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will this be the biggest valentine's day blockbuster ever? and we do say good morning, america. and happy friday, everybody. hope you're all ready for valentine's day tomorrow. we certainly are. going to take a live look at bryant park, the site of our epic valentine's day surprise this morning. we're counting down to that. you see the piano. see the piano there? >> oh, yeah. >> the red carpet. >> uh-huh. you'll never guess who is performing unless you heard me on the wabc promo. i didn't know it was a surprise. our biggest live love event ever. you don't want to miss it. >> they're on the ice, no danger of it melting, it is cold out in bryant park, all up and down the east coast right now.

millions waking up to frigid, frigid temperatures. more snow on the way, including a possible blizzard in boston. abc's rob marciano is up there in boston and, ginger is going to start us off in times square. hey, ginger. >> cold is an understatement. we've only been this cold, 8 in manhattan, once so far this winter, and there's another blast of cold coming by the end of the weekend. let's go ahead and check temperatures in this deep freeze, all the way from the great lakes and northern plains down into the southeast feels like 25 in jacksonville, florida. it feels like 7 below in philadelphia. the wind chill is 7 below here in new york city and the blizzard watch is on from boston up to bar harbor, maine, hyannis, you're included too. high winds, that's saturday night into early sunday. those wind chill warnings and advisories from north georgia up through much of the northeast. we're talking 4 to 8 inches as a base, then you've got blizzard-like winds, those 35 to 45-mile-per-hour winds gusting to even 60 coming at you at the end of the weekend. our rob marciano has set up a

bureau in boston because he's been there so much and i can't imagine more snow, rob. >> reporter: yeah, and this batch is preceded by this cold. it's not snowing for a change of pace here, but it's blowing the snow around and the wind chills right now, minus 10. it is bitterly cold here in south boston, the snow just continues to pile up. look at this car right here. i mean you can't even tell what model this is. more snow is the last thing they need. this morning, another blizzard barreling its way toward boston. the national guard now stepping in to help, arriving in hummers to haul away snow by the truckload, in a rush to clear streets that could see another foot of snow this weekend. >> this snow is not stopping right now so i ask everyone to please be patient. >> reporter: in already-damaged coastal areas this storm likely to pack hurricane-force winds. and right behind it, dangerous cold. temperatures so low frostbite could set in in just a matter of minutes to exposed skin.

>> you have to put layers on if you're going to go out. it's really important if you're going to be shoveling snow or be out in the cold weather for any duration to keep hydrated. >> reporter: in syracuse people are pitching in to help dig out hydrants to prevent scenes like this in michigan. >> it impedes communication. >> reporter: firefighters dealing with frigid conditions even before they get to house fires. most fire hoses average about 300 gallons per minute. most fire trucks only carry about two minutes' worth of water. so, it's important to dig out those fire hydrants. one of the many public safety hazards they're dealing with across the northeast and especially in boston where they've had over six feet of snow in the last three weeks. they're tough here, george, but they're definitely tired of snow. >> i'll bet. they are getting pounded. okay, rob, thanks very much. we're going to go now to breaking news in the fight against isis. there's been an insider attack on a military base where many americans are stationed. i want to go to abc's jon karl

at the white house for more on that. >> reporter: george, we're just getting this information in now. a senior u.s. military official tells abc news there has been an insider attack on an iraqi military base in western iraq where there are 300 american personnel stationed to train the iraqis in the fight against isis. we are told at this time that all u.s. military personnel are safe but, george, this comes just as the congress was debating the president's request for authorization for that war, an authorization that could include limited ground troops and, george, it's a reminder that, even though the white house has reassured over and over again that whatever ground troops in iraq would not be in a combat role, the fight can come to them and come dangerously close. >> a lot of questions. this could increase the opposition to the president's resolution in the congress. want to turn to another global hot spot, as well, jon, the ukraine, months of fighting there between the ukraine military forces and other forces backed by the russian government.

a cease-fire set to take place this weekend and that could, you know, president obama's been under pressure to deliver arms to the ukraine. this cease-fire for now, at least, puts that on hold. >> reporter: it sure does, george. the white house plans to send arms to the ukraine to defend itself against russia, is officially on hold while this cease-fire plays out. also plans for additional sanctions on russia are on hold, but i've got to tell you there is real skepticism here at the white house about whether or not the cease-fire will be real. officials point out that vladimir putin has violated every other agreement in this conflict and there's no guarantee he will abide by this one. >> none at all. it's set to take place on saturday night. jon karl, thanks very much. much more on this sunday morning on "this week." all right, george, now to those three muslim students gunned down in north carolina. their families calling it a hate crime. the fbi opening its own investigation into the killing while thousands gather to mourn. abc's tom llamas has the latest and joins us this morning from chapel hill. good morning, tom. >> reporter: robin, good morning to you. we're learning much more about the alleged killer in this case,

neighbors describe him as a somewhat parking bully who would roam this parking lot armed with a gun and he also apparently had a strange obsession with a very violent movie. overnight, as students gathered on the campus of nc state to mourn the loss of three muslim students all associated with the university, abc news learning the fbi launching their own investigation into the killings. >> we have asked for the federal government to intervene in this based on the information that the parents have shared with us. >> reporter: national muslim groups intervening on behalf of the parents of deah barakat, his new wife yusor and her 19-year-old sister razan abu salha who call their killings hate crimes. they say the alleged murderer, 46-year-old craig stephen hicks, an outspoken atheist, shot them execution style and in the past harassed them about their islamic culture. more than 5,000 people showed up for the funeral services on thursday.

>> this has hate crime written all over it. >> reporter: but police say this may have all happened because of a parking dispute at the apartment complex where the three students and hicks lived, something his wife backs up. >> something just snapped. >> reporter: the ap reporting hicks' ex-wife claims he had no compassion and he was obsessed with the film "falling down" about an unemployed engineer who goes on a shooting spree. >> i'm really sorry. >> yeah, well, i'm really sorry too. >> reporter: hicks is charged with three counts of first degree murder and he has yet to enter a plea. he could face the death penalty if convicted. and in a strange twist in this case hicks' current wife who just two days ago said he was not a racist or a bigot plans to file for divorce. george. >> okay, tom, thanks very much. we're going to get the latest now on the american sniper murder trial. the jury shown dramatic dash cam video of chris kyle's killer arrested after a high-speed

