Anne Hathaway finds out if blondes have more fun

Posted about three weeks ago by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper

Do blondes have more fun? Anne Hathway, who's sported short brunette locks since cutting her hair for "Les Miserables," tried to find out Monday night at the 2013 Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.Her platinum locks brought out her dark brown eyes and complemented the black lace vintage Valentino gown she wore."It's just something I wanted to do forever and this seeme...

Samuel Adams to offer up beer in custom-shaped cans

Posted about three weeks ago by Jim Galligan

Boston brewer Samuel Adams has been a craft beer pioneer for decades, but theres one area where theyve lagged behind offering their beer in cans. Thats about to change with their new custom-shaped vessel, which is hitting stores just in time for outdoor fun in places where bottles arent allowed. While it doesnt look much different than a standard can, there are a few notable design differe...

NJ Gov. Chris Christie reveals he underwent weight-loss surgery

Posted about three weeks ago by Scott Stump

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has revealed that he secretly underwent lap-band stomach surgery just over two months ago to lose weight, saying it was for the sake of his family. Christie, 50, told TODAYs Matt Lauer in a phone conversation that he had the surgery on Feb. 16, just before the President's Day holiday weekend. He said he resumed his very tough work schedule that Tuesday, and has not ...

Jimmy Connors on memoir that makes Evert abortion claim

Posted about three weeks ago by Scott Stump

Tennis legend Jimmy Connors is revealing intimate details of relationships, including a broken engagement to Chris Evert and keeping his marriage together after a public affair with another woman.In his new memoir, Connors, 60, writes about breaking his engagement to fellow tennis star Evert in 1975. He writes that Evert, who was 19 at the time, had an abortion shortly before they broke up.Well, ...

Man who quit Internet for a year: It 'didn't fix everything'

Posted about three weeks ago by Eun Kyung Kim

Paul Miller felt overwhelmed by the Internet. So the stressed-out online tech writer underwent a Web detox, unplugging himself from the wired world for an entire year.No Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. No Google searches, no smartphones or even texting. I was so Zen. So bliss. It just was really great. I was really free from all that stress and all that distraction, he recalled Tuesday for TODAYs Will...

Billy Bush explains his Twitter feud with Nicki Minaj

Posted about three weeks ago by Julieanne Smolinski

With his innocent smile and baby face, it's hard to imagine anybody fighting with Billy Bush. Alas, he and "American Idol" judge Nicki Minaj have been having it out on Twitter, after BB called her "unprofessional" for walking away during an interview with an "Access Hollywood" reporter.Billy came by the Fourth Hour and explained the feud to KLG and Hoda, saying his feelings were a little hurt when...

Final Great American Adventure destination revealed

Posted about three weeks ago by Matt Murray

The TODAY anchors are headed to the Jersey Shore!To add to the Jersey pride, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will join the TODAY team as a co-host of the show's 8 a.m. hour on Friday.Savannah Guthrie revealed the news about TODAY's Great American Adventure while on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" Monday night. WATCH: Savannah explains fingergate to Jay LenoLast week, the TODAY anchors revealed t...

TODAY will 'Adventure' in Jersey Shore, Christie to co-host

Posted about three weeks ago by Matt Murray

Driver: 'Horrific' fatal limo fire 'happened so fast'

Posted about three weeks ago by Scott Stump

The driver of a limo that became engulfed in flames on the San Mateo Bridge in California and resulted in the deaths of five women described a horrific experience on TODAY Tuesday. Orville Brown was chauffeuring nine women on their way to a bridal shower on Saturday when the white 1999 Lincoln Town Car became engulfed in flames for unknown reasons. The bride, Neriza Fojas, 31, and four other wo...

Maria Shriver: The gift my mother gave me

Posted about three weeks ago by Maria Shriver

It's that time of year: Daughters and sons are buying boxes of chocolates, putting the finishing touches on their cards and making reservations for brunch to show appreciation for their mother's love, sacrifice and support..I love Mother's Day, but since I lost my mother almost four years ago, I have to admit: it's a little bittersweet. My mom, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, was my best friend, my champi...

