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MATT LAUER, TODAY SHOW: You wrote this in your column. "The media has no bleeping clue how to cover the death of Whitney Houston." O'REILLY: That's right. LAUER: "That's because she was slowly dying for years. And many in the press simply ...  

Bill O'Reilly is no stranger to heated arguments and Matt Lauer has had his share of on-air hostility (controversial interviews with Tom Cruise and Kanye West come to mind). The Daily News reports that this morning O'Reilly pushed the 'Today ...  

Mediaite.com:Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly was a guest on Thursday morning’s TODAY show, and got into a relatively heated discussion with host Matt Lauer when the topic of Whitney Houston‘s death came up.Lauer brought up O’Reilly’s earlier comments, when he said that Houston had wanted to kill herself, because of her constant abuse of drugs.“I don’t believe that anyone is a slave to addiction,” O’Reilly said, explaining that while addiction is a...  

he asked. "We wink-wink it. We Snoop Dogg it. We Willie Nelson it. 'Hey, oh yeah, they're stoned, that's fine.'" Is O'Reilly in favor of lowering flags in New Jersey Saturday in honor of Houston's funeral? Yes, he believes we should respect the singer's life.  

Me-Ow!! Bill O'Reilly in an argument?? SHOCKING!! After expressing his opinion that Whitney Houston wanted to kill herself, Matt Lauer interviewed him about it on the Today show. And that's where things got ugly!! Their disagreement quickly heated and before U knew it, the two were sparring over the science of addiction. Their epic battle [...]  

Discussing the media coverage of Whitney Houston's death with conservative pundit Bill O'Reilly got Matt Lauer to lose his composure during a "Today” show segment Thursday. During an interview with O'Reilly, Lauer brought up the Fox News host ...  

Matt Lauer and Bill O'Reilly sparred about media coverage of Whitney Houston and her death on Thursday's "Today."O'Reilly attracted controversy when he declared on his show that "Whitney Houston wanted to kill herself ... the hard truth is that some people will always want to destroy themselves, and there's nothing society can do about it."Lauer asked him to explain what he meant. O'Reilly said that he thought addiction was a terrible disease...  

Discussing the media coverage of Whitney Houston's death with conservative pundit Bill O'Reilly got Matt Lauer to lose his composure during a "Today” show segment Thursday.  

Seeing little hope for Republican chances against Obama in November on Thursday's NBC Today, co-host Matt Lauer put this question to Donald Trump: "Isn't any Republican nominee going to have a problem, and that is, by all indications ...  

Animal ambassador Julie Scardina brought some unusual creatures to TODAY Tuesday, including tarantulas and armadillos who have unique ways of protecting themselves when a predator approaches. Ann Curry found the spider to be anything but itsy-bitsy – or cute.  

Bill O'Reilly made an appearance on "The Today Show" Thursday, and things got heated rather quickly when it came to he and Matt Lauer's various stances on how the media chose to cover Whitney Houston both before and after her tragic death. O'Reilly's ...  

Amazingly, President Obama demonstrated an even more overt duplicity at an interview during the Super Bowl with Matt Lauer.  As ABC news reported, when Lauer questioned him over suggestions that Iran could retaliate to an American or Israeli ...  

"Today" show host Matt Lauer will reportedly reconsider leaving the NBC show after his contract ends in December, if the network gives him a significant pay increase... to the tune of $30M?! According to TMZ, the negotiations are currently in...  

Amazingly, President Obama demonstrated an even more overt duplicity at an interview during the Super Bowl with Matt Lauer.  As ABC news reported, when Lauer questioned him over suggestions that Iran could retaliate to an American or Israeli ...  

Matt Lauer is reportedly willing to stay at the Today Show but for a hefty price  

Matt Lauer is set to retire from 'Today' this December, although word on the street is that he may be in for a raise if he decides to stay.Read More... More on Celebrity Daily  

The other is that when NBC started to sound interested in signing Ryan Seacrest as Lauer’s replacement he realized how good he had it and decided he wanted to stay. Regardless, we now know the answer to where in the world is Matt Lauer – he ...  

