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Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy-winning balladeer celebrated globally as the “Voice of Love,” passed away at age 75 on June 2, 2026. The iconic singer transitioned peacefully at 5:00 p.m. ET in Marietta, Georgia, following complications from a stroke. His family confirmed the devastating news in a joint statement, noting that he was surrounded by those closest to him.
“With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of Peabo Bryson announces his passing,” the statement shared with Variety reads. “For more than five decades, Peabo’s extraordinary voice served as the soundtrack to some of life’s most cherished moments. While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved.”
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🌟 A Legacy Written in Duets and Disney Magic
Born Robert Peapo Bryson in Greenville, South Carolina, the singer’s smooth, velvety tenor voice defined the adult contemporary and “Quiet Storm” R&B genres. While he earned massive success on the R&B charts throughout the 1970s and 1980s, his career reached historic heights in the early 1990s through his work on legendary Disney animated soundtracks.
“Beauty and the Beast” (1991): Partnering with a then-burgeoning Celine Dion, Bryson anchored the film’s title track, earning his first Grammy Award.
“A Whole New World” (1992): Recorded with Regina Belle for Aladdin, the track made history by topping the Billboard Hot 100 and dethroning Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” after a 14-week run, securing Bryson his second Grammy.
Beyond film music, Bryson was widely considered the music industry’s premier duet partner, most notably teaming up with Roberta Flack for the 1983 romantic staple “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love”. His solo catalog was equally potent, featuring massive crossover hits like 1984’s “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again” and the 1991 R&B chart-topper “Can You Stop the Rain”.
Peabo Bryson in April 2025 in Warren, Mich.Monica Morgan/Getty
💔 Outpouring of Tributes From Around the World
The news of Bryson’s passing triggered a massive wave of grief and remembrance across the music industry.
Taking to Instagram, long-time collaborator Celine Dion shared an emotional throwback photo and expressed her heartbreak. “His incredible voice and his kind spirit embodied the beauty of song and performance,” Dion wrote. “He made me so comfortable, as I was just learning to sing in English. He will remain for me always as a real symbol of joy.”
Bryson is survived by his wife, Tanya Boniface Bryson, his children, Robert and Linda, and three grandchildren. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time, and details regarding a public celebration of life are expected to be announced soon.
The United States has reversed its visa limitations on Ghana, allowing citizens to receive five-year multiple entry visas and expanded consular privileges. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the development after a bilateral meeting with US Under Secretary of State, Allison Hooker on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
“I am really pleased that months of high-level diplomatic negotiations has led to a successful outcome,” Minister Ablakwa said. He added that the Government of Ghana welcomes this decision as an affirmation of the strong and enduring partnership between Ghana and the United States.
The US had imposed visa restrictions on Ghana in July, limiting citizens to a maximum three-month single entry visa and other limitations. The restrictions were imposed due to concerns over visa overstays, particularly among students.
The lifting of these restrictions is expected to strengthen ties between the two countries and facilitate travel for Ghanaians visiting the US for business, education, or tourism.
The trial of American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is accused of running a sprawling sex trafficking operation, is almost over.
The 55-year-old was arrested last September and faces charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted.
Mr Combs has pleaded not guilty and denied all allegations against him.
Dozens of prospective jurors were screened before being whittled down to 12 and six alternates.
During the trial, the jury has heard from 34 witnesses, including ex-girlfriends, former employees of Mr Combs, male escorts and federal agents.
The prosecution presented their closing statement on Thursday, and told the jury that Mr Combs is the “leader of a criminal enterprise” who used violence and fear in “brutal crimes”.
Mr Comb’s defence team is expected to present their closing statements on Friday.
After that, it will go to the 12-member jury to decide the fate of the hip-hop mogul.
Mr Combs also faces dozens of civil lawsuits from individuals who accuse him of using his power to drug, assault, rape, intimidate and silence people. He has said the individual lawsuits are attempts “for a quick payday”.
How can I follow the trial?
The court is expected to be open to the public, but proceedings will not be televised or streamed online.
Cameras, phones and electronic devices are normally not allowed in US federal courtrooms.
The trial proceedings began in early May with jury selection at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan courthouse in Lower Manhattan.
US District Judge Arun Subramanian told jurors the trial could last around eight weeks.
How were jurors selected?
Dozens of potential jurors were vetted by the court.
The process included potential jurors looking through a long list of places and people that could be mentioned during the trial, with names like Kanye West and Kid Cudi.
