Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's stand-in hosts get Today viewers talking

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe Directors Guild of America reported Thursday that women and non-white members continued to make gains in hiring for television jobs in the 2020-21 season, though representation lags among unit production managers and first assistant directors.In its annual report, the DGA found that 38% of TV episodes were directed by women — up from 35% the prior season. The DGA also reported that 34% of episodes were directed by people of color, up from 29% the year before, and more than double the rate in 2014.The report found gains among African Americans and Latinos, who directed 18% and 9% of TV episodes, respectively, compared to 15% and 7% the year prior.

Get Tickets for To catch up on the storylines so that you're fully ready to watch the newest movie, keep reading to find out which Marvel movies and series you should stream beforehand. What better movie to watch before the sequel than the first  film. The 2016 movie, available to stream now on Disney+, tells the story of Stephen Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch), a brilliant, but self-involved neurosurgeon who loses everything after his hands are damaged in a car accident. On a quest to heal his injuries, Strange travels to Nepal to study mystic arts and unlocks his true potential as a magician.

Ray J is speaking out after finding himself at the center of a storyline in the first few episodes of , the family's new reality show on Hulu. In the first episode of the Hulu series, Kim Kardashian is shaken when a pop-up ad on Roblox allegedly offered a new sex tape of Kim and her ex-beau. Kim calls her lawyers, demanding they get involved and telling them, «I am 99.9 percent sure that no other tape exists.»In the next episode, Kim tells Khloé, Kourtney, and Kris that Ray J's manager is «claiming he has a sex tape of us in Santa Barbara.» She calls her lawyers again, asserting, «I have all the time, all the money, and all of the resources to burn this to the f**king ground.» RELATED: Kim Kardashian Shoots Down Existence of Second Sex Tape With Ray J The third episode shows the morning of Kim's  debut.

Jennifer Grey is opening up about the life-changing events that she gets candid about in her new book, . ET spoke with the 62-year-old actress following the release of her memoir, and she didn't hold back on discussing painful moments in her life.One such moment that Grey discusses in the book is when weeks before the release of her now iconic film, 1987's , she was in a fatal car crash in Ireland with her then-boyfriend, Matthew Broderick. The crash, during which Broderick was behind the wheel, left two women dead.«The car accident in Ireland was, I would say, top three traumas of my life, maybe top one. It's very hard to describe when you have a near-death experience and are present for the death of other people,» Grey told ET.

Season 2 ended with the Worsleys in disarray as Paul moved in with his parents after being slugged by his emotionally fragile son, 13-year-old Luke (Alex Eastwood), who said he could not live in the same house with Paul and his anger issues — which have also taken their toll on Ally and their 10-year-old daughter, Ava (Eve Prenelle). As the new season begins, Paul has moved from his parents place to his mother-in-law Leah’s (she’s on her honeymoon) — Ally describes she and Paul trying to have sex in his parents flat as “Shakespearian” — and he’s flirting with Leah’s next-door-neighbor, Gabby (Sally Phillips).Ally, meanwhile, is stressed beyond the breaking point; she’s not only trying to maintain an air of normalcy at home without Paul there, but her job is jeopardized after the company’s Berlin office went under.

Logan Marshall-Green’s ex-wife is opening up about her experiences with abortions — and making the actor look horrible in the process, we might add.

Minnie Driver has some THOUGHTS on the shocking way Matt Damon broke up with her back in the ‘90s!

to “Jeopardy!” stardom by becoming the first Gen Z megachampion, has cast her vote for who should be the show’s permanent host between Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings. She’s also weighing in on criticism she’s received about the way she plays the game.“I would say Ken because of his history with the show,” the 23-year-old contestant from Toronto told Vulture of her pick to replace longtime host Alex Trebek, who died in 2020. “As a contestant, there’s something really special about being onstage with the greatest player of all time.

“The Lost One” episode of “Law & Order: Organized Crime” airs 10 p.m. PT/ET, Thursday, May 5 on NBC. The season finale of “Law & Order: SVU” airs 9 p.m. PT/ET Thursday, May 19 on NBC.

The Guttmacher Institute. Most of these states would do so via “trigger laws” that could immediately outlaw abortion should the Supreme Court overturn the ban, while others could be poised to revert to archaic laws on the books from before Roe v.

