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'Today' names permanent co-host
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Dr Phil accused of giving alcohol and drugs to addicts
FORMER guests on Dr. Phil have accused the long running show of giving alcohol to guests with drinking problems and helping addicts score drugs.
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Obama warns against irresponsible social media use
Former US President Barack Obama has warned against the irresponsible use of social media, in a rare interview since stepping down in January.
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The best and worst pop star Christmas songs
FOR every classic like Mariah’s All I Want For Christmas Is You, there’s a dodgy or deeply weird Christmas song recorded by a famous singer.
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Disney is buying most of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 billion
Disney (DIS) is buying a huge chunk of 21st Century Fox (FOX) in a deal that promises to reshape the media industry and help the entertainment giant fend off digital rivals such as Netflix.
Disney set to seal $60bn 21st Century Fox takeover
Walt Disney is close to confirming a deal to buy 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets for about $60bn, reports say.
PBS announces 'Amanpour' as interim replacement for Charlie Rose
PBS has a plan for replacing Charlie Rose's late-night interview program, and it starts with Christiane Amanpour.
The Today Show was a ‘total boys’ club’ during Matt Lauer’s tenure
OUSTED Today Show co-host Matt Lauer’s alleged sexual misconduct was widely known by the staff, but “everybody knew not to talk about it”.
Matt Lauer breaks silence over sexual misconduct allegations: ‘I am truly sorry’
THE disgraced US TV host breaks his silence on sexual misconduct allegations, over claims he harassed a colleague.
Matt Lauer disputes some sexual misconduct allegations, but feels ‘embarrassed and ashamed’
Reports dropped after his firing that accused the former NBC News titan of being a predator throughout 30 Rock.
CNN Fires ‘State of the Union’ Producer After Complaints From Co-Workers
CNN said Wednesday that Teddy Davis, a staff member on the Sunday morning program "State of the Union," has been dismissed due to unspecified complaints about his behavior.
Matt Lauer allegations: Star had secret button installed under desk
AS SHOCKING allegations against US TV host Matt Lauer come to light, one feature in his office has people horrified.
NBC Gets More Misconduct Complaints About Matt Lauer, Hours After His Firing
NBC said it fired the “Today’’ co-anchor after receiving a detailed complaint about sexual misconduct. One of the new complaints involves a 2001 encounter in his office.
Matt Lauer firing protects NBC's biggest news moneymaker
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US Today show host Matt Lauer fired over sexual harassment claims
US Today show host Matt Lauer has been fired after an employee made allegations of “inappropriate sexual behaviour” at the Rio Olympics.
Read Andy Lack's statement on Matt Lauer's firing
NBC News Chairman Andy Lack released a statement Wednesday morning about the firing of long-time Today Show anchor Matt Lauer. Below is Lack's full statement:
Matt Lauer Has Been Fired From NBC News Amid Report Of Inappropriate Sexual Workplace Behavior
NBC News' Andrew Lack said in a statement that "while this is the first complaint about his behavior," there's reason to believe "this may not have been an isolated incident."
All the tears and jaw-achingly large smiles from the 2017 Miss Universe pageant
THE PAGEANT HOST is no stranger to criticism, after failing spectacularly in the 2015 announcement. He was met with a chorus of boos again today.
Viewers fire up at Graham Norton’s choice of celebrity guests
THE Graham Norton Show is facing a severe backlash after booking Mel Gibson and Kesha to appear alongside each other.
