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Laya Neelakandan

Laya Neelakandan is a reporter for TODAY. She is currently studying journalism, sociology and music at Northwestern University. You can reach her on Twitter.

Laya Neelakandan is a reporter for TODAY. She is currently studying journalism, sociology and music at Northwestern University. You can reach her on Twitter.

Latest from Laya Neelakandan

I'm a couples therapist. These are 5 things I always do in my relationship

After three years of a surviving pandemic, you may feel like you're more exhausted and stressed out than ever — and that the strength of your relationships, romantic and otherwise, has been tested.
287d ago

How to help Sandy Hook, 10 years later: Here are all the organizations started by victims’ families

For the ten-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting, TODAY compiled a list of all of the victims' names and the organizations started in their honor.
290d ago

Hoda and Jenna show what’s on their nightstands — and here’s 1 thing you won’t find

Your nightstand can say a lot about you, according to Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, so the TODAY co-hosts offered a glimpse of their bedsides.
290d ago

These celebrities are leaving Twitter after Elon Musk takeover: 'Not hanging around'

With new changes in the future for Twitter after Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition, some celebrities say they are leaving the social media platform for good. Here's a list.
291d ago

Wake up feeling like you have a cold? Your bedding might be to blame

Many people struggle to sleep through the night due to congestion, coughing, sneezing and other allergy-like symptoms.
300d ago

Bethenny Frankel responds to Andy Cohen saying she's been 'trashing' 'Housewives'

Bethenny Frankel is clearing the air between her and Andy Cohen after the recent launch of her new podcast, "ReWives." On a segment of Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday,
306d ago

Mom of NBA's Jayson Tatum shares how she raised a superstar

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum's mom, Brandy Cole-Barnes, says she knew her son would make it big when he was in just fourth grade.
307d ago

Elon Musk calls Trent Reznor a ‘crybaby’ after he exits Twitter for mental health

After Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor revealed he was leaving Twitter, Elon Musk fired back at the Oscar-winning composer.
308d ago

Why Jameela Jamil wanted to play a villain in new 'Pitch Perfect' series

The new "Pitch Perfect" cast talks playing villains in Bumper in Berlin. Jameela Jamil said the show was empowering because "we need to see more women villains."
311d ago

Rebel Wilson's girlfriend shares how parenting has changed their lives

Rebel Wilson’s girlfriend, Ramona Agruma, is sharing an update on what it’s like to be a parent alongside Wilson, following the birth of daughter Royce Lillian.
312d ago

Taylor Swift tour public ticket sale canceled due to 'extraordinarily high demands'

Ticketmaster has announced that the public ticket sale scheduled for Friday for Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" has been canceled due to an exceedingly high