captions paid for by nbc-universal television hey, everybody. it is fun day monday, october 17th. >> today is my sister's birthday. happy birthday hala! >> she is in dubai. she did send a little photograph. that's her. party on, hala. >> we won't tell how old she is.

>> how was your weekend? >> i don't remember it. i'm running on seattle blur. i've been taking the red eye back every week for seven weeks now. i'm on fumes. i'm here, i've got a pulse, i've got a purpose. >> i was watching channel 4, up propped a promo and your show in seattle. they are really nice promos. we'll be live thursday and we'll do two shows from thursday. people ask how we get tickets. >> just show up at the market there on pike place market. it's a beautiful area. it's a great city. >> it is a beautiful city. you know what? >> you had a big weekend. >> i did. >> let's hear about your weekend. >> i have been dating jay for one year! >> you had your one-year anniversary. you need to have four seasons with someone.

>> look how funny that is. i'm not sure if it's because we are smashed. we went to a hotel nearby and did -- >> i don't want to know what you did. jerry wants to know. >> he booked a massage for me that was to die for. it's the kind of massage where the person is almost going to break your back and you'd rather die that way, you don't care. it was incredible. >> it hurt so bad it's good. >> when you're in pain and you start laughing like a crazy person. >> there was somebody in my hotel like that last night making those sounds. i don't think a massage was going on. >> hello. >> how was it? >> great. it felt so natural and terrific. i can't believe it had been a full year. we didn't really have our first date until two weeks from now but we met at the book party this time last year. >> and you're working on your

second book, we'll talk about another time. i have a big anniversary. >> one year of dating. as of tomorrow i had 25 years of marriage. it's a little different. >> it is a little different. >> i don't remember what he looks like. i have not seen my husband or my daughter or bambino. put up a picture of bambino. frank is coming out this week. he'll be there. >> so our whole show is going. >> i know we have two shows there. >> everybody is going, frank is going, who else? >> cassidy has one of the leads in the school play, she can't. cody is recuperating from hurting himself out in california. >> but you'll have a big support system. >> you know who is not coming? lady gaga. >> she is very busy. >> i'd like to know what our fans and friends out there think of her performance. >> here is the deal. it was his latest celebration.

>> i was having my first real moment. i always wanted to have one, but i didn't yet. he was involved in an accident with a strand of pearls and here we are. >> let's hear. ♪ the dog house girl ♪ the dog house girl ♪ i don't want to be right ♪ i don't want to be friends put your hands up for bill. >> i love you so much. >> the song was bill's romance. >> how presidential. >> there was something a little bit, what do you think? it was weird. first of all she had the dress

with the you know was out. i don't know if it was part of the dress. >> i don't think it was very respectful. she is an outrageous performer and she is a very talented girl. hillary didn't mind. she seemed to be whupping it up. i don't know. >> at the end, bill clinton said i'm the only former president to have lady gaga and the secretary of state at my birthday party. >> keep his day job. any way, happy birthday. >> here is good news.

again, the equality of the sexes starting to work its way into the royal family. >> that is a good thing. >> prime minister cameron is proposing to throw out the laws that say only boys can become the head of the throne. now girls, too. so whether kate and will have a boy or a girl, that person whoever it is, boy or girl, can elevate to the throne. >> as long as it's the first born. >> it could be the queen. >> if they only have one child any way and it's a girl. that's the way it has been. >> it's changing laws that date back to the 1700s. it's a big deal to move into the modern age with that. >> there is a big controversy over there. a lot of the british people love the monarchy. just as many seem to resent their tax dollars going to the maintenance of them especially when they don't act royally. that would bother me if my tax dollars were going to some of the shenanigans. >> by the way, i'm still upset about my card. >> do they know you did this? >> no. i was walking in central park. >> with jay. >> it was with jane my friend who is in town. in my pocket i had my cell phone and blackberry and a card in between. i must have pulled out the

blackberry in central park which was mobbed with people. a lot of walk-a-thons. i guess it fell out somewhere. i went back looking for it. i was going to find the card in central park. it was nowhere. i just called and they officially canceled it. that's such a pain. all my bills are paid from that card. you have to redo that, change that. i hate it. speaking of cell phones, this is icky. >> you talk about this. >> here is a cell phone and it's somebody else's. a british study says 1-6 of these phones contains fecal matter. >> ew! >> because people go to the bathroom. if you've been in a public bathroom stall and heard someone on the stall on the phone, they

