Hoda Kotb gives perspective on heartbreak in passionate speech on Today

Savannah Guthrie isn't just a respected broadcaster and interviewer who many wake up to on Today each morning to deliver the latest news.MORE: Savannah Guthrie reveals real reason she was absent from Today in new photo at homeIn fact, the star is also a talented singer - although she didn't necessarily want everyone to know this! In a fun interview earlier in the year alongside co-star Hoda Kotb, Savannah admitted that she was "mad" at Hoda after she ended up spilling the beans about her singing skills.Savannah was asked by Good Housekeeping what she would do if she wasn't on Today and she said that she would like to write music and play the guitar in coffee shops.VIDEO: A look at Savannah Guthrie's very private family lifeHoda interjected, saying: "Can I up you?" and went on to explain that "Savannah once sent me the most beautiful song and said 'Please don't share it with anyone,' but I didn't know what she meant by 'anyone,' and I asked some people 'Who do you think this is?' and it was you [Savannah]. And one day she will be writing songs and she will be singing."MORE: Savannah Guthrie reveals what she really thinks of Hoda KotbMORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerHoda added: "Remember that time you got mad? You got mad at me." Savannah replied: "Yes because I said 'I sent this to you for your eyes only and then she like added ten.""Oh yes I remember now, the New York Times were doing a profile on you and I sent it to them!," Hoda responded.

Ana Navarro officially became a permanent co-host on as the talk show enters Season 26. The Nicaraguan-born political commentator had been a weekly guest co-host since 2018 but had started making appearances as a contributor since 2013. When Whoopi Goldberg made the announcement she said that Navarro was “overqualified to be called our guest anymore.”

Hoda Kotb is beloved by many not just on Today but beyond, and received a sweet surprise ahead of her birthday on the set of the show.MORE: Hoda Kotb overcome with emotion after heartwarming reunion on TodayWalker Hayes, who has frequently made appearances on the show and has developed a great bond with Hoda, gave her a surprise present while on set.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb overcome with emotion after heartwarming reunionAfter his performance, he met the host and her two daughters, Haley and Hope, to present her with the plaque that certified his record, Country Stuff the Album, with gold.As he presented her the honor, Hoda was clearly overcome and on the verge of tears as she couldn't stop gushing over the sweet gesture.MORE: Hoda Kotb jokes about her fears of getting fired alongside Savannah Guthrie"Look, girls, this can go in your room," Walker told her daughters, and the anchor simply exclaimed: "Oh my god," before leaning in to give him a big hug."I'm going to hang this in my office, are you kidding me," she said, holding it up for the camera to see, touched deeply by the gesture.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Walker presented Hoda with a gold plaque that his album had received"How to say thank you @walkerhayes for an incredible concert @todayshow and then this.

Hoda Kotb has been hosting Today alongside co-anchor Savannah Guthrie for the past few years, and is enjoying every moment of it.MORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerHowever, the Today star has admitted that she lives in "constant fear of being fired" for a surprising and hilarious reason!In a recent interview with Good Housekeeping, she explained that she's always in hysterics with Savannah off air, so when it comes to going back on after a commercial, she's always worried about maintaining her composure.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family life - all we knowShe said: "Because Savannah and I are getting closer and closer because of how we are together, she's this incredible problem solver and I also feel like she's secretly nasty funny and it's scary because when you're on set in commercial and she's whispering to me I'm terrified.MORE: Hoda Kotb is left lost for words - literally - during cooking segment on TodayMORE: Jenna Bush Hager is unimpressed as she's presented with an epic family throwback photo"I live in fear of being fired in a moment because she's like 'Hoda, zip it,' and they [the producers] are like 'Three, two one,' and she's calm!"Hoda sweetly added: "The one thing I've learnt about Savannah is if I'm ever confused about something - childcare, relationship questions, whatever it is, if i talk to Savannah and it's like crystal clear in a second and that doesn't happen with a lot of people." Hoda Kotb revealed she was afraid of being fired in a tongue-in-cheek remarkHoda joined Savannah in the main hosting seats on Today following Matt Lauer's firing in 2017.MORE: Hoda Kotb gives emotional perspective on heartbreak during chat on TodayMORE: Hoda Kotb pays tribute to rarely-seen

Naman Ramachandran Tel Aviv-based Ananey Studios, part of Paramount Global, has signed a deal with Indian content producer Abundantia Entertainment to develop an Indian remake of the hit Israeli live-action teen drama, “The Hood” (“Schuna”).The original series, created by Giora Chamizer (Netflix’s “Greenhouse Academy”), is set in The Hood, a dingy cluster of low-income housing, where blue-collar families live, located in the middle of one of the richest districts. Kids in The Hood regularly prank the rich community’s snobbish teens, while the mayor constantly tries to get rid of the The Hood altogether.

MORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerHoda is raising her two daughters with ex-fiance Joel Schiffman after they split earlier in 2022. The picture showed Hoda with her sister Hala and mom Sameha, and her two girls Haley Joy, five, and three-year-old Hope Catherine.

