Hoda Kotb pays tribute to Hollywood actress Pat Carroll following her death aged 95

The cast of the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars  went to great lengths to disguise their identities while arriving to rehearsal in Los Angeles on Monday.While preparing to learn some new choreography ahead of the season 31 premiere of ABC's dance competition series next month, TikTok sensation Charli D’amelio was seen wearing a black hoodie, an identity-hiding face mask and burgundy leggings.The 18-year-old social media star, who has been dancing since she was three, came prepared to work on her moves as rocked a black backpack and white sneakers.  Incognito: The cast of the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars went to great lengths to disguise their identities while arriving to rehearsal in Los Angeles on MondayHer mom, Heidi D'Amelio, 50, was also reported to be joining the cast, according to TMZ.

Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted out with friends in New York City on Tuesday, following his shock split from girlfriend Camila Morrone.The Titanic actor, 47, wore a white t-shirt with faded green cargo shorts as he stopped by trendy restaurant Il Buco.Leonardo went under the radar in a light gray ball cap with the NBA logo embroidered on the front.  On the move: Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted out with friends in New York City on Tuesday, following his shock split from girlfriend Camila MorroneThe seasoned filmmaker wore a light blue face mask over his mouth and nose, flashing a bit of his shadowy beard at the bottom. He stepped out in white ankle socks and a pair of black athletic sneakers as he spent time with his buddies.His neatly trimmed hair stuck out from the bottom of his baseball cap as he soaked up the scene in the Big Apple.

Former Nickelodeon stars are speaking out against the prolific creator and producer Dan Schneider for allegedly forcing the young actors into 'sexualized' scenes.In a new report for Insider, the Victorious actress Daniella Monet, 33, claimed that a scene that she was uncomfortable with was left in the final cut of an episode despite her objections to the network.Although Monet doesn't solely blame Schneider, who was the creator, executive producer and a writer on Victorious, she also blamed Nickelodeon for allowed sexualized scenes to appear in its live-action shows and for inappropriate behavior to occur on set. Speaking out: Several actress, including Daniella Monet and Alexa Nikolas, claimed they were subjected to abuse and forced to film 'sexualized' scenes on Nickelodeon shows created, produced and written by Dan Schneider (pictured in 2015) in a new Insider exposéThe actress described reaching out to the network after she was forced to film a scene in which she applied lip gloss while eating a pickle, which she worried was too sexual to be broadcast on a kid-centric network. But Nickelodeon executives apparently sided with Schneider and the creative team over Monet, and the scene was included in the episode. She added that not only did the executives OK the scene, but its Standards and Practices division would have had to sign off on it as well.

Oprah Winfrey proved that she knows how to throw a one-of-a-kind birthday celebration.

While most 72-year-old people are looking forward to as little work as possible, Sigourney Weaver is quite the opposite, revealing she never intends on retiring.The beloved actress with classics such as Alien and Ghostbusters to her credit is busier than ever, with three more movies slated for release this year alone.She opened up about her life and career in a wide-ranging interview with fellow actress Elizabeth Banks for Interview Magazine, where she revealed why she wants to keep working. Not retiring: While most 72-year-old people are looking forward to as little work as possible, Sigourney Weaver is quite the opposite, revealing she never intends on retiring More movies: The beloved actress with classics such as Alien and Ghostbusters to her credit is busier than ever, with three more movies slated for release this year aloneWeaver revealed she has five new projects coming out in the next few years, which prompted Banks to say, 'I don't think you're retiring anytime soon.'Weaver responded, 'I would hope not, because I probably enjoy it more now than ever.

Ian Evatt said the half-time substitution for Gethin Jones and all the other changes Bolton Wanderers made versus Crewe Alex were all planned as the Whites boss wants his side to take the Papa Johns Trophy opportunity as a chance to get to Wembley.

Bolton Wanderers are leading the race to sign young defender Owen Beck from Liverpool and the deal could be finalised today, according to reports.

Hoda Kotb is beloved by many not just on Today but beyond, and received a sweet surprise ahead of her birthday on the set of the show.MORE: Hoda Kotb overcome with emotion after heartwarming reunion on TodayWalker Hayes, who has frequently made appearances on the show and has developed a great bond with Hoda, gave her a surprise present while on set.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb overcome with emotion after heartwarming reunionAfter his performance, he met the host and her two daughters, Haley and Hope, to present her with the plaque that certified his record, Country Stuff the Album, with gold.As he presented her the honor, Hoda was clearly overcome and on the verge of tears as she couldn't stop gushing over the sweet gesture.MORE: Hoda Kotb jokes about her fears of getting fired alongside Savannah Guthrie"Look, girls, this can go in your room," Walker told her daughters, and the anchor simply exclaimed: "Oh my god," before leaning in to give him a big hug."I'm going to hang this in my office, are you kidding me," she said, holding it up for the camera to see, touched deeply by the gesture.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Walker presented Hoda with a gold plaque that his album had received"How to say thank you @walkerhayes for an incredible concert @todayshow and then this.

