Hoda Kotb celebrates former co-star Kathie Lee Gifford's baby news on the air

Hoda Kotb isn't letting her relationship status with Joel Schiffman get in the way of honoring him.MORE: Hoda Kotb called out by co-star over peculiar habit after on-air surpriseIn light of Father's Day, the star took to Instagram to share a sweet post dedicated to Joel, who she still shares daughters Hope Catherine and Haley Joy with.The Today star and the financier dated for nearly a decade. She announced the split in late January with an emotional statement on 3rd Hour with Hoda and Jenna.

Hoda Kotb is not afraid to admit about the influence he had when it came to naming her two daughters, Haley Joy and Hope Catherine.MORE: Today stars receive years-in-the-making surprise live on-airAlongside Jenna Bush Hager, the two Today hosts recently opened up about the inspirations and meanings behind their girls' names, both having two daughters.The mom-of-two hinted at how having waited so long to have children, and going through the adoption process with both, inspired her name choices.WATCH: Jenna  'hustled' to get to Hoda after emotional Today Show episodeMORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid about dating again following split from fiancé Joel SchiffmanWith Haley, she explained: "She seemed so one in a million," which made her think of Halley's Comet, one of the most iconic space phenomena in the world, which occurs once every 75 years.Her middle name was her sister's suggestion, an idea that came easily to her when Hoda would tell her what a "joy" her new baby was.For Hope, she admitted: "It was such a no-brainer, it was such an easy pick."A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)The hearfelt conversationReferencing being with Joel at the time, and their wish of having children, she explained: "That's what we'd been doing, was hoping, and then she came. That was just simple."MORE: Hoda Kotb returns to social media after absence - and her family photo is the sweetestMORE: Hoda Kotb is all smiles during night out supporting Jennifer LopezThe two co-hosts went on to discuss just how right their choices felt, with Jenna opening up about how she came up with the names Mila and Poppy.

Hoda Kotb has always been quite candid about a lot of details of her life, but her co-star Jenna Bush Hager called her out on one of her more peculiar habits.MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid about dating again following split from fiancé Joel SchiffmanThe two were sitting down for the latest installment of Today with Hoda and Jenna with Hoda's college roommate Mary, who was part of a surprise that took place earlier in the day.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb overwhelmed by surprised by her daughtersAfter bantering for a bit about what the TV host was like in her early days, Jenna asked Mary whether she picked up her specific style of partying from that period as well."I'm wondering when this originated," she questioned. "Hoda now likes to go to a party, do a quick circle and then sneak out before anybody can even witness it.

Hoda Kotb has got candid about her love life and her thoughts on dating again following her separation from fiancé Joel Schiffman at the start of the year.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares adorable family update in new photo from homeThe mother-of-two recently gave an incredibly rare insight into her personal life at home during a chat with Daily Mail.She told the publication: "We all make choices that are for us, and I feel strong and I feel good about my decision. I'm just kind of marching on with life."VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family life - all you need to knowOn whether she was on the search for a new partner, she added: "No, I think especially when you have kids, you take a beat [after going through a breakup]."MORE: Hoda Kotb hosts Today alone for heartbreaking reasonMORE: Hoda Kotb shares fears about being an older mom: 'It's scary'"I'm focusing on them," she added.Hoda and Joel adopted daughters Haley and Hope, and the star said that they are "better off as friends" and co-parents to their children.

Hoda Kotb recently took a lengthy break from social media, but on Friday she returned with an endearing photo. The Today show host was in a jovial mood after a month away from Instagram and updated her fans with a photo with her two adorable young children. MORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates former co-star Kathie Lee Gifford's baby news on the airIn the snapshot, Hoda was posing inside her family home with Hope and Hayley by her side. WATCH: Hoda Kotb's family life - everything we know She was dressed casually in sweatpants, sneakers and a denim jacket while her daughters were dressed up - in heels!The pair looked adorable with rolled-up pants, too-big sweaters and fancy footwear. Hoda's caption explained: "Somebody raided mommy's closet."MORE: Hoda Kotb left unnerved by Jenna Bush Hager's uncomfortable confession - and fans are in hystericsMORE: Hoda Kotb's much-loved stand-in on Today revealed as star misses Memorial Day showFans were thrilled to get a sneak peek at her life off-screen and commented: "Love this! Wait until they are teens," and, "DARLING," and plenty more were blown away by how quickly they're growing up. A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda's fan's couldn't believe how quickly her daughters are growing up "Haley got so big," added a stunned follower as another exclaimed: "They're getting so big.

