Denzel Washington recently revealed that a same-sex kiss he filmed for Gladiator II was cut from the final movie. Speaking with Gayety, Denzel jokingly referred to it as a “kiss of death,” as it occurred in a scene where his character kills someone moments later. Despite the edit, Denzel remains a favorite for award nominations for his role in this highly anticipated film. Reflecting on his future, Denzel shared that he plans to take on roles he hasn’t done before, including a return to Broadway as Othello. Whatever he chooses, Denzel’s enduring presence on screen and stage continues to captivate audiences. In other news, Craig Melvin has been announced as Hoda Kotb’s replacement on The Today Show. Starting January 13th, Melvin will co-anchor alongside Savannah Guthrie while continuing to host the third hour of the show, making it three straight hours of live TV for him. Tanya tips her hat to his workload and the well-deserved paychecks. For more updates and behind-the-scenes moments, including Tanya’s recent visit to The Jennifer Hudson Show, follow her on social media and visit @aurnonline across all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices