Matt Lauer is not leaving the building. The Today Show host, who has stuck around through Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira, announced this morning that the show is his "family" and he isn't ready to leave them yet. Financial details of the deal have yet to be revealed, but NBC says it is a "long-term" one. Guess he won't be co-hosting a syndicated show with Katie Couric!
Matt Lauer Won't Leave Today Until His Hair Is All Gone
PSA: The Kardashians Are Taking Over Today
Consider this your official warning: the Kardashian clan is, if possible, about to take over even more televisions, with the announcement that various family members will take turns co-hosting the fourth hour of Today show alongside Hoda Kotb next week. Hot topics will include Kim's giant wedding, giant ass, and giant fight with Old Navy. Oh, and there will be cocktailing!
Things That Are Too Long: The Line For Chris Brown's Today Show Performance
This is depressing. This morning Chris Brown performed on the Today show, where fans had been lined up and camped out for days to catch a glimpse of his performance. One man on Twitter noted, "They're comparing the line for Chris Brown's Today show appearance to a Harry Potter midnight screening." Except with Harry Potter everything is magical, and with Chris Brown everything seems to be abusive and homophobic.
Meredith Vieira Officially Quits Today Show, Ann Curry To Take Over
A visibly emotional Meredith Vieira announced this morning that she is officially leaving her position as co-anchor of NBC's top-ranked Today show, a job she has held for the past five years. "I'm going to try to hold myself together here—but after months of personal reflection and private conversations with my friends and family, I've decided to leave Today in June," she said while fighting back tears. But what will become of her co-anchor, Matt Lauer, recently rumored to be reuniting with free agent Katie Couric?
Kanye West Doesn't Care About Press People
Kanye West's headlines went into syndication this week, as news outlets revisited Taylor-Swift-gate and Bush-Doesn't-Care-About-Black-People-gate (yes, those things happened long ago). One of the reporters West found himself across from was Matt Lauer on the Today show, where he didn't like the way things were being run. According to the NY Times, he taped the interview with Lauer, then preemptively criticized the program on Twitter.
Wanted Dead Or On Saturday Night Live: Bon Jovi Joins NBC
New Jersey's 2nd favorite son Bon Jovi has signed on to become the first "artist-in-residence" at NBC. In a feature in this week's Observer, Felix Gillette traces the strange pairing, profiling both the pragmatism of self-described CEO Bon Jovi, as well as NBC's love of synergy and refusal to acknowledge criticism.
Close Call During Brooklyn Bridge Proposal
Sure, proposing on the bustling pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge seems picturesque, but perhaps being up there holding on to a tiny ring with your nervous, sweaty, about-to-propose hands isn't actually the best idea. One would-be-groom has learned that the hard way, and he showed up on the Today show earlier to tell his harrowing tale.
Feist on GMA vs. Miley Cyrus on Today Show
Last week Miley Cyrus took GMA's Bryant Park stage, sans Hannah Montana wig, for an early morning concert. This morning she took her act over to The Today Show, while Feist owned the GMA crowd at Bryant Park. It wasn't a competition but...they did both bring their spirit fingers! And even though Miley is popular with the tweens, Feist is sure to win over the tots after her appearance on Sesame Street airs later this year.
Video of the Day: Naked Cowboy v. Blue M&M on Today
Following the announcement that a judge will allow some of Naked Cowboy's lawsuit against Mars Inc. to move forward, the tighty-whitey bearing Robert Burck appeared on the Today Show this morning.
NKOTB Reunite on the Today Show
For those checking the New Kids on the Block website, hoping that rumors of the teen dream band making a comeback are true...you may find the ticking countdown clock scream-worthy. As reported by People magazine, the five-some will be performing on The Today Show this Friday, April 4th. Seriously, break out the acid wash, this is no April Fools joke.