chase and one officer testfying that eddie routh said he had, quote, more souls to take. abc's ryan owens there in stephenville, texas. >> reporter: good morning. prosecutors are focusing on the killer's actions right after the crime, they said the fact he was running from police shows he's not insane but a man who just committed a heinous crime. you're watching dash cam video of eddie routh leading police on a chase just hours after he killed chris kyle and his friend, chad littlefield. one officer rams the truck. watch the collision again. but it doesn't stop routh. the chase reaches speeds of more than 100 miles an hour before the truck breaks down in the middle of the interstate. routh gets out, hands in the air and is swarmed by officers. the truck routh was in belonged to kyle. hero of the blockbuster "american sniper." >> i just want to get the bad guys. if i can't see them i can't shoot them. >> reporter: kyle and littlefield brought routh to this gun range to help him cope

with ptsd. that's where prosecutors say routh shot them both in the back. prosecutors say the two men never saw it coming. their pistols holstered, their safeties on. >> he says that he killed two guys. they went out to a shooting range. like, he's all crazy. he's a psychotic. >> reporter: chris kyle's widow taya was back in court for a second day after her tearful testimony wednesday. routh, a marine veteran is pleading not guilty by reason of insayty, but prosecutors say fleeing from police proves he knows right from wrong. after the shootings prosecutors say this receipt shows routh stopped at taco bell to get burritos. and there's one more video prosecutors showed the jury, it's from an officer's body camera. that's routh sitting in kyle's truck as police try to get him to surrender just before that chase. one officer testifies routh tells them, "i've taken a couple of souls and have some more souls to take."

routh's behavior on that tape is downright bizarre. he's talking about the apocalypse and he says voodoo is all around us, and he even says "i think i'm going insane" and that may help his defense. >> it sure can. thanks very much. now to amy with today's other top stories. good morning, everyone. we begin with a breaking story in houston. a manhunt for three men police say ambushed an armored truck outside a bank, opened fire and killed the driver, a security guard fired back but the three masked men escaped in a white pickup truck. it was later recovered about a mile away but no sign of the suspects. it's unclear if they were able to steal any money. federal investigators now have joined the manhunt. another shocking loss in the world of journalism. the sudden death of veteran "new york times" media columnist david carr. carr died last night after collapsing in "the times" newsroom. here he is at an event earlier in the evening, carr is being

remembered as the finest media reporter of his generation. he rose to prominence overcoming drug addiction in the 1980s and his boss called him one of the most gifted journalists who ever worked at "the times." david carr was only 58 years old. new details about the crash that killed simon. one for speeding and nine license suspensions for administrative reasons. his license is suspended now pending results of the investigation. no charges have been filed. police confirm simon was not wearing a seat belt. and a new ruling in the showdown over same-sex marriage in alabama. a federal judge ordered officials in mobile county to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after they refused to do so. gay rights advocates say they hope this latest ruling clears the way for reluctant officials in other alabama counties to follow suit. and police at l.a.x. airport have released this video of a student they say is behind a

string of baggage thefts. they say they caught the 23-year-old red-handed taking suitcases from baggage claim before combing through them in a bathroom. he is now facing felony charges. and overseas, there may be a cease-fire deal in ukraine but not in the country's parliament. take a look another this video. as two lawmakers started brawling, throwing punches during the debate over an anti-corruption bill. wow. serious fighting there. one man suffering a broken nose, the other a busted lip until you see they were broken apart. all right. finally, a supreme court revelation. justice ruth bader ginsburg admits why she dozed off during president obama's state of the union address last month. ginsburg says, quote, she wasn't 100% sober. here's my favorite part. she blames justice kennedy's fine california wine that he brought to dinner that night and even though she promised herself she was going to stick to that

sparkling water she says, the dinner was so delicious it needed wine. >> yes. >> and ginsburg didn't know she was caught dozing until her granddaughter called her and said, bubby, you were sleeping at the state of the union. she didn't even know. >> i understand that predicament. >> she fessed up. she fessed up. >> justice kennedy. >> i understand. >> we feel it. all right, amy. thank you. now to surprising revelations about bobbi kristina brown. police now saying she was in a car accident that left a man hospitalized. this happening just days before she was found face down unresponsive in her bathtub and we're also hearing from her boyfriend this morning. abc's alex perez with the latest. >> reporter: this morning newly released police records show just four days before bobbi kristina brown was found unresponsive in her bathtub she crashed her friend's jeep liberty into an oncoming car, injuring the driver of that car russell eckerman. in a statement eckerman's

attorney says he has been hospitalized since the date of the occurrence and has been unable to speak. his medical condition is serious but everyone is hopeful that he will recover. a friend who was riding with bobbi kristina was also treated for injuries. krissy as her family calls her was found unresponsive at her home in suburban atlanta january 31st. face down in the bathtub. authorities confirm there is a criminal investigation under way to determine what exactly happened to her. ♪ i look to you ♪ >> reporter: wednesday marked three years since her late mother whitney houston was also found unresponsive in a bathtub. krissy remains on a ventilator in the neuro icu at emory hospital. her father, singer bobby brown, has said his daughter is fighting for her life and this week family members insisted they will not give up on her. >> all we can do is hope and pray that she overcomes what she's going through. >> reporter: overnight, attorneys for krissy's boyfriend, nick gordon, who's estranged from her family,

released a statement saying gordon would not be seeking legal action to see her in the hospital and that he remains in constant prayer for his companion and he hopes to be reunited with her soon. for "good morning america," alex perez, abc news, atlanta. >> all right, thank you, alex. now we turn to that multimillion-dollar mystery. who are those three winners for that massive powerball jackpot. abc's linsey davis has the story. >> powerball number 19. >> reporter: and the winners are one giant mystery. this morning, the hunt is on for three newly minted millionaires sharing the $564 million powerball prize money and 33 tickets that netted their holders a cool million each matching all the numbers except the all-important powerball. close, but no cigar. >> of course, you kick yourself, you know, 18, and the winner was 19, but i'm happy with a million dollars. >> reporter: other big winners, the store owners where the three

jackpot tickets were sold. this texas store also getting a slice of that multimillion-dollar pie. >> a million dollars, that's a good news. >> reporter: another winning ticket sold at this north carolina convenience store slated to pocket $50,000. >> we got a call from the lottery and it was exciting. >> reporter: and the third at this puerto rico gas station. for "good morning america," linsey davis, abc news, new york. >> wow. >> not bad. >> i know. >> what are the rules? the texas store in the big powerball gets a million dollars and the others get less? >> right. >> they get something, though. >> yes, they do. >> how about that guy -- the powerball number was 19. he had 18. >> ooh. >> all the numbers and 18? >> so close. >> and yet so far. >> he's got a million bucks. >> yeah. >> let's get more on that cold now and even a freeze warning in florida, ginger? >> yes, this morning in south georgia and through the weekend in north florida, it's that cold. the struggle is real. even in florida. so let's go ahead and check some

of those numbers. shall we? that freeze warning includes jacksonville, or the watch at least, the warning is up in georgia. look at miami, the wind chill even 58. i know that doesn't seem bad but, hey, for them it's much different than they're used to, 18 is what it feels like in atlanta this morning. very warm out in los angeles, san diego goes to 80 today with those high wind warnings. seattle could even see a record high in the low 60s. all right. that's the big picture.

