Latest U.S. Entertainment News: Diddy Appeals for Release, Grammys Split Country Categories, and Harrison Ford's SAG Award

Latest U.S. Entertainment News: Diddy Appeals for Release, Grammys Split Country Categories, and Harrison Ford's SAG Award

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Seeks Immediate Prison Release

Lawyers for hip-hop mogul **Sean 'Diddy' Combs** have filed an appeal in a New York federal court requesting his immediate release from prison. The motion argues for his freedom pending further legal proceedings.[1]

This development follows Combs' ongoing legal challenges, drawing significant attention in the entertainment world as of December 23.

Grammys Divide Country Album Category

The Recording Academy has announced a split of the **country album category** into traditional and contemporary for the 2026 Grammys. This change aims to better recognize diverse styles within the genre.[1]

The update reflects evolving music landscapes and comes ahead of the awards show, highlighting shifts in how country music is honored.

Harrison Ford to Receive SAG-AFTRA Lifetime Achievement Award

Actor **Harrison Ford**, aged 83, will be honored with the SAG-AFTRA Lifetime Achievement Award on March 1, 2026. Known for iconic roles like Han Solo in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, Ford expressed deep honor in a statement.[2]

The event streams live on Netflix, marking Ford as the 61st recipient of this prestigious accolade for his legendary career.

Emily in Paris Renewed for Season 5 with New Cast

Netflix has greenlit **season 5 of Emily in Paris**, starring Lily Collins as Emily Cooper. New cast members Bryan Greenberg and Michelle Over-Little join the series, with all 10 episodes now streaming.[2]

The show continues to follow the Chicago native's adventures in Paris, maintaining its popularity among viewers.

Recent Losses in Entertainment: James Ransone and Joe Ely

Actor **James Ransone**, best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka in HBO's The Wire, has died at age 46. His passing was reported on December 21.[1]

  • Ransone appeared in various projects, leaving a mark on television audiences.

Separately, Texas songwriter **Joe Ely** died at 78. His work blending honky-tonk, rock, and blues influenced artists like Bruce Springsteen and The Clash.[1]

Other Notable Updates

Timothรฉe Chalamet stars in the critically praised **Marty Supreme**, directed by Josh Safdie, earning rave reviews for his performance as of December 22.[1]

Nicki Minaj surprised attendees at a conservative event in Arizona with praise for Trump and Vance on December 21.[1]

Christine Baranski narrated a unique rendition of **A Christmas Carol** with the Skylark Vocal Ensemble, ahead of her return in The Gilded Age season 4.[1]

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