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Hoda Kotb provided an update on her daughter Hope Catherine’s health while announcing a special project.

Tony Bennett's widow, Susan Benedetto, is honoring her late husband on what would have been his 97th birthday, Aug. 3, speaking out on his life and legacy in an interview on Bennett died on July 21 in his hometown of New York City. While no specific cause of death has been announced, the music legend had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016, sharing the news with the public in 2021.In a sit-down chat with Hoda Kotb on Thursday, Susan was joined by one of Tony's four children, Danny, and revealed the moving final words that he said to her.

Hoda Kotb wants to spread some hope! The 58-year-old show co-anchor is releasing a new children's book inspired by her 4-year-old daughter, Hope Catherine, titled. Kotb shared the news on Wednesday's show, revealing, «It was based on my daughter, who, of course, I dreamt of her and hoped for her and her name just fell in. And it just reminds me, and she reminds me that hope's around every corner.

People. Kotb, 58, recalled her own accidental encounter with a nude beach — and her brother in tow.

 show is at the top of fans' lists. As viewers have become acquainted with the show's many anchors by tuning in day after day, they've also gotten to know the people closest to the personalities: their spouses and children, who have become topics of discussion for the co-hosts and even beloved guests over the years. Case in point: When Al Roker, one of 's most familiar faces, took to Instagram to celebrate his son Nick's 21st birthday, the comment section was filled with well wishes from Roker's followers. Learn more about the many members of the  show family — and their own families — below!Roker has been a fixture on the show since 1996, serving as the weather anchor and co-hosting the third hour of the program.

Shania Twain was havin’ fun Tuesday night with the “Today” host as the duo sang a surprise duet to a packed Madison Square Garden.Kotb attended the “Queen of Me” New York City tour stop to support her longtime friend, and to present her with a newly-certified double diamond platinum record plaque for her 1997 album “Come On Over.” The album will be re-issued on Aug. 25.

Hoda Kotb recently told her daughter no. On Monday's episode of , the 58-year-old co-host revealed that she declined her 6-year-old daughter, Haley's, request to wear a crop top.«Haley wants to wear a mid-drift. She asked me about a mid-drift,» Kotb told Jenna Bush Hager.

Hoda Kotb is opening up about the moment she found out she was going to be a mom!The host appeared on the latest episode of the podcast and opened up about her adoption journey, which gave her daughters, Haley, 6, and Hope, 3.Kotb said ahead of welcoming her daughter Haley, she was afraid and ashamed to admit that she was hesitant to express her want to be a mother, because she felt it was too late.«I remember never saying out loud that I wanted kids, never, because it was too late,» she shared. «For girls that it's too late for, you don't say it because if you say it, you're expressing something that you're never going to get.»Hoda explained that shortly after realizing that it would never be too late for her, she kept seeing signs that reassured her that motherhood was still in the stars.

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Hoda Kotb is sharing an update on her 3-year-old daughter Hope Catherine amid her on-going health scare.«Hope's doing much better, much better,» the 58-year-old show co-host told on Monday. «I think it's going to be a longer road, but she is doing great.»Noting that her youngest «is a happy child,» Kotb added, «which is the most important thing to me.»Kotb, who is also mom to 6-year-old daughter Haley Joy, called her eldest «a really supportive big sister.»A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)True to form, Kotb remained positive about her situation, sharing, «We have figured out kind of a rhythm and life throws all kinds of curve balls at you and it's sort of like what do you do with it, and it's funny because no matter what you go through if you look over to the left or over to the right, someone else is going through something much more difficult.»As for her future outlook for her life with her daughters, Kotb added, «So we say count our blessings, let's move forward, let's have a real fun summer, and let's just keep it rolling.»In March, Kotb had to take an extended time away from the show following a «family health issue.» Upon her return, Kotb shared that Hope had been in the hospital.«My youngest, Hope, was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for more than a week,» she told viewers.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager had to grab the tissues. On Wednesday, the friends and co-hosts spoke about the term brutally honest and how they each try to have that practice in their lives. During a segment on, Hager addressed a time she had to be honest with Kotb about a personal moment in their friendship.«I can't believe you're bringing up that thing,» Kotb told Hager, whom she admits is honest.

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Hoda Kotb is looking back on her daughter, Hope's, scary time in the hospital.On Monday's episode of , Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager kicked off National Nurses Week by reflecting on their experiences with nurses in the hospital, most notably Kotb's time in the ICU with Hope and her subsequent hospitalization.«I was just thinking about when Hope was in the hospital for one of those days and I was sitting — it was 3 a.m., and I was just sitting in this chair. I was just in this room in a chair by myself, thinking about, like, what's going on here,» Kotb, who is also mom to daughter, Haley, 6, recalled.She continued, «And this nurse walked in, put her hand on my back, didn't even say anything, just sat there for a minute.

