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Matt Lauer Pressured 'Today' Executive Jim Bell to Take Blame for Ann Curry Firing: Report

"Today" show executive producer Jim Bell may have been pressured by Matt Lauer to speak in his defense against the backlash after Ann Curry was fired from the show.

Ann Curry on 'Today' Show Lands Interview with Libya's President Over U.S. Consulate Attack [VIDEO]

Ann Curry landed an interview with Libya's President Mohamed Magariaf on the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi earlier this month. The Lybian official told Curry the event was an "act of terrorism against American citizens," perpetrated by Al Qaeda elements hiding in Lybia.

Ann Curry Almost Appeared in Emmy Award Comedy Sketch Mocking her Exit from Today Show

Ann Curry almost appeared in an Emmy Award comedy sketch on Sunday night which mocked her exit from NBC's Today show. The sacked host was reportedly "totally game" to make appearance with the cast of Modern Family which jokes about replacing its youngest actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons who plays Lily Tucker-Pritchett (daughter of Cam and Mitchell) in the sitcom.

Matt Lauer Pay Cut: 'TODAY' Anchor's $25 Million Will Decline Along With Ratings

Matt Lauer's pay check will take a hit along with his popularity rating and the "TODAY" show ratings.

Matt Lauer: 'Today' Show Ratings Sink as Host Is Called 'Anchor Animal'

Matt Lauer doesn't take losing well. ABC's "Good Morning America" is set to beat NBC's "Today" show in ratings for the third consecutive week (after 16 years of "Today" being on top), and Lauer is allegedly so sensitive, he doesn't want anyone uttering the rival show's name around him.

NBC 'TODAY' Ratings Continue to Decline Despite Savanna Guthrie Switch and Firing Ann Curry

After replacing forming TODAY co-anchor Ann Curry with Savannah Guthrie in a bid to boost ratings, NBC executives may be feeling the hurt Curry displayed in her emotional final show. Ratings for the former no.1 morning show continue to decline despite exclusive rights of the 2012 Olympics. NBC's biggest rival, ABC's "Good Morning America" is expected to land the no.1 spot for the third week in the row according to a report.

Matt Lauer Speaks On The Alleged Beef With Al Roker on NBC Today Show [Video]

Matt Lauer apparently does not feel as if Al Roker is trying to sabotage the "Today" show. Despite some recent controversy over some past comments made by Roker to Lauer on the program, the host insists that the beef is merely a "rumor."

Ann Curry Fired, Offered $8 Million Book Deal To Dish On TODAY Show Anchor Matt Lauer

Ann Curry is being offered an $8 million book deal to reveal the inside scoop on her former TODAY show colleagues. Lauer and Guthrie reportedly have had secret scandals in the past behind the scenes and book publishers feel it would be a good read for Curry's fan base and TODAY show viewers.

Ann Curry Fired: Katie Couric Responds, Feels "Terrible" For Curry

Katie Couric has criticized the TODAY show for Ann Curry's dismissal. The former TODAY show anchor who worked with Curry at CBS Evening News says she felt"terrible" for the firing and admits that she "felt really bad for Ann," in an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer. "I still don't understand why they didn't give her a sort of a proper send-off," Couric said. "Ann did some extraordinary work during her time there. It was just not the best chapter in the TODAY show. It made me sad for the institution."

'TODAY' Show Staffers Prefer Weekend Co-Host Lester Holt Over Matt Lauer

The "TODAY" show seems to be troubled in more ways than one: "Good Morning America" has trumped their competitor in last week's ratings and the show's staffers have been very vocal about their preference for weekend co-host Lester Holt over Matt Lauer.

Ann Curry Reprimanded by NBC Execs for Her Comments Made In Ladies Home Journal Interview

NBC executives met with Ann Curry after she gave an interview with Ladies Home Journal, in which she admitted her bosses at "TODAY" were displeased with her physical appearance.

Ann Curry Fired: Cast of GMA Discusses Curry Leaving 'Today' Show [VIDEO]

The cast of ABC's Good Morning America talked about Ann Curry leaving the "Today" show and winning the ratings war in an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan.

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