Hoda Kotb has opened up about heartbreak in a passionate speech on the Fourth Hour of Today this week.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager is unimpressed as she's presented with an epic family throwback photoThe mother-of-two separated from her fiance Joel Sciffman at the beginning of the year, so the subject was no doubt close to her heart.The TV star was talking about the subject in the wake of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's surprise wedding, and was applauding J-Lo's approach when it came to falling back in love after heartbreak.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family life - all we knowShe said: "Some women, when they get their heart broken, curl up and say, 'That's it. The best part of my life has now passed.' Or 'My heart's broken, and I won't let that happen to me again.'MORE: Hoda Kotb pays tribute to rarely-seen colleague during family day outMORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's reunion delights fans after time apart"They get that suit of armor and that's how they barrel through life." The Today star continued: "[Jennifer] does the opposite.
Beck regrets not giving Weird Al Yankovic permission to parody ‘Loser’ in the ’90s
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Beck has said that he regrets rejecting Weird Al Yankovic’s request to parody ‘Loser’.Yankovic had asked to cover Beck’s hit in the mid-’90s but he turned him down, fearing that he was already not being taken seriously as an artist.At the time of Beck’s breakout success with ‘Loser’, he was facing what he today remembers as a barrage of negative press.Beck said in a preview of his upcoming Audible Original premiered by Billboard that he was worried the move would vindicate industry bosses and journalists who regarded his songs as “hodgepodge ideas” that weren’t “real songs”.“‘Weird Al’ Yankovic tried to do a parody of it. It was going to be called ‘Schmoozer’,” Beck recalled in the preview. “I regret denying him permission to do it.
I think it would have been an amazing video. I’m actually really sad it didn’t happen.“I had a lot of people who were veterans in the business telling me at 20, 21, 22, ‘You should go back to school. You don’t really have the talent to do this.
The songs, as they are, aren’t going to work. They’re too rough. They’re too raw.
They’re not real songs. These are kind of, like, sort of hodgepodge ideas.'”“[‘Loser’] wasn’t really taken seriously at all. And when it came out and it was popular, it still wasn’t taken that serious at all.”He continued: “I mean, you can go back to the press of the day.
I just remember myriad articles and headlines of, ‘One-hit wonder joke band Beck,’ ‘Novelty act.’ I remember there was a review in a big paper in LA once, and it was not a lot of kindness. I felt very dismissed and kind of, like, a bit of a footnote.”But Beck went on to have a successful career, with his subsequent album ‘Mellow Gold’ (1994) being both a critical and commercial success. He has since won
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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice brings the birthday cheer as Anton Du Beke celebrates turning '21 again'
Strictly star Giovanni Pernice treated Anton Du Beke to a London lunch date on Wednesday to celebrate his 56th birthday.MORE: Exclusive: Giovanni Pernice on fitness, his BAFTA win, and learning BSL thanks to Rose Ayling-EllisBringing the birthday cheer, the professional dancer took Anton to an Italian restaurant in Covent Garden called '21' where the duo tucked into a celebratory meal.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice pays tribute to his 'leading lady'Taking to his Instagram Stories, the Sicilian-born star filmed snippets of their joyous outing. At one point, Giovanni made a hilarious tongue-in-cheek comment, poking fun at Anton's age.
Love Island's Luca Bish's family 'broken' over backlash over his behaviour on the show
Love Island star Luca Bish’s family have shared that they’ve been left feeling “broken” after the backlash received for his behaviour on the show. Luca, 23, has been blasted by viewers these past few days for his attitude towards Gemma Owen on Movie Night and Tasha Ghouri during the Snog, Pie, Challenge, of which he was accused of “bullying” the contestant.
Love Island's Luca Bish's sister from CEO job to row with Amber Gill
Love Island star Luca Bish has been under fire in recent episodes of the ITV dating show after his behaviour towards Tasha Ghouri sparked concerns. Following his latest interactions with Tasha, Amber Gill has slammed Luca, 23, inciting a row over social media with his sister . On Twitter, Amber, 24, wrote: “Tasha thought Luca was her best mate????????? Luca is public enemy no1 equal with Dami #loveisland.” Amber went on to claim that Luca’s sister Claudia Bish had jumped on her Instagram live and addressed her comments, which allegedly subsequently led trolls to send her “death threats” - though the comments have been deleted now.
