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faced the losses of some of the industries' most beloved icons.MORE: Al Roker's partner Deborah Roberts shares surprise wedding photo – and it's so cuteAs someone who has been involved in media and entertainment for several decades, Today's Al Roker took some of the deaths to heart, and honored each of them with special tributes.The star took to Instagram to honor the lives of Bill Russell, Nichelle Nichols, and Pat Carroll.WATCH: Al shares sentimental tribute while visiting Washington DCMORE: Meet Al Roker's temporary fill-in on Today - and they're very well known!For Bill, who played for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969 and is considered to have revolutionized professional basketball, Al shared pictures of some of his career wins, including one of him receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.The weatherman hailed him an undisputed legend, and highlighted his incredible accomplishments beyond basketball as well.He wrote in his caption: "The greatest basketball player of all time, who was also a civil rights leader, author, philanthropist and amazing person died today at the age of 88. His passing leaves an incredible void."A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al's touching tribute to the basketball iconAl then paid tribute to yet another revolutionary star, Nichelle, who passed away aged 89.

Francia Raísa is revealing more details about how she and Selena Gomez finally made up.

A post shared by Bobbi Storm (@bobbi_storm)“At the end of the day God is glorified!!!! Tell me, how are you choosing love on purpose?” Storm wrote in the caption of the post.

Hoda Kotb is excited about aging!The show co-anchor reflected on celebrating her 59th birthday with her family last week and what she's most excited about as she prepares to enter her 60s.«I had a great birthday celebration. I had my mom, my sister, my brother, my nieces, my sister-in-law — everybody came. We had cakes and parties, and we celebrated, and it was great,» Kotb shared.Kotb opened up about the special celebration on Tuesday's show, where she said amid all the fun and family time, is what she's realized about getting older.«Here's the great thing I realized, is I turned 59 this year, and I am so happy to be 59 this year.

Carson Daly's firstborn is following in his footsteps. Jackson Daly, Carson's 14-year-old son, showed off his journalistic skills on Thursday's episode of as he interviewed rap legendLL Cool J about the evolution of hip-hop.

Jenna Bush Hager has babies on the brain. The showhost is opening up about whether she and husband Henry Chase Hager plan to have more kids. «It's sort of time for me to have another baby,» Jenna said on Tuesday's episode of, telling guest co-host Sheinelle Jones that her youngest son had recently turned four years old.

 show lifestyle contributor Jill Martin shared a health diagnosis on Monday. «I have been diagnosed with breast cancer,» the 47-year-old morning show contributor told hosts Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie through tears. «And it feels like someone else is telling this story.»Martin said that her diagnosis «happened really fast,» just one week after she tested positive for the BRCA gene.

Jonah Hill‘s lawyer is responding to allegations made by former Nickelodeon actress Alexa Nikolas.

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.

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.

Dylan Dreyer is opening up about a struggle her family has been experiencing for several months. The 41-year-old  meteorologist and co-anchor spoke out on Wednesday's show, sharing that her eldest son, 6-year-old Calvin, has been diagnosed with celiac disease after several mysterious medical symptoms.According to the Mayo Clinic, celiac disease is «an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.»«Starting last year, my oldest son, Calvin, has been dealing with excruciating pain.

Grab your tissues, daytime TV fans… we’ve lost a legend in the industry.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager had to grab the tissues. On Wednesday, the friends and co-hosts spoke about the term brutally honest and how they each try to have that practice in their lives. During a segment on, Hager addressed a time she had to be honest with Kotb about a personal moment in their friendship.«I can't believe you're bringing up that thing,» Kotb told Hager, whom she admits is honest.

The 2-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Shaquil Barrett has tragically died after drowning in their family pool. 

Hoda Kotb is getting candid about an «ouch» moment.During Wednesday's, the co-hosts discussed Ariana Grande's recent video in which the pop star addresses fans' comments about her looks, prompting Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager to reflect on moments where people's words left a mark on them.Hager spoke about a time in 7th grade where a boy broke up with her after he saw her in the swimming pool. For Hager, she admitted that it still hurts.Kotb shared that it wasn't one of the comments about her body that stuck with her, but a message about her choice to become a mother later in life.