The “People and Places” list was so long that Judge Subramanian said he “felt like I was reading an appendix for Lord of the Rings”.
Potential jurors also had to fill out questionnaires that asked whether they had “views about hip hop artists” or “feelings concerning violence, sexual assault”.
The judge reminded the court several times of the importance of choosing a fair and impartial jury.
What are the charges and allegations against Diddy?
In the federal criminal case being heard in New York, Mr Combs is charged with racketeering conspiracy, two charges of sex trafficking and two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Many of the most severe allegations relate to the racketeering conspiracy charge.
This includes accusations of kidnapping, drugging, and coercing women into sexual activities, sometimes using firearms or threats of violence.
In a raid on his Los Angeles mansion, police found supplies that they said were intended for use in orgies known as “freak offs”, including drugs and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil.
Tony Buzbee, a Texas lawyer handling some of these cases, said that more than 100 women and men from across the US had either filed lawsuits against the rap mogul or intended to do so.
In December 2023, a woman known in court papers as Jane Doe alleged that she was “gang raped” by Mr Combs and others in 2003, when she was 17. She said she was given “copious amounts of drugs and alcohol” before the attack.
Mr Combs’ legal team dismissed the flurry of lawsuits as “clear attempts to garner publicity.”
Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura were in an on-and-off relationship for more than a decade
Mr Combs’ current legal issues began in late 2023 when he was sued by Ms Ventura, also known as Cassie, for violent abuse and rape.
That lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount a day after it was filed, with Mr Combs maintaining his innocence.
Since then, dozens of other people have filed lawsuits accusing Mr Combs of sexual assault, with accusations dating back to 1991. He denies all the claims.
He apologised for his behaviour, saying: “I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now.”
What has Diddy said about the charges against him?
In a statement to the BBC about the federal criminal charges, Mr Combs’ lawyer said: “In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone – man or woman, adult or minor.”
Diddy’s lawyers later filed a motion to dismiss one part of the federal indictment in which he is accused of transportation to engage in prostitution. His team argued he was being unfairly targeted due to his race.
They said he thought it was “appropriate” to have multiple sex partners, including sex workers.
At the same hearing, prosecutors revealed that Mr Combs had rejected a plea deal.
Mr Combs’ lawyers have consistently denied the allegations made against him in the civil lawsuits, describing them as “sickening” and suggesting they were made by “individuals looking for a quick payday”.
How long could Diddy spend in jail if he is found guilty?
Mr Combs has been held at this Brooklyn jail
If convicted on the racketeering charge, Mr Combs faces up to life in prison.
He faces another statutory minimumo sentence of 15 years if he is found guilty of sex trafficking.
Transportation for purposes of prostitution carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.
Mr Combs has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, New York, since his arrest on 16 September 2024.
Critics describe the prison as overcrowded and understaffed, with a culture of violence.
His lawyers argued for his release, citing the jail’s “horrific” conditions, but a New York federal judge denied the bail request, describing Mr Combs as a “serious flight risk”.
They accused him of “relentless efforts” to “corruptly influence witness testimony”.
A judge permitted Mr Combs to wear non-prison clothing during his trial rather than the jumpsuits he wears in jail.
When he appeared in court for jury selection, the rapper wore a blue sweater and white shirt with glasses on his head.
How did ‘Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs become successful?
Mr Combs – who has also gone by the names Puffy, Puff Daddy, P Diddy, Love, and Brother Love – emerged in the hip-hop scene in the 1990s.
His early music career success included helping launch the careers of Mary J Blige and Christopher Wallace – aka Biggie Smalls, or The Notorious B.I.G.
His music label Bad Boy Records became one of the most important labels in rap and expanded to include Faith Evans, Ma$e, 112, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez.
Mr Combs also had a prolific business career outside of music, including a deal with British drinks company Diageo to promote the French vodka brand Cîroc.
In 2023, he released his fifth record, The Love Album: Off The Grid and earned his first solo nomination at the Grammy Awards. He was also named a Global Icon at the MTV Awards.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ attorneys end their defence case after only 20 minutes
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team rested their case in his sex trafficking trial on Tuesday after making arguments for only about 20 minutes.
Their short presentation followed nearly seven weeks of arguments and witness testimony brought by federal prosecutors in New York. The prosecution finished making their case Tuesday afternoon.
