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i can slide it over here and face the wall. >> roll out his head between us. how was your night? >> my nagt was great. i got hit with a panic. i realized beyonce's concert is next wednesday. i haven't gotten my kid a ticket. before you say it's a school night, the whole thing she's 11. she said, dad, i want to go to the beyonce i want a ticket. i said how much are they? $330. i said, you better go set up the lemonade stand. that's not happening. especially on a school night. went back about my business. well, she went and set up her lemonade stand. she set it up for five days and not only did she offer lemonade. she offered peach tea lemonade, raspberry sprig lemonade. >> what?

days she sold it. came back to me and put a jar of money in front of me and said this is $350. i think there might be tax. so i pocketed the cash, went out and said i would get the ticket later. add settles in. forgot the ticket. now i have to get the beyonce ticket. i'm going to get it. then she said she wants a ticke she said when you have a friend over you can't charge them. i said i'm not paying for the friend's ticket. >> she's inviting the friend you have to pay. >> what did you say? >> go set up the stand. you know how to do it. what does she do? went out and set up the stand. she's probably out there now. she's a hustler.

it would be nice -- >> her friend's parents can. that's too much. beyonce, why $350? we better be in the front. >> if you go online, some of the resale prices are extraordinary. >> so i got a deal? >> you got a deal. i have seen her twice in concert. it's worth it. 11 years old is a little young. >> to listen to a break up story wi >> i'm not sure about the 11-year-old. my niece wanted to see katy perry. i was like, i don't know if we can go to a concert with ice cream coming out of this region of a lady. >> how was your date last night? did you have a date? >> why are you laughing? >> i like dating stories. >> it wasn't a date. it was a story that i was sent

adam richmond is a guy from man eats food. he does secret eats. >> cute couple. >> super-duper cute. he's single which he said 90 times during the interview. i think the team is trying to get me married. she's like, skip everything, go to pregnancy. the producers want me married. this was a set-up. we're ground restaurants. adam takes me -- look at him. look at that. >> wow. >> if you can do that on the first date. hammer down a burrito. >> it was a choco taco. >> chocolate taco? >> he said the way to man's heart is through the stomach but i know through you. he's implying he's watched the show and all i do is eat. >> which i like. it's great.

nothing. all i had today was peanut butter. i'm shaking. i need food. adam is amazing. we did this story. i have hot new spots since you are just moving back. >> what did you have? wild stuff? >> i had something i think the lady said was guts? i was too afraid to ask, like -- >> but you went there. >> i ate it. adam was there and was this is amazing. >> try the guts. >> i had to step up. we had a chocolate taco, food. i ate all day long from when i left here at 12:30 to 5:00. i ate burgers, everything, with adam. we'll show you the three secret spots in new york. one has a switch you flip and the door goes open. >> like maxwell smart. >> like that. >> what are you doing tonight? is there a second date?

girlfriend. he texted me. he did. he texted me the selfie and said, you know, listen, do you want to go out and eat other food later? i said, okay, i'll consider it. but he also thinks he's funny and his jokes weren't great. >> you're telling this on tv? he's finding out the hard way. >> i told adam. this is the last story about this date which was a work event. he met me before whatever and said, oh, yeah, i remember seeing you at that award. whoo, you were smoking in that white dress. i didn't have a white dress on. >> he went for details and got them wrong. >> i had a blue dress on. >> are you sure? >> i'm positive. i was faced with a moment of do i tell them that wasn't me? >> that extends the awkward. yeah, thanks.

chocolate taco. adam's piece which is not a date will be on the show. >> adam, if you like hard to get this is your woman. she just made it -- the jokes didn't land? that's tough. >> billy, i had multiple engagements. i want say how many. >> i also did something interesting yesterday. i went and saw -- i have seen the same shrink for 30 years. >> are you supposed to see the same therapist for that long? >> i can't stop. you can go to others but now we skype. i was in l.a. for 12 years. i can't let him go. he's a father figure to me. i love the guy. i haven't been in person with him for 15 years. it's like an awkward date. you live with him on the screen. >> now you have to see him in person. >> i ran there. i'm going to take care of the body before i take care of the mind. i ran four miles there through

crazy. i had just run through the park on a hot summer day. i sit down. i haven't seen him in a while, i start to sweat harder because of that. it was like "broadcast news". >> what's his expression like. >> he was like, can i get you a towel? he did. he cloaked the chair in a towel and i sweat for 20 minutes. i haven't let the guy go. 30 years. i swear. >> that's a after prince passed away i went to a therapist for the first time. i had never gone. i don't know about 30 years. >> feels good to let it out. >> doesn't that person become your friend? >> he knows everything. remember when you were 15 -- that kind of perspective, ooh. >> he's got the vault. >> the vault. he knows every secret. >> what else? >> we have little blac chyna update. we love blac chyna.

