Jesse Eisenberg has revealed that he’s donating one of his kidneys to a complete stranger later this year. The Oscar-nominated actor opened up about the selfless decision while promoting his newest movie, “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,” on the “Today” show Thursday morning. Eisenberg began by discussing a blood drive he participated in … Read more
Friend request denied. Jesse Eisenberg dodged a question about why he chose not to return as Mark Zuckerberg for the upcoming “Social Network” sequel during an appearance on the “Today” show Thursday. “There’s been some reporting that you passed on the sequel,” host Craig Melvin asked. “Why?” Jesse Eisenberg dodged a question about why he … Read more
No one messes with Jenny from the Block. Jennifer Lopez called out Craig Melvin after he asked the Grammy-nominated singer about her divorce from Ben Affleck during an interview with the “Today” show on Monday, Oct. 6. “In the middle of filming this elaborate, beautiful musical, your divorce was also finalized with Ben,” Melvin, 46, … Read more
Where can I find a yawner like that? Eighties pop-rock icon Rick Springfield called out NBC host Craig Melvin for yawning during his Wednesday interview on the “3rd Hour of Today.” The “Jessie’s Girl” vocalist was just over 90 seconds into the live segment discussing the ’80s hit when he noticed Melvin yawn off-camera. Springfield … Read more
Sheinelle Jones’ colleagues are continuing to support her offscreen in the wake of her husband’s death. “Today” stars Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, and Craig Melvin were all seen attending her husband’s funeral in New York on Friday, May 30, just one week after announcing his death. Uche Ojeh … Read more
The ‘Today” hosts are keeping Sheinelle Jones in their prayers. During a segment on “Today” Friday, Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer gave an update on Jones, 46, who has been absent from the NBC morning show since December 18 due to “a family health matter.” “I just talked to her a couple days … Read more
He’s on the rise. Craig Melvin, 45, will be taking over for “Today” anchor Hoda Kotb when she steps down. The move will give him a big salary bump, as Us Weekly reports that he’ll make about $5 million to $6 million in his new role. He allegedly makes $3 million per year now. Melvin became … Read more
“Today” has found its replacement for Hoda Kotb. Craig Melvin is taking over Kotb’s role on the NBC daytime program. Kotb, 60, shared the news on Thursday morning, while also confirming her last day on the show is Friday, January 10. “I am beyond excited and grateful,” said Melvin, 45. “This is the latest in … Read more
She’s quite the lucky one. Amy Grant may be back on tour now, but the singer revealed that she still suffers from certain long-lasting effects from when she was involved in a horrific bike accident near her Nashville home in 2022. “I still have issues with my short-term memory. My balance is still weird,” Grant, … Read more
He needs to learn how to curb his fists. It seems like Elmo is starting February off on the wrong foot after the poor Sesame Street resident was roughhoused by Larry David when he stopped by the “Today” show on Thursday. The clip, which has since gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), shows Elmo and … Read more
There’s nothing better on Halloween than coming to the office dressed up in a costume. The anchors of NBC’s the “Today” show donned outfits for their morning broadcast on Tuesday, wowing viewers and fans. Hosts Carson Daly, Craig Melvin, Dylan Dreyer, Willie Geist, Peter Alexander, Laura Jarrett, Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Sheinelle … Read more