Hoda Kotb Says Goodbye to Today
After 26 years with Today, Hoda Kotb is stepping away from her co-anchor chair—but she’s not leaving the NBC family altogether. Back in September, Hoda announced her departure from the morning show, which will officially take place in January.
Taking her seat is none other than Craig Melvin, a trusted face on NBC News for the past 14 years. Currently serving as a news anchor on Today and a co-host on the show’s 3rd Hour, Craig will join Savannah Guthrie as co-anchor starting January 13th. Fans are excited to see the chemistry between the two as they kick off this new chapter.
Oprah Sets the Record Straight on Campaign Rumors
Recently, The Shade Room posted a story suggesting that Oprah was paid $1 million to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign and appear at the Unite For America event in Detroit this past September.
In a rare move, Oprah herself jumped into the comments to clear the air. She began by acknowledging her usual silence on social media but emphasized that this was a lie she couldn’t let grow. Oprah firmly stated, “I was not paid a dime. My time and energy was my way of supporting the campaign.”
However, she did clarify that her production company, Harpo, was compensated for the live-streaming event, ensuring her team and crew were fairly paid for their work. As always, Oprah’s transparency and integrity shone through.
Joy Reid, Don Lemon, and The Guardian Quit X (Formerly Twitter)
The exodus from X continues as MSNBC correspondent Joy Reid announced her decision to leave the platform, citing concerns over its current direction under owner Elon Musk. Reid, who had 1.9 million followers, bid farewell to the platform, joining a growing list of prominent figures and organizations taking a stand.
The Guardian, a respected online news source, also deleted its account, explaining that “the benefits of being on X are outweighed by the negatives,” and resources could be better allocated elsewhere.
Meanwhile, news correspondent Don Lemon also shared his decision to leave, reflecting on how X no longer aligns with its original promise of being a hub for honest debate and free speech.
The People Have Spoken: Sexiest Men of 2024
The People’s Readers’ Choice Awards for the Sexiest Men have crowned some sizzling winners this year, based on over 36,000 votes. Here are some of the highlights:
Shemar Moore: Named Gen X’s Sexiest Male (and honestly, no surprises here).
Mark Consuelos: Dubbed the Sexiest Talk Show Host.
Travis and Jason Kelce: These NFL brothers tied as the Sexiest Male Podcast Hosts, edging out T.J. Holmes.
Tim McGraw: The country star beat out Denzel Washington to take the title of Sexiest Longest-Married Star.