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Don Kaplan / New York Post:
$40M PUTS VIEIRA ERA NEARER — April 5, 2006 — Meredith Vieira is on the verge of a $40 million payday to take over for Katie Couric on the "Today" show, sources revealed. — The deal, which could be completed as soon as today, would put "The View" star on the couch of the No. 1 morning show next fall.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Couric Leaving Today Show — Saying that "sometimes change is good," Katie Couric - after 15 years cohosting NBC's Today show - will jump ship to anchor the CBS Evening News, she announced on Today Wednesday morning. — She will become the first woman to serve as sole anchor of a network flagship newscast.
David Bauder / Associated Press:
CBS Confirms Katie Couric Anchor Deal — NEW YORK - On her 15th anniversary on "Today," Katie Couric told viewers Wednesday she's leaving NBC to join CBS, where she will become the first woman appointed to anchor a network evening newscast alone. — "I wanted to tell all of you out there who have watched …
NY Daily News:
Something for Holmes to chew on — Tom Cruise may have found a way to keep Katie Holmes from violating the precepts of Scientology and shrieking in pain when she gives birth to their child. — It's a specially crafted adult pacifier, reports Star magazine.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Tom Cruise Reveals His Abusive Childhood — With fiancée Katie Holmes close to giving birth, Tom Cruise has admitted his own father was no role model. — Speaking to Parade magazine, Cruise - who has two children with ex-wife Nicole Kidman - said of his father, Thomas Cruise Mapother III …
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TMZ:
Rap Mogul Loses Battle in Death Row Records Case — Suge Knight files for bankruptcy in Federal Court — (April 4, 1:30PM ET) — One of Hollywood's original "Kings of Bling" has gone bust. Marion "Suge" Knight, head of Death Row Records, has filed for Chapter 11 personal bankruptcy this morning in federal court, TMZ has learned.
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Rap Mogul 'Suge' Knight Seeking Bankruptcy — Rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight is seeking federal bankruptcy protection for himself and his Death Row Records, his lawyer said Tuesday. — At issue is an unpaid judgment against Knight for $107 million that was awarded to Lydia Harris …
Hollywoodtuna:
Jessica Alba's Boyfriend Is A Gentleman — I'm a little old school. I open doors for women. I'll pull out my dates chair at dinner and I'll never let the girl I'm with carry anything. You could imagine my surprise to see little Jessica Alba lugging around garbage bags!
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Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Garth Brooks's Ex Kidnapped at Gunpoint — Sandy Brooks, ex-wife of country music star Garth Brooks, was kidnapped at gunpoint by a man who worked on her Oklahoma farm, authorities said Tuesday. — The incident occurred after Brooks cooperated with a bail bondsman who wanted to arrest the worker on her property Monday.
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Teri Hatcher Says She's Not With Ryan Seacrest — In an interview with "Access Hollywood's" Billy Bush airing tonight on NBC, Teri Hatcher talks about her relationship with Ryan Seacrest, the public's interest in her dating habits, and the possibility of using a dating service.
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Kate Beckinsale is Probably Wonder Woman — British actress Kate Beckinsale is now the favorite to grab the coveted lead in Joss Whedon's upcoming film, Wonder Woman. There have been several actresses linked to the role such as Sarah Michelle Gellar, Katie Holmes, Jennifer Connelly …
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Joint casino fizzles, but — Clooney, Pitt not at odds — Don't bet the house on rumors that George Clooney and Brad Pitt have fallen out over a casino development deal. — A report yesterday claimed Clooney was "steamed" at his "Ocean's 11" pal because Pitt "first backed out of a plan …
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Michael Douglas: US men are girly — Michael Douglas has taken a swipe at American men - for being too girly. — The Hollywood heavyweight - who is married to Welsh beauty Catherine Zeta-Jones - says modern males spend too much time grooming and pampering themselves to be real men.
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Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Whitney Houston, we have a problem — Plus: Is Jessica Simpson not serious about adoption? — Whitney Houston's woes continue. — Fans of the once clean-cut singer were shocked by recent photos of her that ran in tabs along with allegations of cocaine use.
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Associated Press:
Theater Pulls Trailer for 'United 93' — NEW YORK - A New York City movie theater has pulled the trailer for "United 93," which chronicles in real time the hijacked United Airlines flight that crashed into a Western Pennsylvania field on Sept. 11. — The AMC Loews Lincoln Square 12 theater …
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Confessions Is Good For The Soul — At least she's tryin', y'all ... check out these pictures of Britney Spears gettin' primped and polished at a salon in Malibu, CA: — Ugh ... perhaps all hope is lost for good. [Source, thanks Blair] — Pink reader Robin sends in this hilarious vid clip …
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Wedding Rumor Quiets Aniston, Ignites Keener — That's what friends are for. — As Today show entertainment correspondent Jill Rappaport grilled Jennifer Aniston Tuesday about the latest rumors surrounding her and boyfriend Vince Vaughn, the 37-year-old actress clammed up on national TV.
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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Stamos Admitted to "ER" — County General is becoming a veritable full house. — Erstwhile Uncle Jesse John Stamos has signed on as a series regular on ER, reprising the role he tried out during a guest stint on the NBC show last fall. — Stamos had been in negotiations for the past month …
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Dana Reeve to Be Remembered on Broadway — Family and friends of late actress and activist Dana Reeve, who died of lung cancer at age 44 on March 6, will pay tribute to her April 10 at a private, invitation-only memorial service to be held at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway.
FemaleFirst:
Pete Doherty's shopping trouble — Pete Doherty is in trouble for walking out of a designer store without paying for his shopping. — The troubled Babyshambles rocker reportedly picked out a coat, a watch and two scarves at a swanky Burberry store in Austria - then strolled out without paying for the scarves.
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