The daily gossip: Jimmy Fallon accused of erratic behavior at 'The Tonight Show,' Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison, and more

1. Jimmy Fallon accused of erratic behavior at 'The Tonight Show'

Some Jimmy Fallon staffers probably won't be sending him thank you notes anytime soon. A bombshell new Rolling Stone exposé alleges "The Tonight Show" is a toxic workplace, and the "ugly environment" starts with Fallon's "erratic behavior." The report cites current and former employees, who allege staffers fear the comedian's "outbursts" and regularly cry in guests' dressing rooms. Fallon has allegedly snapped at crew members and berated employees, and two sources alleged they witnessed him "seemingly inebriated" at work. "Fallon's behavior seemed to be dependent on if he appeared to be hungover from the night before," the article described, and a source said "you never knew which Jimmy we were going to get." In one incident, Fallon allegedly scolded a crew member in front of Jerry Seinfeld, who told the host to apologize. An NBC spokesperson told Rolling Stone that "providing a respectful working environment is a top priority," and any issues raised by employees have been "investigated and action has been taken where appropriate."

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2. Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison

Disgraced "That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson will be remaining behind bars into his 70s. The actor was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday after he was convicted earlier this year on charges of raping two women. His victims both spoke at his sentencing hearing in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. "You are pathetic, disturbed and completely violent," one of the women reportedly said. "The world is better off with you in prison." The other woman reportedly said Masterson has "not shown an ounce of remorse for the pain he caused," and he "belonged behind bars for the safety of all the women he came into contact with." Masterson's conviction in May came after a prior mistrial, though the jury was deadlocked on one count. A judge on Thursday also denied Masterson's request for a new trial.

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3. Bruce Springsteen postpones performances due to peptic ulcer disease

Get well soon, Boss. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have postponed all performances scheduled for September, as he is "being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease," according to a statement. "Over here on E Street, we're heartbroken to have to postpone these shows," Springsteen said. "First, apologies to our fabulous Philly fans who we missed a few weeks ago. We'll be back to pick these shows up and then some. Thank you for your understanding and support." Springsteen's medical advisers urged him to postpone the shows, the statement noted. He previously rescheduled a pair of Philadelphia concerts due to illness. According to the Mayo Clinic, peptic ulcers are "open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine," and stomach pain is the most common symptom. But Springsteen promised he'll be "back soon." After all, he's tougher than the rest.

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4. Kourtney Kardashian was rushed into 'urgent fetal surgery' that saved baby's life

Details of Travis Barker's recent family emergency have finally been revealed. On Sept. 1, Blink-182 postponed several shows and said that Barker had to return home "due to an urgent family matter," leading fans to express concern for his wife, Kourtney Kardashian. The "Kardashians" star, who is pregnant with the couple's first child together, has now taken to Instagram to share that she was rushed into "urgent fetal surgery" recently. "I will be forever grateful to my incredible doctors for saving our baby's life," she said. "I am eternally grateful to my husband who rushed to my side from tour to be with me in the hospital and take care of me afterwards, my rock." Kardashian added that "walking out of the hospital with my baby boy in my tummy and safe was the truest blessing." In his own post on X, formerly Twitter, Barker thanked fans for "all the support."

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5. Al Pacino's girlfriend seeks physical custody of their child

She wants to say hello to their little friend. Al Pacino's 29-year-old girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, has filed a petition in Los Angeles seeking full physical custody of their 3-month-old son, TMZ reports. Alfallah welcomed the baby boy in June, leaving fans shocked that the actor had become a father again at age 83. According to The Blast, Alfallah is asking for "reasonable visitation" for Pacino and has agreed to give him joint legal custody, allowing him to be involved in major decisions in the child's life. She also reportedly included a voluntary declaration of parentage, proving that Pacino is the father. TMZ initially reported that Pacino and Alfallah have split up, but despite this filing, his rep denied that. "Al and Noor have successfully worked together and have mutually reached agreements regarding their child, Roman," the rep said. "They are still together." Just when we thought she was out…

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