. >> our fans were good to chris humphries.ws for business owners in chinatown. >> i am so excited. >> many thought this night would never come. >> i did not think it was going to happen. >> the wizards have finally tipped off. >> really exciting. >> this is a family of and for many. >> i have my family with me. >> the wizards returned with new players and a new uniform. what do you think? >> is going to be different. i do not know how it is going to work. >> thanks to a lockout, the nba is fitting a lot of games into a short amount of time. the wizards have to play 66 games in 33 games. >> we are big fans. >> this woman plans to take her son and her friends to a lot of games. between the wizards, the capitals, and other events, the verizon center is going to be busy. usually bustling chinatown will be more bustling than normal thanks to the added car and foot traffic. businesses are not complaining. so far neither are the fans. >> i want to see some basketball games. >> you will want to listen to this beginning january 1 emplo

. >> the other side of the kardashian split chris humphries speaks about his marriage to kim kardashian then, controlling birth control stronger levels to use -- to warn users of potentially fatal side effects. first, a big breakthrough in the case of a missing mother who appeared on court tv. brian van de graaf will be back with a look >>> the man who shot ronald reagan wants to spend more time away from santa elizabeth's hospital. the government will begin its case on monday to determine whether john hinckley should be allowed more freedom. it wants to visit his mother at her williamsburg home. he has been in st. elizabeths since the shooting back in 1981. >>> new developments in the case of a missing florida mother who appeared on "the people's court." police found herself on but investigators will not say where it was recovered but they acknowledge it is the first new piece of evidence. since her car was found last month. the family has been hoping for a big break. >> my hope dropped. it went up and all around. it is hard telethon. they found a needle in a haystack. >> she was last

television distribution] >> today, on "tmz" -- >> it is war between chris carr dash shan and chris humphries >> people are saying how big a dummy this guy was. she's like bye. >> oh, good theoryive. >> i'm a thinker,

. >> chris humphries. >> there he is. booed in new york.got 50% of the people voting who said they don't like him. more than last year's winner or looser. >>> number four, what cool casey -- goes to -- that's because it's inside his head and the bowl -- horn frogs scored last. they beet louisiana tech. >>> number three the rockets williams is ready for the dunk contest. double clutch, wind mill against the spurs. >>> number two, watch this. nothing better than hockey promotions, the blackhawk fan shoots it, scores, it's worth $500. >>> number one, north carolina freshman, tj get out of his way and he goes right over louis of texas. carolina wins by 19. that's your top five. that's your sports. >> didn't they used to give you a car for that? or a million dollars. >> yeah. now

television distribution] >> today, on "tmz" -- >> it is war between chris carr dash shan and chris humphries> people are saying how big a dummy this guy was. she's like bye. >> oh, good theoryive. >> i'm a thinker,

darren williams with the fake to chris humphries for the dunk. the nets are up 5.ll with a chance to tie it but he turns the ball over. wizards blow a 21-point lead with 90-84 loss in their season opener. >> usually when you get up big like that in our league, things are always going to see how you respond to those runs. i thought that we responded in a very selfish way. everyone trying to say i'm going to do it myself we got up 20 and doing it the right way. and we went away from that. >> the wizards first round draft pick vesely didn't get to play tonight. you can see him there in the suit and tie. vesely has been nursing a sore hip that kept him out of both the last pre-season game and sunday's two hour practice. no timetable on when we'll see him on the court. the washington capitals also in action tonight after the holiday break. trying to get back on the winning track. but i don't know if they ate too much or something over the holidays, but they were lethargic and just pretty much darn awful tonight. the caps up in buffalo where the sabers came out on fire.

williams with the fake to chris humphries. the dunk. nets tied the game at 55.er 2:00 left, william with the three. puts the nets up. john wall with a chance to tie it. wizards lose 90-84, end the season opener. i think it is three in a row. some of the music's biggest stars are also making a big difference. and one of the hollywood's top leading men is finally making it official with his long time girlfriend and mother of his children. bigad shaban has those stories and more in this morning's entertainment. ♪ >> reporter: lady gaga continues her reign as the celebrity who uses her influence to do the most good. the singer came in first in do something.org's top 20 celebs gone good list. the organization which is dedicated to social action among teenagers gave gaga the honor because of her efforts against bullying. and her supportive issues relating to gay rights, a.i.d.s. and poverty. >> fellow pop star justin bieber jumped from number ten last year to number two this year. the teen singer earned his spot for his work with an organization that builds schools in

. >> nba basketball player chris humphries cited fraud. the marriage lasted 72 days. now, to the brits celebrating with a british academy of film and television arts. and what did it snow. >> there is a big difference. you know you won and you know you're going to have to make a speech. >> and on the red carpet there is a ton of others. the grammy awards just around the corner and looking good to earn the most nominations last night. country music will get attention tonight. and jennifer glelts will host the event. and catch it all tonight. >> next at 4:00 a fail for santa. the problem with his grand entrance, ahead. >> and a record find against pg&e for this 2008 explosion. >> and then at 5:00 starbucks gift cards, 7 on your side will tell what you consumer groups are now demanding. sears customer appreciation sale is on now. keep them warm with 50% off coats for the whole family. plus, use your savings pass to get an extra 15% off clothing. or 20% off when you use your sears card. that's real gifts for real joy. sears. >>> three, two, one. >> national christmas tree

. >> chris humphries, 21 points, 16 boards, nice night for him. >>> third period, caps closed at 4-1.ining an open alec ovechkin. he wrists it for his 12th goal of the year. the caps fall 4-2. >>> straight ahead at 6:00, a lot of people off this week but many are working just like us. we'll take a look at just how many in today's business beat. >> it will make us feel better about working as well. >> it may or may not. >> plus we're checking your morning commute and your weather. tony perkins is on that. we'll be right back. 

