reclusive richard simmons breaks his silence. >> sometimes we get lost in our sadness. >> not seen in public for over two years. fans fearing the worst. >> rumors that he was being held hostage, that he gained 50 pounds. now richard comes out of hiding to tell "e.t." what's really going on. ben affleck and jennifer garner speak out. then ben versus -- who he rated the hot men behind superman. >> not the kind of training that just makes you look pretty. plus, obscene oprah? >> steadman said i'm not going to stand here and listen to that language. >> why is she swearing like a sailor. >> [ bleep ] couple of times. and bachelor ben just gave us, and what you didn't see on the finale. >> the morning of the proposal, he woke up confused.

headlines this weekend. we're with the "passion" stars. >> guess what, i'm going to play mary, the mother of jesus. and we're first behind the scenes of melissa mccarthy's new movie. cursing, punching kids. >> sorry to the parents. now, in our 35th season, this is entertainment tonight. >> thank you for join being us, everyone, and welcome to entertainment tonight. >> it has been a big week in the world of celebrity news. richard simmons set the record straight about a report he's been held hostage. >> where did richard simmons go? >> there are strong fears for the safety and well-being of this star. >> ha happenwhat happened to richard simmons? he broke his silence and broke all kinds of rumors. >> i'm not kidnapped.

sometimes we get lost in our sadness. >> here's what had people really concerned. richard's last public appearance was in january of 2014. he attended a fundraiser for california's health insurance exchange. then in january of last year, eapd responded to an anonymous tip and came here to richard's mansion in the hollywood hills. he was found to be alert and responsive. our last sit-down with richard was in august of 2013. and this moment caught our attention. >> when the king gets depressed, he doesn't call for his wife or the cook. he calls to the little man with the pointed head. and he says to the court jester, make me laugh. and i am that court jester. >> last saturday in a story called the "haunted twilight of

friend who says he is under witchcraft of his housekeeper. "e.t." aexexecutive producer asked him about that. >> is she holding you hostage? >> no. she's been with me 30 years. we're like an old married couple. we do things together. i love her. she loves me. and she's always been supportive. now it's nice to be at home and share my life with theresa and the people around me. >> when was the last time you left your house? >> i go on rides and i go on walks, but i haven't done any television lately. i still waieigh 150. i work out every day. tan was and it was time to take some time and be myself.

i had a knee injury and a knee replacement, which was very difficult on me, and now my other knee is hurting, and i don't want to have a replacement. so i've just been really taking it easy. no one should be worried about me. >> and that goes all the way to when "e.t." began. our first interview with him more than 30 years ago, and you'll hear what he told us about his plan for a come back. really exciting news. there's also news this weekend on romance. >> there sure is. here's the latest couples news. ben affleck and jennifer garner talking co-parenting this week. >> i know it's been a challenging year. you and jen are putting the kids first. >> we're friends and doing our best, and our kids are fabulous. >> that's the most important thing. >> he was on ellen. she, the "today" show. >> where hee're doing really well. the kids are great. they'll be getting up and going to school soon. ben is there and he'll be taking them.

>> they both have big movies to promote while they divorce. this comes after cheating rumors involving ben and their nanny, which he vehemently denies. >> it's not easy to go through something like that in the public eye. >> it's not easy period. >> so many people adore you. if they could give you a hug think would. >> that's very kind. >> yes, a hug for jen. also this week we learned the real fallout from her vanity fair admission. ben blames a migraine. the interview finally happened hours before he and jen made their separate oscar party appearances. what does he say about their relationship now? there's a keyword, quote, jen's great. she's a great person. we're on great terms. i just saw her this morning, so that's the reality that i live in. and, as for why he thinks jen talks so publicly about their split and nanny gate? she wanted to get it over with.

she's allowed to talk about it. >> thank you all for being so patient. i know movies are a hassle. >> last weekend, this video went viral of jen crashing a mother/daughter dance while shooting her new film where she ironically plays a mom who loses it after her marriage falls apart. "e.t." spoke with some of the surprised moms. >> i said it was a capital one commercial. then i said no, it's 15 going on 30. and they said oh, that's her! >> if you want to learn more go to our website e.t. online.com. bachelor ben higgins and his choice lauren, carly talks to ben and his new fiance after the final rose. >> first of all, we have to see the ring. oh, my goodness, it's gorgeous. i heard this is the most expensive ring in bachelor history.

