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A note, allegedly from Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers, apologized for her death.
This is hitting Savannah Guthrie hard, by her own admission.
Some wonder if she returned to work too soon after her mother’s abduction. Others fear how she will respond when the other shoe drops.
Hoda Kotb is reportedly on standby to step when the moment that Savannah needs to step away from The Today Show.
‘Every new twist is another emotional blow’
On February 1, 2026, Nancy Guthrie was violently abducted from her home in the wee hours.
Her famous daughter, Savannah, took a hiatus from work, only returning in April. During her absence, Hoda Kotb stepped in despite retiring from the job last year.
Even now, months later, she admits that she cries before work and after work every day, imagining what her mother must have gone through during her abduction and before her death.
The 5-month anniversary of Nancy’s kidnapping is fast approaching. No culprit has been captured, Nancy remains officially “missing,” and more or less everyone believes that she likely died shortly after she vanished.
A recent bombshell report revealed a note sent to media outlets apologizing for the 84-year-old’s death.
It’s been all too much for Savannah. And maybe she did return to work too early, all things considered.
Rob Schuter reports that, if and when she needs a break, longtime friend and colleague Hoda Kotb is ready to step up.
“Everyone is deeply worried about Savannah,” an alleged source reported.
“She’s showing incredible strength on camera,” the same insider affirmed.
“But,” the source acknowledged, “every new twist is another emotional blow.”
‘Hoda didn’t hesitate’
“No one expects a daughter to carry this kind of heartbreak while hosting live television every morning,” the insider reasoned.
As a result, Hoda Kotb has allegedly “been put on standby and is ready to return to the anchor desk immediately.”
This will only happen “should Savannah decide — or be encouraged — to take time away,” the source explained.
A second insider reported that “Hoda didn’t hesitate” when asked to essentially be her former co-anchor’s understudy.
“She made it clear she’ll be there the moment she’s needed,” that same second source assured.
“This isn’t about replacing Savannah,” the insider stressed. “It’s about protecting a friend.”
The second source added: “Right now, everyone wants Savannah focused on one thing: finding her mother.” Even if that just means to lay her to rest.
“[Guthrie is] exhausted, heartbroken, and doing everything she can to stay strong,” an additional insider reported.
“Everyone is praying this nightmare ends soon,” the third source shared, “because nobody knows how much more one person can endure.”
We will continue to keep Savannah Guthrie and her entire family in our thoughts.
Hoda Kotb to Replace Savannah Guthrie After Latest Grim Update in Nancy Guthrie Case? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Donna Kelce wasn’t always her name.
And there was a time before she brought football titans Jason and Travis Kelce into the world, let alone became Taylor Swift’s mother-in-law.
Having watched her sons find love, what was Donna’s history of marriage and divorce?
Let’s take a look.
She’s one of the most famous moms on the planet
Donna Blalock was born on October 9, 1952.
She grew up in a small house in downtown Cleveland, living below her grandparents.
Against her father’s wishes, she got into sports.
Donna then became the first in her family to graduate from college, going on to earn an MBA.
But it was at a Cleveland bar when she met the man who would change the direction of her life forever.
At Fagan’s, a bar in Cleveland, she met a man by the name of Ed Kelce.
Donna was actually supposed to be going on a date with someone else that day.
Ed used a pickup line that made her laugh, and they ended up spending hours talking — even moving to a second bar in the process.
This was in the late 1970s, which was also when they married.
They would remain a couple for decades.
The marriage did not last
Donna worked in banking, traveling to multiple states for work.
She was something of a breadwinner. This role would leave an important impression on her sons.
In 1987, the couple welcomed Jason Kelce, who rose to fame playing football for a team called the Philadelphia Eagles.
Then, in 1989, the couple welcomed Travis Kelce, who arguably rose to the most fame through Taylor Swift. He is also a football player, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 2022, Travis and Jason made history as the first brothers to play against each other in the Super Bowl. Notably, this was when Donna began to rise as a public figure, due to media attention.
After decades together — about 25 years total, it’s reported — Donna and Ed divorced.
They had both known that it was coming for a while. The marriage simply wasn’t working.
However, they had opted to remain married until both sons were adults and off to college.
