Celebrating their son! Katharine McPhee and David Foster’s son, Rennie, rang in his 1st birthday with an epic bash.
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Jenna Bush Hager has shared how "excited' she is to reveal her February book club pick, Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager stuns with super short hair transformationThe Today Show star took to social media to tell fans that the Read With Jenna book selection for February had been chosen, and that it was "an incredible debut novel that tells the story of estranged siblings that come together after the passing of their mother".WATCH: Watch Today’s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager break down in tears live on air after moving tribute"The one thing she has left for them? A traditional piece of Caribbean black cake and a recording of her history. There are so many secrets in this beautiful mystery filled with family, romance and what we inherit," Jenna revealed, adding: "I love this book and I know you will love it too.
Come read with us!""Great choice. I loved this book!" commented one fan who had already read the novel while another wrote: "Sounds like a beautiful book.
Will read it."MORE: Jenna Bush Hager inundated with praise as she details healthy lifestyle transformationMORE: Savannah Guthrie bids farewell to co-star in heartfelt post alongside epic throwback photo"This sounds so good. I am from the Caribbean and we eat black cake around Christmas time," shared another fan as one follower called on Jenna to "please start a book subscription box already!!! I love all of your picks."Jenna along with her co-star Hoda Kotb have amassed a legion of fans from around the nation with their popular segment on the daytime show.
Celebrating their son! Katharine McPhee and David Foster’s son, Rennie, rang in his 1st birthday with an epic bash.
Hoda Kotb often shares snippets of her personal life with her fans on social media and on Today – and made an inspiring revelation during last week's show.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-starDuring a conversation about going for dinner alone, Hoda asked her co-star Jenna Bush Hager: "Would you ever eat alone in a restaurant?"Jenna replied: "The answer is yes but I don't think I've ever done it before. Except at the airport."VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanShe then went on to explain that having a twin sister and "secret service for half my life" made it somewhat difficult to do so.MORE: Hoda Kotb participates in Olympics-style activity that leaves fans in stitchesMORE: Hoda Kotb emotionally reunites with best friend for special Valentine's Day surpriseJenna added that if she did end up going for lunch alone, she would feel a lot happier with a book.Hoda then shared her own experience, telling Jenna: "I've sat at a restaurant before and eaten alone, I've done that a bunch.
Hoda Kotb took the opportunity to spread some happiness to her immense fanbase over the weekend with her latest social media post.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet family throwback to celebrate milestone momentThe Today host took to Instagram to share a video of a 99-year-old woman dancing in her seat to Mary J. Blige's performance of Family Affair at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime show.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialThe caption with the clip read: "Got sent this video of my 99-year-old granny dancing to the Superbowl halftime show, and it was a reminder how amazing she is and how lucky I am."Hoda simply wrote: "Love!" with her post, and fans immediately started gushing and thanked her for sharing it, including the original poster, who commented: "That's my granny! Her name is Jean and she turns 100 in August.
Today star Hoda Kotb has shared a sweet birthday tribute to her niece Hannah alongside a series of throwback snaps.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager celebrate incredible social media milestone with fans"Where does the time go! Happy birthday Hannah B! Aunt Hodie loves you xoxo," she captioned the post which featured three pictures of Hannah - one of her playing soccer with rainbow-striped socks, another of her with Hoda and younger sister Ella, and a third more recent picture of the teenager.WATCH: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanFans loved the pictures and took to the comments to wish Hannah a happy birthday as well. Hoda has two siblings, brother Adel and sister Hala, and two daughters, Haley, four, and Hope, two.However she recently shared the sad news that her engagement to Joel Schiffman had been called off; Hoda announced the end of her relationship live on air.MORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates Simone Biles' wonderful engagement newsMORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish NY home where she will co-parent her daughtersIn an emotional statement, Hoda said: "Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and really meaningful conversations over the holidays, and we decided that we're better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple."She told her co-host Jenna Bush Hager: "We decided that we are going to start this new year and begin it kind of on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children, and as friends."A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda shared these sweet throwback picturesThe couple had been together for eight years, and got engaged in November of 2019.
Hoda Kotb is much-loved for her positive outlook but even she can get frustrated sometimes!MORE: Hoda Kotb participates in Olympics-style activity that leaves fans in stitchesIn one memorable episode of Today back in November, the TV personality had the most hilariously honest reaction live on air after discovering an incredibly unlucky missed opportunity with her co-star Jenna Bush Hager. The duo were chatting about a "surprise shoot" they had been asked to go to in New York the night before, which they had both declined, unaware of just what it was."Last night, we were supposed to do a surprise shoot. I had to cancel it.
BMG has acquired a whole load of music rights from the estate of blues musician John Lee Hooker. This includes his entire publishing catalogue – in a joint deal with Fujipacific Music – all of his royalty income from his recordings, and a sizeable chunk of his actual recorded music catalogue, spanning releases put out from 1980 and posthumously since his death in 2001.The Hooker estate is managed by JAM Inc.