Hoda Kotb delivered some sad news at the start of the week as she co-hosted Monday's Today alongside Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin.MORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerThe NBC daytime star announced on the show during the news segment that Hollywood star Pat Carroll had passed away aged 95.She said: "Some sad news from Hollywood this morning. Award-winning actress and comedian Pat Carroll has died.VIDEO: All we know about Today's Hoda Kotb's family life "Carroll was a TV mainstay for decades, she won an Emmy in 1959 for her work on Caesar's Hour and later a new generation would come to know her as the voice of Ursula in The Little Mermaid.

David Muir, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb were all named as nominees for the News And Documentary Emmy Awards on Thursday.David, Hoda and Jenna will go up against each other as ABC World News Tonight with David Muir and NBC's Today Show are both up for Outstanding Live News Program. Anderson Cooper 360, CBS Mornings and This Morning, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN are also all nominated.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager skydive live on TodayDavid also has three other nominations; two in Outstanding Continuing News Coverage: Short Form for his segments Afghanistan Unraveling, and The Climate Crisis.

expressing sorrow over Klondike's latest announcement that they would discontinue the beloved Choco Taco after 40 years on the market.MORE: Michael Strahan talks missed opportunity with The View appearanceAs stars such as Jenna Bush Hager and Chrissy Teigen bid farewell to the ice-cream snack, the hosts over at The View are the latest public figures to express their disappointment over the news.Sara Haines specifically had some choice words after the announcement, which she shared with fans as she and her co-stars enjoyed the iconic Choco Taco.WATCH: Joy Behar criticized over Ukraine invasion remarksMORE: ABC 'hires Alyssa Farah Griffin as new co-host of The View'Recalling the moment she found out it would no longer be available, she said: "They dropped it into my newsfeed like it meant nothing to them."As her co-stars giggled over her farewell speech, she joked: "Then I proceeded to have to handle the trauma of that announcement by myself."Sara continued her hilarious rant, saying: "Slowly I have met so many friends as we comfort and grieve together over the loss of Choco Taco."A post shared by The View (@theviewabc)Sara's hilarious ode to the Choco TacoThe host further continued her impassioned ode to the Choco Taco by praising the original creator of the dessert. She said: "The inventor of the Choco Taco recognized that to have a cone is imperfect, we've all eaten it.

Hoda Kotb is one of daytime television's most recognizable faces, and she is a household name among fans of the Today Show and beyond.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie deliver bad news about climate on TodayHowever, during a recent conversation with her co-star, Jenna Bush Hager, on 4th Hour with Hoda and Jenna, the host wasn't afraid to admit that through great success there are sometimes regrets as well.As the two hosts opened up and revealed a time in their lives they wish they could go back to, Hoda made a sentimental confession about her storied career.WATCH: Hoda busts out her best moves on air MORE: Savannah Guthrie has unpredicted 'baby talk' chat with co-star Hoda Kotb in fun Today segment"I would probably go back to a time where I was stressed and probably should not have been," she stated.She further explained that: "My first few jobs, I think I romanticized what it was like, like I was describing it as like, 'Oh my god it was me and all these fun people,' but I think deep down I felt not good enough."The star got candid about her past feelings, saying: "I was afraid.

Today with Hoda and Jenna, whether it's talking about cheat meals or trying out new dishes.MORE: Savannah Guthrie sparks emotional response from Jenna Bush Hager with unexpected baby videoHowever, Jenna Bush Hager was particularly affected when she learned that Klondike's Chocolate Tacos were to be discontinued.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager's rise to fameOn the latest episode of the show, she delivered an impassioned speech celebrating the dessert to Hoda Kotb, and it was as dramatic as could be."Goodbye, to this beautiful chocolate cone taco, filled with delicious ice cream and a few nuts," she said as she tore into one and the camera cut to black and white, with Hoda encouraging her.MORE: Savannah Guthrie sparks emotional response from Jenna Bush Hager with unexpected baby videoSweeping music played as Jenna bit into one of the tacos in slow motion and continued: "This deserves a memorial. And we will celebrate it today.""Oh, it's sad," Hoda joked as Jenna implored it to "rest in peace" and asked for tissues to help wipe them off.

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie are back together on Today, having reunited following their respective vacations.MORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerThe duo are the first to deliver breaking news, along with lighthearted showbiz gossip to their viewers around the United States, and on Tuesday's show they had a worrying segment about climate change.The pair were not long into the show before they told watchers at home about California's wildfires - which are the worst of the season.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb's family life away from the spotlight "Thousands of homes are at risk," Hoda explained, and while she said that firefighters had made "progress", the fire was "so big" that it was visible from space.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager is unimpressed as she's presented with an epic family throwback photoMORE: Hoda Kotb gives emotional perspective on heartbreak during chat on TodayAlso on the show, Hoda and Savannah delivered more upbeat news reports too, including the fact that the Mega Millions jackpot is nearing $1 billion, and the efforts being put into place to help protect pandas.On Monday's show, meanwhile, Hoda and Savannah found themselves in an unconventional discussion on air about the concept of baby talk.Thousands of people in California are fleeing this summer’s largest wildfire in the area.

