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Luke Bryan might just be one of the liveliest and most chipper artists in the country music scene, but he has definitely gone through his fair share of tough times.MORE: How Luke Bryan had everyone in tears over incredibly thoughtful gesture for two young fansThe singer and American Idol judge lost his brother Chris and sister Kelly unexpectedly when he was still young, hitting especially hard coming from a tight-knit family.VIDEO: Luke Bryan celebrates special anniversary with wife CarolineIn a 2021 interview with Today's Willie Geist ahead of his docuseries Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary, he opened up about his siblings and the emotional anxiety talking about them sometimes caused.Reflecting on his older brother's passing, he said: "When Chris passed away, it was devastating because no one was more fired up about me going to Nashville than him."MORE: Luke Bryan clears the air on news regarding painful injuryWhen asked by Willie whether there was any hesitation involved in talking through it all, Luke stated: "When you start talking about the loss of siblings…you almost feel anxiety about telling aspects of your life that are tragic."But then, I remember that there are people out there that have gone through similar stuff that I have," the country star added, getting emotional as he did so.  Luke relies on his support system, his wife Caroline"And at the end of the day we're trying to just tell the story, like we say it, my dirt road diary."After his brother-in-law passed away of a heart attack seven years following his sister's death, Luke and his wife Caroline took in their three children as their own.MORE: Luke Bryan opens up about upcoming CMA hosting gig: 'Such a privilege'MORE: Luke Bryan shares bittersweet update

Craig Melvin lost his beloved brother, Lawrence, to colorectal cancer and his efforts to raise awareness of the disease are as strong as ever. The Today show host and his wife, Lindsay, hosted The Bottoms Up Invitational golf tournament over the weekend and he spoke to HELLO! in an exclusive chat ahead of the event. MORE: Craig Melvin details heartbreaking details of father's battle with addiction Craig's sibling was only 39 years old when he was tragically diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after suffering with abdominal pain and weight loss.WATCH: Craig Melvin opens up about his family and his father overcoming addiction It was a shock to him and his loved ones who were unaware that there was a history of the disease in Craig's family. Now the TV star is working tirelessly with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance in a bid to boost screenings, raise money for research and to destigmatize this type of cancer which is 100% preventable.MORE: Craig Melvin takes on exciting project away from Today GALLERY: The Today show hosts' epic homes: Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager, more"Before my brother died I became very involved in the Colorectal Cancer Alliance," Craig told HELLO!.

Kevin Bacon kicked off his storied acting career in the late 1970's, and after so many decades on screen, there are a lot of ups and downs to look back to and discuss.MORE: Kevin Bacon's daughter Sosie shares unexpected baby photos as fans reactThat is exactly what he did during a recent interview with Today Show's Willie Geist, where the two discussed the actor's past work and lengthy career.Naturally, they focused on Kevin's iconic role in 1984's Footloose, and as he opened up about the film's ever-lasting prevalence even decades later, he grew emotional expressing just how much being a part of the Footloose movement meant to him.WATCH: Kevin and Kyra's love storyMORE: Kevin Bacon shares never-before-seen home video of life with Kyra Sedgwick in latest heartfelt tributeWhen asked by Willie how it felt that forty years later, his hit movie's relevance was still going strong, he firmly stated: "I love it."He explained: "I think it's great. It's like all of those things that you think 'Oh, my gosh, is it ever going to go away?' At a certain point, you have to embrace the beast.""I think that it was a great gift to be part of that movie," the father-of-two maintained.

Kevin Bacon is looking back on Footloose, almost 40 years after it was first released.

Gwyneth Paltrow is satisfied with her career change. The 49-year-old Goop founder revealed she does not miss acting in a preview of her interview with Willie Geist on "Sunday Today." "I really don't miss it at all. I think I'm so lucky that I got to do it, and I'm sure I still will at some point," she says of her acting career.

The hosts of “Morning Joe” were disgusted Thursday morning after a Capitol police officer who was injured during the Jan. 6 insurrection revealed that most of the Republican lawmakers he protected that day avoid interacting with him.During his appearance on the show, Aquilino Gonell recounted his experience from the historic day, telling the hosts he spent “almost five hours” fighting rioters as they stormed the Capitol.

