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  • Matt Lauer Wants NBC to Let Ann Curry Out Of Contract For CNN Gig?

    Two weeks after former "TODAY" co-anchor Ann Curry has asked NBC to let her out of her contract so she can begin a new position at CNN, her former colleague Matt Lauer is defending her request and has also asked NBC executives to sever her contract. "Matt thinks that NBC should let Ann out of her contract so that she can take the CNN gig," a source told Radar Online.
  • Matt Lauer 'TODAY' Show Trouble: Screamed In Public By Ann Curry Supporters

    Curry's former co-host, Matt Lauer, has been taking the heat in public from critics for her departure, according to TMZ. Sources told the gossip site that people have been yelling at him in the street, saying "You're a bad guy" and it has left him "freaked out." The report adds that Lauer has been "miserable," complete strangers are placing the blame on him for her removal by telling him,"You got Ann fired. Does that make you happy?"
  • Ann Curry '26 Acts Of Kindness' Tribute To Sandy Hook Victims Spurs Online Support

    In the wake of the tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., NBC anchor AnnCurry created an online campaign "#20Acts," in honor of the 20 children killed last Friday. The act, where she is asking the public to perform a good deed to those in need to honor the victims, has gone viral on Twitter. The campaign has grown into "26 Acts of Kindness," which the hashtag "#26Acts"
  • Anne Hathaway Flash, Matt Lauer 'TODAY' Interview Under Fire On Twitter

    In a recent interview with Matt Lauer on "TODAY" actress Anne Hathaway skillfully shifted the conversation about her recent wardrobe malfunction into the spotlight on her character Fantine in her upcoming film "Les Miserables." Hathaway appeared poised and unaffected by Lauer's questioning, her fans on Twitter have come to her defense and blasted the anchor for what they consider inappropriate questioning.
  • Matt Lauer TODAY Anchor "Obsessively Watches Good Morning America" Says Source

    Matt Lauer has been "obsessively watching Good Morning America" to understand why the rival morning show has attracted more viewers than "TODAY," the show he co-anchors. A show insider has revealed that Lauer has "recorded ("GMA") on his DVR on his television at his office," to help him "understand why GMA continues to beat the TODAY Show."
  • Matt Lauer 'Today' Show; Not Getting Fired Over Rating, 'No Truth To This'

    Despite reports of a potential ax due to poor ratings, Matt Lauer is not getting fired from the "Today." According to a report, the 54-year-old stands to lose his cushy $25 million-a-year salary if the morning show's ratings does not increase by February, 2013. However, "Today" executive Alexandra Wallace has come forward to deny the claims. "There is absolutely no truth to this," Wallace told New York Post. "There have been some recent outrageous claims regarding Matt and the 'Today' show, and an awful lot of piling on from nameless, faceless sources. These stories are wrong and irresponsible."
  • Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson, "Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn-Part 2": Will Kiss At Red Carpet Premier

    Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will kiss in public on the red carpet at the premiere of "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2." Pattinson and Stewart will delight their fans who will expected to camp out overnight to catch the glimpse of the on and off-screen couple. A public display of affection since their reconciliation will make the 24-hour wait certainly worth the wait for "Twi-hards" on Nov. 12. "Rob and Kristen will kiss on the red carpet during the pictures phase of the Breaking Dawn Part 2 carpet," a source told Hollywood Life. "It's currently a plan for them to do it and the only way Rob and Kristen won't do it is if Kristen chickens out," the source added. "Rob is 100% for it, but Kristen has had reservations to do it in fear of embarrassment. She feels like it would be awkward to do it for show. Summit introduced the idea to both of them and they are currently going to run with it."
  • Kathie Lee Gifford Confirms Taylor Swift Crashed Kennedy Wedding; Saw It Happen [DETAILS]

    Kathie Lee Gifford confirmed live on air on Thursday, Aug. 23, that she was at the Kennedy wedding and saw Taylor Swift leaving the wedding with boyfriend Conor Kennedy, after the singer crashed the event and then was asked to leave - twice. "I was out in the hallway, she was waiting, standing around, and he came out, took her by the hand and they left," Gifford said on "TODAY." Gifford is the stepmother of Victoria Gifford Kennedy, the mother of the bride.