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TMZ.com:
Conan O'Brien, NBC Reach $45Mil Settlement — Conan O'Brien and NBC worked out their final conflict hours ago and have reached a $45 million settlement ... and we've learned it's a sweeter deal for Conan than anyone thought. — Network sources tell TMZ the “mitigation” clause was taken off the table.
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Bill Carter / New York Times:
Conan O'Brien and NBC to Part Ways — Say farewell to Conan O'Brien. — After a last long night of negotiations, the deal to end Mr. O'Brien's short term as host of “The Tonight Show” was concluded with an agreement that will pay him about $32 million and free him up to return to television in eight months.
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PopWatch:
This Week's Cover: TV's 50 Biggest Bombs Ever! — Sometimes TV networks, producers, or actors do something so stupid, it makes you ask: What the heck were they thinking? In that spirit, we decided to take time out to honor (if you want to call it that) television's biggest bombs and blunders.
PopEater:
Now It's Personal: Jay Leno Jokes About Dave Letterman's Marriage — Dave Letterman teed off on Jay Leno earlier this week in relation to the NBC ‘Tonight’ mess, and now Leno is fighting back directly at his nemesis — only this time, it's personal instead of business.
Adalian / The Wrap:Exclusive: Conan, NBC Officially Splitsville
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People.com:
Tara Reid Is Engaged! — Tara Reid and boyfriend Michael Axtmann were having dinner at The Little Door restaurant in Los Angeles on Monday night when Axtmann asked for something not on the menu: Reid's hand in marriage. — “Michael surprised Tara with a beautiful round brilliant cut ring,” the actress's rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.
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TMZ.com:
David Beckham Sexually Violated by Reporter — David Beckham grabbed headlines in Milan after a woman from an Italian prank show grabbed his crotch — carrying out a full-on sexual assault for what she thought would be a funny TV segment. — The video shows a “reporter” …
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Rob Shuter / PopEater:
No Haiti Telethon Invite for Kanye West? — Kanye West sadly will not be helping George Clooney and his pals raise funds for the earthquake victims in Haiti, as the foot-in-mouth rapper's reputation has kept him from getting an invite to the event, according to my sources. MTV, however, is saying otherwise.
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Jayson Rodriguez / MTV:Beyonce Joins MTV's ‘Hope For Haiti’ Telethon Lineup
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Us Weekly:
Experts: There's Nothing Wrong With the Way Shiloh Dresses — On Jan. 16, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh, 3, was spotted wearing a tie and bowler hat in Los Angeles — and many bloggers expressed outrage over the girl's tomboy style. ("Do Brad & Angelina Want To Turn Shiloh Into A Boy?" one headline read.)
TMZ.com:
Jon Cryer - FBI Investigating Alleged Death Threat — Jon Cryer — who stars with Charlie Sheen in “Two and a Half Men” — told authorities his life was in danger — possibly by a hitman — and TMZ has learned the FBI is investigating. — Cryer sounded the alarm last Friday.
Vanessa Grigoriadis / New York Magazine:
Life After Casey: Tila Tequila Gets Her Highs Off of Twitter — Tila Tequila, picking at pad Thai in her Studio City living room a few nights ago, shot this reporter a slightly paranoid look, thinking she was planted by a stalker. “You know the way that, back in the day, women got cut up for witchcraft? …
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msnbc.com:
Edwards admits fathering child with mistress — Former presidential candidate promises to support his 2-year-old daughter — John Edwards' attorneys say he's been providing financial support for 2-year-old Quinn for about a year, and just signed a child support agreement with Rielle Hunter.
Jeanne Wolf / PARADE Magazine:
Jennifer Garner: I Need to Find Balance — In this week's issue of PARADE, Jennifer Garner talks to Jeanne Wolf about striking the right balance between box-office stardom and raising daughters Violet, 4, and Seraphina, 1. Plus, how she and husband Ben Affleck keep their love alive.
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Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Madonna's gristly “sexy housewife” look in new Dolce & Gabbana ads — Several weeks ago, we got to see some of the first ads Madonna did for Dolce & Gabbana. Her face looked jacked (as always), but they did seem to make an effort to make Madge look softer and prettier.
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Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘Lost,’ ‘Glee,’ ‘True Blood,’ ‘Gossip Girl,’ and more! — Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you're dying to share? Just want to say hi? You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com — Question: How about you try something new in Ask Ausiello this week and talk about Lost.
Sharon Swart / Variety:
Fuller, Craymer prep Spice Girls musical — Show is initially bound for London's West End — “Mamma Mia!” producer Judy Craymer and “American Idol” creator Simon Fuller are prepping a Spice Girls musical, tentatively titled “Viva Forever.” — The musical, initially bound for London's West End …
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The CAPTION THIS Contest For January 21st! — via Funky Downtown (Thanks Louis) — Login or register to post comments • • ShareThis The CAPTION THIS Contest
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Variety:
Penn, Pattinson circle ‘Water’ — Duo in talks to star with Witherspoon — Sean Penn and Robert Pattinson are circling Fox 2000's “Water for Elephants,” with Reese Witherspoon already attached to star and Francis Lawrence attached to direct. — Film is based on the best-selling historical tome of the same name by Sara Gruen.
Us Weekly:
Heidi Montag Album Sells Less Than 1,000 Copies — Heidi Montag's debut album may have set a record — just not a good one. — In its first week of release, The Hills star's album, Superficial, has sold less than 1,000 copies, according to Nielsen Soundscan.