. >> it's not a good time to be chris humphries. >> the soon to be ex. >> he is voted the most hatedlebron james? >> she number two. he was booed as the sportscaster said. he is getting $8 million. >> he is singing. pop goes the week business. >> we will see if i'm ever invited back. >> for the latest, logon to scoop.today.com or be a fan of the scoop on facebook. we'll be right back with our explosive gut check. ♪ ♪ ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh ♪ ♪ it's nice to be here ♪ it's nice to see you in my bed ♪ ♪ ♪ there are diamonds in her eyes ♪ [ male announcer ] this is your moment. ♪ and they sparkle in the night ♪ ♪ when the moment comes alive [ male announcer ] this is zales, the diamond store. >> time now necessary the "news nation" gut check. apologies about the 50 lady's campaign and her body. he was overheard saying "she lectures us on eating right while she has a large posterior herself. he sent a note of apology and saying he regretted his inappropriate comment, but what does your gut tell you. is an apology enough or should the congressman volunteer to promot

and did you hear, chris humphries into that crowd is expected.hian, he is back with the new jersey nets. he was a free agent but he is best known with his failed marriage to kim kardashian. it is believed to be a one- year deal worth $8 million. and there was a time a year ago when alex smith got to buy the home crowd because of his performance and now because of his performance of this year he is in the pro bowl discussion. this is a new year. and a 113 record he is ninth in the nfl. it is a vast improvement from the previous five seasons. and what about his long-term future as the quarterback of the 49ers? that is under discussion now as well as the pro bowl, here is the coach. >> there are other great players out there in the national football league right thing but there are three in terms of pro bowl. >> do you think that he is the long term quarterback for the 49ers? your heart >> i do it. >>vern: is used to karen rodriguez were is the associated press of choice. the is the male athlete of the year. the super bowl mvp he picked up 112 votes

>> who would have thought that newt gingrich would have lasted longer than kim kardashian and chris humphriesit would be the looks of consternation and utter contempt newt gingrich has for his rivals. >> obama adopts a bill. he promised a million new jobs if we can just pass it and at least 50 of them will be in the u.s. like all of you, i've been watching the republican primaries or i like to call them the race to be marco rubio's running mate. >> they are going to reassess the presidency? yeah, that's is like me saying i'm going to reassess my hairline. dude, it's not coming back, ever! ever. never. >> that one was funny. >> i will say whatever you think of it, it is one of the most -- it can be one of the most terrifying challenging things to get up there on the stage. >> you've done this? >> no, i haven't but i've been to plenty of like shows -- >> absolutely? >> so i give them credit, full credit. one of our producers, andy [ female announcer ] more people are using wireless devices... in more ways than ever. and our networks are getting crowded. but if congress frees up more wireless sp

jenna: we have the final legal question about kris humphries and chris cardiovascular. 're getting reports that kris humphries is asking for legal annulment. how do you achieve that and what do you have to prove? >> first of all he followed by legal advice. this was a fraud. they didn't solicit the business. this was a fraud from the get-go i believe. what he is doing with annulment to seek to have the entire marriage declared null and void as if it never happened. what happens if he can prove fraud? what happens in terms of the mechanics of it, is that he now has the same ability to take that allegation of fraud and apply it to the prenuptial agreement that he signed with kim kardashian and her vast production empire and e entertainment television. he can if he can prove fraud, that he was enticed into this sham marriage as a prop, just fill his name in here, it could have been anybody. they recruited this sucker. they took him down this primrose path. they walked him down the aisle. she never had any attention of bliss with this fellow. she used him. spent 10 minutes w

humphries back to what he does best. double-double against washington. nets beat the wiz, 90-84. >>> no chris paul? no problem for the hornets. final seconds, the big shot for the lead and gordon came from the clippers in the paul trade. big day for new orleans. drew brees sets the record and the new-look hornets win their opener 85-84. >>> that's your look at sports on "early today." i'm mario solis. >>> who's getting married? who had a baby? who is fighting over a dog? your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, this is where all dads would like to greet their newborns for the first time, if they're lucky. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back to "early today" as we go throughout the week, a lot of wet weather. three or four separate storms move into the pacific northwest. none of them by themselves is blockbuster, big, huge storm. but the cumulative affect, rivers will rise by the weekend. today's forecast from medford, northward. on and off rain. especially in coastal areas. vegas, phoenix, tucson, everyone looking nice. and a peek at wednesday, more of th