Today Show know that after years on air, the show's stars are truly like family.

Willie Geist is a doting family man and recently celebrated his 19th wedding anniversary to wife Christina Sharkey Geist.MORE: Al Roker gets choked up talking about son Nick growing upWhile the Sunday Today star is a familiar face on TV, he doesn't tend to share too many personal posts on social media, and either does Christina.However, over the weekend, Christina had reason to celebrate as she posted a series of family snapshots from a relative's graduation - even apologising for her antics in the process!VIDEO: Willie Geist reveals history with wife ChristinaIn one picture, she was seen riding an inflatable shark with her relatives, alongside the caption: "The OG (shark emoji) and our (shark). Happy Graduation, Kieran! Sorry your friends had to witness me riding it."MORE: Al Roker shares unexpected video for daughter revealing unfortunate health diagnosisMORE: Al Roker's new video sparks conversation about son Nick's futureFans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Love it!" while another posted crying with laughter emojis.

One of Mike Myers’ most famous characters was influenced by his mom.

Sienna Miller is forty, flirty, and thriving! Fresh off of the debut of her new show, Anatomy of a Scandal, which is bound to be a hit, the star sat down with Today's Willie Geist and opened up about why she's enjoying forty more than any other age.WATCH: Sienna Miller wowed fans in a white satin figure-hugging dressThe actress gave a rare glimpse into her personal life and shared how her new role was both challenging yet relatable.During the interview, she offered a hopeful message to those who feel societal pressures about turning 40, explaining that: "I wouldn't change it for anything, I don't think I've ever felt better. I don't… I actually have never felt more settled, content."WATCH: The trailer for Anatomy of a ScandalMORE: Jude Law's relationship timeline with ex Sienna MillerShe admitted that: "As a young woman, I was really aware of what people thought, and I was sort of dissociated from the persona that the media were creating, which was selling papers."The actress expressed she felt the need to prove herself, but since the milestone birthday, she said: "Now I'm like, whatever.

Hoda Kotb often shares glimpses into her personal life when on Today or Today with Hoda and Jenna, opening up recently about a rather embarrassing childhood memory.MORE: Hoda Kotb's new TV role revealed - meet her co-starsOn a recent installment of the show without her usual co-host Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda talked to replacement co-star Willie Geist about being stuck in the friend-zone.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager host New Year's Eve Special"I feel like I was always seen as the friend," she said. "When someone would approach at the dance, I would think 'it's happening, it's happening,' and they're like 'hey, do you think your friend would dance with me if I asked?'""No!" Willie replied, supporting her by saying: "It's hard to believe sitting here today."MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's stand-in hosts get Today viewers talkingHoda then launched into a story she described as "super painful," opening up about an incident when she was at a party."We were playing spin the bottle, we were in seventh grade, just for the kiss.

Eugene Daniels, White House correspondent for Politico and Playbook co-author, has been promoted to senior contributor to Morning Joe.

Nearly eight months after Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul, he reflected on his “heart incident” and his recovery.

A doting stepdad! Blake Shelton has a special bond with Gwen Stefani’s three sons.

set of his AMC show “Better Call Saul.”The 59-year-old actor sat down with NBC “Today” show host Willie Geist to discuss his “shocking” July 2021 health scare in a candid interview set to air Sunday. He explained that doctors clarified he had a “heart incident” and not a heart attack, explaining his “widow-maker artery was completely blocked.“That’s why it’s called the widow-maker, ’cause you die when that happens. But I went down.

Friends star Courteney Cox has detailed a cast trip to Las Vegas organised by the show’s director James “Jim” Burrows.In conversation with Today’s Willie Geist for a Sunday Sitdown interview (per the New York Post), the actor described the holiday which took place just before the show aired in 1994.“He gave us all $500 (£380). And he said, ‘I want you to take care, like, really take notice of this moment because it will be the last time that all six of you together can walk through a casino,’” she said.

Courteney Cox and her co-stars appeared in 236 episode of “Friends”, although she’s admitting she doesn’t remember a lot of them.

The one where she didn’t remember. Courteney Cox joined her Friends costars during the HBO Max reunion special last year — but that doesn’t mean she recalled all of her scenes as Monica Geller.

