Joelle Garguilo
Throughout her tenure, she held multiple roles across the network. Most recently, she worked as an on-air entertainment and features reporter for "New York Live," correspondent for "E!" News while contributing at the "Today Show with Hoda & Jenna" and has covered some of the biggest entertainment events of this last year, including the "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," and "Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1" premieres, the Met Gala, the MTV VMAs and the Tribeca Film Festival, among many others.
As a contributor to the "Today Show with Hoda & Jenna" since 2021, she hosted the special segment "Scoop on the Scene," an entertainment news segment combining entertainment news and celebrity interviews as well as co-developed and hosted the live and taped segments for "Just the Good News." Garguilo began her career with NBC News Mobile where she wrote, produced, edited, and anchored human interest, news, and features packages. From there, Garguilo joined the weekend "TODAY" show launching "POPStart" as host and producer, as well as introducing "Orange Room." Simultaneously, she was reporting for New York Live which included the opportunity to co-host Golden Globes® live pre-show specials and co-host their SNL 40th anniversary special. Garguilo also created "POPSTART EXTRA" for TODAY.com where she wrote, hosted and edited all digital segments.
Garguilo's talents have earned her two Emmy® Awards, one for the Magazine Program "New York Live Home for the Holidays" and a second for Outstanding Entertainment: Program Features/Segment for New York Live Features/Segments.
In addition to entertainment coverage, Garguilo has a passion for sharing lifestyle, small business, human interest, and "feel good" content. Earlier in her career, she worked as a financial analyst for New Line Cinema.
Garguilo, her husband, and two children reside in New York.
Joelle's Stories
Special celebration of light and sound at Statue of Liberty for America's 250th birthday
It's a spectacle of sights and sounds and a beacon of hope as Lady Liberty lights up like you've never seen before.
Catherine Laga'aia shares what it means to play Moana for a new generation
The movie stars 19-year-old Samoan Australian actress Catherine Laga'aia, who is making her feature film debut.
NYC's surprising firsts: From the first subway to fine dining
250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed. A new nation was born, and America as we know it began to take shape.
'Supergirl' flies back into theaters for the first time in 40 years
Milly Alcock is opening up about what the role of "Supergirl" means to her.
The Boy Band Project brings '90s nostalgia and a message of joy
The group's origin story starts with Nesbitt, a Broadway performer who had an idea years before bringing it to life.
Carmine Street Guitars: Making music from the 'bones' of old New York
At Carmine Street Guitars, you're welcomed by the smell of fresh wood, the sound of saws, the strum of guitars and a smile from Rick Kelly.
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen reunite as much-anticipated 'Toy Story 5' opens in theaters
Entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo has a preview of "Toy Story 5," as co-stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reunite once again.
Lisa Ann Walter makes Off-Broadway debut in 'Heathers: The Musical'
Walter is currently performing at New World Stages and says the experience has been nothing short of exhilarating.
Inside Carmine Street Guitars, where Rick Kelly keeps old New York history alive
When you walk inside Carmine Street Guitars, you're welcomed by the smell of fresh wood, the sound of saws, the strum of guitars and a smile from a man with endless stories to tell.
If the '90s had 'Friends,' then 2026 has 'Not Suitable for Work'
Mindy Kaling's "Not Suitable for Work" is the newest comedy giving major "next-generation 'Friends'" energy.