Richard Johnson, the editor of the New York Post gossip page for nearly 25 years, is leaving Page Six for a new gig in Los Angeles. He'll work on new digital ventures for News Corp., the Post's parent company. "I love Page Six and The Post, but I've always wanted to give Los Angeles a try," he says in the Post's story, which also announces that Emily Smith will take over his old job.
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