David Letterman Wants Conan O'Brien On His Show

By Rob Shuter Posted Jan 14th 2010 02:00AM

In what could be the most brutal Jay Leno bashing session of all time, Conan O'Brien got himself an invite to appear on David Letterman's 'The Late Show.' Dave is looking not just to capitalize on the NBC drama, but also to knock his nemesis Leno down any way he can. Oh, Dave! How naughty (and brilliant)! All of the juicy details on a possible Conan-Dave interview, plus Brian Williams' Lauer adoration and more after the jump!

Letterman Courting Conan

After the ugly way 'The Tonight Show' has treated Conan O'Brien, an unlikely person is jumping in to defend him -- David Letterman. "Dave would love to get Conan on his show," an insider tells me. "Not to rub NBC's noses into their huge mistake, but to welcome Conan with open arms and show him that despite the way his old network has treated him, America loves him."

Dave -- who knows first-hand what it's like to be treated badly by NBC and Leno -- hasn't reached out to Conan directly, but his staff has contacted Conan's people letting them know about the open invitation.

Hopefully the red-headed funny man will get the last laugh, courtesy of Dave! If there's ever a way to get back at NBC, bashing them on another network would certainly be it.

Brian Williams Wants Matt Lauer's Six-Pack Abs

Yes, it's true: The anchor of America's number 1 evening news broadcast is not just a closet 'Jersey Shore' fan, he's also pea-green with envy over Matt Lauer's abs.

"Brian's from the Jersey shore, went to a good Catholic school -- it's part of our culture on the Jersey shore for men to want to look good. Wear a little mousse, get yourself a nice tan and, most importantly, work on your abs," a Jersey friend of Brian's tells me.

So watch out, Matt, you might have a little competition for the best six-pack at 30 Rock (and don't forget about George Stephanopoulos) -- but please guys, no fist pumping.

Johnson's Death Reunites Nicole and Paris

The tragic death of Johnson and Johnson heiress, Casey Johnson, has reunited childhood friends Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. They both attended a private memorial at Nicky Hilton's Los Angeles house on Jan. 5.

"On such a sad day, it brought a smile to my face to at least have one dear friend back in my life," Paris tells Life & Style. "With my traveling, I haven't seen Nicole in a long time, and she's been so busy with having her two babies."

I knew Casey, and know that Paris and Nicole finally burying the hatchet would have made her happy.

Special Comment: In times like these with so much tragic real news going on in the world, it feels strange to be writing a silly entertainment column. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the horrid events in Haiti.

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Thursday 14 January

By Geno

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CRAIG FERGUSON is the BEST!!!

By mert

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craig ferguson is the best of all of them...he dont judge any one beliefs and he kept politics out of his show...........go craig win them all out.....get rid of weak and two face letterman....and bring craig on......

Friday 15 January

By xograyce

he really is... i love his show. to hell with the rest.

By Chester

Now children, let's play nice!!!

By khoupat

I never understood the whole animosity that David Letterman had with Jay Leno and wanting Johnny Carson's position. David Letterman was already successful in his own right at the time with his own show. All he would have been doing is jump ship to another station and moved a half hour earlier. Stop acting like a baby. Get over it and bury the hatchet.

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