‘Law & Order’ star Mehcad Brooks on working in New York — and with ‘legend’ Mariska Hargitay

‘Law & Order’ star Mehcad Brooks on working in New York — and with ‘legend’ Mariska Hargitay

He’s on the case.  Mehcad Brooks, who plays Detective Jalen Shaw on “Law & Order,” is entering his third season on the show, as Season 24 premieres Thurs. Oct 3 at 8 p.m. on NBC. Brooks joined the cast in Season 22, when the show returned from its 12-year hiatus. “I had this childlike reaction,” … Read more

Kathie Lee Gifford would be ‘in an insane asylum without Jesus’ but ‘can’t stand religion’

Kathie Lee Gifford would be ‘in an insane asylum without Jesus’ but ‘can’t stand religion’

Kathie Lee Gifford is no fan of religion, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have a powerful relationship with Jesus. “I can’t stand religion,” Gifford told Fox News Digital. “Religion puts people in chains. And Jesus comes to set us free. “What do you want? You want to go someplace and sit in the same … Read more

‘Today’ star Jill Martin still dealing with ‘mental trauma’ 1 year after breast cancer battle

‘Today’ star Jill Martin still dealing with ‘mental trauma’ 1 year after breast cancer battle

Jill Martin is opening up about navigating life a year after beating breast cancer.  “I hold two emotions that don’t normally go together simultaneously,” the 48-year-old told Us Weekly on Tuesday at the “Today” show taping. “I’m so grateful to be cancer-free, but on the other hand, I just came out of a year of fog and … Read more

Spirit Halloween slams ‘SNL’ for season premiere skit: ‘Irrelevant 50-year-old TV show’ with ‘shrinking ratings’

Spirit Halloween slams ‘SNL’ for season premiere skit: ‘Irrelevant 50-year-old TV show’ with ‘shrinking ratings’

“Saturday Night Live” should be very scared. Spirit Halloween went after the NBC sketch comedy series for its Season 50 premiere skit that took a dig at the pop-up costume store. “We are great at raising things back from the dead,” the store wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, alongside a photo of a fake … Read more

‘SNL’ slammed for ‘abhorrent’ Chappell Roan skit — as Bowen Yang speaks out

‘SNL’ slammed for ‘abhorrent’ Chappell Roan skit — as Bowen Yang speaks out

“Saturday Night Live” made enemies from poking fun at Chappell Roan during the Season 50 premiere over the weekend. The 26-year-old breakout pop star’s fans are upset over a sketch starring Bowen Yang that was inspired by Roan struggling with fame. During “Weekend Update,” Yang, 33, appeared as Moo Deng, the baby hippo who went … Read more

‘SNL’ Season 50 premiere addresses Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ exit — with a Matt Lauer dig

‘SNL’ Season 50 premiere addresses Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ exit — with a Matt Lauer dig

Weekend update from Rockefeller Center. “Saturday Night Live” had plenty of material to report about during its Season 50 premiere — thanks to its own network. Colin Jost addressed Hoda Kotb’s decision to leave the “Today” show during his Weekend Update segment alongside Michael Che on Sept. 28. The journalist, 60, announced the news days prior, … Read more

‘Days of Our Lives’ star Drake Hogestyn dead at 70, co-stars Ali Sweeney, Kristian Alfonso react: ‘My heart breaks’

‘Days of Our Lives’ star Drake Hogestyn dead at 70, co-stars Ali Sweeney, Kristian Alfonso react: ‘My heart breaks’

He will always be their John. “Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn, who has played John Black on the soap opera for nearly 40 years, has died. The actor passed away from pancreatic cancer on Saturday at age 70 — one day before his 71st birthday. The official Instagram account for the iconic show shared … Read more

Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ co-stars didn’t find him funny, head writer reveals: ‘All thought he was a dud’

Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ co-stars didn’t find him funny, head writer reveals: ‘All thought he was a dud’

Look who’s having the last laugh. Will Ferrell’s “Saturday Night Live” co-stars were skeptical about his comic abilities when he first joined the legendary sketch show back in 1995. “I was trying to get to know everyone and there was a group of people who were looking at me and were like, we don’t get … Read more

Live from New York… ‘Saturday Night Live’ turns 50: How the variety show has impacted TV

Live from New York… ‘Saturday Night Live’ turns 50: How the variety show has impacted TV

Live from New York… As the landmark 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” approaches, its impact on television is indelible.  But, a half-century after Lorne Michaels’ brainchild made its debut in 1975, as Season 50 is about to premiere (on Saturday, Sept. 28 on NBC), does the show still have the juice – and what … Read more

Will Savannah Guthrie be next to leave ‘Today’? NBC insider names the two frontrunners to replace Hoda Kotb after shock exit