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. i'm tired of [ beeping ] >> so the back story. police received a 911 phone call. >> 3:00 in the morning. >> a woman claiming that brown had pointed a gun at her. she's claiming that she was looking at some diamond jewelry that was on display in his house. >> like in the wee hours of the morning, we're doing a jewelry sale? >> the woman has also changed her instagram now. the bio reads "former miss california, yes, chris she's changed her actual name. her real name is baylee curran. >> he was better off not putting the video out. in my opinion it looks like he was impaired a little bit. it was the wee hours. they have since been taken down. what's in its place is country's attorney who tweeted, thanks to everyone for their support and well wishes. chris is out and well.

false. then # team breezy. >> got to love an attorney with the current hashtags. >> you go, mark. >> this young lady had been accused in the past of an incident involving possible theft. >> that's why he should leave it alone. >> there is shadiness, period, going on in the home that night. the thing about chris brown that's fascinating, we met him earlier in his career and saw him even after the domestic violence there were people including myself and you know my background with my sister and my work with domestic violence survivors who believe this was a chance to own what he did, try to do better. it seems like even when he's not breaking the law he's surrounding himself with turmoil that he can bring himself up from. >> his first appearance on the "today" show he was with his mom. >> adorable.

the next appearance there were a lot of guys on set. the hangers on were around him. i don't know. underneath it all, the fact that after 2009 and that rihanna incident he got a second chance. >> people had good will for him. >> he got a second chance because of the amazing talent. since then there is alleged domestic -- >> got to watch who you hang out with, man. >> if he didn't post the that video didn't help, i don't think. blac chyna. a little update. another day, another magazine. this time she's talking to elle.com about her relationship with rob and the plans they have for their child. the baby will not be given a k name according to blac chyna saying she and rob agree on that. >> should be kourtney.

like them or not, made the kardashians who they are. you can think what you want. you always let us know and we appreciate your thoughts and comments but kris jenner has been masterful at managing this brand. she's now brought in angela kardashian which is what blac chyna's name will be. >> i think it's tribute and heir to the dynasty. i love it. >> rob is talking about his weight. >> no one wants to be heavy. he said i didn't go to kim's wedding because i was 6'1", putting on my tux and looking at myself. i'm 300 pounds. therefore photographers all over. i didn't want to go through it. he went into two years of silence after that. >> he told this to "people" magazine. >> i like rob.

we said if this was a strategic plan by blac chyna to get back -- >> still amazing. >> but when you read the article you see and understand what he must be going through. he has the most dominant females surrounding him. they are business up and down. they are paparazzi up and down. he's kind of the outlier. he had a sock company. people mocked that. he's never had an identity. to be in the presence of these strong there: >> he didn't ride that "dancing with the stars." he was great. very light-footed. >> i didn't watch it. >> on the kardashian front though, 30 days kim is in town, in new york at vmas, fashion week, whatever else. if you were worried she had to shack up in a hotel. >> they have an apartment not far from where i live. >> then what's she doing in a

i'll tell you. she's bragging about it. take a look. >> you guys, air bnb hooked us up. you have to see the view. thank you, guys. thank you, air bnb for the complimentary stay. look. just waking up to the most amazing air bnb. thank you so much for the complimentary stay here in new york. obsessed. air bnb got me my own glam room. >> i'm so happy for her. hooking us up. we are here inside our studio. air bnb. >> i want to be obsessed with my $30 million freeload. so "america's got talent" last night. >> everybody's talking about it. >> lori may hernandez took a shot at nick cannon he won't forget any time soon. >> let's face it. my barbie days are over. like "american idol," the spice

i just outgrow barbies. like mariah did nick. thank you, guys! thank you! >> i love this kid. >> boom. >> unassuming in appearance and just knocks them out. >> boom goes the dynamite. look at cannon there like really? >> lori mae >> and the second date in china, you have to go a long way. it's in the national park. about 1,000 feet above ground there is a glass sky bridge and now a restaurant that goes with it. nice table for two. you, richmond. >> me and richmond. >> the view. >> i will get on the horn with him. i'll instagram from the free air bnb from my bed. hey, y'all, it's tam in my air

