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2022 Tony Awards presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing were announced by the award-winning actress Adrienne Warren and three-time Tony nominee Joshua Henry.This year marks the American Theatre Wing’s 75th annual Tony Awards, and with 11, the autobiographical Strange Loop leads all nominations, Paradise Square and the Michael Jackson musical MJ received 10, and for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf grabbed seven.Throughout the YouTube telecast, there were many inspiring moments on display from people of color during past Tony Awards. Warren looked back on a quote by Audra Ann McDonald after earning her sixth Tony Award in 2014 for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.“I want to thank all the shoulders of the strong and brave and courageous women that I am standing on,” McDonald said.“It made me realize what I stand on,” Warren said of McDonald’s speech.

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.

Drew Barrymore has admitted that at the end of the day, she's a hopeless romantic through and through. MORE: Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus on something elseThe star kicked off her program, The Drew Barrymore Show, by discussing Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's recent – second – engagement, and revealed she is all about second chances.She discussed the exciting engagement news during the popular segment she starts off every one of her morning talk shows with, Drew's News, where she and co-host Ross Mathews discuss the latest positive news headlines.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore speaks out after beloved Harry Potter star reveals she’s his crushThe two first got to discussing J.

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.

Justice League actor recently gave her as she clutches a black quilted leather bag. (It's hard to miss.)Because she’s Jennifer Lopez, she shielded her eyes from the sun with large aviator glasses, which have become her signature frame over the years. Compared to , Affleck isn’t exactly what we’d call a “style icon.” The 49-year-old chose his go-to flannel and graphic T-shirt combo, which is perhaps why Lopez opted for a more easy, breezy ensemble. (Lopez's fitted overalls are a bit more luxe than say, a traditional denim pair.

Hoda Kotb often shares glimpses into her personal life when on Today or Today with Hoda and Jenna, opening up recently about a rather embarrassing childhood memory.MORE: Hoda Kotb's new TV role revealed - meet her co-starsOn a recent installment of the show without her usual co-host Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda talked to replacement co-star Willie Geist about being stuck in the friend-zone.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager host New Year's Eve Special"I feel like I was always seen as the friend," she said. "When someone would approach at the dance, I would think 'it's happening, it's happening,' and they're like 'hey, do you think your friend would dance with me if I asked?'""No!" Willie replied, supporting her by saying: "It's hard to believe sitting here today."MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's stand-in hosts get Today viewers talkingHoda then launched into a story she described as "super painful," opening up about an incident when she was at a party."We were playing spin the bottle, we were in seventh grade, just for the kiss.

Brooklyn Beckham, 23, and actress Nicola Peltz, 27, enjoyed a three-day wedding celebration that began with a rehearsal dinner on Friday 8 April, but did you know they had a twinning moment?MORE: Brooklyn Beckham's £3m oceanfront wedding was wildly different from Victoria and David'sThe chef's parents David and Victoria Beckham had two matching outfits for their wedding day in 1999 – one cream design and another purple Antonio Berardi ensemble – so perhaps their eldest son was inspired to do the same at his own nuptials. Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltzs wedding: Everything you need to knowHolly Willoughby stuns in ski gear as she shares glimpse at Freeze the Fear with Wim HoffSheinelle Jones and Carson Daly stand in for Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush HagerLeAnn Rimes drives fans wild in barely-there dress – and wait til you see her legs!Anton Du Beke shows off incredible living roomSean Penn and Charlize Theron grace the red carpet togetherStrictlys Karen Hauer causes a stir in fitness video with new boyfriend14 times Disney Princess characters inspired us with their acts of kindnessWATCH: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are married! Inside epic $3. 5m weddingDesigned by Dior's Kim Jones, the designer responsible for Brooklyn, David, Romeo and Cruz's wedding tuxedos, Nicola and Brooklyn chose "really special" matching suits for the occasion.

Piers Morgan made a sly dig about Brooklyn Beckham’s Palm Beach nuptials with wife Nicola Peltz over the weekend.Speaking sarcastically about how he “can’t wait to hear” about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s nasty ongoing court battle, he also made the same joke about the wedding day of David and Victoria Beckham’'s eldest son.Piers, 57, took to Twitter this afternoon to make a savage quip about Brooklyn, 23, following the star’s high-profile wedding to wife Nicola, 27, over the weekend. He also took aim at actors Johnny, 58, and Amber, 35, who continue to make headlines thanks to their ongoing legal disputes. In view of his 7.9 million followers, Piers tweeted: “I can’t wait to hear more about how much Johnny Depp and Amber Heard hate each other. “Just as I can’t wait to hear more about an ex-footballer’s son’s wedding.”Piers’ followers had a mixed reaction to the tweet, with some agreeing with the journalist.Gillian Kennedy wrote: “You, me and trillions of others!! Couldn't care less about a certain footballer’s son!!”In reference to another recent Hollywood engagement, Carol Challis added: “Or Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez and the enormous ‘ring of green’.”However, some people thought Piers might have an ulterior motive, with Shoeb Molvi quipping: “I presume you weren’t invited to the wedding.”“Someone didn't get the invite they clearly wanted soooo much,” Micky Lyttle added.Others felt that Piers’ viewpoint was hypocritical due to his frequent commentary on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Stuart Kaye commented: “Never mind.

