Hoda Kotb opens up about going out alone during inspiring conversation with co-star

Julia Garner is going into business with Tomorrow Studios. The Ozark star — who formed Alma Margo with producing partner Rowan Riley — has signed a first-look deal with the company founded by CEO Marty Adelstein.

Banijay has added Italian premium scripted producer Grøenlandia Group to its local holding Banijay Italy.

EXCLUSIVE: Heather Graham (Half Magic), Brandy Norwood (Queens), Jason Biggs (Outmatched) and Matt Cedeño (Power) have signed on to star in the Netflix holiday film Best. Christmas. Ever. from director Mary Lambert (A Castle for Christmas, Pet Sematary).

Skydance Animation has set a multi-year licensing deal with Spin Master, the children’s entertainment company known for creating popular properties like PAW Patrol.

A suspect in the death of Broadway singing coach Barbara Maier Gustern is in police custody and will be charged with manslaughter and assault. Lauren Pazienza, 26, of Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York, turned herself in to New York police today.

EXCLUSIVE: The story of one of America’s most beloved TV personalities, Johnny Carson, may finally be coming to the screen. A high-profile series, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Carson, written by Deadwood creator David Milch and to be directed by Jay Roach, was recently taken out and has been heating up the premium marketplace. The project, titled King Of Late Night, is a co-production between wiip and Anonymous Content.

Miss Congeniality star stepped out wearing an ombre pink floral gown from Elie Saab’s spring 2022 haute couture collection with a pair of thigh-high leather boots from Italian brand .The made sure all cameras were on her in this dress, which features a plunging neckline and is made up of various layers of tulle in the style of flowers. Adorned throughout the bust and the long train are glimpses of sequins and detailed beading that shine like the star wearing it. But the best part of this gown? The pockets that Bullock takes full advantage of while walking the red carpet.Sandra Bullock’s stylist Elizabeth Stewart—who has also dressed her pals Julia Roberts and Cate Blanchett—matched the show-stopping leather boots with a tight-fitted cropped blazer, offering maximum comfort for the .

Glasgow airport chiefs say they are not operating on a "level playing field" as the UK Government publishes a new report on the toll the pandemic has taken on aviation in Scotland.

Fire crews have been rushed to tackle a blaze on Ben Lomond Scots .

Police have released an artists impression of a vehicle they seized during an incident in Falkirk.

A park that aims to provide active health and mental wellbeing facilities has attracted 50 objections.

A Wishaw man and his wife who fled from Ukraine were forced off a flight home after Ryanair crew refused to take-off with their pet cat onboard.

Spencer X, with 54.9 million followers. The professional beatboxer is partnered with a brand known for its superior audio, JBL, and HOLA! USA had the opportunity to attend the celebration of the brands’ limited-edition gaming headset in collaboration with 100 Thieves. We talked to Spencer at the event about how he got into beatboxing, his journey to becoming the 11th most followed person on TikTok, and more.

Jack Nicholson had plans to boycott the 2003 Oscars, as it was revealed by ‘The Pianist’ star Adrien Brody. That year, the ceremony was scheduled March 23, four days after the United States started their invasion of Iraq.The Hollywood legend, who was nominated for Best Actor, invited his fellow nominees over to his house and said he wanted to organize a protest, showing solidarity with people in Iraq and telling the actors to skip the ceremony.Brody detailed how it all went down during a recent interview, as he was the only one among the rest of the nominees who didn’t have an Oscar, including Nicholas Cage for ‘Adaptation,’ Daniel Day-Lewis for ‘Gangs of New York,’ and Michael Caine for ‘The Quiet American.’“I don’t know about you guys, but I’m going,” he said to the nominees,” adding “I kind of have to show up.

