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    Jay Leno Takes a Drive With Mitt Romney (Photo)

    Jay Leno Takes a Drive With Mitt Romney (Photo)

    6:08 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    UPDATED: The former Republican presidential nominee shared his thoughts about President Obama and the IRS scandal on "The Tonight Show." READ MORE

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    Seth Meyers Credits Jimmy Fallon for His 'Late Night' Promotion (Video)

    Seth Meyers Credits Jimmy Fallon for His 'Late Night' Promotion (Video)

    7:47 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Erin Carlson
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    In an interview on "Today," the "SNL" head writer says he owes a "debt of gratitude" in succeeding the future "Tonight Show" host. READ MORE

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  3. In the Magazine
    NBC Dumps $25 Million Jimmy Fallon NYC 'Tonight Show' Studio

    NBC Dumps $25 Million Jimmy Fallon NYC 'Tonight Show' Studio

    4:50 pm PDT 5/7/2013
    • Paul Bond
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    The network scraps its plan for a brand-new facility as the host will vacate his current home this summer for a less pricey renovation. READ MORE

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  4. In the Magazine
    'Tonight Show's' NYC Move To Save NBC $20 Million in Tax Credits

    'Tonight Show's' NYC Move To Save NBC $20 Million in Tax Credits

    5:00 am PDT 4/24/2013
    • Alex Ben Block
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    A THR analysis shows that while producing Jimmy Fallon's show at "30 Rock" will cost more, the difference will be handily offset by incentives. READ MORE

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    What 'The Tonight Show's' Return to New York Means for the City

    What 'The Tonight Show's' Return to New York Means for the City

    7:00 am PDT 4/16/2013
    • Tatiana Siegel
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    NBC's move will add at least 100 jobs, with more to come as other shows take advantage of the tax-incentive package that lured the late-night program to the East Coast. READ MORE

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  6. In the Magazine
    From 'Girls' to 'Tonight Show,' How NYC Is Wooing Back Productions

    From 'Girls' to 'Tonight Show,' How NYC Is Wooing Back Productions

    7:00 am PDT 4/16/2013
    • Tatiana Siegel
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    Film and TV crews are taking over the city, with a direct-spend increase in the film sector of more than $2 billion since 2002 and 25 primetime series setting up shop in the past year. READ MORE

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    LL Cool J Explains Rationale Behind 'Accidental Racist' (Video)

    LL Cool J Explains Rationale Behind 'Accidental Racist' (Video)

    9:13 pm PDT 4/11/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    "The song wasn't perfect, and you can't fit 300 or 400 years of history in a three- or four-minute song," the rapper tells Jay Leno. READ MORE

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    Charlie Sheen Addresses Rumors About Lindsay Lohan's Tardiness, Whether She Stole From the Set (Video)

    Charlie Sheen Addresses Rumors About Lindsay Lohan's Tardiness, Whether She Stole From the Set (Video)

    9:54 pm PDT 4/10/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    "It was as though she had us held hostage because she gave us half a show," he says of her two-hours-late arrival to the "Anger Management" set. READ MORE

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  9. Brian Williams Defends Ari Emanuel Interview: 'We Had a Spirited, Boisterous Discussion'

    Brian Williams Defends Ari Emanuel Interview: 'We Had a Spirited, Boisterous Discussion'

    7:39 am PDT 4/10/2013
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    The anchor of "Nightly News" and "Rock Center" also praises future "Tonight Show" host and friend Jimmy Fallon as having "the work ethic of a donkey on a pack ride. He just doesn¹t have any quit in him." READ MORE

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  10. In the Magazine
    NBCU's Steve Burke, Time Warner's Jeff Bewkes Under the Hollywood Microscope

    NBCU's Steve Burke, Time Warner's Jeff Bewkes Under the Hollywood Microscope

    5:00 am PDT 4/10/2013
    • Kim Masters
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    With trouble and transition at NBC's "Today" and "The Tonight Show," and exec drama at Warner Bros., the New York moguls have been rolling up their sleeves -- and stepping in controversy. Plus, Kevin Tsujihara on Jeff Robinov's fate. READ MORE