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Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev are definitely making it down the aisle before Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck! “I mean I think we'll beat Bennifer,” Nikki told ET’s Denny Directo during the 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday. “I don’t know, JLo, I mean she’s run many times so, I think I might beat Bennifer.” However,Brie Bella believes that Jennifer and Ben, who announced their engagement this weekend, will beat the couple.  “Bennifer,” Brie quipped when asked who she sees saying «I do» first.«I think its amazing and I look at them they’re a beautiful couple,» Brie added. «I just feel like it was so recent that her and A-Rod just split so I’m like woah that’s happened fast, but when you fall in love and you fall hard you can’t ever put time on that so its a beautiful thing.»However, the fellow bride-to-be is celebrating the rekindled romance. «They already been there so that’s why I think it's meant to be fast because they were already engaged. I think she really has found her forever she seems comfortable,» Nikki added. Nikki, 38, and Artem, 39, got engaged in 2019.

Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev are definitely making it down the aisle before Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck! “I mean I think we'll beat Bennifer,” Nikki told ET’s Denny Directo during the 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday. “I don’t know, JLo, I mean she’s run many times so, I think I might beat Bennifer.” However,Brie Bella believes that Jennifer and Ben, who announced their engagement this weekend, will beat the couple.  “Bennifer,” Brie quipped when asked who she sees saying «I do» first.«I think its amazing and I look at them they’re a beautiful couple,» Brie added. «I just feel like it was so recent that her and A-Rod just split so I’m like woah that’s happened fast, but when you fall in love and you fall hard you can’t ever put time on that so its a beautiful thing.»However, the fellow bride-to-be is celebrating the rekindled romance. «They already been there so that’s why I think it's meant to be fast because they were already engaged. I think she really has found her forever she seems comfortable,» Nikki added. Nikki, 38, and Artem, 39, got engaged in 2019.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are not in a rush to walk down the aisle!

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck 'are not talking' about getting married at the moment.The 52-year-old star announced that the couple were engaged in a clip posted on her website but a source close to her says she a wedding is not in the pipeline just yet.An insider has told PEOPLE that JLo 'loves her ring' and 'can't stop looking at it' but adds that Jennifer and Ben are 'not talking about a wedding' at this moment in time. Taking it a day at a time!Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck 'are not talking' about getting married at the moment; pictured February 2022The source said: 'It's very cute to see how excited she is.

Hoda Kotb is a familiar face on Today, having been working on the NBC daytime show since 2007.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares urgent plea for help as she shares tragic newsThe TV favorite started out hosting the fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford, but in 2019 Kathie departed from the program and was replaced by Jenna Bush Hager.On Friday, the duo celebrated their third work anniversary together in a heartwarming segment on the show.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb left surprised by Jenna Bush Hager's revelationThe pair marked three years, and were left in disbelief over just how quickly time had gone. "It's a big deal around here.

In a new interview Kim Kardashian and Tyra Banks said they had an honest conversation before working together on the latest SKIMS campaign.The billionaire mogul, 41, appeared alongside the veteran model, 48, on TODAY With Hoda and Jenna on Friday.Tyra said to hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about the SKIMS founder, 'She said when I was on the cover of Sports Illustrated, she hadn't seen boobs that were real and big.' Preliminary talk: In a new interview Kim Kardashian and Tyra Banks said they had an honest conversation before working together on the latest SKIMS campaignKim Kardashian and Tyra Banks share their secrets to success with @hodakotb. pic.twitter.com/4LmCFYBaZi— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@HodaAndJenna) April 7, 2022 She continued, 'She said that that gave her self-esteem for her body.So we had, like, a serious conversation, and I finally said, ''Let's do this!"The mother-of-four added, 'I've known Tyra for a really long time.' Then she gushed, 'I just have so much respect for her, so we just had an honest, heart-to-heart conversation, and she got to hear about what the brand stands for, why I started the brand and just all about supporting women.'Banks admitted that speaking with Kim 'helped me to step into my own, I guess, power and influence as an icon in the modeling industry.' Influence: Tyra said to hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about the SKIMS founder, 'She said when I was on the cover of Sports Illustrated, she hadn't seen boobs that were real and big' Tyra said that SKIMS aligned with her what she's always stood for.

Are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck engaged again? After photos surfaced of the "Jenny from the Block" singer sporting a diamond ring, speculation started swirling wondering if that's the case — or if the jewelry was simply a fashion piece. In the snapshots, the star was seen furniture shopping with one of her kids on Monday. Lopez wore a floral dress, oversized sunglasses and the diamond ring for the outing.

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.

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.

Hoda Kotb has spoken out about raising her two young daughters and the questions she's being asked by them regarding their adoption.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air over missed opportunity with co-starIn her popular podcast, Making Space with Hoda Kotb, the mom-of-two chatting to country star Thomas Rhett, who adopted his oldest daughter, Willa Gray, in 2017.The conversation turned to their experiences raising their children, and the Today star asked the singer: "As you know I adopted two children and a lot of questions are already coming up that I get from Haley and that I will get from Hope too.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb shares glimpse inside her incredible New York apartment "What questions is Willa Gray asking and how have you guys navigated that? I've got two kids from different countries and there are questions a pop."MORE: Hoda Kotb describes incredible chat she had with strangerMORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's spectacular on-air appearanceThomas replied: "It's hard as I think when you become a parent you think 'I'm a dad I have all the answers' or 'I'm a mom and I have all the answers,' and adoption is one of the most beautiful things in the world and I don't think that you go 'Oh in six years I'm going to start answering some really intense questions.' Today's Hoda Kotb opened up about her daughters and their questions about adoption"But I don't know if you felt like this at all, but what age? What age is the right age? The world is moving so fast and to have a conversation with a six-year-old about that, I might be too old school but I think 'Maybe we wait until she's ten'.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet tribute to Jenna Bush Hager following career milestoneMORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about