His defence attorneys argued that the government has failed to meet the burden in proving any of the charges against him, which he’s vehemently denied, and the judge should drop the case against him.
Mr Combs also confirmed to the court that he would not take the stand in his own trial. “It’s my decision with my lawyers” not to testify, he told the judge.
Mr Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He faces up to life in prison if convicted in the scheme.
Speaking for the first time in court in weeks on Tuesday, Mr Combs told Judge Arun Subramanian that he was “doing an excellent job”.
“I want to tell you thank you,” the rapper told the judge.
Prosecutors have alleged Mr Combs used his celebrity status and business empire to run a criminal enterprise to sex traffic women and conceal his crimes. During their arguments, the government called more than 30 witnesses to the stand.
The defence called none, instead submitting into evidence several text messages between Mr Combs and his ex-girlfriends, singer Casandra Ventura, and another victim who testified under the pseudonym Jane.
It is always difficult for defence teams to decide whether to call any fact witnesses to the stand, said Mitchell Epner, a New York-based lawyer and former prosecutor.
Calling new witnesses can introduce more problems for the defence – and having Mr Combs take the stand would have been an even riskier move, hanging the case mostly on his testimony, Mr Epner said.
Instead, Mr Combs’ lawyers gave a quick presentation, showing messages in an attempt to bolster their argument that Mr Combs’ girlfriends were willing participants in sexual encounters with him and male escorts, which were called freak-offs.
In one text message to Mr Combs that his attorneys read aloud, Jane told him “I always have fun” during their freak-offs, or what she called “hotel nights”.
The quick defence case came after Mr Combs’ legal team filed a motion asking the court to acquit their client, claiming the government had not met their burden in proving any of the charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.
His attorney Alexandra Shapiro argued that the victims in the case were capable women who could have left on their own accord, giving a hint of the points the legal team is likely to present during closing arguments scheduled later this week on Thursday and Friday.
Mr Combs was “regrettably violent, but domestic violence is not sex trafficking”, Ms Shapiro said.
Prosecutors have argued Mr Combs’ ex-girlfriends were coerced into unwanted sex acts with drugs, violence and other means.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that “unjustified” U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites, opens new tab were pushing the world towards great danger and he promised to try to help the Iranian people, although did not spell out how.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel have publicly speculated about killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and about regime change, steps Russia says could thrust the entire region into the abyss of a major war.
Putin received Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in the Kremlin alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov and Igor Kostyukov, the head of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency.
“The absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran has no basis and no justification,” Putin told Araqchi, adding that he wanted to speak about ways to calm the crisis. “For our part, we are making efforts to assist the Iranian people.”
Araqchi was due to deliver a letter from Khamenei to Putin, seeking more help from Russia, a senior source told Reuters. There was no confirmation of that from Moscow, though Araqchi passed on best wishes from Iran’s supreme leader and president.
At a meeting later with advanced military recruits, Putin noted the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and the involvement of powers from outside the region, though he did not mention the United States by name.
“Extra-regional powers are also being drawn into the conflict,” Putin said. “All this brings the world to a very dangerous line.”
Iran has not been impressed with Russia’s support so far, Iranian sources told Reuters, and the country wants Putin to do more to back it against Israel and the United States. The sources did not elaborate on what assistance Tehran wanted.
‘STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP’ While Russia has bought weapons from Iran and signed a 20-year strategic partnership deal with Tehran earlier this year, the published accord does not contain a mutual defence clause.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, asked if Iran had requested military help, was quoted by state news agency RIA as saying: “We interact with Iran in many areas. It is clear that it would be irresponsible for me to disclose the content of the contacts that are being conducted, including today, given all the circumstances.”
Ryabkov added that “our strategic partnership with Iran is unbreakable”, and that Iran had the full right to defend itself. Putin, whose army is fighting a major war of attrition in Ukraine, has shown little appetite for a confrontation with the U.S. over Iran just as Trump seeks to repair ties with Moscow.
Asked if the U.S. attack on Iran would affect the developing dialogue between Russia and the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov replied: “These are separate processes.”
Russia has also said it does not want Iran to develop an atomic bomb, a step that Moscow fears would trigger a nuclear arms race across the Middle East.
Iranian officials say they feel Russia has not done enough to support it, and that they feel betrayed by major powers such as Russia and China.
Russia intervened in the Syrian civil war in 2015 to support Iran’s ally Bashar al-Assad, but as his enemies closed in on Damascus in late 2024 it refused to send troops or more air power as it considered the situation too dangerous, though it did grant Assad asylum when he was overthrown.
