Tag Archives: Matt Lauer

Lance Armstrong and Matt Lauer Injured in Cycling Accidents

No, Lance Armstrong didn’t run over Matt Lauer during a training ride. Rather, the two quasi-celebs, who happen to share the same haircut, were involved in two separate bicycle accidents, which left them both hospitalized. Armstrong reportedly remains hospitalized in Spain following a crash this morning. The seven-time Tour de France champ was participating in his first professional race on European soil since winning his last yellow jersey when he got caught up in a massive pile-up involving dozens of other riders. Reports say Armstrong went down about 12.5 miles from the finish line during the first stage of the … Continue reading →

Tom Cruise Regretful of ‘Glib’ Comment

Tom Cruise has been many things –movie star, three time husband, father of three, Scientologist spokesman – but one would hardly call him humble. However, after several years of outrageous, unheard of (at least in his case) antics, Tom Cruise is now admitting he has had at least one regret moment. Cruise returned to the “Today” show to admit that his tongue lashing of Matt Lauer four years ago was a bit over the top. In the original interview with Lauer, Cruise argued that psychiatry was a “pseudoscience.” When Lauer tried to say he knew people that psychiatry had helped, … Continue reading →

Why Her?

I worked in television news for more than a decade. I know all about the gimmicks, stunts and over-the-top stories news directors pepper their shows with during the critical November ratings period. That said there’s no reason I should be surprised that NBC is sending their “Today” show anchors to the “Ends of the Earth” in a feature that begins airing Monday. However, I do question why they chose newsreader Ann Curry to be the one to climb Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro. I guess Matt and Meredith refused. As a ratings stunt the popular morning show is sending Matt Lauer, Meredith … Continue reading →

NBC to Matt Lauer: “Shame On You!”

I like Matt Lauer. Okay, I’ve never met the guy, but I do enjoy watching him co-anchor NBC’s “Today” show. I especially enjoyed watching him sheepishly admit to a mistake he made during a recent story. For you non-“Today” viewers, this week the morning show is running a series called “Today on the Trail,” in which show anchors follow presidential contenders on the campaign trail. Yesterday, the show aired a piece that featured Lauer sitting in the back seat of a SUV interviewing Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. Both men were taped with their seat belts unbuckled as the vehicle … Continue reading →

Top 10 Celebrity News Items for the Week of November 27, 2006

The celebrity news you may have missed! 10. Eva Longoria and Tony Parker Engaged As Michele reported, on-again, off-again couple Eva Longoria and Tony Parker is engaged. They split in September, but quickly reconciled. 9. Danny DeVito Drunk on “The View” I don’t watch “The View”, but apparently Danny DeVito was drunk and slurring his words when he showed up this week to promote his latest film “Deck the Halls.” However, Barbara Walters insists that Danny is welcome back anytime. 8. Celine Cancels Vegas Shows Singer Celine Dion has a highly contagious respiratory infection and has been forced to cancel … Continue reading →

It’s A Boy. It’s A Girl. It’s A Baseball Team.

IT’S A BOY “Today” show co-host Matt Lauer and wife Annette welcomed their third child, a son to the family just after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday… and less than 24 hours later Lauer was back at work—-chatting it up on the set of the popular NBC morning show (wow, and I complained when my husband went back to work three days after the birth of our daughter). But, that’s not the only thing about the birth that’s making headlines. Lauer’s new bundle of joy has a very unique name: Thijs (Pronounced “Tice”). On air today Lauer explained the baby’s name is … Continue reading →

Celebrity News Week in Review for October 13, 2006

The celebrity news you may have missed! 10. Matt Lauer’s Marriage Over? Even as his wife is pregnant with child #3, Star Magazine is reporting that Matt’s wife Annette has filed for divorce. Matt’s publicist had no comment when contacted by Star. I hope this isn’t true…especially for the sake of the kids! 9. Jenn and Vince Still Together Jennifer Aniston told Oprah that reports that she and Vince have broken up are false. She also denied reports of breast implants. For the full story, check out Michelle’s blog. 8. Shanna Puts the Smack on Paris Paris Hilton claimed Shanna … Continue reading →