for that. great taste. if you want see from space. >> lauren, will you marry me? >> yes. >> bachelor fans melted monday night when ben got down on one knee and proposed to 26-year-old flight attendant lauren bushnell. >> we're engaged. >> feels good. >> the art deco style ring is 4.25 carats. >> it stood out to me. what rinkg catches your eye first, this one did. >> you admitted being with two women. that was a big deal. >> yes, it was a big deal. i love you. i know i've been in love with you for a while as well.

never typically feel. >> and if you thought ben had a tough decision, both finalists, jo jo and lauren were given 18 dresses to pick from to wear on finale night. these were the backup. >> do you mind? >> just hours after the world learned that ben chose lauren, they flew to new york. >> i wanted to give ben an opportunity to set the record straight. one of the things you were most looking forward to was to show lauren off in public. that sounds sexist. >> she's a beautiful person. our life's really good right now. >> in public right now and we can be together and not be in hiding anymore. >> that's the part i'm most excited for, to be a public couple. >> we wondered if a tv wedding is next. >> i think it's something we both are open to. we just want to get married and have a wedding with our family

>> except the cost on the photographer. >> we would have that footage forever. >> but the surprise wasn't the final rose. it was this moment. >> please welcome our new bachelorette -- jo jo! >> we heard the gala was going to be the bachelorette, and it was jo jo. how did you find out that switch? >> i heard about it last night. i don't know the process. >> oh, come on. you are in the inner -- >> i'm not. >> she's fun, and she's going to have no problem finding a guy. the guys are going to be lined up out the door. >> it is so good that jo jo's the bachelorette, because she found love on the show, and then she didn't. coming up, our oprah interview exclusive. how did she lose this weight when she's eating this? >> i love bread! also more with richard simmons. inside the house where he's been

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>> crass is one word to describe her character in "the boss." kristen bell has a few more. >> loud. sometimes unkind. crazy lady. >> oh, my god! >> now do me a favor and tell me if i have any streaks on my face. >> oh, god, put it away. >> entertaining to work for her. entertaining to work for the brilliantna liis namelissa mccarthy. >> you're bankrupt. all your accounts have been frozen. >> get me a new lawyer. >> you don't have any money, you stupid ginger! >> it's a character that i did recently, but 14, 15 years ago, and she stuck with me. >> how wellalthy am i? wanted to come down on a golden phoenix and i sure [ bleep ] did it.

kristen after she spent time in prison. now she looks to turn a quick profit by any means necessary. >> we think if you sell a box of cookies, you should get a 5% commission, every box you sell. >> okay. that's true, that's true. >> don't call it a come back! >> what do we say if somebody doesn't want to buy? >> buy my brownies, or we'll kill you. >> don't say that, crystal. >> we're sitting around a table, and i said what if there's just a brutal brave heart type fight? >> hey, this is where dand lion sells. >> woo, that batch is burnt. >> now melissa is packing quite a comedy one-two punch. she's also starring in the

which starts in july. this was the season six finale of "pretty little liars." we talk about the future on the hit show. >> you've been hit by a car. you've been tortured in the dentist's chair. >> mad at me. >> now you almost caught pneumonia, it sounds like. what's coming up next? >> we start in a couple weeks, actually. it's going to be different and cool. >> interesting things about pretty little liars is we've had so many deaths on this show. do you feel that now that the show's on a whole new level that one of the main liars could get killed off? >> you know, it's not out of the question. you may not see me next season, you guys.

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good guys. >> so here's the matchup. the two rehearsed each fight blow for blow, but ben gets the first point for this scene, running down the streets of gotham. he did a ton of takes. can you say endurance? >> son of krypton versus bat of gotham. >> he also scores for the sweet ride. he is billionaire bruce wayne afterall. but whether it comes to who's stronger, we have to give it up to henry. he could go on this shirtless instagram. he gave us video of his intense workouts. he got to 220 pounds and 8% body fat. >> it's not the kind of training which makes you look pretty. it's the kind of training that first and foremost is useful. >> he had to imagine his muscles through tee shirts and rely on this one-second shot of him

cue the rewind and the promo. of course ben is redeemed by his one-liners and scenes with our new girl crush, wonder woman. >> she's beautiful. she's strong. she's assertive, a really good actress. >> little girls can see and be inspired that they can be strong and independent and sophisticated and just powerful women when they grow up. >> but henry gets the time point for this adorable video of him trying to convince little kids superman's better than batman. >> why is he better? >> he flies. >> i think you've got batman confused with superman. he can my. >> he's got wings. >> he kind of has wings. you're going to go down. is batman still better than superman? >> yes. >> how cute are these kids? don't feel bad, henry.

to win an argument with kids. here's a film coming to theaters august 12. >> you lose, you die. >> that is your first look at ben herr, the re-imagining of the film originally starring charlton heston. we talked to jack about the role that got charlton an oscar. >> no pressure there, right? >> no pressure. it's an incredible honor to step inside his sandals. >> now we're getting the world premiere of the first scene. >> this is the first look of the movie. nobody's seen anything before. so we're really excited to share this. this is a movie that has such a beautiful message. it's a grand epic. >> what is your name?