are in the stall on the phone. that's where it comes from in there, you should take a wipe and wipe it down. even sometimes if you wash your hands -- >> why are we washing somebody else's phone? >> because you're holding it. >> when you're borrowing someone's phone, think about it. >> you know the look people give you if you walk out of a stall and don't go to wash your hands? lots of times you go into a stall to do something else. >> such as? >> excuse me, sara! >> you're saying -- >> if you're fixing your spanx or putting something where it used to be -- well, she has a good point. if you touch the door, yes. >> by the way, why are we sitting here with the world's hugest margarita? >> why not. on october 14th, margaritaville broke the world record for the largest margarita. >> this isn't it. this is from it. >> 8,500 gallons.

not this one. that big one. look at that guy. 31 feet tall. >> he is so fun. >> serves 131,000 plus people. it's on display off margaritaville. they gave us a little taste. >> and $5 will go to the wounded warriors softball team. just another good reason. there you go. las vegas is one of the unluckiest cities in the world, apparently. >> one of these magazines, "men's health" decided to find the luckiest and unluckiest cities. based on three things, getting hole-in-one, getting hit by lightning and people winning the lottery. the luckiest cities are richmond, virginia, is number five.

wilmington, delaware, number four. number three is phoenix, arizona, number two baltimore, maryland, and the luckiest city in the country according to this magazine is san diego, california. they get more holes-in-one, least people getting hit by lightning and winning the lottery. >> and it's sunshine 300 days of the year and it's gorgeous there. i like that the airport is so close to downtown. there is no reason not to love san diego. >> here are the least lucky cities. sioux falls, south dakota. nobody has won the lottery. nobody plays golf. number four is memphis, tennessee. number three, jackson, mississippi. number two, tampa. the least likely or least lucky place in the entire country is charleston, west virginia. people are watching there right now going, we don't feel unlucky. we love it here. >> they must have a lot of lightning strikes. that's all we can figure. >> all right. talk to me. >> our favorite things. i wanted to tell you about this last week but i packed them. i love laura mercier products. they are fairly priced.

when i get up and run i don't like to put on make-up to run but i need sunscreen. this is the tinted moisturizer with spf of 20. it's oil-free. it's got the most beautiful covering. it just goes on very, very lightly. it's got a sheen, but it's natural and beautiful. >> love it. >> and this other one is a primer for your skin you put on right before you do your make-up, regular make-up and it looks like a matte. it's beautiful. >> there is a guy who is one of the drivers around here. he is one of the drivers who drives people to stores and things like that at nbc. he stops at different places while he is waiting for his customers and takes photos of what he sees. he put it in a book and on a website. this is in a subway platform. they have such great -- he's an amateur photographer.

look at some of these. these are some great -- imagine he's waiting for people, waiting for someone to come out of a meeting and he takes -- >> look at these. they're works of art. >> he doesn't waste time. look at this one. a bus just going by. they're beautiful. some of the pictures are really great. >> people can purchase them. >> ricardo medina.com. you can buy the book for $42. he's a nice, nice man, too. >> sara. >> in addition to not wasting time, it's neat he finds inspiration. i love a good read. recently i read lisa see's book "shanghai girl" and "dreams of joy." i'm reading a third one by her. it was just a good fictional read with historical content in there. she creates such good characters. i'm so into these if you want a good book. >> thank you.

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you may remember actor stephen lang from "avatar" or one of his roles on broadway. >> he is taking you back to time to free the polluted world and save the race in a sci-fi called "taranova." well, hello. and he's here with us. >> good to be here. >> terrific reviews this thing has gotten.

