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
They need to zip it! Jenna Bush Hager is defending Talia Parkinson-Jones — the stylist for Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb on the “Today” show — after trolls called for Parkinson-Jones to be fired. The co-anchors participated in the show’s recurring “Choose the Look” segment on Wednesday — Parkinson-Jones lets fans choose the outfits the women … Read more
Will Smith has broken his silence about the bombshells dropped by his estranged wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, about their 25-year marriage. The “Men in Black” star, 55, sent the New York Times an email saying the revelations “kind of woke [him] up,” adding that Pinkett Smith, 52, was more “resilient, clever and compassionate than [he’d] … Read more
When Reba McEntire lost her mother in 2020, she didn’t feel like she could ever sing another music note again. However, because time heals all wounds, the country crooner, 68, has found her passion for music once again. McEntire got candid with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on the “Today” show earlier this week … Read more
Donna Kelce seems to be sworn to secrecy when it comes to her son, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift. During an appearance on “Today” Friday, Donna played coy when hosts Yoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie tried to dig for details on the rumored romance between the NFL star and 12-time Grammy … Read more
A North Carolina woman who survived colon cancer twice is sharing the subtle warning signs she experienced — even as doctors reassured her there was nothing wrong. Sherri Rollins, who is approaching 50, recalls in a new essay for TODAY.com that in 2017, life was normal except for a lot of back pain. She went … Read more
Mom’s the word. Savannah Guthrie disappeared from the set of NBC’s “Today” midway through Thursday morning’s show for the most normal reason — to get her kids to their first day of school. Guthrie, 51, ducked out to deliver daughter Vale, 9, and son Charley, 6 to classes, according to co-worker Craig Melvin, who stepped … Read more
A California TV reporter said she was strongly encouraged to change her voice to advance her broadcast career — now she’s using her voice to share her vocal surgery journey. “I hope my experience can help others who are facing similar judgment and shame to understand that they shouldn’t give up on themselves and their … Read more
The conservative former First Daughter had no problem showing off her body. On Wednesday’s episode of “Today with Hoda & Jenna,” host Jenna Bush Hager revealed that she went to a nude beach in Spain at the age of 18 while on a study abroad trip. The 41-year-old daughter of former President George W. Bush and … Read more
He’s trading WWE for “Under the Sea.” Wrestling icon John Cena stopped by the “Today” show Monday where he revealed how he got cast as a merman in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming “Barbie” film. According to Cena, 46, the opportunity to be in the highly anticipated film came in the form of a chance encounter with … Read more
Al Roker has shared a health update with fans. Famed meteorologist Roker, 68, appeared virtually Monday on the “Today Show” to reveal the latest about his recovery from a recent knee replacement surgery. “It’s Monday, I’m home from the hospital,” joked Roker. “Just another day!” Roker, who underwent surgery for his knee a second-time last … Read more
She was never gonna give up. Jennifer Lopez’s mom revealed Wednesday that she always knew her daughter would find her way back to Ben Affleck, 50. While Lopez, 53, was interviewed by “Today” host Hoda Kotb, 58, Guadalupe Rodríguez sat off-camera with Savannah Guthrie for a private conversation they ended up sharing with the world. … Read more
Mark Wahlberg is keeping the faith. The Catholic actor got candid about his religious beliefs on Wednesday when he stopped by the “Today” show with an ashen smudge on his forehead — a symbol of Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season of Lent, for some Christian denominations. For worshippers, these six-and-a-half weeks leading … Read more
Jenna Bush Hager won’t ever forget a comment her late grandma Barbara Bush said to her during her teen years. The journalist, 41, recalled during an episode of “Today with Hoda and Jenna” how Barbara, who passed away in 2018, once called her “chubby” when she wore a bikini. Hager recollected her experience when she … Read more
Damn, she’s really feeling like a woman. At 57, country-pop queen Shania Twain has gone nude — in the artwork for her upcoming album, “Queen of Me,” due Feb. 3. “It was so empowering. I’m so glad I did it,” a pink-haired Twain told Hoda Kotb on the “Today” show Thursday. “I was petrified, but … Read more
Al Roker is set to return to the “Today” show on Jan. 6 for his first in-studio appearance in two months following a bout of health issues. Talk show hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin announced the joyous news on Tuesday’s episode. “He’ll be here Friday. He’ll be right here in Studio 1A. This is … Read more
The news of Barbara Walters’ death Friday, at the age of 93, resonates for me for several different reasons. Obviously, her passing marks the final chapter of one of the most distinguished — and, at times, controversial — careers in television journalism. While my connection to her was professional, and not personal, like it was … Read more
Jay Leno is recounting his dramatic rescue by a close friend when he suffered severe burns in a horrifying freak accident last month. The funnyman and car fanatic revealed what caused the fiery explosion in the 72-year-old former “Tonight Show” host’s garage, where the incident happened on Nov. 12. “It was a 1907 White Steam … Read more
Former friends of Matt Lauer are seeing less and less of the disgraced newsman. Five years after his ousting from NBC’s “Today” show — as well as the release of former co-host Katie Couric’s memoir “Going There” in 2021 — Lauer, 64, has “kind of withdrawn from several friendships in the last year.” A source told … Read more
Mission accomplished. “Saturday Night Live” alum Will Ferrell recalled how he managed to convince former President George W. Bush he said the word “strategery.” In fact, the term was first uttered as part of an “SNL” parody on “Bushisms” — words mispronounced by the 43rd president during his campaign and tenure. Ferrell reprised his famous … Read more