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NBC News’s Laura Jarrett will co-anchor Saturday Today this fall, joining Peter Alexander as the weekend broadcast moves back to Studio 1A in New York after originating from Washington.

Noah Oppenheim, who has served as president of NBC News since 2017, is leaving his position, while New York Times deputy managing editor Rebecca Blumenstein will take a top role as part of a reorganization of the news division.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe people who oversee “Today” want to lure new audiences from a decidedly different competitor set. After years spent battling “Good Morning America,” the venerable NBC A.M.

Savannah Guthrie made an interesting revelation on the latest installment of Today as she sat down to interview Johnny Depp's lawyers.MORE: Savannah Guthrie fulfills her 'dream' on Today - but it's not what you thinkThe NBC star conducted a live discussion with Camille Vasquez and Ben Chew in their first round of interviews since their defamation trial victory.VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie shares rare behind-the-scenes moment with fans ahead of new projectAt the top of her segment, however, she shared that she had a surprising connection to the case, and it involved her husband, Michael Feldman."A quick disclosure, my husband has done consulting work for the Depp legal team," she stated.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager are known for their hilarious shenanigans and cahoots hosting the Today Show.MORE: Prince Louis' hilarious connection to Jenna Bush Hager revealedAs the Today crew all headed to a co-worker's wedding recently, it seems they passed down their antics to their children, and they took their cheeky behavior to the special event.Along with Savannah Guthrie's children, Jenna's daughters participated in the nuptials, but as any parent would know, plans with children don't always go smoothly.WATCH: Jenna recalls 'scary' phone call she had to make to her dadMORE: Hoda Kotb left unnerved by Jenna Bush Hager's uncomfortable confession - and fans are in hystericsThe mom-of-three opened up about the festivities when she returned to Today studios revealing the fear her daughters brought her during the celebration.She shared an adorable yet hilarious photo of the bride, Libby Leist, being embraced by her flower girls, one of which was Jenna's daughter, Poppy, though her face was completely covered by a crown of leaves.The mishaps didn't stop with the wardrobe malfunction however, and the host recalled: "She ran up with her sticky little fingers, filled with hot dogs and ketchup. Ran up to Libby, I had to run, [screaming], 'What are you doing?!'"The hilarious yet heartwarming storyWhat's more, Hoda then went on to reveal how all of the kids were so excited to hug the bride and groom, the couple fell to the ground when embraced by the swarm of them, explaining: "No, they toppled.

Hoda Kotb is dealing with a double dose of celebration as she revealed on social media that a major event she attended just became an even happier occasion.MORE: Hoda Kotb inundated with messages as she shares heartbreaking storyThe Today Show star shared pictures of herself with several of her co-stars at the Matrix Awards, including Jenna Bush Hager, Savannah Guthrie, and Al Roker among others.Also with them was Today producer and friend Libby Leist, who had an extra reason to be grateful as she revealed her engagement at the event.WATCH: Today's Hoda Kotb left shocked live on airHoda shared the happy news with pictures on Instagram, as she also included a shot of herself with Libby, showing off her sparkling ring."In the middle of an

Talia Parkinson-Jones has been named executive producer of NBC’s Today with Hoda & Jenna.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorJoanne LaMarca, the spirited executive producer behind the fourth hour of NBC’s “Today” morning franchise, plans to step down from the role later in August.In a memo issued to staffers on Thursday, Libby Leist, a senior vice president at NBC News who oversees “Today,” said LaMarca was eager to spend more time with family, and had initially taken the job in 2019 with the intention to stay for a year. LaMarca helped launch the hour under Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager after Kathie Lee Gifford retired from the program in 2019, and then faced a series of intriguing challenges.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorNBC’s “Today” has long been part of many an American morning ritual. Starting today, however, fans of the program can truly interact with a full version of it at almost any time they want.NBC News is launching its venerable A.M.