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
'The Fabulous Four' brings 4 leading ladies together for a wild ride
Expect some shenanigans as three friends go on an outrageous trip to Key West for their friend's surprise wedding.
'Deadpool & Wolverine' stars turn out for red carpet premiere in New York City
The superheroes and their fans made their way to New York City for the red carpet premiere of "Deadpool & Wolverine."
'UnPrisoned' season 2 a blend of humor, heart and hard truths; Stars hit the red carpet in NYC
The series has emerged as a powerful voice for authenticity and healing.
Tyler Perry's 'Divorce in the Black' explores intricacies of love, family and fate
The movie is brought to life by long-time friends Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict and their history translates to undeniable on-screen chemistry.
Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum star in moon landing rom-com 'Fly Me to the Moon'
While Neil Armstrong took one small step for man, two NASA employees made one giant leap for love in this new romantic comedy.
New Harlem Stage CEO hopes to help artists bring their truth to power
The incomparable Pat Cruz has led the non-profit for 25 years. Now she is stepping down and passing the baton to a new leader, who's ready to carry Harlem Stage forward into a new era.
Classic books and movies find new life on Broadway stage in New York City
Adapting a beloved book or film for the stage is no easy feat -- it is a delicate balance between honoring the original and creating something entirely new.
Stars of 'Kinds of Kindness' talk about triptych fable
In a world where nothing is quite as it seems, "Kinds of Kindness" fits right in.
Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn explore when the world went silent in 'A Quiet Place: Day One'
In a world of never-ending noise, one day changed everything -- and this new chapter brings us to the very beginning.
'The Bear' sets sights on culinary excellence for season 3 of hit show
You could call it a love letter to the restaurant industry -- the acclaimed dramady about family, friendship and food is back in the kitchen for season three.