Michael Strahan inundated with messages as he marks special celebration during break from GMA

Good Morning America's Michael Strahan has forged a very successful career both on the football field and off and is a celebrated athlete and TV personality. But his path to success was far from easy and Michael has now opened up about some agonizing moments from his past.MORE: Michael Strahan makes big return to the studio with unexpected video The star spilled his feelings for ESPN's More Than an Athlete and shared a clip from his emotional interview on social media. WATCH: Michael Strahan

Michael Strahan has been riding on a major career high lately, but the Good Morning America staple had even more incredible news to share with fans over the weekend.MORE: Michael Strahan shares glimpse inside Labor Day celebrations with his twin daughtersThe journalist and former football star announced that he was back as a guest correspondent on NFL on Fox with a shot of himself in the studio.WATCH: GMA's Michael Strahan reacts to Robin Roberts' nicknameMichael shared a selfie of himself while

Michael Strahan may be recognised now as a popular member of the Good Morning America team, but before his daytime TV success, he was a football star.The 49-year-old started playing professional football for the NFL when he was just 17, even winning a Super Bowl.MORE: Michael Strahan surprised live on air on GMA following incredible achievementLast month, he revealed that he has filmed a new four-part docuseries for the ESPN+ show, Uninterrupted: More Than an Athlete - and on Thursday, he shared

Lara Spencer is finally back to work at the Good Morning America studio, joining her co-stars Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and more.MORE: Lara Spencer turns heads with very leggy look in silk mini dressThe journalist shared a selfie that showed off how happy she was to be back with the team, while still remembering someone special back home.WATCH: Lara Spencer and daughter perform jaw-dropping stunt in matching swimwearIn a post on her Instagram, Lara showed off how

Michael Strahan is a doting father to four children and loves nothing more than spending time with them.MORE: GMA's George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth prepare for change to living situation And on Labor Day, the GMA star had the best start to the morning as he tucked into a special breakfast with his teenage twins Isabella and Sophia.The proud dad couldn't resist sharing a photo of their feast on social media, revealing that his daughter Sophia had treated her family to her special avocado

Robin Roberts has enjoyed a much-deserved break from Good Morning America with her long-term partner Amber Laign.MORE: Robin Roberts enjoys memorable send-off as she exits GMAWhat's more, on Sunday, Amber marked her birthday, and her famous girlfriend made sure that it was extra special.Taking to Instagram, the GMA star shared a lovely photo of the pair posing by the pool during their vacation, alongside several pictures of the birthday girl. VIDEO: Robin Roberts celebrates partner Amber with

(CNN)Akbar Gbajabiamila is getting ready for his debut as a co-host on "The Talk."Former NFL player Gbajabiamila will join Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots and Jerry O'Connell for the upcoming Season 12. In order to get some tips for the hosting gig, he called fellow athlete turned "Good Morning America" host Michael Strahan for help."We played during the same time but I never met him, never knew him.

Michael Strahan is a much-loved co-anchor on Good Morning America, but before becoming a daytime TV star, he was best known in the sporting world.MORE: Michael Strahan makes major career announcement - and fans are excitedThe former footballer played for the New York Giants for many years, and it was revealed this week that his jersey, No.

Michael Strahan has established a prolific career for himself through his time as a professional football player, and now a daytime staple thanks to Good Morning America.READ: Where is Michael Strahan on GMA and when will he return to the studio?He is now giving his adoring fans an insight into his journey and how he got to this point in a new documentary feature.WATCH: Michael Strahan reveals daughter's hilarious 'hustle' to make moneyMichael shared on his Instagram that his story would be

Michael Strahan is taking a break from “Good Morning America”, but there are no days off for a dog dad.

Carrie Underwood had reason to celebrate over the weekend and made sure to tell her fans.MORE: Country star Carrie Underwood announces celebratory news with her fansThe country star is used to travelling the country for work, but on Saturday it was extra special as she was back in her hometown of Oklahoma.Taking to Instagram, the award-winning singer shared a series of photos of herself performing on stage, alongside a heartfelt message. VIDEO: Carrie Underwood shares special message for her

Jennifer Lopez has a close-knit family, and over the weekend she marked a special celebration with them.MORE: Jennifer Lopez makes bold move regarding Ben Affleck relationshipThe star's niece Lucie turned 13 and was joined by her famous aunt and cousins as she marked her big day in New York.J-Lo's daughter Emme was among those who attended Lucie's birthday party and was pictured on Instagram at the event. VIDEO: Are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck back together for good?Journalist Lynda Lopez

Shakira knows how to make a statement, with numerous posts on her Instagram that could be described as "scorchio" - and her latest is no different.MORE: Shakira scorches in a mini dress in the water for major announcementTo mark the 20th anniversary of her legendary song Whenever, Wherever the star reshared part of the music video, where she stunned in a lace bra and pair of jeans.WATCH: Shakira proves her hips don't lie in LBDThe Colombian singer danced while a flock of wild horses charged

Good Morning America star Amy Robach delighted her fans on Wednesday, as the star reunited with close friend Chapman Bell, who works as a producer at NBC.MORE: Good Morning America stars' epic weddings: Michael Strahan, Lara Spencer and moreChapman works and lives in London, so the pair don't often get to see each other.

Michael Strahan is a much-loved co-anchor on Good Morning America and his recent absence from the show hasn't gone unoticed. MORE: Robin Roberts enjoys memorable send-off as she exits GMAMany fans have been wondering where the TV personality has been, and it appears he is taking some much-deserved time off over the summer.The father-of-four will no doubt be back in September, reuniting with his co-stars, including Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos.VIDEO: GMA's Michael Strahan shares

Kevin Hart delighted fans with a rare public tribute to his beloved wife Eniko as he marked a special occasion.MORE: The heartbreaking true story behind Kevin Hart's film FatherhoodThe comedy star took to Instagram to share a gorgeous photo of his other half posing outside surrounded by trees, dressed in a stylish printed two-piece – complete with a crop top and trousers.In the caption, the father-of-four wrote: "Happy B Day @enikohart ….

Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey enjoying a sushi lunch date!

It's the start of a new school year and, for the fresh wave of young adults who've decided to go to college, an opportunity to shape their future. For an increasingly large number of Black students, this means following in the footsteps of many well-known figures and icons who've attended a historically Black college or university and have come out the other side praising their experience. There's just something about the HBCU experience that bonds Black Hollywood like nothing else.