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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 up for the challenge. 
 
Each week on Fame Under Fire, she’ll take a detailed look at the topics dominating the headlines. With the help of expert guests, she’ll myth bust, debunk, pre-bunk, fact check and get to the truth behind the timeline.
 
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Message us at 0330 123 555 1.
 
Subscribe to Fame Under Fire on BBC Sounds and turn on push notifications so you never miss an episode. We’ll let you know as soon as new episodes are available.

Diddy On Trial

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 over conspiracy theories Owens promoted on her podcast. The Macrons allege Owens spread false and defamatory claims regarding Brigitte Macron’s identity and personal history, despite having received formal retraction requests. Owens says the lawsuit is evidence that Brigitte Macron is definitely a man. 

Blake Lively is suing her former co-star and director Justin Baldoni, for sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, and defamation. She is about to sit for her deposition where she will face questions from Justin Baldoni's lawyer. Her claim alleges there was inappropriate on-set behaviour and that she was targeted in a smear campaign. Baldoni has said the allegations are categorically false.

Anoushka speaks to criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent and crisis PR manager Molly McPherson.
 
Got questions? Send us a Whatsapp message on 0330 678 111 4 or find Anoushka on social media.
 
Subscribe to Fame Under Fire on BBC Sounds and turn on push notifications so you never miss an episode. We’ll let you know as soon as new episodes are available.
 
Host: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Producer: Louise Clarke
Senior Impact Producer: Melanie Stewart-Smith
Production Coordinator: Tammy Snow
Technical Producer: Craig Boardman
Editor: Clare Fordham
Assistant Commissioning Producer: Rechmial Miller
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

Macron vs Candace Owens lawsuit

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 crisis PR manager Molly McPherson.

Got questions? Send us a Whatsapp message on 0330 678 111 4 or find Anoushka on social media.

Subscribe to Fame Under Fire on BBC Sounds and turn on push notifications so you never miss an episode. We’ll let you know as soon as new episodes are available.

Host: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Senior Impact Producer: Melanie Stewart-Smith
Production Coordinator: Tammy Snow
Technical Producer: Craig Boardman
Editor: Clare Fordham
Assistant Commissioning Producer: Rechmial Miller
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

Clips: BBC 1Xtra and Much Music

Kanye West’s ex-assistant 'has gone into hiding' after filing sexual assault claims

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 up for the challenge.

Each week on Fame Under Fire, she’ll take a detailed look at the topics dominating the headlines. With the help of expert guests, she’ll myth bust, debunk, pre-bunk, fact check and get to the truth behind the timeline.

Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Message us at 0330 123 555 1.

Subscribe to Fame Under Fire on BBC Sounds and turn on push notifications so you never miss an episode. We’ll let you know as soon as new episodes are available.

Welcome to Fame Under Fire

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

Anoushka’s got news...

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 worked for Sean Combs.

And CNN anchor and former prosecutor Laura Coates tells Anoushka what she heard from one of the alternate jurors on the Diddy trial about the evidence that might have undermined the prosecution’s case. 

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 Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones 
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus 
Sound Design: Mark Burrows 
Exec Producer: Nik Sindle
Senior Producer: Larissa Kennelly
Production Coordinators: Hattie Valentine and Tammy Snow
Editor: Clare Fordham 
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale 
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland 
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

Investigating Diddy's secret world, plus verdict reaction

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 Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones 
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus 
Sound Design: Mark Burrows 
Senior Producer: Chrystal Genesis 
Production Coordinators: Hattie Valentine and Tammy Snow
Editor: Clare Fordham 
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale 
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland 
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

Diddy bail hearing gets heated

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/actionline

Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Senior Producer: Chrystal Genesis
Video Producer: Dan Raza 
Production Coordinators: Hattie Valentine and Tammy Snow
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

Breaking: Diddy verdict

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 federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

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 Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Exec Producer: Nik Sindle
Senior Producer: Chrystal Genesis
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Video Producer: Dan Raza 
Production Coordinators: Hattie Valentine and Tammy Snow
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

Jury reaches partial verdict

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 reporter Sakshi Venkatraman about the day in court.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

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 Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Exec Producer: Nik Sindle
Senior Producer: Chrystal Genesis
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Video Producer: Dan Raza 
Production Coordinators: Hattie Valentine and Tammy Snow
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

Jury sent out to decide Diddy verdict

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 trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

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 Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Exec Producer: Louise Clarke
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Video Producer: Dan Raza 
Production Coordinators: Hattie Valentine and Tammy Snow
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

Diddy bail hearing gets heated

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