Christina Haack and Josh Hall are going strong. The alum took to Instagram on Monday to commemorate a year with her now-fiancé. In her post, the  star shared a throwback photo of her and Hall in Nashville in March 2021 and again this month. "

Amanda Kloots is opening up about being single, and even making fun  of it.MORE: Amanda Kloots emotionally discusses 'grieving' ex-husband following divorceDespite the tragedy she faced, the star just proved she can certainly find the light through it all, in a candid new Story she shared on Instagram.Amanda has become a beloved talk show host and dancer, frequently documenting the support she receives from her The Talk co-stars, as well as the behind-the-scenes of the Dancing with the Stars Tour she is currently participating in.WATCH: Amanda and Alan Bersten share fun DWTS' behind-the-scenes video MORE: Amanda Kloots reveals positive COVID diagnosis as she steps away from The TalkShe previously opened up about her journey and marriage to the late Broadway star Nick Cordero with her book, Live Your Life, which she co-wrote with her sister, Anna Kloots.Now the first time mom is even making fun of her romantic life, or lack thereof, with a recent confession regarding her emergency contact.The talk show host shared a meme on her Stories which read: "Being single sucks when you have to designate an emergency contact because what? My dad's gonna fly to Burbank when I faint at a pilates studio?" The hilarious admissionThe former Rockettes dancer admitted that she can totally relate to the hilarious thought, writing: "Not going to lie I often have this thought and then still write down my Dad's name and number."MORE: Amanda Kloots shares details about relationship with Bachelorette's Michael AllioMORE: Amanda Kloots opens up about dating post husband Nick Cordero's passingShe grew up in Ohio, lived in New York City, where she met Nick, and moved to Los Angeles right as the pandemic started in 2020, where she still lives with

People, Ariana DeBose shared the sweet moment her mom met “Señor Spielberg.”The Oscar first-time nominee said in addition to meeting the legendary director, her mom met almost the entire cast. “My mother got to visit, and she met Señor [Steven] Spielberg,” Ariana DeBose tells the publication of her mother meeting Steven Spielberg on the set of West Side Story. “And watching Gina become speechless was amazing.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy Mecklenburgh has given fans an update on her son Roman’s mystery health condition. 30 year old Lucy, who is pregnant with her second child, experienced a terrifying scare last year when Roman, two, was rushed to hospital and put in intensive care. Following the ordeal, Lucy and partner Ryan Thomas have continued to monitor their son’s health.

The Chase star Anne Hegerty, also known by her alter ego 'The Governess', is set to be replaced by a brand new brainiac on the upcoming series of Beat The Chasers, which is set to air on ITV in the coming weeks. It was announced last week that the quizzing queen, 63 - who has been one of the longest standing Chasers on the show since joining back in 2010 - was forced to pull out of the show due to illness.

Brooke Kinsella is pregnant with her second child, OK! can exclusively reveal. Announcing herself and her husband Simon Boardley’s special news, the former EastEnders star has shared an adorable snap of her daughter Elsie kissing her bare bump.The 38 year old’s news comes just 18 months after she and Simon welcomed Elsie into the world and Brooke exclusively introduced her to OK!. Brooke told us of baby number two being on the way: “It’s all kisses for now… Here we go again @Simonboardley”.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNetflix, still in the early days of its video-game strategy, continues to expand the selection of games in its mobile apps — and later this month, the streamer will bow its first first-person shooter.Since launching games worldwide in November, Netflix has rolled out 14 titles, available for no additional charge (and no ads) in its mobile apps. Those have ranged from casual puzzle and card games to scrolling arcade-style titles.Now Netflix will soon introduce “Into the Dead 2: Unleashed,” a zombie-apocalypse shoot-’em-up described as the “ultimate runner/shooter hybrid.” It’s still too soon to tell whether Netflix games are moving the needle as execs hypothesize — in terms of attracting and retaining subscribers — but the addition of the first-person shooter title shows that the company wants to appeal to a broad segment of gaming enthusiasts.

Denise van Outen's ex fiancé Eddie Boxshall has vowed to move on from his public split from the TV star in a cryptic post. Denise, 47, and Eddie, 46, parted ways earlier this year after Denise allegedly discovered her partner had been messaging other women.The Only Way Is Essex voice over star Denise shared a statement to confirm reported but then remained tight-lipped on the circumstances around the split for some time, before the release of her tell-all book; A Bit of Me: From Basildon to Broadway, and Back.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJulia Garner has signed a first-look television deal with Tomorrow Studios, Variety has learned.Under the deal, Garner and her producing partner, Rowan Riley, will develop scripted series via their Alma Margo production company for Tomorrow Studios, an ITV partnership.“Above all else, Alma Margo is looking for bold and original content, so we thought it only natural to partner with a studio that also fits that description,” said Garner and Riley. “We are incredibly proud to be working with Tomorrow Studios who exhibit every quality that we’re looking for in a partner: intelligence, drive, experience and passion.”Garner is perhaps best known for her role in the critically-acclaimed Netflix series “Ozark,” which will release the second half of its fourth and final season in April.

