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Zac Efron‘s appearance is yet again sparking controversy!

Harry Smith is moving on. After 12 years at NBC News, veteran correspondent Smith is leaving the network and will begin teaching at his alma mater this fall.

lucky one.Amy Grant may be back on tour now, but the singer revealed that she still suffers from long-lasting effects from when she was involved in a horrific bike accident near her Nashville, Tennessee home in 2022. “I still have issues with my short-term memory. My balance is still weird,” Grant, 63, told E! News on Tuesday.

during an interview on the “Today” show — due to an eye infection. Efron, alongside co-stars Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons, appeared on the morning program to promote their new film, “The Iron Claw.” “Zac Efron is a legitimate, bona fide Hollywood superstar but that is not the reason he is in shades right now,” host Craig Melvin laughed as he introduced the quartet. The “High School Musical” actor then apologized for his appearance.“No, I’m sorry, man,” Efron, 36, told Melvin, 44.

Zac Efron explained why he was wearing sunglasses while appearing on the Today show.

The iconic Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony is here and will be telecast live on television!

anchors of NBC’s “Today” show donned outfits for their morning broadcast on Tuesday, wowing viewers and fans.Hosts Carson Daly, Craig Melvin, Dylan Dreyer, Willie Geist, Peter Alexander, Laura Jarrett, Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones and Savannah Guthrie all sported costumes to celebrate the spooky holiday.This year’s theme for the day was “Kellyoke” — the iconic segment of the “Kelly Clarkson Show” where the “American Idol” alum sings covers of pop songs.The “Today” show emcees wore costumes that looked like the hottest musicians in town, and they even took the stage to croon a tune from said artist.The show’s costume designer Staci Greenbaum revealed that there was “custom stuff for everyone.”“It’s not like you can go into a store and find this stuff,” she said. “Everyone’s going to look amazing!”Keep reading to see all the looks from the “Today” show.Guthrie wore Taylor Swift’s bodysuit from the “Eras Tour” and even performed the country crooner’s song “Cruel Summer.”Her daughter, Vale, joined her at the mic and portrayed a younger version of Swift.Jones sparkled in all of her ’70s glory, dressing up as Diana Ross.

Kelly Clarkson will pull double duty at this year’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center NBC special. The Emmy and Grammy Award winner will host and perform at the annual two-hour holiday special which will air live on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.

Taylor Swift. In an adorable TikTok posted Monday by Jason’s wife, Kylie, Wyatt sits on the couch and attempts to learn the names of her dad’s Philadelphia Eagles teammates. “Just another Swiftie tryna learn football, or a kid tryna avoid a nap.

 show is at the top of fans' lists. As viewers have become acquainted with the show's many anchors by tuning in day after day, they've also gotten to know the people closest to the personalities: their spouses and children, who have become topics of discussion for the co-hosts and even beloved guests over the years. Case in point: When Al Roker, one of 's most familiar faces, took to Instagram to celebrate his son Nick's 21st birthday, the comment section was filled with well wishes from Roker's followers. Learn more about the many members of the  show family — and their own families — below!Roker has been a fixture on the show since 1996, serving as the weather anchor and co-hosting the third hour of the program.

Al Roker is a first-time grandfather! The 68-year-old weatherman's oldest daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, gave birth to her first child, Roker's show colleagues announced on Tuesday's show. «Our own Al Roker has become a grandfather. Al's daughter, his daughter Courtney and her husband Wes, welcomed their baby girl yesterday,» Craig Melvin said, before revealing that the newborn is named Sky Clara Laga.«Al says everyone's doing well.