SAG-AFTRA and IATSE have added their voices to the growing chorus of Hollywood unions condemning the draft Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade, calling it “deplorable and alarming.”

Paced by the April premiere of Better Call Saul‘s new season on AMC, catch-up viewing of the show’s first five seasons propelled the show to No. 2 on Nielsen’s streaming chart for April 4 to 10.

EXCLUSIVE: Wolfe Releasing has acquired North American rights to the Italian LGBTQIA+ dramedy Blessed Boys (La Santa Piccola) from Minerva Pictures, ahead of its North American premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Festival on June 11th, with plans to release it in theaters and on digital this fall.

Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere, William H. Macy, Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey are set to star in the multi-generational heartfelt romantic comedy Maybe I Do from Endeavor Content. Writer and producer Michael Jacobs makes his feature directorial debut in the poignant comedy based on his script.

Rangers are in line for a whopping cash bounty if they defeat Eintracht Frankfurt and lift the Europa League.

Sum 41 guitarist Dave ‘Brownsound’ Baksh has revealed that he recently received treatment for a cancerous tumour, but said he is now cancer-free.Sharing a lengthy message on Instagram this week, the musician told fans that he noticed a lump in March and had it checked out. “Within two weeks I went through surgery in order to get rid of a tumour that ended up being #cancer,” Baksh said.“Don’t be concerned, my brush with this serious disease was very short-lived thanks to the help of great doctors, a friend that helped me get a bone scan within weeks of my surgery, my family (extended included), the amazing people in #LDK (up the Kzinti!) and last but not least the emotional, physical and celery juice support that @krennykren and my wonderfully amazing gifted, did I mention wonderful kids, gave me.”The statement served as “a thank you letter” to fans who had expressed their support, Baksh explained, adding that he was at one point unsure whether he’d be able to participate in Sum 41’s current tour with Simple Plan.“Something incredible that this disease taught me is how many amazing and supportive people I have in my life,” the guitarist continued.

It keeps getting messier. Amber Heard took the stand for the second time amid her ongoing defamation case against ex-husband Johnny Depp, this time focusing on the actor’s alleged jealousy issues.

An old interview with James Earl Jones is shedding new light on the “Star Wars” films.

Hoda Kotb had reason to celebrate over the weekend as she was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, along with her co-star Savannah Guthrie.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares urgent plea for help as she shares tragic newsThe Today star left everyone in awe during her powerful speech, including Savannah, who after listening to Hoda told the audience: "Life lesson, never follow Hoda Kotb."The mom-of-two's speech gave a powerful message to women about speaking up and knowing their worth.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb left shocked and emotional during surprise live on air After opening up about Viola Davis, who "spent most of her life and much of her career not feeling worthy," she continued: "Tomorrow, I'm gonna interview Rita Moreno and in all my research Rita said the same thing: throughout her career and throughout her life, she felt like she was not worthy.MORE: Hoda Kotb's new TV role revealed - meet her co-starsMORE: Hoda Kotb marks personal milestone with co-star on Today"She was belittled, she was degraded and somehow she accepted that treatment.""Which brings me to the women in this room, all of the fabulous fantastic women in this room. I don't know what you make in your salary but I'll say this: you deserve more.

Drew Barrymore has admitted that at the end of the day, she's a hopeless romantic through and through. MORE: Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus on something elseThe star kicked off her program, The Drew Barrymore Show, by discussing Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's recent – second – engagement, and revealed she is all about second chances.She discussed the exciting engagement news during the popular segment she starts off every one of her morning talk shows with, Drew's News, where she and co-host Ross Mathews discuss the latest positive news headlines.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore speaks out after beloved Harry Potter star reveals she’s his crushThe two first got to discussing J.

Today Show star Jenna Bush Hager has revealed the emotional moment she burst into tears when her twin sister Barbara went into labor six weeks early.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager pays emotional tribute to Hoda Kotb amid heartacheJenna and Barbara, who are about to release their upcoming children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood, are extremely close and Jenna shared that when she got the phone call she "started bawling" before remembering that it was "not helpful" and she wneeded to "stay calm".WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager praises mom Laura Bush after sharing emotional story about daughters"Of course, I was nervous for her and knew that she was unprepared physically — meaning she didn't have the diapers or the nursery set up," the mom-of-three told People."But she was, of course, prepared because I think she has all the love to give."MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's stunning on-air appearanceBarbara and husband Craig Coyne welcomed their first daughter, Cora Georgia, on 27 September 2021, but she gave birth in Maine instead of the planned hospital in New York.Barbara also shared the poignant moment that she realized she had given birth in the hospital that was named after her late grandmother, whom Barbara was also named after. The twins are very close"I went there to visit [Cora, who remained in NICU] and looked over on the wall, and it said Barbara Bush Children's Hospital," Barbara shared."So, in many ways, it felt divine that she was born in Maine near where we were married and where we have so many memories as a family."Cora stayed in the NICU for four weeks.