Matt Lauer has said he's leaving "Today" when his contract runs out in December. Now TMZ reports he might change his mind if NBC offers him more money. This year Lauer is making $17 million and speculation is he might be happy with $30 million, TMZ...  

If that source is to be believed Lauer decided he would make a big offer after hearing that NBC officials were looking to hire Ryan Seacrest as Matt Lauer’s replacement. Basically Lauer got jealous and didn’t want his relationship to NBC ...  

Matt Lauer is reportedly seeking a huge pay increase to remain on NBC.  

Matt Lauer has softened his position about leaving the Today show in December at the end of his contract ... if NBC will pay up big time, that is. The sexy beast currently earns $17 million a year. Negotiations are currently ongoing that could net Lauer ...  

After spending much of the past year in debate about his future, it appeas that Matt Lauer could end up staying on "The Today Show" for a little while longer -- at least so long as NBC is willing to pay him some big money to stick around. According to a ...  

While NBC head Bob Greenblatt has said that keeping Matt Lauer on "Today" is his "number one priority," it looks like he'll need to back up the Brink's truck to do it. TMZ is reporting that Lauer, who is in the last year of his contract, would be willing to re-up with the top-rated morning show for a whopping $30 million per year. This is nearly double his current salary of a reported $17 million.If they can't come to an agreement, there have...  

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Matt Lauer has softened his position about leaving "Today" in December at the end of his contract, if NBC agrees to pay him a record amount of money.  

Why not ask for $40 mil, while UR at it Matt??? Last month, we heard that NBC wants Ryan Seacrest for the Today Show…but we ALSO heard that they don't want to lose Matt Lauer! Now, sources are saying that Matt will renew his contract with the network if they offer him $30 million! Here are the two [...]  

Matt Lauer is apparently asking for a $30m (£18.9m)-per-year salary to remain on NBC's Today Show once his current contract expires. The news anchor's reported $17m (£10.7m) contract with NBC runs out in December and he has in the past expressed ...  

It’s funny how sometimes we don’t want something until we see who else might get it! That’s the case with US breakfast TV king Matt Lauer. He was ready to switch off the alarm clock and clear out his locker at the Today show. That is until Ryan Seacrest was named as his possible replacement. Now he’s not so … Keep Reading  

Matt Lauers contract with NBC ends in December. Despite threats of leaving “Today,” Lauer might stay - if the price is right. TMZ is reporting he could earn as much as $30 million a year. That is almost twice what the network is paying him now.  

Matt Lauer has softened his position about leaving "Today" in December at the end of his contract -- that is, if NBC antes up a record amount of money. Sources connected to NBC tell TMZ ... Lauer was done with "Today" and wanted out -- but the ...  

Once again religion and politics co-mingled as Matt Lauer interviewed President Obama before the Super Bowl. What about separation of church and state - seeing how the Super Bowl and football are tantamount to religious experiences for too many Americans....  

NBC's Brian Williams and Matt Lauer reportedly got into a tussle over who would get the pre-Super Bowl interview with President Barack Obama, reports the New York Post's Page Six.Both camps -- Williams’ “Rock Center” and Lauer’s “Today” show -- called the White House to push their own talents and reasons for doing the interview, the story says. Williams reportedly wanted to secure the spot because of the anemic ratings for his new prime-time...  

Well, I think, Matt, if you--if you noticed about a month and a half ... While Lauer made a point about such ads, and tried to get Obama to sit down with whoever his opponent is going to be and "[talk] about how the two of you plan to conduct ...  

Matt Lauer stayed behind in New York today while his “Today” family was in Indianapolis ahead of the Super Bowl Sunday. Lauer will be at the White House this weekend for the annual live pre-game presidential interview.  

President Obama’s traditional Super Bowl interview has come and gone, leaving barely two hours before the nation takes a forced respite from politics to watch the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in what is growing to be a rivalry of ...  

