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Fame Under Fire

Celebrities, athletes, politicians, influencers and even royalty can all land in the firing line.Why does it matter? Because we invest in them.We give them space in our homes, our budgets, our feeds, and sometimes, our hearts. We put them on pedestals. So when they fall, we want the truth. But in an age of AI-generated "evidence", misinformation, and unqualified newsfluencers, separating fact from fiction is a full-time job. Hot on the heels of covering the Diddy trial, Anoushka

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27:02

Taylor and Travis: What’s in a billion-dollar prenup?

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/09/04

How could Taylor Swift protect her assets - and her cats?Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and resident attorney Shaun Kent consider what prenup between the billionaire superstar and her millionaire fiance, Travis Kelce, might look like.Plus, celebrity wedding planner Sarah Haywood explains how NDAs and no-fly zones could keep their big day a private affair.Got questions? Send us a Whatsapp message on 0330 678 111 4.Subscribe to Fame Under Fire on BBC Sounds and turn on push notifications so you never

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38:00

Blake V Justin: Sexual allegations and talking to the...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/08/28

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and resident attorney Shaun Kent unpack the months-long legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.Lively is suing Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and others involved in the production of the movie It Ends With Us.Her allegations include sexual harassment, retaliation, and defamation.All the claims are denied. Lawyer Bryan Freedman, who is representing all the defendants, called them “false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious".Plus, intimacy coordinator Ita

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33:53

‘Free Wendy’ ‘Free Britney’: The truth behind...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/08/21

What’s a guardianship? As media personality Wendy Williams fights hers, we ask criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent how guardianships, also known as conservatorships, like those faced by Williams and Britney Spears work.Plus, when does a rap battle turn into a legal fight? The latest on the Drake lawsuit about Kendrick Lamar song ‘Not Like Us’. It was filed against Universal Music Group who said ‘Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist

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29:48

Prince Andrew and Epstein - what's the latest?

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2025/08/14

The Duke of York ‘should face further investigation’. That’s according to author Andrew Lownie, who speaks to Anoushka about his biography of Prince Andrew. Buckingham Palace told this podcast: ‘As the Duke of York is not a working member of the Royal Family, we would not speak for him, and we would not comment on this matter.’ Prince Andrew’s team has not responded to our request for comment. In 2019, Buckingham Palace said Prince Andrew was appalled by sex abuse claims about Jeffrey Epstein. In a

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25:14

Victim 3: 'Diddy should be freed'

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2025/08/07

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s former partner Gina Huynh speaks out to support him. She was ‘Victim 3’ in the indictment and supposed to take the stand to give evidence against Combs during trial, but didn’t turn up.Meanwhile, Combs is refused bail ahead of sentencing in October for transportation for prostitution.Sex worker Bonnie Blue tells us she’s decided to rebrand after controversy following a TV documentary about her. Plus, what exactly are the allegations faced by Andrew and Tristan Tate? We explain

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24:16

Macron vs Candace Owens lawsuit

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/07/31

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and guests discuss an advertising campaign starring actress Sydney Sweeney for American Eagle which has prompted criticism for what some describe as eugenic overtones. The advert’s wordplay on “jeans” and “genes” has led to accusations of racial insensitivity and critics argue the campaign invokes language historically linked to white supremacy. Podcaster and commentator Candace Owens is facing a lawsuit from French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron

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28:42

Kanye West’s ex-assistant 'has gone into hiding'...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/07/24

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and guests discuss the latest allegations against Kanye West from his former chief of staff. He denies all the claims from Lauren Pischiotta.A warning, this programme contains graphic descriptions of rape and sexual assault allegations.They also talk through Nicki Minaj’s latest social media spat with SZA and how Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sentence will be decided after his conviction for transportation for prostitution.Anoushka speaks to criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent and

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2:16

Welcome to Fame Under Fire

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/07/17

Celebrities, athletes, politicians, influencers and even royalty can all land in the firing line.Why does it matter? Because we invest in them. We give them space in our homes, our budgets, our feeds, and sometimes, our hearts. We put them on pedestals. So when they fall, we want the truth.But in an age of AI-generated “evidence”, misinformation, and unqualified newsfluencers, separating fact from fiction is a full-time job.Hot on the heels of covering the Diddy trial, Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is

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2:09

Anoushka’s got news...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/07/10

It’s the end of Diddy on Trial, but the start of something new. Fame Under Fire is coming.

