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12:00 PM ET, October 1, 2022

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Adrian Wojnarowski / ESPN:
Sources: Investigation found Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka used crude language in dialogue with female subordinate prior to start of improper relationship  —  The independent law firm probe into Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka found that he used crude language in his dialogue …
TMZ.com:
CA Gov. Newsom Signs Rap Lyrics Bill, Ice Cube Shows Support  —  We got Cube at LAX a couple hours after CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law, and he told us he wants to see the other 49 states follow suit.  —  UPDATE  —  Ice Cube says rap is just entertainment, comparing rap lyrics to Stephen King novels.
Amethyst Tate / People.com:
The Actress Playing Amber Heard in ‘Hot Take’ Had Not Watched the Trial, Seen Heard's Movies Before Being Cast  —  Megan Davis and Mark Hapka spoke to the PEOPLE Every Day podcast about portraying Amber Heard and Johnny Depp in the upcoming Tubi original film
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Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Tarzan’ to Swing Again as Sony Picks Up Movie Rights (Exclusive)  —  The studio plans to reinvent the character for the 21st century.  —  Tarzan, the classic pulp hero created by Edgar Rice Buroughs, may be heading to the screen once again.  —  Sony Pictures has picked up the screen rights …
Discussion: Deadline, The Wrap, Just Jared and Collider
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Dua Lipa ‘smitten’ on Trevor Noah date, in ‘early’ stages of getting acquainted  —  Dua Lipa was darn near levitating during her dinner date with Trevor Noah earlier this week, Page Six has exclusively learned.  —  The London-born pop star, 27, and the South African comedian, 38 …
TMZ.com:
Leo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid Spotted at Same Paris Hotel During Fashion Week  —  It appears Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid have taken their rumored romance overseas ... hanging out in Paris while she wows the crowds at fashion week.  —  Check out the pics, Gigi was seen arriving to her room …
Paige Strout / E! Online:
RHOC's Heather Dubrow Shuts Down Rumors Her Husband Terry Cheated  —  Heather Dubrow took to Instagram to dismiss cheating rumors against her husband, Terry, as well as claims she's been skipping out filming season 17 of The Real Housewives of Orange County.  —  Heather Dubrow is setting the record straight.
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Clark Collis / EW.com:
Bond producer remembers ‘very sad’ meeting with Amy Winehouse about recording 007 song  —  New Prime Video documentary The Sound of 007 details the history of the James Bond theme, scores, and the late singer's proposed plan to record the song for 2008's Quantum of Solace. … More
Discussion: IndieWire, Billboard, Collider and Variety
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Kourtney Kardashian fans shocked by photo of grown-up Penelope Disick  —  Though fans have been keeping up with every facet of the Kardashians' lives for decades, it's still hard to believe that their kids are growing up!  —  Instagram users were left floored Thursday after Kourtney Kardashian …
Discussion: E! Online
Amy Lamare / E! Online:
Topher Grace and Wife Ashley Hinshaw Expecting Baby No. 3  —  That 70s Show alum Topher Grace shared that his wife Ashley Hinshaw is pregnant with the couple's third child during an interview with Kelly Clarkson.  See his sweet announcement.  —  Topher Grace and Ashley Hinshaw are about to be outnumbered.
TMZ.com:
‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Todrick Hall Ordered To Pay $102k In Unpaid Rent Lawsuit  —  TODRICK HALL JUDGE ORDERS HIM TO PAY $102K ... In Unpaid Rent Lawsuit  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Choreographer and former “Celebrity Big Brother” contestant Todrick Hall may need to downsize …
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Bachelor Nation's Caila Quinn Is Pregnant, Expecting 1st Child With Husband Nick Burrello  —  Ready for baby!  Caila Quinn and husband Nick Burrello are expecting their first child, Us Weekly can exclusively reveal.  —  “We are 3 and 1/2 months along!  I've been feeling quite nauseous …
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Caila Quinn Is Pregnant, Expecting 1st Child With Husband Nick: Details
Discussion: Celebuzz and Full Feed
 
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Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
The US Senate passes the TikTok divestment bill by a margin of 79-18; the legislation now heads to President Biden, who has committed to sign the bill into law

Winston Cho / The Hollywood Reporter:
The FTC bans noncompete clauses that restrict job switching, potentially complicating hiring in Hollywood as firms try to protect trade secrets and other info

Rolling Stone:
Ex-AMI CEO David Pecker testifies about agreeing to be Trump's “eyes and ears” and how the National Enquirer used Michael Cohen's prompts to bash Trump rivals

 
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