Kathie Lee Gifford announces exciting new venture: 'Brave new world'

Kathie Lee Gifford didn't think she'd have children when she married her late husband, Frank Gifford. So, you can imagine the joy she's feeling now that her 32-year-old son is about to become a first-time father.The former  show co-host spoke with ET's Lauren Zima and she opened up about becoming a grandmother, how excited she is for her son, Cody, and his wife, Erika, and what she wants to be called in lieu of grandmother. For starters, Gifford — whose five-part special, , is streaming now on Fox Nation — said it's going to be an exciting day when she gets to put her grandchild in her arms.«You know what, I'm not excited for me, weirdly.

Today Show star Jenna Bush Hager has revealed the emotional moment she burst into tears when her twin sister Barbara went into labor six weeks early.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager pays emotional tribute to Hoda Kotb amid heartacheJenna and Barbara, who are about to release their upcoming children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood, are extremely close and Jenna shared that when she got the phone call she "started bawling" before remembering that it was "not helpful" and she wneeded to "stay calm".WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager praises mom Laura Bush after sharing emotional story about daughters"Of course, I was nervous for her and knew that she was unprepared physically — meaning she didn't have the diapers or the nursery set up," the mom-of-three told People."But she was, of course, prepared because I think she has all the love to give."MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's stunning on-air appearanceBarbara and husband Craig Coyne welcomed their first daughter, Cora Georgia, on 27 September 2021, but she gave birth in Maine instead of the planned hospital in New York.Barbara also shared the poignant moment that she realized she had given birth in the hospital that was named after her late grandmother, whom Barbara was also named after. The twins are very close"I went there to visit [Cora, who remained in NICU] and looked over on the wall, and it said Barbara Bush Children's Hospital," Barbara shared."So, in many ways, it felt divine that she was born in Maine near where we were married and where we have so many memories as a family."Cora stayed in the NICU for four weeks.

NEW YORK -- NBC News is branching out from covering top stories to performing a theatrical reading.“Today” show hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb will be among the readers of “Murder in Studio One,” planned to be read before an audience on April 27 and released later on a podcast through Audible, Inc.Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Jenna Bush Hager will also be among the dozen NBC News hosts performing, it was announced on Monday.They'll read the murder mystery on the afternoon of April 27 at the Minetta Lane Theater in New York.

Kelly Ripa has had an incredible career to date and the year 2022 is certainly a busy one for her!MORE: Kelly Ripa's New York townhouse has the most extravagant décorAlong with hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan each morning, the TV star is preparing for the release of her much-anticipated book, Live Wire.She's been sharing details of the book's release on social media of late, most recently on Monday, when she shared a preview picture of the cover, along with her husband Mark Consuelos' rather unexpected response to her writing!VIDEO: Kelly Ripa's incredible New York view from her townhouse revealedShe wrote: "My husband said writing a book is like giving birth. He's never done either.

Hoda Kotb is a familiar face on Today, having been working on the NBC daytime show since 2007.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares urgent plea for help as she shares tragic newsThe TV favorite started out hosting the fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford, but in 2019 Kathie departed from the program and was replaced by Jenna Bush Hager.On Friday, the duo celebrated their third work anniversary together in a heartwarming segment on the show.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb left surprised by Jenna Bush Hager's revelationThe pair marked three years, and were left in disbelief over just how quickly time had gone. "It's a big deal around here.

Amazon Game Studios has launched a free weekend for New World, giving curious players a chance to try the MMO out ahead of its upcoming Rabbits Revenge event.New World‘s free weekend launched yesterday (April 7) at 6PM BST, and will remain free-to-play until 6PM on April 11.As noted in a Q&A blog shared by Amazon Game Studios, the free weekend will coincide with a sale that brings the game’s price down by 40 per cent until April 18.“Players who join in for the Steam Free Weekend will have their progress saved and will be able to pick up where they left off when the weekend ends if they elect to buy New World,” added the blog.Next week, New World will also celebrate the step into spring with an event called Rabbit’s Revenge.“During this event, players can help cull a plague of corrupted rabbits for a chance to earn up to three Diamond Gypsum in loot drops and five luck-increasing consumables daily,” detailed a press release, which also added that players will be able to earn a mystical storage chest for participating.Back in March, Amazon Game Studios also shared a 2022 roadmap for New World, which detailed new PvP content, another expedition, and much more.Since then, the Heart Of Madness update has been released – which concluded the MMO’s main storyline with a quest titled The Heart of the Tempest. The update also added the Blunderbuss, a new type of ranged weapon that scales off strength and intelligence stats.It also brought The Tempest’s Heart, an endgame expedition designed for five level 60 players with gear scores between 550 and 570.

