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TV Guide released its list of highest-paid TV personalities and actors. Topping the list for reality stars is new "American Idol" judge Mariah Carey with $17M per season. Other moneymakers: Howard Stern ("America's Got Talent, $15M per season), Pauly DelVecchio ("Jersey Shore," $175K per episode), Betty White ("Off Their Rockers," $175K per episode) and the Landry Family ("Swamp People, $25K per episode).

David Letterman is the highest-paid late night host, with $28M per year. Other highlights: Jay Leno ($25M) Jon Stewart ($16M) Craig Ferguson ($8M) and Chelsea Handler ($8M).

Matt Lauer makes the most for a newscaster ("Today," $21.5M). Other moneymakers: Bill O'Reilly ("The O'Reilly Factor," $15M), Diane Sawyer (ABC World News, $12M), Anderson Cooper ("Anderson Cooper 360" and "Anderson Live", $11M) and Robin Meade (HLN anchor ($750K).

Mark Harmon tops the list of highest-paid actors in a drama ("NCIS," $500K per episode). Other highlights: Ellen Pompeo ("Grey's Anatomy," $350K), Kevin Bacon, ("The Following," $175K), Lucy Liu ("Elementary," $125K) and Stephen Amell ("Arrow," $30K).

Ashton Kutcher is the highest-paid actor in a comedy ("Two and a Half Men," $700K per episode). Other highlights: Kaley Cuoco ("The Big Bang Theory," $300K), Cast of "Modern Family," ($175K), Lea Michele ("Glee," $75K) and Crystal the Monkey ("Animal Practice," $12K).

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TV Guide released its list of highest-paid TV personalities and actors. Topping the list for reality stars is new "American Idol" judge Mariah Carey with $17M per season. Other moneymakers: Howard Stern ("America's Got Talent, $15M per season), Pauly DelVecchio ("Jersey Shore," $175K per episode), Betty White ("Off Their Rockers," $175K per episode) and the Landry Family ("Swamp People, $25K per episode).

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