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 XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX TUE DEC 11 2001 10:21:35 ET XXXXX KATIE COURIC OFFER WORTH UP TO $100 MILLION; MOST LUCRATIVE IN HISTORY OF NEWS **World Exclusive** NEW YORK -- NBC's TODAY show Katie Couric is on the verge of being offered a new multiyear contract -- which could be valued at nearly $100 million, it can be revealed! Couric will soon become not only the top female cash-earner in the history of the news business, but the new deal will ensure she tops all male performers too! With perks, bumps, clauses and an expansion of duties, Couric will become the highest paid news personality in the history of the medium if she opts to stay at GE's peacock, network insiders and sources close to the star tell the DRUDGE REPORT. "We know she will be snapped up by CBS in the blink of an eye if she is not kept happy," one top source said in New York. "The bidding is rewriting the history books, easily passing Barbara Walters, King and the others." Couric's current contract pops in May, but an aggressive move is on behind-the-scenes to get the house in order for future years. Couric has been guaranteed an annually salary base of $14 million, a top source revealed. An industry record. Pushing Couric into Oprah, Rosie cash levels is an option which would create an NBC-financed production company -- jointly owned by Couric. MORE MORE ----------------------------------------------------------- Filed By Matt Drudge in New York City Reports are moved when circumstances warrant http://www.drudgereport.com for updates (c)DRUDGE REPORT 2001 Not for reproduction without permission of the author |
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