Herb Scribner

Washington, D.C.

Media, style, fashion, pop culture, entertainment

Education: University of Massachusetts at Amherst, BA in journalism

Herb Scribner is a breaking news reporter for features at The Washington Post. He previously worked at Axios, where he wrote about breaking news in politics, entertainment and sports. Before that, he worked at the Deseret News in Salt Lake City as an entertainment reporter and editor, covering movies, television, pop culture and trending news.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charged with sex-trafficking, denied bail

Combs’s indictment and arrest follows several sexual assault lawsuits against him and Homeland Security raids on two of his mansions.

September 17, 2024
Sean “Diddy” Combs arrives at a movie premiere at the CBS Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles on May 30, 2018.

What to know about the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indictment on sex trafficking, racketeering charges

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Here’s what we learned from the unsealed 14-page federal indictment.

September 17, 2024
Sean “Diddy” Combs, seen in 2017 at the Met Gala, was arrested Monday by federal agents on multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking.

The best — and most shocking — moments at the 2024 Emmy Awards

“Hacks” took the top comedy prize over “The Bear.” “Shogun” made history and broke an Emmys record. And “Baby Reindeer” won enough statues to turn your nose red.

September 16, 2024
Anna Sawai won for outstanding leading actress in a drama.

Emmys 2024 recap: ‘Shogun,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Baby Reindeer’ won big

“Shogun,” “Hacks,” “The Bear” and “Baby Reindeer” were among the big winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards.

September 15, 2024

The Emmys are back for the second time in 2024. Here’s how to watch.

The Emmy Awards are back after about nine months since the last award show. “Shogun” and “The Bear” appear poised for big nights.

September 15, 2024

He’s TV’s most beloved creepy guy

Michael Emerson, the star of “Evil” and “Lost,” explains how he found his niche.

September 14, 2024

The best moments from the MTV VMAs, as Taylor Swift wins big

Performers at MTV’s 40th annual Video Music Awards included Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, LL Cool J and Camila Cabello.

September 12, 2024

Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard sues Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for alleged abuse

In a new lawsuit, Dawn Richard accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of groping and threatening her, and claims she witnessed Combs abuse Cassie Ventura.

September 12, 2024
Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2018.

MTV VMAs 2024: How to watch, who’s hosting and who will be performing

Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are among the celebrities expected at the 2024 VMAs.

September 11, 2024
A statue of the MTV Moon Man on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York in 2018.

Michigan judge awards $100M to inmate who sued Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

The ruling in sexual-assault lawsuit is the first handed down since R&B singer Cassie sued Combs last year. The entertainment mogul’s attorney says he will appeal.

September 10, 2024
Sean “Diddy” Combs, wearing a fur coat, attends a basketball game in 2017.