Jenna Bush Hager and her twin sister Barbara Pierce Bush are gearing up for the release of their new children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood, which hits the shelves on April 19.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager prepares for exciting month with her familyAnd ahead of the release, the mom-of-three shared some exciting news about the story on social media.Taking to Instagram, Jenna shared details of their upcoming book tour, which has had a new tour stop added.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager receives copies of her new book The Superpower Sisters in the post "Sissy and I can't wait to see you soon," Jenna wrote alongside a list of all the stops, which include Richmond, VA, on April 15, and Red Bank, NJ, on April 20.MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's spectacular on-air appearanceMORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet tribute to Jenna Bush Hager following career milestoneThe siblings are also going to be touring around Texas from 21 April at some places close to their heart – including the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation on April 21 and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum on April 23.Fans are just as excited as Jenna and Barbara for the tour, with many commenting on the star's post.

NEW YORK -- For soprano Ailyn Perez, being rejected by the man she loves is all part of the job these days. But accepting a marriage proposal in front of a live audience? That was once in a lifetime.Perez is currently starring at the Metropolitan Opera as Tatiana, the shy country girl who is smitten at first sight of the haughty title character in Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” — only to be promptly rebuffed.In between performances, she’s engaged in a much happier romantic venture, planning her wedding to bass Soloman Howard.

Hoda Kotb has spoken out about raising her two young daughters and the questions she's being asked by them regarding their adoption.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air over missed opportunity with co-starIn her popular podcast, Making Space with Hoda Kotb, the mom-of-two chatting to country star Thomas Rhett, who adopted his oldest daughter, Willa Gray, in 2017.The conversation turned to their experiences raising their children, and the Today star asked the singer: "As you know I adopted two children and a lot of questions are already coming up that I get from Haley and that I will get from Hope too.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb shares glimpse inside her incredible New York apartment "What questions is Willa Gray asking and how have you guys navigated that? I've got two kids from different countries and there are questions a pop."MORE: Hoda Kotb describes incredible chat she had with strangerMORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's spectacular on-air appearanceThomas replied: "It's hard as I think when you become a parent you think 'I'm a dad I have all the answers' or 'I'm a mom and I have all the answers,' and adoption is one of the most beautiful things in the world and I don't think that you go 'Oh in six years I'm going to start answering some really intense questions.' Today's Hoda Kotb opened up about her daughters and their questions about adoption"But I don't know if you felt like this at all, but what age? What age is the right age? The world is moving so fast and to have a conversation with a six-year-old about that, I might be too old school but I think 'Maybe we wait until she's ten'.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet tribute to Jenna Bush Hager following career milestoneMORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about

Jenna Bush Hager has an exciting month ahead, and it's all to do with something she's been working on with her twin sister, Barbara Bush.MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's spectacular on-air appearanceThe Today star and Barbara are preparing for the release of their children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood, and over the weekend Jenna received an exciting delivery in the post.The mom-of-three took to Instagram to share footage of herself unboxing the finished copies of the book from her stylish living room in New York.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager receives an exciting delivery in the post "Look what just arrived... finished copies! Preorder our new picture book, The Superpower Sisterhood! Available April 19th - link in bio," she wrote.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet tribute to Jenna Bush Hager following career milestoneMORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about her childhood in revealing chat with Amy SchumerFans were quick to congratulate the star, with one writing: "Congratulations, can't wait to read this!" while another wrote: "We can't wait to get our hands on a copy!" A third added: "Massive congratulations!"Jenna and Barbara are no strangers to writing books together and their novel Sisters First was a New York Times Number One Bestseller.

Carson Daly sure knows how to spoil his children in the best way! The Today Show host is raising New York City children through and through, and took two of his four kids to the ultimate New York City hockey game, between the Rangers and the Islanders.MORE: Today's Carson Daly's unexpected wedding story revealed in his own wordsThe television host was in attendance with his thirteen-year-old son Jackson James and seven-year-old London Rose.Carson married his wife Siri Pinter, daughter of soap opera star Mark Pinter, in 2015.