Putting it all out there. Drew Barrymore has not held back about the struggles of returning to the dating scene following her split from ex-husband Will Kopelman.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterIna Garten’s new Discovery Plus series, “Be My Guest With Ina Garten,” has been renewed for two additional seasons ahead of its launch on March 26.The show will launch with full episodes on Discovery Plus, to be followed by a “food-centric half-hour” airing on Food Network at 12 p.m. ET, along with the debut of a companion podcast.Season 1 consists of four episodes, rolled out weekly in the same manner as the premiere.“Be My Guest With Ina Garten” features Barefoot Contessa inviting friends old and new to her East Hampton home for a day of conversation, connection, food and fun visits to some of her favorite local spots.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMSNBC’s “Morning Joe” will soon become a mid-morning affair when the cable-news outlet expands it to four hours starting April 4.MSNBC plans to air the program from its usual starting point at 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. now, pre-empting a 9 o’clock hour that had previously been earmarked for more traditional news coverage.

Liam Neeson is opening up about being an action star at age at age 69. 

NEW YORK -- MSNBC announced Thursday that business journalist Stephanie Ruhle will replace Brian Williams on the nightly newscast “The 11th Hour,” and that “Morning Joe” will expand to four hours.Ruhle, who will continue as a senior business analyst across other NBC News programs, had been host of the 9 a.m. Eastern hour on the news network.In a memo to staff, MSNBC President Rashida Jones said Ruhle will bring her “business acumen, hard-hitting interview style and original reporting” to the 11 p.m.

Home is where the heart is! Christina Haack, Ben and Erin Napier and more HGTV stars aren’t just focused on making other people’s houses feel like home — they are also very family-oriented in their own lives.

Goldie Hawn is a family woman through and through and it's not just her own offspring she cares about. The big-hearted star regularly uses her fame for good and her latest announcement is no different. MORE: Goldie Hawn shares support for son Oliver Hudsons new career moveGoldie took to Instagram with a heartwarming update recorded from inside her family home and fans were blown away. WATCH: Goldie Hawn shares uplifting news about her charity MindUPThe actress shared news about her charity MindUP with a segment from an interview with Willie Geist and an explanatory caption which read: "I am thrilled to announce that we are officially launching MindUP for Life Digital tomorrow! I loved speaking to @williegeist on #SundayTODAY about my dream to make @mindup easily accessible online to teachers, parents, caregivers and all adults across the globe. MORE: Oliver Hudson's idyllic living situation between two states revealedMORE: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's unusual punishment to Oliver Hudson revealedShe continued: "MindUP is needed today more than ever and I am so proud to be able to deliver our program digitally to address the needs of our youth’s mental health and help create a better world for our children, grandchildren and future generations." Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have a beautiful blended family Goldie founded MindUP in 2003 when she took a 15-year break from acting in search of a new purpose. "We need to build a kinder world," said Goldie who has reached more than 7million children around the world through her mental health organization. MORE: Goldie Hawn supports famous daughter-in-law during emotional end of an eraMORE: Goldie Hawn has the most incredible reaction to her son Oliver Hudson's achievementHer

master the art of lemon bar- making and roast chicken. The 73-year-old’s show has been on the Food Network roster for 19 years.

Colson Baker, better known by his stage name Machine Gun Kelly, is warning fans and curious listeners to be prepared to hear something they’ve never heard before come 2022. That’s when the “Papercuts” singer said his sixth studio album, Born With Horns, is set to debut with a whole a new sound, the rock star told NBC’s Willie Geist in an interview set to air on Sunday TODAY October 10. “Lyrically, it definitely goes deeper,” the musician said in a clip teasing the upcoming interview.

Clayton Davis Two early and critical precursors to the awards season have announced their voting dates and annual galas. First, the National Board of Review will reveal its 2021 honorees on Tuesday, Nov.

The National Board of Review said Wednesday that it will announce its 2021 honorees on November 30, returning it its regular late-fall position as one of the first critics groups to weigh in on the best films of the year. Winners will be celebrated in an awards gala January 11, 2022 in a ceremony hosted by NBC News’ Willie Geist.