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25:40

Investigating Diddy's secret world, plus verdict...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/07/03

The trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is over. He has been cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering with conspiracy, and found guilty of transportation for prostitution. He is due to be sentenced at a later date.But discussions go on about power dynamics and working practices in the music industry, as well as about coercion, control and consent. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC investigations correspondent Rianna Croxford about her work with producer Larissa Kennelly hearing from people who

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23:24

Diddy bail hearing gets heated

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/07/03

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after being found guilty of transportation for prostitution. He was cleared of racketeering and sex trafficking charges earlier on Wednesday, after the jury reached a partial verdict.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC New York digital reporter Sakshi Venkatraman and criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent. Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline Presenter: Anoushka

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7:52

Breaking: Diddy verdict

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/07/02

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is found not guilty of racketeering, and not guilty of sex trafficking ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as 'Jane'. He is found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, related to both women.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is in court to see Combs' reaction as the verdict is read out.Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionlinePresenter: Anoushka

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5:49

Jury reaches partial verdict

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/07/01

The jury has reached a partial verdict during the second day of deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs's criminal trial. The jury has reached a verdict on four of the five counts Diddy faces, but are unable to on the fifth - the racketeering conspiracy charge. The judge has told the jurors to carry on deliberating on the final charge. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s New York digital reporter Madeline Halpert about the day in court.Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing

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6:08

Jury sent out to decide Diddy verdict

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/30

The jury have been sent out in the trial after being instructed by the judge to consider each of the charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Just an hour into deliberations, the jury sent a note to the judge saying they were concerned one of their fellow jurors could not follow the court's instructions.A few hours later, they sent a second note with a question about drug distribution. The jury went home for the day without a verdict.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s New York digital

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13:55

Defence says case against Diddy is ‘badly, badly...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/28

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defence lawyer Marc Agnifilo has told the jury in Diddy’s trial that prosecutors have ‘badly, badly exaggerated’ the case against him.In closing arguments, Agnifilo said there was no way for Diddy to know that Cassie didn’t want to partake in the ‘freak-offs’, citing multiple explicit texts she sent Diddy.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC New York correspondent Nada Tawfik about the day in court.Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex

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28:05

Prosecutor tells jury it is time for Diddy to face...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/26

The lawyers for the prosecution have told the jury that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is the ‘leader of a criminal enterprise’ who used violence and fear in ‘brutal crimes’.At the end of the prosecution’s closing arguments, Assistant US Attorney Christy Slavik said to jurors that it was time to hold Diddy accountable and for him to face justice.On Friday, the defence will present their closing arguments to the jury.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC New York correspondent Nada Tawfik about the day in

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13:21

Diddy thanks judge and says he won’t testify

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/24

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has told the judge that he will not testify in his trial.Diddy thanked Judge Subramanian and said he had made the decision himself not to take the stand. His defence team argued that prosecutors had failed to prove his alleged crimes. They presented and rested their case in under thirty mins.Both the prosecution and defence are expected to make closing arguments towards the end of the week.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC New York digital reporter Sakshi Venkatraman about

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10:43

Silence in court as jurors view explicit videos

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/23

Jurors have been watching explicit videos in court, with headphones on, as part of the prosecution’s final few days of evidence.They were also shown explicit text messages between Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, former partner ‘Jane’, sex workers and Diddy’s former chief of staff Kristina Khorram.Joseph Cerciello, a special agent for Homeland Security Investigations, continued his testimony and was cross examined by Diddy’s defence lawyer Teny Geragos.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC New York digital

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11:43

Diddy's former assistant Brendan Paul takes the stand

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/20

Brendan Paul, who worked for Diddy as his personal assistant for two years, gave evidence. He said he worked 80-100 hours a week and he learnt a lot from his former boss, but now his feelings towards Diddy are 'complicated'.Joseph Cerciello, a special agent for Homeland Security Investigations, started his testimony. He's been reviewing thousands of pages of text messages, as well as phones and financial records.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to NPR's music reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento.Sean

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24:08

What’s going on with Diddy’s trial as judge cancels...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/18

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty gets the latest on the case from BBC New York correspondent Nada Tawfik and expert analysis with criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent.Court is cancelled on Wednesday because of a juror who has called in sick, delaying the prosecution’s end of evidence. Thursday is a public holiday in the US, so the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will resume on Friday.In the past few days, another juror has been dismissed, lawyers have been told off by the judge after confidential discussions

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