seacrest playing a vital role in that success. >> please welcome your host, ryan seacrest. >> so, with the 42-year-old taking the job alongside ripa, it seems natural for abc to bring "idol" to new york, and its new partner also giving some clues that the reboot could be happening in the big apple. >> i don't know if i can host it. >> yes, you can. you can. >> so, there you go. >> here's what i know. >> well, you know it all. >> i know that you're busy in the mornings. i get it. i understand it's hard doing double duty. you've got the radio show, you've got this. but your nights are free. you don't have that much to do. you can do this. >> you know the preparation i have to do for this show every night? >> but you can do this. you can disconnect for that. i promise on the days where it is the day after, i will totally -- you won't even have to think. i will do it all. >> well, he is superman, so. >> ryan's proud parents connie and gary seacrest seen arriving at l.a.x. yesterday know a busy schedule is no match for their son. >> i always love to see him on tv. that's the best for me. >>

. >> seacrest's first week on "live". >> but did he already get another job? what we've just learned about the possible return of "american idol." >>> and exclusive details about mariah's outrageous night out. >>> plus, why the "guardians of the galaxy" star has a new reason to celebrate. >> and it's all about ll cool j today. >> i got chills. ♪ >> now, for may 5th, 2017, this is "entertainment tonight." >> just four days after his debut at "live," is ryan seacrest going to host a new "american idol"? and look who's here. . we're going to talk abou about "ncis." >> it's going to be crazy. >> we'll get to that. we'll start tonight with ryan seacrest, his crazy world could be getting even crazier. >> "e.t." has learned that the production company behind "american idol" is in talks to bring the show back next year. and seacrest is the top contender for the hosting gig. here's the thing. during its 15th season on-air, it was shot in los angeles. ryan seacrest just relocated to new york city to be kelly ripa's co-host. here's what ryan said just last year about a p

seacrest is in. >> we first talked about it like a decade ago. e.t. behind the scenes of their big announcement. >> we'll tell you how ryan sealed the deal. >> what ever it took to get to this place was worth it. >>> then, beyonce's babyat twins. >>> plus -- >> this is incredible. >> "e.t.'s" star i do preview. bride-to-be julianne hough gives us the scoop on her upcoming wedding as we fly to barcelona to pick out a gown with supermodel kate upton. >>> and we're back. >> maybe multiple dresses. >>> and we're back. >> on "e.t." >> why kevin james and leah remini are reuniting. >> that was weird. >> yeah. >>> now, for may 1st, 2017, this is "entertainment tonight." >>> the drama is finally over and "e.t." is there on the set as the new era begins at live. >> here's the thing, nancy, it took 11 months and 68 different co-hosts but kelly ripa has finally found her man and it's ryan seacrest. >> it was the best kept secret in hollywood. >> how did they pull off the surprise? >> carly steel were with them after they officially signed off on their first offi

and seacrest is the top contender for the hosting gig. here's the thing.uring its 15th season on-air, it was shot in los angeles. ryan seacrest just relocated to new york city to be kelly ripa's co-host. today a source close to splungt company tells us it's entirely possible to do american idol in new york. it could be costly but it's possible. here is what ryan told us last year about an american idol come back. >> for me, never say never. >> what form would it come back in? would you host it again? >> i would love that. >> all this had us wondering about this week's ratings for live since ryan joined kelly, as you could imagine, there was a big ratings spike monday. it was the number one talk show that day. then they levelled off. but higher than when kelly was trying out other hosts. >> this morning ryan instagrammed this picture and thank live fans for all their support. producers are hoping to bring in new viewers now thya today, they tried out cupping therapy, and partner yoga. >> i feel like i'm auditioning for black swan. >> me too. we're told that