Justice League actor recently gave her as she clutches a black quilted leather bag. (It's hard to miss.)Because she’s Jennifer Lopez, she shielded her eyes from the sun with large aviator glasses, which have become her signature frame over the years. Compared to , Affleck isn’t exactly what we’d call a “style icon.” The 49-year-old chose his go-to flannel and graphic T-shirt combo, which is perhaps why Lopez opted for a more easy, breezy ensemble. (Lopez's fitted overalls are a bit more luxe than say, a traditional denim pair.

Hoda Kotb often shares glimpses into her personal life when on Today or Today with Hoda and Jenna, opening up recently about a rather embarrassing childhood memory.MORE: Hoda Kotb's new TV role revealed - meet her co-starsOn a recent installment of the show without her usual co-host Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda talked to replacement co-star Willie Geist about being stuck in the friend-zone.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager host New Year's Eve Special"I feel like I was always seen as the friend," she said. "When someone would approach at the dance, I would think 'it's happening, it's happening,' and they're like 'hey, do you think your friend would dance with me if I asked?'""No!" Willie replied, supporting her by saying: "It's hard to believe sitting here today."MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's stand-in hosts get Today viewers talkingHoda then launched into a story she described as "super painful," opening up about an incident when she was at a party."We were playing spin the bottle, we were in seventh grade, just for the kiss.

Brooklyn Beckham, 23, and actress Nicola Peltz, 27, enjoyed a three-day wedding celebration that began with a rehearsal dinner on Friday 8 April, but did you know they had a twinning moment?MORE: Brooklyn Beckham's £3m oceanfront wedding was wildly different from Victoria and David'sThe chef's parents David and Victoria Beckham had two matching outfits for their wedding day in 1999 – one cream design and another purple Antonio Berardi ensemble – so perhaps their eldest son was inspired to do the same at his own nuptials. Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltzs wedding: Everything you need to knowHolly Willoughby stuns in ski gear as she shares glimpse at Freeze the Fear with Wim HoffSheinelle Jones and Carson Daly stand in for Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush HagerLeAnn Rimes drives fans wild in barely-there dress – and wait til you see her legs!Anton Du Beke shows off incredible living roomSean Penn and Charlize Theron grace the red carpet togetherStrictlys Karen Hauer causes a stir in fitness video with new boyfriend14 times Disney Princess characters inspired us with their acts of kindnessWATCH: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are married! Inside epic $3. 5m weddingDesigned by Dior's Kim Jones, the designer responsible for Brooklyn, David, Romeo and Cruz's wedding tuxedos, Nicola and Brooklyn chose "really special" matching suits for the occasion.

Nothing but the best for this “modern fairytale” of a wedding!

Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev are definitely making it down the aisle before Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck! “I mean I think we'll beat Bennifer,” Nikki told ET’s Denny Directo during the 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday. “I don’t know, JLo, I mean she’s run many times so, I think I might beat Bennifer.” However,Brie Bella believes that Jennifer and Ben, who announced their engagement this weekend, will beat the couple.  “Bennifer,” Brie quipped when asked who she sees saying «I do» first.«I think its amazing and I look at them they’re a beautiful couple,» Brie added. «I just feel like it was so recent that her and A-Rod just split so I’m like woah that’s happened fast, but when you fall in love and you fall hard you can’t ever put time on that so its a beautiful thing.»However, the fellow bride-to-be is celebrating the rekindled romance. «They already been there so that’s why I think it's meant to be fast because they were already engaged. I think she really has found her forever she seems comfortable,» Nikki added. Nikki, 38, and Artem, 39, got engaged in 2019.

Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev are definitely making it down the aisle before Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck! “I mean I think we'll beat Bennifer,” Nikki told ET’s Denny Directo during the 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday. “I don’t know, JLo, I mean she’s run many times so, I think I might beat Bennifer.” However,Brie Bella believes that Jennifer and Ben, who announced their engagement this weekend, will beat the couple.  “Bennifer,” Brie quipped when asked who she sees saying «I do» first.«I think its amazing and I look at them they’re a beautiful couple,» Brie added. «I just feel like it was so recent that her and A-Rod just split so I’m like woah that’s happened fast, but when you fall in love and you fall hard you can’t ever put time on that so its a beautiful thing.»However, the fellow bride-to-be is celebrating the rekindled romance. «They already been there so that’s why I think it's meant to be fast because they were already engaged. I think she really has found her forever she seems comfortable,» Nikki added. Nikki, 38, and Artem, 39, got engaged in 2019.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are not in a rush to walk down the aisle!

Hoda Kotb is a familiar face on Today, having been working on the NBC daytime show since 2007.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares urgent plea for help as she shares tragic newsThe TV favorite started out hosting the fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford, but in 2019 Kathie departed from the program and was replaced by Jenna Bush Hager.On Friday, the duo celebrated their third work anniversary together in a heartwarming segment on the show.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb left surprised by Jenna Bush Hager's revelationThe pair marked three years, and were left in disbelief over just how quickly time had gone. "It's a big deal around here.

Are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck engaged again? After photos surfaced of the "Jenny from the Block" singer sporting a diamond ring, speculation started swirling wondering if that's the case — or if the jewelry was simply a fashion piece. In the snapshots, the star was seen furniture shopping with one of her kids on Monday. Lopez wore a floral dress, oversized sunglasses and the diamond ring for the outing.

Jenna Bush Hager and her twin sister Barbara Pierce Bush are gearing up for the release of their new children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood, which hits the shelves on April 19.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager prepares for exciting month with her familyAnd ahead of the release, the mom-of-three shared some exciting news about the story on social media.Taking to Instagram, Jenna shared details of their upcoming book tour, which has had a new tour stop added.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager receives copies of her new book The Superpower Sisters in the post "Sissy and I can't wait to see you soon," Jenna wrote alongside a list of all the stops, which include Richmond, VA, on April 15, and Red Bank, NJ, on April 20.MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's spectacular on-air appearanceMORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet tribute to Jenna Bush Hager following career milestoneThe siblings are also going to be touring around Texas from 21 April at some places close to their heart – including the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation on April 21 and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum on April 23.Fans are just as excited as Jenna and Barbara for the tour, with many commenting on the star's post.

Hoda Kotb has used her celebrity platform to make a desperate plea for the safe return of someone very special.On Tuesday, the TV personality took to Instagram and reposted a heartbreaking message from her friend which detailed a horrific kidnapping situation. MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid about questions daughters ask about adoption Alongside a photo of the two women, the caption read: "Repost from @karenswensen. Please stop and PRAY or send positive thoughts for the safe rescue of Sr.

Hoda Kotb has spoken out about raising her two young daughters and the questions she's being asked by them regarding their adoption.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air over missed opportunity with co-starIn her popular podcast, Making Space with Hoda Kotb, the mom-of-two chatting to country star Thomas Rhett, who adopted his oldest daughter, Willa Gray, in 2017.The conversation turned to their experiences raising their children, and the Today star asked the singer: "As you know I adopted two children and a lot of questions are already coming up that I get from Haley and that I will get from Hope too.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb shares glimpse inside her incredible New York apartment "What questions is Willa Gray asking and how have you guys navigated that? I've got two kids from different countries and there are questions a pop."MORE: Hoda Kotb describes incredible chat she had with strangerMORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's spectacular on-air appearanceThomas replied: "It's hard as I think when you become a parent you think 'I'm a dad I have all the answers' or 'I'm a mom and I have all the answers,' and adoption is one of the most beautiful things in the world and I don't think that you go 'Oh in six years I'm going to start answering some really intense questions.' Today's Hoda Kotb opened up about her daughters and their questions about adoption"But I don't know if you felt like this at all, but what age? What age is the right age? The world is moving so fast and to have a conversation with a six-year-old about that, I might be too old school but I think 'Maybe we wait until she's ten'.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet tribute to Jenna Bush Hager following career milestoneMORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about