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Mariska Hargitay opens up about ‘challenges’ in brand new chapter

Mariska Hargitay opens up about ‘challenges’ in brand new chapter

Published by Daniella Wilson

Mariska Hargitay has ventured out into new career lanes lately. The Law & Order star opened up on Today about recent obstacles she’s faced as she’s embarked into new creative territories. The actress revealed to Savannah Guthrie: “I am somebody to take on new challenges.” Mariska recalled the moment she was backstage during her Broadway play, Every Brilliant Thing, when she got a phone call from the head of the NBC network right before she was supposed to go onstage. © Getty ImagesMariska Hargitay got candid on the Today show The entertainer joked: “I thought, ‘I should answer this. Am I getting fired?’” Mariska got the news that she was being offered the role of host for the upcoming Emmys, and she was in complete disbelief, and commented: “At first I thought she was kidding. I actually thought she was kidding. And then she wasn’t.” The performer didn’t immediately get on board with the idea and she revealed that it “took me a while to process it.” © Getty ImagesShe opened up about her career challenges She had …

Jenna Bush Hager reveals the heartbreaking moment her daughter asked for privacy

Jenna Bush Hager reveals the heartbreaking moment her daughter asked for privacy

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Jenna Bush Hager and her Today co-star, Sheinelle Jones, shared how their stance on maintaining privacy for their kids had changed over the years, particularly with the prevalence of social media. Jenna, who shares her kids Mila, 13, Poppy, 10, and Hal, six, with her husband, Henry Hager, revealed that she had to reevaluate what she shared about her children on the Today show after an eye-opening conversation with her eldest daughter. Maintaining their kids’ privacy © InstagramJenna explained that she tried to pull back on sharing her children’s stories on live TV “When your kids are young, they can’t state if something makes them uncomfortable, and the older they get, they can,” she told Parents. “A couple years ago, Mila went to camp, and I read her letter on the air because it was like, ‘I’m homesick.’” “And she was like, ‘Mom, that’s embarrassing. That was for you,’” Jenna recalled.  © InstagramMila expressed her discomfort over her letter being read on-air “It was such a good lesson because that changed everything for me. I …

Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Answers After Nancy Ransom Notes Released

Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Answers After Nancy Ransom Notes Released

Published by Daniella Wilson

Savannah Guthrie shared another emotional message Saturday morning, marking six months since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing, as authorities continue to search for answers in the case. Her post came after the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released two ransom notes allegedly sent by her kidnappers shortly after Nancy’s disappearance in hopes of generating new leads. Guthrie shared a photo of her mother, 84, alongside a lengthy caption, writing, “Six months ago, someone took her out of her bed in the dead of night. We have lived every moment, every breath, and every heartbeat in agony and despair ever since. Every day, we wake up and try to be strong and go on — because that’s what our joyful and resilient mom taught us to do.” “But make no mistake — our hearts are in ruins. Cam and Kristine, Annie and Tommy, Mike and me — we spend every waking moment thinking of her, longing for her, looking for her,” she continued. “There is a hole inside us that can never be filled. There is …

Sheinelle Jones makes candid confession about condition she rarely talks about

Sheinelle Jones makes candid confession about condition she rarely talks about

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TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones opened up about something she rarely talks about. The 48-year-old morning talk show host revealed a nervous tick that creeps in during big moments. While interviewing comedian John Mulaney, Sheinelle shared: “So for me, when I get nervous, my voice quivers,” before adding: “It hasn’t happened in a while, hopefully it doesn’t,” as she mimed knocking on wood. It was a shocking admission from the high-profile journalist who many may assume doesn’t get nervous. But, Sheinelle showed that to overcome her fears, she takes deep breaths. © NBCSheinelle divulged her nervous tick while interviewing John Mulaney To assuage the morning show host that she wasn’t alone in her performance anxiety, John chimed in, sharing how nervous he was before his sold-out show at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. “What if it went terribly?” the comedian asked.  Sheinelle is not one to hide who she is. The TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle host has been open about everything from motherhood to her struggles with grief. Sheinelle Jones’ late husband, Uche Ojeh The journalist’s husband, Uche …

Today Show issues strong message to celebrity guests amid Craig Melvin intruder incident

Today Show issues strong message to celebrity guests amid Craig Melvin intruder incident

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The Today Show is cracking down on unnecessary guests in the NBC studios after Craig Melvin came face-to-face with an intruder who had evaded security to gain access. An email was sent via NBC to Hollywood PR firms on Thursday, July 23, outlining the new rules that will impact all guests, including A-list superstars. “We wanted to reach out with an important update regarding studio access for Today interviews,” the email read, in part. “In light of the recent events last week, we are implementing stricter security protocols effective immediately.” © GettySavannah Guthrie hosts Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in 2024 The new rules will only allow a maximum of two additional people into the studio per guest, with NBC allowing talent or their team to decide “who those two individuals should be”. “Moving forward, there will be a maximum of two (2) people in the studio per guest,” the email continued. “This includes anyone accompanying the guest — PR representatives, hair/makeup, social media, photographers, stylists, studio representatives, or any other support personnel. We’ll defer …

