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Paris Getting $1 Million to Gab on "Today"?

Paris Hilton's first big interview once she says sayonara to the slammer may be with the "Today" show and Meredith Vieira – and boy is Baba Wawa going to be pissed when she hears this!

The New York Post reports this morning that NBC is going to shell out $1 million for the sit-down, which will be on the "Today" show the day after Paris leaves Lynwood, which is supposed to be Monday. And it'll be Meredith who does the talking, not Matt, because of "disparaging" remarks he's made about her. Of course, it looked like Barbara Walters had the big get all sewn up, and ABC execs are said to be "infuriated."

Meanwhile, could one of Paris' co-stars on "The Simple Life," Hunter Cross, be Paris' first post-pokey boytoy? Cross tells Usmagazine.com that Hilton was one of the reasons he decided to do the show, and remembers fondly that Paris would run around with Nicole Richie in the woods, trying to get a cell phone signal with "their BlackBerrys up in the air." Hunter's been texting and emailing P as well.

Rosie Won't Go West for "Price"


Rosie O'Donnell has her big meeting with CBS execs about the "Price is Right" hosting gig, but the whole thing might be moot because Rosie doesn't want to schlep to L.A. to do the show. FOX News reports that the cross-country travel could be the deal-breaker, though she might be able to do all her shows in one four-day fell swoop every month.

Meanwhile, Bob Barker is backtracking on his comments endorsing Rosie for the job, saying that he has "not been asked for my opinion, nor have I expressed one. I think there are several candidates who could do the show, and Rosie is certainly one of them."

Birkhead Says Baby Has Anna Nicole's "Chubby Toes"


Larry Birkhead is already seeing Anna Nicole Smith in his daughter Dannielynn – very specific things, in fact. He tells OK! in its latest issue that little Danni is "a mirror image" of her mama, and that she "has long legs and chubby little toes exactly like Anna's." And that's not all; she also knows how to work Larry just like her mom did. "She also gets what she wants exactly like her mom always did as soon as she'd pout," says Birkhead.

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Wondering just how Jessica Biel gets her badonkadonk so badonkaluscious? While at Renee's Courtyard in Santa Monica recently, Lady Timberlake was overheard going on and on about the bootyful Cross Fit workout at Petranek Fitness. ... The intrepid crazies over at CollegeHumor.com crowned one Amber S. "America's Hottest College Girl" last night at Manhattan's Midtown Loft, with "The Office's" B.J. Novak looking on. ... Kelly Clarkson's so over her much-maligned new album, she's already talking about her next one, which she tells AOL Music is "country meets blues meets rock," just to be really genre-specific. ... Jewel sat in Mie N Yu restaurant's "Birdcage" and pecked at a pack of the Georgetown eatery's desserts, like Okinawan Sweet Potato Cheesecake.

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31. Yeah Paris!!!!!!!!! Good for her. She deserves every penny of it. And she can thank all the Paris Haters out there... couldn't get better . And as far as the previous post goes about costing the tax payers money.....TOO BAD.........you asked for it..you all wanted her in jail .now pay the price......she did and now you should leave her alone .

Posted at 10:18AM on Jun 21st 2007 by Janice

32. Correction to my post....I AGREE WITH POST #5...sorry

Posted at 10:19AM on Jun 21st 2007 by CindiCat

33. Can someone pay Janice and the Paris Supporters money for some serious counseling. I can't even wrap my head around someone who is a Paris fan. But then again I have a master's degree and a career so that could explain it.

Posted at 10:21AM on Jun 21st 2007 by JW

34. the fact that what is supposed to be a legitimate news show on a legitimate network is actually paying for an interview with anyone, let alone Hilton makes me question how legitimate they really are, sorry TODAY SHOW but I will never tune in again. You have lost all credibility with me forever

Posted at 10:21AM on Jun 21st 2007 by sjn

35.
rant on them

today@msnbc.com

Posted at 10:23AM on Jun 21st 2007 by BOycott

36. I knew there was a reason I never watched the Today Show. They have nothing of any real substance to watch. This just reminds me why. They should be Ashamed . Why don't they interview Oj while they are at it??? The only people who are interested in what Paris has to say don't even get their usless Asses out of bed early enough to watch it. A Million Dollars. Wow, Donate it to MADD or to a Charity that helps Victoms of Drunk Drivers. I can't believe that they would support someone who see's nothing wrong with putting innocent Peoples lives in Danger. Paris will Drink and Drive again because she dosen't have enough sense to pay someone to drive her to all her Litte Party Spots. Today Show Supports Drunk Drivers. They are sooooooooooo HOT!!!!!!!! Never watched, it never will!!

