May 24, 2013

Al Roker Trying to Avenge Ann Curry Firing with Sabatoge?

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*TMZ is reporting that Al Roker is “doing everything he can to undermine the ‘Today’ show … trashing the anchors, sabotaging live moments … and it seems to be a part of a plan to avenge the firing of his bestest friend in the world, Ann Curry.” [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Roker made another [...]




Al Roker Disses Matt Lauer over Ann Curry Debacle (Video)

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*Al Roker appeared to take a dig at his own “Today” show co-host and producers on live television Thursday for the way they treated former co-host Ann Curry. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Roker, Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Tamron Hall were wrapping up an interview with members of the U.S. women’s rowing team when [...]




Tamron Hall Being Considered for ‘Today Show’ Host Position

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*Now that NBC got Ann Curry out the way after 15 years of dedicated reporting with “The Today Show,” the network is on the hunt for a new third string host. If you saw Curry’s emotional speech last week, announcing her departure, it seemed quite obvious that she was not planning on this. She was [...]




UPDATE: Ann Curry Says ‘Goodbye’ to Today Show Seat (Video)

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*The Today show rumors have come to a close. Ann Curry officially signed off the air Thursday, in a heartfelt goodbye to the co-host seat alongside Matt Lauer. Everyone gave her a huge pat on the back and shared their thoughts on her 15-year career with the network. Curry shared that she would not be [...]




Tamron Hall Should Replace Ann Curry

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*It was a tearful farewell Thursday morning for Ann Curry on NBC’s “Today Show.” But with each exit there is a new entry. Who will replace Curry is the next question? Like EURweb on Facebook An Essence writer believes Tamron Hall should be the pick. Check out an excerpt of her piece below: If sleeping [...]




NBC Offers Ann Curry $10 Million to Leave ‘Today’?

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*NBC’s “Today” show has long been the home of the nation’s favorite starting line-up: Al Roker, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric … oops! She abandoned ship for CBS Evening News. And they recycled her when the ratings dropped on a consistent basis and she headed over to ABC’s morning show “Good Morning America.” Now, NBC is [...]




Tyson Rambles about Past Hookers, VD on ‘Today’ (Video)

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*Mike Tyson took TMI to a whole new level this morning. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] It was a classic case of overshare when the former boxer made a point to inform a live TV audience that he had his fair share of venereal diseases and prostitutes. Appearing on “Today” with Spike Lee to promote [...]




President’s Sister Auma Obama Talks About her Memoir (Video)

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*Auma Obama, a half-sister of President Barack Obama, visited the “Today” show this morning to promote her new memoir “And Then Life Happens,” about growing up in a remote village in Kenya, her life and her relationship with her famous brother, who she met for the first time in the 1980s. “When I met my [...]




Video: Kim K Talks Kanye West Rumors on ‘Today’

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*On the “Today” show this morning, Kim Kardashian was asked point blank if she and Kanye West are dating. Her answer: “You never know what the future holds.” “Today” co-host Ann Curry asked the reality star about the line in West’s new song “Theraflu” in which the rapper says: “And I admit I fell in [...]




Video: Dolly Raps While Latifah Beatboxes on ‘Today’ Show

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*Appearing on the “Today” show Thursday, country music icon Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah came together to promote their upcoming movie musical, “Joyful Noise,” complete with a musical collabo. After anchor Ann Curry mentioned a creative “intersection” between the two stars, Parton and Latifah responded with an impromptu rap, featuring Latifah beatboxing as Parton spat [...]




Rebbie Jackson: ‘I Have No Sympathy for Murray’ (Video)

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*Appearing live on the “Today” show this morning, Michael Jackson’s eldest sister, Rebbie Jackson, told Ann Curry she has little sympathy for Murray or his feelings of friendship toward her deceased brother. “I do not (feel sympathetic),” she told Curry.  “I don’t, because if you love someone, you’re going to do what you think is [...]




(Video) Meredith Viera Sprints to ‘Today’ Finish Line – Literally

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*In case you missed it this morning, here’s the elaborate exit made by “Today” show co-host Meredith Viera this morning. With about 15 minutes left in her tenure following a five year stint at NBC’s top-rated morning show, Matt Lauer began serenading her at the piano while lip-synching the opening to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing.” [...]