, last year, swan song for american idol included a cryptic signoff at the finale from host ryan seacrestood night, america, for now. >> did he know something we didn't? >> drum roll. >> it was just today. >> an exciting announcement. we can reveal that abc is bringing "american idol" back. >> hollywood's abuzz with poe ten sthal jud -- potential judges and who might host, and kelly ripa prodding ryan seacrest. >> a show stopper and game changer. the highest rated show on television for eight seasons. it gave contestants a national launching pad. and people watched because you never knew if the next contestant might just take off. clarkson was an unknown singer from texas when she won season one of american idol. ♪ for a moment like this >> reporter: millions of albums and three grammys later she is a star. with hits like "stronger" and "since you've been gone." ♪ i can breathe for the first time ♪ >> reporter: even losers couldened up being dream girls like jennifer hudson. sent home early on season three. despite being widely praised by the judges. it wasn't just the contestants. the ch

seacrest filled on the show five times with kelly. far less than other front-runners. jerry o'connell co-hosted the most with 18 times. what sealed the deal for ryan? producers were impressed with his performance co-hosting live's oscars show in l.a. seacrest who co-hosts a syndicated radio show will relocate to new york. >> at the end of the week i'll fly back to l.a. and do the show. i'll fly back to los angeles and work from there and i have a studio an iheart show in the building and immediately after live. >> chris pratt delivered roses to the new team. >> what better way to celebrate this epic moment than to, you know, deliver the flowers that your p.a. handed me. >> have you hazed ryan yet? >> no, i'm waiting for winter for that. >> our live source also tells us the staff is relieved the search is over. >> what ever it took to get to this place was worth it. >> ryan is going to be so great in that job. >> it slows down his day a little bit, which i like >>> the wait is over for kelly's co-host. but we're still waiting on beyonce's twins. you know what in the mea

this morning, seacrest kicked off the second week of his new job. ryan's mom was asked about it at l.a.x. >> would it be too much to go forth from l.a. to new york or should "idol" been don here? >> well, he is superman, so -- >> just minutes after he wrapped up "live," seacrest shared more details on his radio show. >> it looks like it might come back in a year or so on abc, which would be so fun. >> and how does this sound? judge kelly clarkson. ♪ since you been gone >> michael orland told "e.t." he thinks kelly and other alums like adam lambert would make great judges on a new "american idol." ♪ since you been gone >> that would be fun to see the former contestants as judges. >> i'm happy the show is coming back. ryan's busy. kelly and ryan announced that they're taking their show on the road. they'll be in niagara falls starting monday, june 5th. >>> angelina jolie took two of her kids on a road trip this weekend, and they hit a huge festival in southern california. shades on, big smile on her face, those black leather pants and boots totally re

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go to getfios.com announcer: now here are kelly rippa and ryan seacrest. jonathan: look at the alison: kelly rippa finally getting a permanent partner for her show. nancy: it's about time. sam ford has the dramatic entrance after a year of waiting. announcer: now here are kelly ripa and ryan seacrest. >> the busiest and the most well-known name in broadcasting. his resume is getting longer with a new title. >> good morning. nice to see you. >> hi, partner. >> hi, partner. >> kelly walked out alone for the last time. after a monologue, tease and commercial break. she shared her secret. she took to social media last night to tell fans the announcement was coming today. in the cover of darkness, a hat and hiding on the seat of the car, he snuck in the studio this morning. he replaces michael strahan who left last may for "g.m.a." blindsiding kelly. several people filled in over the year, including seacrest. jonathan: what doesn't he do? >> exactly. social media reacting. they always have something to say. so we will turn it to lindsey mastis. lindsey: a lot o

. >>> here, are kelly rippa and ryan seacrest. >> jouft announced today, as you have heard, ryan seacrestthe l.a. times that he will fit in and then take over when she retires. i feel like ryan seacrest needed more work. >> he did. in sports the giants are so happy that may is here, it has to be better than april. so far so good. as hunter pence does s >>> after posting a wretched record, the giants turn to a new month hoping it brought a better record. we have a mixed marriage. rivals getting along, he is on his phone. watch the game. top of the first, curveball, thank you very much said hunter pence. the first homer he hit off of kershaw. 2-0 giants. dodgers tie it in the second. opposite way off of cueto. hernandez the throw is off line, posey with the tag. and a great slide by bellinger. so, he is safe and it's 2-2. top three, posey, the third career bomb off of kershaw. kershaw goes six innings, four runs, eight hits. struck out five. and the kid, arroyo, his mom taught him to hit by reading a ted williams book. it worked. and the giants hold on to beat l.a. in the opener. 4-3 t warr

