Sean “Diddy” Combs has gotten a judge’s approval to participate in the federal prison system’s in-house drug abuse rehab program while serving his sentence for prostitution crimes.

Judge Arun Subramanian said in a Wednesday (Oct. 8) order that Combs qualifies for the Bureau of Prisons’ Residential Drug Abuse Program, known as RDAP. Combs, who has been in a pretrial jail facility since his arrest last year, was sentenced last week to another three years in prison for orchestrating drug-fueled sex marathons known as “freak-offs” between his girlfriends and male escorts.

While the rapper has vehemently denied that his freak-offs violated federal law, his lawyers conceded during trial that he “obviously has a drug problem.” Combs’ team wrote in a recent letter to the court that the nine-month treatment program would help him “address drug abuse issues,” and prosecutors took no position on the matter.

Combs has not yet been assigned a prison to serve the rest of his time. His lawyers have requested that he be sent to Fort Dix in New Jersey, though RDAP is offered at more than 50 federal prison complexes nationwide.

For some inmates, RDAP carries the enticing perk that successful graduates can shave up to a year off their prison sentences. But there’s a catch: only “nonviolent offenders” are eligible for this type of early release, and it’s not clear that Combs will meet that standard.

Prosecutors say Combs relied on “unchecked violence,” including a now-infamous video of him beating Cassie Ventura at a hotel, to force women to participate in the freak-offs. Judge Subramanian seemed to agree at Combs’ sentencing hearing, saying that the rapper’s prostitution activity amounted to “subjugation.”

Combs’ lawyers, meanwhile, have insisted that the jury rejected this theory of violence when they acquitted him of more serious racketeering and sex-trafficking charges. The defense position is that in convicting Combs of interstate prostitution only, jurors determined that the freak-offs were fully consensual sexual encounters.

The true meaning of Combs’ split verdict is a thorny legal question. Experts tell Billboard that it’s up for debate how much of the violence cited by prosecutors during the trial should be deemed part of his prostitution conviction. This question will likely be weighed by a higher court during Combs’ upcoming appeal, as well as by the Bureau of Prisons in deciding whether he qualifies for early release under RDAP.

Combs’ team is now preparing to file his much-anticipated appeal. Meanwhile, they’re also lobbying for a pardon from President Donald Trump, who confirmed on Monday (Oct. 6) that the rapper he called “Puff Daddy” has asked for clemency.

Clipse made history when they became the first rappers to perform at the Vatican on Sept. 13 for the Grace for the World concert, which was produced by the duo’s close friend and longtime collaborator Pharrell.

The Thornton brothers brought Let God Sort Em Out to the holy ground for a poignant performance of Clipse’s album opener “The Birds Don’t Sing,” which is an emotional tribute to their late parents.

Pusha T and Malice feel they carry a responsibility to bring hip-hop to places it hasn’t been before while continuing to elevate the genre.

“It was definitely a moment for us,” Malice told VIBE. “I think we definitely broke ground. It’s overdue and past time that people understand that hip-hop belongs everywhere. It’s expression, it’s communication, it teaches the world about our culture. It’s an art form that’s celebrated in every walk of life. It’s nothing that should be surprising — we should be celebrated everywhere.”

While King Push reflected on the genre’s fight for exposure and recognition, adding: “I’ve been here for a long time with hip-hop, and I remember it not being seen as an art, and it not being televised. And like you said, now being at the Vatican — we do this so everyone can see how far it can go.”

Let God Sort Em Out arrived in July, and serves as the first Clipse album since 2009. The project debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, and the duo also took it back to their childhood home in Virginia while paying homage to their parents for the “Birds Don’t Sing” visual, which was released last week.

Speaking to Billboard at the top of October, Pusha T explained how he made it a mission to break the glass ceiling when it comes to ageism in rap and hip-hop being a “young man’s game” with the Clipse reuniting this year.

“I’ve always looked at rap and other genres, rock specifically, and I’ve never liked how rap always had the age ceiling where everyone else didn’t,” he said. “I’ve personally always wanted to make it my business to crack that ceiling, and I think the Clipse album 1,000 percent [did it].”

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Taylor Swift is making her way around the late-night circuit in support of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl. Her next stop? Late Night With Seth Meyers.

The “Elizabeth Taylor” singer sat down for an interview with Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 6, with the show airing at 11:35 p.m. on NBC. The chart-topper spoke to Fallon about her internet-breaking engagement to Travis Kelce and how she went about creating her new album. Later on in the show, the singer played a game likened to two truths and a lie, where Fallon asked if she’d turned down playing the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show because the NFL wouldn’t allow her to own the performance footage. “It has nothing to do with Travis. He would love for me to do it. I’m just too locked in,” said Swift in regards to the now-debunked rumor.

