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12:45 PM ET, January 16, 2010

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Lew Harris / The Wrap:
It's Over!  NBC to Pay Conan $30M  —  By Sharon Waxman  —  This story was updated to add detail and amended to correct imprecisions at 5:30 p.m. from an earlier version.  NBC has its way out of the Conan Crisis.  The network has agreed to pay O'Brien $30 million to vacate the 11:35 p.m. …
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Conan O'Brien Stands To Make $30 Million To Walk Away From ‘Tonight’  —  Conan O'Brien will get quite the severance package, making $30 million to walk away from ‘The Tonight Show,’ clearing the way for Jay Leno's return to 11:35 PM.  —  The Wrap reports that O'Brien still has to sign the deal …
TMZ.com:
Conan O'Brien Strikes Departure Deal with NBC  —  Conan O'Brien and NBC have reached a settlement in principle and the big announcement is expected Saturday, sources tell TMZ.  —  We're told NBC has already given Conan's lawyers a draft of the agreement and his hired guns were going over it Friday night.
Discussion: Speakeasy
Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed | THR:
Fans rally behind O'Brien; ‘Tonight’ ratings beat Leno
The Huffington Post:
Dennis Hopper Divorce Shocker  —  WHAT'S YOUR REACTION?  —  Dennis Hopper, who is reportedly facing his ‘final days surrounded by family and friends,’ filed for divorce yesterday from his wife of 14 years, Victoria Hopper, the mother of their six-year-old daughter Galen.
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Dennis Hopper Files for Divorce  —  Dennis Hopper, who's battling cancer, has filed for divorce from his wife, Victoria, Los Angeles court records show.  —  The actor, 73, cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.  He's seeking to provide spousal support for Victoria.
Discussion: Popeater and The Dish Rag
The Sun:
Susan Boyles over again  —  Real Heroes - New Book Helps Support Armed Forces  —  SUSAN Boyle stunned passengers in a VIP lounge at Heathrow as she flew off the handle - dancing around and crooning into a MOP.  —  The swearing singer, 48, suddenly grabbed the makeshift “microphone” …
Just Jared:
Victoria Beckham & Her Blockbuster Boys  —  Victoria Beckham takes her sons — Brooklyn, 10, Romeo, 7, and Cruz, 4 — to rent a movie at Blockbuster Video in Hollywood on Friday night (January 15).  —  All the boys made silly faces and gestures for paparazzi!
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
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Georgina Littlejohn / Daily Mail:
Oh, the shame! …
Barbie Doll / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Cops Called To Tiger Woods Sex Addiction Rehab Facility  —  Cops were called Friday afternoon to the sex addiction facility where Tiger Woods is receiving treatment, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  As RadarOnline.com reported first in a world exclusive …
Discussion: Gawker and The Daily Caller
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Extra:
'The Bachelor's' Tenley Molzahn: 'I'm Pregnant'  —  “The Bachelor” Jake Pavelka isn't quite through with drama.  —  After the shocking revelation that contestant Rozlyn Papa allegedly had an “inappropriate” relationship with “Bachelor” staffer Ryan Callahan — which she denies …
Sarah Rollo / Digital Spy:
Streep, Bullock share best actress gong  —  Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock have been named as the joint winners of the Critics' Choice best actress award.  —  Both attended the 15th annual ceremony, held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Friday.
Discussion: X17 Online, Popeater and omg!
Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
Noah Wyle Separates from Wife  —  Noah Wyle and his wife, Tracy, have separated after 11 years of marriage, the actor's rep tells PEOPLE.  —  “Tracy Wyle and Noah Wyle, who separated in late October 2009, have confirmed they have entered into a mediation process,” rep Eddie Michaels announced in a statement on the couple's behalf.
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Josh Grossberg / E! Online:
Noah Wyle's Marriage in the ER
Us Weekly:
Jessica Biel: Justin Timberlake Relationship Is “Precious”  —  Good luck getting Jessica Biel to dish on her on-and-off relationship with singer Justin Timberlake.  —  “I don't want to talk about it,” she says in the February issue of Vogue.  “I don't feel the need to clear anything up.
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Rick Marshall / Splash Page:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Green Lantern’ Director Says Mark Strong In Talks to Play Sinestro, Confirms Kilowog, More!  —  “Sherlock Holmes” actor Mark Strong is in talks to play Sinestro in the “Green Lantern” movie, according to director Martin Campbell.  —  Speaking with MTV News during the junket for …
Popeater:
Is Miley Cyrus Wearing an Engagement Ring?  —  What's that on Miley Cyrus' left hand ring finger?  According to HollywoodLife.com, it could be an engagement ring from boyfriend Liam Hemsworth.  —  The 17-year-old star met Hemsworth, 19, on the set of their upcoming film ‘The Last Song’ in June of 2009.
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Jeff Labrecque / PopWatch:
Jimmy Kimmel torches Leno: Did he cross the line?  —  Jay Leno invited Jimmy Kimmel on his show last night, purportedly to reassure viewers there were no hard feelings over Kimmel's Tuesday-night stunt in which he dressed up as and imitated Leno for his entire show.  Not smart.
The Superficial:
Audrina Patrdige forgets she's 85% plastic, too  —  Despite the fact she won't admit to being recyclable herself, Audrina Patridge says she supports Heidi Montag's decision to undergo 500 reconstructive surgeries if it makes her happy.  People reports:
Discussion: iVillage
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From Mediagazer:

Oliver Darcy / Status:
New York Magazine says Olivia Nuzzi is on leave after admitting a personal relationship with a campaign figure; sources: the person is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Cecilia Kang / New York Times:
A US FTC report on the data practices of Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and six other companies finds “vast surveillance” of consumers to monetize their information

Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

 
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