Hoda Kotb has become quite a popular figure on daytime TV for her enthusiastic coverage of the Olympics, and this year, she's taking it a step further.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager celebrate incredible social media milestone with fansThe Today star and her co-host Jenna Bush Hager decided to get into the Olympics spirit themselves by participating in a game of curling.WATCH: Jenna Bush And Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve Special"Hoda and Jenna-lympics, let's go!" she termed it during the Today with Hoda and Jenna segment, with both then revealing that they weren't particularly good at athletic activity."My balance is about the same as it was when I'm in third great, not great," Jenna said. Hoda then added: "I may be flat on my back, but I will not give up.
Hoda Kotb and her daughters had the sweetest Valentine’s Day surprise.“When you just get home from a long eye doctors appointment for the girls-- and look what is waiting at home! A valentines day Surprise courtesy of my sister Hala!,” the co-host captioned a post on her Instagram.In the video, Kotb and her daughters, Haley, 5, and Hope, 2, walk into a room filled with balloons. The proud mom takes one out of the bag as Haley exclaims, “It’s a unicorn.” In addition to the red and white balloons, there were cards and teddy bears.
Hoda Kotb ensured that her first Valentine's Day in a long time while being single was spent in the best way possible on the Today Show.MORE: Watch Today Show's Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker like you've never seen them before for Super Bowl commercialThe anchor took to Instagram to reveal that with the help of co-host Jenna Bush Hager, Heather McMahan, and Vivica Fox, she was able to reunite with her best friend.WATCH: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanShe shared snapshots of herself from the show, embracing her friend while in tears and emotionally reliving their best moments together."What a great Galentines day!! SURPRISE! My bestie @karenswensen ! Thx @heatherkmcmahan @msvfox for the perfect [heart emojis]," she wrote.MORE: Hoda Kotb's sweet photo of daughter Haley leaves fans in disbeliefFans immediately began inundating the comments section with heart emojis for Hoda, with one writing: "Gotta have our Besties.
Savannah Guthrie and her Today Show co-stars starred in a brilliant Super Bowl ad.READ: Savannah Guthrie admits a totally unexpected trait on The Drew Barrymore ShowThe morning news anchors partnered with She Can Stem, an organization that encourages girls to get into the science and technology fields from a young age.
Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones would want to be covering the Winter Olympics from Beijing, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the pair are actually still in New York City.INSIDE: Today Show stars' ultra-stylish homes: Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager, Dylan Dreyer and moreAnd on Wednesday, the Today host gave fans a small insight into their coverage as she and Sheinelle wrapped up warm as they posed in the Today Plaza. The duo were decked out in all their thermal gear, with Dylan rocking a fluffy fleece, red leggings, boots, gloves and an adorable embroidered hat.
Al Roker is a much-loved star on Today and fans were delighted when he filled in for Jenna Bush Hager on the fourth hour of the show recently.MORE: Al Roker inundated with support after latest wellness revelation During the program, the beloved weatherman was chatting with co-host Hoda Kotb about his wife Deborah Roberts, and how she is the first to defend Al from his co-stars."What I do love is she's my biggest protector, if you will," Al said. "Every now and then [Craig] Melvin will make some age joke and she'll text him.VIDEO: Al Roker causes a buzz among his Today co-stars"She says, 'You better knock it off,' and he will go 'Oh I got a text from Deborah!' She will come for you!"MORE: Why Al Roker's wedding photos are truly inspiringMORE: Al Roker's wife Deborah Roberts shares emotional family updateHoda added: "She's a fierce defender of Al and his biggest cheerleader!"But Deborah is also quick to put her husband in his place if she thinks he has taken something too far on TV.
Oprah Winfrey embodies this value, and for this reason alone I can’t imagine a greater honor.”Recent Winfrey choices such as Richard Powers' “Bewilderment” and Honorée Fanonne Jeffers' “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois” had featured exclusive author interviews on Apple TV + and other special content through Apple.
Jenna Bush Hager and Carson Daly were among Savannah Guthrie's pals who were quick to comment as she shared a picture with her new co-anchor.MORE: Savannah Guthrie shares throwback baby bump photo during touching on-air tributeThe Today Show host was joined by Lindsey Vonn to host NBC special presentation of the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, and the pair shared a super sweet selfie.
Savannah Guthrie has had her fair share of kisses! The show host appeared on Tuesday's where sheopened about her once flirtatious ways.During the interview, the ladies talked about ushering in the new year. When Barrymore asked if the idea of kissing under the mistletoe or kissing to mark the start of the new year was an issue, Guthrie shared that puckering up has never been a problem for her. “Can I tell you something though I didn’t need New Year’s Eve to kiss strangers when I was young,” Guthrie shared.
Angelique Jackson Bleecker Street has acquired the U.S. rights to Abi Damaris Corbin’s “892,” starring John Boyega and the late Michael K.
Bleecker Street has acquired the U.S. rights to “892,” a thriller starring John Boyega and Michael K. Williams that made its premiere in competition at Sundance.
Bleecker Street has acquired U.S. rights to the dramatic thriller 892, starring John Boyega (Star Wars franchise) and the late Michael Kenneth Williams (The Wire), which recently made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in U.S. Dramatic Competition and won its Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast. The independently-financed distributor is planning a late summer release in theaters nationwide.