Good morning, Dev Test County. From Hollywood to Dallas, star power is lighting up our city this season. Former Today show host Hoda Kotb captivated 1,100 attendees at the Chick Lit Luncheon, sharing candid stories about her "minivan life" and even surprising the crowd with a live FaceTime to Jenna Bush Hager. The charity event raised crucial funds for Community Partners of Dallas, continuing their vital work supporting abused and neglected children.
Meanwhile, sci-fi fans are marking their calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as the Back to the Future cast reunites at Fan Expo Dallas this May for the film's 40th anniversary. And homegrown success story Melinda French Gates is making headlines with her new book "The Next Day," which traces her journey from Ursuline Academy valedictorian to global philanthropist, offering personal insights into her Dallas upbringing and her $2 billion commitment to gender equality initiatives.
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📺 Hoda Kotb captivates Dallas crowd at star-studded charity luncheon. The former Today show host delighted 1,100 attendees at the 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon benefiting Community Partners of Dallas. During a conversation with NBC5's Laura Harris, Kotb discussed her post-retirement "minivan life," her journey adopting two daughters, and even FaceTimed former co-host Jenna Bush Hager live on stage. The March 28 event at the Hilton Anatole also honored Toyota Motor North America with the Paige McDaniel Partners for Children Award for their support of Dallas nonprofits serving abused and neglected children.
🎬 Back to the Future cast reunites for Fan Expo Dallas 2025. The iconic sci-fi film's 40th anniversary celebration will feature Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson, and both actresses who played Jennifer Parker. The star-studded convention, happening May 30-June 1 at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, also includes reunions from Smallville, fresh White Lotus stars, and Star Wars celebrities. Fans can enjoy autograph sessions, photo ops, celebrity panels, and workshops with tickets starting at $37.
💼 Dallas-raised Melinda French Gates shares her journey in new book. "The Next Day" details her transition from Ursuline Academy valedictorian to global philanthropist, with significant focus on her Dallas upbringing. Gates reveals how her engineer father's encouragement helped her navigate male-dominated tech spaces, and discusses her post-divorce commitment to gender equality through a $2 billion pledge. The book offers personal insights into major life transitions, including her marriage to Bill Gates and her decision to leave their foundation after 25 years to chart her own philanthropic path.
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