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Hoda Kotb is leaving The Today Show at the end of this week. It proves nothing lasts forever regarding the long-time hosts of morning talk shows. This week, a special co-host showed up on the rival Good Morning America, and fans fell in love with her. In fact, some fans said she could be Robin Roberts’ future replacement.

Here is who fans have labeled the future of Good Morning America.

Who Do Fans Think Should Replace Robin Roberts On GMA?

This week on Good Morning America, Robin Roberts was joined by George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan. The three hosts had taken some time off for the holidays, but all three are now back and together again. However, on Tuesday, the three hosts had a regular contributor on the show, and many fans feel she could be a great host one day.

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First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden will be introducing National Geographic’s latest series “America’s National Parks,” set to premiere Aug. 29. Narrated by Garth Brooks, the five-part docuseries celebrates the world-famous and lesser-known national parks across the U.S., from Yosemite to Big Bend National Park.

The series will first be introduced by Dr. Biden from the Grand Canyon. “America’s national parks are full of unrivaled natural beauty, geological wonders, cultural history and amazing wildlife,” Dr. Biden said as part of her introduction to the series. “Each national park connects people to a piece of the American story — who we are and where we came from. With at least one national park in every state, all Americans can enjoy them.”

In participation with the White House’s Joining Forces Initiative, National Geographic will also premiere a PSA throughout the five-night event showcasing Dr. Biden’s appreciation for the military community.

Andrew Dymburt and Kenneth Moton are getting new roles at ABC News, with Dymburt being named co-anchor of the overnight broadcasts World News Now and America This Morning, and Moton returning to the D.C. bureau.

Dymburt joined ABC News last year as a multi-platform reporter based in Washington, and since then has covered the pandemic, the Capitol riot, the 2020 presidential election and Joe Biden’s administration. He previously covered breaking news and politics at Wsvn-tv in South Florida.

Moton started at ABC News in 2015 as a multi-platform reporter in D.C., and covered politics including the 2016 election. In 2019, he was named co-anchor of ABC News Now and America This Morning, and led overnight coverage of major news stories along with Janai Norman and then Mona Kosar Abdi. He also reported on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the Derek Chauvin trial. He previously worked as a reporter at Wpvi-tv in Philadelphia.

Sunny Hostin is developing a drama series inspired by her life and career at Fox, Variety has learned.

Titled “The Counsel,” the series follows four thirtysomething women of color who are leaders in their respective fields of journalism, law, politics and public relations. They must rely on their lifelong friendship to overcome a scandal that threatens to unravel everything they’ve achieved.

The project has received a script order with a penalty attached. Erica Shelton will write and executive produce, with Hostin also executive producing. Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Jordan Sheehan, and Clayton Krueger of Scott Free Productions will also executive produce. Universal Television will produce in association with Fox Entertainment. Shelton is currently under an overall deal at Utv.

According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Regina Jansen on Hostin’s team played a key role in getting the project developed.

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Fox has given a script commitment with penalty to The Counsel (fka Untitled Sunny Hostin Project) a one-hour drama from Sunny Hostin, Scott Free Productions and Universal Television. The project is a co-production of Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Fox Entertainment.

Written by Erica Shelton (The Good Wife), the project is inspired by the extraordinary political and personal experiences of Sunny Hostin. In it, four thirtysomething women of color, who are leaders in their respective fields of journalism, law, politics and public relations, must rely on their lifelong friendship to overcome a scandal that threatens to unravel everything they’ve achieved.

Shelton and Hostin executive produce with Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Jordan Sheehan and Clayton Krueger via Scott Free Productions. Regina Jansen on Hostin’s team was also a key player in developing the project.

Three-time Emmy winner Hostin has been a co-host of The View...

Kendis Gibson has joined MSNBC as a weekend anchor beginning later this month. The NBCUniversal-owned cable news network has confirmed Gibson will anchor MSNBC Live weekends from 2-4 Pm Et beginning Saturday, January 19. The move comes amid MSNBC’s continued expansion of its live weekend news programming.

Gibson moves to MSNBC from ABC News, where he most recently had anchored World News Now and America This Morning. He was the first network correspondent at the 2015 Santa Barbara oil spill, according to his ABC News bio. He also reported on the FIFA soccer scandal in Switzerland and covered the shooting of an unarmed black man by a white police officer in South Carolina.

Prior to ABC News, Gibson had spent time at local and national networks. He was an anchor and reporter based in Washington, D.C. during the Obama presidency. He also worked as a primetime anchor for Fox...

Kendis Gibson will start as a weekend anchor on MSNBC after a stint at ABC News, the latest hire by the NBCUniversal cable-news network as it continues to emphasize live news programming on Saturdays and Sundays.