In a conversaton with Matt Lauer on superbowl eve, President Obama told Matt Lauer he deserves a second term. East Texans talk-back on the president's thoughts with our news partner: KTBB and host Garth Maier. YouTube Video:  No YouTube  

Matt Lauer doesn't seem to be taking the talk of Ryan Seacrest replacing him very seriously. The "Today" host joked about Seacrest joining the show at a celebration Thursday celebrating its 60th anniversary. Also read: Seacrest 'Can't Imagine ...  

Matt Lauer doesn't seem to be taking the talk of Ryan Seacrest replacing him very seriously. The "Today" host joked about Seacrest joining the show at a celebration Thursday celebrating its 60th anniversary. "The people in the room right now. their names ...  

Matt Lauer doesn't seem to be taking the talk of Ryan Seacrest replacing him very seriously. The "Today" host joked about Seacrest joining the show at a celebration Thursday celebrating its 60th anniversary. Also read: Seacrest 'Can't Imagine' Life Without ...  

There could still be a tomorrow for Matt Lauer at "Today." According to this TMZ report, NBC insiders say the co-host has flip-flopped about splitting "Today" at the end of this year and his contract. He's now willing to stay if the network is willing to ...  

If it seemed like TV news was particularly quiet this afternoon, it was likely because New York’s Michaels restaurant hosted a pre-Super Bowl “Pep Rally,” and just about everyone was there. Don’t believe us? Among the attendees were Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, Fox News anchors Brian Kilmeade and Jamie Colby, ABC’s Katie Couric and Andrea Canning, NBC’s Matt Lauer, Brian Williams and Savannah Guthrie, CNN’s Piers Morgan, CBS’ Chris Licht and...  

Deborah Kim Matt Lauer sure knows how to ask the most poignant questions. Just Jared reported the Today Show co-anchor didn’t let Jennifer Lopez off the hook on any divorce questions, or other related topics for that matter. The 42-year-old singer, “Jenny from the Block," talked on the morning news show about her post divorce relationship with ex-husband Marc Anthony. read more  

Jennifer Lopez shuts down Marc Anthony talk on 'Today,' tells Matt Lauer, 'I want to kill you' for asking about divorce.  

Jennifer Lopez stopped by Matt Lauer the other day for an interview to promote her latest show, the talent competition Q'Viva! The Chosen, which she created with soon to be ex-husband Marc Anthony. Check out the video below to see it in full. Lopez doesn't ...  

President's Super Bowl interview with Matt Lauer gives those who need a reason not to vote for him, a darn good one. On Feb. 5, President Obama provided his own Super Sunday show. In some respects, it was almost as bizarre as Madonna's performance at half-time. In his interview with NBC's Matt Lauer, Mr. Obama responded oddly to concerns raised last week by leaders of the U.S. intelligence community. They testified on Capitol Hill that the...  

Jennifer Lopez seemed to be coping well with her divorce when she stopped by NBC’s Today show on Monday with her new boyfriend, Casper Smart, in tow, but things got a little testy when the interview seemed to reopen old wounds. A Relationship in Pics ...  

Jennifer Lopez stopped by the Today show today and threatened at least twice to kill Matt Lauer. She talked about being named People's most beautiful woman, Q'Viva, American Idol and her divorce. Jlo says live television (American Idol) is very difficult and tiring. She says she could have walked away, but she really loves the show. Jlo says it was not an unnatural thing to continue working with Marc Anthony on Q'Viva because they were both...  

Jennifer Lopez seemed to be coping well with her divorce when she stopped by NBC's Today show on Monday with her new boyfriend, Casper Smart, in tow, but things got a little testy when the interview seemed to reopen old wounds. "Why do you always have to ...  

"So it wasn't like an unnatural thing to keep working together." "Obviously, we have children together so it's not like he's not going to be in my life," she added. When Lauer admiringly called this an "adult approach," Lopez admitted there are difficulties involved.  

Proving she’ll always be Jenny from the Block to him ... quoting an interview Lopez gave to Vanity Fair about her split with Anthony.  “Matt, I wanna kill you right now,” Lopez said, cutting him off. “I didn’t steal your diary ...  