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good morning, america, right now some of the coldest temperatures in a decade hitting the east coast. a bitter blast all the way down to florida. also right now, police in washington trying to track down this person of interest in the mysterious murder of a popular young lawyer. and caught on camera. a man buried up to his neck in snow after triggering an avalanche with his snowmobile. we do say good morning, america on this friday morning, a lot to get to and you know it's valentine's day eve. love is in the air at bryant park this morning. t.j. holmes hitting the ice with our biggest surprise proposal ever. hey there, t.j. >> hey there, guys. okay it wasn't cold enough. we actually came to an ice rink right. but we are going to heat things up. i'm outside because inside we've

flown in 25 couples waiting inside. now, half of those couples, you know just the better half -- not the better half but half of them know the real truth of why they're here. the other half don't know and the truth is we're about to see the most epic proposal ever right here on "gma." stick around for that guys. this is going to be something. >> all right, t.j. question pull off that visor. >> looking sharp. a lot coming up. we begin with that murder history. a fast rising lawyer found stabbed to death in a trendy hotel and police released this surveillance footage showing a person of interest and kendis gibson is here with the latest. >> reporter: george good morning to you and this morning many questions surround this murder mystery in the nation's capital. what was a young attorney doing in a downtown d.c. hotel? and who killed him? police believe that surveillance video could lead to answers. this morning, police hoping this surveillance video will help them solve a murder after a popular washington, d.c. lawyer was found dead in this hotel.

30-year-old david messerschmitt discovered with multiple stab wounds tuesday inside his posh hotel room. >> we have no idea. so everything is open. >> reporter: police turning to this video trying to track down and talk to the man or woman they consider a person of interest seen here wearing a hood and gloves pacing in front of a lobby elevator then climbing the stairs briefly looking right into the camera before eventually getting out on the same floor where messerschmitt's body was discovered. he texted his wife he'd be home in an hour. when he didn't return to his condo his wife seen in this photo provided exclusively to abc news filed a missing persons report. >> we are deeply saddened and shock of the loss of david, our beloved husband, son and brother. >> reporter: messerschmitt's family telling abc news they are pleading for help saying someone out there knows something and we hope they come forward to help the investigation. and there's a $25,000 reward for

information leading to an arrest and conviction. this morning the large global law firm where messerschmitt worked as an associate calling the death extremely tragic robin and george. >> it sure is. kendis thanks. >> such that and thank you for bringing that to us and thank you for bringing your mother to the studio. >> my mother stopped by. >> oh there she is. >> smile is the same. >> good to be here. now to a dramatic mountain rescue it's captured on a gopro camera breathtaking footage showing a man on a snowmobile triggering an avalanche buried up to his neck in snow. abc's clayton sandell has that story. >> reporter: this is the moment snow snowmobiler sam robinson triggers an avalanche that almost kills him. >> oh. oh no. >> helmet camera footage captures robinson tumbling down this wyoming mountain. >> you can't breathe and you don't know when you're going to stop and you don't know whether

you're going to stop at the bottom of the 35-foot pile of snow or if you're going to stop on the top. that's the part when it's most scary. >> reporter: other snowmobilers race out of the way to avoid getting swept up themselves. then speeding into the aftermath to find their friend. >> there's also some thoughts of the fact you could be going to uncover or dig out a dead guy. >> reporter: finally they spot him. only robinson's head sticking above the snow. they rush to dig him out. >> get his chest out. >> scenes like this becoming all too common. over the last five years about 1/3 of u.s. avalanche deaths involved a snowmobile. >> they're a little more dangerous because you can get into different terrain. >> reporter: he tried to deploy an avalanche air bag like this. it's supposed to keep you above the pile of snow but the slide was just too sudden. amazingly he survived what turned out to be his third brush with an avalanche with only bruises.

>> sam, you are the luckiest man. >> reporter: the only injury to his ego. >> always fun to push the extreme for people like me but it's scary when the extreme pushes back. >> reporter: for "good morning america," clayton sandell, abc news, denver. >> third time. wow. >> glad he's okay. >> to amy in the social square with "the speed feed." >> trending this morning the president is presiding on facebook with an unprecedented video from buzzfeed with more than 20 million views in less than a day. the video is called things everyone does but doesn't talk about. and take a look as you can see from this shot, yes, the president like we've never seen him before. it's all to encourage young people to register for health care but in a very creative way. let's take a look. a little mirror time. yep. there he goes. straightening his tie taking some selfie ras well. we've got that. yep. with the selfie stick no less. oh yes, big smile.

crazy face then a pretty impressive picture of the first lady. he practiced hoops in the oval office. i figured if it was good enough for the president -- this is my first time with a selfie stick. there we go. whoo. tell us what's moving up in your feed with the #socialsquare. you know you do it too. >> we want to see your picture. we want to see how you took it. >> i don't know if they can bring it up. i don't know how to work these things. >> it is working. there you go. >> you got it amy. >> you're gorgeous girl. get over here. >> good luck with that. let's go to ginger for the weather. >> there's a little button on the end of the stick. it's embarrassing i know how to use those. look at everybody walking into work dealing with that subzero windchill. you think this is cold? wait till the end of the weekend from ohio to pennsylvania new jersey delaware doesn't matter where you are, another blast of arctic air going to come in. buffalo, new york for example, will feel or will be -- these are actual air temperatures 8 below monday morning.

d.c. 8. new york city could see some of the coldest air in a couple of decades. depends if we get to 1 or below that number since 1994. the next end of snow so the snow is going to be coming through the northeast and especially for boston up to parts of coastal maine and new hampshire. rhode island you're included in part of that too where you get that hefty wind and some hefty snow totals. 4 to 8 in the pink and fuchsia is where you have 8 to 10 plus. oh it's so nice out west and >> good morning i am machine have the sunglasses ready. low-to-mid 70's for most of us with record highs possible under sunny sky and more warmth through the >> so i've decided i need a coat like that dog. >> yeah. >> because i'm about to get colder. >> i just want that dog. >> i haven't been cold enough.