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what's the reason why? >> good morning. welcome, billy. this is abandoned him. this is an animal from central and south america. >> he's a bad pet. >> not a bad guest. >> i promise he's not a bad guest. they are arborial. he'll go to you and nestl >> charlie is going, how could you? >> shame on me. >> they are nocturnal. not only that, they have sharp canines. >> just because he breathes heavily like he was mad. >> tamron, your turn. >> no. i have a fear of adult cats. we'll work on that in the segment. he looks like an adult cat. >> what's interesting, at least hold that. they have a prehensile tail like

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the last time sean diddy combs stopped by it was a family affair on the plaza. kicked off the summer concert series with his bad boy tour and a lot of fans. he did not disappoint. >> best opening to summer diddy is about to officially kick off his highly anticipated tour and the bad boy 20 years box set edition. he's now a champion of education with a new school opening up in harlem this week. the man, the legend, sean diddy combs. >> how you doing? >> you are so versatile. here you are working on this epic tour and focused on opening a school in harlem. >> yes. >> why was it something you

>> i'm from harlem. it's a dream to come home and open a school. i had that vision. i knew i was able to achieve to the heights i was able to achieve because i start d out and had a very good education. i think we just take it for granted and also we are not dealing with the issues that we are not properly educating our children in the city. instead of complaining about it, i wanted to do something. i opened up my own school. i'm going to lead by example >> you opened up the school, the vmas the other night. >> yeah. the school is called capital prep harlem. >> 6th and 7th now. >> overall goal is 12? >> to 12 and i want to expand the schools into different cities and countries. >> you open up the vmas the other night. first of all, did drake get his moonman? you have it. >> i was about to go out they

he got it. i left it there for him. you know it was confusing for the person not to be there. but we handled it well. >> traffic. >> you have a helicopter available. you're the man of new york. >> i have a couple of moonmen but sometimes you get caught in traffic and you miss out. >> that was beyonce's night. >> yes. >> that was the performance of the night. rihanna had nice ones but she stole the vmas. >> beyonce's performance was incredible. rihanna, it was just -- i think they shared the night to be honest. they performed so many times, had great performances. when beyonce hits the stage. >> for 16 minutes. what happened? >> lights out. >> speaking of lights out, kanye, the light is always on. i'm not sure who's home sometimes.

sitting there waiting. the vmas said he could do anything, no holds barred. you know him well. were you worried? kanye, four minutes. he can do anything. >> you know. i think kanye is more comfortable when it's not planned. you know, i wasn't worried. i was just expecting to be entertained. >> he was entertaining, but tiana taylor's body may have up >> i would like to double that shout out. >> she's from harlem. she says i don't work out. i eat mac and cheese. just dancing. >> she had a baby last year. she said it's just dna. >> doesn't eat vegetables. >> she hates vegetables. >> wow. >> shout out again? >> another shout out. >> shout out to your kids. i see pictures of them on instagram. they're doing great things. >> yeah. >> you must be the proudest dad

sign ed deals with epic bad bo. my son graduated. my three girls turned 10. everything is good now. >> amazing. >> the bad boy family reunion tour, one night only. double down. >> pick up a residence somewhere so we can keep going. >> we wanted to make it something that's not just a concert. it's a moment years on the dance floor. all on one stage. it's never been done on one stage together. >> billy and i are going. >> over 400 million records sold when you put the bad boy family together. it starts on thursday in chicago. >> starts in chicago. detroit, baltimore, new york. get your tickets at ticketmaster.com. >> sean diddy combs.

