Natalie Morales News

Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today that Natalie Morales, news anchor and co-host on NBC's 'Today' and Andy Cohen, host of Bravo's 'Watch What Happens: Live' will host the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE(R) Pageant live from Credicard Hall in S?o Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 9-11 p.m. ET on NBC.

Amongst the winners were several with Broadway backgrounds: Bill Sherman (composer) and Chris Jackson (lyricist) for Sesame Street's original song 'What I Am' and Willie Reale as a co-executive producer of The Electric Company on PBS.

NBC has ordered four more comedy pilots to series, likely completing its freshman class for the 2011-12 season.

After her mysterious abduction, Elizabeth Smart's triumphant return to her family left many wondering what really happened during the nine months she was held captive. Natalie Morales reports on the largely unknown details behind the kidnapping, recounting Smart's chilling story that helped lead a jury to convict her abductor on all charges.

Grammy Award-winner Lil Wayne, Grammy nominee Nicki Minaj and Reprise Records rock band My Chemical Romance will help ring in 2011 on 'NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly.' Additionally, U2's Bono and The Edge talk with Daly about writing the score and lyrics for the new Broadway musical 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' during the holiday special.

NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree once again with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Tuesday, November 30 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). The star-studded holiday special will feature performances by Boyz II Men, Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, Charice, Sheryl Crow, Jackie Evancho, Josh Groban, Katherine Jenkins, Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Jessica Simpson and The Radio City Rockettes with a mix of current hits and holiday classics.The 78th annual holiday extravaganza will feature a tree that is 74 feet high, 40 feet in diameter and weighs a whopping 12 tons.

NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree once again with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Tuesday, November 30 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). The star-studded holiday special will feature performances by Boyz II Men, Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, Charice, Sheryl Crow, Jackie Evancho, Josh Groban, Katherine Jenkins, Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Jessica Simpson and The Radio City Rockettes with a mix of current hits and holiday classics.The 78th annual holiday extravaganza will feature a tree that is 74 feet high, 40 feet in diameter and weighs a whopping 12 tons.

NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree once again with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Tuesday, November 30 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). The star-studded holiday special will feature performances by Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, Charice, Sheryl Crow, Jackie Evancho, Josh Groban, Katherine Jenkins, Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Jessica Simpson and The Radio City Rockettes with a mix of current hits and holiday classics.

'Today' show co-anchors Al Roker and Natalie Morales and MSNBC anchor Tamron Hill appear on NBC's 'Today' Halloween episode at Rockefeller Plaza on October 29, 2010 in New York City.

Jeff Zucker, Natalie Morales, Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker, Jim Bell, Ann Curry and Lester Holt attend the 20th Annual Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Awards at The Waldorf Astoria on October 27, 2010 in New York City.

NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) announced the celebrities and experts who will judge NBC's '2010 MISS UNIVERSE(R) Pageant,' which will broadcast live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on August 23 at 9 p.m. ET.

Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization and Donald J. Trump, Owner of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today that superstar musician Bret Michaels and NBC's 'Today' show co-host and correspondent Natalie Morales will host the '2010 Miss Universe Pageant' live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on August 23 (9-11 p.m. ET) on NBC. Orianthi and John Legend & The Roots will perform live during the competition.

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Last night, during one of the year's most watched live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Michigan USA, Rima Fakih, as Miss USA 2010. Internationally-renowned chef and current 'Celebrity Apprentice' contestant Curtis Stone and 'Today' show co-host and correspondent Natalie Morales hosted the 59th Annual Miss USA Pageant from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in one of the world's most electrifying cities, Las Vegas. The comedic mother-daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers were on hand providing backstage color commentary.

NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), announced today that Curtis Stone, internationally-renowned chef and current 'Celebrity Apprentice' contestant and 'Today' show co-host and correspondent Natalie Morales, will host NBC's '2010 Miss USA(R) Pageant.' The 59th-annual competition will be broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 16 (7-9 p.m. ET). The telecast will feature performances by multi-platinum country music superstar Trace Adkins and pop rock band Boys Like Girls (BLG), as well as color commentary by Joan and Melissa Rivers.

NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), have announced the celebrities and experts who will judge NBC's '59th Annual Miss USA(R) Pageant,' which will broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on May 16 (7-9 p.m. ET).

Today, Women Who Care hosted their 9th Annual Luncheon, celebrating women who serve as role models in their community as caregivers, professionals and volunteers. This year's honorees were Ann Curry, News Anchor, 'The Today Show,' Francine LeFrak, Producer/Philanthropist, Linda Kaplan Thaler, CEO The Kaplan Thaler Group, JoanAnn Natola, Managing Partner, Element Financial Group Dr. Pamela F. Gallin, Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology, New York Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center, and Anita & Gary Geresi, Parent Advocates.

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TODAYshow.com announced the launch of 'TODAY in 2 Minutes,' a first look at the news headlines, weather and stories on TODAY. Natalie Morales will anchor the new program which will be featured on TODAYshow.com at 6:30 a.m. (ET) each weekday morning (http://bit.ly/todayin2). 'TODAY in 2 Minutes' will also be available on MSN.com.

Bravo celebrates the Kentucky Derby with the second annual 'Ladies First: Bravo at the Kentucky Derby' special live from Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY., airing on Friday, April 30 at 5 p.m. ET/PT. This one-hour special, produced by NBC Sports and hosted by Bravo's Andy Cohen, celebrates the very best in food, fashion and the celebrity experience associated with the 136th running of the Kentucky Oaks. Dina Manzo from 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey,' and Jeff Lewis and Jenni Pulos from 'Flipping Out' join Cohen to celebrate a day for women and to give viewers a history on the fashion and festivities before and after the Oaks race. Isaac Mizrahi, renowned designer and host of Bravo's 'The Fashion Show' will dress 'Today' show correspondent Natalie Morales for the festivities, and 'Top Chef' stars Michael Voltaggio, Jennifer Carroll and Eli Kirshtein will be cooking from the Infield Club.