Jesse Eisenberg, ‘Today’ host Craig Melvin have awkward exchange over Mark Zuckerberg role

Jesse Eisenberg, ‘Today’ host Craig Melvin have awkward exchange over Mark Zuckerberg role

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

Jennifer Lopez calls out ‘Today’ host Craig Melvin for asking about Ben Affleck divorce during live interview

Jennifer Lopez calls out ‘Today’ host Craig Melvin for asking about Ben Affleck divorce during live interview

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

Rick Springfield calls out ‘Today’ show host Craig Melvin for yawning during live interview

Rick Springfield calls out ‘Today’ show host Craig Melvin for yawning during live interview

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

Craig Melvin is replacing Hoda Kotb on ‘Today’

Craig Melvin is replacing Hoda Kotb on ‘Today’

“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