Will Savannah Guthrie be next to leave ‘Today’? NBC insider names the two frontrunners to replace Hoda Kotb after shock exit

NBC executives are worried about tomorrow at “Today.” Following Hoda Kotb’s decision to depart the long-running breakfast show, bosses are allegedly anxious that co-anchor Savannah Guthrie could follow suit. Kotb, 60, announced her shock move on Thursday, saying she is ready “to turn the page” and will leave “Today” early next year after sitting at Guthrie’s side since 2017. Guthrie, … Read more

Savannah Guthrie is taking Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ exit the hardest

Savannah Guthrie is taking Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ exit the hardest

Hoda Kotb’s “Today” departure has left all of her colleagues in tears — especially Savannah Guthrie. “No one is taking the news worse than Savannah Guthrie,” Craig Melvin, 45, said in a clip shared to X by the morning talk show. “I know, I know,” weatherman Al Roker, 70, replied, before Sheinelle Jones, 46, quipped, … Read more

‘Emotional’ Jenna Bush Hager called dad George W. Bush crying about Hoda Kotb leaving ‘Today’

‘Emotional’ Jenna Bush Hager called dad George W. Bush crying about Hoda Kotb leaving ‘Today’

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’s ‘Today’ colleagues tearfully react to her exit news after 26 years: ‘It’s complicated’

Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ colleagues tearfully react to her exit news after 26 years: ‘It’s complicated’

Hoda Kotb’s co-workers will be family for life.  After announcing that she is stepping away from “Today” after nearly two decades, the 60-year-old’s co-workers shared their sentiments for the longtime anchor. “Hoda, we love you so much,” Savannah Guthrie said on “Today” as she and Jenna Bush Hager took Kotb’s hands in theirs. “And when you … Read more

Read the letter Hoda Kotb wrote to her ‘Today’ colleagues revealing her ‘painful’ exit

Read the letter Hoda Kotb wrote to her ‘Today’ colleagues revealing her ‘painful’ exit

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 announces exit from ‘Today’ show after 26 years with NBC

Hoda Kotb announces exit from ‘Today’ show after 26 years with NBC

Hoda Kotb is saying goodbye to “Today.” The 60-year-old journalist announced Thursday morning that she’s leaving the NBC news program. She’s been with NBC for 26 years. “As I write this, my heart is all over the map,” she wrote in a letter to “TODAY” staff. “I know I’m making the right decision, but it’s … Read more

Mariska Hargitay suffered ‘secondary trauma’ from ‘Law & Order: SVU’ storylines

Mariska Hargitay suffered ‘secondary trauma’ from ‘Law & Order: SVU’ storylines

Olivia Benson has been hit hard.  Mariska Hargitay, 60, who has starred as Olivia Benson in the “Law & Order” franchise since 1999 – making her the longest-running character in the longest-running primetime drama – said that she’s been “deeply” impacted by the show.  “When I started the show, I wasn’t aware of how deeply … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Friends’ star Jane Sibbett reveals she still hasn’t watched the entire series

Exclusive | ‘Friends’ star Jane Sibbett reveals she still hasn’t watched the entire series

Jane Sibbett, who played Ross’ ex-wife Carol on “Friends,” still hasn’t watched the beloved sitcom in its entirety. “I have not. I confess,” Sibbett told The Post ahead of the 30th anniversary of the NBC series, which first aired on Sept. 22, 1994. “Obviously, when I was shooting the show, I watched what we were doing, but generally I … Read more

NBC makes big Cris Collinsworth decision

NBC makes big Cris Collinsworth decision

Prepare to spend more Sunday nights with Cris Collinsworth. NBC is preparing a mega extension for the “Sunday Night Football” analyst that would keep Collinsworth calling NFL games through the 2029-30 season, according to The Athletic. Collinsworth, 65, is expected to sign a four-year extension that will allow him to call two more Super Bowls … Read more

Mandy Moore slams paparazzo for following her ‘everywhere’ ahead of giving birth to her third child

Mandy Moore slams paparazzo for following her ‘everywhere’ ahead of giving birth to her third child

Mandy Moore feels like someone is always watching her. The “This is Us” star seemingly called out a member of the paparazzi who has been tracking her “everywhere” as she’s nine months pregnant with her third child. In a “mini-rant” posted on an Instagram story, the 40-year-old star wrote “I’m no one. There’s real stuff … Read more

‘SNL’ star Chloe Troast exits before Season 50: ‘This was not my choice’

‘SNL’ star Chloe Troast exits before Season 50: ‘This was not my choice’

Chloe Troast is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after one season. The 27-year-old comedian and actress revealed on social media Wednesday that her exit from the NBC sketch comedy series ahead of Season 50 “was not my choice.” “Hey everyone! I wanted to let you know that I will not be on ‘SNL’ next season,” she wrote in a … Read more