Love Island's Amber Gill in row with Luca Bish's sister after slamming his behaviour
Amber Gill and the sister of Love Island star Luca Bish appeared to get into a row on social media after Amber slammed the contestant’s recent behaviour on the show. Amber, 24, criticised Luca, 23, and Dami Hope for their “bullying” attitudes towards Tasha Ghouri in the latest episode, as the pair both pied her in a game and bashed her verbally.
Lupita Nyong'o, John Boyega & More Attend the Premiere of 'Nope' in L.A.
So many stars are stepping out for the premiere of Jordan Peele‘s new movie Nope.
Kourtney Kardashian proves she was a Y2K fashion icon in 90s throwbacks
Kourtney Kardashian is showing gen-z how people really looked in the ‘90s. On Monday, the Poosh founder shared throwbacks on Instagram from when she was a teenager.
Jenna Bush Hager shares impossibly sweet confession about her marriage
Jenna Bush Hager met her husband, Henry Hager, nearly twenty years ago, when he was working as a campaign staffer for her father, George W.
Jenna Bush Hager looks stunning in loved-up beach photo with husband Henry Hager
Jenna Bush Hager made the most of her weekend and the warm weather, spending the day on the beach.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager wows in striking swimsuit photo during vacationThe Today star took to Instagram on Saturday to share some stunning photos from her outing, including a loved-up snap with her husband Henry Hager.The pair were all smiles as they posed for a selfie while taking a boat ride, and Jenna captioned it: "Loving part 2."VIDEO: Today's Jenna Bush Hager's rise to fameThe Read with Jenna star and her husband live in New York with their three young children, Mila, Poppy and Hal.MORE: Hoda Kotb discusses co-star Jenna Bush Hager and husband Henry's relationshipMORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's reunion delights Today fans after time apartThe family enjoyed a week away together earlier in the month, with Jenna sharing some seriously sweet snapshots from their trip on social media.While Jenna was off work, her co-star Hoda Kotb hosted the show with sub hosts including Michelle Collins and Justin Sylvester, Jenna is incredibly close to her Today co-stars, and recently opened up about working on the NBC daytime show while talking to HELLO!.
James Van Der Beek goes viral on TikTok for rant against fire ants
James Van Der Beek hates fire ants, and he wants the whole world to know. The "Dawson’s Creek" actor went viral on TikTok on Friday after posting a video of himself ranting about the amount of fire ants he’s had to deal with since moving to Texas and how annoying he finds dealing with them.
Carlos Santana's wife gives health update following his onstage collapse
A post shared by Carlos Santana (@carlossantana)"Hi Everyone! Carlos & I thank you so much for your prayers, love, care & concern for him! Please know that he's resting and doing very well!," she wrote. "He was diagnosed with heat exhaustion & dehydration."Cindy, who serves as her husband's drummer, noted the conditions at the outdoor venue.
Michael Owen gives verdict on his daughter's Love Island partner Luca Bish
ITV2 hit dating show as the youngest ever contestant. The 19 year old is currently coupled up with fishmonger Luca Bish, 23, and her dad has had his say on the matter. It comes after the pair were sent to the hideaway together to clear up their relationship.
The North Wales village with a golden beach that's well worth the drive from Manchester
Dotted throughout North Wales are scores of picturesque villages. Some of them are home to stunning buildings, while others can be found nestled in the wild landscapes of Snowdonia.
Kate Bush gives rare interview on ‘Running Up That Hill’ resurgence: “I think it’s very special”
Kate Bush has spoken in a rare new interview about her 1985 track ‘Running Up That Hill’ securing the top spot on the UK singles chart after appearing in the latest season of Stranger Things.Speaking to Emma Barnett on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour today (June 22), Bush said the song’s recent rise to the top of the charts was “just extraordinary”, adding that Stranger Things is “such a great series”.She went on to add: “I thought that the track would get some attention. But I just never imagined that it would be anything like this.