George Stephanopoulos Hopes Hulu ‘Power Trip’ Shakes Up Streaming News

George Stephanopoulos may be most recognizable for his professional demeanor and sharp suits, but he knows how to let loose from time to time.MORE: George Stephanopoulos lets his hair down during family adventureApart from being a wise-cracking wit during Good Morning America, he’ll usually embrace his more casual side when around wife Ali Wentworth.VIDEO: Ali Wentworth jokes she's divorcing George Stephanopoulos live on GMASuch was the case for a recent special occasion, when the two attended a close friend’s country-themed wedding.George and Ali certainly did themselves up for the occasion, as the latter donned a colorful western-style dress with cowboy boots.MORE: George Stephanopoulos' daughter shares different side to mom Ali Wentworth in hilarious behind-the-scenes clipGeorge wasn’t far behind, opting for a black western shirt that had his initials on them with jeans, cowboy boots, and a matching hat.Fans were definitely surprised and delighted to see a different side of the GMA anchor, which Ali shared more of on her social media.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Long-time followers of Natalie Morale no doubt remember her stints on NBC News’ “Today” and “Dateline.” Going forward, they will have to look for her instead on CBS News’ “CBS Mornings” and “48 Hours.” Morales will take up new duties as a correspondent for CBS News, all the while keeping her role as the moderator of CBS’ daytime roundtable, “The Talk.” She joined CBS in 2021 after a 22-year stint at NBC News. “Natalie is one of the best in the business and a welcome addition to CBS News,” said Neeraj Khemlani, co-president of CBS’ news and stations unit, in a prepared statement. “She has excelled at the highest levels — from network morning shows to longform storytelling — and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on our team. She will be doing stories for ’48 Hours’, ‘CBS Mornings,’ ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ and others. She knows how to get to the heart of a tough story with compassion and grace.”

George Stephanopoulos has been enjoying some much-deserved downtime away from work at Good Morning America - and it looks like he has been having a lot of fun!MORE: What George Stephanopoulos really thinks of co-star Robin RobertsThe co-anchor was pictured in a number of photos posted by his wife Ali Wentworth over the weekend during a vacation in Aspen, Colorado.The TV star was all smiles as he posed in shorts and a jumper in front of the beautiful mountain backdrop, looking happy and relaxed.VIDEO: George Stephaopoulos and Ali Wentworth's love story In another photo the news anchor was seen dressed in a baseball cap and chinos as he posed alongside his wife and their group of friends.MORE: Ali Wentworth stuns in leopard print swimsuit while at home in New YorkMORE: George Stephanopoulos mourns death of colleague live on airGeorge and Ali live in New York City with their youngest daughter Harper.They are also parents to firstborn Elliott, who flew the nest to attend college last year.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor People who want to watch ABC News’ “Nightline” no longer have to stay up past 12:30 in the morning. The venerable late-night news show, perhaps the last weekday word in the daily broadcast news cycle, is taking a step into streaming video, with a weekly newsmagazine counterpart that aims to burnish new storytelling tactics for subscribers to Hulu. The first half-hour broadcast of “Impact x Nightline” debuts Thursday, Oct. 6. The new series, produced by the same ABC News team that makes daily “Nightline,” will home in on streaming viewers and the things that will keep them interested, says Eman Varoqua, the program’s executive producer. If you’re looking to see an ABC News anchor sitting behind a desk, you won’t see it here, she vows: “You’ll see them on the ground, in the field, really conducting the interviews, and taking you to the heart of the story,” she says. “It’s very much a ‘journey’ style of reporting, and they will be right there, taking the viewers through the story and all its complexities.”

Ali Wentworth just got majorly exposed by her daughter! Though she never shies away from sharing candid moments, her latest video is the most real yet.MORE: George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth to become empty nesters in the very near futureThe star shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes video of her at the airport, revealing what really goes on when she is trying to create content for her followers.She has two daughters with George Stephanopoulos, Elliott Anastasia and Harper Andrea, and while their mom was simply trying to support their father's latest venture, one of them had different plans.WATCH: Ali Wentworth jokes she's divorcing George Stephanopoulos live on GMAMORE: Ali Wentworth supports husband George Stephanopoulos' big new projectAli took to Instagram and proved she has no shame in her social media game, sharing a video her daughter Harper, who is seventeen-years-old, took of her trying to film another video to post.The behind-the-scenes clip sees her parading down an airport terminal, holding her phone up to film herself in selfie mode.Meanwhile, her daughter is sitting down filming her, and as she is heard laughing and giggling at her mom's antics, the best-selling author is seen repeatedly interrupting herself as she tries to film multiple takes with people walking past her.A post shared by Ali Wentworth (@therealaliwentworth)Ali clearly found her daughter exposing her hilariousThough Harper may have been trying to catch her in an embarrassing moment, she looked chic nonetheless, wearing a billowing, floral navy blouse with bootcut jeans, plus a bun atop her head and her signature tortoise glasses.MORE: Ali Wentworth impresses Robin Roberts with surprising summertime activityMORE: Ali Wentworth issues