. >> kelly ripa and ryan seacrest. >> yeah, kelly and ryan. he's kelly's new cohost on live, and listen how hoe handled the big secret. >> it's funny, i texted my close, close friends and coworkers, i said, i got great news. responses were this from people who know me well, you're engaged! no! you're having a baby? no, it's not that. you're coming out of the closet? how long have you known me, six years, well, you know it's none of that. >> oh, well seacrest have a lot of time on his hands? ha-ha. executive producer and host for several shows already including the radio show in los angeles, so the plan is to build a studio for him in new york where "live" is shot, and this gig puts him in business with all four network big parent companies. catch kelly and ryan on live weekdays at 9:00 a.m. here on abc 7. >> i went to the oscars for the lives after oscar show, and it was ryan seacrest cohosting kelly. >> tahat was the sign! >> right? they had great energy and chemistry. i can see it. >> good luck with the weather. it's different than l.a. >> o

. >> did katy ruin ryan seacrest's "american idol" return? why her power move may knock him out of hosting. >>> then, roseanne barr's return to her sitcom. >> we were writing yesterday. >> and why is she in a wheelchair? >>> plus -- ♪ shakira on new music, motherhood and her younger man. >> i would have ten kids with that man. >> but why she won't return to "the voice." >>> and judge judy, giving out life-changing career advice. >> i'm not giving you a preview. >> okay. guess you'll have to stay tuned for that. >> perfect. >>> now, for may 26th, 2017, this is "entertainment tonight." >> hello, everyone, and thank you for joining us. nancy o'dell is off tonight. >> we have new developments in the aftermath of the manchester terror attack. as ariana grande speaks out for the first time. >> ariana grande said today she's returning to manchester, england, to raise money for attack victims. details still being worked out. she said our response to this violence must be to come closer together, to help each other, to love more, to sing louder. >> it

. >>> here, are kelly rippa and ryan seacrest. >> jouft announced today, as you have heard, ryan seacresttold the l.a. times that he will fit in and then take over when she retires. i feel like ryan seacrest needed more work. >> he did. in sports the giants are so happy that may is here, it has to be better than april. so far so good. as hunter pence for years, centurylink has been promising fast internet to small businesses. but for many businesses, it's out of reach. why promise something you can't deliver? comcast business is different. ♪ ♪ we deliver super-fast internet with speeds of 250 megabits per second across our entire network, to more companies, in more locations, than centurylink. we do business where you do business. ♪ ♪ >>> after posting a wretched record, the giants turn to a new month hoping it brought a better record. we have a mixed marriage. rivals getting along, he is on his phone. watch the game. top of the first, curveball, thank you very much said hunter pence. the first homer he hit off of kershaw. 2-0 giants. dodgers tie it in the second. opposite way off of cuet

kelly ripa prodding ryan seacrest about a possible repeat performance. >> typically i really only savend people who are very sick and stuff like that. but i am -- i'm going to start a prayer circle. because i was like your original fan. >> i would love to see a woman in the position. and love to see a mom who is also a comedian. that can also carry a ♪ tune >> reporter: "american idol" was a show stopper and a game changer, the highest-rated show on television for eight consecutive seasons. more than 36 million viewers at its peak, it gave contestants a truly national launching pad. people watched because you never knew if that next contestant might just take off. >> was like this giant cinderella story. everybody knew kelly clarkson had been a waitress, then she was a superstar. >> the winner is -- kelly clarkson. >> reporter: clarkson was an unknown singer from texas when she won season one of "american idol." ♪ moments like this >> reporter: millions of albums and three grammys later, she's a bona fide star. with hits like "stronger." and "since you've been gone." ♪ i can't breathe