He starts his new job on Saturday, January 19.

Gibson, who joined ABC News in 2014, had been an anchor of “World News Now” and “America This Morning,” an early-morning program. He is expected to anchor the 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. hours on MSNBC on both Saturdays and Sundays.

He has experience at both national news outlets and big-city stations. He has worked for CBS News’ Newspath; for CNN and its sister network, Hln; and for Washington D.C.’s Wjla, among others. At ABC, he was the first network correspondent at the Santa Barbara oil spill; reported on the FIFA scandal in Switzerland, and covered the shooting of an unarmed black man by a white police officer in South Carolina.

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) have announced nominations for this year’s television categories, including Drama Series, Comedy Series, and Long Form Original. Reigning Emmy winners “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Veep” are nominated in their respective categories, as is HBO’s acclaimed “Big Little Lies” limited series.

Winners will be honored at the 2018 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Ceremonies will take place in New York City and Los Angeles. The full list of 2018 nominations are below.

Drama Series

“The Americans”

“Better Call Saul”

“The Handmaid’s Tale”

“Stranger Things”

Comedy Series

“Curb Your Enthusiasm”

“Glow”

“Master of None

Silicon Valley”

“Veep”

Long Form Original

“American Horror Story: Cult”

“Feud: Bette and Joan”

“Flint”

“Godless”

“Manhunt: Unabomber”

Long Form Adapted

“Big Little Lies”

“Fargo...

A South Florida teen turned himself in after allegedly slamming a 68-year-old woman onto concrete then tossing her into a community pool. The 16-year-old, who was caught on video, is now under house arrest and must wear a tracking ankle bracelet.

Nancy James, the alleged victim, is a board member at the Player’s Club Townhomes in North Lauderdale and is responsible for watching over areas in the complex. She entered the pool area to complain about the noise at the the party while she was walking her dogs. That was when the teen picked her up by the waist,...

After launching a crowdfunding campaign last December to fund four new investigative teams, digital progressive news network The Young Turks (Tyt) has announced three new hires in honor of surpassing $1.5 million of its $2 million goal.

Jonathan Larsen (above l.), who previously served as the senior executive producer of politics for Al Jazeera America, has been named managing editor of Tyt -- a newly created role. Additionally, former MSNBC host Dylan Ratigan (c.) and David Sirota (above r.), an investigative editor for the International Business Times -- and who will remain on staff there -- have been tapped as news commentators for Tyt.

In his role as managing editor, Larsen will oversee all editorial and programming for investigative journalists and commentators. He previously produced Countdown With Keith Olbermann, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, ABC World News Now, and Anderson Cooper 360. Ratigan is a sustainability entrepreneur who resigned from MSNBC in...

Kendis Gibson has been named co-anchor of ABC News’ America This Morning and World News Now, joining Diane Macedo. ABC News president James Goldston’s memo to staff: Team— I'm pleased to announce that Kendis Gibson has been named America This Morning and World News Now co-anchor, joining Diane Macedo. Kendis has done a fantastic job filling in over the last year. A thoughtful and versatile journalist, he's a great match for the overnight hours, where our shows deliver a…...

Sunny Hostin will return to ABC News as senior legal correspondent and analyst after spending the last six years at CNN. ABC News president James Goldston announced the hire Wednesday morning in a memo to his staff. “It’s a return to ABC News for Sunny, who was part of the ‘World News Now’ and ‘America This Morning’ team filling in as co-anchor. Now after 6 years at CNN, where she was a host and legal analyst, we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome her back,” Goldston said. “A gifted storyteller, Sunny has an impressive depth of knowledge about the criminal justice.

Sunny Hostin is returning to ABC News, as senior legal correspondent and analyst, the news divsiion announced this morning. Hostin, for the past six years a host and legal analyst at CNN, previously was part of the World News Now and America This Morning team, filling in as co-anchor. Today’s move comes the morning after ABC News announced its daytime show The View, on which Hostin has been a frequent co-host, will return for a 20th season, with no word as to which…...

David Muir will join previously announced Regis Philbin and Hoda Kotb as co-host of the 2015 Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame gala, it was announced on Monday. The 25th annual ceremony honors the pioneers, innovators and stars of the electronic arts, with this year’s gala being held at New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Emmy Award-winning Muir anchors ABC News’ flagship broadcast “World News Tonight with David Muir” and co-anchors “20/20.” He joined ABC News in August 2003 as anchor of the overnight news program “World News Now,” and has reported from international hotspots including Tehran, Syria, Tahrir.