Hoda Kotb reflected on her biggest takeaways after 25 years at NBC this week, sharing her favorite lessons with Today show co-host Jenna Bush Hager. «If you've ever been one of those people who's been put in a box, and I was because I only covered hard news … when the lighter fare came up, like this show, the bosses were very, early on, sort of against me getting it,» Kotb shared. «They were just like, 'Not her.

on Tuesday while Al Roker is on. The couple posed for a silly selfie together in the early morning hours at home, with Roker calling it «a split screen morning.» In the photo, Roker flashes a huge grin for the camera while Roberts appears to be hiding a smile behind her hand. «Unusual for us. @debrobertsabc heading out BEFORE me as she co-hosts @goodmorningamerica A split screen morning for us,» Roker posted on Instagram. A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)On Monday, Roberts shared a series of glammed-up shots from the set of where she donned a light blue dress adorned with bright lemons. «Monday moments.

Hoda Kotb was absent from the show on Friday morning after recently returning from vacation with her family.Co-anchor Savannah Guthrie explained Kotb's absence at the top of Friday's show, saying, «Hoda's a bit under the weather. Good to have Craig [Melvin] along with us.»Kotb, 58, had recently returned to the NBC morning show this week after being out last week on vacation for her daughters' spring break.It's been a rough few months for the journalist, who shared that her initial absence from the show back in late February and early March came amid her youngest daughter, Hope's, stint in the ICU and subsequent hospitalization.«Little Hope had to go to the hospital and she was in the ICU for a few days and then in the hospital for another week and it was really scary,» the mother of two shared at the time, without revealing what health scare had placed her 3-year-old daughter in the hospital.

Hoda Kotb and Al Roker channeled their inner Disney characters as they filmed a segment.During the America's Snacking Habits segment of the show, the weatherman admitted that he liked to consume PayDay candy bars — without the wrapper.When he was initially presented with the treat, Roker wasn't too keen to eat it on air. «It's not that appealing,» he said of the candy bar.

Jameela Jamil left Al Roker and his fellow show co-anchors speechless on Tuesday after sharing her worst bad date story.The 37-year-old actress is the host of a new podcast, appropriately titled so naturally, the British star was asked to recount her own worst date while appearing on Tuesday's show.«Oh god, how do I tell this, again, legally?» Jamil pondered, before sharing, «I had a man take several steps into my apartment on what was supposed to be my first-ever booty call.»Unfortunately, those were some tricky steps as the man struggled once inside Jamil's apartment.«He collapsed three steps in. He broke all of his front teeth, they flew across my apartment.

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.

Reese Witherspoon has been hearing the comparison for years, that she and 23-year-old daughter Ava are a spitting image of each other. But not only is not buying it, neither is Ava!The star appeared on on Tuesday and, while discussing parenting an adult child, Jenna Bush Hager interjected for a second and commented ,«Y'all are twins!» when a photo of the 46-year-old actress and Ava was shown on the screen.«Oh, you think so?» responded Reese.When Jenna asked, «Do you see it?,» Witherspoon came back with, «She and I don't see it that much.» Reese shares Ava and Deacon, 18, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe.

Gigi Hadid's daughter, Khai, is keeping her on her toes, thanks to the little one's adventurous side.The 27-year-old model opens up about motherhood in an upcoming interview on NBC News', and during a tease of that interview, Hadid calls her daughter a «genius» who quite possibly entered the «terrible twos» stage on a mission. When asked if Khai's mobile, Hadid couldn't help but reveal just how mobile she is right now.«Oh, so mobile, from so early in the morning,» she tells . «So mobile.

 show's Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb have paid heartbreaking tribute to Richard Engel's late son, Henry. On Thursday, NBC News' chief foreign correspondent shared the heartbreaking news that he and wife Mary Forrest's firstborn son, who suffered from Rett syndrome, had died a month shy of his seventh birthday. «Our beloved son Henry passed away. He had the softest blue eyes, an easy smile and a contagious giggle,» the mourning dad tweeted. «We always surrounded him with love and he returned it, and so much more.»Following the devastating news, co-anchor Guthrie shared a tribute to the little boy gone too soon and his devoted parents, whom she called the «personification of what it means to be a parent.»NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel’s son Henry died at 6-years-old.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz often shower each other with love and affection, but the budding chef has taken things up a notch since they tied the knot in April.MORE: Nicola Peltz receives message of support from parents after addressing Victoria Beckham 'rift'A smitten Brooklyn, 23, confessed that an incredible 70 of his 100 tattoos are in honour of his new wife.WATCH: Brooklyn Beckham's touching gesture for Nicola Peltz's grandmother revealedSpeaking with USA Today, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham revealed: "I kind of was just like, 'Oh, we're married, why not? It wasn't a thing I thought about for months. I got married five months ago, why not?"MORE: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz passionately kiss after addressing Victoria 'feud'SEE: Brooklyn Beckham reassures Nicola Peltz after she shared pictures of herself cryingOf her reaction to his dedication, he said: "She always cries when I get her another tattoo, I always love to surprise her with new ink."The revelation comes a week after Brooklyn surprised Nicola with a brand-new inking – he had the word, "marriage" etched onto him in elegant cursive handwriting.A post shared by @brooklynpeltzbeckhamBrooklyn has 70 tattoos in honour of his wife NicolaThe star captioned his photo: "Surprised my baby @nicolaannepeltzbeckham", whilst also including the name of his tattoo artist alongside the artwork.

