All posts tagged: Hager

Jenna Bush Hager and Random House Publishing Group Partner to Publish Emerging Writers

Jenna Bush Hager and Random House Publishing Group Partner to Publish Emerging Writers

Published by skeptic

On the new venture, Bush Hager said, “I’m thrilled to be partnering with the Random House Publishing Group to bring Thousand Voices Books to life. This new venture is a natural extension of my passion for books and reading, and an existing collaboration with writers and publishers, but still entirely new and exciting.” So far, Bush Hager has already acquired six books for the new program: Conform by Ariel Sullivan Laws and Logic by Debra Curtis Liar’s Dice by Juliet Faithfull June Baby by Shannon Garvey Abby Offsides by Anna McCallie Into the Blue by Emma Brodie The first book to be published under the Thousand Voices x RHPG program, Conform by Ariel Sullivan, is set to be published in October this year through Ballantine. To learn more about the program, and to read more about the books, visit Penguin Random House’s announcement. Find more news and stories of interest from the book world in Breaking in Books. Source link

Today’s Jenna Bush Hager details devastating situation in personal life

Today’s Jenna Bush Hager details devastating situation in personal life

Published by skeptic

Jenna Bush Hager is incredibly real and often shares details of her personal life on Today. And on Wednesday’s episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna, the NBC star told co-star Hoda Kotb about a devastating turn of events at home, impacting her oldest daughter Mila, 11. The daughter of George W. Bush revealed that Mila’s cat, Hollywood Hager, had gone missing over the summer, and that it had “hurt her heart”. Jenna Bush Hager explains sad situation at home Despite going to great lengths to find Holly, the family cat is still missing, and Jenna admitted that she couldn’t help blame herself.  In the footage above, Jenna went on to reveal some happier news, that Mila was planning on adopting a kitten and that they were welcoming a “new member of the household,” today. Jenna Bush Hager’s cat Holly with their other cat Mango The doting mom told Hoda that she hoped that the new kitten would encourage Holly to come back home. After the footage was shared on Instagram, viewers took to the …

Today Show undergoes big switch up with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager – details

Today Show undergoes big switch up with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager – details

Published by skeptic

The Today Show is going overseas! Well, at least temporarily, with the Fourth Hour, aka Today with Hoda and Jenna, set to switch things up for the next pair of shows. Hoda Kotb was absent from the First Hour of Today on Wednesday, being replaced by Craig Melvin, as her co-anchor Savannah Guthrie teased she was “on assignment” with Jenna Bush Hager. As it turns out, the Fourth Hour co-anchors will actually be spending the remainder of their week in the lush island of Bermuda, where they will film their morning talk show. You may also likeHoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager celebrate five years as co-hosts The duo announced in late April that for two installments of their show, they will film in Bermuda as part of their “Hoda & Jenna’s Trippin’” travel series, which will air live on May 9 and 10. They will be staying and filming at The Loren at Pink Beach Hotel, and as per a press release, their “‘Bermuda Bash’ will explore the island’s breathtaking pink sands and turquoise water and …

Today’s Jenna Bush Hager showcases toned bare legs in tiny mini dress in summer-ready look

Today’s Jenna Bush Hager showcases toned bare legs in tiny mini dress in summer-ready look

Published by skeptic

Jenna Bush Hager is embracing the warmer weather in New York City with her wardrobe choices this week, and she’s looking incredibly stylish in the process!  The Today Show anchor stepped out on Tuesday dressed to impress, opting to wear a tailored green mini dress that cinched in at the waist, teamed with a pair of statement white boots.  These added height to the NBC star, and perfectly completed her look.  You may also likeVIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb celebrate their fifth work anniversary Jenna’s fashion has been the talking point of Today viewers, as many fans have taken to Instagram to compliment her on her appearance this week. “Jenna is just glowing this week,” one wrote, while another commented: “Loving Jenna’s outfits at the moment.” A third added: “Jenna looks gorgeous.”  Jenna has been working on the Fourth Hour of Today since 2019, having taken over from Kathie Lee Gifford, who left to go onto retirement at the end of 2018.  Jenna Bush Hager looked effortlessly stylish in a green mini dress …

Today’s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager announce special news they have ‘been waiting for’ after anniversary

Today’s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager announce special news they have ‘been waiting for’ after anniversary

Published by skeptic

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager are continuing to celebrate their five year anniversary as co-hosts, and they are doing so away from Today Show studios! The 4th Hour with Hoda & Jenna anchors marked their fifth year as co-hosts on April 8; Hoda first joined NBC as a correspondent for Dateline in 1998, and started hosting 4th Hour in 2007, before joining Savannah Guthrie as the first hour’s co-anchor in 2018, meanwhile Jenna joined the NBC family in 2009, and replaced Kathie Lee Gifford as Hoda’s co-host in 2019. Earlier this month, they celebrated the milestone on the show, reflecting on their special time together, and now, they’re taking their festivities on the road. You may also likeWATCH: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager celebrate fifth anniversary of becoming co-hosts On the Monday, April 22 installment of their talk show, the two announced their upcoming “huge plans” revealing they are taking their show all the way to Bermuda. “We have been waiting for this trip, we have been waiting and waiting and it is …

Hoda Kotb reveals what she really thought of Jenna Bush Hager when she first joined Today

Hoda Kotb reveals what she really thought of Jenna Bush Hager when she first joined Today

