Jeff Goldblum Ariana Grande, Who??? Drew a Blank on Their First Meeting 20 Years Ago

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WE GO WAY BACK
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"Wicked" isn't the first time Jeff Goldblum and Ariana Grande have crossed paths ... with the veteran actor confessing he met the pop star 20 years ago -- but totally forgot all about it.

The "Jurassic Park" alum swung by "TODAY" Thursday, where he opened up about working with the Grammy winner on the musical movie ... and revealed they actually go way back.

Jeff says halfway through the making of the big screen adaption of "Wicked," Ariana reminded him that they had actually met in NYC once before ... though, she was a little girl at the time.

'Wicked' Star Cynthia Erivo I Still Get Nervous Before I Sing!!!

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STAGE FRIGHT
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Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy award-winning singer, but she still gets nervous when she has to show off her pipes ... admitting as much on camera.

We got the "Wicked" star Wednesday at ABC Studios in New York City and our photog asked her about her live, impromptu duet with costar Ariana Grande on "TODAY" ... when they sang Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" for Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie.

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A WICKED DUET
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Cynthia says she still gets nervous every time she sings ... and it was no different live on air.

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Pitch-Perfect Together ... Sing 'I'm Every Woman' Live on 'Today'

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A WICKED DUET
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are proving they're perfectly in-sync ... busting out into song during their recent appearance on "TODAY."

Check it out ... the stars of the upcoming "Wicked" film sit down with Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb to discuss their bond after making the musical movie -- and give a taste of their pitch-perfect sound together.

When asked by Hoda if there's any song they can't help but sing when around one another, the on-screen besties confess "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan is a favorite ... jumping into a live rendition of the song.

Dave Coulier Diagnosed With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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AGGRESSIVE, BUT TREATABLE
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Dave Coulier is opening up about his current health journey ... sharing his cancer diagnosis on national television.

The "Full House" star appeared on "TODAY" Wednesday morning, where he confirmed he had been diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma ... a type of blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system.

While speaking with Hoda Kotb about his diagnosis, the actor revealed he received the diagnosis 5 weeks ago ... which prompted him to undergo 3 surgeries and receive several rounds of chemotherapy.

Saoirse Ronan Discusses Viral Women's Safety Comment ... 'It's Really Important'

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STARTING THE CONVERSATION
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Saoirse Ronan is standing by her decision to speak out about women's safety on "The Graham Norton Show" ... a moment that went viral after she left her fellow guests speechless.

The Irish-American actress addressed the headline-making talk show moment during her Thursday appearance on "Today," where she said she understood why men were so baffled by the remark -- and why it resonated with women so deeply.

As Saoirse put it ... her zinger wasn't planned, it was something "naturally that came up" on the show in October ... as, at the time, Eddie Redmayne explained how he learned how to use a cellphone as a self-defense weapon for his new miniseries.

Willie Geist Celeb Endorsements Didn't Help Kamala ... But People Should Still Speak Out

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not much of an impact
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"Today" star Willie Geist is sharing his 2 cents on the 2024 Presidential Election ... acknowledging Vice President Kamala Harris' many celebrity endorsements didn't matter in the long run.

We caught up with the newsman in New York City Wednesday, where he reflected on the tight race between the VP and Donald Trump ... who emerged the President-elect after winning big in several swing states.

This outcome came after Harris tapped many big names -- including Beyonce, Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Oprah Winfrey, among others -- to hit the campaign trail on her behalf.

Halloween 2024 'Today' Crew Says ... Ghoul Morning America!!! 👻

America's morning TV hosts are kicking off Halloween with their wildest, creepiest costumes ... and, as usual, the crew over at NBC's "Today" show went all out.

Hoda and Jenna were headed straight into "Titanic" waters as Jack and Rose, while Al Roker summoned his inner "Beetlejuice" -- and yeah, he nailed it!

Dylan Dreyer kept the "Beetlejuice" vibes going, diving into character as Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz -- goth 'tude and all!

Matthew Perry Family Speaks on 1-Year Death Anniversary ... Warns Enablers, 'You're Going Down, Baby'

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REMEMBERING MATTHEW
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Matthew Perry's family got together to talk about the "Friends" star one year after his death.

Matthew's stepfather, "Dateline's" Keith Morrison, his mom, Suzanne Morrison, along with 3 of his sisters, sat down with "Today's" Savannah Guthrie to reveal what they believe were critical factors in Matthew's death.

Madeline, one of Matthew's sisters, made the point that Matthew might not have even been aware he had relapsed. He was coming off a stretch of sobriety during and after his book tour, and was taking ketamine for therapeutic purposes. Perry then started getting ketamine on the black market and was taking massive doses on his own.