Al Roker is out and about after undergoing a total knee replacement last month. The beloved 68-year-old weatherman looked dapper as he attended the 2023 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic with wife Deborah Roberts on Saturday.Roker was all smiles as he wore a light blue seersucker suit with a purple tie and coordinating fedora hat to the event at at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Today Show may be consistent in that they have been on the air every morning since its inception in 1952, but they are not afraid to switch things up!The beloved NBC morning talk show is always keeping their loyal fans and viewers on their toes, from transforming the set to transforming their very own hosts, plus every now and then, when one or more of the longtime hosts have to be away either on assignment or with family, the network makes sure their roles are covered with a great replacement. Such was the case on the Thursday, June 1 installment of the show, which had not one but two mainstay hosts away from the news desk.

Al Roker has officially returned to the show, new knee and all!On Tuesday, the beloved weatherman got a warm welcome from his co-hosts, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, as he took his post back inside Rockefeller Center three weeks after getting a total knee replacement surgery.«Look who's here. Mr.

Al Roker made a surprise appearance during the third hour of the  show on Thursday, and his colleagues were in utter shock, albeit pleasantly, when they saw the lovable weatherman in-studio. anchors Craig Melvin, Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones were about to segue into a commercial after a segment on National Wine Day when, out of nowhere, Roker — while initially off camera — belted out a thunderous «Ah ha ha ha!» The commotion prompted Dreyer to scream and put her wine glass down, while Melvin and Jones seemingly ran for cover.But in a matter of just seconds, the anchors — and the segment's guest — realized it was Roker.

Al Roker. ET spoke with the 68-year-old weatherman alongside his co-hosts of the third hour of, Sheinelle Jones, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer, during a visit to St.

NBC’s Today, the morning news show that launched more than 70 years ago, has received this year’s Peabody Institutional Award, the group said Wednesday.

It’s amoré! Hoda Kotb and Al Roker shared a Disney moment while enjoying a candy bar together on the Today show.  

podcast “Bad Dates”Tuesday on the “TODAY” show.“How do I tell this again legally?” Jamil joked. “I had a man take several steps into my apartment on what was supposed to be my first-ever booty call. He collapsed three steps in.”“He broke all of his front teeth.

Jameela Jamil told a story on live morning television that perhaps was not expected by the Today show co-anchors!

Ready to recharge. Hoda Kotb is taking another break from Today after daughter Hope’s hospital stay.

Hoda Kotb is enjoying some time with her daughters following her 3-year-old daughter Hope's recent health scare. The 58-year-old co-anchor is taking the week off from the NBC morning show.On Tuesday morning, Kotb's co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie announced at the top of the show that «Hoda's on vacation,» with Craig Melvin filling in. Melvin filled in on Monday as well and again on Wednesday.

Dylan Dreyer and Al Roker, along with co-hosts Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones, sure seem glad that they are way past their dating days.After guest Jameela Jamil recounted a dating horror story that left the Today hosts shocked and speechless, they looked very grateful that their single days are over.The British actress is promoting her new podcast, Bad Dates, which features varying celebrities recount their "worst nights out," and in honor of the new series, she decided to tell her own bad dating story.WATCH: Today's Dylan Dreyer has heated debate live on air and co-stars reactMORE: Today faces another shake-up to show as Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb are absent againSpeaking with Al, Sheinelle, Craig and Dylan on Today's 3rd Hour, Jameela looked back not so fondly to her very first booty call, which was certainly not what she expected.Teasing quite the wild story, she first said: "Oh how do I tell this story again legally?" leaving the hosts on the edge of their seats.MORE: Hoda Kotb details difficult reality of daughter's health scare and impact on familyThen she recalled: "I had a man take several steps into my apartment on what was supposed to be my very first booty call."A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)The Today stars couldn't believe Jameela's storyIt didn't take long for the night to take a turn for the worse, in fact only a few seconds, and she added: "He collapsed three steps in. He broke all of his front teeth.

 show has become a staple for American families, who invite them into their homes each day.While many know the show's anchors as a family in their own right, delivering news, entertainment, and lifestyle content to viewers across the country, less is known about the on-air talent's off-set families, who love, support them and stand by their side through it all.With the exciting news that Al Roker is gearing up to be a grandpa following a year of highs and lows for the weatherman, ET is taking a closer look at the  show anchors and their family members.Roker has been a fixture on the show since 1996, serving as the weather anchor and co-hosting the third hour of the program. In 1984, Roker married Alex Bell.