Kathie Lee Gifford is opening up about her real calling. Gifford spoke to ET's Rachel Smith about her new movie,  and its companion book, .

David Muir, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb were all named as nominees for the News And Documentary Emmy Awards on Thursday.David, Hoda and Jenna will go up against each other as ABC World News Tonight with David Muir and NBC's Today Show are both up for Outstanding Live News Program. Anderson Cooper 360, CBS Mornings and This Morning, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN are also all nominated.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager skydive live on TodayDavid also has three other nominations; two in Outstanding Continuing News Coverage: Short Form for his segments Afghanistan Unraveling, and The Climate Crisis.

Today Show, Bobbie Thomas is no stranger, having been the show's Style Editor for over fifteen years.MORE: Hoda Kotb and new co-star are lost for words - literally - during fun cooking segmentSome may also know the star had to step away from her role in 2021, after her husband, Michael Marion, tragically died aged 44 after a bacterial infection led to organ failure.Bobbie was welcomed back with open arms by none other than Hoda Kotb, and this past June marked a year since the television personality spoke out for the first time on the show about the tragic death, and raising her 7-year-old, Miles.WATCH: Savannah Guthrie and Hoda brave the pouring rain mid-showMORE: Dylan Dreyer gets competitive during impressive beach video with her husbandUpon returning to Today, her very first instinct was to pay a heartfelt tribute to Hoda and the rest of the NBC family, saying: "I couldn't wait to embrace @hodakotb last week after this past year."Looking back on her difficult year, she expressed gratitude to everyone who supported her, writing: "I'm also in awe of the kindness extended from so many.

Hoda Kotb is one of daytime television's most recognizable faces, and she is a household name among fans of the Today Show and beyond.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie deliver bad news about climate on TodayHowever, during a recent conversation with her co-star, Jenna Bush Hager, on 4th Hour with Hoda and Jenna, the host wasn't afraid to admit that through great success there are sometimes regrets as well.As the two hosts opened up and revealed a time in their lives they wish they could go back to, Hoda made a sentimental confession about her storied career.WATCH: Hoda busts out her best moves on air MORE: Savannah Guthrie has unpredicted 'baby talk' chat with co-star Hoda Kotb in fun Today segment"I would probably go back to a time where I was stressed and probably should not have been," she stated.She further explained that: "My first few jobs, I think I romanticized what it was like, like I was describing it as like, 'Oh my god it was me and all these fun people,' but I think deep down I felt not good enough."The star got candid about her past feelings, saying: "I was afraid.

Today with Hoda and Jenna, whether it's talking about cheat meals or trying out new dishes.MORE: Savannah Guthrie sparks emotional response from Jenna Bush Hager with unexpected baby videoHowever, Jenna Bush Hager was particularly affected when she learned that Klondike's Chocolate Tacos were to be discontinued.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager's rise to fameOn the latest episode of the show, she delivered an impassioned speech celebrating the dessert to Hoda Kotb, and it was as dramatic as could be."Goodbye, to this beautiful chocolate cone taco, filled with delicious ice cream and a few nuts," she said as she tore into one and the camera cut to black and white, with Hoda encouraging her.MORE: Savannah Guthrie sparks emotional response from Jenna Bush Hager with unexpected baby videoSweeping music played as Jenna bit into one of the tacos in slow motion and continued: "This deserves a memorial. And we will celebrate it today.""Oh, it's sad," Hoda joked as Jenna implored it to "rest in peace" and asked for tissues to help wipe them off.

Gwyneth Paltrow is a globally recognized actress with an Oscar, Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy to her name. Her movies — from, and, of course, — have grossed close to $12 billion at the box office worldwide. And yet, she doesn't miss the action in Hollywood.