Reena Ninan has been named ABC News “World News Now” co-anchor, the network announced Wednesday. Ninan joins T.J. Holmes as the overnight morning show’s co-anchor; she’ll also be co-anchoring “America This Morning.” “Reena is an accomplished and versatile journalist who has reported around the world and across the U.S.,” network president James Goldston said in a statement. Also Read: David Muir’s ABC Newscast Breaks Brian Williams-less ‘Nightly News’ 5-Year Ratings Streak Ninan will also report across the network and on on its digital platforms. It’s been a good week for ABC: on Tuesday, it...

ABC News made it official: Reena Ninan is new co-anchor of ABC News’ America This Morning and World News Now, joining T.J. Holmes. She’s been filling in since June. The former Fox News Channel Middle East correspondent joined ABC News in 2012. From division president James Goldston’s memo to staff: Reena has done a terrific job filling in on the overnight broadcasts, delivering the programs' signature mix of breaking news, lively conversation, and quirky, fun reports to…...

Video Highlights of The Oscars will post to Facebook and Oscar.com directly after they air. Recently added Social Features on Watch ABC Provide Seamless Social Fan Experience

The Oscars Backstage Hosts This Year Include “Good Morning America’s” Weekend Edition Co-Anchor Paula Faris, Fusion Host Pedro Andrade, Entertainment and Sports Reporter Chris Connelly, Yahoo Fashion Correspondent Nick Axelrod and “How To Get Away With Murder’s” Matt McGorry.

The Academy, ABC Entertainment and Facebook are partnering to make this year’s The Oscars Backstage on Watch ABC the most “Likeable” ever. Beginning at 7 p.m. Et/4 p.m. Pt, the curated “Director’s Cut” feed from the award-winning The Oscars Backstage – which delivers three channels of live video feeds from over 20 cameras throughout the Dolby Theater to Watch ABC for desktop and mobile devices – will also stream on the ABC Network’s Facebook Page and be part of the Facebook Trending Oscars experience (www.

ABC News has named T.J. Holmes co-anchor of “America This Morning” and “World News Now,” network president James Goldston announced Tuesday.

World News Now is ABC’s overnight news program which is directly followed by “America This Morning.”

Also Read: Top 5 Media Winners of the Year: TheWrap’s Best & Worst 2014

Holmes was most recently serving as a weekend anchor at MSNBC; before that, he reported and anchored at CNN and Hln, helping the network win two Peabody Awards for coverage of the Bp oil spill and presidential elections.

Also Read: Who’s Really Winning the ‘Gma’ vs. ‘Today’ Morning Show War?...

Five years ago, David Muir arrived at Los Angeles International Airport, where a crew from TMZ greeted him. "How does it feel to be the Brad Pitt of network news?" someone asked off camera. Muir wisely smiled, said, "Nice to see you," and moved on. "My apologies to Brad Pitt," the new anchor of ABC World News now says when asked about the encounter.

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Welcome to the weekend! Paula Faris was announced on Monday, July 21 by ABC News as Good Morning America's weekend co-anchor. The network said Faris, 38, will replace the outgoing Bianna Golodryga in the spot effective Aug. 8. Faris most recently gained exposure as ABC's reporter at the World Cup in Brazil. Prior to that, she was best known as the network's World News Now anchor, after joining ABC from NBC Chicago in 2012. ABC News President James Goldston called Faris "a terrific broadcaster" in his announcement, sent [...]...

Zap2it: How is it to adapt to working overnights every weeknight on "World News Now"?

Diana Perez: It really is a challenge, because everyone who surrounds the show falls in love with whatever format they've been doing. It was one way when Paula [Faris] and Rob [Nelson] were there, and they had built in a certain amount of time to do certain things ... for chatting or [such segments as] "The Mix" or "The Skinny."

All of that changed when John [Muller] and I came in, because we have our own individual styles -- and not only that, but we've created a style together. Everybody has to get on board with what's going on, and it took a little while to find our groove. And when we did, it just became second nature.

Zap2it: At that hour, the audience grows very accustomed to news anchors. How have you found that aspect?

Diana Perez: We have some very,...

Working overnights while expecting her second child is fine with Diana Perez.

The current co-anchor (with John Muller) of ABC's early-early-morning "World News Now" has gotten accustomed to the hours, having had a permanent seat on the program since February. As a fill-in anchor for much of the previous year, she found what a good fit the often loose, humorous approach of the newscast was for her.

"When I was given the opportunity to go to the network," the spirited Perez says to Zap2it, "it was one of those things where I always thought, 'Ok. Now is when you've got to get serious.' While I still feel I am delivering true news and I am still a true professional, it's just so wonderful to be able to let loose. That is my personality.

"The format of the show plays so well into being able to show who you truly are,...