>> you know he's done nothing wrong. >> crucify. >> it's about the love of two brothers who fall out and it's a misunderstanding that put judah ben hur as a slave and his family off to the cross and this incredible story of redemption. >> it's an iconic leap from the charlton heston movie. >> the world you live in is rome. their power. you defeat him and you'll defeat an empire. >> should have stayed away. >> you should have killed me. >> i will. >> how real. everybody is used to everything being so digital. was it really that real?

authentic, like we really did everything. when you see me inside with the four horses going around that track, nothing prepares you for that. >> you're making me sweat right now thinking about it. >> pretty serious. >> 32 horses pull eight real chariots at over 40 miles per hour on a track just outside of rome. >> you're there, and the power, you realize why it's still referred to as horsepower. >> are we having fun now, brother! stand up now! >> it looks amazing. and two of the most amazing as well. >> roma downey is amazing. >> our thanks to jack for stopping by. the movie looks awesome. we're counting down this week's top five stories, plus -- >> our special coverage behind the scenes of "the passion."

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the singer's had fans propose at her shows, but she sent the rumor mill into overdrive after wearing this dazzling ring on her ring finger. there are rumors that she's already married to her boyfriend simon, but her rep had no comment on the story. number three, mariah carey's wedding countdown? the pop diva who kicked off her european tour will reportedly tie the knot on a caribbean island with only 50 guests. number two, blake shelton fights back. >> i don't picture you and alcohol. >> is that right? >> wow, have you been in a coma the last few years or what? >> it's playful comments like that and his fun-loving image that have landed him in trouble and this september 2015, in touch cover, rehab for blake. his declaration this week, a suit filed against the magazine

straight, he says i do not drink excessively. binge drink or drink vodka before 11:00. i do not slur my words or stumble when i drink. and the number one story this week? richard simmons speaks out. >> no one should be worried about me. >> his last public appearance, january of 2014. last weekend, the new york daily news cited a former friend who claimed richard is being tormented by witchcraft under the control of his housekeeper. the executive producer asked richard about it. >> is she holding you target? >> oh, no. theresa has been with me for 30 years. we're like an old married couple. it was time for me to take tomorrow timesome time to be by myself. >> we have more later. and tv's live musical "the passion" just in time for palm sunday.

is epic, and we are bringing you special courtverage as they take over the city of new orleans. that's where i visited the set as they rehearsed. look into my eyes that's where my demons are >> i'm doing "demons" from imagine dragons. >> wow. >> that's kind of dope. >> with jesus. >> so you guys are doing a little duet? >> a little back and forth. >> in the studio with the stars, including seal and tricia yearwood is where the real magic of the passion live happens. during the two-hour, modern-day till telling of jesus before the cross, modern songs, including celine dion's "love can move mountains." that's actually the scene the

the set. jesus played by jean carlos and you can see everyone pretty much wears jeans and jackets because this is set in 2016. love can move mountains >> what we're hearing is dope. it's all live, and they're hearing -- >> you work with eva longoria on telenovella. >> yeah. >> when you said i'm going to take a little time away because i'm going to play jesus, what did she say? >> you know eva. she's like, oh, jesus! she's a huge believer. and she's a woman of faith. and she was very, very, very, very excited. >> one of my favorite moments in

shus pilote -- uponpontius pilate. and they sing "we don't need another hero." >> how can you go wrong when you stay with the word? >> tyler says he's going to continue his role as narrator for as long as they do this. guess what, the girl is taking part in this, i'm going to be in the production too. i'll be tyler perry's sidekick. i'll be interviewing people on the procession of the cross as it winds its way through new orleans. it weighs 285 pounds. it's huge. now let's show you more from the "passion." with upon shus pilatee pontius pilate, seal, in the studio. >> to be a part of one of the greatest stories ever told is

appealed to me. no expression >> seal plays the magistrate who trying to spearare jesus' life. >> also in the studio, chris daughtry. the singer told us he had thoughts about playing judas. >> i wasn't sure if it was something i wanted to do, a, b, i didn't know if i wanted to do a musical, i didn't know how it was going to be portrayed tor approachaor approached. it's more about faith, hope and love. >> we have so much more to show you from this live, musical extravaganza.

