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The View Matt Lauer Responds to Allegations in Op-Ed The disgraced former NBC anchor blasted Ronan Farrow’s reporting about his sexual misconduct allegations — the co-hosts discuss. “I was really surprised that Mediate would actually publish this op-ed,” says Sunny Hostin. “Clearly, you know, Matt Lauer has an axe to grind.” “He didn’t do himself any favors by trying to attack Ronan Farrow, who by all accounts is a fantastic journalist,” Hostin continues. “I just didn’t understand where he was coming from on this.” “I don’t care anything what that guy has to say,” Meghan McCain says of Lauer. “He’s been accused credibly numerous times of sexual assault against numerous women.” “I just think the timing of this is very fishy,” McCain continues. “We’re in the middle of a huge global pandemic. I want to know what article Ronan Farrow was working on that seems to be threatening so many people in media.” “It worries me that… a Pulitzer prize-winner does his inv...

Hoda Kotb E! NEWS -- No one is happier for Hoda Kotb's career advancement than Matt Lauer. Hours ago, Kotb was named Lauer's successor as co-anchor of Today. She will join Savannah Guthrie for two hours a day, starting at 7 a.m., and will continue to clink wine glasses with Kathie Lee Gifford in the fourth hour. E! News spoke to Kotb in between segments Tuesday, where she revealed Lauer was among those who privately congratulated her on the promotion. "He was sweet this morning. Certain texts popped up, and there was one from Matt: 'Congratulations!'" said Kotb, who joined Today a decade ago. "And he said some nice words." Lauer has stayed out of the public eye since he was fired from NBC News in November amid allegations of sexual misconduct. A staple on Today since the '90s, he was "embarrassed" after coming clean. "There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused other...

Matt Lauer Conversation @ The View Hot Topics @ The View : Matt Lauer fired from NBC over sexual misconduct allegations. "This was really hard for me to hear because I grew up at the Today show and I worked with Matt for years and years," Sara Haines said of her experience at NBC after the long-time anchor was fired due to "inappropriate sexual behavior." "He was someone that cheerleaded for me and supported me — and as I know Savannah said, he was extremely beloved there." "I do commend the person with the bravery who comes out to speak about any of this type of behavior." "I feel for my friends over there today because I know it's a dark day there at the Today show — it's just hard."

**** THE GLORIOUS CORNER Story By: G.H. Harding **** Matt Lauer Has Powers At NBC TODAY SHOW MADNESS --- What’s in the water over at NBC/Universal? Having just gotten somewhat over the Ann Curry-debacle, there’s been a flurry of stories about the morning show crew; with Natalie Morales and Willie Geist suddenly being fired and Hoda Kotb replacing Savannah Guthrie. Yesterday, on their 9:00-AM hour, the so-named Today’s Take, Geist and Morales addressed it directly. A big rumor was that Matt Lauer went to the powers that be and instructed them NOT to do this, which resulted in the immediate firing of a NBC exec.  The once untouchable Today Show, which is limping to the end of its 63rd year amid backbiting, talent anxiety, lurid headlines, and for the past two years, second-place ratings, have cost the network news division tens of millions of dollars in advertising revenue. This latest embarrassment—Monday night’s very public dismissal of ...

Matt Lauer Hoda Kotb And Kathie Lee Gifford Ann Curry And Al Roker Natalie Morales Matt Lauer And Meredith Vieira Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira along with Natalie Morales, Ann Curry,Al Roker got into the Halloween sprit at NBC's "Today Show" in New York City. Photos By: RD / Dziekan / Retna Digital

Mario Lopez Matt Lauer With Anne Curry, Meredith Vieira And Al Roker Today Show Host Matt Lauer was roasted by Ann Curry, Meredith Vieira and Al Roker by the Friars Club. He was joined by Lauer's Closest friends and colleagues at the New York Hilton last night in New York City. Mario Lopez also joined in the fun with many other celebrities. Photo By: RD/ Leon / Retna Digtal

Prince Harry and Prince William British royals PRINCE WILLIAM and HARRY have opened their hearts in a revealing TV interview.The pair have recorded an interview with American morning show NBC's Today, and it promises to be explosive viewing when it is aired later this month (May 07). Interviewer Matt Lauer says, "They were quite open and they talked a lot about their mom and about the pressures they face… the exposure and the over exposure and their quest for normalcy."They treat it like the Holy Grail. They don’t think they will ever be able to attain it. A source on the show tells British newspaper the Daily Express, "The young men speak frankly about absolutely everything - their mother’s untimely death, Harry going to war in Iraq and how they feel about the paparazzi." The interview will air days before the Diana, Princess of Wales memorial concert on July 1st, which the princes have organized to commemorate what would have been their late mother’s 46th bir...

Matt Lauer's wife has filed for legal separation according to published reports.Annette Roque Lauer, who married Matt eight years ago, filed a petition for legal separation last month, according to Rush & Molloy of the NY Daily News . The columnists say Lauer withdrew her petition, but everyone in the media is on high alert for the story that could be the breakup of the year. A rep for the couple told Rush & Molloy that the pair is "not divorcing." Personally, it's sad as Matt is one of the nicest guys around, always nice and always ready to pose for a photo. He is one celebrity with class, and he should talk to me on how to avoid the media frenzy that is bound to happen as we speak!