♪ tonight -- hoda kotb replaces matt lauer. >> hoda is officially the co-anchor of "today." we're with her after the announcement. matt's reaction after he found out she got the job. >> i did hear from him. >> it's complicated. a shocking confession. the surgery to save her face. why her recent accident was way worse than anyone knew. harry and meghan's romantic plans. flying coach. which celebs just announced they're expanding their families in 2018. and after her 3006 pound weight loss, mama june tells us why she wants to be a beauty queen. >> do you think she has what it

takes? >> she doesn't have a talent. this h is "entertainment tonight." >> a new year and a new team for the "today" show. matt lauer is replaced by hoda kotb. >> this announcement came this morning. keltie knight is in new york. >> this is long overdue. hoda and savannah gut rhrie are the first all-female duo to host "today." >> today didn't feel like the first day of school. it felt like it was meant to be like this. >> we're kicking off the year right. because hoda is officially the co-anchor of "today." let's give her a round of applause. >> reporter: it was just 34 days ago she filled in and helped co-host savannah guthrie break the news of matt lauer leaving "today." >> it's off the morning for both of us. first, it was can you fill in

for a week. i said, how about next week? how about the week after. and something happened. and it was so weird. there wasn't a magic moment. it just worked. you know what i mean? >> we were like, how about forever? >> reporter: hoda's solid ratings helped. the "today" show beat rival "good morning america" after she started filling in. lauer reached out the her. >> he texted me and he said, congratulations. and, some really nice words. and, um, it meant the world. >> reporter: for hoda, a balancing act. the 53-year-old adopted a baby girl haley last february. she'll continue to host "today ats wine-loving fourth hour. >> you and me are together. >> yeah. >> forever. >> how are you going balance all of this? >> i think we haven't. >> it will be a drink in the other. >> we have our priorities

straight. savannah and i. we know what matters at the end. you know e? and i think that's what makes it work. >> reporter: and "today" is expected to get another ratings lift in february. they'll be in south korea covering the winter olympics. you're so excited about the bobsled. >> no, the quurling. and the ladies of the nigerian bobsled team. meanwhile, let's move on. a list of actresses, including oprah winfrey, reese witterspoon, and halle berry have banded together in regards of the sexual harassment scandal. >> the initiative is called times up. we want all survivors of sexual harassment everywhere to be heard, to be believed, and to know that accountability is possible. >> they have raised money for a legal defense fund. they're asking that all the

ladies at this sunday's golden globes wear black to raise awareness. >> and as a sign of solidarity. remember that fall of carrie underwood in november. it was a lot worse than she let on originally. it's crazy how a freak random accident can change your life. that was carrie's message to her fan club on new year's eve as she revealed that the fall that left her with a broken wrist injured her face. saying quote seven weeks later, i'm still healing and not quite looking the same. i honestly don't know how things are going to end up. days after co-hosting a november awards show carrie fell at her home in tennessee, her husband, retired nhl player, mike fisher, rushed home early from a trip. she says, i'll spare you the details, but when i came out of surgery, the doctor told mike he put between 40 and 50 stitches in. new pictures of her face have been absent from her account since november. she only posted her legs in

front of a fireplace. and her face with a scarf. but three week ago, reality star adrian gains tweeted this sign. you can't see scars. she's wearing a brace on her wrist. now she says, quote, when i'm ready to goat in front of a camera, i want you to understand why i might look a bit different. she's not letting the accident slow her down. she's heading into a studio to record her first album since 2015's "story teller." she says i'm grateful it wasn't much worse. >> we wish her the best. wheel she kroefrs, meghan mark sl getting used to life as a royal. or maybe the royals are getting used to life with meghan. they were traveling over the holidays. not like you would expect. let's take a moment to appreciate this. sewer, harry whisked meghan off to a row mant ix post christmas vaca. they boarded a commercial

british airways flight to get there. flew economy class. file that under the royals, they're just like us. the newly engaged couple sat in the become near the bathroom. the part where they're not just like us. they boarded before everyone else and took up three rows of seats. they had three body guards in tow. it's not the first time a royal has opted for less than glam travel plans. in 2014, brother william flew commercial from new york to d.c. on his way to meet president obama. >> it's refreshing. to be able to get to know someone who is not necessarily within your circle. doesn't know much about me i don't know much about her. to be able to start almost afresh right from the beginning. getting to know each other step by step. >> reporter: harry and meghan have been bucking tradition throughout their courtship. meghan attended the prechristmas lunch. a privilege usually reserved for family members only. the couple rang in the new year

