Al Roker mourns death of Today co-star and 'second dad' in heartfelt tribute

Arsenal stars are set to be rewarded with an eye-watering £500,000 bonus if Mikel Arteta ’s side are successful in their bid to finish in the Premier League top four this season. The Gunners stretched their winning run to four games with a 3-2 victory over Watford on Sunday to put them firmly on course for Champions League qualification.

Met Office released several flood warnings, Brits are being advised to brace themselves for another Arctic blast this week.Weather mapping from independent forecaster WXCharts shows up to 20 inches (50cm) of white stuff falling in parts of Wales and Scotland, following a sweeping weather movement down from the Arctic. There will likely be over 20cm of snow in the Midlands and flurries on the south coast as the artic freeze takes hold.Bitter gale-force winds will brace freezing temperatures as the weather gears up for a battering in the next two weeks.The Met Office has warned Brits of strong winds, frost, freezing temperatures and coastal gales all sweeping in from the west and taking full effect on the rest of the country.Snow is predicted for Friday, March 11 and will likely come amid an unusually cold March week for Brits.The frosty temperatures and strong winds will hit before it's set to warm up for spring towards the end of March and temperatures will plunge to a chilly -5C in parts of Scotland and Northern regions on Tuesday.The Met forecast said: "As we move through the period, there will be an increased likelihood of spells of rain, potentially preceded by snow, arriving from the west.

Shortly before Walt Disney World closed tonight, guests began posting photos and video of what seemed to be a new water attraction: a lazy river running down Hollywood Boulevard at the resort’s Hollywood Studios park.

Clayton Davis The Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon was a happy occasion full of hugs between stars, but also a sense of trepidation as the first Academy luncheon since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. With a live, in-person event held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, with remarks from Oscars producer Will Packer and Academy president David Rubin, over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of this year’s nominees for the 94th Oscars, set to take place on March 27.Rubin’s opening remarks acknowledged the war in Ukraine and the Academy’s global support for a peaceful resolution.Some key takeaways from the event1. The Academy wants the show to be fun.Packer emceed the top of the event, praising the year’s crop of nominees.

Queens supporting queens! Nicki Minaj showed up to defend Britney Spears after she called herself “not the best dancer,” reminding the pop star her status in the culture.

Hosted by Dolly Parton alongside by co-hosts Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards was a the two-hour concert event of the year live streamed globally on Prime Video tonight from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

2022 Academy of Country Music Awards saw the likes of Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton picking up coveted trophies, and performances from Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini and Kelly Clarkson.MORE: Kelly Clarkson stuns in bodycon dress during Dolly Parton tribute at ACM AwardsThe ceremony took place on Monday 7 March at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, and viewers enjoyed "wall-to-wall" music during the two-hour show, which streamed coast to coast instead of tape-delayed on Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.WATCH: Dolly Parton kicks off 2022 ACM AwardsCountry music legend Dolly Parton helmed the ceremony and was joined by co-hosts Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen but HELLO! was behind the scenes and below are several fun moments from your favorite stars...MORE: Carrie Underwood wows in leg-lengthening micro shorts at ACM AwardsCountry stars including Tenille Townes spoke to HELLO! and many of them shared that Dolly Parton was their dream collaborator."I really do feel so inspired that Dolly Parton is in the house, anything around her would be a dream come true," Tenille told us, when asked who she would love to perform with, dead or alive.

Drake is ready for a change after he put his enormous mansion in Hidden Hills, California, on the market.The 35-year-old hitmaker is selling his home for a whopping $14.8 million, but interested buyers can shell out even more for two neighboring properties, TMZ reported on Monday.He's moving on after it was reported earlier this month that he had purchased another mansion in Beverly Hills for and eye-popping $50 million from Robbie Williams. Moving on: Drake is selling his 'YOLO' mansion in Hidden Hills, California, for $14.8 million, TMZ reported on Monday.

The Oscar nominees all gathered in Los Angeles for the annual Academy Awards Luncheon, though one notable nominee was not present, Nicole Kidman.The 54-year-old actress is nominated for Best Actress for her performance as Lucille Ball in Amazon's Being the Ricardos.While the other nominees gather in Los Angeles, Kidman remains home in Nashville, recovering from a torn hamstring while filming her new Amazon series Expats, via Variety. Recovering:The Oscar nominees all gathered in Los Angeles for the annual Academy Awards Luncheon, though one notable nominee was not present, Nicole Kidman Torn:While the other nominees gather in Los Angeles, Kidman remains home in Nashville, recovering from a torn hamstring while filming her new Amazon series Expats, via VarietyKidman was filming Expats in Los Angeles when a pre-existing injury flared up and she tore her hamstring once again.The actress is back home in Los Angeles, under doctor's orders, recovering from the injury.