Al Roker know what a tight-knit family he holds, and that he would do anything for them, even if it means having to step away from his role on the Today Show.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager reveal hilarious relationship dynamic with co-star Al RokerHe has recently had the busiest of weeks with plenty of special family occasions, including his son Nick's graduation and birthday, and his latest commitment to his family has taken him away from Today studios and off to Paris.Al's middle daughter, Leila, who is 23, has been living away from her family in New York for the last several years, but her doting father has announced he is taking some time off from his hosting duties to visit.WATCH: Al works up a sweat in his impressive home gymMORE: Al Roker and wife Deborah Roberts ring in son's 20th birthday with heartfelt messageAs usual, the beloved weatherman was quick to update fans on his whereabouts, assuring them that even while he was traveling he was determined to upkeep his commitment to walking and meeting the requirements for Today's Start Today thirty day walking challenge.The views from his walk were as fabulous as it gets, and he revealed to fans that none other than the Eiffel Tower was his backdrop.Referring to the iconic city as "the city of light," he said: "Visiting Leila today, she's at work so I figured I'd use the time to get some steps in… just going to hang out."A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al shared a sweet update from ParisHe also cheekily added: "Going to have to walk those croissants off, oh baby!"MORE: Al Roker and Deborah Roberts mourn heartbreaking loss of her sisterMORE: Al Roker continues to prepare for life-changing moment involving son NickFans were quick to commend the

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager not only share a close bond with each other, but also the rest of their Today team, with them all frequently engaging each other's skills and talents.MORE: Hoda Kotb discusses co-star Jenna Bush Hager and husband Henry's relationshipNowhere was this emphasized more than in a recent moment when the two opened up about relying on the expertise of one of their co-stars, namely Al Roker.VIDEO: Watch Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, and Al Roker like you've never seen them beforeThe two kicked off their conversation talking about the summer weather, specifically how people complain whether it's hot or cold.As they launched into a series of common exclamations during summertime, including: "It's running my hair," and: "Oh my god," Hoda added: "When's it going to break, Al?"MORE: Jenna Bush Hager shares impossibly sweet confession about her marriageThis response left Jenna chuckling as it brought up an all too familiar dynamic, explaining how they constantly rely on the beloved weatherman to provide them with an update on the skies.A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Hoda and Jenna talked about their reliance on Al for the weather"And, poor Al Roker, all I ever do is ask him about the weather," she said, with Hoda adding that if they'd ever take a trip, even if it's a short one, he'd be the one they'd go to.She even quipped that Al would sometimes get so annoyed he'd retort with: "I don't know, why don't you go to weather.com?"MORE: Al Roker returns to Today studios as he nearly concludes inspirational walking challengeMORE: Jenna Bush Hager reveals unexpected fact about what Al Roker is like off-airJenna shared that even her husband Henry Hager gets involved, relating that he

Jenna Bush Hager met her husband, Henry Hager, nearly twenty years ago, when he was working as a campaign staffer for her father, George W.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager often talk about their own personal experiences on Today with Hoda and Jenna, although a recent revelatory one ended with one of them feeling slightly awkward.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's reunion delights Today fans after time apartThe two started off the latest installment of their show talking about Harry Styles' Late Night Talking and how much they enjoyed the idea of it themselves.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager 'hustled' to get to Hoda Kotb after emotional Today episode"You know when you first meet someone and you have a great late night talk, into the night," Hoda opined, and Jenna couldn't help but agree.She even opened up about her experiences from dating back in college, recalling one particular boyfriend who would read Stephen King books to her over the phone, which both found odd.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb facing bittersweet birthday - here's why"We didn't date for that much longer," Jenna joked, although Hoda continued: "There is something kind of magical and all the best connecting and bonding happen like that."Jenna further gushed about doing so recently with her girlfriends, calling it a "release" with Hoda saying it was "like exhaling."A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Hoda flustered Jenna by talking about her "pure" relationshipJenna then mentioned her husband, Henry Hager, saying that the same would often apply to their marriage, adding: "Even Henry and I."When we have a good late night talk, we think 'we still got it'," she said with a giggle.

Hoda Kotb was able to enjoy a relaxing few days off with her family, as she took the previous week off and spent the Fourth of July weekend relaxing.MORE: Savannah Guthrie has nothing but praise for Today co-star Hoda KotbHowever, what was intended to be a fun family vacation ended up including some unwanted stress, which she explained upon her return to Today.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's Family LifeSpeaking to Justin Sylvester, who filled in for Jenna Bush Hager on the latest installment of Today with Hoda and Jenna, they talked about going on spontaneous trips and surviving without itineraries.Hoda then challenged: "I wanna show you my vacation, and next time I'll invite you," then sharing a selfie of herself with her daughters Hope and Haley aboard their flight.MORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates kindness with tear-inducing videos ahead of return to Today"We got on the plane, me and my girls," she started. "We were going to go to Orlando, but there was weather trouble, so we had to sit on the tarmac in Tampa for three hours."And then we got there and wound up in Orlando around 7-8 at night, we left at 11 [in the morning]," Hoda continued, with Justin feeling bad for her.