Swift revealed that she and Roc Nation producer and rap icon Jay Z have had talks about her headlining the coveted halftime show in the past. “Our teams are really close. They sometimes will call and say, ‘How does she feel about [the Super Bowl]?’ And that’s not like an official offer or like a conference room conversation. Just ‘Our teams are really close, how does she feel about it in general?’” While it’s not clear if Swift will ever step up to the plate, or turf, for the halftime show, we find it oddly comforting that she’s at least considered the opportunity.

Swift will then catch up with Meyers on Oct. 8 at 12:35 a.m., also on NBC. Prior to chatting with NBC’s late-night hosts, Swift stopped by The Graham Norton Show to talk about the album and show off her shiny new engagement ring.

The 12-track album is all that everyone is chatting about currently, and the proof is in its massive reach. On its first day of release on Oct. 3, the album sold a whopping 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — that’s both physical and digital purchases — across all versions of the album, according to initial reports to Luminate. All 14 of Swift’s full-length studio albums and re-recorded projects from 2008’s Fearless (her second album) through 2024’s The Tortured Poets Department have debuted at No. 1.

You can watch her upcoming apperance on Late Night With Seth Meyers on NBC, but if you don’t have cable, you can also watch the Swift’s talk show appearances on a live TV streaming service like DirecTV. DirecTV’s current packages include a live NBC feed, so you can use it to watch Swift without cable. Even better: DirecTV offers a five-day free trial that you can use to stream Swift’s late-night appearances online free.

You can also watch Swift’s Late Night appearances via Peacock, the official NBCUniversal streaming service. Peacock lets you watch the talk show interviews live and on-demand afterwards.

A basic subscription to the service will run you $7.99 a month; however, the premium plan, for $10.99 a month, is the way to go if you’re looking to watch Swift talk all things The Life of a Showgirl live on TV (the basic plan also lets you stream on-demand content after their live airdate). Peacock’s premium plus membership is $16.99 a month, which lets you watch without any ads.

The Life of a Showgirl is Swift’s 12th studio album, and was released through Republic Records. The album was created during Swift’s life on the road during her Eras Tour. The album features 12 tracks, including “The Fate of Ophelia,” “Father Figure,” “Honey,” “Wi$h Li$t” and “Ruin the Friendship.” Swift announced her new album during an appearance on fiancé Travis Kelce’s podcast, New Heights.

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Get ready to shop till you drop. Amazon Prime Day upon us.

The day has finally come where you can easily shop some of the best deals of the year on beloved products from hair care to makeup. With so many deals afoot, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to create a comprehensive list of some of the best of the best beauty deals you can shop right now. We’re talking deals up to 50% off on raved-about brands like Dyson, IT Cosmetics, Ouai, Medicube, Salt & Stone and so much more.

You’ll want to act fast. You can only shop these deals up until the end of the day on July 11. Whether you’re looking to update your beauty routine with top-notch products or simply checking out the best the beauty world has to offer, you’re in the right place.

Want to smell like a calm ocean breeze in the Italian Riviera? Now you can with this Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau De Toilette Spray on sale for just $63. This designer fragrance is 40% off, something you don’t see very often from big designer houses. The 1.7 ounce spray is an  Eau De Toilette, which means it is less intense than an Eau De Parfum, so keep that in mind before purchasing.

Wave bye-bye to thinning hair thanks to this Divi Scalp Serum, currently on sale for $14. No pseudoscience here. This serum is backed by clinical studies that show, in a 12-week period, 90% of users noticed a visible improvement in hair fullness, and 87% noted increased hair density. It’s all thanks to ingredients like caffeine that stimulate hair follicles and peppermint & rosemary oil for hydrating the tresses. The formula is also water-based, so it doesn’t leave a residue even after daily use.

Blush blindness is overrated. This Tarte liquid blush is a banger, and it’s currently 40% off. The product comes in a branded tube with a sponge applicator that floods with product once the tube is squeezed. Once the sponge is saturated, you can apply it where you’d normally blush. Think the apples of the cheeks, bridge of the nose and even the chin if you’re feeling frisky. If this Cherry red hue isn’t your thing, Amazon has five other colors in stock that are all on sale.