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get this bus and these kids. i'm done. >> reporter: she walks out of the bus. the school district says she waited outside until other employees arrived but some parents are furious. >> this is not okay when we're trying to teach them you can trust adults. they can't trust people like this. >> reporter: the bus driver resigned and an investigation is under way but she's not the only bus driver seemingly misbehaving. just look at this selfie from a driver in ohio with a beer bottle inside the bus. while the bus company says no children were on board, the bottle was unopened and the photo was taken when she was done for the day a spokesperson tells abc news we are incredibly disappointed by our driver's actions. the driver has been removed from service permanently. believe it or not, experts say school bus drivers receive the lowest amount of training hours compared to other professional drivers. in 2013 this florida school bus driver suspended for texting while driving. a child recording it on a cell

phone. remember this bus driver swerving on the roads in utah in october. >> she can't stay in the lanes. she's crossing the double lines. >> reporter: facing misdemeanor charges for driving under the influence of prescription drugs. her lawyer argued she was suffering from migraines. what can parents do? experts to make sure the bus company or school district has anti-texting and anti-calling policies in place and encourage your child to tell you about any strange behavior on that bus. for "good morning america," gio benitez, abc news, new york. >> all right, gio, thanks so much. coming up "fifty shades of -- well a frenzy. lines overnight to see the new film so will it be the big valentine's day hit ever or are we overhyping it? >> speaking of valentine's day. our epic live proposal event, 25 people are about to pop the big question in the most unbelievable way. how will these people skating on that ice have no idea about what's going to happen next.

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incidents since last april tweeting the mostry kickous ones using the fifty shades of red hashtag. looking for less provocative ways the "fifty shades" teddy bare or nail polish or you can buy the experience complete with a helicopter ride for roughly 12 grand. for "good morning america," paula faris, abc news, new york. >> also wine apparently. i did that in "pop news," the "fifty shades" wine in case you need that if you get stuck in your handcuffs. >> what was this? >> busted. >> you are naughty. >> did you notice -- i'm inspired by "fifty shades." my homage. >> you want to take some more time go ahead. >> thank you, george. coming up update on that story we brought you yesterday, the mama bear that took down a carjacker got a nice surprise. did not involve handcuffs.

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♪ i think i want to marry you ♪ good morning, america. it's 8:00 a.m. and the countdown is on to "gma's" epic live proposal extravaganza. >> we're young. we're happy. let's get married. >> 25 people from across the country gearing up to pop the question in our biggest live valentine's day event ever. and their partners have no idea. and amal clooney fighting for freedom. her client finally released from prison and out on bail. why she says the battle has only just begun. ♪ never go out of style ♪ and get ready, swifties. moments away from the worldwide premiere of "style." the blockbuster debut you'll only see right here. ♪ i know you lie ♪ all that and "the bachelor's" chris harrison with us live with his secrets to winning the dating game and a

"bachelor" sneak peek as we say -- >> good morning, america. ♪ there's no pressure. look who's here. chris harrison from "the bachelor" handing out a few roses. >> happy valentine's day. happy valentine's day. >> and chris is going to share his secrets to dating. >> he's got a lot of secrets. >> i'm sure he does. he's seen that rose handed out time and time again. and it's deejay friday. that is dj irie, yes. good choice. ♪ pressure ♪ ♪ pushing down on me ♪ >> see, spinning up into valentine's day weekend with the hottest tunes, always a pleasure when he is here. and let's take a look at this again. amy's attempt at using a selfie stick, here's the picture. you see amy's trying to reach the buttons. that defeats the whole purpose

of having -- if you have to reach. >> my thought bubble said, wait, how is this helpful if i have to reach and -- there's this thing that i didn't have so can i try to do it again. >> please. >> you go like this you go -- ah, it worked. see. that's the key. >> we knew you'd get it. >> anything else you want to demonstrate? >> no, i'm good. thank you very much. oh, you're really sweet that way. it is, of course, the day before valentine's day and i can tell you this, our wonderful viewers, because these guys are seeing but can't hear us. 25 people are gearing to pop the question to their significant others. they're kind enough to share this moment with us. good morning, america, live. that's 25 will you marry me's live in the park, from the ice. i'm about to strap on my skates heading over there. t.j. is over there.

hi there, t.j. >> thanks for sending ginger out getting boutonnieres on them. this is just a few of the guys, the ladies are inside. the other halves are inside. have no idea what we are about to pull off in a few minutes, you're going to see 25 people drop to a knee and say "will you marry me". that's happening live, folks. you don't want to miss this. >> 28 minute, 29 minutes coming up. t.j. thank you. first news with amy. >> good morning, everyone. we begin with the national guard rushing in to help clear the record amount of snow jamming the streets of boston as the region braces for yet another snowstorm this weekend. also this morning, dangerously cold temperatures settling in from the midwest to the northeast. new york expecting the coldest air in a decade. the bitter blast stretching all the way to florida. ginger's forecast coming up shortly. a developing story overseas. isis fighters have attacked a military base in iraq, 300 americans there helping to train iraqi troops. we're told they were killed and

all u.s. personnel are safe. the attack comes just days after president obama asked congress to authorize military force against isis for the next three years. and we are hearing for the first time from amal clooney, the human rights lawyer making headlines after fighting to free one of two reporters locked up inside an egyptian prison for more than a year now. this morning both men are free, but as abc's lama hasan reports the fight is far from over. >> reporter: free at last. detained journalist mohamed fahmy released on bail after spending more than 400 days in prison. fighting front and center for his freedom, none other than international human rights lawyer amal clooney sending a strong-worded letter asking to meet face-to-face with the egyptian president to discuss fahmy's case. demanding his mediate release. a relief for his fiancee, no longer behind bars. >> it was very tough time for us.

we suffered a lot and mohamed is a victim. >> reporter: amal never giving up saying she was ready to travel to cairo to secure her client's release. in a statement saying, "there is no guarantee that a retrial will be carried out in compliance with international standards or result in the full acquittal on all charges that fahmy deserves. this case is not over yet, but it should be." clooney vows to continue her battle to bring justice and clear her client's name. for "good morning america," lama hasan, abc news, london. >> and now to an inspiration on the runway. a model like no other strutting into history, actress jamie brewer is the first woman with down syndrome ever to grace the stage at new york fashion week. she showcased a dress by carrie hammer, a designer who highlights women making their way through life as role models not runway models and she says the goal is to inspire other women.

