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A chalky complexion and a predilection for blood are no obstacles to movie idolhood. Proof came when Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira escorted Robert Pattinson onto Rockefeller Plaza Thursday morning, on the eve of the nationwide premiere of the second “Twilight” vampire romance saga, “New Moon.”
Pompei: The Dallas Cowboys always have been regarded as one of the premier franchises in professional sports, the Yankees of the NFL. But Cowboys Stadium — this takes it to another level.
Co-written with his wife, Lisa Niemi, “The Time of My Life,” hitting bookshelves Sept. 29, details the actor’s fortitude in the face of the pancreatic cancer that took his life at age 57. “Throughout this book, you get a sense of how courageous he was,” said his publisher.
The “Da Vinci Code” author said that worldwide notoriety allowed him easier access to such arcane topics as the Freemasons as he wrote “The Lost Symbol,” but also raised challenges: “You often need to do your research under other names or through other routes.”
In ‘Dirty Dancing’ and ‘Ghost,’ he was able to play down his powerfully athletic physique by showing a real vulnerability.
Ted Kennedy Jr. and Rep. Patrick Kennedy said “True Compass,” the autobiography of their late father, Sen. Edward Kennedy, uncovers details even they didn’t know. “It’s an enormous revelation for us because these are stories we’ve never heard before,” Patrick said Monday.
Do you know someone between the ages of 8 and 12 who has what it takes to sit in one of the TODAY Show chairs and report the news? Do they think they can be the next Ann Curry, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker or Matt Lauer? If so, we'd like to see them in action because TODAY is looking for a kid reporter! If you want to apply, read the instructions and print an entry form.
Paul Karason, whose skin turned its remarkable color due to his ingesting colloidal silver as home remedy, is a slightly lighter hue than when he became a minor celebrity in early 2008 — but he’s still blue. “I’ve been anxious to try green,” he joked Thursday.
In November 2001, Alex King, then 12, and his brother Derek, 13, were charged with murder in the bludgeoning death of their father. Today, having served time in prison, they are focusing on the future. “Hopefully we can learn from our past,” Derek said.
The ex-fiancee of the reality-TV contestant who apparently committed suicide after being sought by police for the murder of his wife said she broke up with him because he wanted an “open relationship.” But, she said, there were no signs that he “might commit a murder.”
A nearly nude photo of plus-size model Lizzi Miller in the current issue of Glamour has drawn positive reaction from readers happy to see a woman with proportions like theirs. “I was just being natural, and it was just the way it came out,” Miller said.
After nearly four years in prison for tax evasion, America’s first reality show star is unapologetic, insisting he was made a victim because of his open homosexuality: “There are personal issues for the prosecutor. The prosecutorial misconduct has been egregious.”
It's the photo the whole world has gone nuts for: A curious squirrel who popped up in a couple’s vacation photo just as the shutter clicked. Many suspect the pic was altered, but it’s “100 percent undoctored,” said Melissa Brandts.
In an exclusive interview, former Somali pirate captive Capt. Richard Phillips tells TODAY’s Matt Lauer that so many interesting offers are coming in, he is not sure if he is ready just yet to return to his job as a merchant mariner.
Following his cameo with Will Ferrell in the new movie "Land of the Lost," NBC's Matt Lauer had better get used to being part of a new catchphrase.
Free after 32 years in prison, Sara Jane Moore says she was wrong, “misled” and “mistaken” in trying to assassinate President Gerald R. Ford in September 1975. However, she added: “I still believe if I hadn’t done it, someone else would.”“It was a time people don't remember. We had a war in this country, the Vietnam War,” Moore told Matt Lauer in an exclusive interview on TODAY Thursday. “This is going to sound a little strange, but I really thought that it would trigger a new revolution. We were saying the country needed to change, the only way it was going to change was a violent revolution. I genuinely thought that this might trigger that new revolution in this country.”It was only later, while spending time in solitary confinement, that the only woman ever to fire a shot at a president said she “had begun to realize that I'd been used.”“I think that I was misled, that I was mistaken. I think I made a serious error,
In a phone interview from the Will County Jail in Joliet, Ill., recorded Thursday and broadcast Friday, Drew Peterson told TODAY’s Matt Lauer that he’ll “probably be found innocent” of the 2004 murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. The 55-year-old former Bolingbrook, Ill., police sergeant was also harshly critical of the grand jury system that indicted him.
Campaigning against teen pregnancy on the TODAY show Wednesday, Bristol Palin, 18-year-old daughter of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, told Matt Lauer that a baby “is not just an accessory on your hip. This is hard work.” But she called her 4-month-old son Tripp “not a mistake at all. He’s a blessing.”
In an exclusive interview with Matt Lauer — the first Capt. Richard Phillips has given since being freed on Easter Sunday by Navy SEALs — the merchant mariner gave a dramatic first-person account of his ordeal under the guns of Somali pirates, his daring escape attempt and his “impossible” rescue.
It’s the cute little car that smiles at you. And when you see how little it costs to run it, you’ll probably smile back.
Matt Lauer returned to the "Today" show on Thursday with his arm in a sling after flipping his bicycle over a deer — only to see his playful colleagues don deer antlers.
Matt Lauer is recovering from surgery to repair the shoulder he separated when he fell off his bike while avoiding a deer that jumped in his path.
Where in the world is Matt Lauer? Staying in the USA this year.
The cookie crumbled for young Wild Freeborn. The precocious 8-year-old Girl Scout came up with an idea as independent as her name to hit her goal of peddling 12,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies this selling season — but she ran afoul of the group’s parent organization.
