Rap mogul Diddy arrested in Los Angeles for assault

LOS ANGELES | American rap mogul Diddy was arrested in Los Angeles on Monday for assault with a deadly weapon — in this case, a kettlebell.

No one was seriously hurt in the incident at the University of California, Los Angeles sports center, and police have launched an investigation, the school said.

Diddy — real name Sean Combs, 45 — likely will be moved to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Inmate Reception Center, officials said.

Entertainment website TMZ said that Combs attacked one of the trainers at the center.

It was not immediately clear what transpired. But one of Comb’s sons has played in special teams for the university’s squad.

“I’m thankful that our staff showed the level of professionalism that they did in handling this situation. This is an unfortunate incident for all parties involved,” football coach Jim Mora said in a statement.

“While UCPD continues to review this matter, we will let the legal process run its course and refrain from further comment at this time.”

Combs, who had a hand in the careers of artists including Mary J. Blige, Biggie, Usher and Lil’ Kim, has an estimated $700 million fortune.

He has worked an a top artist, producer, actor, fashion designer, fashion brand owner and investor.

source: interaksyon.com

‘It’s not all about dunking’: UCLA recruit Kobe Paras eager to prove he’s more than just about highlights

The Los Angeles Times has diligently followed Filipino teenage sensation Kobe Paras, who recently announced his decision to commit to the University of California, Los Angeles in the United States.

On Monday, high school sports reporter Eric Sondheimer wrote a column detailing Paras’ journey, starting with his introduction to the basketball world as a 15-year-old who dunked on LeBron James in an exhibition in Manila to how he caught the eye of the UCLA Bruins which eventually led to a scholarship offer.

Some interesting tidbits from the piece include:

– Paras’ high school coach drew similarities between Kobe’s popularity in the Philippines and LeBron’s hype in the US during his high school days.

– Paras wants to prove that his basketball skills aren’t just limited to flashy dunks: “I want to show everybody it’s not all about dunking or highlights,” he said. “It’s about what you do on the court.”

Read the full piece here

source: interaksyon.com