“Today With Hoda & Jenna,” the news personality and her co-host, Hoda Kotb, began talking about Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, during which she spoke about her love life.“Do you kiss and tell?” Kotb, 58, asked Hager during the broadcast.“I try not to. But I’ve been married to one person for a long time, so I don’t kiss and tell about that relationship,” the Texas native responded.Hager and her husband married in 2008 and share three children together.

Al Roker couldn't be more excited to be a grandpa, and it turns out he's gearing up to welcome an adorable granddaughter!Roker walked the carpet at the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Awards' 31st Anniversary Gala in New York City on Wednesday — where he was joined by show co-host Hoda Kotb — and he spoke with ET about the upcoming addition to the family.«Courtney is expecting our first granddaughter,» Roker said, before quickly correcting himself, using the word «grandchild,» and revealing that she's due in June.When asked if it was a slip of the tongue, Roker said it wasn't really, because he «didn't want to know» the sex of the baby either, but his daughter accidentally revealed the news.«She [texted] me a sonogram picture and I said, 'That baby looks just like you,' and she said, 'Doesn't she?' And then you see the bubbles,» Roker said, recalling the fateful text chat. "[She goes] 'I'm so sorry!' and I went, 'You had one [job]!'"«I wanted to be surprised,» Roker added, laughing.The beloved TV newsman's oldest daughter, Courtney Roker Laga — whom he shares with ex-wife Alice Bell -- posted a sweet montage video of herself and her husband, Wesley Laga, on Instagram, showing off their baby's first sonogram and ultrasound back in March.Courtney spoke with  about her baby news, sharing, «We are extremely excited to welcome a new member into our family and start this next chapter in our lives.

never gonna give up.Jennifer Lopez’s mom revealed Wednesday that she always knew her daughter would find her way back to Ben Affleck, 50.While Lopez, 53, was interviewed by “Today” host Hoda Kotb, 58, Guadalupe Rodríguez sat off-camera with Savannah Guthrie for a private conversation they ended up sharing with the world. “When you talked about Ben, what did you tell me?” Guthrie, 51, prompted Rodríguez, 77, to repeat on-air.“I knew that you would always get back together,” Rodríguez claimed, “because I prayed for 20 years that you would.”“OK,” Lopez rolled her eyes, insinuating that this wasn’t the first time she’s heard that from her mother.“Let’s keep going,” Lopez said, urging Kotb to shift the conversation back to business.

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Jenna Bush Hager missed a very important phone call. On Wednesday's, the host opened up about the moment Katie Holmes reached out to her — and she didn't pick up.While talking about doing research for roles, Hoda Kotb asked Holmes if she remembers the time she reached out to a particular first daughter, ahead of playing one in her film, . «I believe I did,» the actress playfully responded when asked if she called Hager, who along with her sister, Barbara Bush, was the first daughter as their father, George W.

Hoda Kotb is getting candid about an «ouch» moment.During Wednesday's, the co-hosts discussed Ariana Grande's recent video in which the pop star addresses fans' comments about her looks, prompting Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager to reflect on moments where people's words left a mark on them.Hager spoke about a time in 7th grade where a boy broke up with her after he saw her in the swimming pool. For Hager, she admitted that it still hurts.Kotb shared that it wasn't one of the comments about her body that stuck with her, but a message about her choice to become a mother later in life.

Hoda Kotb reflected on her biggest takeaways after 25 years at NBC this week, sharing her favorite lessons with Today show co-host Jenna Bush Hager. «If you've ever been one of those people who's been put in a box, and I was because I only covered hard news … when the lighter fare came up, like this show, the bosses were very, early on, sort of against me getting it,» Kotb shared. «They were just like, 'Not her.

Hoda Kotb was absent from the show on Friday morning after recently returning from vacation with her family.Co-anchor Savannah Guthrie explained Kotb's absence at the top of Friday's show, saying, «Hoda's a bit under the weather. Good to have Craig [Melvin] along with us.»Kotb, 58, had recently returned to the NBC morning show this week after being out last week on vacation for her daughters' spring break.It's been a rough few months for the journalist, who shared that her initial absence from the show back in late February and early March came amid her youngest daughter, Hope's, stint in the ICU and subsequent hospitalization.«Little Hope had to go to the hospital and she was in the ICU for a few days and then in the hospital for another week and it was really scary,» the mother of two shared at the time, without revealing what health scare had placed her 3-year-old daughter in the hospital.

Hoda Kotb and Al Roker channeled their inner Disney characters as they filmed a segment.During the America's Snacking Habits segment of the show, the weatherman admitted that he liked to consume PayDay candy bars — without the wrapper.When he was initially presented with the treat, Roker wasn't too keen to eat it on air. «It's not that appealing,» he said of the candy bar.

