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Fame Under Fire

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Sex Trafficking
Sean Diddy Combs
Sean Combs
Sean 'diddy' Combs
Diddy
Cassie Ventura
New York
Racketeering
Cassie
Sean "diddy" Combs
Blake Lively
Justin Baldoni
Brigitte Macron
Prostitution
Jane
Criminal Defense
Candace Owens
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Jeffrey Epstein

Fame Under Fire is the BBC podcast following the world's biggest celebrity trials and the stories surrounding them. From the D4vd murder case to the trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis over the shooting of Tupac Shakur, Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty takes you inside the courtroom and beyond the headlines, separating evidence from speculation as major legal cases unfold in real time.

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Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is joined by reporter Sam Mulick, who explains the medical examiner’s findings, sexually explicit material allegedly recovered from D4vd’s phone, messages about Celeste’s pregnancy and abortion, and plans for her to leave h... more

DNA consistent with Celeste is found at 11 locations in D4vd’s Tesla and garage, as the court hears initial evidence from the medical examiner’s office. There are some graphic descriptions and disturbing content that some listeners and viewers may fi... more

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty brings you the latest from inside the courtroom for day two of D4vd’s preliminary hearing.

There are some graphic descriptions and disturbing content that some listeners and viewers may find distressing. The court is told... more

Fame Under Fire is inside the courtroom for day one of the preliminary hearing involving singer d4vd, whose real name is David Burke.

This podcast contains some disturbing scenes.

Our reporter joins Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty from the Clara Shortri... more

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Recent Guests

Neda Taufik
BBC New York correspondent
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Tom Clare
Lawyer for Macron defense
Macron defense team
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Daniel Nardello
Lawyer (Macron defense team)
Macron defense team
Episode: Live at the Crossed Wires Festival 2026
Shaun Kent
Criminal defense attorney
Self-employed / Law practice
Episode: The new celebrity lawyers: When social media meets the courtroom
Jennifer An
Model who alleges sexual assault in 2010 on a music video set
Self / Plaintiff
Episode: Kanye sexually assaulted me, says model, but he says it's art
Jessie Weinstein
Attorney representing Jennifer An
Weinstein Law (as stated in show)
Episode: Kanye sexually assaulted me, says model, but he says it's art
Shawn Kent
Trial attorney
Independent or law firm (mentioned as resident trial attorney)
Episode: D4vd case shocks as prosecutors reveal new evidence claims
Sean Kent
Resident trial attorney
South Carolina
Episode: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit
Lars Brevanger
Norwegian freelance journalist following the trial
Unknown publication
Episode: The trial of Marius Borg Høiby

Host

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Host of Fame Under Fire

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 567 ratings
  • Speakeasy

    •EPISODE: Lively v Baldoni (April 16). Annoying Host Catchphrase: “It speaks to …”

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    (Gibberer)
    Australia3 months ago
  • Excellent

    Really enjoying this podcast. I’ve been following since the Diddy trial & have loved the evolution into Fame under Fire. AMD is a great host & love the addition of Shawn for his legal insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaurenGR84
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Will they or won’t they

    Invested!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T—ais
    United States4 months ago
  • Hater

    Anoushka’s hate on Taylor swift is literally so uncalled for. Enough is enough she’s not on trial. Quit speaking out of turn on things you don’t know.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    moonboot520
    United States5 months ago
  • Not the best journalism

    I enjoyed the P Diddy trial updates but the baldoni-lively podcast showcased a low level of journalism. It’s OK if you are clear you are just an entertainment podcast I guess… Presenting baldoni’s arguments but not his evidence, and countering them with Lively’s un-evidenced claims from 11 months ago is poor and deceiving. The next episode is going to showcase her response - here’s hoping you’ll also counter it with 11 months of facts.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Shadimay9
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Fans appreciate accessible breakdowns of complex cases and media narratives.
Some reviews flag perceived bias or sensationalism in discussing high-profile figures.
Listeners praise the host's clear, measured analysis and engaging interview style.
Critics note fast pacing can be hard to follow for legal newcomers.

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D4vd on trial, Witnesses to take the stand
Q: With a preliminary hearing, how is it not biasing a potential jury pool when they lay out the evidence to determine if the case should go forward?
The speakers explain that although press and public access can influence perceptions, the selection process includes voir dire and peremptory challenges to mitigate bias, and the core standard is whether there is probable cause for the case to proceed.
Diddy’s leaked tape controversy and the appeal to overturn his sentence
Q: Why is there so much debate about using acquitted conduct at sentencing?
Because it can undermine the jury's verdict and lead to harsher penalties for conduct the jury explicitly did not find proven, raising concerns about fairness and the integrity of the trial process in the federal system.
Diddy’s leaked tape controversy and the appeal to overturn his sentence
Q: Sean, what does 'acquitted conduct' actually mean in layman's terms?
Acquitted conduct refers to actions a jury found not guilty of, which a judge cannot punish directly, but in federal sentencing, a judge may still consider those actions when determining the overall punishment, creating a potential mismatch between the jury verdict and the sentence.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit
Q: What do you think of that joint settlement statement?
Sean Kent says it was nuanced and carefully worded, crafted to avoid committing either side to public discussion while signaling resolution.
D4vd charged with murder after Celeste Rivas Hernandez case update
Q: Can you explain the difference between a grand jury indictment and a preliminary hearing in California?
In California, the grand jury can indict after hearing presented evidence in a secret proceeding, while a preliminary hearing is a public proceeding where the defense can question the state's case; both serve to determine whether there is probable cause to move forward to trial, but the grand jury process is private and the preliminary hearing is public.

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A sharp, legally wired take on high-profile celebrity, entertainment, and political cases, with expert guests breaking down complex litigation, evidentiary issues, and media narratives in plain language. Episodes often center on civil and criminal disputes, from celebrity settlements and defamation battles to grand jury procedures and digital-forensics in modern trials, all framed to help lay listeners understand what matters in the courtroom and how public narratives are shaped. A notable edge is the focus on practical legal analysis blended with pop-culture context, enabling quicker comprehension of nuanced topics for listeners who want a clear, trustworthy read on fast-moving cases.

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Recent guests on Fame Under Fire include:

1. Neda Taufik
2. Tom Clare
3. Daniel Nardello
4. Shaun Kent
5. Jennifer An
6. Jessie Weinstein
7. Shawn Kent
8. Sean Kent

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