the latest example, harvey weinstein has a huge supporter, was a huge supporter of president obama's bloated budgets, but now, the fat cat producer wants we taxpayers to provide his obesely budgeted films with more tax incentives. daini, let's start with you on this one. this has got to drive you absolutely crazy. >> to me, hollywood is becoming one of the least trusted institutions or entities in america. here's the thing, though. if he wants to put a shoulder behind this, what he should do, if he's for tax breaks for him, tax breaks for all. right now, there is a possibility, a slim one, but if he could get behind the corporate tax reform both republicans and democrats on the hill want but president obama hasn't approved, the way forward yet, i actually think they could do some good there in hollywood. help themselves while helping the rest of america, including people who buy tickets to movies. >> some of the hypocrisy is he's a big supporter of president obama and hillary clinton, some of the people who like the biggest taxes on the planet. >> he is part of the obedient status qu

she was -- i was at this event last night, the harvey weinstein did for his company.nt. he said at one state, there are only two people you have to answer to in life, god and meryl streep. >> yes, i agree. >> which i thought was a wonderful line. even the big stars like oprah and bono were falling over her. it was great. >> i just did a piece a couple of weeks ago, piers. the fact that meryl streep has been thanked at the oscars more times than god. so maybe harvey should have reversed those two things. and tonight, you know, she is nominated again for the 18th time for "august: osage county." the interesting thing about this film too, it kind of got lost in the shuffle, this awards season. coming into awards season, it was really thought to be one of the favorites. and i know the weinstein company was really pushing that film. it's one of their movies. and they were really having a struggle early on about what film they would really campaign for more. would it be "the butler", would it be "august: osage county." and most of the movies kind of got lost in the shuffle.

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harvey weinstein, madonna.ot of little splinter group parties, does it matter who turns up where? >> it's one of those things that everyone hits every party. especially the big winners. they will make their appearance at the official party of the academy. then they will party hop. they will go to vanity fair, people go to elton john's party. i'm going to a very exclusive party, and it's called club bed. it is the most exclusive party. i'm told that lupita nyong'o is here, i have my eye out for her and i'm looking for her. >> we're going to hear live from cate blanchett. >> the academy awards. i mean, you know, it's a little slight inconvenience when you're wearing a dress. so no, i didn't worry about that, and i had the most phenomenal massage this morning. >> we're going to 86. >> i'm worth a little more than that. >> i'm jo daniels. tonight is in a way an aussie landslide. you and katherine martin are sharing the spotlight. >> the creative industries in australia are phenomenally wealthy with talent. and i su

hollywood movie producer harvey weinstein is whining.at money to come to hollywood filmmakers. here is the thing, hollywood is seeing major productions like avatar going to new zealand, going to places where they want to host these productions and are really good to the filmmakers there. that is what the name of the game is. they really do not create permanent jobs. they create permanent -- they create temporary jobs. he wants a tax break. the city of los angeles has its own films to give tax breaks. stuart: more varney, i bet you cannot wait, next. ♪ so our business can be on at&t's network for $175 a month? yup. all 5 of you for $175. our clients need a lot of attention. there's unlimited talk and text. we're working deals all day. you get 10 gigabytes of data to share. what about expansion potential? add a line, anytime, for $15 a month. low dues, great terms. let's close! new at&t mobile share value plans low dues, great terms. our best value plans ever for business. >> ever been interviewed by the english man before? >> no. >> good.

>> harvey weinstein gave about 200 bucks and brad pitt gave a few hundred. >> pitt reached in?by him. >>> the 49ers resign the mvp of their offense and jim harbaugh comes out swinging ,, septic system breakdowns affect over 1 million homes a year, and can cost thousands of dollars to repair... thankfully, the powerful dual action formula of rid-x has enzymes to break down waste and time released bacteria to reduce tank build up. rid-x. #1 in septic maintenance. general manager trent balkes >>> jim harbaugh came out strong tonight about reports of his contract and his relationship with general manager trent baalke, his message not true. harbaugh with two years left on his contract at $5 million per year told sports illustrated he doesn't want more money, power and has a productive working relationship with trent baalke. he said there was zero chance he'd leave the team before his contract expired. said, "i have never said to anybody i want to be the highest paid coach in football. i make plenty of money. i told my owner i don't want more power. i want to coach the team." one per

