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Just when we had a glimmer of hope of seeing something exciting on American Idol, NBC yet again, pulls the carpet out underneath our feet.

Fox has officially offered O’Brien a role on American Idol, to appear on ‘Idol’s’ annual ‘Idol Gives Back’ charity special (airing April 21), although NBC has refused to give O’Brien permission for the guest spot. … Keep Reading

According to USA Today, here are Jay’s first guests……

Monday, March 1 – Guests include Jamie Foxx, Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and a musical performance by Brad Paisley
Tuesday, March 2 – Guests include Sarah Palin, Olympic snowboarder Shaun White
Wednesday, March 3 – "Jaywalk All-Stars" with the cast of Jersey Shore, Chelsea Handler, Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno … Keep Reading

During the Winter Olympics today NBC plugged in a promo for the return of the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  In it’s usual fashion when dealing with Conan, the promo was tasteless. In the promo, Leno is driving an old sportscar down an open road to a song by the Beatles, “Get back to where you once belonged.” On his car … Keep Reading

Via PopEater on his final ‘Tonight Show’ appearance, and certainly his final appearance hosting a show for the next seven months, Conan O’Brien joked that he had another ten years to give.

"We’ve a had a lot of fun being here these last seven months, but like everything in life, the fun has to come to an end a decade … Keep Reading

YAY!  It is finally over.  Conan has finally negotiated a exit deal for mega mega moolah.  Enough to feed a small third world country for a while ;-)  NBC has confirmed finally: "a deal is signed and an official announcement will be made this morning."   Terms of the deal Conansay will walk away with $45 Million.  Conan also fought to get his staff a good … Keep Reading

Via PopEater Conan O’Brien will get quite the severance package, making $30 million to walk away from ‘The Tonight Show,’ clearing the way for Jay Leno’s return to 11:35 PM. Conan O’Brien still has to sign the deal, reached during negotiations that went ’round the clock.

NBC’s President and CEO Jeff Zucker, Television Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gaspin and Co-Chairman NBC Entertainment … Keep Reading

Via PopEater Conan O’Brien’s last night as host of ‘The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien’ will likely be next Friday, January 22, 2010. "Conan does not currently plan on doing any more new shows after next week,"  To add to rumbles, NBC released its post-Winter Olympics schedule — which did not include the ‘Tonight Show.’   Though his … Keep Reading

Via PopEater the late-night barbs aren’t stopping, and Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien have switched from making fun of NBC, to taking jabs at each other.

"Nobody knows what is going on. Conan O’Brien, understandable, is very upset. He had a statement in the paper yesterday. Conan said NBC has only gave him seven months to make his show work. … Keep Reading