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Oprah Winfrey Surprises Barbara Walters on Final ‘View’

Oprah Winfrey and Hillary Clinton surprised Barbara Walters on her final episode of The View. The veteran American broadcaster will retire today at the age of 84 and she was joined by a host of A-list stars, including Michael Douglas, who helped bid farewell to the star at the taping of her last episode yesterday. Barbara struggled to hold back the tears as Oprah, 55, brought out 25 female news anchors - including Katie Couric …

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Chelsea Handler to Land Daytime Show?

Chelsea Handler has been in talks to host a daytime show. The 39-year-old presenter - who is to leave E! when her Chelsea Lately contract ends - had sparked speculation she was to replace Craig Ferguson on The Late Show on CBS after posting an Instagram picture of her holding papers branded by the network, but insiders insist she won't be taking on the 12:30 am slot. "There are no discussions with Chelsea Handler regarding …

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Oprah Winfrey to Tour Her Self-Help Show

Oprah Winfrey is taking a self-help show on tour. The media mogul will go on the road this autumn for two-day arena events called Oprah's The Life You Want Weekend. The show will see Oprah, 60, take to the stage on a Friday night, and the following day a host of people who have featured on her talk show or her OWN network will also join the discussions, with Iyanla Vanzant, Eat, Pray, Love author …

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Lea Michele Eyes ‘American Horror Story’ Role

Lea Michele wants a role on American Horror Story. The actress is gearing up to film the final season of Glee and intends to remain loyal to show creator Ryan Murphy as long as he wants her to play uptight Rachel Berry - but would happily jump ship to his other pet project for its upcoming carnival-themed series four. When quizzed whether there might be a Rachel spin-off in the works, Lea remained coy and …

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CeeLo Green Quits ‘The Voice’ for His Own Show

CeeLo Green has quit the The Voice to host his own show. The "Forget You" hitmaker has been a judge on the version of the singing contest on the first three series, before returning on the fifth series last year, but has now decided to step back to focus on other TV projects. "I'm not coming back guys. I'm going to continue my relationship with NBC. I have a television show development deal with them …

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Fox Axes Kris Jenner’s Talk Show

Kris Jenner's chat show has been officially canceled. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star is disappointed that her daytime talk show, Kris, has been axed after just one season even though she secured a rare interview with her future son-in-law Kanye West and debuted the first picture of the rapper and her daughter Kim Kardashians' baby North West on the series in August. "Kris' will not be on the schedule for the 2014 syndication …

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ABC Cancels Katie Couric’s Talk Show

After just two seasons on the air, Katie - Katie Couric's talk show - will be coming to an end. Couric and Disney/ABC released a joint statement about the announcement, claiming that the cancellation was mutual between them: "We're very proud of everyone's contributions to making Katie the No. 1 new syndicated talk show of 2012-13 and we look forward to the rest of the season." Although the talk show was one of the highest-rated …

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Simon Cowell: Britney Spears Couldn’t Criticize

Simon Cowell dropped Britney Spears from The X Factor because she wasn't outspoken enough. The music mogul who is judging this year's singing contest alongside Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland - who was a judge on the UK X Factor in 2011 - and Paulina Rubio, fired Britney as she felt "uncomfortable" in the role. Simon says the "Ooh La La" singer was unable to give honest, "negative" feedback to the pop hopefuls so he had …

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Jenny McCarthy Set to Join ‘The View’

Jenny McCarthy is set to join The View as a permanent presenter. The bubbly blonde has frequently appeared on the daytime talk show and has impressed producers so much they now want her to take over as Joy Behar's permanent replacement when she leaves in August. "She is in talks right now. The cast and crew get a kick out of Jenny, she's a good fit," a source said. While Jenny was initially thought to …

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Barbara Walters to Retire in 2014

Barbara Walters will be retiring. The chat show veteran has decided to end her phenomenal TV career in 2014. "I am very happy with my decision and look forward to a wonderful and special year ahead both on The View and with ABC News. I created The View and am delighted it will last beyond my leaving it. I do not want to appear on another program or climb another mountain. I want instead to …

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