With the Golden Globes award event cancelled due to the writers’ strike, it’s open for media news coverage. Dateline added this last minute show to their schedule with looks back, current interviews and the announcement of the award winners.

A tribute to pop icon Michael Jackson; the life of actress Farrah Fawcett and her battle with cancer

The latest on Michael Jackson's finances, funeral arrangements and the Neverland Ranch; reactions from the pop icon's fans and friends.

The latest updates on the memorial service and funeral arrangements for pop icon Michael Jackson; the making of Michael Jackson's famous "Thriller" music video.

Highlights of the memorial service for pop icon Michael Jackson; a look at his career and his legacy.

Ann Curry reports from Japan for a special Dateline report on March 13, 2011, about the latest update on the earthquake, recovery efforts, and the global response.

Lester Holt will anchor a special Dateline NBC on . looking at Houston's life and career and the reaction on her death from those who knew her.

“Dateline” is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special edition on Tuesday night. The show will feature Jane Pauley, Matt Lauer, Tom Brokaw, Ann Curry and Hoda Kotb revisiting some of the series’ most memorable stories. Pauley will interview Michael J. Fox, Brokaw will profile Aron Ralston, the climber who was forced to amputate his own arm, and Ann Curry will meet with the McCaughey septuplets, who first appeared on “Dateline” in 1997. Correspondents Chris Hansen, Hoda Kotb, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy will also contribute highlights. Each host chose their favorite story, according to Lester Holt, who will host the special

All of the latest information regarding the Boston Marathon bombing including inside accounts of the manhunt leading to the capture of one alleged suspect, their backstory, and possible motivations behind it all. Lester Holt reports.

Held captive in 2002 by religious fanatic Brian David Mitchell and his wife Wanda Barzee, 14-year old Smart was chained up, sexually abused and dressed in disguise. Held first in the mountains of Utah, Smart's captors took her to Southern California until she devised a plan to convince them that they should all return to Utah, hopeful that her chances of rescue would be better -- closer to home. She was right -- nine months after she was abducted, Smart was rescued. She ultimately found the strength to confront her kidnappers in court and move on with her life

The story of the recently exonerated and freed Ryan Ferguson, a man who spent nearly ten years in prison for a murder he did not commit, and he is interviewed by Keith Morrison for his first time since he was released and had his name cleared.

Brian Williams explores the short span of time that elapsed between the 2013 Boston marathon bombings and the capture of the second suspect; exclusive interviews include stories from survivors.

In a wide-ranging and revealing interview, Brian Williams talks with former NSA contractor Edward Snowden about the global impact and debate sparked by his revelations.

In a special edition of NBC's Dateline, "Celebrating Joan Rivers" will look back at the extraordinary life and legacy of Joan Rivers, airing tonight at 9pm/8c. Friends and fellow comics will pay tribute to the legendary comedienne and television host, including Kathy Griffin, Dick Cavett, Donald Trump, Don Rickles, Gilbert Gottfried and Lily Tomlin. Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb will co-anchor tonight's one-hour special broadcast. "Celebrating Joan Rivers" will also feature memorable moments and interviews throughout Rivers' groundbreaking career, as well as additional reporting on the day she entered Mount Sinai Hospital.

Lester Holt will host a one-hour special, “Starting Over,” featuring interviews with inspirational people who overcame significant challenges, as well as tips to keep resolutions.

Six survivors of the Costa Concordia shipwreck tell their harrowing stories of perseverance, describing the incredible details of their escape and recovery, along with their personal difficulties and triumphs, and their plans for the future.

Survivors of the largest wildfire in California history, the Cedar Fire, recount the first night and following day of the terrifying natural disaster, and how they managed to escape to safety with their children and other family members.

The survivors of the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which devastated the shores of Thailand, share their courageous stories of survival, including supermodel Petra Nemcová, who was in the area when the disaster occurred.

Tom Brokaw discusses his journey battling cancer and casts light on his 2015 memoir, "A Lucky Life Interrupted." Included: an intimate look inside Brokaw's family life via conversations about his diagnosis with his wife and children.

A special hour of Dateline NBC live from Nice, France, hosted by Lester Holt.

The special, anchored by Lester Holt from Los Angeles, celebrates the legendary songwriter, producer, singer and virtuoso musician known for his showstopping public performances and intensely personal private life.

Coverage of the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla.

Through rarely-seen interviews and footage, Keith Morrison takes a compelling new look at the Manson Murders, a mystery that gripped the nation during the summer of '69.

President Barack Obama will sit down with Lester Holt for an intimate interview in Chicago, with rare access traveling on Air Force One ahead of the president’s farewell address to the nation.

The 50th anniversary of veteran anchor and special correspondent Tom Brokaw is celebrated. Included: career highlights; notable interviews; previously unseen moments; and new conversations with special guests.

In a new two-hour special, Dateline takes a comprehensive look at the infamous case of Laci Peterson, after reporting on it for more than a decade. Newly unearthed interrogation video of Scott Peterson and an interview with retired Modesto Police Detective Allen Brocchini are featured. Keith Morrison reports

In an exclusive interview, Gianni Versace’s longtime partner Antonio D’Amico speaks about the murder of the fashion icon. Versace’s murder came amid a months-long manhunt for Andrew Cunanan, who was accused of committing four other murders throughout the country in 1997. This all-new two-hour Dateline special features an in-depth look at the case. Keith Morrison reports.

While the royal family has remained in the spotlight in the decades since the death of Princess Diana, a lot has happened to uphold her legacy.

Megyn Kelly sat down for two exclusive one-on-one interviews with President Vladimir Putin, which will be featured in the hour-long primetime special.

Dozens of Napa Valley homeowners find themselves trapped by a huge, wind-blown fire. Two teams of daring chopper pilots risk their lives in a mission to rescue them. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

A look at the future of marijuana in the U.S., including interviews with patients, their families, leading scientists, doctors, federal legislators and a former NFL player.

Remembering former President George H.W. Bush

The murder of a female criminal defense attorney in Louisiana is investigated in a case that's marked by a string of bizarre clues. Correspondent: Dennis Murphy.

When police officer Levi Chavez finds his wife, Tera, shot to death in their home, an investigation into her murder begins as buried secrets are revealed. Josh Mankiewicz reports.