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George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth are doting parents to two daughters, who are growing up fast!MORE: What George Stephanopoulos really thinks of co-star Robin RobertsThe celebrity couple are set for a big change next year as their youngest daughter, Harper, is set to fly the nest. Ali shared a photo of Harper over the weekend on the way to view colleges, captioning it "College tour weekend".When Harper leaves home, her parents will officially be empty nesters, which will no doubt be emotional and bittersweet for the couple.VIDEO: Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos' unbelievable love storyThe family waved their firstborn Elliott off to college last year, and Ali at the time admitted that it had been "brutal".MORE: Ali Wentworth stuns in leopard print swimsuit while at home in New YorkMORE: George Stephanopoulos mourns death of colleague live on airHowever, the proud mom also revealed on her Go Ask Ali podcast that her teenager was "thriving" there.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Fox News Channel named veteran Trace Gallagher to anchor its “Fox News @ Night,” a late-night entry that aims to deliver end-of-the-day reports to the network’s West Coast audience. Gallagher will take over the nightly newscast on October 3, holding forth from Fox News’ Los Angeles bureau, and will continue to serve as the cable-news outlets chief correspondent for breaking news. He replaces Shannon Bream, who launched the wee-hours news entry in 2017, originally at 11 p.m. She has moved on to take the reins at the network’s “Fox News Sunday.” “When it comes to breaking news coverage, Trace Gallagher is one of the best in the business and having a seasoned journalist at the helm of this hour ensures our viewers unrivaled 24/7 news coverage,” said Suzanne Scott, CEO of Fox News Media, in a prepared statement.

George Stephanopoulos may be one of ABC and Good Morning America's top journalists and anchors, but he definitely wasn't interested in stepping too far outside of his comfort zone.MORE: Ali Wentworth supports husband George Stephanopoulos' big new projectOn the latest installment of the morning news show, he and his co-star Michael Strahan opened up the day by discussing the items on their agenda.VIDEO: GMA's George Stephanopoulos surprises Michael Strahan live on airAmong them was a behind-the-scenes look at the 31st season premiere of Dancing with the Stars, featuring one of their very own, Sam Champion.Teasing a segment where he would be talking to his co-star Lara Spencer about his first dance and experience on the show, Michael threw in a tiny quip as well.MORE: Ali Wentworth impresses Robin Roberts with surprising summertime activity"You're next, George," he joked to his fellow anchor as they shared clips from the historic first episode, and George definitely wasn't interested."Sam did pretty well last night, didn't he?" George initially said, before responding: "No, Michael, I am not next.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Jamie Yuccas’ new Los Angeles assignment at KCAL is likely to make waves among followers of local news. But it’s part of a big national effort by the station’s owner, Paramount Global. Yuccas, a veteran correspondent at CBS News, will be one of the anchors of a new seven-hour morning block of local newscasts on the CBS-owned station. Yuccas, who will continue to serve as a CBS News correspondent, will anchor from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KCAL each morning, making her one of the faces viewers will likely see as they get ready for their day. KCAL intends to show news from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day. The company is trying to offer more local news via 14 owned affiliates to both their linear and streaming audiences. Local news spurs deeper connections with viewers, says Wendy McMahon co president of CBS’ news and stations unit, in an interview. “The local news we produce drives impact, and that impact is service to our community, she says. “Ultimately, it has a positive impact on the business.”

Sophie Wessex put a loving arm around Prince George as they exited Westminster Abbey following a poignant service for the late Queen Elizabeth II. During the historic state funeral, young George, nine, was seen wiping away tears as he bid a farewell to his late “Gan Gan”. George was joined his sister Princess Charlotte, seven, and other members of the Royal Family as part of the procession, following the Queen’s coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.

In an emotional clip from the late Queen Elizabeth II ’s funeral, Prince George, her great-grandson, could be seen wiping away tears as he sat alongside his father Prince William. The nine year old, joined his sister Princess Charlotte and other members of the royal family as part of the procession, following the Queen’s coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. As the family arrived at their seats George appeared to get emotional and was seen wiping tears away from his face.The moment was spotted by royal fans who were watching the funeral service on television, with some discussing the solemn occasion on social media.

As the world prepares for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral Monday, the younger members of the royal family are preparing for their important roles in tomorrow's service. According to the order of service, 9-year-old Prince George and 7-year-old Princess Charlotte will walk in Her Majesty's funeral procession, behind their late great-grandmother's coffin. The young royals will follow behind their parents, Prince William and Duchess Kate Middelton, and in front of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth’s funeral will be held on Monday, Sept. 19, following four days of lying in state at Westminster Hall.