place for "american idol" to come back, but what about ryan seacrest? will he return as host, and how would that work with his new job on "live with kelly ripa?" well, kelly and ryan addressed the rumors this morning. >> so, this has been in the press. and i'm hoping this is true. that abc gets close to a deal for "american idol" to return. okay. are you going to host it? please tell me yes. >> whatever you want. >> yes, okay, yes. >> you're my work wife. i say yes and bow to you. no, no, i don't know about that part yet. we haven't gotten that far. >> you can do this. >> you know the preparation i have to do for this show every night. >> you can disconnect for that. i promise on the days where it's, like, the day after, i will totally -- you won't even have to think. i'll do it all for you. >> kelly practically begged ryan to return to "idol." this morning, seacrest kicked off the second week of his new job. "e.t." has learned idol could relocate to accommodate ryan's busy schedule. ryan's mom was asked about it at l.a.x. >> would it be too much to go

her choice as seacrest. toa took to social media tell fans that the announcement was coming today. in the cover of darkness, the hat, hiding in the seat of a car, he stuck into the studio this morning. he replaces michael strahan who left for "gma," blind-siding ripa. and is moving to new york for the new gig. i am sam sweeney. lindsey: an exciting day for her. we have exciting weather on the way. >> the setup is in place in the atmosphere. the to 10:00 seems to be chance for have the best chance of thunderstorms. i went through a sneezing conniption as soon as i walked out of the house. high levels of tree pollen, grass pollen, mold spores. weeds is low. out,year in and year has the highest pollen count of any month of the year. hunker down, hopefully your doctor can give you something. the best thing we can do is give you rain. that is something we will did tonight. pollen-free days ahead. winds are not helping by blowing the a pollen around. washington, hour in 23 miles per hour in fredericksburg, 28 miles per hour in frederick. the wind will continue all day. the range of high

seacrest will still be doing his radio show.eacrest saying on twitter today, about kelly, calling her one of his favorite people, ever. we concur. >>> when we come back here tonight -- the football player and the young friend he made at the lunch table. we've told you about him before and they have big news to announce tonight. "america strong." announce tonight. "america strong." trong." why pause a spontaneous moment? cialis for daily use treats ed and the urinary symptoms of bph. tell your doctor about your medicines, and ask if your heart is healthy enough for sex. do not take cialis if you take nitrates for chest pain, or adempas® for pulmonary hypertension, as this may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. do not drink alcohol in excess. to avoid long-term injury, get medical help right away for an erection lasting more than four hours. if you have a sudden decrease or loss of hearing or vision, or an allergic reaction, stop taking cialis and get medical help right away. ask your doctor about cialis. whfight back fastts,

ryan seacrest joining kelly ripa as co-host of "live" every morning.has had a revolving door of the co-hosts and seacrest says he does not plan to back away from any of his other 800 jobs. larry: they are going build a radio studio for him so he can do it there. make millions and keep the day jo larry: you can be a college dropout and a multi-millionaire. i love it. the clock is ticking on talks to keep the writers guild of america going on strike. that is the union for the people writing the television shows and the movies. the contract is set to expire a minute after midnight. they don't have more information if they are closer to a deal. alison: after a public battle with breast cancer, actress shannon dougherty said she is in he remission. what a moment? what does remission mean? she said heard the and i have no idea how to react. good news, of course. she is overwhelmed and happy there is no more waiting to hear the word. she is 46. best known to all of us for her role on "beverly hills 90210." larry: we wish her luck. no question. other health ne

seacrest is the executive power including his daily show in l.a. build a studio for him in new york where "live" is shot. >>> a great choice. i think he's fantastic. they call him the costco guy. a man with >>> coming up, the tragic health situation of a monkey at the san francisco zoo, the questions it raised over when is the right time to put a sick animal down. >> i can show the world what this one straw does to watlie. >> a big environmental crusade is underway to protect land animals, especially sea turtles. coming up on abc 7 news at 6:00. >> finally, co-workers dug deep to help him. >> you might remember, he is suffering from cancer and ms. his co-workers chip in the to send him and his wife on vacation. >> he appreciated the gesture but ended up using the money to be the top fund-raiser. >> there are kids in the hospital, their first memory are doctors and nurses and things like that. not playing in the park. not having fun like that. >> he launched his campaign with a $10,000 donation out of his own pocket. >> isn't that fantastic? they've

