Colman Domingo, Nia Long 'Michael' Is About His Rise, Not Child Molestation Claims

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Colman Domingo and Nia Long are explaining why the new Michael Jackson biopic doesn't touch on child molestation allegations against the King of Pop.

The "Michael" stars chopped it up with Craig Melvin on "TODAY" and he asked them why the film end the story in 1988 ... many years before the first round of troubling allegations cropped up.

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Colman says the biopic is all about Michael's rise -- told through MJ's eyes. It illustrates his roots, his influences, how he was raised, and how he searched for his voice as an artist.

Nancy Guthrie FBI Zeros in on DNA to Crack Cold Case

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The hunt for Nancy Guthrie in her cold case may have just hit a turning point ... because the FBI is using new technology to zero in on DNA evidence.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that agents are analyzing what could be a crucial sample recovered from the 84-year-old’s Tucson, Arizona home ... and it’s already been sent through a private lab working with the Pima County Sheriff's Department before landing in federal hands.

This is the same DNA evidence that was recovered from Nancy’s home earlier in the probe. But here’s the catch ... the DNA isn’t clean. Investigators say it’s a mixed sample from multiple people, meaning it’ll take time to separate and figure out what actually matters.

Savannah Guthrie Just Like Old Times With Hoda Kotb!!!

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Savannah Guthrie's keeping busy amid the ongoing search for her missing mother ... reuniting with Hoda Kotb on "Today" for their first cohosting gig in over a year.

The duo was back side by side Monday morning ... Savannah opened by saying it was nice to be together again, with Hoda chiming in she's happy to be back in the chair next to her. Savannah quipped it felt just like "old times."

Hoda was filling in for Craig Melvin, who’s currently on vacation ... and the reunion comes after the last time they cohosted together, which was Hoda’s final day on the show back in January 2025.

She hasn’t been gone long, though ... Hoda also stepped in while Savannah took time off following the disappearance of her mom, Nancy Guthrie ... and Savannah only just returned to the show earlier this month.

As reported, Nancy was abducted in the early hours of February 1 ... and the latest twist saw a letter sent to TMZ from someone claiming they spotted her in Mexico.

Lauren Conrad Awkwardly Dodges Question About Nemesis Spencer Pratt

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Lauren Conrad seems totally comfortable around Kristin Cavallari since they put their famous feud to bed ... but it looks like she's still not so cool with Spencer Pratt.

On Wednesday's episode of "Today," Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones asked the "Laguna Beach" ladies if they would vote for Spencer now he's running for mayor of L.A.

LC was quick to sidestep sending her 'Hills' nemesis her support, noting ... "I'm not a resident of Los Angeles."

Craig Melvin Blabs 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Secret🫢

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Craig Melvin wouldn’t last a second under Miranda Priestly -- not after accidentally spilling a major "The Devil Wears Prada 2" cast secret on live TV ... and you just know Jenna Bush Hager had words waiting off-camera!

The "TODAY" host casually revealed Wednesday Jenna is gonna be in the new movie ... and when the camera cut to her, you could see the instant shock all over her face.

Jenna shut it down fast, saying that info was not supposed to be out ... with Savannah Guthrie piling it on that it definitely wasn't public knowledge.

Savannah Guthrie Joy Is Just What I Need Amid Search for Mom

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"JOY CAN COINCIDE WITH SADNESS"

Savannah Guthrie is taking tips on the art of finding joy -- explaining joy and sadness aren't mutually exclusive -- in one of her first mornings back on the "Today" show.

The longtime NBC host chatted with author Kate Bowler, who wrote "Joyful, Anyway" ... a book all about finding joy when circumstances aren't perfect.

Check out the vid ... Guthrie says it's the exact book she needs right now -- more on that in a minute -- while making it clear being joyful doesn't mean embracing toxic positivity or forcing oneself to be happy.

Savannah Guthrie Moved to Tears by Crowd at 'Today' Show Return

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It's an emotional morning for Savannah Guthrie ... Monday marks her first show back at "Today" since her mother disappeared two months ago.

She stepped out onto the 30 Rock plaza -- walking hand-in-hand with Jenna Bush Hager -- to rejoin cohosts Craig Melvin, Carson Daly, Al Roker and Sheinelle Jones as they anchor the show surrounded by a cheering crowd.

Craig welcomed back the show's "North Star," and Savannah is seen tearing up while greeting fans ... many of whom were holding signs that said "Welcome back Savannah."

Terry Crews' Wife Rebecca Living With Parkinson's

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Terry Crews' wife -- Rebecca King-Crews -- is going public with a shocking medical diagnosis ... revealing she's been living with Parkinson's disease for years.

