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People.com:
‘People Were Sobbing’ at Today When Kathie Lee Gifford Announced Her Exit, Source Says  —  Kathie Lee Gifford will be sorely missed at the Today show.  —  Gifford, who has hosted the NBC morning show's popular fourth hour alongside Hoda Kotb for the last decade, announced Tuesday that she'll …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
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Jenna Bush Hager Is the Frontrunner to Replace Kathie Lee Gifford on Today Show, Source Says  —  After Kathie Lee Gifford's announced she's leaving the Today show this spring, NBC executives are eyeing a replacement for the longtime journalist.  —  “There's still the fourth hour, but nothing has been determined about her replacement.
Discussion: TV Tattle and Page Six
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Kathie Lee Gifford Leaves Today — Who Could Fill Her Spot Alongside Hoda Kotb?  —  The End of an Era  —  Kathie Lee Gifford is leaving the Today show after over a decade.  —  Gifford, 65, made the announcement to fans as she opened the show's fourth hour with co-host Hoda Kotb.
Lisa de Moraes / Deadline:
Kathie Lee Gifford Stepping Away From ‘Today’  —  NBC News chief Noah Oppenheim announced this morning that Kathie Lee Gifford has decided to exit Today show, where she has hosted the final hour of the four-hour franchise since 2008.  Kathie Lee made it official to viewers during the broadcast.
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj is Already Discussing Marriage & Kids with New Boyfriend  —  Nicki Minaj's relationship with her new boyfriend is way more serious than we thought — 'cause we now know she's considering the married and mom life with him.  —  Sources close to the “Queen” MC tell us Nicki …
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Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton reveals the crafty hobby Princess Charlotte enjoys  —  The young royal is taking after her mum!  —  On Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital to visit young patients and get involved in some festive activities with them …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
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E! Online:
Aaron Carter Backtracks on Pregnancy Announcement  —  Aaron Carter won't be purchasing diapers in the immediate future.  —  Just last month, the “I Want Candy” singer hinted on social media that he is expecting his first child with Lina Valentina.  —  In fact, he promised his girlfriend that …
TMZ.com:
‘Desperate Housewives’ Josh Henderson Arrested for Burglary, But Maybe Mistaken ID  —  Former “Desperate Housewives” star Josh Henderson got arrested Tuesday for allegedly burglarizing his neighbors' home, TMZ has learned ... but our Henderson sources say the bust is bogus.
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Pete Davidson On a Date, Rebounding with Mystery Woman in NYC  —  Put him in, coach — Pete Davidson's back playing the field after the Ariana Grande breakup, and we gotta say ... dude knows how to class it up for date night.  —  The ‘SNL’ vet was spotted having dinner 1-on-1 Monday night at Carbone in NYC …
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Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson Spotted on a Date in NYC After Ariana Grande Split, But He's Still ‘Single’
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Scott Derrickson Returning to Direct ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel (Exclusive)  —  When it comes to negotiations, they're in the endgame now.  —  Marvel is finally ready to conjure up a sequel to Doctor Strange.  —  Scott Derrickson, who directed and co-wrote the mystical Marvel hero's initial 2016 outing …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Kelly Ripa Shares Hilarious Family Christmas Card Featuring Mark Consuelos' Riverdale Wife & Daughter  —  Kelly Ripa has double the Christmas cards this year!  —  The Live with Kelly & Ryan host, 48, shared her family's holiday greeting on Instagram Tuesday — and this year's features husband Mark Consuelos' TV brood.
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Chris Messina Joins Warner Bros./DC's ‘Birds Of Prey’ As Bad Guy Victor Zsasz  —  EXCLUSIVE: Chris Messina has joined Warner Bros/DC's Birds of Prey in the villainous role of Victor Zsasz, a sadistic serial killer who carves a tally mark onto himself for each of his victims.
Discussion: The Wrap
 
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