Morgan Wallen won big at the Academy of Country Music Awards Monday night. The 28-year-old singer took home the Album of the Year Award for, one year after his major controversy.Wallen, who was nominated for four ACM awards Monday, was banned from the academy's 2021 show after he was caught on camera using a racial slur.

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Carrie Underwood has paid tribute to the "wonderful" Miranda Lambert as the singer finally wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards.SEE: All the show-stopping looks from the 2022 ACM AwardsMiranda had been nominated several times over an almost two-decade career, but this was her first win; she was unable to be at the ceremony in person as she was performing in London. Backstage with the press, however, Carrie praised Miranda and shared how the win was "long overdue".WATCH: Carrie Underwood 'couldn't be more proud of sister' Miranda Lambert "It is always wonderful because there are so many incredibly talented women in this genre, and Miranda is long overdue for winning this award so I couldn't be more proud of her as a sister in this genre of music and in this industry," Carrie said."There were a lot incredible females on stage tonight and I look forward to more of that happening."READ: Why the ACM Awards has left some music fans venting their frustrationMORE: Inside ACM Awards nominees' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert + moreMiranda was named the 2022 Entertainer of the Year award - a first for the singer and the Academy's highest honor.Miranda was in London and unable to be at the stadium and in her acceptance speech for Entertainer of the Year, she said: "I cannot believe I am not there to celebrate, it is the first time I have missed this in 17 years and so my heart is broken." Carrie shared her praise after winning Single of the Year"I have been waiting for this a long time and I never thought it would happen," she added."Thank you to the country music family for embracing me and supporting me, and also, this one goes out to the singer-songwriter girls out there putting

Al Roker and Deborah Roberts faced a difficult day on Saturday, as they remembered Deborah's beloved mother Ruth Roberts, who sadly passed away six years ago.MORE: Hoda Kotb bids bittersweet farewell to Today as co-stars are left in tearsThis was an especially difficult anniversary for the couple, as it also marked 20 years since the devastating 9-11 attacks in New York, and was the day of Al's co-worker and friend Willard Scott's funeral.Al shared a heartfelt post on Instagram detailing the emotional day, alongside photos of the order of service from Willard's funeral. VIDEO: Al Roker and his family reveal their incredible bond He wrote: "Attended the #homegoing #celebration of #willardscott It was an emotional day on top of the

Al Roker found something special at the home he shares with his family and revealed what it was with his fans on Instagram. The Today show star made a discovery just days after the death of his "second dad" Willard Scott.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb bids bittersweet farewell to co-star as fans are left in tearsAl posted a photo of a cookbook written by the late Today star and captioned the post: "I was sitting in the kitchen looking at my cookbook collection and found this treasure." WATCH: Al Roker shares dangerous update from latest adventureWillard Scott's All-American Cookbook featured a photo of the late Today star eating a plate of food and appeared to be decades old.

Savannah Guthrie was the latest NBC star to pay tribute to the beloved TV personality Willard Scott, who passed away over the weekend.MORE: Hoda Kotb comes to the rescue of her co-star during family beach tripThe Today star took to Instagram to share a poignant photo of Willard in front of a weather map, alongside the words 'Willard Scott 1934-2021'.Alongside the picture, Savannah wrote: "Rest in Peace, dear Willard." Al Roker – who was close friends with his former co-star – was one of the first to comment, writing: "If there was a life well lived, it was Uncle Willie's.

Katie Couric has taken to Instagram in memory of a close friend and colleague. The heartbroken 64-year-old shared a throwback snapshot showing her embracing Willard Scott, Today's longtime weatherman.She wrote: "I am heartbroken that the much loved Willard Scott has passed away.

Willard Scott, whose exhuberant personality and penchant for honoring fans who reached 100 made him a beloved television icon, died this morning at 87. His death was confirmed by fellow Today show host Al Roker. No cause of death was given.

Willard Scott, the legendary show weatherman, has died. He was 87.Al Roker confirmed Scott's death on Saturday by paying tribute to his former colleague on his Instagram.

on Instagram.“Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris,” Roker wrote. “He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit.

Willard Scott, who is best know as the longtime weatherman on the Today show, has died at the age of 87.

Former TODAY Show weatherman Willard Scott has sadly passed away at the age of 87. The news was broken by his former co-hosts on Instagram, including Katie Couric and current weatherman Al Roker, who paid tributes to their former colleague and friend.