and finally, an update now on that brave mama in texas caught on camera taking down a carjacking suspect who rear-ended her minivan this week. as you can see the crash left her van smashed up. so, a dallas car dealer impressed with her gutsy moves, look at that, so great, offered her a surprise thank you gift, a brand-new minivan worth $32,000. she drove off saying the gift meant the world to her. you can see the emotion there on her face so congratulations to her. >> yeah. >> mama bear gets a new van, i like it. >> very appreciative. "pop news" and weather coming up. lara is in the social square. >> i am. here's what's coming up on our "gma morning menu." the superstar who just pulled a beyonce dropping a surprise album overnight. and then, the secrets to finding love online. this guy knows better than anybody. oh, thank you for the rose. >> look at your "fifty shades" of bondage. >> can you all leave me alone? also on "good morning america" this morning, these guys are about to give their girlfriends the surprise of a lifetime.

these are partners. we've got 20-something. they're all coming up live in an incredible valentine's day event and "good morning america" is live in times square, bryant park and with this guy, we love him so much, chris harrison live on "gma." see ya. ♪ "gma's morning menu" is brought to you by nexium 24 hour. available without a prescription. ♪ ♪

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welcome back to "good morning america." time to get into "pop news" and we begin with drake. did he just pull a beyonce? the superstar rapper dropped a surprise album announcing the news on twitter last night with this post. featuring the album's cover. it's called if you're reading this, it's too late and trending big time online everywhere. the album is out almost six years to the day since his last mix tape. already getting a ton of buzz. he is a talented guy and -- >> yes, he is. >> downloading that as the kids say. hands up. i know. i'm very funny today. hands up if you're guilty of not always reading street signs. hands up. wide shot. are you? >> you always -- >> you read every street sign? you read every street sign? >> i just asked you a question. >> okay, well, city officials in hayward, california, have decided the only way to deal with road safety complacency is

to get a little snarky. their slogans now include, 35, it's a speed limit, not a suggestion. another one says, downhill, use eyes, brakes and brain. and i like this one, it says cross the street, then update facebook. >> that's a good one. >> i love that. >> again, not a suggestion. >> those are great. >> they're really funny and they are definitely getting noticed. people are reading them like you read everything, george. and then, finally, a new survey revealing how to tell if you're reached the relationship comfort zone if you will on this day before valentine's day. according to a survey of 2,000 couples it takes, and i quote, exactly 11 months and 24 days to reach the stage of being totally comfortable with each other. if you're not good at marking your calendar you might recognize some of the telltale signs, including not wearing makeup. not shaving and telling your partner when they need a mint or deodorant and nothing says love like that. these are all signs according to

the study of a comfortable partnership. >> i got married after ten months. >> you got married after ten months -- >> not comfortable and i said "i do." >> we got married after six. >> six months? >> april, november, maybe seven. >> was there something where you said, okay, we're in the comfort zone -- was there something -- >> well, we were married. >> yeah, take it or leave it. >> we're there. >> would someone get david on the phone? we have got to talk to your husband. you are just wound up today. >> it's all in honor of the "fifty shades" movie coming out as i know you understand with that belt. >> whatever do you mean? >> and we go to ginger. >> so what, the windchills, 7, 8 below. i'm just laying out in the sun and ice in bryant park. what a beautiful day in new york city. even colder, of course, by the end of the weekend. i'm laying out, because i wanted to show you what's happening in california, the sun is too hot.

that's why folks there with the umbrellas, yeah, just a little too warm for everybody in the mid to upper 80s. sorry, santa monica. oh. the warmth continues, though, out west and that ridge is still built in there. the temperatures will go phoenix staying in the 80s, las vegas will get up to 80 by sunday. sacramento stays in the 70s. los angeles, yes, you go to 85 today for a high. i want to leave you a look across the nation and the cold here by the way that, you know, 1 is the forecast in some places by monday morning and a lot of people subzero so it actually becomes dangerous by that point. becomes dangerous by that point. good morning, i am meteorologist mike nicco with the forecast. stagnant pattern means warm sunshine and more recorded to through weekend good news headed to the beaches sunday and monday. the rough surf should be gone. today is in the upper 60's around richmond and a few along the coast and a lot of low-to-mid 70's and mountain

view is 73 and possible tying a record highest tonight, 40s inland and upper 40's to mid-50s for the rest of the us^. the seven-day forecast is dry all seven >> can't wait to see you guys. big proposals coming up. i can't wait. >> let's just stay on that a second. i can't believe -- >> you're so cold. >> oh, she loves it. >> she does. thank you, ginger. topping today's "heat index," the science of online dating. a new study offers some data-driven tips if you're looking for love online. sara haines brings us that. >> reporter: with valentine's day just a day away, 'tis the season to revamp your online dating profile and this morning, a brand-new study will help you do just that. compiling the top five tips to increase your chances of finding love online. >> without question, there's a strategy for online dating and if you don't use it, you normally lose. >> reporter: first up, your screen name can make or break you.

so the study suggests picking a screen name that begins with an earlier letter in the alphabet, that way you're at the top of the search heap. >> i'm going to go with an "a" of some form. aaaamazing. tip number two, there's a right way to take a profile photo. i need to get a picture with a genuine smile and a slight head tilt. also, try wearing red. apparently it helps. nailing it, oh, and recruit some friends too. the study suggests that you appear more desirable if others look like they're having fun around you. >> smile. ha, ha, ha, i just said something funny. and experts agree -- ready, we're taking a shot. >> you want to have at least photos, a face profile up close, a full body. you want to have one photo of you in an activity having fun. >> reporter: tip four, keep those profile bios concise and honest, and finally, when typing that first message, don't just

say hi, start with a compliment and then a question. you're hot. how are you? done. for "good morning america," sara haines, abc news, new york. >> that's a nice selfie. thanks to sara for that. let's talk to chris harrison from "the bachelor" about all this, you may be america's foremost dating expert. what about that? >> scary. i'm sorry, america. she mentioned something that was interesting and she kind of glossed over it. concise. less is more. you don't have to give it all away. >> your additional tip. don't you have an app for that? >> i have worked with an app before and actually on several and the thing is i like her approach. have fun with it, less is more and, look, be honest but maybe not too honest. i love animals. that's good. i have 20 cats, too much. >> we're all very excited because we don't have to wait until monday night for more of the mansion melodrama. is that what we're calling it? two-night event kicking off

sunday and you brought a sneak peek of the brand-new episode. let's take a look. >> and i'm like confused and really hurt right now like i don't want my husband to see me as like second, third or fourth down the line. i want my husband to really, really want me back. >> this was a decision i felt was right tonight. maybe you feel like you don't want to be here anymore. >> what would you say to that? i mean like i kind of feel like if you want to leave, leave. >> i don't know what else to say so i'm -- good night. >> awkward. >> yeah. felt it here. >> the clip is called "britt blows it." >> i mean, talk about the rise and fall of britt. as they say back home in texas it's a short trip from the penthouse to the outhouse. i mean, britt really sticks her foot in her mouth and makes it uncomfortable for the girls and for chris and chris really doesn't take kindly to that at all being disrespected. >> sunday night, "the bachelor" tells all. >> i sit down with chris and

