Kathie Lee Gifford Praises Former Co-Star Hoda Kotb for How She Handled Joel Schiffman Split

Jenna Bush Hager is always proud of her pal, Hoda Kotb. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 40-year-old co-host on Wednesday, and Bush Hager revealed why she was proud of Kotb for how she handled the announcement of her split from Joel Schiffman on the show.«I am proud of Hoda every single day,» Bush Hager said.

Kim Kardashian spoke to the court at a hearing where a judge granted her request to be declared legally single amid her divorce from Kanye West.The 41-year-old reality TV star gave her testimony on Tuesday via Zoom, wearing a dark gray SKIMS T-shirt with her hair pulled back into a slick bun. The mogul and mother of four wore minimal makeup and her demeanor was professional and poised as she answered the judge's lighthearted questions before he dove into specifics about the long, drawn-out divorce case.Judge Steve Cochran said there was special interest in the children -- North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2 — and asked Kardashian how they were doing.

 star Loren is opening up about how the Ukraine crisis is affecting her family. ET's Melicia Johnson sat down with Loren on Monday and she talked about her and her husband Alexei's personal connection to the crisis, given that Alexei grew up in Ukraine.Alexei lived in Ukraine before moving to Israel, which is where he met Loren, who was there on a Birthright Israel program trip.

Angelique Jackson Pamela Anderson is telling her story, her way, with a new documentary set at Netflix.Anderson announced the news on social media with a handwritten note on Netflix letterhead, which reads: “My life/ A thousand imperfections/ A million misperceptions/ Wicked, wild and lost/ Nothing to live up to /I can only surprise you /Not a victim, but a survivor /And alive to tell the real story.”Dubbed the “definitive documentary about the pop culture icon,” the film has been in the making for several years before landing at the streamer. Directed by Ryan White (“The Keepers,” “Ask Dr.

Kim Kardashian has been declared legally single amid her ongoing divorce proceedings from Kanye West. More than a year after the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star filed for divorce, 44 year old rapper Kanye has been publicly slamming her, and her new beau Pete Davidson is a series of bizarre online rants.

Michael Sheen and his girlfriend Anna Lundberg are expanding their family! The happy couple announced that they are expecting their second baby together.The 53-year-old actor and his 27-year-old girlfriend went public with their romantic relationship in May 2019, revealing just two months later that they were expecting their first daughter Lyra, “Very happy to let everyone know that my partner Anna and I are expecting a little angel of our own.”Now Sheen is sharing the good news again, posting a photo with his hand, Lundberg’s hand, and their 2-year-old daughter’s hand over her baby bump, writing “…..it appears there may be another on the way!”Anna shared the adorable photo on her Instagram account, captioning it “At these dark times, here’s our little bit of light that we can share #BabyNr2.”The actor also shares 23-year-old daughter Lily Mo Sheen with actress Kate Beckinsale, the former couple split up in 2002 after seven year together, keeping a friendly relationship, with Kate previously saying: “I really love him and like him and we make each other roar with laughter.”And while Sheen and Lundberg prefer to keep their personal life private, she posted a sweet message for the actor on Father’s Day, “Happy Father’s Day to this incredibly wonderful, hilarious, gorgeous father. We all love you so very much.

Computer School, a new comedy written and executive produced by Robinson and I Think You Should Leave… co-writer Zach Kanin.READ MORE: ‘I Think You Should Leave…’ and the cult of cringe comedyComputer School sees a recent US high school graduate and his uncle (Robinson) attend the same computer class in suburban Michigan (per Deadline).

Euphoria might be in for a treat as a remix of the show’s song ‘I’m Tired’ might be on the way featuring Kid Cudi.On Monday (February 28), Labrinth, who’s been the chief composer for the HBO show since it first premiered, took to Twitter to announce the release of ‘I’m Tired’, a staple original song from season two.“I wasn’t ignoring you,” he told his followers, sharing a clip of him in the studio working on the song featuring Zendaya, who also stars as Rue Bennett in the show.Kid Cudi later caught wind on the track, retweeting Labrinth’s release announcement and tagging Zendaya.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorA+E Networks has long been in the business of selling advertising time for its linear cable networks. But as it moves into a new era of haggling over audiences who watch TV in decidedly non-traditional fashion, it has started to push advertisers to find new ways to spend their money.“As our industry continues to evolve, we remain focused on premium, popular and relevant stories and storytellers and are expanding the ways our viewers can find our content,’ says Paul Buccieri,” president and chairman of A+E Networks Group, in a prepared statement, adding: “In an ever-changing landscape, we are providing our advertisers more —  more programming featuring the world’s most beloved talent, more best-in-class opportunities to reach their targets, and more custom solutions to exceed their goals and deeply engage their audiences.” A+E Networks is holding a virtual upfront presentation Wednesday for advertisers.

