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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.
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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.
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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.
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Ellen Pompeo Called Out Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb's Drinking Hours Before Exit Announcement
Ellen Pompeo Called Out Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb's Drinking Hours Before Exit Announcement
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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’
Pete Davidson Spotted on a Date in NYC After Ariana Grande Split, But He's Still ‘Single’
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Dana Schwartz / EW.com:
Seth MacFarlane knows why nobody wants to host the Oscars — After comedian Kevin Hart stepped down from Oscar hosting duties in the wake of homophobic tweets, sources say the Academy, with no contingency plan, is “freaking out” trying to find a new emcee for the night …
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Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Academy Looks Warily at Oscar Host Options As Board Meeting Looms
Academy Looks Warily at Oscar Host Options As Board Meeting Looms
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Nicki Minaj's New Boyfriend is a Rekindled Ex-Flame — Nicki Minaj has a long history with her new boyfriend, because she first fell for him when she was a teenager — and she feels he's changed since his checkered past. — Sources close to Nicki tell TMZ …
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Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Nicki Minaj Claps Back at Fans Unimpressed by Her New Man's Registered Sex Offender Status
Nicki Minaj Claps Back at Fans Unimpressed by Her New Man's Registered Sex Offender Status
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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.
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 …
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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.
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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 …
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Prince William Jokes That 5-Year-Old Prince George 'Knows I'm Useless' at This Holiday Task — Prince George knows which parent is best to go to for help with arts and crafts projects — and it's not his dad! — After visiting Evelina London Children's Hospital on Tuesday …
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Bristol Palin Blasts MTV Over Teen Mom OG's “Farrah Abraham/Jerry Springer BS” — The 28-year-old daughter of Sarah Palin, who joined the cast of the MTV series this season following Farrah Abraham's exit, is telling fans not to believe everything they see on TV.
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