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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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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.
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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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
Exclusive: Conan, NBC Officially Splitsville
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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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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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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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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.
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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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.
Jessica Grose / Slate:
How Can MTV Follow Up Jersey Shore? — Massholes. — The final episode of the reality show Jersey Shore, which followed eight self-proclaimed young “Guidos” for a summer, airs tonight. The show has been a massive success, scoring record-breaking ratings for MTV and generating a frenzied stream …
Us Weekly:
VIDEO: Jersey Shore's J Woww “Got a Really Good Offer” to Pose in Playboy — You may be seeing more of The Jersey Shore stars soon. A lot more. — “I got a really good offer from Playboy,” Jenni “J-Woww” said while visiting Us Weekly's NYC offices with the cast on Wednesday (the season finale of their MTV hit airs Thursday).
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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.
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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.
ETonline:
'THE BACHELOR"S JAKE PAVELKA: THE LOWEST POINT HAS YET TO COME — Despite all the drama so far on “The Bachelor” this season — the early exits of Rozlyn and Michelle without rose ceremonies among them — you ain't seen nothing yet! Jake Pavelka tells ET's Kevin Frazier that the lowest point on the hit ABC series hasn't happened!
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 …
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.