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Inside Brad Pitt's Big Night in N.Y.C. – and Jersey! | Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt Shows World War Z in New York – and New Jersey!

Originally posted 05/23/2013 10:00AM

Brad Pitt stepped out solo Wednesday night to mingle with an impressive crowd of A-listers – but he didn't forget his fans, either.

Showing his new zombie thriller World War Z for the first time, hehosted a star-packed screening at New York City's Museum of Modern Art – then zipped to Hoboken, N.J., where he surprised moviegoers at a late-night sneak preview.

"They said we got to do a showing in the city and I said okay, but we can't do it without showing it to the people who we made the film for," he told the Jersey fans. "So we decided to do it than no other place than Jersey. We've got a monster film, it's epic, scary as hell and I guarantee it's the most intense thing you will see all summer."

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Toby Keith, Blake Shelton and More Send Messages of Support for Oklahoma

Toby Keith: 'Moore is Strong and We Will Preserve' & More Reactions to Oklahoma Tornado

Originally posted 05/21/2013 10:55AM

On Monday, a massive and devastating tornado ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening neighborhoods and destroying buildings, including an elementary school. At least 24 lives were lost and the death toll is expected to rise.

As those affected by the tornado grieve and focus on rebuilding, social media sites were flooded with messages of support and ways for people to help.

Here's what you had to say about the tragedy in Oklahoma:

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Katie Couric's Lemon Bars | Katie Couric

Katie Couric's Lemon Bars

Originally posted 05/17/2013 12:00PM

Katie Couric has done a lot of baking on her eponymous talk show, but there's one sweet recipe that stands out from the rest she's tried.

These lemon bars, seen in Nick Katsoris's Loukoumi's Celebrity Cookbook, are a "family tradition," the TV journalist says – and the perfect end to any summer meal.

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FIRST LOOK: Katie Couric's Gorgeous Daughters Star in New 'Got Milk?' Ad

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Katie Couric and Daughters Star in New 'Got Milk?' Ad – First Look

Originally posted 05/08/2013 07:20PM

Katie Couric may have perfected the art of easy conversation with some of the most notable people on earth, but the busy mom of two still makes sure that spending quality time with her girls and a healthy breakfast are a part of her daily routine.

And one ingredient that's always the menu? Milk.

"When you're adding milk to your breakfast you're getting all sorts of added benefits," says the talk-show host, whose daughters Ellie, 21, and Carrie, 17, enjoy Couric's special coffee with steamed milk, pancakes and cereal with sliced fruit.

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Matt Lauer Was Going to Jump to ABC: Report | Matt Lauer

Matt Lauer Was Poised to Jump Networks: Report

Originally posted 03/25/2013 07:20AM

While the news is still playing out on the future of NBC's Tonight Show, with Jimmy Fallon set to succeed Jay Leno, now comes the revelation that the network's half-a-billion-dollar-a-year morning franchise, the Today show, nearly lost its No. 1 star: Matt Lauer.

Though currently the show is going through a turbulent period in the aftermath of Ann Curry's departure and its ratings slip to ABC rival Good Morning America, Lauer, 55, was set to jump ship to ABC last year, when reports surfaced that Ryan Seacrest was possibly going to replace him on Today, reports New York magazine, in the issue hitting newsstands Monday.

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What Does Chelsea Handler Know About Jennifer Aniston's Wedding? | Chelsea Handler, Jennifer Aniston

Chelsea Handler: Jennifer Aniston Hasn't Told Me Anything About Her Wedding

Originally posted 03/08/2013 12:00PM

Even Jennifer Aniston's closest friends are being kept in the dark about her upcoming wedding plans.

"I know she's engaged but that's all I know," Chelsea Handler told talk show host Katie Couric. "I'm sure I'll find out about it when it's about to happen ... for privacy issues."

Handler co-hosts Friday's episode of Couric's syndicated talk show Katie but had very little to share about her pal Aniston's pending nuptials to Justin Theroux.

"I honestly don't know anything about it," Handler said. "She doesn't consult me on her plans."

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Manti Te'o's Real Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out: He Was the Victim of a Hoax

Manti Te'o's Real Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out: He Was the Victim of a Hoax

Originally posted 01/23/2013 03:30PM

Yes, University of Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o tells Katie Couric in a new interview, he continued to tell the tale of Lennay Kekua after he realized she might not be real. But he's really a stand-up guy and a great boyfriend, says his real-life ex-girlfriend, Alexandra del Pilar.

Del Pilar, 21, describes her ex as a kind, gentle family man with a big heart who genuinely loved Lennay Kekua, who allegedly died of leukemia Sept. 12, though that turned out to be a hoax.

"Lennay was often brought up in conversation," Del Pilar, a junior at Notre Dame sister school St. Mary's College in South Bend, Ind., who met Te'o in November and dated him until earlier this month, tells PEOPLE. "I wanted to know about her, and how they did the long distance. He definitely [loved her]."

Del Pilar says Te'o, 22, proved equally devoted to her, regularly checking in before and after games when he was on the road – and he introduced her to his family.

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Taylor Swift: Meredith's Fame is a 'Crazy Situation'

Taylor Swift: Meredith's Fame is a 'Crazy Situation'

Originally posted 10/26/2012 03:00PM

Taylor Swift may be making the rounds discussing her already best-selling new album, Red, but there's an even bigger star in her midst: cat Meredith.

"It's a crazy situation," she tells Katie Couric in a taped episode of Katie that airs Friday. "'Cause it's a cat."

While the world's obsession may be confusing, Meredith has easily won over her mom since being brought home almost a year ago.

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LeAnn Rimes: I Feel Like I Am Starting Over | Katie Couric, LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes Feels Like She's 'Starting Over' After Treatment

Originally posted 10/23/2012 03:00PM

After a month spent in a voluntary treatment program for anxiety and stress, LeAnn Rimes feels like she's been given a fresh start.

"I feel like I am starting over even though I've had all these years behind me," she tells Katie Couric on Thursday's episode of Katie.

"How many people get to [start] over in this day and age?" the country singer, 30, asks.

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Susan Sarandon Is All for Commitment – Just Not Marriage | Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon Is All for Commitment – Just Not Marriage

Originally posted 10/23/2012 10:30AM

Susan Sarandon, who famously lived and raised a family with her longtime former partner, actor Tim Robbins, says marriage just isn't her thing.

"I believe in it for other people. I think if it works for you, that's fabulous," the Oscar winner, 66, tells Katie Couric on Tuesday's Katie show. "I don't know, I was always hesitant … this idea of locking it in. I thought it would make it less spontaneous."

Sarandon, who was married in college to actor Chris Sarandon, has been rumored to be involved with her business partner in the New York city ping pong bar SPiN, Jonathan Bricklin, who is more than 30 years her junior. He has denied a romantic relationship, and says the two are simply friends.

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