Hoda Kotb returns to social media after absence - and her family photo is the sweetest

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deadly mass shooting at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has sent shock waves across the nation. Rachel Brosnahan, who grew up in Highland Park, is expressing her shock and heartbreak at the awful tragedy.The  star took to Twitter on Monday, writing, «I grew up in Highland Park and this parade is a highlight of the year for so many families.»«I’m sick to my stomach every time news like this comes out, but I don’t wish the pit in your stomach as you call your family and friends to make sure everyone is okay on anyone,» she continued.

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. The former Black Sabbath front man kicked off the day of celebrations with a sweet dedication to his wife.

Love Island’s Casa Amor segment has already caused quite a stir and even tested some of the boy's friendships. The first days of the boys' interaction with the bombshells involves a flirty staring challenge that’s going to leave a question mark over a few relationships. And while the boys in the main villa have been getting to know the six new bombshells, eagle-eyed fans think two are already acquainted with each other.

Proud dad Ronan Keating has playfully admitted how his son Jack’s appearance in the Love Island villa has left him feeling “worried” after the 23 year old made his entrance to Casa Amor last week. Prior to his debut, Ronan had been filled with excitement for his son as he entered the villa in the hopes of finding the love of his life, and even made comments on social media that were filled with unwavering support for his eldest child. However, after two days in the villa, that initial excitement has been tinged with parental concern, after Jack appeared to be “quiet and nervous” during his initial meetings with his fellow Islanders.

It's been a slow start to the transfer window for Rangers and fans are desperate to see some new faces to help them build on last season's Scottish Cup success.

Love Island 's Dami Hope accused Luca Bish of encouraging the other boys to cheat in a heated on-screen argument tonight.

EastEnders have paid a special tribute to June Brown's iconic Dot Cotton on the anniversary of her character's first appearance on the BBC One soap. In a touching scene, Natalie Cassidy's Sonia Fowler and Gillian Taylforth's Kathy Beale recreated the scene as a nod to Dot, who made her first appearance on the show on July 4, 1985 – 37 years ago.

Joey Chestnut nabs another victory.

Coronation Street was full of drama on Monday as Phill Whittaker's glamorous ex-wife Camilla arrived unexpectedly on the cobbles. The surprise appearance left bride-to-be Fiz Stape clearly uncomfortable and Phill was left equally baffled as to why she had turned up.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out one of Nicola King's attackers' identity after she was mugged, beaten and left bloodied in harrowing scenes last month. Only recently, Laurel Thomas, Nicola and Bernice Blackstock headed out to a bar in an attempt to find romantic suitors for Laurel and Bernice. After leaving early, Nicola headed to the car park to drive home where she was accosted by a group of teenage girls on the way to her car where she was mugged, beaten and left bloodied and unmoving.

It has been reported that Rylan Clark has been dating Ex On The Beach star Declan Doyle. The television presenter, 33, who was spotted at Wimbledon last week, has apparently been dating Declan since April and has been trying to keep their relationship a secret. However, the pair have said to have been spotted kissing on a night out in Marylebone on Saturday (2 July).

Grime artist Skepta has announced he’s currently in hospital with a mystery illness. The 39 year old rapper, who has previously been linked with singer Adele, has worried fans after sharing a snap from a hospital bed. Posting to his Instagram story of him lying on a bed wearing a hospital gown, he wrote: “Say a little prayer for me.” Skepta, whose real name is Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr, hasn’t posted since, with the reason for his hospital stay currently unknown.The musician is currently on tour and due to perform in Portugal on Thursday 7 July at the Rolling Loud Festival.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that half a million people have been supported into work in less than six months thanks to ‘Way to Work’, a UK Government drive to get jobseekers into employment.

Casa Amor is back for another year and with it comes the drama and tension as the Islander’s relationships are put to the ultimate test – and it has even tested some of the boys' friendships. This year, in a twist from previous series', the Love Island girls were whisked away to Casa Amor to meet the new boys and the boys stayed in the villa to meet the six new girls.The villa has only split in two for a few days and already it's given so much drama, including Andrew Le Page's head turning and Dami Hope getting very close to a bombshell.

Travellers should still check ahead to make sure they know remaining rules and restrictions for the country they are visiting.