"l.a. times" said easily the most exciting show of the fall season. the concept is cool. it's jurassic park meets avatar. >> a little bit, i think. hopefully we are forging our own territory, our own signature. by the time we are through with the first season, you won't be thinking of "avatar" or "jurassic park," but "terra nova." >> we destroyed the planet we live on. >> 140 years from now, they are in dire shape, like now but 140 years worse. overpopulated. >> "terra nova" is on fox, another network. >> you could be our next fan of the week. it could be you. >> it might be. >> probably not. ♪

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we are back on this fun day monday with our fan of the week. >> sara sifted through the endless entries to turn up this week's biggest fan. >> our winner is, drum roll, please, jenna cauchi from west virginia who watches us on wsaz channel 3. she loves the fashion segments. the show helps her keep up with latest trends and products. jenna's dog milton enjoys watching the show. he wants to meet bambino some day. >> oh, how sweet. >> i see a couple in the future. jenna recently had surgery so she spends most of the days on the couch, but says the show made her recovery go quickly and kathie lee and hoda will be the first thing on her dvr. >> we wish you all the best.

because we wish her a fast recovery, you are going on a cruise. royal caribbean international is sending you and a friend, unfortunately not your dog, on a seven-day caribbean cruise freedom of the seas from port canaveral, florida. round trip airfare, cruise and airfare accommodations furnished by the royal caribbean international. congratulations, jenna, and we hope you feel better soon. >> i love our fans. we had kelsey was here. and when i was at the library of congress book signing, lynette was wearing the button that said "fan of the week." she was wearing it as part of her ensemble. >> her picture on facebook is your mug. >> thanks. you want to be fan of the week go to our website and we might pick you. still to come, everyone is talking about it. all the hollywood buzz.

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we are back on this fun day monday with today's buzz, a round-up of all the people and events making headlines this week. >> bonnie fuller and roseanne colletti are here to help us keep up-to-date on all things make-up and more. earlier on our show, guiliana ransic came on and reveal she'd has breast cancer. >> she wanted everybody to know.

she feels her quest to have a baby saved her life. her doctor insisted she get a mammogram before starting the next round of treatment. the mammogram showed up the breast cancer. she just turned 37 years old. >> and they caught it early. >> thank goodness. >> if she had gone ahead and become pregnant, the growth of the tumor could have progressed at a faster pace, too. >> i like her attitude. i love when she says i don't want people to feel sorry for me. go get checked. >> exactly. what is interesting to watch while she goes through this would be, do they address it on the show, how will they deal with it and will this be the first reality show that deals with this in a serious way? >> they probably will. she'll help an awful lot of people. >> i think she will be very open about it. they'll continue to try to get pregnant after treatment. let's get to j. lo and bradley cooper. hello. what's the story here? >> that is an odd couple if it's true. >> a hot older couple.

she's five years older. we hear she likes him, despite the fact that everybody denies that. the camps deny it was anything but a business meeting when they had dinner a month or so ago. >> this was on the west coast in los angeles. they were spotted together in his suv. she did go to pains to try to cover her face. they are trying to keep it under wraps. >> look at me. >> stick it out the window. >> ashton kutcher was at the bill clinton birthday party solo. >> he was solo. i think this really means a lot. the fact demi wouldn't come to him with such a public event. he was wearing his wedding ring. we hear through sources that he's begging demi for forgiveness and not to divorce him, but the "london mail" is saying her family and her friends don't want her to get back with him. they want her to move on. he is still in plenty of hot water after that hot tub trick.

>> when she gave the interview, the woman allegedly having a sexual thing with him, she spilled the beans. it was on tape, too. you could see. >> oh, yeah. she did pictures. >> was there reaction after that came out or nothing? >> absolute silence. silence on twitter which is most important at all. she barely tweeted. they used to affectionately tweet back and forth. >> the moving van was spotted outside of their home. that led to further rumors. >> you know what blows me away, these guys who do this with these girls, do they believe this is the type of person who is going to keep it quiet? their beautiful memories of being with them that one night? of course they are going to milk it. >> it's amazing. according to the reports of people who were there he had a lot to drink, but still, he was supposedly on the lookout all evening for hot tub worthy women. he was looking for trouble.

he did tell them he was separated. >> at that moment, he is not thinking. clearly. >> is there a line in my show that says the trouble with trouble you don't know you're in trouble until you're in trouble. >> let's talk mel gibson. he's got a cheerleader in his camp. >> that was fabulous. robert downey jr received a big award this weekend and he had mel present it. he did that because mel saved him, saved his career when he ensured him to star in "air america" together years ago. so he said please forgive him his trespasses. if anyone out there is not guilty, and if you are not guilty and you are without sin, you don't belong here. it's gracious to have that coming to his corner. >> what is number one at the box office? >> not by much. >> it's very, very tight. "real steel" beat out "footloose" but it was neck and neck all weekend. >> thank you, ladies. up next all the people at