Inside Russia, there were calls for Moscow to come to the aid of Iran and provide it with the same support which Washington had given to Ukraine – including air defence systems, missiles and satellite intelligence.
At the U.N. Security Council on Sunday, Russia, China and Pakistan proposed the 15-member body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East after U.S. strikes.
Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia recalled former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell making the case at the U.N. Security Council in 2003 that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein constituted an imminent danger to the world because of the country’s stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons.
“Again we’re being asked to believe the U.S.’s fairytales, to once again inflict suffering on millions of people living in the Middle East,” Nebenzia said. “This cements our conviction that history has taught our U.S. colleagues nothing.”
Tyler Perry is sued for $260 million by actor Derek Dixon, who alleges sexual harassment and coercion during their work on ‘The Oval’ and ‘Ruthless’.
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Hollywood producer and filmmaker Tyler Perry is facing a $260 million lawsuit filed by actor Derek Dixon, who accuses the mogul of sexual assault and exploitation during their work together on Perry’s TV series.
Dixon’s lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, alleges that Perry used his influence within the entertainment industry to create a coercive and sexually exploitative environment while Dixon was acting on *The Oval* and *Ruthless*. According to the complaint, Perry promised Dixon a successful acting career but then subjected him to escalating sexual harassment, assault, and professional retaliation when Dixon did not reciprocate Perry’s unwanted advances.
Perry’s legal team has dismissed the allegations, describing the lawsuit as a “scam” aimed at financial gain. “This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than a setup,” Perry’s attorney Matthew Boyd told the BBC. “Tyler will not be shaken down, and we are confident these fabricated claims will not hold up in court.”
The lawsuit states that Dixon first met Perry in 2019 at a Tyler Perry Studios event in Atlanta, and over several months, they discussed Dixon’s aspiring acting career. The complaint alleges that Perry made numerous sexual comments and advances, which Dixon repeatedly rejected.
The suit claims Perry offered Dixon roles in ‘Ruthless’ and ‘The Oval’, but allegedly warned Dixon that if he ignored Perry or refused his sexual innuendos, his character would “die” in the next season. It further alleges that Perry kept this threat over Dixon’s head, implying his character “Dale” would survive only if Dixon kept Perry “happy.”
Dixon alleges that Perry sexually assaulted him in a set trailer on ‘The Oval’, pinning him against a wall and groping him after interrogating him about his sexual interests. Dixon claims he refused the advances and left the trailer.
Faced with ongoing harassment, Dixon said he decided to leave his role on ‘The Oval’ and declined a writing opportunity from Perry to escape the alleged misconduct.
The Trump administration has signed a proclamation temporarily restricting student visas for foreign students at Harvard University, citing concerns over foreign ties and campus safety. The ban, set to last six months, also directs the US State Department to consider revoking academic or exchange visas for current Harvard students who meet certain criteria.
Harvard’s Response
Harvard University has condemned the move, calling it “illegal” and vowing to protect its international students. “Harvard will continue to protect its international students,” the university stated, adding that the administration’s actions violate Harvard’s First Amendment rights.
Background of the Dispute
The row between Harvard and the Trump administration began when Trump accused the university of failing to protect Jewish students after an attack in 2023. The administration has since launched multiple attacks on Harvard, including freezing billions of dollars in grants and proposing to end its tax-exempt status. This has led to a series of legal battles between the two parties.
Legal Action
In May, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the revocation of Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification, which was blocked by US District Judge Allison Burroughs. Harvard has sued the Trump administration, arguing that the move is “undisguised retaliation” and would inflict irreparable harm on the university and its students.
Impact on International Students
About 25% of Harvard’s student body comprises international students, who hail from over 140 countries. The university argues that the administration’s actions would devastate its academic operations and the lives of affected students and staff. Harvard President Alan Garber has condemned the move, stating that international students are “our classmates and friends, our colleagues and mentors, our partners in the work of this great institution”.
In a return of one of the most controversial policies of his first term, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday banning nationals from a dozen countries, including Afghanistan, Haiti and the Republic of Congo, from entering the United States.
Trump framed the new restrictions, which primarily target African and Asian countries, as necessary to fortify national security and combat terrorism.
“As President, I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people. I remain committed to engaging with those countries willing to cooperate to improve information-sharing and identity-management procedures, and to address both terrorism-related and public-safety risks,” the proclamation read.
