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Diddy Names His #1 Party Guest And Hollywood Superstar Is Running Scared
On September 18, Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested and held without bail after he was charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Since then, the entertainment industry’s most powerful and recognizable stars have been in panic mode, scrambling to distance themselves from the disgraced music mogul and the slew of horrific allegations that are now surfacing. Among the stars in damage control from the Diddy scandal is Hollywood heavyweight Leonardo DiCaprio, who is currently attempting to stay far away after being named as the Bad Boys Records producer’s number one person on his white party invitation list.
In an undated video that is now making its way across social media, Diddy can be seen being interviewed by an unseen person who is asking which person would be at the very top of the music mogul’s invitation list for an upcoming party. Not wasting even a second to think it over, Diddy names Leonardo DiCaprio as his number one person on that invitation list without offering any explanation or specific reasons as to why.
Unfortunately for Leonardo DiCaprio, pictures of him and Diddy at the infamous “white parties” date back as far as 1998, shortly after the actor became a certified Hollywood star following the release of Titanic.
While the video is quick and doesn’t implicate the Academy Award-winning actor in any of the crimes that Diddy has been charged with, many are looking to The Wolf of Wall Street star to issue a statement regarding his lack of knowledge of any wrongdoing that is alleged to have taken place at the rapper’s infamous parties.
Instead, it appears that Leonardo DiCaprio has chosen to simply stay away from Diddy and any of the criminal allegations surrounding him. According to RadarOnline.com, an insider close to the situation reveals that the Hollywood star would prefer to “get as far away from this scandal as possible” and remain hidden from the public scrutiny that many celebrities are now facing, thanks to their direct ties to Diddy and his parties.
Those close to Leonardo DiCaprio have recently claimed that he has “not been in contact” with Diddy for years, staying away from the party scene while he focuses on his career.
Unfortunately for Leonardo DiCaprio, pictures of him and Diddy at the infamous “white parties” date back as far as 1998, shortly after the actor became a certified Hollywood star following the release of Titanic.
According to the insider, Leonardo DiCaprio understands the enormous PR hit that celebrities are taking by being associated with Diddy. “He knows being linked to Diddy and being pictured at his ‘White Parties’ is a PR disaster for his image, and like all the other celebrities linked to these parties, he is truly running scared from any link between him and Diddy,” the insider said.
Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly wishes to completely shed his former image of a wild party boy and instead be known for his acting abilities and his work on improving the environment.
While the video is quick and doesn’t implicate the Academy Award-winning actor in any of the crimes that Diddy has been charged with, many are looking to The Wolf of Wall Street star to issue a statement regarding his lack of knowledge of any wrongdoing…
Those close to Leonardo DiCaprio have recently claimed that he has “not been in contact” with Diddy for years, staying away from the party scene while he focuses on his career. However, Leonardo DiCaprio can be seen partying with Diddy as recently as November 2019, celebrating the music mogul’s 50th birthday at a Beverly Hills mansion. The guest list for the upscale birthday bash included a “who’s who” of superstars in the entertainment industry, including Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kate Beckinsale, and Post Malone.
Following Diddy’s arrest, more information regarding his alleged criminal behavior has made its way to the forefront, offering a very grim picture of the massive scale of his charges. Similar to Leonardo DiCaprio, other celebrities with close ties to Diddy have been forced to attempt to clear names in the court of public opinion, including Usher, Justin Bieber, and Jennifer Lopez. Despite the rumors, there has yet to be any official connection to Diddy’s alleged crimes and any other celebrity.
Source: RadarOnline
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 29, 2026
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love a good storm.
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today’s Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
What is Connections?
The NYT‘s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications’ Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
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Here’s a hint for today’s Connections categories
Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Here are today’s Connections categories
Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:
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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s Connections #1053 is…
What is the answer to Connections today
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Step in a process: LEVEL, PHASE, ROUND, STAGE
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Sound like thunder: BOOM, CLAP, ROLL, RUMBLE
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Kinds of puppets: HAND, SHADOW, SOCK, STRING
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Standing ___: JOKE, ORDERS, OVATION, ROOM
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
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NYT Strands hints, answers for April 29, 2026
Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a good catch.
Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There’s always a theme linking every solution, along with the “spangram,” a special, word or phrase that sums up that day’s theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you’re feeling stuck or just don’t have 10 or more minutes to figure out today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Fish or cut bait
The words are related to the outdoors.
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Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained
These words describe going fishing.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?
Today’s NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer today
Today’s spangram is Tackle.
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NYT Strands word list for April 29
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Reel
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Hook
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Bobber
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Weight
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Tackle
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Lure
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Swivel
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Cooler
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Pliers
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 29, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you’re not a fan of big cities.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Countryside.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
The letter R appears twice.
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Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter R.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
RURAL
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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