May 25, 2013

‘GMA’ Anchor Robin Roberts to Publish Memoir

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*”Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts will publish a memoir in 2014 with Grand Central, the publisher announced Wednesday. The book, which is not yet titled, will include Roberts’ story of her battle with MDS. “I am humbled that many have an interest, and draw strength from my ongoing journey,” Roberts said. “I’m grateful for [...]




Report: NBC Kept Ann Curry from Tweeting Robin Roberts

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*NBC reportedly told former “Today” co-anchor Ann Curry that she could not tweet a message of support for her morning show competitor Robin Roberts after she was diagnosed with MDS. According to a lengthy piece about Curry’s treatment at “Today” in New York Magazine, Curry asked the network if she could tweet her well wishes [...]




Robin Roberts Returns to ‘GMA’ Set for Test Run

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*Robin Roberts returned to the NYC set of “Good Morning America” this morning for a private trial run to see if she’s physically ready to resume her co-hosting duties. It was her first visit to the show since undergoing a bone marrow transplant in September. Last week, Roberts explained that she would be doing a series [...]




Robin Roberts Announces GMA’ Return ‘In Weeks’ (Video)

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*Robin Roberts says her road to recovery will bring her back to the “Good Morning America” anchor desk within a matter of “weeks.” Appearing from her home on the show this morning (Jan. 14), Roberts wore a broad smile as she announced that her most recent bone marrow test showed no sign of the life-threatening [...]




Robin Roberts Films Video From Hospital Bed (Watch)

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*It was all about Team Robin on “Good Morning America” as the co-anchor prepares to undergo a bone marrow transplant today. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Robin Roberts, 51, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) earlier this year – a disease which attacks blood cells and bone. She’s spent the past 11 days in a [...]




Robin Roberts: ‘My Body is So Weak, But Not My Mind’

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*Robin Roberts gave her fans and well-wishers an update on her treatment this morning, describing her weakened physical condition during her current round of chemotherapy. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] “The start of last week went well but the daily chemo/treatment caught up to me by the weekend,” she wrote in a post for “Good [...]




Robin Roberts Returns: ‘I’ve Got a Full Tank, So Watch Out’

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*Robin Roberts is back on “Good Morning America” ahead of her scheduled medical leave in a few weeks to undergo a bone marrow transplant. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The co-host told viewers Monday that says the break was restorative for her and she’s ready to go. “My needle was past E when I left [...]




GMA’s Robin Roberts ‘Not Feeling Well’; Leaves During Show (Video)

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*Just days after her appearance at the TCA press tour via satellite, where she announced that her scheduled medical leave would take place sometime in late August, early September, “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts informed her audience this morning that she isn’t feeling well, and will take off for one or two weeks before [...]




TCA Summer 2012: Andre Braugher, Vanessa Williams, More Robin Roberts, Kimmel Talks Oprah

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*ABC wrapped its TCA presentations on Friday with their new dramas, including “Last Resort” starring Andre Braugher and “666 Park Avenue” featuring Vanessa Williams. The network also trotted Jimmy Kimmel onstage to talk about hosting the upcoming “64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards” this fall. Read and hear all the details below: The folks that brought you [...]




Robin Roberts ‘Couldn’t Stop Crying’ Over Sister’s Generosity

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*Robin Roberts updated her fans on Friday about her fight with bone marrow disease. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The “Good Morning America” host, who announced in June that she had contracted the rare disease MDS, had to take the day off to accompany her sister Sally-Ann to the doctor. Sally-Ann is going to be [...]




President Obama, First Lady ‘Praying’ for Robin Roberts

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*Robin Roberts has been receiving support from her colleagues, fans, and even the White House  following news that she has been diagnosed with a blood and bone barrow disease once known as preleukemia. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The “Good Morning America” host received a tweet from First Lady Michelle Obama stating: “Barack and I [...]