Tag Archives: Tim Russert

Julianne Hough and “Meet the Press” Get Their Guys

The next time fans see Julianne Hough waltzing on a ballroom floor her partner might not be one chosen by “Dancing with the Stars” producers. Rather, the guy twirling the blonde beauty around will likely be her new husband. Hough recently revealed that she has found the man she hopes to waltz down the aisle with—-country crooner Chuck Wicks. “We definitely want to go there,” Hough tells PEOPLE of the rumor that she and her boyfriend of five months are planning to get hitched by the end of next year. “The minute we met it was perfect. The first date … Continue reading →

Tim Russert’s Son Carries on Dad’s Legacy

If you watched even a single minute of Tim Russert’s emotional public memorial, which was broadcast live on MSNBC last month, then the announcement NBC brass just made regarding the late “Meet the Press” host’s son might not surprise you. NBC News is giving 22-year-old Luke Russert the chance to carry on his dad’s legacy—-on air. Earlier today NBC News President Steve Capus revealed that Luke will help cover the Democratic and Republican conventions for the peacock network. According to Capus, Luke’s official role will be that of convention correspondent focusing on “youth issues.” The job will reportedly be Luke’s … Continue reading →

Where You Didn’t See Tim Russert’s Face Shortly After his Death

In the days following “Meet the Press” moderator Tim Russert’s shocking death earlier this month dozens of national publications honored the TV politico with cover stories and touching tributes. Noticeably missing from this mix was a legendary magazine that is devoted to Russert’s own medium—TV Guide. Were you as shocked as I was that while publishing giants such as TIME, Newsweek, and PEOPLE ran lengthy tributes and placed Russert’s jovial face on the covers of their magazines TV Guide decided to place reality TV star Denise Richards on its cover. And no, it wasn’t because editors didn’t have enough time … Continue reading →

Tom Brokaw Meets the Press

Did you hear that? The high pitch screams came from NBC bigwigs after veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw agreed to moderate NBC’s “Meet the Press” through the November election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Tim Russert. Did you hear that? It was the nation breathing a collective sigh of relief. Simply put no one can replace the highly revered and dearly beloved Russert. However, if anyone can help fans deal with Russert’s tragic and untimely death while still holding presidential candidates responsible for their words and actions it’s Tom Brokaw. Brokaw will begin his moderating duties … Continue reading →

Tim Russert Dead at 58

The hardest working man in television news has died. NBC political guru and host of “Meet the Press,” Tim Russert died at work this afternoon. According to reports, the famous TV journalist and political heavyweight collapsed while he was recording a voice-over at NBC’s Washington news bureau. He was 58 years old. The New York Times is reporting that an ambulance rushed to the studio and at one point Russert was reportedly briefly revived, but according to witnesses, the broadcasting giant apparently passed away either on the way or at a local Washington D.C. hospital. About an hour ago former … Continue reading →