Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed notice that he will appeal his conviction and more than four-year prison sentence. The filing, submitted Monday in the Federal District Court of New York, did not specify the grounds for appeal. Combs was found guilty in July of two counts related to prostitution after an eight-week trial. The court sentenced Combs to 50 months, giving credit for a year already served. (Story URL)
Disney ordered Season 22 of Project Runway, set to premiere in 2026 on Hulu, Disney+ and Freeform. Heidi Klum returns as host and judge, joined by mentor Christian Siriano and judges Law Roach and Nina Garcia. Season 21 marked the show’s first release under Disney’s banner after years on Bravo and Lifetime. It also brought Klum back after five seasons and introduced Roach to the judging panel. (Story URL)
Mattel has introduced a new Barbie doll inspired by Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks, highlighting her solo career. The Stevie Nicks Bella Donna Barbie marks the 43rd anniversary of her debut solo album, Bella Donna, which featured the hits “Edge of Seventeen” and “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” The doll depicts Nicks in the white flowing dress from the 1981 album cover. (Story URL)
Gucci Mane has revealed that he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In his new book, Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man, the 45-year-old artist details his mental health journey. Gucci, whose real name is Radric Davis, described feeling trapped in “psychosis” and hearing voices. He recalled a severe episode in 2020 that led him to seek therapy and medication. (Story URL)
Netflix’s new series Boots climbed to the No. 2 spot on the streamer’s weekly top 10 list, earning 9.4 million views during the week of Oct. 13. The gay military drama, which recently faced criticism from the Pentagon, doubled its debut week total of 4.7 million views. Monster: The Ed Gein Story remained at No. 1 with 9.5 million views, down from 20.7 million the previous week. (Story URL)
Netflix has announced new partnerships with Mattel and Hasbro to create toys and games inspired by its hit animated musical KPop Demon Hunters. The companies will serve as global co-master toy licensees, developing dolls, collectibles, and role-play items that bring the world of HUNTR/X to fans. Mattel will launch a full product line in 2026, including dolls, figures, and playsets. (Story URL)
Bryant Gumbel is hospitalized in New York City following a medical emergency. Sources say the 77-year-old former Today co-host was taken by ambulance from his Manhattan apartment building just after 9 p.m. Monday. He remains under care at a nearby hospital as of Tuesday afternoon. The cause of the emergency has not been disclosed, but a family member told TMZ that Gumbel is “okay” (Story URL)