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: This piece contains spoilers for “Destroyer of Worlds,” Episode 7 of “Pam & Tommy,” now streaming on Hulu.While “Pam and Tommy” has given quite an intense peek into the life of Pamela Anderson, there isn’t a closer examination at her career ups and downs than Episode 7, the second one directed by Lake Bell.First, there’s the promotion of her 1996 movie, “Barb Wire,” during which Anderson (portrayed by Lily James) was interrogated by the press about her sex tape with Tommy Lee, instead of her acting. The Hulu series allowed the recreation of the film — which meant they brought in some of the original stars, including Clint Howard.“That was the stuff of dreams,” Bell says.

Britney Spears is hiding nothing from the world … and we do mean nothing!Over the past several months, the pop star has often posted topless or even naked pictures of herself to Instagram, often times without much explanation. She did so again multiple times over the weekend. On March 1, she explained why her Instagram feed can sometimes be X-rated."Alrightyyy then folks … showing my bod in French Polynesia as a rebel and free WOMAN !!!!" she captioned a non-scantily clad Instagram post.

J. Kim Murphy The cultural landscape has reached a state where a new comic book adaptation is unleashed on the public practically every other week, yet the genre can still struggle to offer truly memorable villains for its marquee heroes to battle.That’s almost never been a problem for “Batman” though; the franchise has arguably been defined more by its rogues gallery than by Batman himself, with most of the antagonist roles offering the opportunity for actors to capture oversized egos and laissez-faire shtick.With this Friday’s release of Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” the pantheon of villains that the Caped Crusader has fought on the big screen will see three new arrivals: Colin Farrell’s Penguin, Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman and Paul Dano’s Riddler.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLegendary Television has hired Jen Roskind to serve as executive vice president of production, Variety has learned exclusively.In her new role, Roskind will manage all aspects of the studio’s operations, including physical production, post-production, safety & risk management and production labor. She will report to Carmi Zlotnik, president of Legendary TV.“We are fortunate and excited to have Jen join our team at such a pivotal time in the TV marketplace,” said Zlotnik.

Sam Heughan is keeping fit and looking great.

Roman Abramovich is making a big announcement.

Bill and Melinda Gates ended their marriage in May of 2021 after nearly 30 years of marriage.

Nearly a year after announcing the end of her marriage to Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates is feeling like she’s “starting to get to the other side.”

Hoda Kotb got more than she bargained for during an interview with Jennifer Lopez on the Today show on Thursday.MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish home where she will co-parent her kids with ex Joel SchiffmanThe TV star was teased about her recent break-up from fiancé Joel Schiffman after she probed JLo about her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck. Despite the singer recently opening up to People magazine about how much she loves her on-again beau, she didn't feel like relaying that message on national TV.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez reveals why she wants to keep Ben Affleck romance privateBut when Hoda pushed for information on their relationship, Jennifer soon turned the tables on her own love life.Holding up a copy of Jennifer's recent magazine cover, Hoda used her hand to try and hide a news story about her split from Joel.MORE: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tour $85m mansion – complete with boxing ringMORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyHowever, the Jenny From the Block singer noticed her move and teasingly said to Hoda: "Why are you trying to block out the corner? You don't want to talk about your personal stuff? Is that what it is, Hoda?" Realizing the situation, Hoda simply replied: "Touche." Hoda tried to hide a story on her break-up from JoelThere appeared to be no hard feelings between the pair though as they both laughed off the awkward exchange while Hoda's delighted co-host, Savannah Guthrie, called the jab "mutually assured destruction".Jennifer and Ben were first linked again last April after ending their original romance in 2004.

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie will not be making their way to China for the 2022 Winter Olympics due to COVID protocols, and the pair have now shared how "bummed" they are with the news.MORE: Savannah Guthrie shares throwback baby bump photo during touching on-air tributeThe Today Show anchors are usually among the many NBC stars who travel for the games, but this year the pandemic and ongoing fears of a resurgence have forced NBC to alter plans. Hoda and Savannah also both recently suffered from the virus, and fear that they may test positive again while in China.WATCH: Hoda and Savannah share how to watch the Winter Olympic GamesSpeaking to People magazine, Hoda shared her disappointment that the team won't get to "bond" and "have a great time as a team." "So that part I'm missing, because I love that part.