Want Beyoncé-approved hair? The Queen Bae uses Dyson’s Airwrap to get her hair looking flawless both on and off stage and the hair tech is currently on sale for Prime Day for just $399.99. The product uses air to style, hence the name, rather than heat, preventing damage. It has three styling attachments that allow users to blow dry, curl and shape. If it’s good enough for Beyoncé, we’re sure it’ll be good enough for our readers.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum is like glass skin in a bottle, and it’s currently $62. Don’t believe us? The product’s impressive lightweight, hydrating formula can back it up. You’ve got vitamin C for brightening along with fermented ginseng, which boosts collegan, hydrates and totes anti-aging effects. The First Care serum is what we call a preventative formula, which basically means it’s used to strengthen the skin’s barrier so it can hold its own against sun exposure and aging. All that in this tiny bottle? You bet.

IT Cosmetics is well-known for its high-coverage complexion products, and this illuminating CC+ Cream is no exception. Currently on sale for 40%, this CC cream features a hydrating, illuminated finish thanks to micronized light-reflecting pigments that give the skin a youthful glow. Not just for looking good, this formula also features protective ingredients like SPF 50 sunscreen and an anti-aging serum, which includes a mix of ingredients like collagen and hyaluronic acid that hydrate and strengthen the skin’s barrier. It’s like makeup and skincare all in one. How cool is that?

Like the name suggests, TONYMOLY’s All You Need Mask Set gives you all you need to tackle your skincare wants and needs. The set is currently $20.15 and includes 10 sheet masks + 3 eye masks that target hydration, brightening, firming, soothing and revitalizing the skin. Each formula is gentle and effective and works on all skin types.

If you’re like us, you don’t have enough money to shell out on weekly facials. Medicube’s Age-R Booster Pro Pink gives you a facial experience at home, and for cheap, too. Used by celebs such as Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Khloe Kardashian, this product is a beauty wand that is used to help enhance the absorption of your serums or moisturizers.

To use, apply skincare as usual and massage in with the device in a circular motion on Booster Mode. How does it work? Well, the device aims to help open up the skin, allowing deeper penetration of active ingredients in your skincare products so they’re able to penetrate and do what they need to do. There’s also an Air Shot mode that can be used on dry skin to eliminate bacteria and reduce enlarged oil glands.

Medicube is beloved by Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber and IVE’s Wonyoung, so you know it works. The South Korean skincare brand boasts real results with a line of products that target a variety of skincare ailments, from lack of hydration to acne. This Collagen Jelly Cream focuses on boosting hydration while firming and smoothing out uneven skin tones.

As the name suggests, collagen is the main ingredient in this product, hydrolyzed collagen to be exact. If you didn’t know, collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the skin that is crucial for maintaining firmness, elasticity and hydration. Now, hydrolyzed collagen just means that the proteins were broken down into smaller pieces, enhancing absorption. This naturally occurring protein is lacking for some, which means this cream could come in handy to replace and replenish, giving your skin that youthful “glass skin” glow.

This South Korean cushion foundation went absolutely viral on TikTok this past year, and the hype hasn’t died down since. You can now get your hands on the sensational TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation on super sale to test it out for yourself. The genius in this product, and other cushion foundations, is the cushion applicator that works to gently disperse product, allowing the user to wear the product sparingly or build it up for a more full-coverage moment. TIRTIR’s foundation is also surprisingly inclusive, with numerous shades available in the same trusted formula, something you don’t see very often when it comes to cushion foundations.

Three products for the price of one can never be wrong. Right now, you can get T3’s AireLuxe Professional Ionic Hair Dryer along with a brush set. That’s 32% off the bundle’s original price. The included dryer is fitted with a custom-engineered fan that dries the hair 2x faster, while retaining natural moisture so you won’t be left with dry or brittle locks. Both brushes are meant for styling while drying, working volume into your follicles without tugging or pulling. We can see these three pieces making a great gift for those just beginning their hair styling journey.

Ouai is best known for their haircare product; however, they also cater to skincare needs. The brand’s St. Barts Foaming Body Wash is an underrated hit. The secret to this formula’s success is the blend of oils, namely rosehip and jojoba seed, that hydrate while cleansing. The foaming wash is scented with Ouai’s St. Barts fragrance, which features notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose and musk that evoke vacations sat beneath a blooming tropical tree. You’ll be smelling and feeling fresh in no time.

Revlon’s ColorStay line of liners is iconic. Not only are they ultra-creamy and pigmented, but the product can be used on the eyes, lips and face to create just about any look. If you can dream it up, you can create it with this liner. Right now, the Multi-Liner is available on sale for Prime Day in eight unique shades. Our favorite shade is 010 Mischief Maker, a burgundy hue that we think would look universally flattering, but especially good on green or hazel eyes.