kelsey, one of the more controversial figures, and i have the first sit-down with andi after her breakup with josh. emotional and heart-wrenching interview with andi. >> kelsey had a tough time this past week -- >> yeah, look back and she had the panic attack. >> right. >> supposedly, allegedly and she -- she recovered from -- she recovered incredibly fast, you know. i'm not a medical expert but, man, she recovered fast. >> all right. so, in honor of today being friday the 13th and valentine's day being tomorrow, we wanted to play a little game with you called unlucky in love. are you ready? what's the worst thing you can say on a first date? >> the worst thing on the first date, i love you. >> where should you not go on a first date? >> anywhere the person might meet your parents. >> when is it too soon to say i love you? >> well, the first date but it's okay -- you know, as soon as you feel it, it's okay to own those emotions.

>> all right, best pickup line you've ever heard? >> lily, can i go to camera one here. hi, i'm george stephanopoulos. can i give you the news? >> that's good. i think that works 100% of the time. >> and he's america's dating expert right there. >> has it ever failed you? >> not once. >> never. >> that's good. >> how about the best breakup line other than it's not you, it's me? >> there's no such thing. that's a trick question. don't try to trick me because if you're having a breakup it's not good. it's never going to go well. there is no good line. everybody -- >> concise again. >> less is more. watch the show. the guys that try and talk their way out of it, just get out. >> digging themselves in the hole. >> drop, stop and get out. >> you heard it here. >> chris, that was a lot of fun. you can get the full extended sneak peek on our website, goodmorningamerica.com on yahoo! and "the bachelor" two-night

event starts sunday at 8:00, 7:00 central, right here on abc, chris in the middle of it. >> always great to have you here with us. >> thanks. >> appreciate that. next up on our "gma heat index," it's feel-good friday and a story to warm your heart on this cold morning, last friday we told you about the north carolina teen who went viral getting help from target employees for a job interview. that young man got one big surprise and our steve osunsami has an abc news exclusive. >> reporter: this morning, celebrating the sheer kindness caught on this blurry photo from the aisles of a north carolina target store, a moment that moved us all. >> got me a little teary-eyed. >> great story. >> it was really sweet because he asked for a clip-on tie and they said they don't have one and then -- >> he didn't know how to tie a tie. >> someone showed him. it is a good story. >> reporter: the photo got more than 55,000 likes so far on facebook alone. >> didn't expect the kindness of strangers. you don't expect humanity on aisle 11 of a big box store. >> reporter: the quiet 15-year-old in the black suit was looking for a clip-on tie for his first job interview but

target only sells regular ties. dennis robert, cindy moore and kathy scott came to his rescue. >> when dennis was tying the tie we took the time to make sure that his -- he looked presentable. >> reporter: he heard you. >> oh, yes. >> everything. >> he was just soaking everything in. >> reporter: this is more than good customer service, yasir moore learned how to shake hands and look his interviewer in the eye. >> what do you feel like you're going to add to our team? >> reporter: so, after two interviews at this restaurant we knew something yasir didn't. >> i think we are ready to offer you the job at chick-fil-a. >> reporter: out came our cameras and a few special guests from the target store hiding in the food court. >> you look wonderful. you look beautiful. >> when does he start? >> as soon as he's ready. >> i can start tomorrow. any advice that you can take, grab it because it's just a good opportunity and these people right here helped me so much, so, you know, just be respectful

to people that try to help you out. >> reporter: you look pretty stunned by it all. >> are you okay? >> i'm speechless. >> speechless. >> reporter: his mother, new friends from target all in tears. >> so proud of you. >> we are. >> you're like ours. you know this, don't you? you have more than one mother. >> reporter: for "good morning america," steve osunsami, abc news, raleigh. >> you called it, amy. >> no, he did it. you could tell he was just such a genuine kid who wanted so badly to get that first job. >> you said -- he said it best, respect. they were respectful of him and he of them. and -- >> it's so great to see the whole community come behind him. that was great. >> they were really great employees. >> thanks to steve for bringing us that. that was such a great update. we were happy to have that one. yes. and finally here on "gma's" "heat index," the "gma" exclusive, the world premiere clip from taylor swift's new video "style" from her smash hit

album "1989." here's taylor herself. >> hey, it's taylor swift and this is my brand-new music video for "style." ♪ midnight you come and pick me up no headlights ♪ ♪ long drive could end in burning flames or paradise ♪ ♪ fade into view oh it's been a while since i have even heard from you ♪ ♪ heard from you ♪ >> i can already see my girls lip-syncing this song in the days and weeks to come. it's great, isn't it? >> it really is. >> the whole album -- "1989." >> she nails it once again. >> every single time. >> every time. it's remarkable and it couldn't happen to a nicer person. watch the extended music video on our website, goodmorningamerica.com on yahoo!

and coming up, we are just moments away from 25 "will you marry me's." it's our epic live proposal event. you don't want to miss it. they have no idea what's coming. >> the countdown clock. we're almost there. ♪ all along i believe time would find you ♪ all along i believe time would find you ♪

. developing news. hayward police are on the scene of a homicide investigation at a clierk chiropractic college. president obama is in the bay area this morning. he'll soon head down to the peninsula for an important summit on cyber security at stanford. he is scheduled to speak at 11:15. >> thatas you is see we are currently parked behind these cars at the red light on california street. now we're starting to move. just before we dip down there

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ni >> hope you're ready for spring warmth today. day two of record high

temperatures. pebble beach, records here also. low 70s in the afternoon hours ♪ okay, we are so close now. under two minutes moments away from our live proposal event right there in bryant park. 25 couples, we are hoping for 25 yeses. but who knows. anything can happen. >> anything can happen. >> especially when dj irie is here with us because it's a crazy weekend. nba all-star weekend. who is -- oh, stephen curry, the leading vote-getter in the nba all-star game. and so, we're going to talk to him as we warm up to tip off an epic weekend. can't wait to talk to them both. but as we said, we are

moments away now. we've been waiting all morning for this. time for our epic live proposal at the bank of america winter village at bryant park. half the people there think they've won a free trip to valentine's day -- a concert we're having there. the other half, they know the truth, they got engagement rings burning holes in their pockets. abc's t.j. holmes caught up with these hopeful romantics and gave them a little proposal pregame pep talk. >> reporter: the response was massive. >> i want to propose in a big way. >> reporter: guys and gals writing in from around the country wanting to surprise their sweethearts with a wedding proposal of a lifetime. 25 love birds selected to be part of "gma's" biggest pop the question event ever. before the big day we snuck some of the romantic hopefuls away to bluefin restaurant for a little proposal pregame. the other halves have no idea what's happening and look at this. we got -- [ cheers ] we got the crew. don't let the excitement fool you. they are scared to death. their partners think they're in town for a romantic concert on ice. all right, fellas, what are you now most nervous about tomorrow? >> ice skating.

