Beloved Today host Hoda Kotb is opening up about one of the most tender moments of motherhood — telling her daughters they were adopted. The 61-year-old mom spoke candidly during an episode of Today with Jenna & Friends about how she approached the topic with her two daughters, Haley, 8, and Hope, 6, whom she adopted with her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman. “When they were little, ... Read more
Willie Geist shocks fans with news of hereditary illness — and hints he may have to leave NBC for good. .QN
The Looming Shadow: Willie Geist’s Emotional Revelation About a Hereditary Health Crisis Willie Geist, the familiar face of Sunday morning news and a longtime anchor on NBC’s Today show, is typically a portrait of calm, measured professionalism. Yet, in a rare and deeply emotional on-air moment this week, the host left fans and colleagues profoundly concerned after he spoke with uncharacteristic urgency about ... Read more
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager predict Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s next big step — and the signs are undeniable. .QN
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager used a January 8, 2025 segment of Today with Hoda & Jenna to predict that Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are on the verge of getting engaged—punctuated by Kotb’s confident, “It’s happening!” The hosts framed their forecast as part of a playful streak of successful celebrity predictions, noting they had already “called” engagements for Selena Gomez and ... Read more
Christiane Amanpour reveals her ovarian cancer has returned — and the diagnosis is rare, difficult, and urgent. .QN
Christiane Amanpour’s Second Battle: A Global Call to Action as Cancer Returns Veteran CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour, a towering figure in international reporting whose voice has defined critical global moments for four decades, has once again paused the media world with a deeply personal and profound revelation. Four years after her initial battle with ovarian cancer, which included successful surgery and ... Read more
“Is baby number four on the way?” Jenna Bush Hager’s live Today answer left the studio completely silent. .QN
Jenna Bush Hager’s Moment: What Stopped the Today Show Cold? The atmosphere on the set of the Today show’s fourth hour is typically a lively blend of spontaneous laughter and warm conversation, yet during a recent live broadcast, a moment of unexpected silence descended upon the studio, holding both the hosts and the national audience rapt. The cause of the sudden hush? A simple, pointed question about ... Read more