Jennifer Lopez has an undeniably massive and loyal fanbase, and as she attended the global premiere of her highly-anticipated documentary film about her career, Halftime, none other than Today's Hoda Kotb was at the red carpet, front and center supporting the singer.MORE: Hoda Kotb joins co-star Jenna Bush Hager in discussion regarding bad relationshipsThe documentary follows her multi-decade career with a focus on her Super Bowl Halftime performance in 2020, and HELLO! had the opportunity to attend the red carpet as part of opening night of the Tribeca Festival.As crowds gathered at the iconic United Palace Theater in New York, the morning show host proved she's J.Lo's biggest fan.WATCH: The trailer for HalftimeMORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates former co-star Kathie Lee Gifford's baby news on the airThe two have been friends for several years, and as Hoda came out in support for the documentary debut, she was all smiles and visibly excited to finally get to see the film.For the event, the news anchor looked drop-dead gorgeous sporting a pair of skin tight leather pants, a black blouse with see-through sleeves, and perfectly accessorized the look with sky-high stiletto heels.The mom-of-two was more than ready for a night honoring J.Lo, and as some of the actress' hit songs blared through the sound system, HELLO! spotted the star dancing up to everyone and animatedly chatting about how great the singer is. Hoda raved about J.Lo on the red carpet"If anyone knows how to turn the lights on, it is her.

Hoda Kotb has often made it a point to dive into uncomfortable conversations on Today with Hoda and Jenna, and find a way to make them empowering.MORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates former co-star Kathie Lee Gifford's baby news on the airOn a recent installment of the show, she and co-star Jenna Bush Hager sat down to talk about uncomfortable relationships and how to find the strength to just be alone.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager 'hustled' to get to Hoda Kotb after emotional Today episode"For anybody that's young and wanting fun, don't stay in a bad relationship for too long," Jenna started off by saying."You're only young for so long and can date a lot of different people," she continued, which Hoda agreed was a good way of looking at it.MORE: Hoda Kotb left unnerved by Jenna Bush Hager's uncomfortable confession - and fans are in hystericsShe said: "And I do think that some people would rather be with someone they don't like that much than be alone," which they both agreed was the preferable option in this case."They always say that relationships take 'work'," the mom-of-two added, but both also explained that the "work" shouldn't have to come in during the beginning stages of the relationship.Hoda and Jenna discussed getting out of bad relationships"If you're already arguing and talking about counseling [early on]," Hoda continued: "Then you need to [leave]," clicking her tongue to indicate an escape.Jenan then introduced the concept of "googly-ing eyes the person," then stroking Hoda's arm to explain that it meant looking at them through rose-colored glasses.MORE: Hoda Kotb's much-loved stand-in on Today revealed as star misses Memorial Day showMORE: Jenna Bush Hager reveals 'scary' phone call to dad George W.

Kathie Lee Gifford is basking in the glory of her adorable newborn grandson. The TV personality took to Instagram on Monday to share a heartwarming video of her first meeting with the sweet bundle of joy.In the clip, Kathie Lee is rocking her grandson, Frankie, on her lap as she sings «Amazing Grace,» and her dulcet tones lull the baby to sleep, as her son Cody and wife Erika sit just off-camera.«I finally got to meet sweet little Frankie this weekend and the joy that filled my heart was indescribable!» Kathie Lee captioned the clip.

Kathie Lee Gifford's son, Cody, welcomed his baby into the world on Tuesday, and when it came to choosing a name for his son, he decided to keep it in the family. The TV personality called into  to discuss her new role as a grandmother and revealed her grandson's name is none other than Frank Michael Gifford, in honor of her late husband who died in 2015. Our friend @KathieLGifford is officially a grandmother! We’re checking in with KLG about her family’s newest addition! pic.twitter.com/stPT924B6S«I was surprised Cody named him after his dad because Cody knew what it was like to grow up in the shadow of a great man,» she said. «But I guess he's never gotten over, really, and he never will, the loss of his dad at an early age and he was his hero and he still is,» Kathie Lee continued. A post shared by Kathie Lee Gifford (@kathielgifford)In April, Kathie Lee spoke with ET about how thrilled Frank would be for Cody and his wife, Erika.«It's funny, I was saying to my son last night that, 'Daddy would be so happy, honey, with so many things going on in our lives.

Amy Schumer cares about is spending special occasions with family.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe star was showered with love as she celebrated her birthday on 1 June, and though a plethora of celebrities and public figures took to Instagram to honor her, what really made the day special was cuddles with her son, Gene David Fischer.Amy shared a slew of pictures of how all of her friends celebrated her, but the cherry on top were the rare glimpses of her with her son and husband, Chris Fisher.WATCH: Amy opens up about her health issuesMORE: Amy Schumer shares rare glimpse into private life alongside loved-up photo with husbandThe adorable photo sees her laying on a plush gray couch, and she's leaning back, closing her eyes and subtly smiling, as her son, who is three-years-old, is laying face first right atop her, showcasing his messy blonde hair the same color as his mom's.The comedian captioned the endearing snapshot with: "My best birthday!" and it certainly looks like it was.She also included a loved up picture with her husband, appearing to be headed out on a special birthday date night.The heartwarming mother-and-son photoAs the two shared a kiss, Amy looked chic wearing tailored, camel trousers with a wide-leg, paired with two layered button-down blouses, one matching the pants and a baby blue one popping out through the top one's collar.MORE: Amy Schumer lists 'dream' $15million NY apartment as she makes confession about former living situationMORE: Amy Schumer delivers heartbreaking statement after recent tragedyShe was flooded with love in the comments, with stars such as Kathy Hilton and her daughter, Paris Hilton, commenting sweet celebratory messages,