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Savannah Guthrie was missing her partner-in-crime Hoda Kotb on Today last week, but on Monday's show they were back together again.MORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' by unconventional cocktail during hilarious segment on TodayThe pair were joined by Sheinelle Jones and Tom Llamas for the majority of the program, and in one segment things took an unpredicted turn as they discussed the topic of "baby talk".Savannah explained to viewers and her co-stars that a new study has found that the notion of baby talk is universal, and that it has a positive impact on the baby's learning development.VIDEO: Today's Savannah Guthrie gives rare insight into family life away from workAt one point, Hoda turned to Savannah and asked her whether she and her husband Mike Feldman chat to each other in baby talk. "Would I do it to Mike? No!" Savannah replied swiftly.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager is unimpressed as she's presented with an epic family throwback photoMORE: Hoda Kotb gives emotional perspective on heartbreak during chat on TodayThey then turned to Tom, who said: "My mom still talks to me in baby talk and the results have been off the charts."Do you want us to talk to you in baby talk Tommy?" Savannah replied laughing, as Sheinelle then ended the segment for the commercial, telling viewers: "We'll be right back!" as Savannah echoed: "Oh yes we will, oh yes we will!"A new study has found that baby talk is universal.

Jenna Bush Hager is a successful career woman with a beautiful family too - but she doesn't do it all without help. The Today show TV personality dedicated a social media post to someone very special on Thursday who she thanked wholeheartedly for their support. MORE: Jenna Bush Hager looks stunning in loved-up beach photo with husband Henry HagerAlongside a photo of Jenna hugging a woman, she wrote: "This SUNSHINE has been the world’s best partner for the last three years and three months (who is counting!?).WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager's rise to fame "Her optimism, brilliance and humor has helped @readwithjenna grow tremendously.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager not only share a close bond with each other, but also the rest of their Today team, with them all frequently engaging each other's skills and talents.MORE: Hoda Kotb discusses co-star Jenna Bush Hager and husband Henry's relationshipNowhere was this emphasized more than in a recent moment when the two opened up about relying on the expertise of one of their co-stars, namely Al Roker.VIDEO: Watch Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, and Al Roker like you've never seen them beforeThe two kicked off their conversation talking about the summer weather, specifically how people complain whether it's hot or cold.As they launched into a series of common exclamations during summertime, including: "It's running my hair," and: "Oh my god," Hoda added: "When's it going to break, Al?"MORE: Jenna Bush Hager shares impossibly sweet confession about her marriageThis response left Jenna chuckling as it brought up an all too familiar dynamic, explaining how they constantly rely on the beloved weatherman to provide them with an update on the skies.A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Hoda and Jenna talked about their reliance on Al for the weather"And, poor Al Roker, all I ever do is ask him about the weather," she said, with Hoda adding that if they'd ever take a trip, even if it's a short one, he'd be the one they'd go to.She even quipped that Al would sometimes get so annoyed he'd retort with: "I don't know, why don't you go to weather.com?"MORE: Al Roker returns to Today studios as he nearly concludes inspirational walking challengeMORE: Jenna Bush Hager reveals unexpected fact about what Al Roker is like off-airJenna shared that even her husband Henry Hager gets involved, relating that he

Jennifer Lopez surprised her fans on Sunday after announcing her secret wedding to Ben Affleck.MORE: Jennifer Garner shares daring new video following ex-husband Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's weddingThe happy couple tied the knot in an intimate Las Vegas wedding, which became the talking point across entertainment news outlets the following day.Today star Hoda Kotb - who is good friends with the singer - opened up about their relationship as they spoke about the wedding on the NBC daytime show.VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck marry in Las VegasThe news anchor explained: "I feel like some women, when they get their heart broken, curl up and say, 'That's it, the best part of my life is now past, and my heart's broken and I won't let that happen to me again.'MORE: Jennifer Lopez's two wedding dresses were totally different from exesRELATED: Alex Rodriguez breaks silence amidst ex Jennifer Lopez's wedding news"She [J-Lo] does the opposite. There's always been, since the first time I interviewed her, a vulnerability that says, 'I'm open.' People may say what they're going to say - you get one, beautiful life to live."A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)Today's Hoda Kotb gave an incredible insight into Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationshipJennifer and Ben first met on the set of Gigli in 2002, when, at the time, the Let's Get Loud singer was married to second husband Cris Judd.MORE: Jennifer Lopez opens up about intimate Las Vegas wedding to Ben AffleckMORE: Jennifer Garner's daughter Violet is pictured enjoying day out with dad Ben AffleckThe same year, J-Lo divorced Cris and by November 2002 her and Ben were engaged.

Bennifer are married — and they’re not the only ones rejoicing! Several celebrities have commented on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s nuptials, which they exchanged nearly 20 years after their first shot at love.