Al Roker shares heartfelt moment from Today that leaves fans feeling emotional

The man who kickstarted the careers of a raft of award-winning actors and household names from Greater Manchester has died. Tributes are pouring in to David Johnson, who set budding actors on the path to stardom at the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which he founded in 1968.

Victoria Beckham jetted back to London to support her friend and fellow Spice Girl Mel B as she collected her MBE. The 46-year-old pop star was honoured during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday morning (May 4).

Arsenal training after Arsene Wenger banned offsides. Gunners icon Adams, 55, was Wenger's captain when they won the double in 1998 and 2002. A mainstay in the Frenchman's defence after his appointment in September 1996, Adams and Wenger formed a successful captain and manager partnership - but they didn't always see eye to eye.

brave soldier has vowed to return to the frontline of Ukraine after suffering horrific injuries in an explosion while fighting against Russian forces. Manus McCaffery, 20, is recovering in hospital after a close encounter with an artillery shell that has peppered his face and torso with shrapnel after it landed just five feet away from him.The US soldier is currently in the hospital and has vowed to return to the frontlines of Ukraine as soon as he can, with commenters on Reddit hailing the soldier as a hero.

lingerie whilst she flaunted her baby bump.Megan Kim, 25, often posts body positive content to her 21,000 Instagram followers - she previously shared the ‘reality’ of trying on clothes in a poorly lit fitting room to attempt to help women love their bodies from every angle.Now the brunette babe is 15 weeks pregnant, her mission for spreading self-love is not slowing down anytime soon.In a recent post, Megan ditched her clothes for a lacy yellow lingerie set, which has certainly got her fans wowed.The influencer hiked up the brightly coloured knickers up to her waist as she flaunted her early stage baby belly.As she seductively posed for the camera, the curvy star's boobs were mostly covered with a high neck bralette with her underboob slightly poking out.Megan modelled the set for an advertisement with Rihanna’s lingerie brand Savage X Fenty.The sexy influencer finished the bold look with natural makeup and a glossy red lip.In the caption she admitted: “Because at the moment all I want to wear is comfy non-wired lingerie.”In awe at Megan’s sizzling display, many people fled to the comments to swoon over the influencer. One person commented: “You look amazing.”Another user added: “This colour is gorgeous.”Whilst a third person voiced: “I’m obsessed with these pictures.”Someone else praised: “Megan, you look stunning!!”Meanwhile, a fifth fan expressed: “Milf vibes.”Elsewhere, a woman told she has 'no booty' gains 7st and wows with curvy transformation.And, an influencer who thought she'd never 'love' her body now flaunts curves in bikinis. Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

mother before jumping to her death.The 30-year-old, from Michigan, leapt from her 29th story Midtown Manhattan high-rise apartment in January after struggling with her mental health since her twenties.April Simpkins, 53, revealed her daughter’s tragic last words on Wednesday, during an episode of “Red Table Talk,” hosted by Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris.“First, I’m sorry, by the time you get this, I won’t be alive anymore. And it makes me even more sad to write this because I know it will hurt you the most,” Kryst wrote to her mother.The mother said she was exercising when she received the life-changing text, and her daughter knew she would be pre-occupied and sent the message then so she couldn't intervene.

State Pension currently provides essential financial support for over 12.4 million older people across the UK, including 981,399 retirees living in Scotland.

A Place in The Sun presenter Jasmine Harman has told how she'd been left "dumbfounded" by the lack of impact Brexit has had on people looking to buy property overseas.

May 7 will mark a decade since a group of Dumbarton Accies players wrote their names into the history books.

A woman almost missed being able to celebrate her 10-year wedding anniversary after being refused entry onto a Ryanair flight because of an 'unclear' rule over passports.

Ryanair staff refused to let a teenager board a flight from Glasgow Prestwick amid claims his passport had expired - despite it being in-date for another five months.