EastEnders ’ newest addition Aaron Thiara is set to shake things up in Albert Square over the summer. Aaron's character Ravi Gulati is set to be released from prison on the BBC One soap in the coming months, after making his debut on the show on Monday night. Ravi will meet fellow inmate Phil Mitchell – played by Steve McFadden – as Phil turned to him for help after making an enemy in jail.

There is no worse feeling than holding onto a banner or reaching onto a cupboard in your home and finding your hand caked in dust. While dust build-up is inevitable, and the best way to get rid of it is to clean regularly, there are some hacks that will keep dust away for longer.

Julia Roberts shared a mere glimpse into her decades-long marriage to Danny Moder with an Instagram snap honoring their 20-year wedding anniversary on the Fourth of July. The 54-year-old Academy Award-winning actress posted a charming photo of the couple wrapped up in a sweet embrace with the caption, "TWENTY." She added a few hashtags to the shot where Moder’s hand lovingly wrapped around her neck and showed off his wedding ring, including "can’t stop smiling" and "can’t stop kissing." Julia’s bright red hair was tied back with loose tendrils cascading down her back as she leaned in for the intimate moment with her partner.  Julia Roberts and Danny Moder celebrated 20 years of wedded bliss on Independence Day.The couple attended CORE Gala to Benefit 10 Years of Life-Saving Work Across Haiti Around the World in 2020 in Los Angeles, California.  (Kevin Mazur) Her niece, Emma Roberts, the daughter of acting legend Eric Roberts, couldn’t help but throw a few heart-eyed emojis on the post, which received dozens of likes from adoring fans.

EasyJet’s chief operating officer Peter Bellew has resigned amid growing anger over flight disruption. The airline said Bellew had left "to pursue other business opportunities" and wished him well.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United forward was said to have asked to leave this summer.

Rolling Stones show in 1969, has died.According to a post on Facebook, which includes a message from Barger himself intended to be posted straight after his death, the Hells Angel “passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer” aged 83.Born Ralph Hubert Barger, Jr. in 1938, Barger founded the Oakland, California branch of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in 1957, the most influential and arguably the original iteration of the legendary crew.“If you are reading this message, you’ll know that I’m gone.

Avatar films.Following the original film in 2009, four sequels have been announced to continue the story of Pandora. The first, Avatar: The Way Of Water, is set to be released in December, while the untitled third film, shot back-to-back with the sequel, is set to follow in 2024.The fourth and fifth installments are yet to enter production, although they might not be helmed by original director Cameron.Speaking to Empire, Cameron said: “The Avatar films themselves are kind of all-consuming. I’ve got some other things I’m developing as well that are super exciting.“I think eventually over time – I don’t know if that’s after three or after four – I’ll want to pass the baton to a director that I trust to take over, so I can go do some other stuff that I’m also interested in.

J. Kim Murphy Although James Cameron has been deeply entrenched in the development of sequels to his 2009 blockbuster “Avatar” for more than a decade, the director has shared that he’s considering leaving the world of Pandora behind for other projects down the line.The first “Avatar” sequel, subtitled “The Way of Water,” is set to hit theaters on Dec. 16.

tiny Chicago suburb where at least six people were fatally shot at a Fourth of July parade Monday was previously best known as a backdrop for some of most iconic movies of the 1980s.From “Risky Business to “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the sprawling homes and tree-lined streets of Highland Park, Ill., gave movie fans a sense of the affluence and comfort in which wealthy kids courted trouble outside the Windy City.The suburb also was the place where teen misfits conjured up their ideal woman in “Weird Science” and heartthrob high-school senior Jake Ryan’s wild party took place in “Sixteen Candles.”Late director John Hughes set most of his movies in and around Chicago, with Highland Park among his go-to locations.Ferris Bueller’s best friend, Cameron Frye, lived in a stunning local glass-sided house overlooking the wooded ravine where he destroyed his dad’s prized 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Spyder convertible in one of the movie’s most memorable scenes.Known as the Ben Rose House after its first owner, the landmark home was designed by the late Chicago architect A.

With the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series in the rearview, Lucasfilm is gearing up for its next “Star Wars” show, “Andor,” a prequel series to “Rogue One A Star Wars Story” starring Diego Luna again as the title character. Spearheaded by Tony Gilroy (“Michael Clayton”) — who wrote, directed, and oversaw the reshoots and editing of ‘Rogue One’— the “Andor” series follows Cassian Andor’s early rise within the Rebellion as one of its key spies during the tyrannical reign of The Empire.

