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Don Lemon

American journalist and news anchor (born 1966)

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Don Lemon: American journalist and news anchor (born 1966)
Don Lemon is an American television journalist best known for being a host on CNN from 2014 until 2023. He anchored weekend news programs on local television stations in Alabama and Pennsylvania during his early days as a journalist. Lemon worked as a news correspondent for NBC on its programming, such as Today and NBC Nightly News. Lemon is also a recipient of an Edward R. Murrow Award in 2002 for his coverage of the capture of the Washington, D.C. snipers. He also received three regional Emmy Awards for his special report on real estate in Chicago and a business feature on Craigslist.

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Don Lemon Not Worried About Elon Musk's Influence on Donald Trump

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Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk for Fraud After Failed X Deal

Don Lemon is taking legal action against Elon Musk after his X show was unceremoniously canceled after one episode ... now claiming he was never paid properly. The longtime newsman hit the tech CEO..
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Don Lemon Marries Longtime Fiancé, Tim Malone, in NYC

Don Lemon finally got hitched to his longtime fiancé, Tim Malone, Saturday night ... and a bevy of TV and other stars came out to see the fancy ceremony in NYC. The former CNN host married Tim at..
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Don Lemon Weighs In on Possible CNN Return After Recent Interview

Don Lemon is not saying never about returning to CNN -- which fired him last year -- and even has some requirements in mind, but he's also very realistic about why it ain't happening ... most likely...
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Don Lemon Says Elon Musk Not Used To Answering to People Who Don't 'Look Like Him'

Don Lemon's not letting up on Elon Musk one bit ... hitting his new nemesis repeatedly in an explosive interview -- and making some pretty big insinuations. The talk show host sat down with People in..
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Elon Musk Compares Don Lemon to Spoiled Child From 'Willy Wonka'

Elon Musk upped the ante in his ongoing beef with Don Lemon, comparing him to Veruca Salt — the bratty child in the 'Willy Wonka' films. In a Friday night post on X, the billionaire mogul wrote, "Don..
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Don Lemon Says Elon Musk Interview is the Exact Conversation X Needs

Don Lemon's defending his interview with Elon Musk ... asking people to watch the interview before they dismiss him -- and saying X would benefit from these kinds of convos. We caught up with the talk..
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Don Lemon's Deal with X Canceled, He Blames Elon Musk Interview

Don Lemon's X partnership is dunzo -- his deal falling apart before the first episode could even air ... and he blames his Elon Musk interview, where he apparently struck a nerve. The former CNN anchor..
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Don Lemon Reportedly Paid $24.5 Million Upon Exiting CNN

Don Lemon was handsomely compensated after being fired from CNN last year -- in fact, it's almost as if he never left ... 'cause the dude's definitely getting paid like it, per a new report. According..
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Tucker Carlson Congratulates Don Lemon On New X Show Despite Past Beef

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon definitely don't see eye to eye on a lot of stuff, but that didn't stop the former Fox News anchor from congratulating Don on joining him on Team X. As you know, Don..
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Don Lemon Says Nikki Haley More Dangerous Than Donald Trump

Don Lemon says the most detrimental presidential candidate Americans could elect isn't Donald Trump ... but rather Nikki Haley. The former CNN host joined us Friday on "TMZ Live," and said he thinks..
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Don Lemon Blasts Nikki Haley For Civil War Answer, Brings Up Past Beef

Don Lemon hasn't forgotten about his clash with Nikki Haley earlier this year ... bringing it up as a way to diss her over fumbling a question about the cause of the Civil War. The former CNN anchor is..
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Don Lemon Says Elon Musk's Visit to Israel Is A 'Smart Move'

Don Lemon is backing Elon Musk's trip to Israel ... after the tech mogul touched down in the Middle East Monday to survey the destruction left behind by Hamas. The ex-CNN host landed at LAX Monday,..
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Bill Cosby Sued by Actress Joan Tarshis Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Bill Cosby is facing yet another lawsuit over alleged sexual assault -- only this time, it's from a woman who years ago had an infamously awkward interview with Don Lemon about her claims. The comedian..
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Don Lemon Scores Major Political Points With Kamala Harris Halloween Costume

Don Lemon and his partner, Tim Malone, should win first prize for 2023's most hilarious politically-themed Halloween costumes -- and The White House would probably agree!!! The ex-CNN anchor and Malone..
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Don Lemon No Surprise If CNN Offers Job After Chris Licht Firing

Don Lemon might be able to make a return to CNN after the firing of former CEO Chris Licht ... as folks in Don's world would not be surprised if the network reaches out in the near future. Sources..
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Elon Musk Wants Don Lemon Show on Twitter After Tucker Carlson Launches One

Elon Musk is making a push to land a Don Lemon show on Twitter, just as Tucker Carlson's started his own show on the platform -- and Elon's goal seems to be balancing right and left. Elon made his..
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Stars and Scars, You Be the Judge

Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson both got booted from their respective networks this week, fans and colleagues remembered TV titan Jerry Springer after his passing and Ron DeSantis and Disney's culture war..
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Don Lemon and Kim Kardashian Chat at Time100 Gala

Ya gotta imagine Don Lemon and Kim Kardashian have plenty to catch up about -- like possible new career paths -- and they got into it at the Time100 Gala. Kim and Don were deep in discussion Wednesday..
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Don Lemon All Smiles At Time 100 Gala After CNN Firing

Don Lemon doesn't look down in the dumps over being out of a job ... in fact, it's quite the opposite. Don was all smiles Wednesday at the Time 100 Gala in New York City, mugging for the cameras..
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Rick Ross Offers Don Lemon a Job at Wing Stop, Energy Drink Flavor

Don Lemon has a new job option if he wants it -- and it would entail him dipping poultry into boiling hot cooking oil ... under the supervision of one of Rick Ross's managers, no less. The rapper..
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Don Lemon sacked by CNN following 'sexist' comments about Nikki Haley

don lemon sacked by cnn following 'sexist' comments about nikki haley
CNN host Don Lemon has been sacked by the cable news network just two months after apologising for on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley.
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NewsNation Interested in Both Don Lemon & Tucker Carlson After Firings

Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson are now without a work home -- but they could land at the same place in the near future ... and that might be NewsNation, which wants 'em both. Sources with direct..
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Don Lemon Terminated at CNN, Blasts Network Management

Don Lemon is out at CNN, after 17 years at the network, a move he says he was never given any heads-up was happening. In a statement Monday, Lemon said, "I was informed this morning by my agent that I..
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Don Lemon Slights Jon Stewart as Just a Comedian on CNN Hot Mic

Don Lemon stepped in it again Monday, apparently making what he thought was an off-mic remark about Jon Stewart and then, after an awkward pause, backtracking big time. Don threw to a clip of Jon..
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Michelle Yeoh Takes Swipe at Don Lemon During Oscars Acceptance Speech

Michelle Yeoh made history last night during the Oscars, but her big win isn't the only thing that has folks talking ... it's also her direct message to Don Lemon. The 60-year-old became the first..
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Don Lemon Committed to CNN Long-Term, Worked with Network on Apology Strategy

Not only is Don Lemon thankful to be back on the air at CNN, he wants to remain there for the foreseeable future, and worked hand-in-hand with the network on his return apology ... TMZ has learned...
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Don Lemon Returns To CNN Morning Show, No On-Air Apology

Don Lemon returned to his CNN morning gig Wednesday and, if you tuned in to see some fireworks on set or an apology from the anchor, you were very disappointed. Instead, Lemon tweeted an apology about..
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Don Lemon Will Return as a CNN Host, String Attached

Don Lemon will return to his anchor's chair at CNN after his sexist on-air remarks ... but there's a string attached, and our sources say this may not be the end of it. Lemon sat down with the..
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Don Lemon Drops Out of Moderating NYC Event Amid Backlash

Don Lemon seems to be trying to push himself out of the limelight amid all the anger pointed his way ... because TMZ has learned he's backed out of an upcoming event he was set to moderate. Don was..
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Don Lemon's Absence Gets Very Brief Mention by CNN Co-Hosts

Don Lemon's absence from the "CNN This Morning" desk nearly got lost in the sauce at the top of the show Monday ... which could be additional writing on the wall for his time at the network. Poppy..
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Don Lemon Will Miss Monday's CNN Morning Show After Sexist Comment

Don Lemon will not be on the air to start the new week -- and his future at CNN seems a little uncertain too in the wake of his sexist comment ... this according to new reports. Per the Daily Beast --..
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Don Lemon Jumps on CNN Call to Apologize for Sexist Comments, Staff Unimpressed

Don Lemon jumped on a CNN staff call Friday morning to apologize for his sexist on-air comment Thursday that women are not in their prime after their 40s ... but it did not go over well. Sources with..
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Don Lemon Ripped for Saying Nikki Haley Not in 'Her Prime' at 51

CNN's Don Lemon is trending for saying women, like presidential candidate Nikki Haley, are well beyond their "prime" years -- a comment that irked at least one of his cohosts, and many more people..
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Tyre Nichols Arrest Video Makes Memphis City Council Chairman Break Down

The graphic footage of cops beating Tyre Nichols has Memphis City Council Chairman Martavius Jones at a loss for words, and instead, he was overcome with emotion on live TV. CNN's Don Lemon interviewed..
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Don Lemon Responds to Colbert Criticism Over 'Hoodie' Suit on CNN

Don Lemon didn't appreciate Stephen Colbert mocking him over the fact he dressed down on the job ... responding by comparing himself to Zelensky, Obama and Trayvon Martin. The news anchor -- who now..
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