>> harvey weinstein gave about 200 bucks and brad pitt gave a few hundred. >> pitt reached in?dly so, right? good job by him. >>> the 49ers resign the mvp of their offense and jim harbaugh comes out swinging amid reports of his contract and his relationship with the football team next. doctor ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, general manager trent balkes >>> jim harbaugh came out strong tonight about reports of his contract and his relationship with general manager trent baalke, his message not true. harbaugh with two years left on his contract at $5 million per year told sports illustrated he doesn't want more money, power and has a productive working relationship with trent baalke. he said there was zero chance he'd leave the team before his contract expired. said, "i have never said to anybody i want to be the highest paid coach in football. i make plenty of money. i told my owner i don't want more power. i want to coach the team." one person who did get a payday? anquan boldin signed a two year deal. he said the chronicle story of harbaugh's act has won thin among players is not true.

. >> friday i went to a luncheon at harvey weinstein held for allison pataki for her big, big, big best-sellerthe traitor's wife." all this buzz about who is going to get the movie rights to "the traitor's wife." i hope it is harvey so it doesn't scare you to be done perfectly. but like seeing harvey, diehard democrat, supporting his friend, a republican governor for 12 years here in new york named george pataki, a great governor. seeing the two of them come together because common ground is sacred ground and really lovely to see harvey -- that was an amazing lady. i've known her name forever. she produced a lot of broadway things and also all woody allen's movies, she was a fascinating lady. harvey is up at 2:00 in the morning. that's when he's up. and that's when he's watching. and snead cross said to say hello to you. >> i knew i liked him a lot. a lot. >> the rest of the weekend is a secret. it is just sworn to secrecy. >> yes. >> sadly. >> all right. okay. so, anyway, happy days for mila kunis and ashton kutcher. >> if it's true. >> which is that she's expecting a baby. they got engaged a

harvey weinstein, your pal was there, and a bunch of other people. i can't believe she's on her 14th book. this book is about resting, chilling, taking time. >> when did she ever do that? she created an empire -- >> it took up until now to figure it out. >> good for her. >> good for her. >> you know who is making a little bit of news, not with her acting, with one of most watched women in the world is jennifer aniston. i just -- if i were jennifer, which i'm obviously not, i don't know i would ever leave my house. can you imagine the scrutiny -- she can't just throw on some sweats, sunglasses, a little lip gloss and go to the gym like a normal person, right? she's scrutinized all the time. she told women's world daily, she gets annoyed when people say she looks good for a 45-year-old woman. she looks good for a 20-year-old woman. >> she does. >> come on. and i think what she's saying is true. nobody says joe schmo, 37, was looking pretty good. there is a huge double standard. >> she's beautiful. i don't know i would worry. if i looked like that -- >>

where is harvey weinstein? >> calling up the moguls.d her jokes and the glenda the good witch garb and a record-setting selfie made for a first at the 86th academy awards awards and poorly -- poor leonardo dicaprio didn't win begin. >>> it was the first ever berkeley wood benefit featured rita moreno. she offered this crew teak of this -- critique of the movie. >> the product is astonishing. the performances, the films, the direction, the script has been sue purr law tiff. >> she raised money for the berkeley film foundation. >> living and breathing oscar statues took center stage in san francisco. the return to the emerald city gala raised money for local aids and hiv charities. academy of friends has been fighting aids and hiv for 30 years now. >>> a familiar face to many of you, don sanchez hosted an oscars watch party in downtown san rafael. he retired in 2012 after roying roying -- after reporting live reports for years. the california film institute helps 5,000 children learn about movies and how they are made each year. >> to cel

