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NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with a wave of 120 new sexual assault allegations  —  A Texas-based attorney said he's representing more than 100 accusers in a series of new lawsuits he'll file against Diddy.  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing dozens of new allegations of sexual assault in a series of lawsuits set to be filed.
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Washington Post:
120 additional sexual assault lawsuits to be filed against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs  —  One of the plaintiffs' attorneys called the filings “unprecedented in scope” in an interview with The Washington Post.  —  A team of lawyers announced Tuesday that it would be filing more than 100 sexual assault lawsuits …
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexually assaulting 25 minors — including a 9-year-old — in horrifying new allegations  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs was accused of sexually assaulting 25 minors — including a 9-year-old — during a shocking press conference.  —  Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee …
Sara Whitman / Page Six:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly drugged victims with horse tranquilizer in their drinks: attorney
Discussion: Extra, Suggest and Vibe
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Dad, Dies at 84  —  He played Gordy the weatherman on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ and earned an Emmy nom for his turn as the older Kunta Kinte on ‘Roots.’  —  John Amos, the TV writer turned Emmy-nominated actor who starred as the stoic father on Good Times …
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Jordan Moreau / Variety:
John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Dad and ‘Roots’ Actor, Dies at 84  —  John Amos, the star of “Good Times,” “Roots” and more, died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his representative confirmed to Variety on Tuesday.  He was 84.  —  “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share …
TMZ.com:
‘Good Times’ Star John Amos Dead at 84
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People:
Rich Homie Quan's Official Cause of Death Revealed Less Than a Month After Rapper Died at 34  —  Rich Homie Quan's cause of death has been revealed.  —  The hip-hop star, 34, died from an accidental drug overdose, according to a report by the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Rebecca Lewis / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Pauley Perrette reveals why she would ‘never’ return to acting after NCIS in rare interview  —  Pauley retired from acting in 2020  —  It's been six years since Pauley Perrette left NCIS and four since she retired from acting, and the 55-year-old has now revealed why she will “never again” return to the screen.
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FemaleFirst:
Daniel Day-Lewis appears to have returned to acting
Katelyn Polantz / CNN:
Olivia Nuzzi accuses ex-fiance of orchestrating blackmail campaign amid RFK relationship  —  New York magazine writer Olivia Nuzzi is publicly accusing her ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza, a prominent political journalist with Politico, of orchestrating a harassment and blackmail campaign …
Just Jared:
James Gunn Announces New DC Studios Movie ‘Dynamic Duo’ - Get the Details!  —  James Gunn and DC Studios have announced an upcoming new movie!  —  The co-CEO of the film studio for DC Comics shared the exciting news of the animated film Dynamic Duo on social media on Tuesday (October 1).
Discussion: The Mirror, Variety and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Raven-Symoné Mourns Dad Christopher B. Pearman's Death With IG Tribute  —  RAVEN-SYMONÉ MOURNS DAD'S DEATH  —  Raven-Symoné is heartbroken over the death of her dad, Christopher B. Pearman ... taking to IG to share a touching tribute in his memory.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared and E! Online
Daniel Trainor / Us Weekly:
What's Going On With Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce After She Skipped Games?  ‘Nothing Has Changed’ (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies  —  Taylor Swift hasn't hit the road with Travis Kelce and the Chiefs this season, but everything is just fine for the high-profile couple.
Gracie Hadland / The Cut:
Dakota Fanning Is Finally Letting Loose  —  After her surprising turn in The Perfect Couple, she's ready to reveal new sides of herself.  —  Dakota Fanning is aware of her reputation as the good girl, the sophisticated professional, the child star with a big grin and a precocious attitude.
Discussion: The Hollywood Reporter, People and Elle
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Lauryn Hill Sued for Fraud, Breach of Contract by Fugees Co-Founder Pras Michel (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Pras Michél, a founding member of Grammy-winning hip-hop group The Fugees, is suing his bandmate Lauryn Hill in federal court for fraud and breach of contract, among other claims …
Bryony Gooch / HELLO!:
Meet Madonna's boyfriend Akeem Morris — everything you need to know about the 28-year-old soccer player  —  The “Like a Prayer” singer has had a high profile love life  —  Keen-eyed Madonna fans may have spotted a new member of her entourage that she's looked particularly close to, as she has shared photos from her summer.
Discussion: The Mirror and Page Six
TMZ.com:
PETE ROSE DIED FROM HEART DISEASE ... Coroner Says  —  MLB legend Pete Rose died from heart disease ... officials announced Tuesday.  —  According to the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner in Nevada ... the official cause of death for Rose was determined as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Kat Moon / Cosmopolitan:
We Took the Guys of ‘Outer Banks’ to Therapy  —  Not literally though.  That's for the professionals.  But in this interview, Chase Stokes, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow, and Drew Starkey do get super vulnerable—about how fans will react to their new projects, their love-hate relationship with social media …
Julia Moore / People:
Tom Ellis and Meaghan Oppenheimer Talk Working Together on Tell Me Lies as a Real-Life Couple: ‘No Brainer’ (Exclusive)  —  The show's creator (Oppenheimer) and its newest star (Ellis) tell PEOPLE that “it's strange that it isn't strange” to work together on such a steamy series
Discussion: Just Jared
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Off Campus’ TV Series Based On Elle Kennedy's Books Ordered By Prime Video … The streamer has given a series order to Off Campus, a college-set romantic drama based on the international best-selling novels by Elle Kennedy, with Louisa Levy (Death and Other Details) serving as showrunner.
 
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Laura Benjamin / HELLO!:
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Max Tani / @maxwelltani:
Memo: WaPo's Matt Murray lays out plans for WP Ventures, the “third newsroom”; Krissah Thompson will be editor and Samantha Henig will be general manager

Leo Schwartz / Fortune:
Sources: CoinDesk owner Bullish fired three editors, including EIC Kevin Reynold, amid controversy over forcing editors to take down an article on Justin Sun

Stephen Alpher / CoinDesk:
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