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Amid reports of being hated by TODAY show staffers, Matt Lauer was praised by a current and former colleague. The 54-year-old's reputation for being a diva on-set was denounced by his TODAY co-host and weatherman Al Roker and former co-host Katie Couric. -
Matt Lauer 'Today' Show; Not Getting Fired Over Rating, 'No Truth To This'
Despite reports of a potential ax due to poor ratings, Matt Lauer is not getting fired from the "Today." According to a report, the 54-year-old stands to lose his cushy $25 million-a-year salary if the morning show's ratings does not increase by February, 2013. However, "Today" executive Alexandra Wallace has come forward to deny the claims. "There is absolutely no truth to this," Wallace told New York Post. "There have been some recent outrageous claims regarding Matt and the 'Today' show, and an awful lot of piling on from nameless, faceless sources. These stories are wrong and irresponsible." -
Matt Lauer TODAY Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Coverage Causes Upset On Twitter
Matt Lauer has been criticized on Twitter for his job co-anchoring TODAY's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. -
Obama vs. Romney Debate: Celebrities' Reactions On Twitter
The third and final 2012 Presidential debate took place on Monday, Oct. 22 in Boca Raton, Florida. President Obama squared off against challenger Gov. Mitt Romney that focused on foreign policy. The responses from celebrities on Twitter ranged from the serious to funny. "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, NBC's Ann Curry, "The Voice" judge Adam Levine, E! host Giuliana Rancic and even fallen NFL star Chad Ochocinco weighed in. Check out what Hollywood stars tweeted to their many followers. -
'TODAY' Show: Matt Lauer Not Blamed for Ann Curry Firing by Cast & Crew
The cast and crew of the "TODAY" show are supporting anchor Matt Lauer and are not blaming him for the firing of former co-host Ann Curry. -
Today Show Matt Lauer: Crew "Breathed Sigh Of Relief" Over His Absence
Matt Lauer's absence on the "TODAY" show last week was considered a "relief" for the show's production crew and staff. "The energy is just so much lighter and not as tense while Matt has been on vacation this past week," an anonymous source from the show told Radar Online. "Everyone has breathed a sigh of relief. The crew just works better together, things just flow a lot easier, and no one is looking forward to Matt returning." -
Ann Curry Back On The 'TODAY' Show?
Ann Curry could be back on NBC's "TODAY" show in an intriguing new twist in her firing saga. -
Matt Lauer Pressured 'Today' Executive Jim Bell to Take Blame for Ann Curry Firing: Report
"Today" show executive producer Jim Bell may have been pressured by Matt Lauer to speak in his defense against the backlash after Ann Curry was fired from the show. -
Ann Curry on 'Today' Show Lands Interview with Libya's President Over U.S. Consulate Attack [VIDEO]
Ann Curry landed an interview with Libya's President Mohamed Magariaf on the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi earlier this month. The Lybian official told Curry the event was an "act of terrorism against American citizens," perpetrated by Al Qaeda elements hiding in Lybia. -
Ann Curry Almost Appeared in Emmy Award Comedy Sketch Mocking her Exit from Today Show
Ann Curry almost appeared in an Emmy Award comedy sketch on Sunday night which mocked her exit from NBC's Today show. The sacked host was reportedly "totally game" to make appearance with the cast of Modern Family which jokes about replacing its youngest actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons who plays Lily Tucker-Pritchett (daughter of Cam and Mitchell) in the sitcom. -
Matt Lauer Pay Cut: 'TODAY' Anchor's $25 Million Will Decline Along With Ratings
Matt Lauer's pay check will take a hit along with his popularity rating and the "TODAY" show ratings. -
Matt Lauer: 'Today' Show Ratings Sink as Host Is Called 'Anchor Animal'
Matt Lauer doesn't take losing well. ABC's "Good Morning America" is set to beat NBC's "Today" show in ratings for the third consecutive week (after 16 years of "Today" being on top), and Lauer is allegedly so sensitive, he doesn't want anyone uttering the rival show's name around him. -
NBC 'TODAY' Ratings Continue to Decline Despite Savanna Guthrie Switch and Firing Ann Curry
After replacing forming TODAY co-anchor Ann Curry with Savannah Guthrie in a bid to boost ratings, NBC executives may be feeling the hurt Curry displayed in her emotional final show. Ratings for the former no.1 morning show continue to decline despite exclusive rights of the 2012 Olympics. NBC's biggest rival, ABC's "Good Morning America" is expected to land the no.1 spot for the third week in the row according to a report. -
Matt Lauer Speaks On The Alleged Beef With Al Roker on NBC Today Show [Video]
Matt Lauer apparently does not feel as if Al Roker is trying to sabotage the "Today" show. Despite some recent controversy over some past comments made by Roker to Lauer on the program, the host insists that the beef is merely a "rumor." -
Ann Curry Fired, Offered $8 Million Book Deal To Dish On TODAY Show Anchor Matt Lauer
Ann Curry is being offered an $8 million book deal to reveal the inside scoop on her former TODAY show colleagues. Lauer and Guthrie reportedly have had secret scandals in the past behind the scenes and book publishers feel it would be a good read for Curry's fan base and TODAY show viewers. -
Ann Curry Fired: Katie Couric Responds, Feels "Terrible" For Curry
Katie Couric has criticized the TODAY show for Ann Curry's dismissal. The former TODAY show anchor who worked with Curry at CBS Evening News says she felt"terrible" for the firing and admits that she "felt really bad for Ann," in an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer. "I still don't understand why they didn't give her a sort of a proper send-off," Couric said. "Ann did some extraordinary work during her time there. It was just not the best chapter in the TODAY show. It made me sad for the institution." -
'TODAY' Show Staffers Prefer Weekend Co-Host Lester Holt Over Matt Lauer
The "TODAY" show seems to be troubled in more ways than one: "Good Morning America" has trumped their competitor in last week's ratings and the show's staffers have been very vocal about their preference for weekend co-host Lester Holt over Matt Lauer. -
Ann Curry Reprimanded by NBC Execs for Her Comments Made In Ladies Home Journal Interview
NBC executives met with Ann Curry after she gave an interview with Ladies Home Journal, in which she admitted her bosses at "TODAY" were displeased with her physical appearance. -
Ann Curry Fired: Cast of GMA Discusses Curry Leaving 'Today' Show [VIDEO]
The cast of ABC's Good Morning America talked about Ann Curry leaving the "Today" show and winning the ratings war in an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan. -
'Today Show' Al Roker Takes Another Jab for Ann Curry
Rumors have circulated that Al Roker is allegedly trying to sabotage the "Today" show. In what seems to be perhaps a plot to avenge the ousting of his good friend Ann Curry, the 58-year-old compromised a live television spot for the second time in a week. -
Ann Curry Told By Angelina Jolie, "Brad & I Won't Interview at TODAY Show" (Details)
Ann Curry was reportedly offered strong support from Hollywood A-lister Angelina Jolie when she was ousted from her anchor job at NBC's "TODAY" show.