George Stephanopoulos has already dived back into the thick of things at Good Morning America after only recently returning from a lush family vacation.MORE: Ali Wentworth issues hilarious warning to George Stephanopoulos' 'admirer'The TV anchor is spearheading a new project that's set to release on Hulu called Power Trip, which will see reporters chasing political candidates around the nation.VIDEO: Ali Wentworth jokes she's divorcing George Stephanopoulos live on GMAIt will be released as a weekly docu-series chronicling seven young reporters with little experience who leave their lives behind to become "embeds."They completely immerse themselves into the campaign trail of the candidates they each will be reporting on for the upcoming midterm elections while documenting everything over a 24/7 news cycle.MORE: Michael Strahan's on-air joke leaves Robin Roberts speechlessGeorge, along with being the producer, is also the advisor for these reporters, having briefed them prior to their departure and interacting with them over Zoom while they're embedded."It's going to take you behind the scenes of a political campaign like it's never been done before," he said on GMA with Robin Roberts and Cecilia Vega.A post shared by ABC News Studios (@abcnewsstudios)George revealed that he was helming the new docuseries Power TripGeorge's wife, Ali Wentworth, showed her support for her husband's exciting new endeavor as she took to social media with a brief news item about the series."Suiting up the next generation of journalists!" she excitedly wrote, with a few of her fans cheering her on in the comments section as well.MORE: George Stephanopoulos' wife Ali Wentworth shares hilarious update on family breakMORE: How George

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Jo Ann Ross, the TV industry’s first female ad-sales chief, will take a new chairman role at Paramount Global, while John Halley will take on the position of president, overseeing U.S. sales — a major transition at the media company that aims to merge Ross’ close contact with clients with Halley’s expertise in new forms of digital advertising. Halley will report directly to Paramount Global’s CEO, Bob Bakish, while Ross will “provide her expertise and experience in a strategic advisory role to ensure a smooth transition,” the company said in a statement. Ross has been a trailblazer in the TV industry, taking over ad sales for the former CBS Corp. after the departure of Joe Abruzzese in 2002, when he exited to join Discovery Communications. Since that time, Ross has formed one of the most durable ad-sales teams in TV, with executives like Chris Simon, John Bogusz, Linda Rene and Joe Mina staying with her for years. That team is expected to stay at the company at present, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Shannon Bream first tried her hand at journalism at the age of 30 after having earned a law degree. Some of the people working with her called her “Grandma Intern.” They won’t be calling her that on Sunday. Bream will this weekend kick off a new era on “Fox News Sunday,” the jewel of the news side at Fox News Channel, which often gets more attention for its opinion programming. She will be the programs’ first permanent female host and will be the first permanent replacement for Chris Wallace, who burnished his reputation for prosecutorial questioning of newsmakers and politicians over a tenure that lasted just under two decades. Wallace raised eyebrows in late 2021, when he announced on air he was leaving the show. He later disclosed he had jumped to CNN, where he is slated to host a new program for both HBO Max and CNN’s Sunday schedule.

Michael Strahan certainly knows how to enjoy himself! The TV host jetted off on the most incredible vacation with his twin daughters, Isabella and Sophia - and the photos are stunning. While Michael is back in the studio now, his teenagers are still dreaming of the Bahamas getaway they took over the summer. MORE: Michael Strahan's on-air joke leaves Robin Roberts speechlessTaking to Instagram, Isabella shared several snapshots of their adventure as they soaked up the sun on the white sandy beaches and relaxed in the crystal blue waters.WATCH: Michael Strahan's family life all we know The group appeared to be having the best time and Isabella and Sophia modeled bikinis while also posing for silly photos with their famous father. Michael's youngest children are growing up fast and are entering their last year at school, but have also carved out a career in the modeling world. MORE: George Stephanopoulos' wife Ali Wentworth shares hilarious update on family breakMORE: Michael Strahan's photo with teenage daughters left fans wondering the same thingAhead of summer, they both stormed the runway in white and black KB Swim bikinis and Isabella shared one of the professional Getty photos on Instagram and captioned it: "@shopkbswim takes on Miami."A post shared by Isabella Strahan (@isabellastrahan)Michael's daugher Isabella shared the photos from their beautiful vacation She wore the all-white number while her sister donned a black two-piece with white trim.

Robin Roberts and her Good Morning America co-stars aren't strangers to ribbing each other on the air, although few go on beyond one-off remarks.MORE: Robin Roberts shares glimpse into romantic time away from GMAHowever, on the latest installment of the morning news show, the journalist was left speechless by a joke that kept going throughout the show.VIDEO: GMA's Robin Roberts coos over Best in Show winner TrumpetA segment on the show concerned the release of the latest model of the iPhone and how to refresh old phones as newer versions come out."I was just on a trip with some friends who still had the iPhone with the button, that's how much they've been hanging on" she remarked.Her co-stars were surprised and when their tech correspondent asserted that they need a new one, Michael Strahan shot his co-star a look.MORE: George Stephanopoulos' wife Ali Wentworth shares hilarious update on family breakAs Robin prepared to deliver a comeback, he slyly added: "You may need some new friends, I don't know," which left the others in the studio audibly reacting.Robin, on her part, was left speechless and unable to do more than gape while George Stephanopoulos was in hysterics as he tried to defend her. Michael's comment to Robin left her speechless and the studio in splitsThe three of them devolved into laughter while she still tried to pull herself out of the shock of the scathing joke, with Michael even trying to climb out by apologizing and saying: "I love you, friends.