Conan O'Brien Says No to Oprah and Letterman

By Rob Shuter Posted May 5th 2010 02:25AM

Conan O'Brien showed the world what's been going through his mind (and beard) since his ouster from 'The Tonight Show' and NBC during his '60 Minutes' interview this past week. Everyone wants a piece of the red-headed comic now that his speaking embargo is up, but CoCo isn't in the mood to keep on talking -- even if it's with Oprah Winfrey or Jay Leno's nemesis, David Letterman. And judging from what people are telling me, that's a good move.

Conan Says No to Oprah, Letterman

Over 13 million viewers tuned in to watch Conan O'Brien tell '60 Minutes' that NBC "broke his heart," however, TV insiders tell me that Conan now needs to shut up and focus on his future if he doesn't always want to be known as the guy that hosted 'The Tonight Show' for a few months.

"Conan doing one big sit down interview was a good idea -- only if he never talks about 'The Tonight Show' again," one TV insiders tells me. "Conan came across well, but if he doesn't shut up, it's going to seem as if he's whining. The best thing he could do is focus on his new show. Look forward instead of looking back. After all, it's hard to feel sorry for a guy who got paid over $30 million to NOT work."

Conan seems to be taking this advice to heart. Sources tell me he has been offered many more interviews -- with Larry King, Oprah and even David Letterman -- all of which he has turned down.

Hopefully, the next time we hear from Conan, he will be doing his monologue on TBS! (And no 'Tonight' jokes. You are better than that.)

Halle's Custody Battle

Someone who knows how to keep her mouth shut is Halle Berry. Following her split from model Gabriel Aubry, with whom Halle has a 2-year-old daughter, the actress has remained silent.

However, behind the scenes, I hear the couple, who had been together for four years, are in non-stop negotiations over daughter Nahla.

"Gabriel is determined to be part of his daughter's life. He loves Nahla a great deal, and even though he has split with Halle, he has no intention of letting Nahla go," a friend of the model tells me. "It's still early and they are both behaving like great parents, but if things do turn nasty, Halle can expect a fight."

Let's hope things keep moving forward. Make little Nahla proud.

'SATC' vs. Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas is getting ready to go head-to-head with Sarah Jessica Parker and the ladies of 'Sex and The City 2' on May 24 when they both roll out their red carpets on the same night in New York City.

"Foolishly, the Lincoln Center Film Society has planned a tribute to Michael Douglas on the same night as the 'Sex and The City 2' premiere in New York," laughed one event planner.

"It's a total disaster and Michael's event cannot be moved. I hope Michael is planning on having a very small red carpet, because, let's face it, all the press are going to be with the 'Sex' girls."

Michael, we love you, but this is not a fair fight. I just hope Catherine goes with you instead of going to see the movie!

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Wednesday 05 May

By Breathe

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@Judy Wow. That's mighty racist of you. So all hispanics are illegal aliens? Are you really that ignorant or is it all racism?

By sam

Who cares about O'Brien. I don't even think he's funny. I know he is strage looking and ugly. And, I know too I won't be watching him. I am so sick and tired of these wannabe's, who over-rate themselves and have so many demands and egos. But we have to take responsibility for that because we create these demons by watching and caring about them.

By Cutie

None of them are worth watching.

By ennui

conan is a bore, leno is a big bore, and okra windbag is the biggest bore of all...they all stink on ice.

By Marty A. Novack

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Conan made plenty of money...no need to even talk about the "situation". He will be back on TBS very soon...with his millions and his audience.

By bstill

I always thought the funniest thing about Conan is how funny he looks!

I think D.L. would be an alright interview but the no to "O" is definitely a good move.

By Kip65per

Shame on Conan for making fun of large people. His mother is quite large herself. Double shame on him.

By rob shuter

i like conan. hope he can move on

By fishiee

Hes a good writer but does anybody really think hes got it.

By Sharon

Really, who CARES! Conan O'Brien is extremely HARD on the eyes.

The less people see of his horrid red hair and freckles, the better.

By Donna

Conan do you realize that you could be ruining your career at this minute with all of your whinning. You sucked on NBC I was so glad to see you leave. TBS good luck. Just go away and do what you have to do and shut up. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

By TOBEY

Who in the hell is Oprah Winfrey that everyone thinks they MUST be interview by her? She asks personal questions and will keep it up until her guest breaks down in tears and reveals their deepest darkest secrets. But turn the tables and ask her about her relationship with Gayle King, Steadman, or about her weight and she won't say sh*t. What's good for the goose it good for the gander, Oprah.

By Tracie Smith

GEE!!! It must be a slow news day...THIS IS ALL THEY CAN REPORT ON? WHO CARES? They are all a bunch of celebrity cry babies...

By skyking

I really don't think Conan gives a rats @ss about the money.
He enjoys entertaining people. He probably just wanted to stay where he was before the "The Chin" put in his 2 cents in.

By Lita

Good for Conan, not appearing on Oprah or David Letterman. Letterman is too mean-spirited (he would definitely use O'Brien's appearance as another excuse to bash Leno), and Oprah is, to be honest, too full of crap. A little of these two goes a long way.

By xxrosexofxsharyn

Did you people even read the story? He said NO to the interviews, so how he "still whining"?

tomorrow i have best news on Sandra and scary scoop on Heidi M

Wednesday 28 July

By Mary Paxton

Conan is not funny. (period)

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