John Travolta sure knows how to celebrate! The star spoiled his daughter, Ella Travolta, in the best way, as she marked another year around the sun. MORE: John Travolta pens emotional tribute to longtime friend Bruce Willis following his devastating health diagnosisFor her 22nd birthday, the actor took his daughter all the way to England, and fittingly celebrated the occasion with some afternoon tea.John delighted fans as he shared glimpses of the sweet celebrations, beautiful setting, and even teased an upcoming project.WATCH: John's epic Pulp Fiction reunion at the OscarsMORE: John Travolta and son introduce new family member - see the sweet photoThe Grease actor shared an adorable video montage of the heartwarming father-daughter date. It started off with a picture of the two, whose resemblance to one another in uncanny, sitting by a large window which gave way to an impressive view of luscious gardens.The 68-year-old looked dapper in an all black suit, while the birthday girl looked chic in a pastel yellow coat and floral blouse.Scattered through their window-side table were an assortment of treats and delicate saucers filled with tea.

Hoda Kotb had her youngest daughter to thank for keeping her safe and healthy during a challenging workout recently.  The TV personality gave insight into life as a single mom to Hayley, five, and Hope, three, at her home in New York when she shared a photo on Instagram. MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's on-air appearance Hoda shared a snapshot of her hands on the handles of a Peloton bike as she prepared to squeeze in a quick session.

Savannah Guthrie doesn't keep still for long! Just last week she returned from the Bahamas after a relaxing vacation with her family, and now she's off again – this time to LA.MORE: Savannah Guthrie's absence from Today explained - and it involves her co-starThe Today star shared details from her exciting trip on social media over the weekend, revealing that she's in Los Angeles for the Oscars."Hello LA!" she wrote as she shared footage from her trip so far.VIDEO: Today's Savannah Guthrie and her co-stars as you've never seen them beforeThe mom-of-two also made a sweet reference to her co-star Hoda Kotb after finding a sign that read 'Hodes parking'. "Where's my @hodakotb at?" she wrote alongside it.MORE: Savannah Guthrie takes time off Today for 'much-needed' rest, says co-starMORE: Jenna Bush Hager's absence on Today show sparks huge reaction from viewers Savannah is not only busy with Oscars hosting right now, but she's also working on a brand new cooking show with Today called Starting from Scratch "for people who don't know how to cook."The show sees Savannah learn how to cook a new dish by a top chef, and it's a family affair too – as her children have also starred in the segment.

NEW ORLEANS -- The school board in the city where jazz took root is preparing to undo a little-known 1922 rule that bans jazz music and dancing in public schools.Officials tell The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate that the policy has racist origins, as its creators sought at the time to distance New Orleans schoolchildren from the African Americans who created the genre. The rule has been ignored for decades.

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.

Kathie Lee Gifford loves nothing more than being a mom and her family have a lot to look forward to in the coming months as she's about to become a grandmother too.MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford's son's gorgeous wedding photos revealedThe former Today star shared her joy as the due date nears in a heartfelt tribute to her son Cody this week.Kathie was marking Cody's birthday, and couldn't resist mentioning their baby to be as she praised her son. "So grateful to be able to spend Cody's 32nd birthday with him and his beautiful wife Erika and their precious baby to be.

Savannah Guthrie took a well-deserved break from Today last week to enjoy some quality family time.MORE: Savannah Guthrie's absence from Today explained - and it involves her co-starAnd while the NBC star was on vacation mode in the Bahamas, the show was still very much on her mind as she shared a new look at her latest project with fans on social media.The mom-of-two recently announced details of her new cooking segment on Today, Starting from Scratch, and shared a preview of the latest episode on Instagram.VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie and her Today co-stars as you've never seen them beforeIn the footage, Savannah learns how to cook mac & cheese with Siri Daly, and receives a seal of approval from her children – who make a rare appearance in the footage.MORE: Savannah Guthrie takes time off Today for 'much-needed' rest, says co-starMORE: Jenna Bush Hager's absence on Today show sparks huge reaction from viewersIn the caption, she wrote: "For all the moms out there, Siri Daly (@siriouslydelicious) and I whipped up some easy, kid-friendly meals for you on the latest episode of my new show Starting from Scratch. And if my picky kids can give this mac & cheese two thumbs up then I think yours will, too! – SG."A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)Today's Savannah Guthrie shared a new look at her Starting from Scratch segment Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "This is amazing!" while another wrote: "This is so cute, I love it." A third added: "Love this!"MORE: Savannah Guthrie surprises fans with her outfit choiceMORE: Hoda Kotb's very famous new co-star revealedSavannah shared details of Starting from Scratch with viewers on Today at the start of the month.