Craig Melvin To Step Back From MSNBC Show To Focus On ‘Today’

Will Smith’s Oscar punch aided “this long-held perception…that men of color can’t control their rage and anger.”Melvin has talked openly about raising his biracial children as a black father and called the Best Actor winner’s actions “really disappointing.”The 42-year-old host has two children, son Delano, 8, and daughter Sybil, 5, with his white sports anchor wife Lindsay Czarniak.He said on air Monday morning: “It was really disappointing.”“If you’re rearing a boy, especially in this country, you spend so much time talking to our kids about keeping your hands to yourself, controlling your emotions and then there’s also this long-held perception in this country that man of color, especially, can’t control their rage and their anger and to see someone who’s been that beloved for decades – it was troubling on so many levels,” he added.Melvin’s comments quickly drew comments on Twitter. Michael Todd Brown tweeted: said: “You never cease to amaze me. You also have a duty to represent and protect ‘men of color.’ Your on air comments did nothing but add fuel to an already volatile situation and are nothing more than another form of Black on Black crime.”Jonathan Green wrote: “You are wrong Craig, Men of Color has nothing to do with Will slapping the heck out Chris Rock.

Jenna Bush Hager's household might be looking different soon! Fans couldn't help but wonder if the television host would be welcoming a new member of the family when she teased a new addition on her Today Show segment with Hoda Kotb.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's swimsuit-clad polar plunge sparks on-air debateJenna delighted fans with a new video in honor of National Puppy Day, where she was tempted to adopt an adorable pup from North Shore Animal League and take him home.Fans urged her to take the plunge, with even the Today Show social media account saying they would sign a petition for the adoption to happen.WATCH: Hoda Kotb and Jenna's swimsuit-clad polar plunge sparks on-air debateMORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid with co-star after emotional reunionThe video features the mother-of-three holding in her arms an impossibly sweet, ten-week-old Mastiff mix named Elvis.As she held onto him and caressed him, the dog was visibly excited, loving all the love and attention.

A different approach? While reflecting on Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover‘s fight about Kristin Cavallari, Andrea Denver discussed how the situation was handled on screen.

Cruz Beckham is going through a hard time as he is said to have separated from his sweetheart girlfriend Bliss Chapman. David and Victoria Beckham's son Cruz, 17, and 15 year old Bliss enjoyed a wonderful 18 months together in a relationship but this week, the young couple reportedly decided to end things.The reported break-up could result in being a messy time for the Beckham family, as Victoria and Bliss’s model mother Rosemary Ferguson are close pals and the reason their children crossed paths romantically. Here's a look inside who the Beckham boys' dating lives...

Kate Middleton and Prince William were forced to cancel their first stop in their Caribbean tour after protests erupted in the indigenous region of Belize.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were slated to visit a cacao farm on Sunday but, according to multiple reports, local villagers protested the royal visit following claims of «colonialism.» Middleton and William embarked on an eight-day tour of the Caribbean but, following the protests, a contingency plan was activated that will result in the royals visiting a different part of Belize. reported that Kensington Palace confirmed the schedule change due to «sensitive issues» involving the Indian Creek community.The international news agency reported that local villagers grew furious after claiming they were not consulted about the royals visit to a farm in the Maya village. The local villagers were also upset that the royal couple was scheduled to land their helicopter on land that's at the center of an ownership rights dispute.The indigenous Mayan village of Indian Creek in southern Belize are protesting the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Belize.

Jenna Bush Hager is making the most of her break from hosting duties and delighted fans with a sneak peek at what she has been up to. The Today show star has been absent this week and it looks as though she's having great fun with her family. MORE: Jenna Bush Hager's absence from Today show sparks huge reaction from fans The mom-of-three shared a photo on Instagram stories in which she was wearing a strapless swimsuit and hugging her daughters, Mila and Poppy.WATCH: Hoda Kotb left shocked live on-air on Today She captioned the happy snapshot: "Let's swim," and they all looked ready for some fun. Jenna has been missed during her break, during which time she's been replaced with Kelly Rowland, but she's clearly enjoying some quality time with her kids and husband.  Jenna and her girls were ready for the pool The host certainly looked relaxed in the makeup-free image and fans commented on her appearance, saying how adorable the post was. Jenna has been inundated with compliments of late after revealing she's been on a wellness journey to prioritize her health. MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share tearful baby storyMORE: Jenna Bush Hager admits to "really big mistake" during candid discussion with Hoda KotbHer co-star Hoda Kotb recently took a moment to praise her lifestyle change on their show.  Jenna has made her health a priority Jenna then revealed: "I will say I think I have figured out what works for me. And I think the hard thing is I think we expect things to happen over night.

midwxst has shared his fourth EP, better luck next time. Like its predecessors — 2020's Secrets and three 2021 projects: SUMMER03, BACK IN ACTION, and BACK IN ACTION 2.0 — the new tape is a quick and convincing display of the 18-year-old Indiana rapper-singer's talent and versatility.

Craig Melvin has become a beloved television personality through his stint as one of the hosts of the Today Show, but he has many other exciting projects up his sleeve.MORE: Savannah Guthrie's absence from Today leaves fans saying the same thingAnd he's doing it in quite a big way, as he took on the mantle of host for this year's National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in New York City.WATCH: Today hosts get COVID shot live on TVThe NBC star hosted the ceremony along with NBR President Annie Schulhof and presented awards to some of the top performances in film over the year.Speaking to the event organizers, he joked about being the most well-versed with the Disney movies because of his two kids. "If Encanto's winning, I know all about it.

West Lothian volunteers are being sought to help raise funds for the Red Cross and its Ukraine campaign.

Coronation Street’s Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) is in for a major shock in upcoming scenes on the ITV soap when she starts to worry that she could be expecting a baby. And if that weren’t enough to throw the youngster into turmoil, her relationship with boyfriend Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) hits a new stumbling block, leaving her uncertain about the couple’s future together.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorCraig Melvin will leave his 11 a.m. weekday morning slot at MSNBC at the end of March, marking the latest shift of personnel at the NBCUniversal-owned cable-news outlet.Melvin will focus more heavily on his duties at NBC News and NBC’s “Today” program, where he is as regular a presence as Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, according to a spokesperson for MSNBC.

Taking a hiatus at home! Sandra Bullock is pressing pause on her acting career to spend time with her family.

Sandra Bullock, home is calling. Theactress confirmed to ET that she is taking a step back from her acting career — at least, for now. While Bullock noted to ET's Cassie DiLaura that she doesn't know how long it will be, right now she needs to be «in the place that makes me happiest.»And that is at home with her kids, Louis, 12, and Laila, 10. «I take my job very seriously when I’m at work,» she said, noting it's a «24/7» job.