>> how the cast is recreating the last supper scene. i'll take you by my side >> then inside oprah's weight loss journey. how much has she lost?

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jealous. cindy crawford are twinning. the blond daughter, heather locklear, and ava. she's taken a page from her mother's playbook, the blue-eyed look alike mother/daughter has always been close. ava is now a college freshman. finally, meet the fishers who are out to be the next kendall and kylie. they are in team vogue. bella is a blogger, and olivia has her own successful youtube beauty channel. our favorite videos, the mommy makeover, and slang. >> what does sleek mean. >> sleek? >> is it your favorite show because of your mommy? and here's someone else just like us.

okay, not just like us. but she is trying to stay fit and check out her gorgeous new cover shot. lady o has dropped 30 pounds, all the while telling us that she eats bread every day. really? every day. that was the first thing that nancy o'dell wanted to know about when they got together on the set of lady o's new tv series. >> this is the thing. i said i love bread, people. it doesn't mean i'm eating a loaf every day. i love bread. i had my peace ofiece of bread last night. she is dropping more than just weight. she auctioned off her wardrobe on ebay. it includes a skirt she wore for the 20th premiere and the dress on this cover. opening bid? 99 cents. >> i've had so many clothes. most of them, i never wore them

i have shoes that i merely took downstairs, put them on as i was going out to sit in the chair and took them off. you know? so i have all these, like, louie vuitton shoes, and when you pay for as much on a shoe as you did on a down payment for your house, it's hard to le thet the shoe go. >> what she's super excited about now is returning to acting. and secrets, sex and sin hiding in a megachurch. >> it's time, brother. >> the character that i play owns a blues club and had a bar and a drinking problem and all the things that play against type for me, and, you know, she uses [ bleep ] a couple times. and so --

actually have to spit out -- [ bleep ]. no, it's fun. i used it once, and stedman said i'm not going to stand here and listen to that kind of language. i wasn't even talking to him. >> don't do that. >> ever, ever, ever. >> that sounded a lot worse than it actually was. >> i just want to know what the word was. >> we'll talk about it later. oprah did not swear. we have to do a little bit of bleeping and be extra careful, because what you can't even say the description of the word, which i didn't know. >> i didn't know that either. but now we do. >> now we do. let's get back to our special on this weekend's live musical on palm sunday. we are talking about "the passion", and of course one of the pivotal scenes is the last supper. it's not just modern songs used to tell the story of jesus' last days.

i'll take you by my side >> a park is the setting for the last supper, and a food truck provides the meal for the apostles and jesus played by jean carlos pannella. >> we're used to singing live, we're used to performing live, and to do it on tv and seeing that fox are vetting. it's live right there. if you mess up, and that ex-sightment,ex siet ex-sightment ex-sightment. >> here are details, he is 27 years old. and after serious investigative work on instagram where he has 1.3 million followers, here's what we found out.

he works out, likes to play get tar guitar and very talented. here's passion bit numbers. it takes place in nine different locations. over a dozen stars and 200 extras, and seven pre-taped segments that will intercut with the live action. >> a 20-foot cross that the people of new orleans are going to be carrying from one point of the city to another. >> to bring to you where you are going to get crucified. >> oh, we have to show you another star playing one pivotal role. mary. see how ms. tricia yearwood is reenacting the last hours of jesus with a whitney houston song. that's controversial from the get-go, right? and richard simmons tells us if he'll ever make a come back when we take him to his hometown katrina. >> my home where i started. in the birthdays, which

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followed richard ever since, every tear and triumph and inspirational moment. >> they trust me. they trust me with their lives and i trust them with my life. >> you made a mistake! but that's okay! we can fix it! >> now that he's going through his alone time, we felt his commitment to help others is still there, but he needs time. >> i'm very beloved. people have always been good to me. and i just want everyone to know that i love them very much, but it's time right now for richard simmons to take care of richard simmons. all the traveling, all the teaching at my studio, all the videos and dvds i've made, it was just time to step back and cancel some things that i was going to do and just be at home and just be happy here. >> welcome to my kitchen.