This guy is pretty good at what he does if he got J.Lo to loosen ... “But at the end of the day there is real love there, and there is a family there.” “Matt, I’m going to kill you right now. Everything I wanted to say about the divorce I said ...  

Once again touting the latest cover of New Yorker magazine, NBC Today co-host Matt Lauer lobbed this softball to President Obama in a pre-Super Bowl interview: "...you watching the big game on TV...on screen it's not the Patriots and the Giants.  

Matt Lauer got the coveted assignment of interviewing President Obama before the Super Bowl on NBC, but an item in the New York Post says NBC News anchor Brian Williams coveted the interview too. The item — which you can read here — says ...  

Happy Birthday to: Nigerian born jazz/soul singer Sade (1959) Actress Yvonne Zima (1989) Actor Mason Gamble (1986) The Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi (1981) R & B singer Aaliyah (1979; d. 2001... Oscar favorites The Descendants and The Artist were the big ...  

"Today" host Matt Lauer poked fun at rumors that "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest will replace him on the NBC morning show, according to the New York Post's Page Six.Lauer ridiculed the idea at the show's 60th anniversary party, telling a crowd, "The people in the room right now, their names are so closely associated with the ‘Today’ show," according to the story. “Hugh Downs and Barbara Walters, Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley, Deborah Norville...  

A live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment and sports.  

Tom Cruise argument with Matt Lauer (VIDEO) over Brooke Shields antidepressants: "You're glib," Aplogizes "that came across as arrogant." Hollywood film star Tom Cruise admitted on NBC's "Today" that he came across as arrogant during his last interview ...  

The actor will make a guest appearance on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation as a TV journalist referred to by locals as “the Matt Lauer of Indianapolis.”  

Matt Lauer became a regular co-host of NBC’s Today show on January 6, 1997 and while his partners have changed over the years from Katie Couric, to Meredith Vieira and most recently Ann Curry, he’s joined them in regularly serving viewers a ...  

Generations of Americans – including our very own Matt Lauer – grew up eating Twinkies, so when word came that Hostess Brands, the maker of the crème-filled snack cake, had filed for bankruptcy protection, a particularly exasperated scream likely went up from  …  

-Did you see the NBC interview Matt Lauer conducted with President Barack Obama?For the most part it was veritable softballs delivered by Lauer, though I did appreciate the allusion to Obama's statement on Super Bowl Sunday three years ago, a mere two weeks into his Presidency.The key quote being "If I don’t have this done in three years, then there’s gonna be a one-term proposition."But Scott Ott of Scrappleface fame said it perfectly...  

Meanwhile, insiders say that Lauer still has a considerable amount of time on his contract. A spy saw Jones “flirt” with Flo Rida onstage, telling us, “She was definitely working it.” Anchor Brian Williams, leaving at about 9 p.m., told us ...  

Yesterday, NBC's Matt Lauer interviewed the President for just six minutes a few hours before the Super Bowl game. A pretty standard stuff. The President saying his policies are improving the economy and that he is watching Iran very closely.  

(NewsCore) - Matt Lauer used the 60th anniversary bash for "Today ... including "Today" executive producer Jim Bell, about a role with the show. But a source close to the program who was at the event said the Seacrest talk has been "blown ...  

President Obama sat down with Matt Lauer for a live interview before the Super Bowl on Sunday. He was wearing a sports coat over a white shirt with blue stripes that formed little boxes. During the interview they showed a clip of Obama speaking to Lauer ...  

President Barack Obama's awesomeness shined through as he chatted with Matt Lauer minutes before Super Bowl XLVI.STORY: Yes, He Does! Obama: “I Deserve A Second Term”Obama told Lauer he believes he does deserve a second ...  

President Obama: “I deserve a second term” By Erik Wasson - 02/05/12 04:57 PM ET President Obama in a pre-Super Bowl interview aired on Sunday said that despite being unable to completely turn the economy around in three years, he still deserves to be re-elected. “I deserve a second term but we're not done,” Obama told NBC's Matt Lauer in an interview broadcast from the White House. Lauer noted that in a pre-Super Bowl interview three years...  