This is not always a good strategy. In some cases, it leads to toxic home lives and can skew their children’s adult relationships.
But, it seems to have worked out pretty well for the Kelce family — especially given Travis and Jason’s relationships. Donna says that she and Ed remain good friends to this day.
Donna Kelce Divorced: Her History of Marriage, Explained was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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The-Dream has announced a new full-length album, Love/Hate II. In anticipation of the album, the singer, songwriter, and producer has shared “Tampa,” a song featuring longtime collaborator Usher. Love/Hate II arrives July 10 via RadioKilla Records/Republic Records. Exclusive signed CD and vinyl editions are available for pre-order now, as well as official merchandise.
“Tampa” is a bedroom-ready banger boasting soulful harmonies and a cocky chorus: “This is where your man should be instead of worrying about me.” The R&B titans have worked together on fan favorites like Usher’s “Cold Blooded” in 2024 and The-Dream’s “Forget About Her” from 2016.
The-Dream offered the first preview of Love/Hate II earlier this year with “Bring That Body,” his first official solo single in more than a decade. The project dives head-first into the complicated realities of love today. “I want to make a record about where love is now,” he says. “Relationships became cheapened. People used to fight for their love.”
Love/Hate II is the sequel to his 2007 debut Love/Hate. Showcasing a powerhouse cast of collaborators, the album also features appearances from Pusha T, Swizz Beatz, T.I., Kelly ‘Dria’ Rowland, Rick Ross, and more. In an interview with Variety, The-Dream called the project the first taste of what’s shaping up to be a sonic progenitor of its predecessor,” while teasing contributions from Pharrell Williams, Mike Dean, Swizz Beatz, and more.
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The New York Times recently named The-Dream among “The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters.” The publication noted, “Name a post-aughts R&B smash, and his imprint is probably on it…,” citing contributions to Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” Mariah Carey’s “Touch My Body,” and Justin Bieber’s “Baby,” among many others.
The-Dream continues to shape the sound of contemporary music across genres, with recent contributing to records like The Clipse’s “All Things Considered,” Rosalía’s “Sauvignon Blanc,” and “Allegedly” with Summer Walker. His work has earned numerous accolades, including the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his contributions to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter.
Listen to THE-DREAM’s Love/Hate II here.
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Lauryn Hill is a living legend, and one of the most influential musicians of our time.
Over the weekend, the BET Awards honored her with the appropriately named Living Legend Icon Award.
Not only did she accept the accolade, she took things one step further.
Hill treated the audience to an impromptu performance of one of her biggest hits. And she didn’t stop there.
She received the Living Legend Icon Award
On Sunday, June 28, Hill delighted BET Awards viewers — in person and at home — with a classic.
Her 1998 hit, “Ex-Factor,” is only a small part of what earned her the Living Legend Icon Awards.
Ice Cube introduced Hill to the stage.
Viewers saw a 20-minute tribute to her iconic career.
SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Queen Latifah, and Common all performed in tribute. So, too, did Selah Marley and Zion Marley — her children.
Hill also ended up closing the show, performing “Everything Is Everything.”
During the tributes, the music icon smiled, sang along, and applauded.
On the stage, she accepted the monumental honor.
Speaking to the audience, Hill encouraged everyone to embrace their gifts and to remain true to their purpose.
That is an important message, with the bleakness of streaming and the hard push for AI slop in every corner of what should be a creative industry.
‘It’s me fighting for my community’
“I fight for y’all,” Hill affirmed to everyone in the room.
“And fighting for y’all is me fighting for myself, it’s me fighting for my children,” she emphasized.
Hill added: “It’s me fighting for my community.”
In addition to her music career, she has also been a champion of various activist causes.
(Hill did need to be reminded by activists to cancel a 2015 performance in the apartheid state of Israel, but hey, at least she canceled.)
Hill launched her career as a member of the Fugees.
Then, she broke off and launched her solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
“Doo Wop (That Thing),” “Ex-Factor,” and “Everything Is Everything” remain some of her most iconic hits to this day.
The Living Legend Icon Award honors pioneers within the culture who have influenced generations — from enjoyers to fellow artists.
Hill more than qualifies.
Lauryn Hill Honored, Performs at BET Awards was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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