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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
Sara Whitman / Page Six:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly drugged victims with horse tranquilizer in their drinks: attorney
Discussion: Suggest, Extra 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
TMZ.com:
Rich Homie Quan Died From Accidental Drug Overdose, Including Fentanyl  —  RICH HOMIE QUAN DIED FROM FENTANYL OVERDOSE ... Other Drugs Involved Too  —  EXCLUSIVE … Rich Homie Quan died from a toxic mix of several different drugs, including fentanyl ... TMZ has learned.
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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
Daily Mail:
Wendy Williams breaks silence on Diddy sex trafficking investigation - years after she was criticized for speaking out against the disgraced rapper  —  Wendy Williams has spoken out in the wake of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' arrest, claiming it was ‘about time’ the disgraced rapper was investigated.
Rachel Dodes / Esquire:
The Confessions Of Andrew Garfield  —  The actor has big ideas about life and death—even a theory about the nature of time.  Over an afternoon at one of his favorite New York City haunts, the actor let us into his world.  —  Andrew Garfield had a decision to make.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared and Vanity Fair
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 …
Lucy Feldman / TIME:
Sabrina Carpenter Has Waited Her Whole Life for This … Sabrina Carpenter is settling into a tiny banquette, one leg in pinstripe capris folded onto the bench, when she orders a... cappuccino.  The obvious joke hangs in the air.  “I've intentionally stopped myself from getting them now,” the “Espresso” singer says.
Discussion: Just Jared and UPROXX
Financial Times:
Pink Floyd agrees deal to sell music rights to Sony for $400mn  —  The deal struck this week marks the end of years of infighting among band members over the sale  —  Pink Floyd, the British rock band, has agreed to sell the rights to their vast catalogue of music including hits such as Wish …
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Buckingham Palace makes a mistake with Princess Beatrice baby announcement - did you spot it?  —  The royal is expecting her second child next spring  —  Buckingham Palace shared the happy news that Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child on Tuesday, but they made an error in the announcement.
Faye James / HELLO!:
Angelina Jolie sparks debate as she makes radiant appearances with British rapper Akala  —  Angelina Jolie has sparked debate after being spotted with British rapper and political activist Akala, reigniting speculation about the nature of their relationship.
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).
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.
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
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
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.
 
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TMZ.com:
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Shalini Ramachandran / Wall Street Journal:
Cablevision founder Charles Dolan, a cable TV industry pioneer who launched HBO and AMC Networks and whose family controls Madison Square Garden, dies at 98

Farhad Manjoo / Slate:
Reddit must continue growing its ad and content licensing revenue to justify its market valuation, which could fast-track the platform's “enshittification”

Lillian Rizzo / CNBC:
Industry executives say media companies expect ad spending to stabilize in 2025 and even grow for platforms with sports and live events

 
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