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Meredith Vieira tearfully exits “Today Show” (VIDEO)
1 year ago
After weeks of making the talk show circuit rounds to announce her resignation from NBC’s Today Show, Meredith Vieira finally said her last buh-bye this morning.
In a fitting tribute to daytime main-stay Vieira, the other co-hosts complimented her over and over again as she tearfully listened.
“You have changed my life,” Roker said. “You have changed all of these people’s lives. And we will always, always hold a spot in our hearts. You are the best. I love you.”
Ann Curry thanked her for all her hard work and for staying true to herself. “Thank you for reminding us to live our values … We
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Confirmed: Meredith Vieira Leaving Today, Ann Curry to Replace Her as Host
2 years ago
Meredith Vieira confirmed that she will leave NBC’s Today show next month.
She made the announcement on this morning’s broadcast, citing a desire to spend more time with her family. Ann Curry will replace her as host.
The turnover at TV’s top-rated morning show was anticipated. Vieira replaced Katie Couric in 2006, and has talked about wanting more free time.
Ann Curry (left) will replace Meredith Vieira.
Vieira has three children and her husband, author Richard M. Cohen, has penned a best-selling book on coping with multiple sclerosis and colon cancer.
“Even as I say this and I know that
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Matt Lauer Just Wants to Get PAID
2 years ago
Matt Lauer may say he’s considering leaving the Today Show, but really, sexy beast just wants to line those coffers, if you follow where we’re coming from.
Unlike Glenn Beck leaving Fox, Katie Couric exiting CBS or Matt’s own co-host Meredith Vieira bolting Today, Matt’s only real endgame is a bigger payday.
At least according to TMZ, which reports that he’s angling for a $25 million contract. ANNUALLY. Matt currently pays the bills on a measly $17 million.
Sources connected with NBC say talk of Matt leaving Today is nothing more than a well timed negotiating ploy, following Vieira’s
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2 years ago
(HMG Celebrity News) – The Today Show appears to be heading for a complete overhaul. With reports that Meredith Vieira will soon leave the show, ET says that Matt Lauer will also be leaving. According to their source, Lauer has already notified his bosses that he will move on when his contract expires December 31, 2012. NBC chose not to confirm or deny the reports, saying only that Lauer has a “long-term contract with NBC.” The speculation follows the news that Katie Couric is expected to leave the “CBS Evening News” and launch her own talk show with Jeff Zucker. Could Matt Lauer join his
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