in monte carlo. they're due back next week. they're also busy making plans for the upcoming wedding in may. meghan has been in touch with several designers vying to make her gown. i want to tell you. there's a lot of speculation that they partied with harry's good buddy, prince al ber of monaco and his wife, princess char lean. >> maybe they were talking babies. >> let's got get ahead of yourselves. let them get married. >> we have star bundles of joy to speak of. tolly wood's new year baby boom. jessica alba and cash warren welcomed baby boy hayes. jessica says big sisters honor and haven are obsessed with him. from one bundle of joy to another. america ferrera and her husband announced they're expecting their first child. >> excuse me? what? >> reporter: the superstore star

is welcoming one more face to kiss this year. they got a jump start on the baby clothes. meanwhile, four months pregnant chrissy teigen tweeted up a storm last week. the flight got sent back to l.a. because of a passenger mixup. and john ended up celebrating midair. they made to it tokyo and got home just if time to celebrate new year's eve. baby lun that's mom and dad welcome kid number two this year. >> a little boy is nexter for sure. >> reporter: and rounding out the list of full on baby bumps for 2018. eva longoria sared the first photo of her child, a baby boy. and mrs. adam levine showed off her curves with the help of daughter dusty rose. they can't wait to meet their newest addition in 2018. >> how cute. >> hollywood did a lot of lovin', didn't they? meanwhile, justin timberlake

announced his new baby. his new album, "man of the woods." he reltsed the teerz video with jessica and 2-year-old son silas. the album is about them. it's most peshl. drobs february 2nd. >> that album is going to be good. coming up next, is taylor swift afs tour in trouble? why hasn't she sold out any of her shows? then -- >> it's a disaster. >> mariah just can't help herself. new video of mimi. how she got major redemption after last year's fail. plus, new year. new star wedding plans. which two celebs are getting ready to say i do. and justin and selena's romance

just announced, game of thrones star kit harrington and

emilio clark will join

♪ ♪ feel never be alone 2018 is off to great start for taylor swift. her album, "reputation" returned to number one. at first hit the top of the charts when it was released in november. >> she's getting it done. she's hitting the road in may. playing 40 dates. not one single show has sold out yet. which is hard to believe. >> some are suggesting the reason could be because of the high ticket prices. for instance, a seat that cost $150 for her last tour will now set you back nearly 500 bucks. >> my daughter better start saving her allowance. meanwhile, we spotted a lot of couples ringing in the new year. where to start? where to start? how about justin and selena's cabo connection? new year.

new 'do. selena back to brunette. hit up the same town as justin. while he was shirtless and solo at an ocean front resort, selena spent time with friends nearby. her kidney prans plant scar still visible. the pair who got back together nine weeks ago, seem to be taking it slow. bieber knows he's lucky to have this second chance. another justin in cabo. justin theroux, and jennifer aniston. she was seen wearing her wedding ring. love is in h the air for paris hilton's new fiance. over the holiday weekend, her younger man popped the question in colorado with a 20-karat tear drop rock. they got together earlier last year. zblooim so happy. >> billy joel and christie brinkley's daughter. singer alexa rae joel who just

turned 32 said yes to her boyfriend of five years. he instagrammed this shot of her rock, which she calls ridiculously exquisite. >> i totally approve. the nicest guy. and finally, will smith's 20th wedding anniversary. >> true love is steeped in surviving. >> reporter: posting this throwback from his i dos. he's acknowledged how he has groan with her. i have learned to focus on helping you to blossom what you want to be rather than demander you become what my fray jill ego needs you to be. happy anniversary, my queen. solid advice. takes a big man to recognize that. i love it. still ahead, mama june with her beauty pageant coach. talking about daughter honey boo boo. why she's less confident after losing 300 pounds. then, we're with arie after

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♪ i've been on the other side of the pageant world. i don't have any talent. >> now lead. you would never win miss america with that. >> honey boo boo knows best, right? now it's mama june's turn in the spotlight. her 300-pound weight loss the subject of her reality series, from not to hot. here's what i learned. mama june is in it to win it. >> i'm sorry, y'all. i can't walk in heels. >> if you love me, you'll do this pageant thing. >> she thinks he's the seasoned professional. >> reporter: if you have a coach this is the best coach to get. >> exactly.

