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Multi-platform news brand Entertainment Tonight has made history for becoming the world’s longest-running entertainment news TV show.

The four-time Emmy award-winning show kicked off the new year with a television milestone by airing its 10,000th show on Friday 10 January 2020, escalating their impressive accomplishment of being on air for 38 years and 118 days.

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A key part of this landmark episode showcased the brand’s distinguished history by decade to illustrate the evolution that solidified ET as the #1 source of celebrity news for nearly forty years. 

To mark this incredible achievement, ET received an official Guinness World Records certificate for their record title, presented by adjudicator Kim Partrick.

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Since its premiere on 14 September 1981, Entertainment Tonight has remained the gold standard of entertainment news, covering the biggest celebrity events from Hollywood and around the world.

As part of this special episode, ET celebrated Rod Stewart’s 75th birthday from London with an exclusive at-home performance and a special announcement from the legendary singer.longest-running entertainment news TV show 2


The segment also featured an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey to look back at her time with ET since her first interview in 1985.

With nearly 5 million viewers daily, it’s safe to say this celebration was properly debuted throughout their fanbase!