Jennifer Lopez called out Hoda Kotb for trying to hide her personal life during a Thursday February 3 interview on Today! While Hoda, 57, and Savannah Guthrie, 50, asked about the 52-year-old singer’s relationship with Ben Affleck, 49, and complimented her on her beautiful People cover, J.Lo jokingly called out Hoda for trying to block out a corner that had a headline about her recent breakup.

Jennifer Lopez's latest interview with Hoda Kotb included both women's personal lives coming up in conversation. The 52-year-old actress appeared on Thursday's episode of the show to promote her new flick, , and the questions eventually turned to her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck. In turn, Lopez mentioned Kotb's recent split from Joel Schiffman.At first, Kotb and Savannah Guthrie only alluded to Lopez and Affleck's relationship in the context of the movie, in which Lopez plays a pop star who struggles with her personal life being in the spotlight but ultimately decides to give love another chance.

Hoda Kotb has been inundated with support following her split from fiancé Joel Schiffman, which she announced on Monday's Today with Hoda & Jenna.MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish NY home where she will co-parent her daughtersDespite the big change to her family life, the TV star is making sure to put on a brave face for her young daughters, Haley and Hope.The star's friends are rallying around her too, and she shared an uplifting story about her home life with her girls on the NBC show this week.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanRevealing that her best friend had been to visit and had been enjoying spending time with Haley, she shared: "My best friend Karen was in town and Haley can hijack a phone. Karen and Haley were sitting on the floor and Karen did her hair like Haley's, she wanted 'Haley hair,' she said.MORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyMORE: Hoda Kotb shares celebratory photo of family during special moment inside NY homeAnd they took this picture together." The mother-of-two went on to reveal just how savvy Haley is with technology, which led to hilarious consequences.

TODAY show, and author Hoda Kotb and her entrepreneur beau Joel Schiffman have publicly ended their engagement and relationship of nine years. 

Kathie Lee Gifford is proud of her former show co-host, Hoda Kotb. On Monday's, 57-year-old Kotb announced in the third hour of the morning show that she and Joel Schiffman had ended their engagement and eight-year romance, choosing to move forward as friends and co-parents to their two daughters, 4-year-old Haley and 2-year-old Hope.Commenting on a Instagram post about the announcement, 68-year-old Gifford expressed her support for her former co-host and friend. «My darling Hoda, I am truly so proud of the way you have handled a very difficult and painful decision,» Gifford wrote.

Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman have called it quits.The co-anchor made the announcement during Monday's episode of her morning show, sharing that they decided they were «better as friends and parents» than as an engaged couple. The two are parents to two daughters, 4-year-old Haley and 2-year-old Hope.It had been two years since Kotb and Schiffman got engaged, and were forced to postpone their wedding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kathie Lee Gifford has sent a supportive public message to her former co-star and good friend Hoda Kotb, following the news of her separation from Joel Schiffman.MORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyThe TV star took to Instagram to post a comment to the news anchor, in which she praised her for the way she dealt with the "painful" and "difficult" decision.She wrote: "My darling Hoda, I am truly so proud of the way you have handled a very difficult and painful decision. As usual you did it with grace and kindness.

Hoda Kotb announced some sad news on Today this morning.MORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyThe television host is parting ways with her long term partner, Joel Shiffman. The couple has been together for eight years, and got engaged in November of 2019.They share two daughters, Haley, four, and Hope, two.

Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman have called it quits. “Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays,” Hoda said during the Jan. 31 episode of TODAY, “and we decided that we’re better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple, so we decided we are going to start this new year … on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children, and as friends.” Hoda said that this wasn’t because “something happened,” but that their relationship ran its course.

Hoda Kotb and her longtime partner Joel Schiffman have broken up.

Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman have ended their eight-year romance. The former couple, who got engaged in November 2019, are moving forward as friends and parents to their daughters, 4-year-old Haley and 2-year-old Hope. «People have written in and asked why I wasn't wearing my engagement ring,» Kotb shared on Monday's. «Joel and I have had, we've 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.» The 57-year-old morning show anchor shared that she and Schiffman are no longer a couple going into this new year.«We decided that we are going to start this New Year and begin it on our new path, as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children and as friends,» she said.

Hoda Kotb‘s wedding to fiance Joel Schiffman is off. The TV journalist, 57, announced on Monday (Jan. 31) that after eight years together, she and Joel, 63, have broken up. “Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays and we decided that we are better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple, so we decided we are going to start this new year on our new path as loving parents to our adorably delightful children and as friends,” Hoda said on the third hour of Today, according to People.