While reports have speculated this move since October, ABC News President Ben Sherwood announced on Thursday that it has officially hired Paula Faris as the new co-anchor to its overnight news program, World News Now, and its half hour morning newscast, America This Morning. Photos: Anderson Cooper, Miley Cyrus Pay Tribute to 10 Inspirational 'Extraordinary Individuals' The Wmaq-Channel 5 in Chicago sports anchor and reporter will co-anchor with Rob Nelson on the two programs, as well as contribute to Good Morning America in addition other ABC News broadcasts and platforms starting Jan. 2. The Michigan native started

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Following last month's executive shakeup at Current TV in which CEO Mark Rosenthal abruptly resigned and was replaced by co-founder Joel Hyatt, the fledgling cable network has hired veteran news executive David Bohrman as president. Bohrman, who starts immediately, will be based in New York and San Francisco and will oversee programming, production, broadcast operations, digital and technology, working closely with co-founders Hyatt and Al Gore as well as Current's Chief News Officer Keith Olbermann, the network says. “Current’s mission has always been to shine a light on important issues, to spark debate and to speak truth to power," Gore said. “David Bohrman passionately shares our vision. He has innovation in his DNA, and he has the unique qualifications and relationships to take Current to a whole new level in programming and production.” For the past decade, Bohrman was CNN’s Svp Programming and Washington, DC bureau chief, and in May of this year,...

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Wee hours newscasts aren't really a new phenomenon. Back in 1992, a young TV journalist got his start as the anchor of ABC's pre-dawn 'World News Now'. His name was Anderson Cooper.

Today, 'World News Now's' anchor is Vinita Nair, whose good looks, crisp diction and hearty sense of humor have earned her a cult of fans.

But whether you view early-early-morning newscasts as a talent farm or simply a way to get an early jump on weather and traffic updates, these shows are multiplying in cities all over America.

According to The New York Times, new 4Am and 4:30Am newscasts are launching this month in New York, Boston, Washington, and other cities, as TV stations recognize that there are untapped groups of potential viewers they can reach, people who aren't just insomniacs or dairy farmers.

In fact, some 16 percent of households...

Emmy-winning news producer Andrew Morse has been named executive producer of the weekend edition of ABC News' Good Morning America, overseeing the day-to-day content and operations of the news program.

Morse has been with ABC News since 1996, most recently serving as the senior producer for the Saturday and Sunday editions of World News. His other positions have included serving as the senior producer overseeing the daily "GMA" news blocks that air throughout the morning broadcast and as the senior producer of the overnight news broadcasts World News Now and World News This Morning.

NEW YORK -- ABC News said Thursday that Taina Hernandez and Ryan Owens have been named co-anchors of World News Now and America This Morning.

The two will anchor the 2 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. World News Now, which is broadcast live and then followed by America This Morning on ABC affiliates. Owens will also work for Good Morning America and Hernandez, who already does work for "GMA" and weekend World News will continue.

Hernandez had been a Los Angeles-based and New York-based correspondent for ABC News, having moved to the network in December 2001 from ABC News' NewsOne service. She also has worked for WABC-TV and NY1 News.

Owens joined ABC News last August as an anchor/correspondent for ABC News Now, the digital news channel. He has also worked as a reporter at WHDH-TV in Boston, where he covered the Persian Gulf War and also the 2002 Winter Olympics among other stories, and WLWT-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio, among other stations.

Paul Mason has been promoted to senior vp at ABC News, where his responsibilities will include day-to-day oversight of Nightline, This Week, World News Now and the ABC News Radio network. Mason also will oversee ABC News' coverage of the upcoming Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions and the general election. His appointment was announced Monday by ABC News president David Westin, to whom he will report. Mason assumes duties previously handled by Rick Kaplan, who left ABC News in February to join cable news network MSNBC as president.

David Kerley, an anchor and reporter for WBBM-TV in Chicago, has joined ABC News' Washington D.C. bureau as a correspondent, the network said. He will serve as an overnight anchor and reporter for World News Now, World News This Morning, and ABC News Live, the network's affiliate feed. Prior to joining CBS' owned-station in Chicago, Kerley worked in Seattle; Boise, Idaho; and Santa Maria, Calif. He was won two Emmy Awards.

ABC News has named Boston anchor/reporter David Muir as its new face on World News Now, and World News This Morning, which air from 2-5 a.m. and 5-6 a.m. ET, respectively. He replaces Derek McGinty who left for an anchor job at WUSA-TV in Washington D.C. Muir, who worked at ABC affiliate WCVB, will also do some reporting, according to a network spokeswoman. Muir spent one month covering the war in Iraq this year, and won honors as part of a team that traced the paths of the terrorists who flew out of Boston's Logan Airport on 9/11. He spent three years in Boston after working for five years at WVTH-TV, a CBS outlet in Syracuse, N.Y.