Matt Lauer

Matthew "Matt" Todd Lauer (born December 30, 1957) is an American television journalist best known as the host of NBC's The Today Show since 1997. He was previously a news anchor in New York and a local talk-show host in Boston, Philadelphia, Providence and Richmond. He was also host of PM Magazine (or "Evening Magazine" 1980-1986) and worked for ESPN in the 1980s as a sideline reporter. In the early 1990s, Lauer hosted segments of HBO Entertainment News. He was born in New York City, New York, the son of Marilyn Kolmer, a boutique owner, and Jay Robert Lauer, a bicycle-company executive. Lauer is of Romanian descent on his father's side, as seen on the Today Show's "Finding Our Roots." His parents divorced during his youth, and his father died in 1997. Lauer had become co-host of The Today Show replacing longtime host Bryant Gumbel in early 1997, not long before his father's death. In 1999, both Lauer and his cohost Katie Couric initially resisted participation in Today's proposed series about their family roots. The series turned out to be a hit, and Lauer was moved by what he learned about his immigrant ancestors. "My dad was Jewish. My mom is not. So I was not raised anything.

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Matt Lauer Re-Signs with 'Today' -- Ann Curry On Chopping Block

Matt Lauer
Re-Signs with 'Today' Ann Curry on Chopping Block

Matt Lauer has signed a new, long-term deal with the "Today" show.  He will become way richer than he already is, and we're told the next move will be to send Ann Curry packing.As TMZ first… READ MORE >

Today Show, Celebrity Justice - 55 days ago
Matt Lauer -- I'll Stay at 'Today' If You Pay Me a Fortune

Matt Lauer
I'll Stay at 'Today' ... If You Pay Me a Fortune

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 ...… READ MORE >

Today Show, Exclusive, Celebrity Justice - 110 days ago
Justin Bieber Slams Alleged Baby Mama -- 'I'm Never Gonna Be a Victim'

Justin Bieber
Slams Alleged Baby Mama 'I'm Never Gonna Be a Victim'

Justin Bieber has finally decided to address the baby daddy rumors himself -- telling Matt Lauer point blank ... Mariah Yeater is LYING THROUGH HER TEETH. Bieber appeared on "Today" and said, "I'd… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, Gossip / Rumors, Baby Watch, Today Show - 208 days ago
Charlie Sheen: I'd RETURN to 'Men' ... If They'd Have Me Back

Charlie Sheen
I'd RETURN to 'Men' ... If They'd Have Me Back

After the WORST TV breakup of all time, Charlie Sheen says he LOVES the idea of returning to "Two and a Half Men" ... even though his character is supposedly DEAD. Sheen appeared on the "Today"… READ MORE >

Two and a Half Men, Deadline, Today Show - 257 days ago
So That's Why Lindsay Canceled 'Today'

So That's Why Lindsay Canceled 'Today'

The mystery over why Lindsay Lohan canceled an interview with Matt Lauer may now be unlocked ... all because of a bottle of dirty urine.Sources at NBC were "mystified" over Lindsay's reason for… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, TV, Deadline, Developing Stories - 342 days ago
Lindsay Shuts Down Matt Lauer Interview IN HIS FACE

Lindsay Shuts Down Matt Lauer Interview IN HIS FACE

Lindsay Lohan pulled the plug on Matt Lauer last night, just before cameras were supposed to roll for her big sit-down interview.NBC sources tell TMZ ... Lauer flew to L.A. yesterday, and showed… READ MORE >

Deadline - 343 days ago
Katie Couric Officially Gets ABC Talk Show

Katie Couric Officially Gets ABC Talk Show

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Deadline, TV - 359 days ago
Emotional Meredith Vieira -- 'It's A Difficult Day For Me'

Emotional Meredith Vieira -- 'It's A Difficult Day For Me'

As her voice quivered ... and as she fought back tears ... Meredith Vieira finally made the announcement we all knew was coming ... saying, "I've decided to leave "Today" in June."Vieira took the… READ MORE >

 - 387 days ago
Katie Couric On the Verge of $20 Million ABC Deal

Katie Couric On the Verge of $20 Million ABC Deal

Katie Couric and ABC television are on the verge of signing a $20 million deal, which would give Katie her own talk show, as well as significant involvement in ABC News -- and the big casualty… READ MORE >

TV, Deadline, Developing Stories - 391 days ago
Matt Lauer Jockeying for $25 MILLION Payday

Matt Lauer Jockeying for $25 MILLION Payday

Matt Lauer is not seriously interested in leaving NBC -- unlike his co-host Meredith Vieira -- but he is bucking for a massive raise to $25 million dollars per year.Sources connected with NBC tell… READ MORE >

TV, Deadline - 418 days ago