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10:30 AM ET, January 19, 2010

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Wall Street Journal:
NBC to Pay $40 Million to Show Conan O'Brien the Door  —  Conan O'Brien is close to signing a nearly $40 million deal to walk away from his dream job hosting NBC's “The Tonight Show,” bringing down the curtain on one of the entertainment industry's biggest debacles in years.
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Bob Tourtellotte / Fan Fare:
Jay Leno tells his side of Conan O'Brien, NBC saga  —  So much has been made in the media about the jokes flying around on late-night television dealing with NBC's handling of its situation with Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien.  But Monday night — with industry watchers were STILL waiting …
TMZ.com:
MTV ‘Teen Mom’ Allegedly Choked by Her Mother  —  One of the young mothers from the MTV reality show “Teen Mom” was allegedly choked and then hit by her 54-year-old mom this weekend — and mom is now facing domestic violence charges.  —  The Council Bluffs Police Department …
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Southwest Iowa News:
Bluffs Police arrest mother of MTV subject  —  Council Bluffs police arrested the mother of an MTV reality show subject after she allegedly assaulted her daughter Saturday.  —  Police responded to 332 Willow Ave. at 1 p.m. after a report of a domestic disturbance.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Julia Roberts Was The Mimi Of The Golden Globes  —  If you're going to attend, watch or even think about the Golden Globes, then it's best if you do it with the sweet nectar running through your veins.  Julia Roberts knew this, so that's why she did body shots off of herself in the limo on the way to Golden Globes.
Discussion: Gawker.TV
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Brittany Talarico / OK! Magazine:
Kate Hudson: The Golden Globes Need More Food!
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Us Weekly:
Demi Moore Skipped Globes Because of “a Bad Hair Day”
Us Weekly:
Mariah Carey: Relax, I Only Had “Two Sips” of Champagne at Globes
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Fan Fare
Rob Shuter / Popeater:
Jen Aniston and Gerard Butler Get X-Rated ... But Are They Dating?  —  You saw them in full flirt mode at the Golden Globes, and now Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler are taking it one step further.  In what will surely get more people talking (and drooling) about the relationship status …
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Friend Says Lindsay Lohan Is Still Cutting Herself  —  Lately, Lindsay Lohan has been tweeting about helping the people of Haiti and about her documentary chronicling the trafficking of women in India.  —  But those close to the starlet fear she may be ignoring her most important cause: herself.
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Exclusive: ‘Glee’ and Neil Patrick Harris to make beautiful music together  —  Remember that giant scoop I told you (via Twitter) I had gotten at the Golden Globes?  This is it: Neil Patrick Harris is nearing a deal to appear in the May sweeps Glee episode that's being helmed by his Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog director, Joss Whedon.
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Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Exclusive: ‘Glee’ boss on Rachel/Puck, Kurt's new BF, and Madonna!
Discussion: AfterElton.com and TV Envy
TMZ.com:
Jeff Conaway Hospitalized — Badly Injured  —  Jeff Conaway from “Grease” was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital today — and according to his girlfriend, he suffered devastating injuries.  —  Jeff's girlfriend, Vikki Lizzi, tells TMZ Jeff fell down a staircase this morning at his home …
Mark Gray / People.com:
Kid Rock: A Taylor Swift Fan  —  Kid Rock isn't necessarily a fan of Taylor Swift's music, but he's definitely a fan of Taylor Swift.  —  While he admits he doesn't often reach for Swift's self-titled or Fearless albums when he's in the mood for country, he wishes the country cutie continued success.
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Paranormal Activity 2’ gets ready with ‘Saw VI’ director  —  Something's moving in the “Paranormal Activity 2” house.  —  Paramount has hired screenwriter Michael R. Perry and director Kevin Greutert to create the sequel to 2009's biggest surprise hit, “Paranormal Activity,” …
Marc Graser / Variety:
Gregg pulls double duty  —  'Iron Man's' Agent Coulson to reprise role in ‘Thor’  —  Clark Gregg is crossing paths with another Marvel superhero.  —  A regular on CBS' sitcom “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” Gregg will reprise his role from “Iron Man” as Agent Coulson in “Thor.”
People.com:
Katie Holmes Calls Suri ‘Magical’  —  Even when she leaves Suri home to go out on a date with husband Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes can't help but rave about her 3-year-old daughter.  —  “She's doing really well,” the actress told PEOPLE at The NY Times Style Magazine's Golden Globes cocktail party Friday night …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and ImNotObsessed.com
Sam Roberts / New York Times:
More Men Marrying Wealthier Wives  —  Beagy Zielinski is a German-born 28-year-old stylist who moved to New York to study fashion in 1995 and stayed.  Just before Christmas, she broke up with her blue-collar boyfriend, who repaired Navy ships.  —  “He was extremely insecure about my career …
Discussion: The Huffington Post
People.com:
Chris Pine and Olivia Munn Break Up  —  Though they kept things private while dating this fall, Star Trek star Chris Pine and actress Olivia Munn have ended their romance, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  The two kept their distance at the NY Times Style Magazine's Golden Globes cocktail party …
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Hailey Glassman Has Some Advice For Jon Gosselin's New Girlfriend  —  Hailey Glassman isn't surprised that her ex Jon Gosselin is dating again.  In fact, she thinks Jon's new girlfriend, 25-year-old Morgan Christie, is perfect for him.  —  EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: Jon Gosselin & Kate's Estranged Brother Go On A Bar Crawl!
Bill Paxton / New York Post:
Did Bill Paxton really just say that?  —  One of The Golden Globes most memorable moments was Michael C. Hall's victory in the Best Actor, TV Series Drama category for his wonderful work on “Dexter.”  Not only was this win long overdue, but the timing was even sweeter following last week's admission …
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Us Weekly:
Cancer-Stricken Michael C. Hall: “I'm on the Road to Recovery”
 
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TMZ.com:
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
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