Al Roker Says Hoda Kotb Is ‘Dealing With What She Has to Deal With’ Amid ‘Today’ Show Absence: ‘She’s Going to Be Just Fine’

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Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of the Production and Technology Branch, which is made up of 400 individuals who were previously classified as members-at-large. The new branch, which comes 10 years after the creation of the Casting Directors in 2013, represents members working in key technical and production positions in all phases of filmmaking, from pre to post-production in Hollywood. This will broaden the Academy’s perspective in board discussions and help start important conversations regarding how the Academy can continue to advance in the industry and ensure new voices and professions are represented.

Lily Moayeri Jean-Michel Basquiat was the quintessential New York City artist during his life and after his death. So the arrival of the exhibition Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure© at the Grand LA in the heart of downtown Los Angeles is a welcome one for those left-coasters who couldn’t catch the display at RXR’s Starrett-Lehigh Building in New York in 2022, where it attracted 210,000 visitors over eight months. King Pleasure (stylized as King Pleasure©) is presented by Basquiat’s family, with his sisters, Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux guiding and curating the project. This is the first time the artist’s family has opened his estate’s vault, which they have administered since his untimely death in 1988 at the age of 27. Designed by architect David Adjaye with Abbott Miller of Pentagram creating the exhibition’s identity, King Pleasure features over 200 rare and never seen before pieces.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors announced today the creation of the Production and Technology Branch. Comprising about 400 people previously classified as Members-at-Large, it represents members working in key technical and production positions in all phases of filmmaking, from pre- to post-production. 

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and “Jurassic Park.” This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. How did you make a “Dungeons and Dragons” movie that was appealing both to fans and to those who have, at best, heard of the game? Jonathan Goldstein: John and I would do what we called “a proper noun check,” where if we felt like we were piling on references of any kind, we would make sure that it didn’t start to feel like you were missing anything. John Francis Daley: It’s like the first “Star Wars,” where there’s the suggestion that there is this world that exists outside of our core characters, but you don’t need to know anything about politics [or the outside world] to enjoy the film. Goldstein: Likewise, you don’t have to have read the “Lord of the Rings” books to enjoy the movies.  Daley: We tried to set ourselves apart and create this access point for people who were naturally averse to fantasy. In our film, “Dungeons and Dragons” inherently exists in this quasi-contemporary space.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has added a new branch, the Production and Technology Branch, AMPAS announced on Friday afternoon. The Production and Technology Branch will be the first new branch added to the Academy since the Casting Directors Branch was created in 2013.

 just hours after she and her mother, while on the way to the set, were involved in a car crash in which they were t-boned by a suspected DUI driver.The 15-year-old actress exclusively spoke to ET on Friday and recalled in excruciating detail some of her PTSD moments in the hours after the car accident, the full-blown panic attack that desperately required her father's attention and how the cast and crew helped her get through the traumatic episode. While she took to Instagram on Thursday and explained why that night's episode was "incredibly challenging" for her to film, this is the first time Revord is opening up about why it was so challenging. The episode required her to sit in a car for most of the filming, but she took no solace in the fact that there was no actual driving involved.«There were some moments where there would be like a crashing sound in the back or something and I'd be, like, [gasps],» she tells ET. In a way, the experience of getting back in a car just moments after the car wreck proved to be a little cathartic.

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Jenna Bush Hager couldn't help but get emotional when discussing her friend and co-anchor, Hoda Kotb's return to .ET spoke with Hager at her book club party to commemorate the four-year anniversary of her  book club series, , where she shared how much Kotb's absence was felt on the show.«Hoda, makes my life full,» Hager gushed. «And it's so interesting, but you don't really know until somebody's kind of gone, unexpectedly, how much you depend on them.»«I mean, I knew I adored her, but I wrote her when she came back and I said, 'I don't even know if you know, how much you impact my life,'» she added, before getting emotional. Kotb has been on quite the emotional journey herself the last few weeks as her 3-year-old daughter, Hope, was hospitalized after spending several days in the ICU.With Hager having three children herself, the TV personality said it puts things in perspective.«I think she said it best.

Riverdale star opened up about their struggles while appearing on the Call Her Daddy podcast.“It was really hard,” he said. “I know we both did quite a bit of damage to each other.”During the interview, the actor also said that he’s been cheated on “by almost every single one” of his ex-girlfriends.A post shared by CALL HER DADDY (@callherdaddy)Sprouse and Reinhart split in January 2020 after almost three years of dating.A source at the time told Page Six that the Riverdale co-stars “split” before the pandemic hit, and have been quarantining separately, adding: “They remain good friends.”That August, Reinhart seemingly referenced their split when she told Refinery29 that the last couple of months have “probably [been] the most emotional few months of my life”.“My therapist [told] me, ‘Your body’s going through withdrawal from love,’” she said.