This ITK product is one of Miley Cyrus’ fave lip balms, and it’s currently on sale. You know it’s good if it has the Cyrus stamp of approval. This lip product includes key ingredients, including shea butter, coconut oil and vitamin E that work to combat dry skin, locking in moisture for a plush, non-sticky feel. Beyond the hydrating formula, the pointed doe-foot applicator allows for precise application every time. With this balm in your arsenal, you’ll be waving bye-bye to chapped lips, for an affordable price to boot.

This Maybelline concealer works to conceal discoloration, smooth out wrinkles and hide acne scarring, and it’s from the drugstore. You’ve got the pigment and staying power of a high-end concealer with a price tag that’s hard to beat. Age Rewind is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores, and it comes in a slew of shades so you can easily find the right hue for you. If you can believe it, this concealer is even more affordable. At this point, buying a few shades is a no-brainer.

This viral K-Beauty sunscreen is a two-for-one deal, and it’s currently on sale. Round Lab’s Birch Juice product is a sunscreen and moisturizer in one. It features SPF 45 along with skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide that hydrate, leaving the skin looking shiny and plump. Once applied, this moisturizer meets sunscreen goes on clear and thin without leaving a pesky whitecast. It’s sun protection with an added hydrating bonus. What’s not to love?

Good deodorant is a must-have, especially during the summer. If you’re prone to sweating like I am, not to fear. Salt & Stone is currently having a major sale on their beloved Natural Deodorant in the heady scent santal and vetiver. Beyond the heavenly smell, this stick deodorant is long-lasting, aluminium-free and travel-ready thanks to its compact size. You’ll be protected for up to 48 hours of summer fun without breaking a sweat.

Blendable and oh-so-pigmented, SHEGLAM’s Color Bloom liquid blush is popular for a reason. This liquid flush comes in a matte finish with a medium but buildable coverage. It all happens thanks to the liquid blush’s applicator, a wide doe foot saturated with product that you can dot onto your skin.

Once applied, you can tap the blush out with your fingers or buff in with a fluffy brush for an airbrushed look. Color Bloom comes in a multitude of shades that work for all skin tones, but On Point is our fave. The muted rose petal-esque pink has neutral undertones that universally work to bring a wash of color to your cheeks. For a sunkissed look, we recommend dotting this blush on the cheekbones, chin and the bride of the nose.

It’s time to embrace the natural face you were given, enhancing your looks with natural tips and tricks. A good way to help reduce puffiness is with a gua sha tool. You know it works because gua sha — a healing therapy — has been used in beauty routines in China going back thousands of years. The scraping tool — which can be made of various hard materials such as stone and jade — has since been adapted to provide different benefits. Kitsch’s gua sha tool is made of stainless steel, a material that works to cool and help depuff the skin.

Stainless steel is also non-porous, meaning it won’t harbor bacteria or moisture like would. This also means your products will absorb better. In general, gua sha tools are used to massage the body in tandem with an oil or moisturizer, promoting blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic drainage is just a fancy way of saying you’re moving extra fluid from a swollen area into an area where the lymph nodes will work to drain said fluid.

It’s heatwave season, which means protecting your skin, especially while on the go, can be a challenge. Tocobo Cotton Airy Sun Stick makes sunscreen application simple. No messy cream or spray, just swipe on and go. The SPF 50 formula is contained in a roll-up stick that glides on, leaving the skin with a matte finish sans the nasty white cast. A sunblock that reads “Broad-spectrum” simply means it protects the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. These pesky rays can cause skin cancer and premature aging if the skin is left unprotected. The Sun Stick is super compact, small enough to chuck in your bag or fanny pack making it perfect for festival season for application on the fly.

Juicy lips are simply elite in our book. If you’re ready to get glossy for summer, NYX’s Fat Oil Lip Drip is available on sale at Amazon. You’ve got 14 unique shades from clear to pink to choose from. Our favorite? 06 Follow Back, a coral hue with flecks of glitter suspended throughout. The beauty about NYX’s lip oil, and lip oils in general, is that they’re not sticky.

The formula is oil based rather than a sticky gel base, meaning the product sits comfortably on the lips without leaving an uncomfortable residue. These lip oils offer up to 12 hours of hydration, while the tint is even and buildable. We like the glitter flecks because they catch the light, offering the lips a three-dimensional finish. If you don’t like the glitter, there are plenty of finishes to choose from that aren’t jam-packed with shine.