Posted at 10:23AM on Jun 21st 2007 by todayshowsucks

37. WOW--the baby has fat toes just like the whore anna--

Posted at 10:24AM on Jun 21st 2007 by ok

38. On the subject of:

Paris Hilton:

Actually, its not her fault that NBC is greedy for ratings and thus offering her a million dollars. However, if Paris really wants to make a statement about changing her ways, as she's supposedly doing, then she might want to make a statement to Meredith during the interview that she is donating a huge portion of it to M.A.D.D. or some other cause. That would definitely make points with many people, and offer proof that she's sincere in trying to reform.

Kelly Clarkson:

Can't wait to buy My December! Was never really a Kelly fan until I heard her song, "Never Again." That song is incredible and she rocks it! Reminds me a lot of Pat Benetar! I'm just sorry Kelly that you had to go through what you did with your ex to give you the inspiration to write the song, but you gave all of us who've gone through that a great song!
Looking forward to your next album as well.

Rosie:
Well what can you say........I don't believe that she would be good on TPIR. No one will ever be able to replace Bob and still make it the success it was with him. Rosie is too controversial anyway.

Larry and Dannielynn:

What a cute baby! Anna Nicole would be so proud and happy! This baby is darling and at least she has a daddy who WANTS to be involved in her life in every aspect! Good for you Larry. And I'm glad you are allowing Howard to see her. It's NOT his fault that Anna convinced him that Dannielynn was his baby!
I believe you are doing the right thing for everyone all around Larry!

Now, for everyone who's upset about Paris getting the million from NBC.......has anyone thought of, or has anyone called NBC to complain or send them letters saying you won't watch their programs anymore if they interview her?
Just a thought ........

Posted at 10:26AM on Jun 21st 2007 by Just A Thought.....

39. @#14...DottieDame
It would be great news if the move to L.A. were a deal breaker for Rosie. She is not right for The Price Is Right, and would bring down a long-standing show within most likely six months. She needs a show where she can just rant about whatever she wants and further her agenda. A show with no guests preferably, as she doesn't seem to get along well with others.

LOL...I've always thought she had a face for RADIO!!! I think a radio spot would be PERFECT for her. She can rant all she wants, no guests are necessary, no one has to look at her, and the best yet....I can easily pop in a CD to "tune her out!"

Posted at 10:28AM on Jun 21st 2007 by Awww, Not This Crap Again!

40. Will the Today show pay me a cool million if I go to jail? I am willing to do the same thing as paris. What a crock!! The only reason Today got ihe interview was for the money. Barbara wouldn't stoop so low!!!! Goodbye Today show. I am disgusted at how low your show has gone!!!

Posted at 10:29AM on Jun 21st 2007 by Debbie

41. Isn't it illeagal to profit from a crime that you've been convicted for? Any money Paris makes from talking about doing her court ordered punishment should have to be donated to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers or some other accident victims fund. I hope that the Judge is prepared to see to it that Ms. Hilton doesn't not profit from this whole ordeal. If she does then it will only encourage other celebrities to follow suit. 1 million dollars is a lot of money for 21 days!!!I I pray that the Judge places her under a gag order

Posted at 10:32AM on Jun 21st 2007 by mommy

42. And I won't be watching the Today show. I've lost all respect for journalism. There is no honourable journalism anymore. It's all prearranged hype to whip up a frenzie so somebody can get rich from it.

Posted at 10:34AM on Jun 21st 2007 by zeldacanuck

43. theres no room for rosie to go west, shes taking up the EAST COAST, leave the WEST COAST ALONE. we need the room, with all the illegals.

Posted at 10:34AM on Jun 21st 2007 by pattie

44. Danniel-ynn looks just like Virgie!

If Larry is going to spoil her, he WILL have Anna N. back in his life.

What a trainwreck she was!

Posted at 10:34AM on Jun 21st 2007 by Lilarose

45. ( ANNA) i feel bad for anyone with a life like that, they are always seeking something, (marilyn) saame thing, looking for something. they are looking to belong, sad but true, i pray DANNIELYNN will have all the love she needs and wants, we need to help

Posted at 10:38AM on Jun 21st 2007 by pattie

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