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12:15 PM ET, January 3, 2018

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Zach Johnson / E! Online:
Matt Lauer Reacts to Hoda Kotb Replacing Him on Today  —  No one is happier for Hoda Kotb's career advancement than Matt Lauer.  —  Hours ago, Kotb was named Lauer's successor as co-anchor of Today.  She will join Savannah Guthrie for two hours a day, starting at 7 a.m. …
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Hoda Kotb's ‘Today’ salary won't even compare to Lauer's  —  Hoda Kotb made history by officially landing Matt Lauer's former “Today” job — but she is still being paid around $18 million less per year than her disgraced male predecessor.  —  On Monday, Kotb was named co-anchor of the NBC franchise …
People.com:
Paris Hilton and Chris Zylka Are Engaged: ‘I Have Never Felt So Happy’  —  Congratulations are in order for Paris Hilton: she's engaged!  —  The 36-year-old heiress is engaged to actor Chris Zylka, Hilton's rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  Zylka popped the question in Aspen, Colorado, during a ski trip over the weekend.
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TMZ.com:
Paris Hilton's Engagement Ring Worth $2 Million, Chris Zylka Ordered It in Summer  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Paris Hilton's monstrous diamond engagement ring is worth about $2 million — but the crazier part is when Chris Zylka knew she was the one, and ordered the rock.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and PerezHilton
Karla Rodriguez / Us Weekly:
Meghan Markle Wants Her Mom to Walk Her Down the Aisle  —  New rules.  The royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is just months away, and the couple are shaking things up in a big way.  A source close to the pair tells Us Weekly that the actress wants her mother Doria Radlan to be the one to give her away.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Daily Mail and POPSUGAR
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Mieka / Dlisted:
Carrie Underwood's Tumble Turned Out To Be More Terrible Than Thought  —  Back in November, shortly after drawing a lot of hillbilly heat for making Trump jokes while co-hosting the CMA's, Carrie Underwood reportedly fell down some stairs at her house.  The fall was so bad she broke her wrist and had to have surgery.
Discussion: AOL, CNN and People.com
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TMZ.com:
Kim and Kanye's Son Saint West Hospitalized with Pneumonia  —  8:30 AM PT — Kim just thanked the doctors and nurses who helped Saint, saying, “I just want to thanks every nurse & doctor out there who works so hard around the clock.  We are so grateful for you all!”
Daniel Goldblatt / The Blast:
Rob Kardashian Denies Assaulting Blac Chyna  —  Rob Kardashian is denying that he assaulted Blac Chyna during an alleged incident last April.  —  Rob filed his response last week to BC's lawsuit against Rob, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner over a litany of alleged offenses, including her claims she assaulted him.
Discussion: People.com and PerezHilton
Abbyfeiner / Us Weekly:
Another Duggar Is Pregnant!  Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo Are Expecting Their First Child  —  Jinger Vuolo (nee Jinger Duggar) and Jeremy Vuolo are starting the new year with a new addition.  The 24-year-old Counting On star is pregnant with their first child, they exclusively reveal in the new issue of Us Weekly.
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Won't Keep Any Jewelry in New Home  —  Kim and Kanye's new mansion — the one they spent years renovating and finally moved into a few weeks ago — has its first house rule ... NO JEWELRY ALLOWED!!!  —  Our Kardashian sources tell us Kim decided to put the policy in place …
Discussion: Page Six and Bossip
Julie Miller / Vanity Fair:
Emily Blunt: World, Meet Your New Mary Poppins  —  LOUNGE ACT Emily Blunt, photographed at the Lotte New York Palace hotel. … Emily Blunt has sparred with Meryl Streep (twice), out-action-starred Tom Cruise, and ruled the British Empire on-screen.  But on this blustery Brooklyn afternoon in November …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Page Six and WWTDD
Entertainment Tonight:
Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins Talk ‘Totally Different’ ‘Wonder Woman’ Sequel (Exclusive)  —  Wonder Woman fans will have to wait almost two years for the superhero flick's highly anticipated sequel, but don't expect to see more of the same from Diana and the Amazons.
 
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Lizabts / Us Weekly:
Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx Are Going Strong — But 'She'll Choose Her Family Over Him Any Day'
Discussion: PerezHilton
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Brad Pitt uses his real name when flirting
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and AOL
Sarah Michaud / People.com:
Mary J. Blige Says 'I Didn't Realize How Vain I Was' Until Going Makeup-Free for Mudbound
Discussion: Page Six
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
New year, new guy!  Christina El Moussa is dating British TV …
Discussion: What's New and People.com
 Earlier Picks: 
MTONews.com:
Nicki Minaj Is Pregnant . . . Nas Is Her BABYS Daddy . . . And Thery GOT BABY DRAMA In Their Relationship ALREADY!!!
Discussion: PerezHilton
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Reunite in Mexico for New Year's Eve
Discussion: alloy.com and PerezHilton
Lesley M.M. Blume / Town & Country:
Sarah Paulson's American Success Story
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From Mediagazer:

Ann M. Simmons / Wall Street Journal:
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in a Russian Court for the start of his closed-door trial on espionage charges, which he denies

Andrew Chung / Reuters:
SCOTUS declines to impose limits on the way Biden administration may communicate with social media platforms in the First Amendment case of Murthy v. Missouri

Trevor Timm / The Guardian:
Assange's plea deal doesn't create an official precedent, but he still had to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act for a “crime” outlets commit regularly

 
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