As Prince William and Kate Middleton show their support for Ukrainians amidst Russia's invasion of the Eastern European country, other royals are said to be considering plans to open up their residences. According to The Mail on Sunday, the Queen, Prince Charles and William are looking at the “practical measures” that they can take to help those affected, including providing accommodation for refugees.

Rebel Wilson looked fit and healthy as she was spotted on a hike in Los Angeles on Sunday, after shedding 5.5 stone.The 41 year old has been on a dedicated fitness journey since she declared 2020 her ‘year of health’, committing to a regular hiking regime that led her to reach her goal weight by the end of the year. Rebel displayed the results of her hard work as she was photographed walking around Griffith Park in the sweltering LA sun. After her hiking session, the comedian removed the blue T-shirt she was wearing to cool off, revealing a black crop top underneath, along with a pair of matching shiny capri leggings and panelled lace-up trainers.

Hoda Kotb is known for her loyalty and has a close-knit circle of friends, both in the public eye and out of the spotlight.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-starAnd this week, the kind-hearted star shone a light on her best friend, Karen Swensen, as she marked an end of an era.Karen retired on Wednesday and on her last day at work, Hoda shared a series of photos of her from over the year, alongside a heartfelt message.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from fiancé Joel Schiffman She wrote: "Wow @karenswensen. Remember when you started at wwl (left)...

Hoda Kotb took the opportunity to spread some happiness to her immense fanbase over the weekend with her latest social media post.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet family throwback to celebrate milestone momentThe Today host took to Instagram to share a video of a 99-year-old woman dancing in her seat to Mary J. Blige's performance of Family Affair at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime show.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialThe caption with the clip read: "Got sent this video of my 99-year-old granny dancing to the Superbowl halftime show, and it was a reminder how amazing she is and how lucky I am."Hoda simply wrote: "Love!" with her post, and fans immediately started gushing and thanked her for sharing it, including the original poster, who commented: "That's my granny! Her name is Jean and she turns 100 in August.

Today star Hoda Kotb has shared a sweet birthday tribute to her niece Hannah alongside a series of throwback snaps.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager celebrate incredible social media milestone with fans"Where does the time go! Happy birthday Hannah B! Aunt Hodie loves you xoxo," she captioned the post which featured three pictures of Hannah - one of her playing soccer with rainbow-striped socks, another of her with Hoda and younger sister Ella, and a third more recent picture of the teenager.WATCH: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanFans loved the pictures and took to the comments to wish Hannah a happy birthday as well. Hoda has two siblings, brother Adel and sister Hala, and two daughters, Haley, four, and Hope, two.However she recently shared the sad news that her engagement to Joel Schiffman had been called off; Hoda announced the end of her relationship live on air.MORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates Simone Biles' wonderful engagement newsMORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish NY home where she will co-parent her daughtersIn an emotional statement, Hoda said: "Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and really meaningful conversations over the holidays, and we decided that we're better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple."She told her co-host Jenna Bush Hager: "We decided that we are going to start this new year and begin it kind of on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children, and as friends."A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda shared these sweet throwback picturesThe couple had been together for eight years, and got engaged in November of 2019.

Hoda Kotb is much-loved for her positive outlook but even she can get frustrated sometimes!MORE: Hoda Kotb participates in Olympics-style activity that leaves fans in stitchesIn one memorable episode of Today back in November, the TV personality had the most hilariously honest reaction live on air after discovering an incredibly unlucky missed opportunity with her co-star Jenna Bush Hager. The duo were chatting about a "surprise shoot" they had been asked to go to in New York the night before, which they had both declined, unaware of just what it was."Last night, we were supposed to do a surprise shoot. I had to cancel it.