>> reporter: what better coach than her daughter, alana. she was only 6 when she was killing it on "toddlers & tiaras." >> i'm ready to go. >> reporter: does she have what it takes? >> you thought mama june was rough. wait until you meet coach alana. probably talent. like anything. she doesn't even have a talent. >> reporter: in june's favor, she's kept most of her weight off. she went from 450 pounds down to 160. she says she's put on about ten pounds since. >> you need the confidence that i have. >> why is hat? >> i think she's less confident because she's smaller. she's gotten more hate. because everyone is like, oh, she's going to gain the weight back. >> i have been very good. it's been over a year and half. if you say gaining ten pounds in a year and half is bad, then it is what it is. >> reporter: another good thing for june, a new mystery man in her life this season.

>> she's in heels. >> reporter: are you worried he's in it for the fame? >> to be honest with you, he didn't know who i i was when we met. >> reporter: i'm not sure i believe her. there's a lot of smeeching in this season. smeeching the. >> oh, i'm going to do just like they do. oh, oh, oh. that sounds like another show. that show would be "the bachelor." and just like mama june, "bachelor" arie is making a triumphant return. we learn more about the ladies racing to win his heart. >> it was overwhelming. there was a lot of women there. it was a listening night. >> reporter: shot back in september. he met his 29 women. and they didn't does appoint. >> there was so many incredible women. so many beautiful women. >> reporter: a front-runner, 27-year-old, becca, a publicist who staged a fake proposal. >> right when she walked out, i

said, she's my type. >> reporter: we can reveal she gets the first one on one date. chelsea is shaping up to be this season's villain. >> when i see something i want, i go after it. >> reporter: she packed 20 pairs of shoes for her quest to win arie's heart. >> as a mom, i want to be prepared. >> reporter: eight ladies got the action last night. including one of the four women named lauren. >> it is what it is. >> reporter: he's not revealing he got engaged. tying the knot is what six singles will do on tonight's premier of married at first sight. >> ready to meet my husband. >> that would be fun. >> reporter: after three years abstain fwrg sex, is 29-year-old shawnice ready to share her night with him. >> i don't want to have sex with him. >> you may get to the altar. >> did you know the first time you saw your wife? >> i noo she was hot.

>> i knew. 1 of the 3 couples successful from the show. doug and jamie, have a new baby and their own show that airs tonight after married with first sight. congratulations. from a new daddy to an old one. anthony anderson. >> did you just call him old? >> i did. >> i think you did. the "blackish" dad is hosting the naacp image awards. he's great host. not everybody is excited. >> guess who is hosting the naacp image awards. >> beyonce? >> no. think of an actor? >> will smith. >> shorter and more plump? >> kevin hart. >> i said shorter. not tiny. >> reporter: only i was on set. he wasn't getting much love from these kids. >> you to have any hosting tipping for me? wear a speedo and a hat. that's it.

and don't puke. i had to tell the kids, if i wore hat and speedos, america would be puking. >> are you writing this down? >> i am. >> reporter: this marx his fifth time hosting. what does it mean to be back again? >> it means a lot. i have fooled a lot of people. they -- they have entrusted -- this awards show to me. >> you keep fooling them in a lot of different areas. >> it's all smoke and mirrors. >> and he's humble, too. a multitalented guy. >> he's such a good host. stop stealing jobs. meanwhile, tonight, he returns to his day job on "black-ish." tomorrow, the spin-off, "grown-ish" starts. we're taking you there. coming up, mariah carey's new year's eve performance went off out a hitch. kind of. why everyone is talking about the emancipation of mimi and her tea. we'll explain again. next. next on kron-4 news at

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carter's first tv interview since leaving rehab. >> i suffer from ptsd. >> nothing is off limits there sobriety struggles to weight gain. has he made up with big brother nick? we don't have a sound check, but it's new year's baby. >> nobody will ever forget mariah carey's self-proclaimed nightmare in 2016. she couldn't sing because her in-if ear monitor was not working. >> while the sing went well, there was still an issue. ♪ with the strength to carry on ♪ ♪ and cast the fears aside >> she wasn't kidding about the disaster part of course. but, because she asked and stopped and asked for some tea. i'm hoping she got her some hot tea in aspen. that's where we spotted her with her boyfriend days before ne year's eve. >> matching cowboy hats.

what does that mean? >> they're in love. >> that's what i was going to say. >> bye, everybody. now at eight ... very

unsettling actually the car break=in epidemic moves south: a pair of two=wheeled car burglars caught on video as they rob vehicle after vehicle in san jose.whoosh in the north bay: an upscale shopping mall is the scene of a daring robbery atempt ... thieves targeting u=p=s delivery trucks. marin? itg ususally doesnt happen in marin whoosh charges filed against a hayward man in the new year's eve crash that killed a c=h=p officer. he was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana was in his systemwhoosh only on four ... an irate south bay business owner shares this surveillance vio illegal dumping on his property. (catherine)