Today stars Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, who bring a consistent warm energy to their on-screen presenting antics.The TV presenters discuss the strong female role models in their own lives as well as how they are raising their daughters to be independent women in their own right. In an exclusive interview, the co-stars also opened up about their incredible bond.When asked about how their friendship helps drive the show, Jenna, 41, explained: "I think without it, we probably wouldn't be able to do the show the way that we do. It’s not only that we have so much fun doing the show, but we're really good pals and we're in the same stage of life.WATCH: See the moment Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager enjoyed an emotional comeback"The other day, we had a three hour drive from Montreal to Quebec City, and we talked the whole time.

Hoda Kotb is a doting mom and was faced with every parents' worst nightmare last week after her youngest daughter, Hope, three, was admitted to ICU.Luckily, the little girl is now on the mend and back home, and Hoda returned to the Today Show on Monday to open up about the ordeal.During the Fourth Hour with Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda told her friend and co-star about a subtle new change to her look and style in the video below.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb explains her new look following daughter Hope's hospitalization She explained that she was now wearing a necklace at all times that says 'God's got this,' that was given to her by a friend.During the segment, fans took to social media to pay tribute to Hoda and wish Hope a speedy recovery.MORE: What Hoda Kotb has said about baby number three plans as she shares cryptic message on 'miracles'MORE: Savannah Guthrie to make big change to personal life "Been there several times with a child with epilepsy and heart conditions. Nothing makes you feel so lost as having a child in ICU.

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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 continued to share the emotional journey she's been on over the past few weeks as her 3-year-old daughter, Hope, was hospitalized after spending several days in the ICU.After returning to the  show on Monday and revealing the reason for her extended absence, Kotb went more in-depth during her time on  alongside her co-anchor, Jenna Bush Hager.«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. «She's vibrant and brilliant. She's home.

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.

fashion show is a family affair can get behind.On March 3, nearly the entire Beckham clan—including , 47; , 23; , 28; Cruz, 18; and , 11—found themselves in Paris to support the family matriarch, 48, as she unveiled her fall/winter 2023 collection. In a family photo shared by Victoria, you can see that David, Harper, and Brooklyn even wore nearly matching suits for the occasion, though David and Brooklyn opted for double-breasted jackets and Harper styled her tailored ensemble with a pair of sneakers.“I couldn’t do it without you, I love you all so much x #harperseven @davidbeckham @cruzbeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @nicolaannepeltzbeckham,” Victoria captioned a family photo from the event.

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.

Showing her support. Jenna Bush Hager gave a sweet shout-out to her Today coanchor Hoda Kotb amid the journalist’s continued absence from the morning show.

Hoda Kotb has shared many life milestones — both triumphant and difficult — with TV audiences for years.

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Hoda Kotb's absence from the show has been explained. The 58-year-old co-anchor of the NBC morning show hasn't appeared on the show in more than a week and on Wednesday, her absence was addressed.Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones sat on 's anchor desk at the top of the show, sharing that both Kotb and Savannah Guthrie were out and noting, «They will be back soon.» Later into the broadcast, Melvin shared, «Savannah is at home, after a positive COVID test yesterday. We are wishing our friend a speedy recovery. And as for Hoda, a lot of you have been wondering how she is doing. We can tell you that Hoda is OK. She's got a family health matter that she's been dealing with, so we look forward to seeing Hoda and Savannah back here at the desk very, very soon. Guthrie appeared on Tuesday's episode of but shortly after the broadcast began was noticeably absent.

Hoda Kotb’s absence from the “Today” show has been explained. The 58-year-old co-anchor of the NBC morning show hasn’t appeared on the show in more than a week and on Wednesday, her absence was addressed.

Janet Jackson's nephew TJ Jackson is publicly shading his aunt for her "over sexualized" performances.On Monday, Feb. 27, a fan shared a clip of Janet during a steamy concert performance, which prompted TJ to tweet, "I never liked when she did this in concerts either. I don't like when females are overly sexualized in art…it degrades and objectify's [sic] women in a way that's not healthy."He added, "I prefer the 'That's The Way Love Goes' Janet."TJ, who admitted that Janet is "a trailblazer and an icon," later went on to slam other female artists for "over sexualized" performances."I love black women," he tweeted to a fan.

Hoda Kotb‘s absence is causing concern.

Hoda Kotb? The 58-year-old show co-anchor has been noticeably absent from the NBC morning show for more than a week and viewers have started to notice.Her last live appearance on the show took place on Feb. 17.

Dedicated Today viewers can’t help but think something is going down behind-the-scenes of their favorite morning show. As Hoda Kotb remains noticeably missing from NBC’s programming, Savannah Guthrie left within the first hour of the Tuesday, February 28, show.

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