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>> it's time for "look at me now" the joy fit club. she lost 220 pounds. >> before we meet her, let's take a look at her story. >> my name is cari, i'm 35 years old. working as hospitality and gaming consultant i was traveling on the road and eating unhealthy. the majority of my weight was gained throughout these years and during my three pregnancies. during my second pregnancy, i was so heavy already people didn't realize i was pregnant

until he was born in 2002. in the fall 2007, i was at a dental appointment with my two youngest sons. when it was our turn to go in, i realized i was stuck in the chair. people were snickering at me soon after i visited my nurse practitioner and weighed in at 394 pounds. i had asthma problems, my blood pressure was out of control and i was constantly sick and had sleeping problems. i then started a diet and exercise program. after losing 160 pounds, i knew my journey wasn't over. changing my lifestyle wasn't enough. i now wanted to change my career. i decided to go back to school to get more education. after losing over 220 pounds, i'm proud to say i'm a certified personal trainer. i feel terrific and know this journey i'm on will continue the rest of my life. >> what an inspiration. >> wow! >> before we ask cari to come out, we ask our leader of the pack joy. we're glad you're back. we missed the joy fit.

>> and this woman is a force. i asked her what is the best part about being so thin and looking so fabulous, and she said immediately, i have my health. she's off all medications. in the past, she could not make it up a flight of stairs without taking a puff of an inhaler. now she is fine. >> that's incredible. >> and now helping other people. >> and her boys are eating healthy. it's a family affair. normally we talk about slashing calories. i'm going to show you something pretty amazing. they are saving hard cash. this is a typical dinner, family dinner for the four of them, three boys and her they would get at mcdonald's. it was 3,810 calories, and cost them about $22. typical dinner meal before. now she's making dinner at home. she is making lean turkey burgers, whole grain buns for the boys, but she eats hers bunless. baked potatoes and a big batch of steamed broccoli, 2,000 calories and only $13. they not only save about 2,000 calories, they save $10.

again, remember it's only one meal. so this really adds up. >> it's incredible. i want to meet her, do you? >> yes. >> here is cari's before picture. let's see the new you. >> right here, right here. look at you. >> hot mama. >> tell us how long it took to you take off the 220 pounds. >> about two years. >> did it come off quickly? >> in the beginning it did. then i started plateauing and had to keep going. >> it's so hard when you have those habits you've been into for your life. you were gaining weight with pregnancies and after your pregnancies. that light bulb moment you describe being in the chair at the dentist's office. >> i was in the dentist with my

two youngest boys. it was our turn to go in and i got stuck in the chair. it was humiliating. people had to assist me to get out. >> your son looks proud of you sitting back there. congratulations. and congrats on being a personal trainer, too. >> you talk about a complete life change. >> you did it. >> spreading back the word of health. >> we are happy for you. congratulations for coming on. >> if you know someone who should be considered for a spot on the joy fit club, head to klg and hoda.com. n yocajou t heges l y'fu it tradnun .iocevi nep ho u, gxttoelw et cebrity styles in the styles they design just for you. a couple areas we're watching as we make our way through the day today. that is some very heavy rain falling throughout parts of florida and a frontal system through the mississippi valley. we'll watch those two come together with tropical origins

here. heavy rain making its way into the mid-atlantic and into the northeast. much of the west is still looking pretty nice. notice a sharp line through here where you have the yellow. through the north of that, cooler air. but highs still pretty warm, not as record breaking warm as we saw on monday. tuesday not looking too bad as we head into a good portion of the southeast. then by wednesday that moisture moves all the way and you'll we'll have a chance for heavy rain in the mid-atlantic and in the northeast. could see storms wind around much of new england. notice this cool air really making it into the south with daytime highs into the 50s. keep in mind monday's highs in some spots were into the mid 80s. you're looking at close to 30 degrees cooler in just a couple of days.

that cold front marching through. as it does we can see storms behind, it cooler conditions. once weep get the showers lingering on thursday, once those get out of here, we'll have much calmer conditions, pretty moderate as far as the temperatures go. the northeast still going to be cooler compared to the rest of the country with highs only into the upper 50s. as we head into saturday, pretty quiet, chance for a few showers here and there. can you watch "wake up with al" this morning on the weather anet nechl. 3q