Nationals of 12 countries will be barred from entering the United States: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
Several of the countries on the list, according to Trump’s proclamation, regularly declined to accept the return of their nationals or had visa overstay rates the administration deemed “unacceptable” and indicative of “a blatant disregard for United States immigration laws.”
Others on the list, like Sudan, Yemen and Somalia, were included for inadequate screening and vetting measures, the proclamation noted.
An additional seven countries came under partial travel restrictions, in which entrance into the country under several visa programs was suspended but an outright ban was not implemented. Those countries are Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
The proclamation includes exemptions for any lawful permanent resident of the United States, recipients of Afghan Special Immigrant Visas, diplomatic visas, immediate family member immigrant visas and visas “for ethnic and religious minorities in Iran.” It also included exceptions for adoptions, dual nationals traveling on passports from unrestricted countries and athlete or members of athletic teams traveling to the country for the World Cup or the Olympics.
The travel restrictions are set to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Monday.
The travel ban risks worsening already strained geopolitical tensions, with the United States’ role on the global stage having been shaken in recent months by Trump’s efforts to enact tariffson dozens of countries nationwide, cut humanitarian aid to poorer nations and force countries to accept immigrants he’s seeking to deport while punishing those that do not.
“A recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, has underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted, as well as those who come here as temporary visitors and overstay their visas. We don’t want them,” Trump said.
The suspect in the attack, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, is from Egypt, and he entered the country on a tourist visa before he applied for asylum. His tourist visa expired as his asylum case was pending. Egypt is not on the list of countries under the newly announced travel bans.
Soliman’s family were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday and were being processed for removal proceedings, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A judge subsequently issued an order Wednesday to prevent the deportation of Soliman’s wife and five children.
Trump added that his administration considered “the large-scale presence of terrorists, failure to cooperate on visa security, inability to verify travelers identities, inadequate record-keeping of criminal histories, and persistently high rates of illegal visa overstays” in determining the countries that would be affected by the ban.
Alex Nowrasteh, the vice president for economic and social policy studies at the Cato Institute, a nonpartisan and independent public policy research organization, noted that even though Trump cited terrorism-related concerns in announcing the new restrictions, terrorist attacks by people from the 12 countries facing outright bans are rare.
“A single terrorist from those countries murdered one person in an attack on US soil: Emanuel Kidega Samson from Sudan, who committed an attack motivated by anti-white animus in 2017. The annual chance of being murdered by a terrorist from one of the banned countries from 1975 to the end of 2024 was about 1 in 13.9 billion per year,” Nowrasteh wrote.
The new travel restrictions mark the return of one of the most divisive policies of Trump’s first term, a 2017 travel ban that he called one of his “most successful policies” Wednesday.
During his first term, Trump similarly banned foreigners from six Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States, citing terrorism concerns. Despite Democratic backlash and several legal challenges to the effort, the Supreme Court ultimately upheld the policy in a split decision, with Chief Justice John Roberts making it clear that the ability to regulate immigration falls within the president’s purview.
The president can block non-nationals from coming into the United States, Roberts said at the time, if the determination is made that allowing them to enter “would be detrimental to the interests of the United States.” Meanwhile, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in her dissent that based on the evidence in the case, “a reasonable observer would conclude that the Proclamation was motivated by anti-Muslim animus.”
Iran, Libya, Somalia and Yemen are the only countries included across both of Trump’s travel bans.
Those restrictions remained in place until Jan. 20, 2021, when then-newly elected President Biden overturned them after he signed a proclamation titled “Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States.”
Trump has for years expressed a desire to limit immigration from Haiti and African nations, deriding them as “shithole” countries and making clear his preference for European immigrants in discussing the visa lottery system at a White House meeting in 2018.
Shortly after he took office for the second time, Trump limited refugee admissions from almost all countries, including Afghanistan, Sudan, the Republic of Congo and Myanmar. In May, however, he granted refugee status to 59 South Africans from the white ethnic group that ruled South Africa during apartheid.
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration Friday to revoke the temporary legal status of more than 500,000 immigrants that was granted by the Biden administration, making them subject to deportation. Those parolees came from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
The Trump administration canceled an extension of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status in February after the Biden administration extended the designation into 2026 because of violence and political turmoil on the island. It has also undertaken similar attempts to end TPS for the millions of Venezuelans who entered the country under the protection.