Hoda Kotb is enjoying some time with her daughters following her 3-year-old daughter Hope's recent health scare. The 58-year-old co-anchor is taking the week off from the NBC morning show.On Tuesday morning, Kotb's co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie announced at the top of the show that «Hoda's on vacation,» with Craig Melvin filling in. Melvin filled in on Monday as well and again on Wednesday.

Savannah Guthrie is in competition with her co-star Jenna Bush Hager - and all for a very good reason!On Thursday, the duo opened up about helping to set up their friend and colleague Hoda Kotb - which can be watched in the video below - and they both want to be the ones to find her the dream man.During the segment, Jenna admitted it was becoming "a little bit of a competition" as she told Hoda "just so you know, I'm working on it".VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager compete over Hoda KotbHoda admitted that Jenna - who has opened up about setting up her friends in the past - had a "great track record" when it came to playing matchmaker."Sure does, just ask her," Savannah sarcastically replied. The pair then came to the conclusion that they could do the work together, with Savannah telling Jenna "you find him, I'll screen him."MORE: Today welcomes temprary new star - and you won't believe who it isRELATED: Dylan Dreyer inundated with support following mistake live on-air - detailsHoda told her friends that she "trusted them implicitly" and was more than confident that if they found someone, he would be good.This isn't the first time they have discussed Hoda's dating life on Today either.

Hoda Kotb has faith in her co-hosts and friends,Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie, when it comes to finding her a man. On Thursday's episode of, the trio were discussing a story where a mother set her daughter up for a date.The conversation quickly turned to the hosts as they asked each other if they would let their parents pre-screen dates before meeting them.

 show has become a staple for American families, who invite them into their homes each day.While many know the show's anchors as a family in their own right, delivering news, entertainment, and lifestyle content to viewers across the country, less is known about the on-air talent's off-set families, who love, support them and stand by their side through it all.With the exciting news that Al Roker is gearing up to be a grandpa following a year of highs and lows for the weatherman, ET is taking a closer look at the  show anchors and their family members.Roker has been a fixture on the show since 1996, serving as the weather anchor and co-hosting the third hour of the program. In 1984, Roker married Alex Bell.

Hoda Kotb recently experienced some turmoil in her family, after her daughter, Hope Catherine, three, was hospitalized, leading the host to be absent from the Today Show for over a week.Upon her return to the show on March 6th, and revealing the reason for her absence, she was promptly inundated with support from her co-stars, celebrities, and fans alike.That included a sweet gesture from none other than Jamie Lee Curtis, who though she has been busier than ever this award season with the success of Everything Everywhere All At Once – which earned her her first Oscar win – she took a moment to extend her support to Hoda. You can watch her discussing her daughter's health battle in the video below.WATCH: Hoda Kotb tears up as she discusses daughter Hope's health battleMORE: Hoda Kotb's change to look revealed on Today following daughter Hope's hospital scareDuring Tuesday's installment of the show, which featured an appearance from Jamie herself via video call, Hoda made sure to shout her out for her kindness."I was opening packages in my apartment last night, all the Amazon stuff that you get," she recalled, adding: "And Jamie Lee – I opened a package and inside I saw two teddy bears...

Jamie Lee Curtis' moment, but that doesn't mean the 64-year-old Oscar winner isn't thinking of others. Following her emotional win at Sunday's award show, Curtis was a guest on Tuesday's  show, where she was in tears watching a video of her acceptance speech for the first time.«I hadn't watched that,» she said, wiping away tears. co-host Hoda Kotb was also moved by a personal gesture she received from Curtis.

Jenna Bush Hager partied hard in New York City with some of her Today Show cohosts on Thursday evening, but one star was missing.The Today with Hoda and Jenna star was joined by her friends and colleagues Savannah Guthrie, Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones as they celebrated the fourth anniversary of her book club, Read with Jenna. However, there was no sign of her close friend Hoda Kotb, presumably as she still prioritizes time with her family after a health scare involving her daughter.See how the Today Show marked the occasion of Jenna's book club's fourth birthday while Hoda was away last week in the video below.WATCH: Today celebrates Read with Jenna live on airReturning to the 41-year-old's celebration on Thursday evening, she and her friends were joined by numerous other authors, stars and friends at the party.

Jenna Bush Hager couldn't help but get emotional when discussing her friend and co-anchor, Hoda Kotb's return to .ET spoke with Hager at her book club party to commemorate the four-year anniversary of her  book club series, , where she shared how much Kotb's absence was felt on the show.«Hoda, makes my life full,» Hager gushed. «And it's so interesting, but you don't really know until somebody's kind of gone, unexpectedly, how much you depend on them.»«I mean, I knew I adored her, but I wrote her when she came back and I said, 'I don't even know if you know, how much you impact my life,'» she added, before getting emotional. Kotb has been on quite the emotional journey herself the last few weeks as her 3-year-old daughter, Hope, was hospitalized after spending several days in the ICU.With Hager having three children herself, the TV personality said it puts things in perspective.«I think she said it best.