idol really is the thing that stayed consistent besides the talent really was seacrest. >> seacrest,lly ripa to hollywood. >> hey. >> i didn't realize the bidding war was so involved for idol. it's funny how things when they tend toei suddenly that new value just comes up. >> yeah, the only reason it went away was money. it was still doing well in the ratings but the salaries were through the roof. so i'm sure someone thinks they can change that. >> all right. somebody is in hot water steven colbert perhaps going little bit too far in his monologue talking about the president's first 100 days. >> yeah. you know, couple nights ago steven colbert was really went hard at trump over his first 100 days end made a comment, i can't really use the language, but it was some people have reference to vladimir putin's privates and the president's mouth and some people felt that this comment was extremely homophobic. look, we've been debating it for a day now in our office, and look, i don't know -- i don't think that steven colbert is actually homophobic. but could the words he u taken that way

. >> what ryan seacrest is only telling "e.t." we got three reasons the champ could join. >> it would be nice to go to work with all those people every day. >>> plus -- "e.t.'s" "dirty dancing" exclusive. >> i >> i want to dance like that. >> we're first behind the scenes of the remake. >> nobody puts baby in the corner. >>> then -- is katy perry seeking revenge for taylor's "bad blood"? why some think she's throwing some serious shade and james corden on his "carpool karaoke" with katy. ♪ i got the eye of tiger >>> now, for may 10th, 2017, is is "entertainment tonight." >>> abc is promising that the new "american idol" will be bigger, bolder and better than ever. >> that's a bold statement. how are they going to do it? it may start with bringing back the first and arguably the greatest champion ever. >> just this morning we asked ryan seacrest what he knows. >> what do you make of kelly clarkson may become a judge on "american idol"? >> i heard the same rumors. first, she's incredible. she was so remarkable and er so, i think she

will ryan seacrest host?a practically begged him to take the job. >> you can do this. >> you know the preparation for this show every night? >> you can disconnect for that. on the days like i tt'she day after, i will totally -- you won't have to think. >>> and the number one story of the week, abby lee miller was sen sentenced to one year and one day in prison for bankruptcy fraud charges. >> are you glad it's over. >> i say it's just begun. >> do you feel like the right decision was made? >> i know that i didn't make the right decisions all the time. >> go to etonline.com for the latest. >>> also in the news, mother's day. and this weekend is all about goldie hawn and amy schumer's mother/daughter comedy "snatched." i hit up the premiere. >> kate debuted danny on the red carpet. >> he's a great guy. >> an l.a. based musician and kate's man of a few months looked crtomfoable on the carpet. not so much on snap chat. >> how does his pa feel about the new man. >> do you approve? >> i always approve. >> it was al

. >> kelly ripa and ryan seacrest. >> and listen to how seacrest handled the big seek art. >> it's funny because i sent a tex toot some of my close friends and co workers. i said i got great news. responses were this "you're engaged." no. "you're having a baby." it's not that. "you're coming out of the closet." >> he's the executive producer and host for several shows including his daily radio show in l.a. the plan is to build a studio in new york where "live" is shot. you can catch that right here on abc 7. >> just feel like he could do more. >>> 40 years on the job and still enjoying it like day one. >> taxi, taxi. >> that's a familiar sound and look outside san francisco's sir frances drake hotel. sweeney celebrates four decades dressinged in the iconic beef eater costume. he was having so much fun he turned it into a career. >> the most asked question in 40 years is where does a cab stop? and where's fisherman's warf. and the third one is where's an atm machine? that's 5,000 times a year. >> you don't get tired of answering? >> no. always from a different person. >> he's run in the b

ryan seacrest just relocated to new york city to be kelly ripa's co-host. here's what ryan said just last year about a possible "american idol" come back. >> for me, never say never. >> what form would it come back in? would you host it again? >> i would love that. >> and the ratings since ryan joined kelly, as you could imagine, there was a big ratings spike monday. it was the number one talk show that day. then they levelled off. but higher than when kelly was trying out other hosts. and they hope to bring in new viewers now that ryan will be in every morning. today, they tried out cupping therapy, and partner yoga. we're told that kelly is happy to be part of a team. >> ryan certainly knows how to do it live. and ll, how do you think ryan will fit in? >> i think he'll have a great time. he's not as tall as strahan, but he'll get the job done. >> mariah carey also knows ryan well. but last night, a lavish birthday party that will blow your mind. ♪ >> happy birthday! >> the super-tight dress, eye-popping cleavage, 2,000 s l stilettos, check. and the car, a