Worried for her baby. Hoda Kotb took a leave of absence from Today while her 3-year-old daughter Hope was hospitalized in the ICU.

Truly grateful. Hoda Kotb thanked her fans for their messages of support after her daughter Hope’s recent health scare.

Hoda Kotb is back on Today after a two-week hiatus — and she’s ready to talk about why she was out…

Hoda Kotb returned to the “Today” show after spending a few weeks with her 3-year-old daughter, Hope, who was in the ICU for a few days. “My youngest, Hope, was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for a little more than a week,” Hoda, who has been with NBC News since 1998, said at the start of the show. “I’m so grateful she’s home…I was waiting for that day to come.

Hoda Kotb is is continuing to shed light on her lengthy absence from Today after revealing her 3-year-old daughter, Hope, was in the hospital.

Hoda Kotb has returned to the show. On Monday, Kotb and co-anchor Savannah Guthrie were both back on the NBC morning show after extended absences.Kotb, who was away due to a "family health matter," gave viewers some insight into her absence, saying, «My youngest, Hope, was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for more than a week. I'm so grateful she's home.

Today. After being absent from the NBC morning show since mid-February due to “a family health matter,” was back on the air on Monday. She revealed that her three-year old daughter, Hope, was briefly hospitalized but has since been discharged and is recovering at home. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.“My youngest, Hope, was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for a little more than a week,” Kotb told her cohost , who was also briefly absent from Today after testing positive for COVID last week.

Hoda Kotb got emotional as she returned to “Today” on Monday after being away for the past few weeks due to a personal matter.

Hoda Kotb returned to Today on Monday, telling viewers that her extended absence was due to her three-year old daughter’s health issue.

Back on the air — sort of. Hoda Kotb made a pre-taped appearance during the Friday, March 3, episode of Today amid her continued absence from the live show.

Hoda Kotb made a brief appearance on Friday's episode of the show in a pre-taped interview with John Easterling and Chloe Lattanzi, the husband and daughter of the late Olivia Newton-John.The 58-year-old newswoman has been noticeably absent from live segments of the NBC morning show for more than a week. Kotb's co-anchors shared earlier this week that she is «OK,» but is dealing with «a family health matter,» and will be back on the show soon.During Friday's episode, Sheinelle Jones introduced Kotb's interview saying her co-anchor «recently» spoke to Newton-John's family.

Hoda Kotb's time away from the Today Show is seemingly coming to an end soon, according to her co-star Jenna Bush Hager.The former is going on almost two weeks of being off from the popular morning show, her last appearance was a pre-taped President's Day show on Monday, February 21st.After fans kept urging for an answer on her whereabouts, on Wednesday Craig Melvin revealed a "family health matter" was behind Hoda's absence, and now her 4th Hour co-star has given another, hopeful, update.WATCH: Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's reaction to becoming a big sisterMORE: All we know about Hoda Kotb's Today Show replacement, Tom LlamasAs Jenna walked on stage for March 2nd's installment of 4th Hour with Hoda and Jenna, she walked out next to Hoda's occasional replacement, Willie Geist, who typically hosts Sunday Today.As she made her way towards her usual spot on the news desk, she announced: "We have Willie, he is in for Hoda, who will be back very, very soon," she promised.MORE: Today Show star Hoda Kotb reveals true opinion on Prince HarryShe went on to praise her temporary co-host for adapting to his new role so seamlessly, telling him: "Can I just say, because you've been here for the last two weeks off and on, your range, going from Morning Joe, to here…" getting a prompt round of applause from the crew working behind the scenes.A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)Hoda's co-star gave a long-awaited update on Wednesday"It's just really incredible," Jenna added, and Willie praised the show in return, telling her: "This show is a breath of fresh air, I love it here."DISCOVER: T.J.