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time for "today's style" and how easy it's become to mimic the look of your favorite celebrity. >> because more of them are coming out with their own fashionable lines. we have some of the chic looks from celebrity labels. >> good to see you. >> this is a cool segment. you've gotten the lines from the

different celebs and it's affordable. >> everything is under $100? >> every piece on this table is under $100. >> take us to sophia vagara. >> sexy and sultry. two standouts are this motocross jacket, which is super hot. great to wear with jeans, great for fall. you need in your wardrobe a bright color bag. absolutely love, love, love the purple. the bag is under $50. >> those boots are so hot. >> they are taller than me. >> we have to go around them to see you. let's go down kardashianville. >> their line is absolutely incredible. it's available at sears. the sunglasses are the standout. $30. >> great looking. >> for the three daughters, three inspirations. one wears a cat eye, one wears an oversized bubble shade. one wears the aviator.

>> and the shoes are sensational. >> they love the leopard print. >> they got that from their mother. >> and the bag is nice, too. >> super rock and roll. jessica simpson. >> she has very successful lines. >> super successful. her line is available at macy's. there are so many elements to her collection. she has 22 different lines and she is about to launch more. she is launching fine jewelry, launching a tween line with her sister. >> is this lucrative for these celebs? >> super lucrative. all these licensees agreement putting money in the bank. >> you always see her in these shoes that you don't love. >> no. >> and those big belt. >> i love the bohemian belt with the whipstitching. she has a bohemian look to her and the collection reflects that. >> let's go to j. lo. >> i love these. these are fantastic. >> so this collection makes you want to have a party or

something. her line is available at kohl's. this faux fur vest is reversible. it's $98. the other side is suede. >> these boots are crazy. >> it's this whole winter white collection. >> which i love. >> love the necklace. it's a party with the jet beading. >> lauren conrad. >> really young, feeling like she is, very west coast and vibe. love these men's wear inspired shoes. sweet jewelry, great boots and flats. >> and your girl ivanka. >> these are darling. >> love her line. all of the bags we are showing here under $100. they are really elegant, lovely, lady just like she is. >> they are. they look like they are very expensive. >> thank you very much. >> good job. >> there is a friend of ours sitting over there. can't wait to see him.

ed dobson, if you're looking for strength and hope this man has everything you need.

when doctors diagnosed ed dobson with als, lou gehrig's disease, they gave him three to five years to live. that was 11 years ago. ed, a pastor from michigan, has come out with "he'd story" a multipart film series that will really move you. >> his goal is simple. by sharing his story he hopes to help others ask questions about their own struggles that ultimately help them realize no matter what they are facing, there is hope. take a look. >> early on in my life, i thought i was in control. als taught me i'm not in control. and the truth is, you don't control squat. >> with humor, too.

>> if that is the perfect thing for us to show, that tells you everything about it, doesn't it? ed and i in full disclosure, ed is my pastor when i'm down in florida. i didn't know you before your illness. >> no. >> i have never found you to be a person who lacked hope. i've seen you discouraged at times. you're very honest about this. you have times when you're fed up with it and angry. >> yeah. well, i think everyone who struggles goes through cycles. some days are good, some not so good. some hours are good, some not so good. >> i think it's interesting. you wrote this in book form. your son thought, wow this would make something nice for people to see visually. you've beaten the odds already. they gave you three to five years, here it is 11 years later and you're laughing with us. >> and i'm a tad happy to be here. >> i bet you are. why the film? why was it important to put it in that form?

>> well, we have a whole new generation that are into short films. i thought my struggles will relate to where they are so we decided to put them into films. >> you tell other people's stories, as well. you told a friend diagnosed with als. it's not just about your own struggle. >> no. what i discovered, whether you're going through divorce or disease or lost a loved one, all the issues are the same. we all struggle as humans. >> what do you hope people take away there this then, ed? >> that there are no easy answers. that life is tough, but in the midst of the toughness there is hope. >> this is a man who goes to the holy land and climbs up the

mount of olive -- what is that? where you do the sermon on the mount? >> the beatitudes. >> and grown men cry. you are a great inspiration to so many, ed. >> yeah, well, thank you. the films, you can watch edsstory.com.com. >> the book is called "prayers and promises." >> thank you. have a great day. >> thank you. >> tomorrow, how to unmommy your >> thank you. >> tomorrow, how to unmommy your wardrobe and find your patsoay.. tiapby cs aconit v- -ww w.vitac.com -

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