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    Jimmy Fallon's Staff Gets Congratulatory Lunch From Jimmy Kimmel

    Jimmy Fallon's Staff Gets Congratulatory Lunch From Jimmy Kimmel

    11:43 am PDT 4/4/2013
    • Michael O'Connell
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    As celebrations for the "Tonight" news continue, Fallon's once and future time slot rival sends him a sandwich platter from New York's 2nd Avenue Deli. READ MORE

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  12. Conan O'Brien Comments on the Leno-Fallon 'Tonight Show' Switch

    Conan O'Brien Comments on the Leno-Fallon 'Tonight Show' Switch

    8:45 pm PDT 4/3/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The jilted one-time "Tonight Show" host said of NBC's storied franchise: "That is a really fun gig." READ MORE

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    Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About Being the New 'Tonight Show' Host

    Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About Being the New 'Tonight Show' Host

    7:33 pm PDT 4/3/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    UPDATED: "Apparently it was a different Jimmy," he says upon realizing his mistake, before asking: "Does anyone know what the return policy is on yachts?" READ MORE

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    Leno's Future, Letterman's Plan: 5 Big Questions in NBC's 'Tonight Show' Shake-up

    Leno's Future, Letterman's Plan: 5 Big Questions in NBC's 'Tonight Show' Shake-up

    7:05 pm PDT 4/3/2013
    • Lacey Rose
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    With the worst-kept secret out, the media will turn its attention to questions surrounding the fate of Leno, Letterman, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers. READ MORE

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    Jay Leno Jokes About 'Awkward Day' in 'Tonight Show' Monologue (Video)

    Jay Leno Jokes About 'Awkward Day' in 'Tonight Show' Monologue (Video)

    6:27 pm PDT 4/3/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    "I had to call David Letterman and tell him he didn't get 'The Tonight Show' again," he quips. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Jimmy Fallon Thanks Jay Leno on 'Late Night' (Video)

    Jimmy Fallon Thanks Jay Leno on 'Late Night' (Video)

    5:43 pm PDT 4/3/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    The host, who is taking over NBC's "The Tonight Show" in spring 2014, also makes a joke about the late-night shake-up in Wednesday's monologue. READ MORE

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    David Letterman Jokes About NBC's Late-Night Shake-Up, Does Jay Leno-Themed Top 10 List (Video)

    David Letterman Jokes About NBC's Late-Night Shake-Up, Does Jay Leno-Themed Top 10 List (Video)

    3:59 pm PDT 4/3/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    "How many times can a guy be pushed out of the job?" he asks, offering Leno his congratulations "if in fact you’re not coming back." READ MORE

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  18. How NBCU's Steve Burke Cleaned Up a Messy 'Tonight Show' Transition (Analysis)

    How NBCU's Steve Burke Cleaned Up a Messy 'Tonight Show' Transition (Analysis)

    2:39 pm PDT 4/3/2013
    • Kim Masters
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    “Bob shouldn’t have done it,” a top NBCUniversal executive says of an angry email from NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt to Jay Leno. Now NBC has secured Jimmy Fallon while gambling that Leno won't go to Fox. READ MORE

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  19. Jimmy Kimmel Congratulates New Rival Jimmy Fallon on 'Tonight Show' Transition

    Jimmy Kimmel Congratulates New Rival Jimmy Fallon on 'Tonight Show' Transition

    12:14 pm PDT 4/3/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The ABC host and avowed Leno-hater tweeted out a warm message to the man against whom he will soon be facing off every night at 11:35. READ MORE

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    Jay Leno Passes the Torch to Jimmy Fallon, or Lights a Fire With It

    Jay Leno Passes the Torch to Jimmy Fallon, or Lights a Fire With It

    12:02 pm PDT 4/3/2013
    • Tim Goodman
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    Don't leave yet, Letterman. READ MORE

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