In light of recent reports regarding Matt Lauer's possible ousting from "Today" in favor of Ryan Seacrest, NBC President Bob Greenblatt chose to dispel these stories at the Television Critics Association Winter press tour. "I think it's our hope and belief that Matt will stay on the show beyond the end of his contract," Greeblatt says on Friday (Jan. 6). "I think the number one priority is Matt on the 'Today' show and simultaneously figuring...  

Then Ann Curry, then Al Roker. Overall, there are about 150 people editorially—plus camera guys and directors and stagehands—and it operates like an airline. There’s a general expectation that every time it takes off, it will come back down.  

bubblehead Ryan Seacrest will replace Matt Lauer should Lauer decide not to renew his contract ... Whether Lauer stays or goes - and NBC will do its best to keep him - it's likely Seacrest will angle for a position on the show - probably as some sort ...  

Next Friday, January 13, NBC’s “Today” will bring back a slew of former anchors, including Meredith Vieira, Katie Couric, Bryant Gumbel, Tom Brokaw, Barbara Walters, Jane Pauley, Hugh Downs ... the FDNY Fireboats on the Hudson River by the Statue ...  

bubblehead Ryan Seacrest will replace Matt Lauer should Lauer decide not to renew his contract with NBC’s flagship show “Today.”  NBC Entertainment President Robert Greenblatt told the New York Daily News that it is premature to comment ...  

Patti Smith, Matt Lauer celebrate birthdays on December 30Gather Celebs News ChannelMatt Lauer turns 54, television host Meredith Vieira is 58 and Sean Hannity is 50 all of which call December 30, their birthday too. Patti Smith, a famous singer, was born on December 30, 1946 in Chicago. Spending most of her childhood in New Jersey, ...  

MATT Lauer has got money to burn ... Lauer paid less than the $10.5 million listing price. The plans, sent for town approval, include building an indoor arena and jumping rings, while the horse haven itself, which already includes a farmhouse ...  

87 year-old Bruce Huffman became a YouTube sensation when a video of him and his wife trying to figure out how to use a webcam went viral. He is also a great ping pong player, and used to be an NBC page. On “Today” last week, Matt Lauer challenged Huffman to a ping pong battle royale, and he incorporated a webcam for good measure: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy (h/t Top of the Morning) New Career...  

On Friday, "The Today Show" actually did a pretty impressive thing -- it gathered together some of its co-anchors and hosts from the past several decades together for one of the sweetest reunions that wwe have seen. As for who some of these said people are ...  

The Wall Street Journal reported that NBC is in talks with Seacrest about replacing Matt Lauer as the host of the “Today ... his girlfriend who is a professional dancer on “Dancing With the Stars.” The couple mostly makes rare public appearances ...  

Matt Lauer is so paranoid about germs that he uses hand sanitiser after shaking hands with the public, according to a report. The Today show host meets and greets dozens of people every day after they have arrived to watch the filming of America's most ...  

Man, famous people get all the cool perks. Tyler put his typical Tyler spin on the well-known song and Lauer also gave a shout-out to his former co-anchor Meredith Vieira, who happens to share a birthday with Lauer. She turns 58 Friday.  

NBC Universal said that it is focused on keeping Matt Lauer as co-host of 'Today,' amidst rumors that Lauer's future at the morning show is unclear. Speaking at the Television Critics Association press tour on Friday, NBC entertainment chairman ...  

Matt Lauer sat down with Ricky Gervais to discuss his hosting gig for the Golden Globes on January 15th. Ricky was asked back as host for the third year in a row despite of -- or perhaps because of -- his aggressive hosting style which includes lots of pot shots at A-list stars. Ricky says he is not going to tone it down this year -- and he might even be drunk. Take a look: Permalink | Recent Headlines | Facebook | Our News Feeds  

Oh yeah, they're totally after Ryan Seacrest. But they don't wanna lose Matt Lauer, either. In fact, they say the #1 priority is keeping Matt on even though his contract ends in December. Bob Greenblatt came out with an official statement just to silence the rumors betting on Matt's boot: The No. 1 priority is keeping [...]  

