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The former “Today” show co-anchor announced she is leaving the show at the end of its season during Wednesday’s episode, according to a clip released on the show’s social media pages.

“It has been such an honor and privilege to be here at ‘Inside’ (Edition) for all these years,” she said on the telecast. “A milestone like this is a time for reflection, and on reflection, I have decided that now is the time to move on from ‘Inside Edition.”

Norah O’Donnell signs off, Hoda Kotb’s out: ‘God-like days’ are over for big name anchors

She also revealed that “Inside Edition” producers wanted her to stay on the program.

“They made me a lovely offer to stay, but there are things I’d like to do and places I want to do them that continuing here doesn’t permit,” Norville said. In December, Variety reported that Norville would host the game show “The Perfect Line,” which is set to premiere in the fall.

Following in the style of medical-procedurals-turned-romantic-dramas like “Grey’s Anatomy,” Netflix’s news site Tudum says the messy relationship between protagonist and third-year medical student Danny (Willa Fitzgerald) and chief resident Dr. Xander Phillips (Colin Woodell) will serve as the “nucleus” of the show.

Set in a Miami emergency room and following a tight-knit cast of characters, “Pulse” will “spike your heart rate” as its doctors contend with intense medical situations and interpersonal ones alike, according to writer Zoe Robyn and co-showrunner Carlton Cuse.

While Robyn is a newcomer, Cuse is known for his work on shows like “Lost,” “Bates Motel,” and “Locke and Key,” among others.

The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum and daughter of rocker John Mellencamp revealed the news in an Us Weekly interview published Wednesday.

“There are some days (where) I think you’re allowed to say, ‘I don’t feel confident right now, I feel very uncomfortable and I want to wear a wig.’ And there are some days that I’m like, ‘It is what it is.’ Some days, I’m really sad and really scared, and some days, I’m like, ‘I got this; I’m not worried,’” Mellencamp told the magazine.

Teddi Mellencamp has numerous brain tumors, will undergo emergency surgery

“I’m fighting for my life, but also for my family’s life and all the people I love,” Mellencamp added.

The country singer’s online store has launched hats and a T-shirt that say “get me to God’s country,” the phrase Wallen posted on Instagram after abruptly walking off stage at “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend before the credits had finished rolling.

The shirt and the hats retail for $45 and will ship by June 13, according to the site. Wallen posted a link to the merchandise on his Instagram story without further comment.

The “I’m the Problem” singer served as musical guest on the March 29 episode of “SNL,” hosted by “Anora” star Mikey Madison. When it came time for the signoff at the end of the show, the singer walked off the stage immediately after Madison said goodnight. Wallen briefly hugged the actress but seemed to ignore the rest of the cast and quickly walked past view of the camera.

“SNL” episodes typically end with the host, musical guest and cast remaining on stage for the entire credits to hug each other and chat. After the show, Wallen posted a photo of a plane on his Instagram story and wrote, “Get me to God’s country.”

Ali Hazelwood, known for BookTok sensations like “The Love Hypothesis” and “Bride,” posted on Instagram Wednesday about the “disappointing” decision to cancel because “it’s not possible for me to safely travel outside and then back inside the US,” she wrote. 

Hazelwood, originally from Italy, now resides in the U.S. She was originally booked for several U.K. appearances, including one with “Summer in the City” author Alex Aster. It’s unclear whether Hazelwood is a naturalized U.S. citizen, visa or green card holder. Hazelwood’s reps at Penguin Random House told USA TODAY they couldn’t comment on the situation.

“Believe me, this is not a decision I made lightly. I know a lot of you have already made traveling plans, and I know how inconveniencing it is to cancel so close to the tour,” Hazelwood wrote. “All I can say is: I hope things change quickly, I hope to be able to travel abroad soon, and I am deeply thankful for your support and your understanding.”

As the credits rolled Saturday, Wallen hugged host Mikey Madison briefly before leaving the stage. As the musical guest, he was expected to stay on stage with the rest of the crew, waving to the audience and saying goodbye to the cast.

While Wallen hasn’t explained his Irish exit publicly, some have speculated it was due to his already-fraught relationship with the show.

But it was his Instagram post showing his private plane shortly after he left the show that the internet latched onto.

In its three seasons, juicy HBO series “The White Lotus” has captivated audiences from fictional, murder-prone resorts in Hawaii, Italy and, now, Thailand. This season has been filled with all sorts of unsavory drama, including a party turned incestuous, a surprise cameo (and unsettling monologue) from Sam Rockwell and an Inigo-Montoya-esque confrontation with a shadowy landowner. 

Season 3 may be almost over, but that doesn’t mean the drama has to stop. We’ve got book recommendations to keep you on the edge of your seat all year long.

Books like ‘The White Lotus’

These books – new and old – are filled with rich getaways, privileged vacationers and murder mysteries and are sure to scratch the same itch as Mike White’s intoxicating series. Here’s what we recommend. 

‘Saltwater’ by Katy Hays

“Saltwater” starts as Sarah Lingate, a young mother and old-money heiress, is found dead in Capri. Though ruled an accident, the Lingate family is haunted by her death and returns every year on the anniversary. But on the 30th year, they come to Capri to find Sarah’s necklace at the villa waiting for them – the one she was wearing the day she died. Now, everyone is a suspect and hidden family secrets threaten to bubble to the surface. 

You couldn’t pin Kilmer, who died Tuesday at 65, down in any genre or role. He did fantasies, spoofs, biopics, oddball indies – anywhere and everywhere that square jaw could take him, Kilmer went for it. Scenery was sometimes chewed as a result, as was gum – farewell, Iceman! – but he left an indelible mark on film lovers with a deep bench of main characters and over-the-top side weirdos that usually were pretty darn cool.

To honor Kilmer’s legacy, here are his 10 essential roles:

‘Top Secret!’ (1984)

Now this is how you start an iconic career, playing an Elvis-type rock idol sent to Germany and caught up in a resistance effort in a spoof of spy and war movies by the guys who did “Airplane!” Looking back, arguably Kilmer’s breakthrough role was his most fun.

Barba, 38, was arrested in New Jersey on Sunday, a representative for the U.S. Marshals Service confirmed Tuesday to USA TODAY. The arrest follows a domestic violence charge two weeks ago, according to law enforcement, which violated her federal probation from a previous drug-related charge. The violation led the District of New Jersey to put a warrant out for Barba’s arrest.

Barba was released following the arrest on condition of home detention, an order filed Tuesday in a New Jersey district court revealed. The order also included a demand for no contact with K.H., the ex-partner with whom she has had “a tumultuous relationship,” according to court documents.

USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Barba and the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department for comment.

Barba, who competed on Season 6 of “American Idol” and later appeared on “Fear Factor,” was sentenced to 45 months in federal prison in 2019 for possession of nearly two pounds of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl with intent to distribute it.