Terry and Rebecca made the surprising announcement on the "Today" show Monday ... saying she was first diagnosed with the disease in 2015.

Rebecca says she recently underwent a breakthrough procedure to help with symptoms on the right side of her body ... and it's already making an incredible difference. She can now write with her right hand for the first time in nearly three years … even writing her name and dates again.

Savannah Guthrie 'Today,' I'm Back!!!

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Savannah Guthrie is officially back on the “Today” show ... after stepping away for two months amid her mother’s disappearance.

Savannah was back in the anchor chair Monday morning alongside Craig Melvin ... wearing a bright yellow dress and a matching heart necklace.

She kicked things off by running through the morning’s top headlines … before turning to Craig with a smile and saying, "It is good to be home."

Savannah made it clear she’s jumping right back in … adding, “Well, here we go, ready or not, let’s do the news,” before diving straight into the broadcast.

Savannah Guthrie Easter Confession Admits 'Disappointment with God' Amid Mom Search

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Savannah Guthrie is enduring her first Easter since her mom Nancy's disappearance ... and just like in her Christian tradition, the day comes with a bittersweet message.

In a video recorded for the Good Shepherd New York church's digital Easter gathering, Savannah admits that sometimes "life itself seems far harder than death" and that she experienced "deep disappointment with God" after her mom was kidnapped February 1.

According to Savannah, not knowing her mom's whereabouts or what exactly happened to her is particularly challenging.

But Savannah's faith also brought her comfort during her darkest days. Savannah believes Jesus had similar feelings of uncertainty that she has endured.

Savannah Guthrie RETURNING TO 'TODAY' Show Amid Search for Nancy

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Savannah Guthrie is officially heading back to the “Today” show ... after stepping away for nearly two months amid her mother’s disappearance.

Guthrie will return to the anchor desk April 6 … with Hoda Kotb making the announcement Friday morning, revealing Savannah will be back alongside Craig Melvin.

Craig added the show can’t wait to welcome her back with open arms ... and in the latest installment of her interview with Hoda -- released Friday -- Savannah admitted it's been hard to imagine returning to that space, but agrees the show is part of her "purpose."

Savannah Guthrie Seeing Mom's Back Doors Left Open Prompted Panic

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Savannah Guthrie says she knew her mom, Nancy, hadn't just wandered off when she surveyed the scene at her home ... and she focused on one eerie clue in particular -- the doors were left propped open.

In an interview with her "Today" co-anchor, Hoda Kotb, Savannah revealed her first thoughts when hearing about her mom's disappearance.

She said, "We thought she must have had some kind of medical episode in the night and that somehow the paramedics had come, because the back doors were propped open, and that didn't make any sense."

Savannah Guthrie Horrified Seeing Intruder On Camera Before Mom's Kidnapping

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Savannah Guthrie says it was "absolutely terrifying" to see the alleged kidnapper on front-door camera video moments before he broke into her mom's Arizona home and snatched her.

The "Today" anchor sat down for her first interview -- which aired Thursday -- since her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her house in Tucson on February 1.

Fighting tears, Savannah told her co-anchor Hoda Kotb she was horrified by the video showing the masked intruder walking up to the door of Nancy's residence.

Savannah Guthrie APOLOGIZES TO MOTHER AND FAMILY IN NEW INTERVIEW

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Savannah Guthrie is overcome with emotion in her first interview since her mother’s disappearance -- apologizing to her mother and family over the possibility her fame may have played a role.

Speaking with Hoda Kotb, Savannah says she first learned something was wrong when her sister, Annie, called to say their mom, Nancy Guthrie, had gone missing.

She says her brother -- a former fighter pilot in the military who also worked in intelligence -- immediately feared the worst, telling her he believed their mother may have been kidnapped for ransom.

Savannah Guthrie Speaking Out in First Interview Nancy Needs To Come Home Now!!!

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Savannah Guthrie is speaking out about her mother Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping in her first public interview ... airing on "TODAY" Thursday and Friday.

The "TODAY" show played a preview of the emotional interview between Savannah and Hoda Kotb during Wednesday morning's broadcast ... and it shows a heartbroken Savannah describing the intense pain her family feels.

She's in tears and pleads ... "Someone needs to do the right thing ... We are in agony. ... It is unbearable. And to think of what she went through."

'Today' Cohost Dylan Dreyer Files for Divorce

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"Today" cohost Dylan Dreyer has filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Brian Fichera ... TMZ has learned.

The official filing comes months after the pair first announced their separation in July. Us Weekly was the first to report the news.

Dreyer spoke about their split in November, shedding light on their relationship ...