Ashton Kutcher is helping his friends celebrate the most important day of their lives.

ongoing mobility issues. But now her job has officially been scaled back amid those health concerns.The monarchy’s annual report, which was released last week, revealed that Queen Elizabeth II’s role as head of state has been tweaked from 13 bulleted points to a less specific description.

Jenna Bush Hager is a proud mom to her three kids, Mila, Poppy, and Hal, and during one of Today Show's latest episodes, she opened up to Hoda Kotb about the decision and meaning behind each of her children's names.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager enjoys 'summer loving' with husband Henry Hager in beachside photoDuring the discussion, she revealed that while both her and husband Henry Hager are happy with their choices, when it came to their eldest, Mila, they had some convincing to do.She explained that while the meaning behind the nine-year-old's name was meant to be in homage to both of their mothers, her own parents didn't immediately jump on board.WATCH: Jenna recalls scary phone call to her dad MORE: Jenna Bush Hager's radiant transformation has fans demanding to know her secretThe host confessed that in fact: "It's Margaret Laura, named after both of our moms," saying how she was named after her grandmother, Laura Bush's mother.However, while she loved the idea, when Mila was born, Jenna explained: "We thought we were going to do it, but she didn't look like a Margaret," which made them then think: "Mila! It's kind of a combination of Margaret and Laura."She recalled how it took her forever to pick a name, and how her dad, former President George Bush, would constantly inquire what the name would be.A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)The hilarious storyHis wanting to know and opinions on the matter didn't stop until the name was finally announced, and to his daughter's dismay, he simply said: "That should be MaLa.

Hoda Kotb has got candid about her love life and her thoughts on dating again following her separation from fiancé Joel Schiffman at the start of the year.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares adorable family update in new photo from homeThe mother-of-two recently gave an incredibly rare insight into her personal life at home during a chat with Daily Mail.She told the publication: "We all make choices that are for us, and I feel strong and I feel good about my decision. I'm just kind of marching on with life."VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family life - all you need to knowOn whether she was on the search for a new partner, she added: "No, I think especially when you have kids, you take a beat [after going through a breakup]."MORE: Hoda Kotb hosts Today alone for heartbreaking reasonMORE: Hoda Kotb shares fears about being an older mom: 'It's scary'"I'm focusing on them," she added.Hoda and Joel adopted daughters Haley and Hope, and the star said that they are "better off as friends" and co-parents to their children.

Jenna Bush Hager spent her weekend in the best way possible, enjoying a lavish spread by the beach with some of her closest friends.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager's radiant transformation has fans demanding to know her secretThe Today star took to social media with snippets from her magical weekend dinner, had by the setting sun, bathing the entire scenery in shades of red and orange.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager recalls 'scary' phone call to dad on EllenShe capped it off by including a rare photograph of herself with her husband Henry Hager, both of whom posed on the sand for the romantic snap.Henry held his wife close, who wore a white midi-length off the shoulder dress with strawberry appliques running through it.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager reveals daughter's hilarious misbehavior at special occasionThe sun-soaked photograph really made the two look radiant, and Jenna even captioned her snapshot with a simple: "Summer loving."Jenna and Henry met during her father's reelection campaign in 2004 when her now husband worked as a staffer, and they were introduced by mutual friends. They married in 2008 at the Bush family's ranch in Crawford, Texas on the same day as his birthday.

Willie Geist is a doting family man and recently celebrated his 19th wedding anniversary to wife Christina Sharkey Geist.MORE: Al Roker gets choked up talking about son Nick growing upWhile the Sunday Today star is a familiar face on TV, he doesn't tend to share too many personal posts on social media, and either does Christina.However, over the weekend, Christina had reason to celebrate as she posted a series of family snapshots from a relative's graduation - even apologising for her antics in the process!VIDEO: Willie Geist reveals history with wife ChristinaIn one picture, she was seen riding an inflatable shark with her relatives, alongside the caption: "The OG (shark emoji) and our (shark). Happy Graduation, Kieran! Sorry your friends had to witness me riding it."MORE: Al Roker shares unexpected video for daughter revealing unfortunate health diagnosisMORE: Al Roker's new video sparks conversation about son Nick's futureFans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Love it!" while another posted crying with laughter emojis.

