The Cricket's Daily 3: Rumour has it, Adele's a mum

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Here's what's being talked about in pop culture:

• Adele's a mum! The pop singer and her boyfriend, water entrepreneur Simon Konecki, reportedly welcomed their first child, a baby boy, over the weekend. [Us Weekly]

• "Paranormal Activity 4" topped the box-office chart this weekend, with a haul of $30.4 million. That's millions less than what previous installments of the franchise took in on their opening weekends. No matter, though – reportedly, a fifth chapter has already been greenlit for next year. [Box Office Mojo, Deadline]

• Something else to look forward to when "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" arrives in December: A cameo by Stephen Colbert. [The Hollywood Reporter]