. >>> is american idol making a comeback with ryan seacrest.show back to primetime next year. ryan seacrest is the top contender to host. for 15 seasons on the air, idol shot in l.a. and he just relocated to new york to be kelly ripa's co-host. it's possible to do american idol in new york city. >>> and number one, brad pitt posing for new photos and speak out about his bombshell breakup with angelina jolie. he tells "gq" i just started therapy. i love it. >> he's going through a split but zero finger pointing. it's all about making a better life for their family. >> pitt says he quit smoking pot when he started a family and stopped boozing after the split. he acknowledges his drinking had become a problem saying i could drink a russian under the table with his own vodka. i was a professional. i was good. go to etonline.com for the latest. >>> and can amy schumer and goldie hawn take the top spot next weekend "snatched". >> but before the screening in new york, amy made a dream come true for her father who is living with ms. she told us about t

. >>> plus, did katy ruin ryan seacrest's return to "american idol"? >>> then, roseann barr's return to her sitcom. >>> then, shakira. why she won't return to "the voice". >>> and judge judy, giving out life-changing career advice. stay tuned for that. >> perfect. >>> now, for may 26th, 2017, this is "entertainment tonight." >> thanks for joining us. nancy odell is off tonight. >> and we have more in the aftermath of the manchester terror attack. >> ariana grande said she's returning to manchester to raise money to attack victims with a benefit concert. details still being worked out. she said our response to this violence must be to come closer together, to love more, to sing louder. >> it's awful. it's awful. >> meanwhile, arianna's friend katy perry paid tribute to the 22 victims. >> that's my friend, sister, brother, cousin, the person that loves music. you know? >> the singer's next stop, hull, england, where she will have stepped-up security. >> whatever you can do to help, you should. if you can't do anything, that's fine. but what you should do

harvey: everybody wants ryan seacrest to host the show. >> there's talk they want you to host.

how ryan seacrest landed the gig as kelly ripa's co-host.a, extra >>> a year after michael strahan's dramatic exit, how ryan seacrest beat out the anderson and jerry as kelly's co-hosts. >> i don't deserve this. >> why he said he wasn't going for the job. >> and right here on "extra". >> i'll tell you what's sexy, lingerie. >> embattled bachelor chris soules fights back. >> his new move to get the hit and run charge dismissed. >>> the leader of our country is not here. and that's because he lives in moscow. >> the president a no-show. the weekd

seacrest will make his debut during this morning's broadcast.a has been searching for a new co-host since michael strahan left the show last year. >> bit of a size ratio. >> not that you think about like that. >> strahan makes me look like you, he's a big dude. go to newdaycnn.com for the latest. >>> there are more than 1,000 days left before the next presidential election. let's start the clock. >> where is it? >> shall we? please, put the clock uhm. why is president trump's campaign spending more than $1 million on ads this week? we'll get the bottom line from ron brownstein next. people confuse nice and kind but they're different. it's nice to remove artificial ingredients. kind never had to. we've used real ingredients, whole nuts, and natural flavors from the very beginning. give kind a try. >>> we focus this morning on the new spending bill that is set to prevent a government shutdown. breaking down the details it looks like big win for democrats, but is it? let's get the bottom line with cnn's senior political analyst and senior editor "t

. >>> number one, is ryan seacrest the key to "american idol's" rumored return?s so familiar because i have three teenagers. >> why his new "live" gig is not a deal breaker as we flashback to our earliest days. with hollywood's busiest host. >> is it true you were voted most likely to be on "beverly hills 90210"? >> then, goldie hawn and kurt russell finally get stars on the hollywood walk of fame. >> i always thought i would be talking about them at a wedding. >> number three, the "guardians of the galaxy" share their power playlists. >> hit it! ♪ lean on me >> plus, your "insider" bonus. george clooney turns 56. we're celebrating his career evolution and his happily ever after. >> i've met the exact right person. >> keltie is in italy taking a ride or die trip on the orient express. but will she be josh gad's murder victim? >> this is the time that someone gets murdered! >> now, "the insider." tracking hollywood from the inside out. >> can "american idol's" rumored return work without ryan seacrest? not if abc has anything to say about it. >> well, buzz is buil

