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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations will kick off the 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, alongside 'TODAY' show hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker, with performances from the hit Broadway musical. The entire cast and band of Ain't Too Proud will perform a medley of 'Get Ready,' 'Ain't Too Proud To Beg,' and 'I Can't Get Next To You', which will air LIVE on NBC on Thursday, November 28 from 9 a.m. - noon (in all time zones).

The 93rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® once again kicks off the holiday season. Millions of families will tune in to watch the excitement unfold on Thursday, Nov. 28 as Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker of NBC News' 'TODAY' host the broadcast from 9 a.m.-noon in all time zones.

TODAY's Hoda Kotb helps bring you the news every day, but on Monday Hoda broke some big news of her own – she's engaged! She says Joel “got down on one knee” and popped the question. See her break the news live to her shocked TODAY colleagues – and the ring!

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis visits TODAY to talk about her new film “Knives Out,” a comic murder mystery with a star-studded cast: “Anything with a knife, I take the job!” she jokes. She also speaks frankly about her struggle with addiction – and says that Hoda Kotb should run for president!

Young People's Chorus of New York City® (YPC) celebrates the holidays with a variety of performances citywide, including the annual YPC Winter Wonder concert, a New York holiday tradition beloved by families across the city. Led by YPC Founder / Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez and Associate Artistic Director Elizabeth Núñez, this year's Winter Wonder concert takes place at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall on Sunday, December 8, at 4:00 p.m. and features Metropolitan Opera star Nadine Sierra and dramatic baritone Lester Lynch.

Today's top stories: Hadestown, Beetlejuice, Tina, and Ain't Too Proud will perform on the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, and more!

A spectacle like no other awaits millions as the 93rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, the nation's most cherished holiday tradition, once again kicks off the holiday season. Millions of families will tune in to watch the excitement unfold on Thursday, Nov. 28 as Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker of NBC News' a?oeTODAYa?? host the broadcast from 9 a.m.-noon in all time zones that will also include a special debut performance from her new album Courage by the incomparable Celine Dion. 

NBC celebrates the holiday season in style with its hugely popular “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 8-10 p.m. ET/PT. 

Tennis superstar Serena Williams sat down with TODAY's Hoda Kotb to share what life is like on and off the court. She opens up about being a mother to 2-year-old daughter Olympia, her new jewelry collection and her future in tennis.

Join singer, songwriter and trauma survivor Theresa Sareo as she shares her story of survival with a screening of her award-winning biographical film, Theresa Sareo: Alive Again. The film will be followed by a conversation about the physical and psychological effects of trauma, and how to navigate through personal life challenges. She will also perform Through a Soldiers Eyes, a song she wrote to honor members of the military.

A little more than a decade ago, country superstar and father of three Tim McGraw found himself at a crossroads with his health. Now he visits TODAY to talk about his new book, a?oeGrit & Grace.a?? He tells Hoda Kotb that fitness is a?oeabout what feels good to you and how you can take ownership of your body.a??

A spectacle like no other awaits millions, as the 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, the nation's most cherished holiday tradition, kicks off the holiday season. On Thursday, November 28 at 9 a.m., the time honored phrase Let's Have a ParadeTM will ring from the starting line as the march of fantasy takes to the streets of New York City. With more than 8,000 volunteers dressed as clowns, guiding the flight of larger-than-life character balloons, transporting spectators to new worlds on signature floats, bringing the beat in the nation's best marching bands and entertaining the crowds as part of dazzling performance groups, the annual march is jam-packed with entertainment. With more than 3.5 million spectators in New York City and more than 50 million television viewers nationwide, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is America's premiere holiday celebration.

Kerry Washington sat down with TODAY's Hoda Kotb Tuesday morning to talk about the Netflix adaption of American Son on Broadway.  The film adaptation will debut on the streamer this Friday, November 1.

Today, Jazz at Lincoln Center's Blue Engine Records releases Jazz for Kids, a new digital album from the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. In the Orchestra's masterful hands, the simplicity and familiarity of childhood favorites like “Old MacDonald” and “Itsy Bitsy Spider” afford a world of musical possibilities for audiences young and old.

Antoni Porowski, who stars in Netflix's 'Queer Eye,' revealed his favorite quote and how he navigates fame in this episode of 'Quoted By' with TODAY's Hoda Kotb.

Jameela Jamil, star of the NBC sitcom “The Good Place,” discusses her favorite quote and finding her voice in Hollywood on 'Quoted By' with TODAY's Hoda Kotb. Watch the clip below!

Oscar-winner Rami Malek sat down with TODAY's Hoda Kotb to discusses his fourth and final season playing Elliot Alderson in USA Network's “Mr. Robot.” When speaking about his time playing the role, Malek said, “a part of (Elliot's) resilience has found its way to me.”

On Sunday, October 27, bestselling author and beloved television personality Hoda Kotb comes to The Music Hall's Historic Theater. She will discuss her latest book, I REALLY NEEDED THIS TODAY, an inspiring collection of quotesa?"drawn from her own personal favorites featured on her enormously popular Instagram accounta?"that offer wisdom, courage, and hope. The 1pm event includes an author presentation. 

Gwen Stefani sat down with Hoda Kotb and Andy Cohen for a chat about returning as a coach on the next season of a?oeThe Voice.a?? She also opens up about life with Blake Shelton, who she says is a good dad to her boys. a?oeLife is just full of surprises,a?? she says. a?oeWe're just having so much fun and feel so blessed to be at this point in our lives.a?? Watch the clip below!

Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg came on TODAY to talk to Hoda Kotb and fourth hour guest co-host Andy Cohen about returning as a judge on the upcoming second season of “The Masked Singer.” She also talks about her five years with husband Donnie Wahlberg and how they met on Andy's show, “Watch What Happens Live.” Watch the video below!