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KLG: I’ll sue Wiig for ruining my song

Ryan Osborn — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:33:00 GMT

From Rina Raphael

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Kathie Lee and Hoda should feel flattered instead of battered by all the spoofs of them “Saturday Night Live” has done. A new one aired live from New York over the weekend, once again showing our morning heroines – played by Kristen Wiig (as Kathie Lee) and Jenny Slate (as Hoda) – doing a rather boozy version of the chat that opens TODAY’s fourth hour.

But this time there was something new added: A spoof of “Everyone Has a Story,” the segment in which Kathie Lee salutes in song ordinary people who have surmounted extraordinary challenges. The real KLG had a few choice words to say about that, particularly when a clip ran showing Wiig-as-Kathie Lee crooning “Everyone Has a Story,” only to be vigorously pummeled by musical guests the Black Eyed Peas (Taboo even removed a shoe to get his point across).

Watchng the clip stony-faced, Kathie Lee broke a smile only when a joke at Hoda’s expense came along. “Everyone seems to enjoy it … but I don’t think it’s that funny,” she said. But what really seemed to get her goat was Hoda’s assertion that Kristen Wiig can sing.

KLG shook her head emphatically at that opinion, drawing an audible response from TODAY show crew off-camera. “Oh, it’s OK to beat the crud out of me, that’s fine,” Kathie Lee exclaimed. “But when I say ‘I’m sorry, the woman can’t sing’ – that’s a problem for you people?!

“I think I’m going to sue [Wiig] for ruining my song,” she added.

Does Kathie Lee have grounds for legal action? Watch the full response:

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Hoda's response to breast cancer faker

Rina Raphael — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

On Friday’s show, we reported on a 24-year-old woman who claimed she was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, even going as far as to shave her head and raise $10,000 for treatment costs. It was later revealed she was faking it — just to get some money for a boob job.

After the show, TODAY correspondent Sara Haines caught up with fourth-host and breast cancer survivor Hoda Kotb for her response to the astonishing story. Hoda admitted she was not only shocked, but nauseated by the news.

“The idea that someone would pretend to have [breast cancer] makes you just sick to your stomach,” said Hoda Kotb in a web-only video. “I can’t believe someone would do that." Watch the clip:

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What was your response to the story? Were you also shocked?

Kathie Lee: 'At least my hair is done!'

Sara Haines — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:00 GMT

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The TODAY family weighs in on women in America

Sarika Dani — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:24:00 GMT

As TODAY begins to explore A Woman's Nation, the show's anchors, guests and producers offer their opinions about the state of women in America, from family life to the professional world.

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For more on A Woman's Nation, click here.

Kathie Lee, Hoda do the 'heinie bump'

Ryan Osborn — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:55:00 GMT

From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines

KLG and Hoda frequently talk about their social movement from greeting with a handshake to greeting with a bump of the bums.

It is their answer to reducing the spread of germs and if chef Tom Colicchio didn't know about it before, he knows now.

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Hair history: From Hoda's pigtails to Kathie Lee's perm

Sarika Dani — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:56:00 GMT

This morning, Kathie Lee and Hoda took a look at the evolution of their tresses through the years. As expected, there are both hair hits and mane misses (hey, the '80s took many fashion victims). What do you think? Which styles do you like best?

Click on the images to see enlarged versions.

See the co-hosts' reactions to their photos:

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Hoda honored as a 'DreamGirl' cancer survivor

Sarika Dani — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:16:00 GMT

TODAY's Hoda Kotb was honored at last night's DreamBall, a black-tie fundraiser held to support Look Good ... Feel Better, a public service program that aims to help women cope with the appearance-related side effects from cancer treatment. She was named this year's "DreamGirl" at the Waldorf-Astoria event for her courageous and public battle with breast cancer. Congrats, Hoda!

The TODAY co-anchor also introduced the five "Women of Hope is Beautiful," who were honored for their inspiring essays about their personal battles with cancer. Check out Hoda's recap of the event here:

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Read an essay from Hoda about her own experience with cancer here. And click here for more information on the Look Good ... Feel Better program.

Congrats! Natalie and Hoda are triathletes

Sarika Dani — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:10:00 GMT

On Sunday, Natalie and Hoda competed in the “War at the Shore” triathlon in Long Branch, N.J., which consisted of a .4K swim, 9.5-mile bike race, and three-mile run. Natalie finished fifth in her age group, and Hoda surprised herself with her performance – partially thanks to all the great prep work from trainer “Hot Rob.” See them in action here and send in your congratulations!

Video: Natalie, Hoda finish triathlon

Photos courtesy Bob Cowin

Video: Natalie, Hoda finish triathlon

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