Special to the Director's Cut Blog By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES - Matt Lauer is sticking with "Today" show. Lauer planned to announce Friday on the air that he has signed a long-term contract to remain as co-host of the No. 1 morning show, NBC News spokeswoman Megan Kopf said Thursday. Although "Today" is on a historic winning streak in the ratings, ABC competitor "Good Morning America" has been gaining ground. Lauer's decision provides important stability for "Today" and puts to rest speculation that he might reunite with his former co-host, Katie Couric, on the syndicated show she's launching this fall. Lauer said last May that he had discussed joining with Couric on a new venture. But he predicted then that he would be staying at "Today" for "a long time." He's been a fixture with the show since 1994, and "Today" has remained No. 1 in the weekly ratings since 1995. ...