In their 2011 “Rulebreakers” issue, The Hollywood Reporter looks at The Rebels, The Opportunists, The Cinderella Stories and more from the world of TV and movies. Marisa Guthrie pens a page on The Interviewers, focusing on ABC’s Diane Sawyer, NBC’s Matt Lauer and CBS’s Steve Kroft. “Sometimes you think you know the story, but you go back and look again,” says Sawyer. “It’s about waking all of us up. That is the reason we do it.” “It’s not...  

Lauer said that he was excited and nervous, and jokingly told co-host Katie Couric to "remind him to breathe" throughout the show. He was also sporting a noticeably fuller head of hair. Watch the segment in the clip above. The celebration comes ...  

After heavy negotiations, Lauer paid less than the $10.5 million listing price, reports The Post’s Jennifer Gould Keil. We’re told the plans, sent for town approval, include building an indoor arena and jumping rings, while the horse haven ...  

During Friday’s Television Critics Association press tour, NBC Entertainment President Robert Greenblatt dropped several major news items about the network, including that the sitcom Community would return in the string and that Mariska ...  

NBC Entertainment President Robert Greenblatt said the network would be interested if Ryan Seacrest wanted to do a 'Barbara Walters-style interview show.' He did, however, call Seacrest "a tremendous asset that we hope to keep in the family ...  

whose rich deal with E! Entertainment is up this month, about him potentially replacing Lauer on Today. “We’d love to keep (Seacrest) in the family mostly because of his value to E!, he has become this incredible star,” Greenblatt said. But that will ...  

The Navy has released footage taken from one of the helicopter that participated in the improbable, U.S.-led rescue of 13 Iranian fisherman held hostage by Somali pirates. It's unclear if the people gathered at the bow are the pirates or the hostages, but ...  

PHOTOS: Midseason TV Preview: 17 New Shows Premiering in 2012 A December meeting ... the press to wax on about Seacrest, likening his value to that of another NBCUniversal asset Chelsea Handler, who has two shows on E! and a mid-season entry on NBC.  

It's been rumored that Jennifer Lopez has been getting cozy with 20-something dancer Casper Smart, but the "Idol" judge told Matt Lauer on "Today" that she's still recovering from her recent split. Lopez, who separated from husband Marc Anthony last July, told Lauer that the change in her personal life is "still fresh," adding that [...]  

When NBC’s Matt Lauer asked multimillionaire Mitt Romney about income ... Lauer’s NBC colleague Brian Williams gave Romney and his competitors a chance to discuss issues without the cheering, jeering, booing, embarrassing crowds we have ...  

Actress Sandra Bullock visited the Today show to discussed her role in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Thursday morning on Today, actress Sandra Bullock sat with Matt Lauer to promote Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. While on Today, Bullock admitt ...  

Even though most of the news surrounding Steven Tyler at the moment has to do with his engagement, we do have some other related news worth reporting. On Friday's edition of "The Today Show," the "American Idol" judge appeared via video from Hawaii in ...  

Contactmusic.comThe Biz: Ryan Seacrest Could Replace Matt Lauer on Today - Seattle Post ...San Francisco Luxury NewsAmerica could soon be waking up to Ryan Seacrest. After months of rumors that NBC execs were exploring hiring the American Idol host as an eventual replacement for Matt Lauer on Today, significant conversations are now taking place about making it ...Seacrest out to NYC?Green Bay Press Gazetteall 4 news articles »  

Paul Begala, The Daily BeastWhen NBC’s Matt Lauer asked multimillionaire Mitt Romney about income inequality and the decline of the middle class, Romney replied, “You know, I think it’s fine to talk about those things in quiet rooms.”Lauer’s NBC colleague Brian Williams gave Romney and his competitors a chance to discuss issues without the cheering, jeering, booing, embarrassing crowds we have seen in prior GOP debates. Without the roar of the...  