Hoda Kotb had reason to celebrate over the weekend as she was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, along with her co-star Savannah Guthrie.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares urgent plea for help as she shares tragic newsThe Today star left everyone in awe during her powerful speech, including Savannah, who after listening to Hoda told the audience: "Life lesson, never follow Hoda Kotb."The mom-of-two's speech gave a powerful message to women about speaking up and knowing their worth.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb left shocked and emotional during surprise live on air After opening up about Viola Davis, who "spent most of her life and much of her career not feeling worthy," she continued: "Tomorrow, I'm gonna interview Rita Moreno and in all my research Rita said the same thing: throughout her career and throughout her life, she felt like she was not worthy.MORE: Hoda Kotb's new TV role revealed - meet her co-starsMORE: Hoda Kotb marks personal milestone with co-star on Today"She was belittled, she was degraded and somehow she accepted that treatment.""Which brings me to the women in this room, all of the fabulous fantastic women in this room. I don't know what you make in your salary but I'll say this: you deserve more.

Staying positive! Al Roker is measuring his weight loss success with one important benchmark — making sure his clothes fit right.

Today Show star Jenna Bush Hager has revealed the emotional moment she burst into tears when her twin sister Barbara went into labor six weeks early.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager pays emotional tribute to Hoda Kotb amid heartacheJenna and Barbara, who are about to release their upcoming children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood, are extremely close and Jenna shared that when she got the phone call she "started bawling" before remembering that it was "not helpful" and she wneeded to "stay calm".WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager praises mom Laura Bush after sharing emotional story about daughters"Of course, I was nervous for her and knew that she was unprepared physically — meaning she didn't have the diapers or the nursery set up," the mom-of-three told People."But she was, of course, prepared because I think she has all the love to give."MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's stunning on-air appearanceBarbara and husband Craig Coyne welcomed their first daughter, Cora Georgia, on 27 September 2021, but she gave birth in Maine instead of the planned hospital in New York.Barbara also shared the poignant moment that she realized she had given birth in the hospital that was named after her late grandmother, whom Barbara was also named after. The twins are very close"I went there to visit [Cora, who remained in NICU] and looked over on the wall, and it said Barbara Bush Children's Hospital," Barbara shared."So, in many ways, it felt divine that she was born in Maine near where we were married and where we have so many memories as a family."Cora stayed in the NICU for four weeks.

Al Roker and his family, and the Today Show host is trying to figure out just how to best prepare himself for it.MORE: Al Roker shares sentimental tribute ahead of special work project close to his heartIt comes as no surprise to fans of the star that he has an extremely tight knit family, which includes his wife Deborah Roberts, who works for ABC as a television journalist, plus their children Leila, 23, and Nicholas, 19. He has another daughter, Courtney, 25, with ex-wife Alice Bell.The family faced a big transition when Leila decided to move to Paris, where she has been living for several years, and now they're trying to wrap their heads around yet another change, one that will officially make the parents empty nesters.WATCH: Al shares sentimental tribute during visit to Washington DCMORE: Al Roker expresses gratitude and inspires fans in latest sentimental videoAl revealed during a special interview that his son Nicholas is off to college, and as he and Deborah brace themselves for his big move, he's seeking advice from none other than former President Barack Obama.The beloved weatherman was recently in Washington DC to interview the President for a Today Show special, which aired Wednesday 13 April, about his upcoming Netflix series, Our Great National Parks, which premiered on the same day.As the two explored ​​Virginia's Great Falls National Park, the NBC host opened up about the fact that he will soon be an empty nester, and asked Obama how he and his wife should prepare.A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)The candid conversationHe asked him: "Our son Nick is getting ready to go to college, he's about to leave.

Al Roker was over the moon on Wednesday when his special interview with former President Barack Obama aired on NBC's Today Show—but wife Deborah Roberts was quick to bring him back down to Earth.MORE: Al Roker provides rare insight on debilitating cancer diagnosis with wife Deborah Roberts"I hope you get to watch my interview with @barackobama on @todayshow and on @todaysxm," Al captioned the post which included a picture of the two men walking through the woods.WATCH: Al Roker shares sentimental tribute during DC visitHowever Debroah was quick to comment, joking: "Nice work on this special assignment!"Next time I’m gonna scoop you!"MORE: Al Roker expresses gratitude and inspires fans in latest sentimental videoDeborah works for rival network ABC, but Al saw the humor in the comment, replying with a laughing-crying emoji.Al flew in to Washington DC for the special conversation to celebrate Barack's new series, Our Great National Parks on Netflix/A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Deborah commented on this post of Al'sDays prior, he told fans about one of the first times he visited the capital city and how much the visit meant to him.The video, posted on social media, saw the news anchor with the US Capitol building towering behind him, and he expressed the impact the historic structure had on him, explaining: "I'm telling you, I never get tired of seeing that building, it means so very very much to all of us, it should." Deborah left this comment on his pageHe captioned the somber yet impactful message: "First time I saw the #uscapitol building was a church field trip in 1968 and ever since then, I am still awestruck by what it represents."The father-of-three also took the time to commemorate Judge Ketanji Brown

