The daily gossip: January 15, 2019

Ken Jennings wins the Jeopardy!: Greatest of All Time tournament, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G., and more

Ken Jennings.
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1. Ken Jennings wins the Jeopardy!: Greatest of All Time tournament

The Jeopardy! G.O.A.T. has finally been crowned. Ken Jennings, who already holds the record for most consecutive wins on Jeopardy!, held off competitors James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter on Tuesday, winning the tournament (and taking home a cool $1 million and a hilariously gaudy trophy for his trouble). The Jeopardy!: Greatest of All Time tournament was an unexpected ratings smash for ABC, outscoring big events like the World Series and the NBA Finals — so don't be surprised if ABC finds an excuse to make Jennings defend his crown before long.

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.