In case you hadn’t noticed, the week between Christmas and New Years Eve is kind of a dead zone. A lot of time it seems like those that aren’t lucky enough to be on vacation are just trying their best not to let anyone see them licking the stamps they ...  

Burke’s inner circle are saying quietly that they intend to ... That means NBC News boss Steve Capus must re-sign Matt Lauer. The gang weathered Meredith Vieira’s exit and survived. If Lauer exits at the end of 2012, there’s a real chance “Today ...  

On Wednesday's NBC Today, co-host Matt Lauer pushed New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to agree that President Obama's effort to pit economic classes against one another is just a matter of fairness: "Talk to me about that word 'envy.' Because I ...  

Daniel Craig signs autographs for fans as he leaves a taping of Live! with Kelly on Friday (December 16) in New York City. The 43-year-old actor went on the talk show to promote his film The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.  

This morning on NBC’s “Today,” Savannah Guthrie filled in for Ann Curry. Today also happens to be Guthrie’s 40th birthday, a fact which Matt Lauer was not about to let pass at the very top of the program. Later on, Lauer also busted out some childhood pictures of Guthrie. WATCH: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.  

PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The head of NBC Entertainment said in California the network was trying to keep both Matt Lauer and Ryan Seacrest in the fold. Bob Greenblatt told a meeting of the Television Critics Association his No. 1 priority was...  

On February 21, Fake Four and Temporary Whatever will release Beaus$Eros, the Loden-produced latest from Californian avant-hop maniac Busdriver. Check out "Bon Bon Fire," a fizzy, slippery, semi-candied cut that makes mention of both Matt Lauer and South by Southwest. We love Matt Lauer. DOWNLOAD  

On Tuesday morning, Jan, 3, NBC's "The Today Show" host Matt Lauer announced a "Rock band from Northern California making a big name for itself." "And their sound isn't the only thing that is unique," Lauer said handing the segment over to NBC's ...  

James Fallows highlights this clip of Matt Lauer committing some journalism on the most glass-jawed hothouse flower in the race, Mitt Romney. Romney says that “envy” at the success of others (the top 1% are the “most successful”) is driving the discussion about wealth disparities, not considerations of fairness. When Lauer gently but firmly presses [...]  

Only because I have not yet seen this elsewhere on the Atlantic's site (could have missed it -- sorry), I direct attention to this exchange early today between GOP nominee-presumptive Mitt Romney and Matt Lauer of NBC's Today. Judge for yourself: Study ...  

MATT LAUER’s trademark “gosh-ain’t-I-cute” schtick backfired when he infuriated usually unflappable SANDRA BULLOCK during a live “Today” show interview about her new movie, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” – and the minute ...  

Nbc hopes to keep Matt Lauer on “Today” — and make Ryan Seacrest its next Barbara Walters. “If [Ryan] said he wanted to do interview specials for the network . . . that would be something that would interest us,” network president Bob Greenblatt ...  

In a report prior to Lauer's discussion with Gregory ... who make up only one-fifth of food stamp recipients, raised some eyebrows." MATT LAUER: NBC's David Gregory, moderator of Meet the Press, has a timely candidate debate coming up on ...  

Savannah Guthrie celebrated her 40th birthday on Tuesday's "Today" show, and host Matt Lauer did more than just present his fellow co-host with a cake. After announcing her birthday at the top of the show, Lauer showed viewers photos of Guthrie ...  

Ricky Gervais, who is hosting the 69th annual “Golden Globes,” sat down with Matt Lauer for an exclusive interview that will air on NBC's DATELINE on Sunday, January 8 at 7pm ET. In the interview, Gervais talks to Lauer about the “Golden G ...  

They told Matt Lauer the reaction to their video has been quite unexpected. "Has this changed your lives? You have 16 grandchildren, what was their reaction? Lauer asked. "They’re pretty excited about it. We never dreamed that this [trip to New York ...  

