Hoda Kotb knows who she wants to replace her on the “Today” show. The morning show host, 60, spoke about her successor in a new interview with E! News. “The person who I want is someone who has beautiful chemistry with Jenna [Bush Hager],” Kotb told the outlet on Oct. 25, referring to her co-anchor … Read more
Test run? Laura Jarrett covered for Jenna Bush Hager on the “Today” show Monday in a possible tryout for Hoda Kotb’s gig. Jarrett, 40, joined Kotb for the fourth hour of the NBC program as Hager stayed home. “Jenna is a little under the weather. All of her kids got sick,” Kotb, 60, explained at … Read more
Jenna Bush Hager cried to her dad, George W. Bush, after learning that Hoda Kotb is leaving “Today.” During Thursday’s episode of “Today with Hoda and Jenna,” the pair tearfully talked about the former president’s reaction to the news that Kotb, 60, is departing the NBC show in early 2025. “I don’t know if you’re … Read more
Hoda Kotb is saying goodbye to the “Today” show after 26 years. The anchor revealed on Thursday that she will remain on the NBC program through Jan. 1, 2025. Kotb was joined by her co-hosts when she announced the tearful news, including Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager, Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones. Hoda … Read more
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager reacted to Ina Garten confessing that she briefly separated from her husband, Jeffrey Garten, in the 1970s. Kotb, 60, recently did a sit-down interview with Ina, 76, who recalled telling her husband of ten years at the time that she needed to “be on my own for a little … Read more
How, where and when we wash various parts of our bodies is a real conversation starter on the internet. This week TV hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager started a new debate about whether it is ever okay to brush your teeth – while in the shower. The debate began as Hoda told her … Read more
Jenna Bush Hager broke down in tears recalling the advice her late grandfather and former President George H.W. Bush shared with her before his death. Speaking on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” Wednesday, Bush Hager and her co-host Hoda Kotb discussed fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg’s life and the upcoming Hulu documentary that explores it. … Read more
Jenna Bush Hager has books to thank for teaching her 10-year-old daughter, Mila, about the birds and the bees. The 42-year-old “Today with Hoda & Jenna” co-host revealed Thursday that Mila reading Jenny Han’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has eased her into discussing the sex talk with her child. “It’s so interesting, I feel like … Read more
Something fishy was going on Today. “Today” show viewers were left baffled when Willie Geist, the anchor of “Sunday Today,” filled in for Hoda Kotb during “Today With Hoda & Jenna” on Wednesday. Geist, 48, and co-host Jenna Bush Hager, 42, made no mention of Kotb’s absence from the program despite the 59-year-old anchor being … Read more
Mel B doesn’t “Wannabe” in trouble with her fellow Spice Girls. The British pop star, 48, whose real name is Melanie Brown, playfully walked off “Today With Hoda & Jenna” on Monday after saying perhaps too much about the iconic 90s girl group’s upcoming plans. When co-host Jenna Bush Hager, 42, asked Brown if she … Read more
It’s 2024, which means February 29 made the calendar cut this go-round, making it a Leap Year. A rare, storied and wondrous addition to Pisces season, read on to learn more about the history, astrology, numerology, and superstitions that surround Leap Day. Why is there a Leap Day every 4 years? It gets math-y, folks. … Read more
Those updates should happen Today! Long-time “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie seemed to agree with Kelly Rowland that the dressing rooms at the NBC news program might need an upgrade. “We need a remodel. We need ‘Extreme Makeover: Today Show Dressing Room Edition,’” Guthrie, 52, told “Entertainment Tonight” Wednesday while at the release party for her new … Read more
She’s ready to forgive and forget. “Today” show co-host Hoda Kotb is not upset over Kelly Rowland, who stormed out of her co-hosting gig last week after not receiving an adequate dressing room. “I just want to say this –– I have great love and admiration for Kelly Rowland. I adore her, and I want … Read more
Love did not take over during Kelly Rowland’s stop at the “Today” show on Thursday. The R&B singer and actress reportedly left the morning talk show after issues with her dressing room, leaving Hoda Kotb, 59, rushing to find a replacement co-host, sources tell Page Six. Rowland, 43, appeared as a guest on the 8 … Read more
Jenna Bush Hager revealed Thursday on “Today with Hoda and Jenna” that she was recently involved in a car accident that totaled her car. “I got in one total wreck in my own driveway of late,” Bush Hager told “Today” show personality Willie Geist who was filling in for Hoda Kotb. “Totaled the car. Total … Read more
Talk about eyewitness news. Hoda Kotb suffered a minor “medical emergency” Thursday on “Today with Hoda and Jenna” when she had two contacts stuck in one eye. “I think I have a contact stuck in my eye way up here,” Kotb, 59, told Jenna Bush Hager at the end of the show’s first segment. “I … Read more
Jenna Bush Hager says her young daughter does more than rinse and repeat. The mom of three admitted “Today” that her daughter, Mila, 10, is one of the thousands of Generation Alpha kids obsessed with the controversial skin care trend. “All these kids who are 12 and younger are apparently obsessed with skin care? USA Today did … Read more
Partners in wine are forever. Hota Kotb gave fans an update Wednesday on her former “Today” co-host and friend, Kathie Lee Gifford five years after she left the show. “By the way, Kat’s living her best life,” Kotb, 59, said of Griffin, 70. “She’s in Nashville, she’s writing music, she is living her best life. … Read more
Eric Stonestreet appeared uncomfortable during his appearance on “Today with Hoda and Jenna” on Friday. The “Modern Family” alum stopped by the show to talk about reuniting with nearly every cast member from the beloved sitcom, and him starring alongside Tim Allen in Season 2 of “The Santa Clauses” on Disney+. At first, Stonestreet, 52, … Read more
Well, that escalated quickly. Jenna Bush Hager suffered a sexy blunder Monday on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” show when referring to her husband, Henry Chase Hager. While telling co-host Hoda Kotb, 59, about her weekend, Bush Hager, 41, said, “We went to see ‘Trolls [Band Together]’ this weekend. “3D glasses, the music’s awesome, there are a … Read more