Published by skeptic

It’s officially been five years of Today with Hoda and Jenna, with the newly revamped Fourth Hour premiering on April 8, 2019 with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager. Jenna, now 42, succeeded Kathie Lee Gifford, who’d hosted alongside Hoda, now 59, from 2008-2019, and their partnership immediately clicked, leading them to develop a close on and off-screen relationship. To celebrate the five year anniversary of their show, Hoda and Jenna aired a two-day special recording from New Orleans this past week, and spoke with Entertainment Tonight about their adventures as co-anchors. You may also likeHoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager celebrate fifth anniversary of becoming co-hosts On their “Spilling The E-Tea” segment, Hoda was asked what she thought of Jenna on their first day together five years ago, and the longtime NBC anchor looked back on the time with fondness. “I thought that you were super excited. You were kinda scared, which I liked,” she recalled. “But the thing that I remember the most about you on that day – and every day since …

What Kathie Lee Gifford just said about returning to Today with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager

What Kathie Lee Gifford just said about returning to Today with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager

Published by skeptic

Kathie Lee Gifford entered a second wave of her daytime fame in 2008 when she joined the Fourth Hour of Today with Hoda Kotb, replacing Natalie Morales and Ann Curry. The 70-year-old TV veteran returned to the iconic Studio 1A at Rockefeller Plaza on Tuesday, March 26 with her daughter Cassidy to promote their upcoming TV show The Baxters. They were guests on Today with Hoda & Jenna with her former co-anchor Hoda and Jenna Bush Hager, and reminisced on times spent in the hot seat herself. After leaving the show behind in December 2018, Kathie Lee reflected on being back, saying: “It feels good, it’s been five years,” and decided to get a little playful with the new hosts. When Jenna asked: “Can you believe that?” she quipped back: “You wanted my job so badly. Hope you’re happy now!” side eyeing them as they broke down laughing and hiding a snicker herself. They couldn’t hold back their laughter for a good few seconds, at which point her daughter Cassidy said: “So sorry, Jenna,” and …

Jenna Bush Hager has unexpected response to women who flirt with her husband Henry

Jenna Bush Hager has unexpected response to women who flirt with her husband Henry

Published by skeptic

Jenna Bush Hager has been married to her husband, Henry Hager, since 2008 and there is one surprising way they keep the spark alive in their relationship.  The Today star, 42, admitted that while it might be “weird” for others, she “sometimes” enjoys watching women openly flirt with her husband.  Speaking to her co-host Hoda Kotb during a ‘Girl Code’ segment on Monday, Jenna made the unexpected revelation after a female viewer expressed concern about a friend constantly flirting with her husband.  © GettyJenna and Henry married in 2008 While Hoda appeared to be strongly against flirting with someone else’s partner, Jenna didn’t feel the same way. “This may be weird, but sometimes I like it when people flirt with Henry,” Jenna said.  When Hoda asked her why, she replied: “I don’t know, I’m just like, ‘Baby girls still got it!’” before she clarified: “Because I am very secure in our relationship. So, I’m like, ‘Oh, there you are.’”  Jenna even admitted that she finds it “attractive” if Henry flirts back – but she still has her …

Hoda Kotb reveals she’s planning third date with mystery man introduced to her by Jenna Bush Hager

Hoda Kotb reveals she’s planning third date with mystery man introduced to her by Jenna Bush Hager

Published by skeptic

Hoda Kotb is embarking on a new chapter in her love life, with plans already underway for a third date with a man introduced to her by her co-host and friend, Jenna Bush Hager.  In a candid conversation with Entertainment Tonight, the 59-year-old Today with Hoda & Jenna co-anchor shared insights into her budding romance and the role Jenna played in sparking this connection. Jenna, who Hoda praises as a “great picker” when it comes to setting up friends, facilitated the introduction, despite not knowing Hoda’s new interest very closely.  “Jenna is a great picker; she really is,” Hoda expressed. “She goes, ‘Look, I just want you to know: I don’t really know him. A friend of mine knows a friend.’” © ABCHoda explains she’s going on a third date Reflecting on her recent dating experience, Hoda revealed that she thoroughly enjoyed her second date with the man, a sentiment that encouraged her to embrace life’s possibilities.  “I had a great time,” she said, emphasizing the importance of stepping out and experiencing life. “You know what? …

Hoda Kotb Reveals She’s on Her Third Date With the Man Jenna Bush Hager Set Her Up With (Exclusive)

Hoda Kotb Reveals She’s on Her Third Date With the Man Jenna Bush Hager Set Her Up With (Exclusive)

Published by Sam

Hoda Kotb is back in the dating game! Days after the Today show personality revealed that she’d gone on her first date in two years, ET’s Rachel Smith got an update on Kotb’s brewing romance. Kotb told ET that she met the man in question through her colleague and pal, Jenna Bush Hager. “Jenna is like, ‘How did I do?’ because she wants to go to Heaven. Apparently, if you match three people up [you get to go],” Kotb quipped, before praising Hager as “a great picker.” “I had a great time… I had a great time on our date. I loved it,” she gushed. “There has been a second one already. Hey, that’s how it goes… We’ll have our third coming up. It’s really fun.” Kotb, who split from her longtime love, Joel Schiffman, in January 2022, explained why she was ready to get back out there. “Life is beautiful. Try things, go out, get out of your house and your apartment. I feel like life is meant to be experienced and [you should] step out into …