hosted by ryan seacrest. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: seacrest, again. [ applause ] he's a good guy.me, guys, i read that trump will be leaving for an international trip this week visiting saudi arabia, israel and the vatican. he was going to stop in china, too, until he learned that the country doesn't have a single panda express. yeah. ♪ [ cheers and applause ] hey, hashtag, the panda, everybody. hashtag! [ cheers and applause ] hey! hashtag, i got to say, you were a little late in the entrance there. your dancing seems a little off. i'm sorry. give it another try. maybe try -- ♪ [ cheers and applause ] actually, it's good. i feel like your dancing really has changed. is everything okay? [ cheers and applause ] ♪ miley cyrus! miley, what? i don't understand this! miley cyrus. [ cheers and applause ] you -- [ cheers and applause ] you are our hashtag the panda? >> yeah, i've been doing this the last few months. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: why? >> because i'm trying to work on my dance moves, you know, for when i perform my new single "malibu." [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: by dressin

>> now, here are kelly ripa and ryan seacrest! >> good morning. >> nice to see you, partner. >> nice to see you, partner. >> "live with kelly and apparently, ryan is already one of the busiest people in hollywood as you know, and he has a million jobs including a radio show, and he's executive producing eight tv shows right now, and of course he hosts duck clark's new year's rockin' eve -- >> he had so much spare time. it's four days a week, right? congratulations. what a team. >> that is surprising. >> unexpected. >> yeah. >> let's go over to alexis. she has more on the really bad backup. >> yeah a nasty situation in the east bay this morning. want to take you back live to sky 7. northbound 880, it does look like they are working on releasing the traffic in the backup, and it's because of a fatal crash near fifth avenue, and they are slowly releasing some of the vehicles that have been sitting here for long time. i know we have an ambulance and another truck there, and not sure if they were involved in the original crash or if it

kelly ripa prodding ryan seacrest this week about a possible repeat performance.r and a game changer. the highest rated show on television for eight consecutive seasons. more than 36 million viewers at its peak. it gave contestants a national launching pad. and people watched because you never knew if the next contestant might just take off. clarkson was an unknown singer from texas when she won season one of "american idol." ♪ for a moment like this >> reporter: millions of albums and three grammys later she is a bonified star. with hits like "stronger" and "since you've been gone." ♪ i can breathe for the first time ♪ >> reporter: even losers could end up being dream girls like jennifer hudson sent home early on season three, despite being widely praised by the judges. it wasn't just the contestants. the chemistry between original hosts, paula abdul, randy jackson and simon cowell part of the reason for the show's success. >> i would just like to see simon, paula, randy all come back. i really think that will be the key to getting people excited to watching it i

on monday we told you about ryan seacrest taking on the new hosting gig with kelly ripa on live.elly's bff andy cohen think of ryan as the new host? he tells us weekly "he's a star" a lot of people thought andy would have been the co-host, he filled in six times over the last year. andy said, "first of all, they never asked and second of all, i couldn't do it" he goes on to say his current job with bravo is a full time job, he barely sleeps now, he would never sleep if he had another full time job. comedian will arnett played host last night on jimmy kimmel live as jimmy takes time off to born baby. but it seems like the show was expecting another funny will to fill in yesterday we had a lot of fun hear on washington... coming up at six - breaking news overnight in rockville. suzanne live ♪ >> now "good morning washington," on your side. autria: a family forest from their home -- forced from their home. they: and the latest on conditions of officer just minute from the operating table. autria: and get ready for the roller coaster of weather. we are tracking a forecast with a lot

ryan seacrest. >> and they say they may be romantic.s said no, they're just friends. >> i thought people pooh-poohed this story. harvey: but you know what, there's a lot of pooh-poohing going on in hollywood. [laughter] >> barack obama allegedly had the love of his life before michelle obama. she was miyoshi yag err. asked her to marry him twice. >> if not your wife is hot. >> if you date someon and you dot