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11:10 AM 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:
Hoda Kotb & Savannah Guthrie Recall the Emotional Morning They Learned Matt Lauer Was Fired  —  Hoda Kotb joining Savannah Guthrie as co-anchor on Today marked the start of a new era on the NBC morning show.  —  But for both stars, the change is bittersweet: Kotb, 53, is filling the seat left …
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: PerezHilton and People.com
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.
Discussion: PerezHilton
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
TMZ.com:
Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert Fly Together After Christmas Arrest  —  Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert traveled TOGETHER Tuesday morning, and declared they're still a family ... even though she had him arrested on Christmas day.  —  We got 'em at LAX where it looked like there's no animosity.
Discussion: People.com, E! Online and Bossip
Jen Juneau / People.com:
New Year's Eve Baby!  Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Welcome Son Hayes Alba — See His Adorable First Photos  —  Cash Warren is no longer the lone male in his and Jessica Alba's household!  —  The spouses of nine years welcomed their third child and first son, Hayes Alba Warren, on Sunday …
Discussion: Dlisted, WWTDD, What's New and Cele|bitchy
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Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Jessica Alba gives birth to baby No. 3 on New Year's Eve
Discussion: X17 Online and PerezHilton
 
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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
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
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Lesley M.M. Blume / Town & Country:
Sarah Paulson's American Success Story
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Travis Scott Performs on New Year's Eve for Kylie's Friends, Without Kylie
Discussion: Page Six
The Sun:
YOU KNOW THAT I'M NO GHOUL Amy Winehouse's dad says singer's ghost visits him at Kent home
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video is in talks with veteran anchor Brian Williams to host a live Election Night special, its first entry into news-related programming

Cristiano Lima-Strong / Washington Post:
Meta will also block sharing of Ken Klippenstein's newsletter and other sources with the JD Vance dossier, citing foreign meddling and hacked materials policies

Tyler Falk / Current:
NPR is making changes to Morning Edition and All Things Considered, including shorter stories, a broader range of topics, and a more conversational tone

 
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