TV Buzz Jay Leno showed us that whether you are a Democrat or Republican, “Call Me Maybe” makes you put all your differences aside and just dance.
TV Buzz Fallon read some thank you letters to the cast of the “Today” show during an interview with Matt Lauer. They were so raw and emotional and true.
TV Buzz The fourth hour of “Today” was dedicated to airing LIVE plastic surgeries throughout the episode and Kathie Lee and Hoda even got procedures done themselves! I know, I can't believe this was broadcast on morning tv, either.
Shift Buzz The happy couple announced the news on the “Today” show this morning. After a very public struggle to conceive — failed IVF treatments, a miscarriage, and a breast cancer diagnosis — Giuliana and Bill are finally expecting a baby by way of a surrogate.
Celebrity Buzz Howard Stern wrote a nice love letter in honor of the Today Show iron man nabbing a spot on Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World list. Stern even included the fact that Matt's wife Annette is his preferred third party in a fantasy ménage à trois. How sweet! (via time.com)
Music Buzz Wilson Phillips was on “Today” this morning, performing their song “Hold on.” But how did it hold up to their performance in “Bridesmaids?”
Celebrity Buzz Wait, so does this mean Alec Baldwin really is leaving “30 Rock” at the end of the season?
Animals Buzz That little Beyonce pup is just TOO CUTE! And yet, somehow, Kathie Lee manages to make it all about dog penis. Still: CUTE!
Shift Buzz Everyone's panties are still in a twist over this woman and I still don't know why.
Shift Buzz She tweeted that the governor “was really nice.”
Shift Buzz Will Ann Curry survive having to share her hosting duties? More importantly, will YOU?
Shift Buzz This is already so awkward. What's going to happen when Palin hosts the “Today” show tomorrow?
Celebrity Buzz Charlie Sheen was on “Today” this morning for the one-year anniversary of his epic breakdown. He proved once and for all he is back in action and better than ever. Kind of.
TV Buzz At the end of Jenna Bush Hager's “Today Show” appearance this morning, Matt Lauer remarked, “You can't put [this] humiliation aside.” I sure hope her daddy is proud!
TV Buzz During a group interview with the cast of “Mad Men” this morning, Matt Lauer singled out the Hamm to ask him to re-clarify his comments about Kim Kardashian being a “fucking idiot.”
TV Buzz If you're going to stand in the crowd at 30 Rock during a taping of the “Today Show,” you might as well make yourself seen.
TV Buzz “Community” returns tonight (!!!) and so NBC must truly be in a giving mood since they unleashed Joel onto the ladies of the 4th hour. Considering that they're possibly the most-targeted show on “The Soup,” (Sorry, Tyra.) it was obviously going to be full of win.
TV Buzz This is the absolute right way to do an appearance on Kathie Lee and Hoda's 4th hour. Well played, gentlemen.
TV Buzz Like the hordes of teen girls who skipped school today, Hoda Kotb skipped work so she could be there for teen pop sensation One Direction's Today Show debut.
TV Buzz Earlier today, the “Today Show” aired their exclusive interview with the fallen starlet in which she discussed her current state of affairs. She answered Matt Lauer's questions about making at career comeback at the age of 25, how she managed to get the gig hosting SNL (she says she harassed Lorne Michaels via email), and whether or not she's sober at the moment.
TV Buzz I bet Zac Efron wasn't expecting to discuss the condom he dropped on the red carpet during his “Today Show” interview to promote “The Lorax” this morning. Matt Lauer: never afraid to ask the tough questions!
Celebrity Buzz This morning, Paula Deen sat down with the “Today Show” to address the claim that she has diabetes. Deen says she was diagnosed over three years ago but waited until today to say anything because she “had to figure things out in my own head.” “I've always encouraged moderation,” she continued, and remains hopeful: “I'm here today to let the world know, it is not a death sentence.”
TV Buzz “The controversy is irrelevant to me,” said Gervais in an interview with Matt Lauer. “I might even really be drunk,” he says. I, for one, can't wait to see who he attacks this year.
TV Buzz Best Today Show segment with a celebrity chef ever.
The mysterious author behind the Secret Series of children's books popped up on The Today Show this morning for a fun chat with some fans.
Kathie Lee and Hoda can't convince Modern Family's Sofia Vergara to join them and go au naturel on their makeup free episode.
I don't really have an opinion about the Australian Justin Bieber, but this is really, really cute.
WOW. This was probably the most uncomfortable I've ever felt while watching a “Today Show” segment. (via today.com)
The Today Show's Dr. Nancy Snyderman has some tough words for the skinny WASP moms-to-be on the Upper East Side who can't chill the hell out with the crazy exercise routines while they're pregnant and just have a root beer float like they're supposed to. (via moms.today.com)