NBCU Academy and NBC News Studios Tap Seven Filmmaker Projects For Documentary Fellowships

Telma Hopkins, Linda Park and Vanessa Marano are set as series regulars opposite Shanola Hampton and Dascha Polanco in NBC pilot Dangerous Moms, from Warner Bros. Television and Universal TV.

Savannah Guthrie was overcome with emotion on Monday's Today as she broke some heartbreaking news live on air.MORE: Savannah Guthrie stuns in swimsuit selfieThe mother-of-two told viewers: "We are back this morning with some news that has left our entire Today show family heartbroken."We lost a beloved member of our team suddenly over the weekend, his name was Ric Romo and he worked at NBC since 1979. VIDEO: Today's Savannah Guthrie breaks heartbreaking news live on air"More than 30 of those

drug mules Melissa Reid and Michaella McCollum tried to smuggle £1.5million of cocaine into Spain in 2013. Melissa, from Lenzie, East Dumbartonshire, made headlines all over the world alongside Michaella McCollum from Dungannon in Northern Ireland, when they were sentenced to almost seven years in jail.

Jamie Lang Latido Films has closed a seven-country theatrical release agreement with Spanish distributor Versión Digital for Victor Escribano’s debut documentary “7 Lakes 7 Lives,” produced by two-time Spanish Academy Goya-winning director and producer José Luis López Linares.Having passed through the Malaga Film Festival and now on its way to Cannes, the touching documentary will be released in Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania through an agreement with Digital

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While Netflix has been delighting us with seriously brilliant original movies and TV shows, there is one place that the streaming service seriously excels and that, my friends, is true crime.

Savannah Guthrie was full of praise for someone very special on Tuesday when she shared a heartfelt message for them on Instagram. The mum-of-two celebrated her Today co-host, Craig Melvin's, incredible achievement as she promoted his new book on social media. MORE: Savannah Guthrie surprises fans with photo during rebellious night out Savannah posted a photo of Pop: Learning to Be a Son and a Father, alongside a joyful and sweet caption.  WATCH: Savannah Guthrie gives rare insight into romance

Carrie Budoff Brown is leaving Politico and heading to NBC News, where she’ll work on expanding the reach and impact of the “Meet the Press” brand as its senior vice president. The “Meet the Press” franchise includes not only Chuck Todd’s Sunday show on NBC and daily MSNBC offering, but podcasts, streaming and events like a film festival, too.

Politico editor Carrie Budoff Brown is leaving the publication for NBC News, where she will take on a new role overseeing the Meet the Press franchise.

EXCLUSIVE: Orange Is the New Black alumna Dascha Polanco, currently co-starring in Warner Bros.’ In the Heights, is set as a co-lead opposite Shanola Hampton in NBC pilot Dangerous Moms, from Warner Bros. Television and Universal TV.

Savannah Guthrie is a doting mother to two young children, and was more than made up when she heard about some happy baby news close to home on Monday.MORE: Savannah Guthrie stuns with swimsuit selfie while relaxing in the poolThe Today star paid a heartfelt tribute to her good friend and colleague Kristen Welker, who welcomed her first child at the beginning of the week.Savannah shared a series of photos of Kristen's bundle of joy, baby Margot, alongside a sweet message. VIDEO: Today's Savannah

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAmid the struggle by major media companies to attract consumers to their premium streaming video services, there’s a fight on another over-the-top front — for the screens in business locations like bars and restaurants.Austin, Texas-based startup Atmosphere has been quietly ramping up its B2B streaming business over the past two years, aggregating content from multiple partners.

NBC News released some excerpts from Keir Simmons’ sitdown with Vladimir Putin, including one in which Simmons asks the Russian president, “Are you a killer.”

NBC News’ Keir Simmons interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with a preview airing on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt on Friday evening and the interview on Monday.

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MADRID -- French author Emmanuel Carrere, popular for his non-fiction books in a high literary vein, has been granted this year’s Spanish Princess of Asturias Literature Award.The award is one of the eight prestigious prizes by the foundation named after the heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor.Its jury said Wednesday that Carrere, 63, was chosen among 33 candidates from 20 countries because of the ability of his works to straddle reality and fiction.Starting with his “The Adversary” in

NBC’s streaming channel Today All Day unveiled a series of new programs, including programs devoted to food, shopping and extended interviews.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorUnspooling from June 8-15, the Key Buyers Event: Digital Edition will feature a slew of drama projects worth looking out for, from psychological thrillers to biopics and new takes on modern relationships.“Insomnia” (1-2-3 Production) 2022Producers: Valeriy Fedorovich, Evgeniy NikishovSynopsis: Yuri is a successful psychiatrist and hypnotist, a committed non-believer, capable of rationalizing anything except for his own nightmares: featuring his late