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This week, we dive into the hottest topics making headlines:

   •   Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs face allegations in a shocking civil lawsuit.

   •   Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide—what it means after the dismissal of his manslaughter charge.

   •   The Golden Globe nominations are out—who’s leading the pack this year?

   •   The Kansas City Chiefs clinch the AFC West in a dramatic walk-off field goal win against the Chargers.

 

In Industry News, we explore:

   •   Hutch’s Super Villain Series launch and its bold new direction.

   •   The opening of the Cigar Family Academy of Arts in the Dominican Republic.

   •   Plasencia’s exclusive Year of the Snake Culebra.

   •   The upcoming Supreme Leaf Royal Perfecto, set to drop in early 2025.

   •   Alex Goldman joining Brandshopper, the parent company of CigarPage.com.

   •   Luciano Cigars and ATL Cigar Co. part ways—what’s next for both brands?

 

This week’s Shop of the Week is BL Luxuries, and our Listener of the Week is Joshua Richter from the Man Stream Podcast.

 

Don’t miss this jam-packed episode filled with breaking news, industry updates, and our signature takes on all things cigars and culture.