>> ice skating. >> oh. >> reporter: tell me why now why her? >> we're young, we're happy. let's get married. >> i mean i can't really even be without her for a day. we just take care of each other. >> she brings ow the best if me. >> when you find that person who makes you feel better about yourself than you could have ever imagined, you can't give that up. >> reporter: who is going to cry? you think it's coming? >> we have the exact same birthday so it's just kind of that fate thing when you know that's the right person for you. that's what gets me. >> reporter: you believe in the soul mate. one person for you and you found her. >> i asked her to be my valentine in 2008. seven years later, we're still together holding strong. she deserves it. >> that's the sweetest damn thing i've ever heard. did you know what ring she wanted. >> she put the hints here, text messages. showed me multiple times.

>> reporter: let me see the kneel. how is it going to go? you got to present it up. left right, right knee. i'm getting engaged on three -- one, two, three -- >> all: i'm getting engaged! >> hello. am i on? is this it? i have no idea if i'm on or not but listen, guys, they have no idea what's about to happen. i'm trying to be sly. come over here. teej, are you ready? >> yes, we are ready. trust me, don't worry you're not the only one. a lot of people don't know what's going on. >> it's live tv, everybody. this is a very romantic moment. we have the beautiful -- are you ready. are the vocal cords warm? here we go. christina perri singing "a thousand years" to ring in valentine's day weekend. christina, take it away. ♪ ♪

♪ heart beats fast colors and promises how to be brave ♪ ♪ how can i love when i'm afraid to fall watching you stand alone ♪ ♪ all of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow one step closer ♪ ♪ i have died every day waiting for you ♪ ♪ darling don't be afraid i have loved you for a thousand years ♪

♪ i'll love you for a thousand more ♪ >> hey, lara, something is not right. >> is there audio? we've been having some problems. haven't we? you know what, though, i think the only thing that could fix this is love. >> yeah. >> isn't that romantic? hey, guys, we may have been playing a little trick on you, right? a little trick. >> yeah. >> partners, can you help this out. can you solve this problem? what do you say, let's do it. it's time. >> take it away, love birds. ♪ >> so sweet. >> do we have yeses? yay! >> oh. ♪

>> tears here. eight years. this one is the moment. did you think it was going to come today? >> i kind of had a feeling but, no, i'm so surprised. >> and you've been holding it out with my man for eight years. what do you think now that it actually did happen? >> i'm just speechless. very happy. >> how did it go? you went to one knee. i know it's a little shaky on the ice. >> as graceful as possible. it's a little chilly but -- >> lara, we had some -- it was tricky with the skates. >> i see that you're in tears and i don't think it's just the cold weather. hi. we're over here with another couple. >> gabriel and linney. >> are you shocked? >> yes, surprised. yes. shocked, happy.

>> did we do a good job trying to keep it a secret? >> yes, great job. >> we did. it was hard. it was not easy getting up at 5:00 a.m. >> was it worth it? >> it was worth it and it's her birthday today. >> happy birthday. can i say to all of you thank you for sharing this moment with us. you're going to make me cry. congratulations, happy valentine's day, and here's to a beautiful long life together. to all of you, christina, should we take it away? should we finish the song? i'm going to cry. let's listen to christina sing. ♪ one step closer ♪ ♪ i have died every day waiting for you darling don't be afraid ♪ ♪ i have loved you for a thousand years i'll love you for a thousand more ♪

♪ and all along i believed i would find you time has brought your heart to me ♪ ♪ i have loved you for a thousand years i'll love you for a thousand more ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> beautiful. >> want to say thank you so much to the beautiful christina perri. thank you for creating a magical moment. thank you to our couples. we're going to go back to the studio right now, guys. love rules. >> take their gloves off. it's so cold but they had to get that ring on. i love it. >> it really was romantic. >> we were just in the studio here swaying away. chris was being a little no one skated off. >> no one skated off. it looks like we went 25 for 25. >> that's right. >> those are steph curry numbers. >> you got that right.

>> oh, and we're going to talk to steph curry coming up. it is all-star weekend here. love all around. come on back to "gma." ♪ for a thousand years ♪ (vo) at jennie-o, we heard of a place in iowa where every thursday people ride ten miles for tacos. we thought we'd show up and surprise them with a better kind of taco, made with jennie-o ground turkey, cooked thoroughly to 165. (mom) i'd feed my kids turkey tacos over regular tacos any day. (woman) i think that they're light and they're just fresh tasting. (vo) it's time for a better taco. (kid) the tacos tonight were pretty much perfect. (vo) make the switch. look for jennie-o ground turkey at a store near you.

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oscar sunday this morning with best picture nominee "whiplash." j.k. simmons, best supporting actor, but the acting in this movie matched by some incredible drumming. abc's rachel smith found out how the actors got up to speed. >> one, two, three, four. >> reporter: it's the story of the sadistic music teacher viewers love to hate. ♪ >> reporter: "whiplash," a low-budget indie film drumming up five oscar nominations including best picture, best adapted screenplay and best supporting actor for j.k. simmons. >> so, you do know the difference. >> reporter: his target, a talented student played by miles teller who the movie director's realized needed help jazzing up his drumming. >> he sort of looked like -- it was like, you know, moving the entire body throughout and then nate worked with him. >> reporter: nate is nate lane, a real musician who before

filming put miles through a jazz drumming boot camp. >> he asked me if there were any tips and it's just the more relaxed you are, the faster you can play. >> reporter: ironically, nate plays a rival of teller in just 19 days. i'm assuming very long day. >> well, not for nate because nate is very lazy. >> you gave me for four hours then i'm out the door. >> nate has child hours. where like it's illegal to keep him for more than four hours. >> child/animal hours. >> reporter: "whiplash" is also up for oscar nominations for sound mixing too. the director revealing half the drumming scenes really are the sounds of miles playing. miles' character, his hands were bleeding at some point, that's real? >> miles is very proud of himself because about three weeks into filming he drew actual blood. it's not like you're cutting yourself but blisters that