after she sprained her toe.MORE: Savannah Guthrie delights viewers as she returns to Today following idyllic family vacation"This is how ankles get sprained!" exclaimed one fan as another commented: "Be careful". The picture showed Savannah wearing a chambray midi dress with metallic pink sneakers as she made her way through the cameras and wires that lay across the floor; she captioned: "Running the plaza obstacle course".WATCH: Savannah Guthrie shares touching birthday tribute to her mom live on TodaySavannah revealed in early April that she had hurt her toe in an Instagram post in which she also shared photos of a new on-set look - slippers.In one shot, the mom-of-two was on set and cooking up a storm in a chic midi-dress but while her top half looked stylish, her feet were clad in a pair of fluffy slippers.MORE: Savannah Guthrie teases new look at latest project while sharing rare insight into her family lifeSEE: Savannah Guthrie goes for the chop as she unveils short hair transformationThe Today Show host zoomed in on her footwear in the next snapshot and the third image was of her foot with an ice pack on it.

Al Roker and Deborah Roberts' son, Nick, is growing up so fast and his parents can't help but marvel at his transformation.The Today show weatherman and ABC journalist are proud parents and regularly rave about their offspring on social media. MORE: Al Roker's wife wishes for 'healthy moments' in reflective messageEarlier this year it was Nick who was the focus of Deborah's Instagram post when she shared then-and-now photos with the 19-year-old to ask where the time has gone. WATCH: Al Roker's son receives incredible news In the first image, Deborah was cuddling a young Nick and was head and shoulders above him. In the second, it was the other way around...

Jenna Bush Hager and her twin sister Barbara Pierce Bush are gearing up for the release of their new children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood, which hits the shelves on April 19.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager prepares for exciting month with her familyAnd ahead of the release, the mom-of-three shared some exciting news about the story on social media.Taking to Instagram, Jenna shared details of their upcoming book tour, which has had a new tour stop added.VIDEO: Jenna Bush Hager receives copies of her new book The Superpower Sisters in the post "Sissy and I can't wait to see you soon," Jenna wrote alongside a list of all the stops, which include Richmond, VA, on April 15, and Red Bank, NJ, on April 20.MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's spectacular on-air appearanceMORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet tribute to Jenna Bush Hager following career milestoneThe siblings are also going to be touring around Texas from 21 April at some places close to their heart – including the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation on April 21 and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum on April 23.Fans are just as excited as Jenna and Barbara for the tour, with many commenting on the star's post.

Al Roker had quite the challenging task of appearing live to his beloved fans around the country on Today during the height of the pandemic.MORE: Al Roker provides rare insight on debilitating cancer diagnosis with wife Deborah RobertsRELATED: Today show hosts' plush homes: Katie Couric, Al Roker, Hoda Kotb and moreIn a candid new chat he did with his wife, ABC journalist Deborah Roberts, the NBC star opened about the perils of working from home - and how it affected both of them.VIDEO: Today's Al Roker surprises daughter Leila during live chatTuning in from their New York living room, the two talked about how they'd figured out scheduling and spacing out their work-from-home lives during the early months of quarantine.Deborah started by talking about how they figured out what rooms to use, saying: "By the way, i started off in one room of the house, it was lovely, the sofa… it was beautiful.MORE: Al Roker provides unexpected glimpse into his look in new video"And then I didn't go on television for a day or two, and he stole my spot!" she then exclaimed, pointing the finger at her husband sitting beside her. Al and Deborah worked from home together while quarantining with son Nick"Hey, possession is nine-tenths of the law," Al just hilariously quipped.

Hoda Kotb has used her celebrity platform to make a desperate plea for the safe return of someone very special.On Tuesday, the TV personality took to Instagram and reposted a heartbreaking message from her friend which detailed a horrific kidnapping situation. MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid about questions daughters ask about adoption Alongside a photo of the two women, the caption read: "Repost from @karenswensen. Please stop and PRAY or send positive thoughts for the safe rescue of Sr.