Hoda Kotb has been hosting Today alongside co-anchor Savannah Guthrie for the past few years, and is enjoying every moment of it.MORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerHowever, the Today star has admitted that she lives in "constant fear of being fired" for a surprising and hilarious reason!In a recent interview with Good Housekeeping, she explained that she's always in hysterics with Savannah off air, so when it comes to going back on after a commercial, she's always worried about maintaining her composure.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family life - all we knowShe said: "Because Savannah and I are getting closer and closer because of how we are together, she's this incredible problem solver and I also feel like she's secretly nasty funny and it's scary because when you're on set in commercial and she's whispering to me I'm terrified.MORE: Hoda Kotb is left lost for words - literally - during cooking segment on TodayMORE: Jenna Bush Hager is unimpressed as she's presented with an epic family throwback photo"I live in fear of being fired in a moment because she's like 'Hoda, zip it,' and they [the producers] are like 'Three, two one,' and she's calm!"Hoda sweetly added: "The one thing I've learnt about Savannah is if I'm ever confused about something - childcare, relationship questions, whatever it is, if i talk to Savannah and it's like crystal clear in a second and that doesn't happen with a lot of people." Hoda Kotb revealed she was afraid of being fired in a tongue-in-cheek remarkHoda joined Savannah in the main hosting seats on Today following Matt Lauer's firing in 2017.MORE: Hoda Kotb gives emotional perspective on heartbreak during chat on TodayMORE: Hoda Kotb pays tribute to rarely-seen

MORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerHoda is raising her two daughters with ex-fiance Joel Schiffman after they split earlier in 2022. The picture showed Hoda with her sister Hala and mom Sameha, and her two girls Haley Joy, five, and three-year-old Hope Catherine.

faced the losses of some of the industries' most beloved icons.MORE: Al Roker's partner Deborah Roberts shares surprise wedding photo – and it's so cuteAs someone who has been involved in media and entertainment for several decades, Today's Al Roker took some of the deaths to heart, and honored each of them with special tributes.The star took to Instagram to honor the lives of Bill Russell, Nichelle Nichols, and Pat Carroll.WATCH: Al shares sentimental tribute while visiting Washington DCMORE: Meet Al Roker's temporary fill-in on Today - and they're very well known!For Bill, who played for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969 and is considered to have revolutionized professional basketball, Al shared pictures of some of his career wins, including one of him receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.The weatherman hailed him an undisputed legend, and highlighted his incredible accomplishments beyond basketball as well.He wrote in his caption: "The greatest basketball player of all time, who was also a civil rights leader, author, philanthropist and amazing person died today at the age of 88. His passing leaves an incredible void."A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al's touching tribute to the basketball iconAl then paid tribute to yet another revolutionary star, Nichelle, who passed away aged 89.

Whoopi Goldberg paid tribute to “Star Trek” icon Nichelle Nichols on Monday’s “The View”.

Vernon Kay shares loved up holiday snap with Tess Daly[LATEST]Kimberley Walsh on why she avoids eye contact with Gethin Jones[EXCLUSIVE]Britney Spears goes topless as she puts on sultry display[PICTURES]She also played one of the wicked stepsisters in the 1965 television production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella with Lesley Ann Warren.The performer went on to win a Grammy award in 1980 for the recording of her one woman show Gertrude Stein.Her most memorable role to date thanks to Disney's The Little Mermaid, which came out in 1989.She was not the first choice of directors Ron Clements and John Musker or the musical team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who reportedly wanted Joan Collins or Bea Arthur to voice the sea witch.Ms Carroll often said playing Ursula was one of her favourite roles to date.She said she saw her as an "Ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars"."She's a mean old thing! I think people are fascinated by mean characters," the voiceover star said in an interview."There's a fatal kind of distraction about the horrible mean characters of the world because we don't meet too many of them in real life.So when we have a chance, theatrically, to see one and this one, she's a biggie, it's kind of fascinating for us."She got the chance to reprise the role in several Little Mermaid sequels, spinoffs and even theme park rides.

Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for Caesar's Hour and the voice Ursula in The Little Mermaid has died at the age of 95.Her daughter Kerry Karsian, a casting agent, said Carroll died at her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on Saturday, while EW reported she passed away while recovering from pneumonia. Her other daughter Tara Karsian wrote on Instagram that they want everyone to 'honor her by having a raucous laugh at absolutely anything today (and everyday forward) because besides her brilliant talent and love, she leaves my sister Kerry and I with the greatest gift of all, imbuing us with humor and the ability to laugh...even in the saddest of times.' Painful loss:Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for Caesar´s Hour and the voice Ursula in The Little Mermaid has died at the age of 95; Pictured 2013Carroll was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1927.

Pat Carroll, an Emmy-Award-winning screen, stage star and voice actress, has died. She was 95.

Pat Carroll, the actress known for voicing the underwater villain Ursula in Disney's animated tale, "The Little Mermaid," died on July 30. She was 95.

J. Kim Murphy Pat Carroll, a veteran actress known for her voice role as Ursula in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and whose career as an entertainer spanned seven decades, died Saturday in Cape Cod, Mass.

has died. She was 95.Carroll's daughter, Kerry Karsian, confirmed to ET on Sunday that Carroll died on Saturday at her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, due to pneumonia, adding, «She was deeply loved and will be much missed.»Carroll was perhaps best known to contemporary audiences as the voice of the evil sea witch Ursula in Disney's animated classic However, the celebrated comedian had a long and impressive career on stage and screen for decades.

according to Deadline, is survived by two daughters and a granddaughter.

The Disney family has lost a great one – Pat Carroll, who was the voice of Ursula in The Little Mermaid, has sadly passed away.

Comedian and actress Pat Carroll, a television pioneer and an Emmy, Drama Desk and Grammy winner, died at her home on Cape Cod, Massachusetts on July 30, while recovering from pnuemonia.