TMZ TV HOT TAKES DIDDY TO TESTIFY ... Hoda Kotb, Shohei Ohtani

Diddy is planning to take the witness stand, Hoda Kotb is saying goodbye and Shohei Ohtani's record home run ball is going to auction ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

TMZ Live

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READY TO TAKE THE STAND
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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles explain why Diddy is chomping at the bit to testify in his criminal case.

Hoda Kotb See Ya Later 'Today' Show ... Leaving Cohosting Role

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EMOTIONAL DEPARTURE
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Hoda Kotb is saying so long to the "Today" show.

Hoda just shared a letter to the "Today" staff, telling them she will be exiting her cohosting gig after 5 years alongside Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager. Kotb took over the role from Matt Lauer in 2017 after he was fired over sexual misconduct.

She explained her tough decision on-air Thursday -- and got weepy as she gave her reasons.

Matthew Perry No Link To 'Ketamine Queen' ... Her Lawyer Claims

Jasveen Sangha, who federal prosecutors allege is a drug dealer known as the "Ketamine Queen," has NO association with Matthew Perry, despite being charged in connection with his death ... at least according to her attorney.

Mark Geragos' firm is representing Sangha and he went on the "Today" show Wednesday morning and tried to distance Sangha from the late "Friends" actor, who died from a ketamine overdose.

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NOT CONNECTED AT ALL

When asked how Sangha linked up with Matthew in the first place, Geragos vehemently denied they were ever connected, saying point blank ... "She isn't connected to Matthew Perry at all."

HODA KOTB GAME FOR DATING KEVIN COSTNER!!!

Hoda Kotb's totally open to dating Kevin Costner -- now that she's found out fans have been shipping them together since she interviewed him a couple weeks ago.

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GIVING THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT
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On Tuesday's "Watch What Happens Live," a fan asked Hoda how she felt about fans wanting the romance and if she and Kevin have connected since the "Today" show last month. Totally shocked, she responded, "Wait, what?"

Andy Cohen elaborated viewers wanted to see the two of them together -- but Hoda was adamant she hadn't heard a peep of any of it.

MEAGAN GOOD PALS TOLD ME TO STEER CLEAR OF JONATHAN MAJORS

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GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN
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Meagan Good is doing good -- in fact, she's never been happier dating Jonathan Majors, despite every friend telling her to steer clear because of his legal troubles.

Speaking on "Today With Hoda and Jenna," Meagan made it clear people can advise her all they want, but at the end of the day, she marches to the beat of her own drum -- insisting she feels a lot of peace in her heart with any decision she makes, and that includes dating JM.

She brings God into it, saying she'll have to answer to him one day ... so she wants to be responsible for all the decisions she makes.

Jenna Bush Hager Tells Hoda Kotb to 'Free Your Boobs' ... After Wardrobe Malfunction on 'Today'

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LET 'EM FREE!
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"Today" star Hoda Kotb had a less than desirable start to her Fourth of July ... as she suffered a pretty awkward wardrobe malfunction while on-air.

The newswoman was left scrambling when her white bra emerged from beneath her bright red dress ... and it drew all sorts of unwanted attention to her chest area. Hoda's cohost Jenna Bush Hager tried to do her a solid during the fiasco ... watch the vid, as she tried to draw attention to her grumbling stomach as HK adjusted her top.

Like the seasoned pro she is, Hoda rolled with the wardrobe malfunction and addressed the situation head-on.

KEVIN COSTNER SO YOU'RE SAYING THERE'S A CHANCE ... For 'Yellowstone' Return??!!

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THERE'S ALWAYS A CHANCE
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Kevin Costner says the door is still open for him to gallop his way back into his lead role in "Yellowstone" -- but with some conditions ... including having a plot that's ready to shoot.

The actor made it clear on "TODAY" Monday that he loved his hit show from day one, and still does ... so he'd definitely re-open the window for Paramount's Western epic -- but he notes ... without scripts all ready to go, it might be difficult to do that.

Kevin says script delays pissed him off to the point that he felt he needed to leave the show -- noting they lost a full year without anything to show for it ... and that's a no-no for him.

Katie Couric Bryant Gumbel Had 'Sexist Attitude' ... About My Maternity Leave

Katie Couric says Bryant Gumbel gave her a hard time back in the day over maternity ... which Katie thinks spoke to something deeper, even if he was joking.

The famed newswoman stopped by Bill Maher's 'Club Random' podcast Sunday ... in which she detailed the "prickly" relationship she had with Bryant during their tenure on 'Today' together.

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Katie hinted she and Bryant were never close, referring to her coworker as a guy's guy -- but still applauded his broadcasting skills.