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contagious. i haven't gotten it yet. it's fun covering this stuff. >> let's start with the ultimate bachelor pad in beverly hills. 200,000 dollar candy bar? >> this is a house that soltd for $70 million and was bought by the founder of mine craft. it has a $200,000 candy bar. you go from m & ms to muton. the wine bar. one of the best views in beverly hills and this is a car gall down. you can look at your $3 million bugati from the vodka bar. then the seats are made by bentley. the most expensive home ever sold in beverly hills. >> before we move to the next location why do the super rich want us to know what they have? to torture us? >> no. they're proud of the success. they're proud of -- >> yeah. >> to some this house is a work of art. >> it's beautiful. >> incredible. >> it's gorgeous.

billy is circling it on the calendar. >> i will make this man my friend. >> this is on the gold coast of long eyde. jay gatsby country. he's shooting golf balls off the green roof to a tee a hundred yards away. this house has a golf simulator in the basement. check it out. >> right off the roof. >> this is a party we went to. if you got a hole in one you won a lamborghin >> incredible. >> sadly moving on from my new best friend's house to james bond the yacht collector. >> billionaire bond fans have taken it to a new level. this guy owned 18 yachts all named after james bond movies. >> no. >> this is diamonds -- >> what does he do? >> he's a mega car dealer. >> he makes cars or sells them? >> sells them.

and seller. >> this is diamonds are forever. this is skyfall. this will be a $60 million, 237-foot boat. he's already thinking about spectre. >> what kind of cars does he sell? >> everything from -- >> it's the geekiest thing in the world. >> moving on to the sky garage in new york city. >> we all know parking is so hard in new york city. the just drive into your elevator garage. it brings you to the 11th story penthouse. i drove the ferrari in there. it has one of the best views in manhattan. it overlooks the empire state building. >> that's a garage? >> you drive into it. >> it takes your car to the 11th floor. >> it is attached to the penthouse. >> don't leave it in gear. >> exactly. >> just walk from the kitchen to the car.

>> just leave my house -- we have to visualize. >> on the 11th floor. >> lady gaga, a lot of people looked at that because it's paparazzi-proof. >> looked but didn't buy. >> skateboard meets tank. >> what we all want. you want the skateboard crossed with a tank. this was a machine that's got a 50 horsepower engine. >> we have to do this. >> perfect for forget the scooter. >> $120,000? >> shaq got one for 75. he needs a super sized one. the crown prince of dubai got three for $300,000. >> we know shaq. we can get a ride. >> fascinating. >> thank you for all that. >> we can all dream. >> give me the phone numbers for them. >> you got it. >> check out secret lives of the super rich on cnbc. now a check of the weather. >> i don't even have a car.

>> anyway, i will focus on the weather. we have a chance of heavy downpours today. it's caused flooding near florida. we have a tropical system that should become a tropical storm later producing more potential for flooding and tornadoes, too. cooling off in the upper midwest. dropping into the 70s through the end of the week and triggering scattered showers and storms. nothg we could see brief flash flooding if the rain comes down in a short period of time. there is a risk of tornadoes across northern florida as the >> good wednesday morning, every. a mild and muggy start to the day. tracking showers off to the west of us. a lot of it will lose its strength, but i can't rule out a passing shower or sprinkle this afternoon, upper 80s today and upper 70s tomorrow with storms around. tracking the tropics.

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the most unusual animals from the pittsburgh zoo and pbg aquarium. what are these? nude little mole rats? >> these are naked -- come on, tamron. naked mole rats. some of the most fascinating animals on the planet. they live their lives completely under ground in africa and live in a complex tunnel system that can span six football fields. take a look. this is big mama. >> big >> take your hand. this is the first time you will ever be able to touch one. >> this is the only animal that cannot get -- cannot get cancer. >> remarkable. >> scientists are trying to figure out why. you're fine. >> i can't. >> just watch. >> look at this. >> put it down.

for it. >> this might help solve cancer. >> if they cure cancer -- >> it's like when you cook chorizo and the little skin -- >> that's offensive to big mama. they live to be 30. this is a dream come true on the "today" show for me. >> these guys are their segment. >> we have this right here, the smallest north american falcon, a kestral. found in north america. beautiful. excellent predator. >> stunning. >> the coolest thing about it. billy, it's cool, man. >> hold it tighter. >> they can see in ultraviolet light meaning they can see urine

they can look into the field, see the urine trails. >> phenomenal. >> really smart. >> that's beautiful. very intimidating. >> and we have a skink. >> this is from the solomon islands. there you go. >> i'm not afraid of anything. >> this is a skink from the solomon islands, the pittsburgh zoo. they have a prehensile tail l >> we look alike. >> people look like their pets. >> it's like a selfie stick. >> that's great. >> it looks great. >> for the crowd outside on the plaza. >> looks like you're on times square. this is the only skink that's a vegetarian. >> why? >> there are 1500 species, aall eat insects. this one is a vegetarian. >> all the animals should be on long sticks.

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