SEAN COMBS NEW REALITY SHOW ON VH1

Rap star Sean 'Diddy" Combs is taking his search to find a new intern to television. The music business king received over one million entries when he staged online ‘auditions’ last year, and actually hired a young woman who contacted him via the website YouTube.com. But she has since turned the job down to work abroad, and now Diddy is teaming up with cable channel VH1 to find the perfect assistant. He says, "We felt that it would be an inspiring story… It’s really a hilarious show. "People from all over the United States come in and they’re really competing to work for me." The new reality show will be called I Wanna Work With Diddy.

SEAN COMBS DEFENDS ASSULT LAWSUIT

Sean 'Diddy" Combs

Diddy is defending himself against accusations he assaulted a man at a post-Oscars party last year, by insisting the alleged victim ran into his "stationary open hand". The music mogul stands accused of punching Gerard Rechnitzer in the jaw after he objected to Combs’ attempts to woo his fiancee at a Roosevelt Hotel party in Hollywood last February. Last month, four people came forward with eyewitness accounts backing Rechnitzer’s claims. In legal papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Combs argues that all he did was try to protect himself from Rechnitzer, who is seeking unspecified damages in a lawsuit filed last March. Documents, obtained by TMZ read: "(Rechnitzer) continued moving toward me and, without warning, lunged at me. "Instinctively, I outstretched one of my hands, which hand was not closed-fisted, to shield myself…"Any contact between Mr. Rechnitzer and myself was caused by his forward motion against my stationary open hand."

THE DIDDY FIXES BROKEN FOOT

P. Diddy is "on the mend" after having surgery to fix his broken foot. The rapper - who injured himself last week - underwent surgery to fix the problem, but it is not known how the accident happened. Diddy's representative said: "He did have routine foot surgery, but I'm not getting into specifics. It was a scheduled operation. He's doing great and he's on the mend." The injury is not expected to affect the rap star's work schedule and there is unlikely to be any long-term damage. Despite the common assumption that nothing can be done for a broken foot, surgery can help set the bones in place and can prevent future problems which may lead to arthritis and osteoarthritis. London's Premier Foot and Ankle Centre said: "The foot is a unique and complex mechanical structure that requires expert clinical expertise in its management."

SEAN COMBS FIREWORKS SHOW REFUSED

P. Diddy has been left fuming after his plans for a $100,000 firework display were rejected. East Hampton Town officials turned down the rapper's lavish proposal for his Labor Day party on September 2 because they were concerned the spectacle could attract boaters to a dangerous, rocky area. Diddy had planned a white-themed party in Northwest Harbor next month, and wanted to arrange a spectacular show of white pyrotechnics to finish the evening with a flourish. Town Supervisor William McGintee has also claimed Diddy's extravaganza was rejected because it could clash with another fireworks display planned for nearby on the same night. The town has awarded the rapper a permit for his white party, which has been a hit with stars since the late 90s. Diddy's representatives are yet to comment on the firework ban. Meanwhile, 50 Cent has revealed he dislikes Diddy. The 'In Da Club' star - real name Curtis Jackson - insists he has no desire to be friends with Diddy. He said: "In business, I respect what he does. But if we liked each other, we'd call each other to talk for no reason. And me and Puffy, we don't have conversations."

DIDDY GETS CAR STOLEN IN ST. TROPEZ

SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS was the victim of a car theft - with ROD STEWART’s daughter KIMBERLY as the culprit.The socialite decided to take the $700,000 (£350,000) vehicle for a spin during a party hosted by the hip-hop mogul in St Tropez - but forgot to inform Combs of her plan, according to reports.A source tells British newspaper the Daily Mirror, "Diddy did not see the funny side at first. He had no idea it was a practical joke. He thought it was stolen."He had his flunkies on a wild goose chase looking all over the place for his car - it’s his baby. Diddy and his minders were stressing out until someone piped up that they had seen Kimberly running off giggling with the keys and a friend in tow." The car was reportedly returned to Combs the next morning.

DIDDY WRITES SONG ON BREAKUP

P. Diddy has written a song about his split from Kim Porter. The rapper debuted 'Through the Pain. aka Kim Porter' and its accompanying video on Black Entertainment Television's '106 and Park' show last Thursday. Diddy - real name Sean Combs - is said to have penned the song is response to Kim's recent interview discussing their break-up. A source told hip-hop website Sohh.com: "This is how he's coming back. Basically it's like, 'You're putting me through hell.' " Kim - who dated the music mogul on and off for 10 years - has bought a luxury Beverly Hills home for her and the couple's children, 10-year-old Christian, and seven-month-old twin girls D'Lila and Jessie. The model-and-actress also has a son with former lover musician Al B. Sure. Misa Hylton-Brimm - mother of Diddy's oldest son Justin - has said Justin is missing his half brother and sisters. She was overheard telling friends: "We really miss Kim and the kids since she packed up and moved to Los Angeles."

SEAN COMBS MILLION DOLLAR SPLIT

P. Diddy's split from Kim Porter could cost him $1.2 million a year. The music mogul - real name Sean Combs - already pays the mother of his son Justin, Misa Hylton-Brim, $30,000 a month in child support, but that figure is set to be dwarfed by the maintenance he may have to provide Porter to care for their three children. Celebrity divorce lawyer Raoul Felder said: "With Misa Hylton-Brim receiving approximately $30,000 a month, there is no reason that Ms. Porter shouldn't be able to get close to $100,000 or more per month in child support. "That amount accounts for Porter having three children with Combs and inflation in the years since Misa received the ruling in her case." Porter is mother to 10-year-old Christian and seven-month-old twin girls D'Lila Star and Jesse James from her 10 year on/off relationship with P. Diddy. Meanwhile, the rapper has been enjoying the single life since he and Porter split. Two weekends ago - days before Porter announced their separation - Diddy was seen "canoodling with a brunette in a cabana with three bodyguards blocking him from fans and paparazzi" at the Star Room in the Hampton's. Last Saturday the hip-hop mogul hosted the All White Diddy Affair at Baltimore's Gardel's Supper Club where he was seen getting "friendly" with a mystery blond. A source told People magazine: "He came in first and then security brought the girls up to the VIP area on the second floor. "They arrived with him. They came out from the same Hummer that I saw Diddy come out earlier. "He seemed happy, very pleasant, and very carefree. He was dancing, and so was the girl with the blond hair - she was dancing with him. She was really enjoying herself."

MOGUL DIDDY BUY'S BLING FOR KIDS

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is making sure his infant twins are the queens of bling by buying up all manner of "cute" kiddie diamond accessories. The flamboyant star's kids, Jesse James and D'Lila Star, were born in December and the proud dad has already amassed a safe full of elaborate jewelry for them. He says, "You start buying the gifts like the earrings and the necklaces and the bracelets. ... I bought it for them for now. "They're about to get their ears pierced, maybe, in, like, a couple of months -- they have to at least be, like, a year. I wanna wait for their first birthday but I already bought the stuff. "They have little diamond necklaces, really cute things. ... You'd be amazed the things they have. ... I'm a real proud dad; you've gotta go looking for the stuff."