his home, the same hollywood hills house he still lives in. he was concerned about obesity in young people. >> the kids today are overweight and not eating correctly. >> he says don't worry about him, he's on the mend from a knee injury. >> i really don't want to do anything right now. i'm at peace, feeling better, and i just need some time. >> "e.t." has spent so much time with richard, he's like family. he does more than just help people lose weight. he lifts up their souls. >> that's what my videos do more than anything, make somebody say hey, i may never be a size 5. but i'm a terrific person. people have been wonderful to me. they've accepted me. they've loved me. and appreciate all of them. and i will, for the rest of my life. >> in 2005, he took us to new orleans right after hurricane

>> oh, my god. this is bourbon street. how are they going to get this water out? my home. this is where i started. home. >> in recent years, richard helped judge our annual "e.t." potluck contest and served as our special correspondent for "dancing with the stars" where he previewed the dancing at his hollywood home. >> it's runway night on "dancing with the stars"! >> and while we miss him and his boundless energy, he promises we'll see him again soon. >> well, one day i will come back. but right now i'm just busy doing some of the wonderful things that i'm doing. i'm writing a new book and just doing things for me. >> we hope richard remembers the motivational advice he told us he lives by. >> always, always know

if you have self-worth you take care of yourself and all the pieces of the puzzle come together. >> and we will continue to follow the story and bring you the latest very maniesy developments. tricia yearwood is getting ready to play mary. this is a big role, but nobody had more faith in ms. yearwood than her husband, mr. brooks. >> did garth chuckle a little when you said hey, guess what, i'm going to play mary, the mother of jesus. >> he's been supportive of this. these sessions have not been easy. it's been challenging, i'll get home at night and i'll be, like, i don't now. i don't know if i can do this. and he's like, you've got this. >> do you get to sing any of your songs? he'sshe's in love with the boy >> aren't you also singing a whitney song?

>> that's the first song i sing in the song. i should have said no. okay, you want my to sing a whitney houston song? i could not do the whitney licks if i wanted to. it's about putting myself in the moment and relay the message to the people. holding on holding on to you >> tricia lienended her incredible voice to the storey of jesus' final days. the stars will wear modern clothes. christ will even be seen in an orange prison jumpsuit after his arrest. does she think it's blasphemy or brilliant? >> some of it is right from the scriptures, and so fit for the

after jesus's on the cross, mary sings a song called "broken." it's so perfect. i'm falling apart barely breathing >> i'm broken. this is braking my heart-- breaking my heart. it is in the home. she knows he's got a bigger purpose, but her suffering is for a mother. >> is there some trepidation about getting on, singing live, acting live? >> yes. i'm freaking out now. no, i've acted. i've sung. i've never done the two together. and you're in that moment, in new orleans. i think the emotion, i've sung before and gotten emotional. it's hard to sing when you're crying. it looks really cool, but it's not that easy to do. the stairs are very small. the stairs are very narrow, so you have to be careful.

secret passage way where she's prepared her five songs. >> is that the only thing you're doing? >> we'll see. >> other performances will include katy perry's unconditionally. and "demons." >> i think really, whatever your faith, whatever your religion, the message of jesus is love one another. so that's what the take away is. >> yes, indeed, trooeicia. she has another project in the works. she and garth are making their

it's a christmas cd that travel considerations provided by there they are. lots of stars with birthdays this weekend. glen close is 69. kathy ireland is celebrating 53. holly hunter, 53. which action star once worked at a security guard at a nuclear power plant? that is bruce willis who turns 61 this week. happy birthday to all.

batman versus superman and his ginormous bat tattoo. >> i have never seen a good representation of it in the media. plus, kim fields' surprising revelation before her dancing debut. >> this one never wants to eat, never. >> you get so conscious about the fact of somebody lifting you and dragging you. and david beckham dishes about family night with victoria. before we go, check out the video from norwegian deejay. >> it broke through the top 40 chart and the house party video has more than 89 million views. >> enjoy it and the rest of your weekend, everyone. >> bye-bye. we used to have it all

wave out to the crowd take our final bow it's time to go but at least we stole the show

is tori signing up for real housewives and are more babies on the way for her and dean? and jamie lynn sigler feeling relief after announceing she has ms. i'm liz hernandoez. we start off with scott and our interview with mariah carey. >> her feeiancee proposed with a massive ring and now she is set to begin her second stint in vegas this summer. it is in her suite where i had a one-on-one with mariah. >> did you know it was coming in. >> darling, you can't know when it is coming. you have to receive it with pride and happiness. >> for me, i can't imagine wearing that on my finger. >> walking through a crowd