Craig Melvin declares he’s ‘out of office’ following intruder incident

Craig Melvin declares he’s ‘out of office’ following intruder incident

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Craig Melvin was noticeably absent from the July 20 edition of the Today Show as he enjoyed some well-deserved time off, soaking up the sun on a family vacation. The NBC star took to Instagram to share a glimpse into his trip. The photo captured Craig’s feet in a pair of flip-flops, with a sandy beach and the ocean stretching out in the background. “Out of office…Nothing like hanging with the family. Hope you’re enjoying this summer too,” Craig penned in the caption. © InstagramCraig Melvin shared a photograph from his vacation The news anchor’s vacation comes after an intruder named Andrew Truelove was detained after breaking into the Today studios on July 16.  Andrew entered the NBC studio at Rockefeller Plaza around 9am local time by sneaking past security and following an employee who scanned in for access, per the complaint. Witnesses report he was looking specifically for Al Roker on the set, and then allegedly confronted Craig and yelled racial slurs. © NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesCraig Melvin was involved in an …

Former FBI agent makes urgent appeal as Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance enters sixth month

Former FBI agent makes urgent appeal as Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance enters sixth month

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31 January 2026  Nancy Guthrie is last seen on Saturday night when her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, drops her home in the Catalina Foothills at around 9:48 pm. 1 February 2026  A masked individual disconnects a doorbell camera at Nancy’s home at 1:47 am.  Software detects further motion roughly 25 minutes later. At 2:28 am, Nancy’s pacemaker app disconnects from her phone, suggesting she is moved out of range. Later that morning, a friend contacts the Guthrie family after Nancy fails to appear for church.  Relatives arrive at the property just before noon and notify the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.  Police arrive at 12:15pm and determine Nancy is missing under “concerning” circumstances. 2 February 2026  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirms a shift in the investigation, stating: “I believe she was abducted.” 3 February 2026  Authorities begin analysing a ransom note received by media outlets, which contains specific details about Nancy’s clothing. The note demands a payment in Bitcoin for her safe return.  Police also investigate drops of blood found outside the front door, which are …

Craig Melvin and Al Roker granted restraining orders after terrifying incident on Today Show

Craig Melvin and Al Roker granted restraining orders after terrifying incident on Today Show

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Craig Melvin and Al Roker have both been granted temporary restraining orders against Andrew Truelove, the 41-year-old man who broke into the Today Show’s studio on Thursday, July 16. Truelove has since been charged with two felonies — burglary in the third degree as a hate crime, and menacing in the third degree as a hate crime — the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said Friday, July 17. Cash bail was set at $10,000, and a temporary order of protection was put in place for both news anchors, who were subject to racial slurs from Truelove. © Noam Galai/NBC via Getty ImagesCraig and Al were the subject of the intruder’s attention Today Show incident: What happened? The DA’s office alleged that Truelove entered the NBC studio at Rockefeller Plaza around 9am local time on July 16 by sneaking past security and following an employee who scanned in for access, per the complaint. Witnesses report he was looking specifically for Al on the Today Show set, and then allegedly confronted 47-year-old Craig and yelled racial slurs. “That’s what …

Craig Melvin and Al Roker granted restraining orders after terrifying incident on Today Show

Craig Melvin and Al Roker granted restraining orders after terrifying incident on Today Show

Published by Daniella Wilson

Craig Melvin and Al Roker have both been granted temporary restraining orders against Andrew Truelove, the 41-year-old man who broke into the Today Show’s studio on Thursday, July 16. Truelove has since been charged with two felonies — burglary in the third degree as a hate crime, and menacing in the third degree as a hate crime — the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said Friday, July 17. Cash bail was set at $10,000, and a temporary order of protection was put in place for both news anchors, who were subject to racial slurs from Truelove. © Noam Galai/NBC via Getty ImagesCraig and Al were the subject of the intruder’s attention Today Show incident: What happened? The DA’s office alleged that Truelove entered the NBC studio at Rockefeller Plaza around 9am local time on July 16 by sneaking past security and following an employee who scanned in for access, per the complaint. Witnesses report he was looking specifically for Al on the Today Show set, and then allegedly confronted 47-year-old Craig and yelled racial slurs. “That’s what …

Craig Melvin speaks out after terrifying Today intruder ordeal

Craig Melvin speaks out after terrifying Today intruder ordeal

Published by Daniella Wilson

Craig Melvin has broken his silence after a harrowing incident on the Today show set left him and his colleagues shaken. The journalist was confronted by an intruder at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, after the unarmed man broke into the building and allegedly lunged at Craig.  According to several reports, the man was asking to see Al Roker, yet turned his attention on Craig instead when he could not locate the weatherman. He allegedly lunged and yelled racial slurs at Craig before the anchor called security and had the man escorted out.     He was absent for the first 15 minutes of Today’s Third Hour, then joined Al and their colleague Dylan Dreyer at the desk with no indication that anything was amiss. Craig later broke his silence with a brief Instagram post assuring that he was okay.  © Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty ICraig broke his silence on the harrowing incident “Hey everyone. I’ve heard from so many of you over the last few hours,” he wrote. “I’m doing just fine. Thanks for reaching …