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Matt J. Lauer, Qorvis Communications partner, discusses in PRWeek the storylines to watch in this year's presidential election: http://www.prweekus.com/storylines-that-will-define-2012-presidential-election/article/220868/ As the...  

Matt Lauer presses Mitt Romney on the Today Show over a New York Times report, in which Romney's advisers openly boast of the success of their negative blitz in knocking Newt Gingrich down in Florida. LAUER: What surprised me about the article -- one was ...  

President Obama told NBC's Matt Lauer in an interview Sunday, "I deserve a second term." Well, let's see. He had the courage to tell the Supreme Court off for daring to defy him in its campaign finance law ruling. And he did it during his State of the ...  

President Obama tells NBC’s Matt Lauer that he's worried about the influence of big money, independent expenditure groups, Jennifer Epstein reports: “One of the worries we have obviously in the next campaign is that there are so many of these so-called ...  

From yesterday's 'Today show', check out this rather extraordinary exchange between Mitt Romney and Matt Lauer. Short version: Romney is essentially saying the OWS movement, and furthermore any questions about wealth inequality, are motivated by envy.  

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 31; Laila Ali, 34; Tiger Woods, 36; Matt Lauer, 54. See Eugenia’s advice column in Wednesday’s Easy section. eugenialast.com 0ARIES (March 21-April 19): A little shopping spree will help boost your confidence ...  

Transcript from the Today Show yesterday:  HOST MATT LAUER: When you said that we already have a leader who divides us with the bitter politics of envy, I’m curious about the word envy. Do you suggest that anyone who questions the policies and practices ...  

Yesterday, Mitt Romney told Matt Lauer on the Today show that any discussions of economic inequality are about "envy" and should happen only "in quiet rooms," away from the 99%. QUESTIONER: When you said that we already have a leader who divides ...  

When Matt Lauer asked him why it's just impacting girls in LeRoy, Dr. Mechtler says historically, it's been more often seen in young ladies, but there have been cases where it has been seen in men. Dr. Mechtler says part of it could be hormonal ...  

It was stunning, though not particularly surprising, to hear President Obama tell Matt Lauer recently that it was hard for him to get anything done because he can't "force" Congress to do his will. This coming from a purported former professor ...  

(NewsCore) - President Barack Obama will be interviewed by NBC's Matt Lauer in a special to air ahead of Super Bowl XLVI. The interview will be part of a pregame "Today" show special late Sunday afternoon, it was announced Thursday. A Chicago ...  

Shortly after the nominations were announced, the 48-year-old actor phoned the "Today Show," telling hosts Matt Lauer and Ann Curry: "We're ecstatic over here ... It means so much considering this film was just dead on the rocks two years ago ...  

There’s a reason why President Barack Obama is the commander-in-chief and not a football analyst. With Matt Lauer in the White House to talk, ostensibly, the Super Bowl, President Obama decided that Patriots vs. Giants was just too close to ...  

ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 31; Laila Ali, 34; Tiger Woods, 36; Matt Lauer, 54. Happy Birthday: Money matters must be taken care of appropriately. Whether you owe or someone owes you, find a way to sort out the debt. Making a fuss won't work ...  

Why do you even want to be President? Following her interview with Clinton, Vieira continued in her praise of the former First Lady with Matt Lauer: VIEIRA: You know she actually got very emotional, her eyes started to tear up when she was ...  

Concerns about economic equality, he told Matt Lauer of NBC, were really about class warfare. “When you have a president encouraging the idea of dividing America based on the 99 percent versus 1 percent,” he said, “you have opened up a ...  

Editor: In February of 2009, President Obama said to Today Show host Matt Lauer, “If I don’t have this [economy fixed] done in three years, then there’s going to be a one-term proposition.”   For his reelection Obama claims that he ...  

Fox News contributor Laura Ingraham talks to TODAY’s Matt Lauer about whether Republicans will be able to unite around one candidate and says Mitt Romney’s invincibility in the GOP presidential race has “dwindled away.”