Outgoing ‘Today’ anchor Kristen Welker saluted by Peter Alexander

[ad_1] Kristen Welker bid a heartfelt farewell to viewers and longtime co-anchor Peter Alexander during her final episode of NBC’s “Today” show. The Saturday “Today” anchor and chief White House correspondent for NBC News fought back tears this weekend as her colleagues surprised her with a studio visit from her husband and young daughter to… Continue reading Outgoing ‘Today’ anchor Kristen Welker saluted by Peter Alexander

Clarence Avant saluted by Clintons, Questlove, Mayor Bass

[ad_1] Clarence Avant, the influential music industry veteran and record producer known as “the Black Godfather,” was saluted Monday as a savvy dealmaker whose wisdom and compassion influenced generations of musicians — and politicians. Avant died Sunday at age 92, and as word of his death spread, a past U.S. president, luminaries and contemporaries paid… Continue reading Clarence Avant saluted by Clintons, Questlove, Mayor Bass