where is harvey weinstein? >> calling up the moguls.kept them well fed with pizza and her jokes and the glenda the good witch garb and a record-setting selfie made for a first at the 86th academy awards awards and poorly -- poor leonardo dicaprio didn't win begin. >>> it was the first ever berkeley wood benefit featured rita moreno. she offered this crew teak of this -- critique of the movie. >> the product is astonishing. the performances, the films, the direction, the script has been sue purr law tiff. >> she raised money for the berkeley film foundation. >> living and breathing oscar statues took center stage in san francisco. the return to the emerald city gala raised money for local aids and hiv charities. academy of friends has been fighting aids and hiv for 30 years now. >>> a familiar face to many of you, don sanchez hosted an oscars watch party in downtown san rafael. he retired in 2012 after roying roying -- after reporting live reports for years. the california film institute helps 5,000 children learn about movies and how th

he was talking about harvey weinstein. the best line of the oscars was ellen saying there were two possibilities at the end of the night, possibility one, 12 years a slave wins. possibility two, you're all racist. that was a brave and very funny, and it summed up the whole oscars. >> didn't you say that some time? . >> did you like lupita. she was so happy? >> so sweet, so genuine. she hasn't been compromised or tainted by any of the hollywood vices. she was like purity, right? someone who was so happy to be there. i loved her, i loved mcconaughey. he looked thin. other than that, i think it was good. >> how about jared leto? >> the lead guy? >> the first guy. >> i never heard of the guy before. i saw the movie, and i said, that really can't be the same person who played that woman. not only a remarkable acting job. i thought what he said there about raising the issue about his mother, but more importantly, what everybody associated with that movie did was educate people once again about the scourge of aids that was very p

. >> and harvey weinstein. he told me the other night. >> seth: wow. >> the other day.watch us. it's the college kids that are up here. [ cheers ] they watch it at 2:00am. it's people who work the night shift. >> and a lot of mothers with babies. >> mothers. >> seth: great. >> who are up. >> seth: well, i'm very excited about this -- because i can't believe it took this long to do. you finally have your own wine line. >> i do. >> seth: this is kathie lee gifford. >> i do. it's called "gifft." [ cheers and applause ] what took me so long? >> seth: it's called "gifft." >> "giff." is that cute? >> seth: it's cute. i like that you spelled "gifft" the way a drunk person would say it. [ laughter ] you're a gifft. >> a gifft. >> seth: you're a gifft. >> well, that's frank's nickname forever and ever and ever. >> seth: that's great. >> yes. >> seth: and i'm just going to read the back real quick. "the world speeds by at a dizzying pace so fast that we may forget to stop and recognize our blessings. family, friendship, laughter, love. enjoy this moment. it's a gifft." [ laughter

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harvey weinstein said of the party there's not even a close second.from the talent manager irving parr after his death. >> i thought it would be great to jump in there and do a smaller version of what he did and it evolved over the years to what it is today. >> it's simply hollywood's most elite gathering of the year. >> it's amazing what greatin has done over the past decade. >> we really don't know. >> you figured it out, though. that's the insta gram photo booth, the photographer that got mika in trouble before? >> right. >> he said why don't you put your leg up and mika -- i can't get any higher than this. i can, but my leg can only get so high. >> you crossed them, though. >> i did cross my leg. always crossed at the ankles. "morning joe" will be right back. >> so bad. ...return on investment wall isn't a street... isn't the only return i'm looking forward to... for some, every dollar is earned with sweat, sacrifice, courage. which is why usaa is honored to help our members with everything from investing for retirement to saving for college. our

where's harvey weinstein. harvey.er you feel is right. >> made that pizza guy's night, right? he's on the oscar telecast. >> another moment, kerry washington due any day now this spring. she's among those. look at her. >> go ahead, kerry. >> martin scorsese grabbed a slice live. >> were a ton of them. i loved matthew mcconaughey. he did something if you like the movie "dazed and confused" you will pick up on. watch this clip. >> whatever it is we look up to, look forward to and whoever it is we're chasing to that i say amen. to that i say, all right, all right, all right. and that i say, just keep living. thank you. >> all right, all right, all right. >> that made me leap to my feet. >> come on. that was the first movie he was in 1993. a great callback. >> and love he dedicated it to his father whom he lost. >> and what a run. "true detective" that show is so good. best actor. matthew mcconaughey is doing it right. i also love this moment. darlene love, the singer/actress. she got a standing ovation when she burst int