Michael Phelps still won’t say what was in that bong he was photographed smoking at a party in late January. In an exclusive interview with TODAY’s Matt Lauer, he said only that he had made a terrible mistake.
Media Disregards Substance Of Michael Moore's Film Instead Engage In Character Assassinationexcerpt: ""Today is the nationwide release of Michael Moore's new film Capitalism: A Love Story.
Fox News goes 10 for 10!Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.
Wife cleared of murder 'overwhelmed with emotion'Having been exonerated of charges she poisoned her Marine husband to death, Cynthia Sommer is out of prison and renewing bonds with her children.
Matt Lauer Interviews Sarah Palin Regarding David Letterman When "Today's" Matt Lauer said to Palin that Letterman had insisted the jokes were about her adult daughter, Bristol, Governor Palin said, "Matt, I would say you and anyone else are extremely naive to believe that convenient excuse of Dave's.
Carrie Prejean: My Miss California Firing Was "A Set Up" (VIDEO)Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean says she lost her crown because of a comment she made about gay marriage and not because she had been skipping appearances.
Sarah Palin "Today" Show Interview With Matt Lauer (VIDEO)Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin intensified her war of words with comedian David Letterman on Friday, claiming his controversial joke about one of her daughters had contributed to the "acceptance of abuse of young women" and calling on people to "start really rising up."
Matt Lauer ready for his new catchphraseFollowing his cameo with Will Ferrell in the new movie "Land of the Lost," NBC's Matt Lauer had better get used to being part of a new catchphrase.
Matt Lauer ready for his new catch phraseFollowing his cameo with Will Ferrell in the new movie "Land of the Lost," NBC's Matt Lauer had better get used to being part of a new catch phrase.
Myths and falsehoods surrounding the Sotomayor nominationSUMMARY: The media have advanced numerous myths and falsehoods about Sonia Sotomayor.
Matt Lauer Hit By A Deer (On His Bike!)Here's one you don't hear very often. Today Show co-host Matt Lauer had a go round with a deer on Long Island over the weekend. That in itself is fairly common...
'It's my turn to talk,' says Michael SchiavoHis effort to end life support for his brain-damaged wife divided a nation. Now, Michael Schiavo and his new wife open up to Matt Lauer .
Santelli backs off his claim that the White House was threatening him.Rick Santelli has backed off his previous claims that the White House was thratening him.
Weekend At Bernie Madoff's Matt Lauer hasn't lost a dime in the Bernie Madoff financial crisis, but still feels like a victim.
Coulter advocates punching protesters on live TVOutspoken conservative author Ann Coulter said Republicans should have "punched" two protesters who interrupted Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's speech to the Republican National Convention last September on Tuesday's "Lou Dobbs Tonight."'
Today Show Vdieo: Casey's ex-fiance: 'It was devastating'Dec. 22: Investigators confirm the body found in the Florida woods is missing toddler Caylee Anthony. TODAY's Matt Lauer talks to Casey Anthony's ex-fiance, Jesse Grund, about the tragedy.
Video: Casey's lawyer: Wait for the factsDec. 19: TODAY's Matt Lauer talks to Jose Baez, the attorney for Casey Anthony, about the child's remains found in the woods near the Anthony house.
Cruise under control: Actor says 'I learned a lesson'Tom Cruise is still willing to talk about Scientology, but he acknowledged Monday that his 2005 rant about it on TODAY came off as "arrogant." "I'm here to entertain people," the actor told TODAY's Matt Lauer Monday in New York. "That's who I am."
Cruise under control: Actor says 'I learned a lesson'Tom Cruise is still willing to talk about Scientology, but he acknowledged Monday that his 2005 rant about it on TODAY came off as "arrogant." "I'm here to entertain people," the actor told TODAY's Matt Lauer Monday in New York. "That's who I am."
Cruise under control: Actor says 'I learned a lesson'Tom Cruise is still willing to talk about Scientology, but he acknowledged Monday that his 2005 rant about it on TODAY came off as "arrogant." "I'm here to entertain people," the actor told TODAY's Matt Lauer Monday in New York. "That's who I am."
Rage in the cage: Divers recount escape from sharkTwo divers off the coast of Mexico thought they were safe inside their protective cage - until a great white shark invaded the enclosure snout-first and began tearing it apart. "I definitely thought it was over," one said.
Casey Anthony family headed West -- and to prime-timeExcerpt: The Casey Anthony case is back in prime time the same week it's back in court. Her parents -- George and Cindy Anthony -- are in California on Wednesday for an apperance on CNN's Larry King Live. They are expected to take questions from callers.
Political analysis : Sarah Palin Tells Matt Lauer Some More LiesSarah Palin went on the Today show wearing the same faux-bondage pink jacket she wore the day after the whole "Wasilla hillbillies raiding Neiman Marcus" scandal broke.
Daily Intel Falling Away Tom Cruise Roasts Matt LauerWe don't know if he rappelled down the side of the New York Hilton or got dropped off by a spaceship, but Tom Cruise's surprise appearance at the infernally long Friars Club roast of Matt Lauer this afternoon may have been his finest performance since convincing us to sit through …
Angelina Jolie Hints At Another AdoptionAcademy Award winning actress, Angelina Jolie stars in this month's Eastwood directed, "Changeling" and hints to Today Show's Matt Lauer that she and Brad Pitt are considering adopting their seventh child in the near future.
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