Neighbor of accused kidnapper: 'We could have helped earlier'

Posted about three weeks ago by Eun Kyung Kim

Juan Perez lived in his Cleveland home for 22 years, but he never had a clue that his neighbor may have been hiding three abducted women for a decade of that time.I thought that home was vacant, Perez said Tuesday on TODAY. I thought he probably had another property and that he would just come and check and see if everythings OK. I didnt even know anybody lived there, to tell you the truth. ...

TODAY hosts Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker nap, drink latte during 'Voice' visit

Posted about three weeks ago by Craig Berman

In preparation for their behind-the-scenes look at "The Voice" on Tuesday, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker got dressed up and spend some time in the audience for Monday nights live performances. Its so exciting. We love The Voice, Savannah said. Were big fans at the TODAY Show, and weve really made ourselves at home here.We napped in your dressing room, she added to host Carson Daly...

#SameMorning: Viewers share their 8:07 a.m. routines

Posted about three weeks ago by Steve Veres

TODAY asked viewers to snap a picture of what they were looking at Tuesday at 8:07 a.m.Thousands of viewers shared their pictures with @TODAYshow via Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #SameMorning. Here are some of the best below, and find all of them here. Updated at 8:25 a.m. ET: This was a hit! #SameMorning became the top worldwide trend on Twitter.

Mom's work is never done and now it's worth less, too

Posted about three weeks ago by Allison Linn, TODAY

If moms earned wages for the work they do around the house and with the kids, theyd be getting a pay cut this year.The take-home pay that a mother would earn for everything from cooking to handling the family finances would total at $59,862 if she were paid on the open market, according to Insure.coms analysis of government data on hourly wages.Thats down from $60,182 in 2012 and $61,436 in 201...

Moms, who stresses you out the most? Look in the mirror, survey finds

Posted about three weeks ago by Kavita Varma-White

Moms, we are our own worst enemies. We worry about what our kids eat, how they behave, and whether they study enough, socialize normally and live healthfully. And while we're at it, we worry about ourselves and whether we're good enough at home, work, our kids' schools and everywhere. On top of it all, we worry about what others think of us. Oh and we also worry about being too worried.When it com...

Which actor should play Mr. Rogers on the big screen?

Posted about three weeks ago by Randee Dawn

There was no one in the world quite like Fred Rogers, who often shared that sentiment with his young audience on the long-running PBS show "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood." But if, as Deadline is reporting, a feature biopic is set to be made about Rogers, they're going to have to to find someone at least a little bit like him."A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" (thus far a working title) is a script w...

Matt Lauer dances for Ellen, talks helping Martha Stewart date

Posted about three weeks ago by Eun Kyung Kim

Matt Lauer just can't stop dancing.After showing off his skills on the plaza for PSY's performance last week, Matt once again dispelled the notion that he's not a dancer, busting out some serious moves for Ellen Degeneres on her show in an episode that aired on Monday.He came on stage dancing after his introduction, and even waved Ellen over so the pair could dance together before finally sitting ...

Perching pooch Maddie shows off skills on TODAY set

Posted about three weeks ago by Scott Stump

After taking her balancing act across the country, Maddie the dog is now showing off her skills on the set of TODAY. The cute coonhound gained viral fame last year as she tagged along with photographer owner Theron Humphrey, who traveled the country capturing ordinary people's images and stories. Humphrey's photos of his pet showing her agility by balancing on everything from two shopping carts to...

MikaBrzezinski: Why I gained two dress sizes on purpose

Posted about three weeks ago by Meghan Holohan

After taking a sleeping pill one night, Mika Brzezinski found herself binge-eating in the kitchen, arms deep in Nutella. The petite co-host of MSNBCs Morning Joe told TODAYs Savannah Guthrie that even though she is thin, she has struggled with her weight throughout her life like so many other Americans. There's not a lot of difference between me and someone else's struggles with food who may...

Aerosmith cancels Indonesia show after bomb threat

Posted about three weeks ago by Josh Grossberg

When it comes to safety, that's where they draw the line. Aerosmith has canceled a May 11 show set for Jakarta, Indonesia, amid reports of a bomb threat at the Myanmar Embassy.Per published reports, concert promoter Ismaya Live scrapped the nearly sold-out gig out of precaution after police arrested two suspected militants and confiscated bombs that the duo were allegedly looking to set off a...