, too.)
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale FAQs answered
When is the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
This year’s sale goes live online and in-person beginning with early access to cardmembers on Tuesday, July 14, and will be available to the general public Saturday, July 18 through Sunday, August 9.
How can I get early access?
Check your Nordy Club status — you may qualify for early access through one of the tiers below:
- Icons: July 14-17
- Ambassadors: July 15-17
- Influencers: July 16-17
- Everyone: July 18-August 9
What’s on sale, and is it worth shopping?
Page Six editors — and readers alike — love to take advantage of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale to score major discounts on luxury labels, celebrity-loved accessories, beauty sets and much more. We’re keeping an eye out for brand favorites like Frye, Madewell, Jo Malone, Tom Ford and Farm Rio. Bookmark our live blog so you don’t miss the best deals!
Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping
This article was written by Erica Radol, Page Six Commerce Reporter. From identifying the top anti-aging skincare secrets the stars trust to dishing on the latest fashion collabs to finding a great deal on all of the above, Erica has a knack for reporting on – and even testing – Hollywood’s bestselling fashion and beauty products. Before joining Page Six in 2025, she wrote about entertainment, lifestyle and shopping trends for Us Weekly, The Daily Beast, Entertainment Tonight, Well+Good and Hearst.
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