Tim McGraw shared some good news with a select number of his fans as he also provided a glimpse into what life was like for him growing up.MORE: Tim McGraw's complicated relationship with late famous father revealedALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleHe took to social media to celebrate the winners of a contest for those that celebrated their hometown and even talked about a song he wrote for his home state, Louisiana.VIDEO: Tim McGraw reveals how he proposed to Faith Hill"I wrote a song a while back called Louisiana," he said in the clip. "It wasn't on an album or anything, you can find it out there."He continued: "It just talks about all the things I love about Louisiana and my home and where I grew up, and it's something that's really special to me."MORE: Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's rarely seen daughter Maggie shares 'dream' moment with fansIt then played an excerpt of the song, interspersed with moments of Tim in concert, interacting with fans, and even shared a rare childhood photograph of himself with his three siblings and his mother, Betty."Congratulations to all the @nextdoor 100 winners.

Kathie Lee Gifford is reporting for grandma duty! The 68-year-old TV personality announced the arrival of her first grandchild in a sweet Instagram post on Wednesday morning. «My heart is bursting,» she wrote alongside a photo of her son, Cody, and his wife, Erika, holding the newborn in the hospital. «Frank Michael Gifford is here, confirming that our God is good and merciful and faithful. And he loves us!»A post shared by Kathie Lee Gifford (@kathielgifford)Not only was the birth of the baby a beautiful life event, but the newborn's moniker has an extra special meaning, as it's the name of Gifford's late husband — Cody's dad — Frank, who died in 2015.«What greater miracle is there than the miracle of life? I cannot contain my joy,» Gifford shared on a second photo of the baby on Twitter.

Goldie Hawn celebrated a wonderful occasion in the family as her daughter-in-law Meredith Hagner marked her milestone 35th birthday.MORE: Goldie Hawn's son Oliver Hudson is delighted with career recognition: 'Look Ma, I made it'ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe actress and her son Wyatt Russell's wife was honored by Kate Hudson, Wyatt's half sister and her close friend, who took to social media to shout her out.VIDEO: Goldie Hawn's grandchildrenKate shared a series of photographs from happy memories the two shared, including from Meredith's baby shower and one of hers with son Buddy.The adorable photographs showed off the close bond the two shared, with Kate even cozying up to her sister-in-law's baby bump from the party.MORE: Goldie Hawn overwhelmed with support after sharing depression battleThe Glee star also shared a heartfelt tribute to Meredith, writing: "The most fun, generous and beautiful woman is having a birthday and I feel so lucky [to] call her sister!!! Love you so much @merediththeweasel HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"Kate celebrated her 'sister' Meredith Hagner's milestone birthdayMatriarch Goldie enjoys nothing more than getting to spend time with family and shares a close bond with all of them, including her grandchildren, whether it's her son Oliver's three kids, Kate's three, or Wyatt's Buddy.The Oscar-winning actress told Australian Women's Weekly: "A good family is the answer to happiness.

Hoda Kotb and co-star Jenna Bush Hager were forced to confront some interesting questions on the latest edition of Today with Hoda and Jenna.MORE: Hoda Kotb's much-loved stand-in on Today revealed as star misses Memorial Day showAs they were looking at polls and questions that had come in from their audiences, they mulled over one which read: "Would you go to a nude beach?"VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialJenna considered it, musing that her younger self probably would go, with Hoda joking: "Your younger self already did go to one."Her co-star then proceeded to deliver a warning to her fans as she launched into an anecdote, saying: "I just have to say.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager reveals 'scary' phone call to dad George W. Bush"If you're going to go, this is a little PSA for all of you out there - put on sunscreen.

Kathie Lee Gifford shared a heartfelt post on social media at the beginning of the week as she marked Memorial Day at home.MORE: Beloved star makes cheeky comment about Jenna Bush Hager replacing Kathie Lee GiffordThe TV star took to Instagram to share footage of herself sitting outside in her sprawling garden, while reflecting on the meaning behind Memorial Day.The mom-of-two told her followers to remember those who have sacrificed their lives and served for the United States, and accompanied the footage with the message: "Memorial Day is a sacred day. Let us remember and be grateful for the sacrifice of so many who have served."VIDEO: Kathie Lee Gifford shares glimpse inside lavish living roomFans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Thank you Kathy for always being a courageous and positive voice for our country, our families and God.