become bloody blisters. >> reporter: thank you for the description. >> the anatomy is fast -- >> reporter: everybody having breakfast. all of that blood and sweat could soon be beating to the tune of oscar gold on hollywood's biggest night. for "good morning america," rachel smith, abc news, hollywood. >> whoo! >> nice inside look there. great movie, "whiplash" available on dvd on february 24th. now let's go back to ginger in bryant park with the final check of the weather. >> oh, george, the energy is so alive here, everybody is so happy with what just happened. wasn't that a sweet way to kick off valentine's day? we'll get more to why i'm standing next to snuggle the bear, but let's give you a valentine's day forecast. the beautiful cities like valentine, nebraska. and the saturday forecast is what we're giving you, love, oklahoma 66, heart lake pennsylvania is 24 for saturday, so, on your february 14th a lot of folks will be cold but wait until early monday morning, burlington will be 11 below and that is the actual temperature. baltimore, philadelphia,

worcester all getting in on that core of the cold air. i got a tweet from someone in canada that said it's kind of funny you're saying it's cold. it's not funny, it's dangerous. do >> good morning i am machine have the sunglasses ready. low-to-mid 70's for most of us with record highs possible under sunny sky and more warmth through the ho >> yay! >> and moments ago you saw 25 couples get engaged right here on our broadcast. it was a beautiful and magical moment and we couldn't have done it without our friends at jetblue. they got everybody here and we're celebrating valentine's day a little early in another way because our sponsor, snuggle, has brought in snuggle the bear. yes, love your commercial, dude?

>> thank you. >> and you are doing a special event starting right now. >> you know what i'm trying to do? i love valentine's day so much that i'm attempting to break the world record for hugging and i'm taking my snugglemobile across new york city and we're going to get 5,000 hugs. >> 5,000 and that will break a record. okay, we have philip from guinness, he's an official from guinness. >> he's official. certified. >> and can start counting. can i be your first? >> ah, ginger. >> one down. >> you know what, ginger, that's actually a snug. an extra good hug, it's a snug. >> oh, it's a snug. let's snug some more. snug away. >> snug away. come snug me. happy valentine's day. thank you. two. we're official. we're at three. three. three. thank you so much. four. who's next? who's next? four, thank you so much. five. give me more snugs. >> they're on their way and coming up here, nba all-star stephen curry is here live. "gma's countdown to oscar sunday" is brought to you by

jcpenney. when it fits, you feel it. thanks for the ride around norfolk! and i just wanted to say geico is proud to have served the military for over 75 years! roger that. captain's waiting to give you a tour of the wisconsin now. could've parked a little bit closer... it's gonna be dark by the time i get there. geico. proudly serving the military for over 75 years.

ey great to be here with nba megastar stephen curry in town for all-star weekend which tips off tonight, tonight, tonight. steph, looking good, looking sharp. >> thank you very much. >> hey, number one vote getter. >> unreal. unreal. just having a great year and enjoying this weekend and celebrate what's happened so far. >> it's great year. golden state, best record in the nba. thanks to you and you dropped 51 last week. >> yes, ma'am. it's been a good first half of the season good i had to match my teammate klay thompson. the other splash brother. he had 52 at one point so we're trying to do big things this year. >> and big things tonight, the celebrity all-star game. i told you that anthony anderson

was talking smack earlier. said he'll be mvp. kevin hart, mo'ne davis, the little league star. any tips for them? >> make sure you stretch before because i don't know how often they're playing but just go out there and just shoot. you know, whether you make it or miss it, just keep shooting. >> you can do that so well. the fastest in nba history to get to 1,000 three-pointers. came up a little short in the three-point contest. did you see the video that espn put out, the redemption? >> yes. >> are you going to redeem yourself? >> i've been practicing. i got my eyes set on that trophy this year. it's a crazy competitive field this year so i got my work cut out but hopefully i'll get it done. >> you are so humble and so unassuming. i told you i love that video with your wife. in the kitchen. >> doing a little dancing. >> a little drake. >> doing a little drake there. and your dad, aren't you all in a competition this week, the challenge. >> shooting star, last year we did it in new orleans and this

year, we're suiting back up because neither one of us could make the half-court shot so we got to redeem ourselves in that too. >> and the big game, of course, on sunday. bring it. give us a little matchup here. east/west. >> crazy, obviously a lot of injuries so lineups have been shuffling but i like the west obviously because i'm -- that's who i'm playing for but i think we can take them down and have a good time in madison square garden. that's going to be unreal. >> how is it, being in the big apple, are we treating you well all-star weekend? >> except the bitter cold. other than that i still got my jacket on. other than that i'm having a great time. i love to coming to new york and with the excitement for the weekend this is definitely, you know, showing up. >> now, dj irie plays for that team, the miami heat. he usually has his ring on. so you have any music -- anything to get us in the mood for all-star weekend? what do you have for us, dj irie? come on. come on.

all right. ♪ >> a ring in his future. >> i think he does. >> a couple rings in his future. >> be sure to catch the nba all-star celebrity game tonight on espn 7:00 p.m. hey, steph, best to you and your family. we'll be right back. you know you want to move. come on. ♪ ♪

♪ all right, we want to say thank you to our wonderful couples. everybody, congratulations!

a couple said they may have had a clue. it's cold out here but it's warming up! happy valentine's day. >> and we want to thank them for being here but we have to thank the synchronized skating team helping us out and jetblue. they flew out all the couples so keep jetblue in mind for all your needs and also want to go over to ginger, she's doing this snuggle world record. >> where are you at? >> i'm doing pretty good. still a long ways to go but i'll be in my snugmobile all throughout new york so come snug me. >> you want to keep going. >> snug, snug. >> thank you. >> the best way to kick off our valentine's day. best wishes to all the couples. >> happy valentine's day! >> maybe i can get one more. >> you want one more? >> yeah. >> ginger, absolutely. you smell so good. okay, next. ♪

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. good morning. i'm kristen sze. an alert is going out this morning to anyone planning to visit bay area beaches. officials are urging people to watch for rough surf and sneaker waves until tomorrow afternoon. some hazards there that you need to be concerned up. you'll want to head there when temperatures hid thet the low to mid 70s. ak near record temperatures through the holiday and cooler next week. no rain. >> president obama is at the fair month. we have police activity. we are going to see a lot of streets around the fairmont.

it is going to be a busy day today. >> now >> it's "live with kelly and michael." today from "fifty shades of grey," christian grey himself, jamie dornan. and nascar champion dale earnhardt jr. plus valentine's day crafts courtesy of katie brown. all next on "live"! [captioning made possible by disney-abc domestic television] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] >> now, here are kelly ripa and michael strahan. [applause] ♪