Hoda Kotb is set to marry fiancé Joel Schiffman when it's safe for everyone in their family to travel and attend their special day.MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about Covid battle on Today as fans send their supportThe couple postponed their wedding several times during the pandemic, but when they finally say 'I do', it will be more than worth the wait.Hoda and Joel's relationship is like something from a storybook, as their very first encounter very nearly didn't happen.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb opens up about horrific parenting shamingThe NBC star was due to go and sign books at an event for Wall Street professionals in 2013, and "didn't want to go".MORE: Hoda Kotb shares candid backstage video on first day back on TodayMORE: Savannah Guthrie announces unfortunate news days after co-star's Covid diagnosis"It was one of those events they ask us to speak at and it was pouring with rain and it was a bunch of Wall Street guys. I didn't even want to go," the mom-of-two explained during an appearance on Bethenny.

Savannah Guthrie got her Today Show fans talking on Wednesday when she shared a series of pictures of her and co-anchor Hoda Kotb pulling silly faces.MORE: Hoda Kotb's one-of-a-kind $250k engagement ring isn't what she expected "Wednesday in facial expressions," she captioned the post which saw Hoda and Craig Melvin both looking perturbed as Savannah rolled her eyes while gesturing with her hands as she told a story. WATCH: Savannah Guthrie's video to her kids from Team USAIn a second snap the three of them all wore big smiles as they cheered at someone off-camera, while a third included Al Roker and Carson Daly as the five hosts all watched something take place off-screen."Freeze frame!" joked one fan as another commented: "You make the show so much fun."MORE: Savannah Guthrie shows off new hair in latest social media postMORE: Dylan Dreyer inundated with support as she returns to Today following maternity leave"When you look fabulous even making an eye roll face," quipped another as many left laughter emojis and heart emojis.Savannah has a close relationship with her Today Show co-stars, and displayed as much with her recent Instagram post, when she welcomed Dylan Dreyer - who has been out on maternity leave for the past few months - back to the set with a warm hug.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager have amassed a legion of fans from around the nation with their popular segment on the daytime show.MORE: Hoda Kotb's one-of-a-kind $250k engagement ring isn't what she expectedThe Today with Hoda and Jenna part of the Today Show has become a very popular one with fans for their relatable conversations and funny moments.The two hosts took to social media to celebrate an incredible feat with their fans, as they revealed they'd hit one million followers on their Instagram page.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve specialAlong with a clip of themselves lipsyncing along to Beyonce's Freakum Dress, the two strut around the studios while prepping for the coming show.They showed off their attitude and style in the clip, captioning it: "Thanks a million for following us! We can't believe how quickly we reached the 1,000,000 milestone!"MORE: Jenna Bush Hager makes relatable confession about dieting as she shares her own experienceFans quickly took to the comments to praise the two and congratulate them on hitting the milestone, with one saying: "You guys rock!!!!!!! Well deserved."A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Hoda and Jenna celebrated their Instagram page hitting one million followsAnother said: "Obsessed with this! Congratulations on 1 million," with a third sweetly adding: "You two are the best! You both bring me so much joy, many smiles, lots of laughter, and happiness everyday! Thank you for being the authentic you always!!!"The two teased fans with the news hours prior to reaching the milestone with an Instagram Reel they shared on the page featuring their other Today co-stars.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares on-air throwback as she marks heartfelt

Savannah Guthrie has a close relationship with her Today Show co-stars, and displayed as much with her recent Instagram post.MORE: Savannah Guthrie shows off new hair in latest social media postShe took to her social feed to share pictures from the recent instalment of the morning show that depicted the cast's reunion with Dylan Dreyer.Dylan, who was out on maternity leave for the past few months, finally returned to the show to a warm welcome from all of her co-hosts.WATCH: Today's Jenna Bush Hager's video with Savannah Guthrie leaves some fans horrifiedSavannah included shots of herself and Dylan catching up behind the scenes, along with an emotional one of the two locked in a tight embrace."She's back!!!!! So happy to have @dylandreyernbc back home with us," she captioned her post, with Dylan sweetly responding: "I've missed you!!!"MORE: Dylan Dreyer inundated with support as she returns to Today following maternity leaveFans took to the comments to express their excitement upon seeing her back on their screens, with one writing: "Dylan!!! You look fabulous, so happy to see you back!!"A post shared by Savannah Guthrie (@savannahguthrie)Savannah reunited with Dylan Dreyer and shared pictures of their meetingAnother said: "We missed Dylan. You ladies are all part of our lives," with a third adding: "So happy to have her back.