Hoda Kotb is a much-loved member of the Today family and so when she's not at work it's more than noticeable.MORE: Hoda Kotb delivers heartbreaking message following Texas school shootingAnd on Monday's show, the TV favorite was absent during the Memorial Day special, as was her co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.Instead, Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones filled in, alongside Al Roker.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family life revealed Memorial Day is a bittersweet holiday as it honors military personal who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.MORE: Hoda Kotb talks difficult career goodbyes with Today co-starMORE: Hoda Kotb shares fears about being an older mom: 'It's scary'Hoda is likely to have taken the holiday off work in order to spend time with her young family.The star is a doting mom to daughters Haley and Hope, who she shares with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.Today's Hoda Kotb was absent from the show on Memorial DayThe pair announced their separation at the beginning of the year, which was amicable. They have remained good friends and are co-parenting their children in a happy environment.MORE: Hoda Kotb as you've never seen her before for special project with Today co-starsMORE: Hoda Kotb shares heartfelt statement about co-star's future on TodayThe former couple adopted Haley just a year into their relationship, after Hoda sat down with Joel and told him just how much it meant to her to become a mom.They went on to adopt Hope, whose middle name Catherine is a tribute to Hoda's best friend Karen Swensen's daughter.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager brought some light-hearted jest to their Today show with a conversation about food. On Friday, during a pre-recorded show, the co-hosts became very animated as they discussed burger toppings ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. MORE: Hoda Kotb hosts Today alone as she delivers heartrending statement The pair butted heads as they couldn't agree on anything.

Jenna Bush Hager was praised for her "hustle" by her co-star on Thursday after she ran to the Today Show studios to sit with an emotional Hoda Kotb who hosted the first 10 minutes on her own.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleJenna was filming a segment on the USS Baatan on Wednesday morning and believed she could make it to the studio by 10am but by 9.30am was still on the vessel and nowhere near the studios. They then made it to the car but were stuck in morning traffic.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager 'hustled' to get to Hoda Kotb after emotional Today Show episodeLaughing, Hoda shared with viewers on Thursday: "And so what did Jenna do? She was running with her 'I Love NY' jacket, with her assistant and Photo Nate was shooting this while carrying bags."Photo Nate is what the pair call their producer, and he appeared on screen to praise Jenna's hustle: "I think a lot of people think its glamorous and it is but it takes having to hustle and get out of the traffic [to get to work on time]."MORE: Hoda Kotb talks difficult career goodbyes with Today co-starMORE: Hoda Kotb shares fears about being an older mom: 'It's scary'"Only you would get out of the car and run through the streets," added Hoda.However, the absence of Jenna was felt even more when Hoda almost broke down in tears as she spoke about the deaths of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas.

Hoda Kotb has had some incredible opportunities when it comes to her life and career, and moving on from them hasn't been easy at times.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares fears about being an older mom: 'It's scary'ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe Today star talked to co-star Jenna Bush Hager on Today with Hoda and Jenna about making tough choices and moving on to better things.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve Special"They always say life's about how to start something and how to end it," Hoda started off by saying, with Jenna agreeing."How did you know to say goodbye to New Orleans, for example?" she asked, referring to Hoda's prior position as an anchor and reporter for WWL in Louisiana before moving to NBC.MORE: Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb brave the pouring rain for special Harry Styles performance"That was my hardest professional goodbye ever," she explained: "Because I fit like a puzzle piece in New Orleans."She went on to get a little emotional as she explained that it felt like the moment was right for a jump, worrying that she would have regretted it if she didn't, with Jenna agreeing."I stood on the edge and just jumped."Hoda and Jenna opened up about leaving behind their past careers for NBCJenna also shared what it was like for her to leave her position as a teacher prior to joining the NBC team, also terming it a "really hard decision.""But I also think, as you said, with standing on the edge and jumping, you can alway go back.

Ricky Gervais has some thoughts about how Jenna Bush Hager has been doing on the Today Show since replacing Kathie Lee Gifford in 2019, and he's certainly not afraid to say them!ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe star stopped by NBC studios recently, making an appearance on 3rd Hour with Hoda and Jenna.The three sparked a hilarious conversation about his cat, Pickle, and when Jenna accidentally called him Pickles, Ricky didn't shy away from saying what he really thought about her.WATCH: Jenna shares emotional message about working on TodayMORE: Jenna Bush Hager's Long Island home features family heirlooms and childhood memories - details"Okay we got to ask about Pickles," the star began by saying, though Hoda Kotb and Ricky were quick to correct her, both saying: "Pickle."Jenna was just as quick to shoot right back to them, responding with: "I call the cat Pickles. You call it Pickle."Pickle's owner was not having it, and he said: "Right.