Jennifer Lopez has an undeniably massive and loyal fanbase, and as she attended the global premiere of her highly-anticipated documentary film about her career, Halftime, none other than Today's Hoda Kotb was at the red carpet, front and center supporting the singer.MORE: Hoda Kotb joins co-star Jenna Bush Hager in discussion regarding bad relationshipsThe documentary follows her multi-decade career with a focus on her Super Bowl Halftime performance in 2020, and HELLO! had the opportunity to attend the red carpet as part of opening night of the Tribeca Festival.As crowds gathered at the iconic United Palace Theater in New York, the morning show host proved she's J.Lo's biggest fan.WATCH: The trailer for HalftimeMORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates former co-star Kathie Lee Gifford's baby news on the airThe two have been friends for several years, and as Hoda came out in support for the documentary debut, she was all smiles and visibly excited to finally get to see the film.For the event, the news anchor looked drop-dead gorgeous sporting a pair of skin tight leather pants, a black blouse with see-through sleeves, and perfectly accessorized the look with sky-high stiletto heels.The mom-of-two was more than ready for a night honoring J.Lo, and as some of the actress' hit songs blared through the sound system, HELLO! spotted the star dancing up to everyone and animatedly chatting about how great the singer is. Hoda raved about J.Lo on the red carpet"If anyone knows how to turn the lights on, it is her.

Hoda Kotb has often made it a point to dive into uncomfortable conversations on Today with Hoda and Jenna, and find a way to make them empowering.MORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates former co-star Kathie Lee Gifford's baby news on the airOn a recent installment of the show, she and co-star Jenna Bush Hager sat down to talk about uncomfortable relationships and how to find the strength to just be alone.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager 'hustled' to get to Hoda Kotb after emotional Today episode"For anybody that's young and wanting fun, don't stay in a bad relationship for too long," Jenna started off by saying."You're only young for so long and can date a lot of different people," she continued, which Hoda agreed was a good way of looking at it.MORE: Hoda Kotb left unnerved by Jenna Bush Hager's uncomfortable confession - and fans are in hystericsShe said: "And I do think that some people would rather be with someone they don't like that much than be alone," which they both agreed was the preferable option in this case."They always say that relationships take 'work'," the mom-of-two added, but both also explained that the "work" shouldn't have to come in during the beginning stages of the relationship.Hoda and Jenna discussed getting out of bad relationships"If you're already arguing and talking about counseling [early on]," Hoda continued: "Then you need to [leave]," clicking her tongue to indicate an escape.Jenan then introduced the concept of "googly-ing eyes the person," then stroking Hoda's arm to explain that it meant looking at them through rose-colored glasses.MORE: Hoda Kotb's much-loved stand-in on Today revealed as star misses Memorial Day showMORE: Jenna Bush Hager reveals 'scary' phone call to dad George W.

Kathie Lee Gifford's son, Cody, welcomed his baby into the world on Tuesday, and when it came to choosing a name for his son, he decided to keep it in the family. The TV personality called into  to discuss her new role as a grandmother and revealed her grandson's name is none other than Frank Michael Gifford, in honor of her late husband who died in 2015. Our friend @KathieLGifford is officially a grandmother! We’re checking in with KLG about her family’s newest addition! pic.twitter.com/stPT924B6S«I was surprised Cody named him after his dad because Cody knew what it was like to grow up in the shadow of a great man,» she said. «But I guess he's never gotten over, really, and he never will, the loss of his dad at an early age and he was his hero and he still is,» Kathie Lee continued. A post shared by Kathie Lee Gifford (@kathielgifford)In April, Kathie Lee spoke with ET about how thrilled Frank would be for Cody and his wife, Erika.«It's funny, I was saying to my son last night that, 'Daddy would be so happy, honey, with so many things going on in our lives.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager had a lot to celebrate on the latest installment of Today with Hoda and Jenna with a former co-star.MORE: Hoda Kotb left unnerved by Jenna Bush Hager's uncomfortable confession - and fans are in hystericsALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThey were joined by Kathie Lee Gifford as she Facetimed into the show soon after she announced the birth of her grandson.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb celebrates birthday with daughtersAs soon as she appeared, Hoda began enthusiastically applauding, then saying: "Tell us everything!"Kathie then revealed that her daughter-in-law Erika's water broke three weeks early and none of the extended family members were with her except for her husband, Kathie's son Cody.MORE: Hoda Kotb's much-loved stand-in on Today revealed as star misses Memorial Day show"That baby came just when god wanted it to. Erika was a rockstar, Cody never left her side.