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4 days ago | thebeatnewhaven.iheart.com | Tony Centeno

Photo: Getty ImagesCassie told the court she was too scared to turn down Sean "Diddy" Combs' demands for freak-offs while they were together. The very pregnant singer was called on by the prosecution to testify during her ex-boyfriend's sex trafficking trial in New York City on Tuesday, May 13. She began by telling the court her age, occupation and how long she dated Combs. The prosecutor asked her if they had gotten into arguments during their relationship.

1 week ago | thebeatnewhaven.iheart.com | Jovonne Ledet

Photo: Getty ImagesRondell Sheridan, an actor best known for his role on Disney Channel's That's So Raven, has been hospitalized with severe pancreatitis. In an Instagram post on Wednesday (May 7), Sheridan, 66, who portrayed Victor Baxter on Raven-Symoné's hit show, revealed that he was hospitalized and diagnosed with pancreatitis. “On April 10th, I was on the road and got sick. Went to the hospital, and they thought it was gastric.

2 weeks ago | thebeatnewhaven.iheart.com | Namath Pitts

We spoke with Chris Nikolis, co-coordinator of the Suffield PMC Kids Ride about the upcoming event. The Suffield PMC Kids Ride, presented by Koverage Insurance Group is back and we can’t wait. It is their 14th event and we look forward to adding to the $580,000 raised for The Jimmy Fund/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute since 2012. For more information visit their website http://kids.pmc.org/suffield

2 weeks ago | thebeatnewhaven.iheart.com | Namath Pitts

We spoke with CCAR Executive Director Stacy Charpentier about addiction and recovery. CCAR is a centralized resource in CT for all things recovery. Whether you are contemplating a life in recovery, are new to recovery or are in long-term recovery, CCAR is here to help you to navigate the recovery community, by connecting you with others in recovery and providing access to area support services. For more information visit their website https://ccar.us

3 weeks ago | thebeatnewhaven.iheart.com | T Roy

Turns out, dogs really are our best friends. A new study reveals that dog owners are more satisfied with their pups than with most humans in their lives – with the exception of their kids. According to researchers, dog owners say they get more emotional support and companionship and have fewer conflicts with their dogs compared to relatives, partners, or friends. The bond between dogs and their owners is kinda like a parent-child relationship – full of affection and very little drama.