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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.
Adalian / The Wrap:
Exclusive: Conan, NBC Officially Splitsville — From an NBC spokeswoman: — “NBC confirms a deal is signed and an official announcement will be made this morning.” — ORIGINAL POST 3 AM CDT/ 1 AM PST — Our long national late-night nightmare is over.
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.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Conan O'Brien, NBC Seal the Deal for His Exit
Conan O'Brien, NBC Seal the Deal for His Exit
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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.
Roger Friedman / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘We Are the World’ Sequel Set to Aid Haiti — EXCLUSIVE: This column has learned that Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are planning a massive 25th anniversary re-recording of “We Are the World.” — The timing couldn't be better, sadly enough. — The duo is summoning lots and lots of talent …
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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. Who can blame the producers for the snub?
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.
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.
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.
Us Weekly:
BREAKING NEWS: Survivor Contestant Jennifer Lyon Dies at Age 37 — Jennifer Lyon, a contestant on Survivor Palau, has died at age 37, UsMagazine.com has confirmed. Lyon finished in fourth place in the reality competition's tenth season, which aired in 2005.
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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.
Cajun Boy / ANIMAL:
Here's a Better Look at the Goods Possessed by Scott Brown's ‘Available’ Daughters — A tipster who is friends with Scott Brown's daughter Ayla was nice enough to send us this photo of her and her sister Arianna posing with their now-Senator Dad while clad in sexy bikinis.
Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Gossip Girl Catastrophe: The Spoiler That Will Break Your Heart — Do not under any circumstances read this item if you love Gossip Girl and you don't want to be spoiled for a huge/major/giant tragic plot twist that's coming toward the end of the season. — No one is getting killed off …
Perez Hilton:
Casey Johnson's Sex Tape!!! — And now everyone can hear about it on E! — In the wake of Casey Johnson's death, former girlfriend Courtenay Semel has come forward to discuss the existence of their sex tape. — “We had our own sex tape,” said Semel. “It was either listen to our families …
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Kendra Wilkinson:
HOW CUTE?!? — OMG he's just so cute while he sleeps I couldn't help myself!!! All I want to do is sit around and look at him all day long lolol. Love my lil jock
Dave McNary / Variety:
Epstein, Friedman to direct ‘Lovelace’ — Pic is based on iconic porn star from 1972's ‘Deep Throat’ — Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman have lined up indie biopic “Lovelace” as their second directing gig, just before the premiere of “Howl” — which the duo wrote and directed — at Sundance.
Steve ‘Frosty’ Weintraub / Collider:
8 New High Resolution Images from THE RUNAWAYS Starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning — Earlier this morning I posted a high resolution image from The Runaways. It was an image that had been previously released, but I figured some of you might not have seen it in high res.
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Adult Swim orders lots of ‘Chicken’ — Cabler renews ‘Robot’ for 40 more episodes — Adult Swim has locked in its top-rated franchise for another two seasons, handing a whopping 40-episode order to “Robot Chicken.” — The mega-renewal keeps “Chicken” on the channel for a fifth and sixth season.
Us Weekly:
Rosie O'Donnell Snaps: Jay Leno is a “Bully” Who Can't “Let Go” — Rosie O'Donnell is definitely not on Team Leno — and she has elaborate comparisons to explain why. — At Tuesday's Manhattan screening of A Family is a Family is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration, O'Donnell tore into Jay Leno …
Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Brittany Murphy's Husband: Prescription Meds Were Mine — The husband of Brittany Murphy says the late actress had “laryngitis and flu-like symptoms” at the time of her sudden death on Dec. 20 - but was not suffering from seizures, as has been reported. — In his first interview since …
TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Hooligan — Cuffed and Released — The guy who was led out of “American Idol” in handcuffs on last night's show got a lucky break after the cameras stopped rolling — producers let the guy off the hook. — TMZ has learned 28-year-old Jarrod Norrell …
Starpulse:
Ben Affleck Wants A Son; Jennifer Garner Reluctant To Get Pregnant Again — Ben Affleck is begging wife Jennifer Garner to get pregnant one more time and give him the son he's desperate for. — The couple have two daughters, Violet, four, and 12-month-old Seraphina, and Affleck is keen for a baby boy to complete the trio.
Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Insiders Reveal Why Rob Estes and Jennie Garth Are Leaving 90210 — Jaimie Trueblood/The CW; Patrick Ecclesine/The CW — He's a goner. — The CW confirms that Rob Estes will no longer be a part of 90210 as of next season. — Though widespread reports have it that Rob Estes has …
Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed | THR:
NBC orders more ‘Trauma,’ ‘Parks,’ ‘L&O,’ more — NBC is ordering more of, well ... just about everything. — The network is picking up additional episodes of 10 p.m. dramas “Law & Order” (three more) and “Law & Order: SVU” (two more), which can help fill gaps created by the departing “Jay Leno Show.”