humphries is back to doing what he does best. a double-double against washington. nets beat the wiz 90-84. >>> no chris no problem for the hornets. down one to the suns in final seconds and it's gordon hitting the big shot for the lead. gordon came over from the clippers in the paul trade. big day for new orleans. drew brees sets the record and the new-look hornets win their opener 85-84. >>> that's your look at sports on "early today." i'm mario solis. >>> who's getting married? who had a baby? who is fighting over a dog? your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, this is where all dads would like to greet their newborns for the first time, if they're lucky. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back to "early today." a lot of heavy rain moving up the eastern seaboard. wet snow mixing in over illinois and indiana. temps are warm enough that a lot of that will not accumulate. once we get to tonight, that's when the snow should accumulate. areas like cleveland, erie, maybe even pittsburgh, buffalo, syracuse, that's where you will see snow on the ground. today's forecas

humphries is back to doing what he does best. a double-double against washington. nets beat the wiz 90-84. >>> no chris paul, no problem for the hornets. down one to the suns in final seconds and it's gordon hitting the big shot for the lead. gordon came over from the clippers in the paul trade. big day for new orleans. drew brees sets the record and the new-look hornets win their opener 85-84. >>> that's your look at sports on "early today." i'm mario solis. >>> who's getting married? who had a baby? who is fighting over a dog in your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, this is where all dads would like to greet their newborns for the first time, if they're lucky. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back to "early today." the forecast does have heavy rain coming up the east coast as we go throughout the day today. right now already watching some really heavy rain around atlanta all the way back down through georgia, thunderstorms in the northern portion of florida. eventually we'll get the storm to the north and it will tap into just enough cold air in the back l

humphries is back to doing what he does best. had a double-double against washington. nets beat the wiz, 90-84. >>> finally, no chrisaul, no problem for the hornets. down one to the suns in final seconds and it's gordon hitting the big shot for the lead. of course, gordon came over from the clippers in the paul trade. big day for new orleans. drew brees sets the record and the new-look hornets win their opener 85-84. and that's your first look at sports. i'm mario solis. >> for another quick look at the weather here's bill karins with a weather channel forecast. >> some snow in the forecast for once and if you look outside right now in st. louis it's snowing pretty good. i'm not sure we really expected it but on the back side it's cold enough that it's falling from the sky. actually a lot of the white you see is rain changing over to snow throughout the ohio valley and, you know, funny to be excited about the first snow of the season at the end of december but that's what we're dealing with in some areas. interstate 70 snow changing from st. louis over to indianapolis, up to ft. wayne, a batch of moderate snow that

humphries aka, the former mr. kim kardashian. he blows a 21-point lead, they fall to the nets. the wizards visit the hawks tomorrow night. >>> early show begins in just about six minutes. chrisragge is standing by with a preview of what's coming up. >> mike, good morning. shoppers filled the stores the day after christmas looking for discounts. we'll have monday sales figures and show you why retailers are having a good season. we'll take a look at women hitting the shooting range in record numbers. some claim it is for sport. others self-defense. all the women claim they find a focus that's helping to redefine their femininity. my advice to you, stay on their good side. much more coming up on "the early show." >> thank you, chris. we'll have one more check of weather and traffic when 9news now returns. when it comes to getting my family to eat breakfast, i could use all the help i can get. like nutella, a delicious hazelnut spread that's perfect on multigrain toast, even whole-wheat waffles, for a breakfast that my kids love and i feel good about serving. and nutella is made with simple, quality ingredients, like hazelnuts, skim milk, and a hint of cocoa. it's quick, easy a

"tmz" is reporting that nba star kris humphries felt quote am blushed in the tv interview spins since he split from reality tv star chrisovascular. the 24 claims the interview would not focus on the failed marriage. duh. here is what he told "good morning america" today. >> it's been but through everything i'm focused on family and, preparing for basketball. basketball always something i've taken really serious and, you know, i continue to do that and, you know, just moving forward. jon: if only kim had taken the marriage as seriously as he takes basketball. kardashian filed for divorce 72 days after their wedding. last week, humphries filed for annulment of their happy union. kim bouncing back from the split. she agreed to host a knew year's bash in las vegas. jenna: tough critic, isn't he. he is tough that jon scott. other news, he is spend reporter erin andrews is filing a $10 million lawsuit. this is refiling after suit filing regarding a 2008 incident which a man secretly videotaped her inside her nashville hotel room. the suit seeks $6 million for marriott hotels for allegedly not preventing the incident and goes

think it's gotten to the point where chris is angry and this is his way of saying you know what, i'm not going to go away quietly. >> in escalating the fight, humphriesd. >> by nullifying the marriage, he could also potentially void their prenup, present any question for spousal report and satisfy his religious conscience. but experts say a judge granting the annulment is not likely. >> he has to show clear and convincing evidence to show a judge that he entered into this marriage under false pretenses. >> whatever his motive, finances, religion, a truly broking heart, one thing is clear, humphries is giving kardashian a dose of his reality. >> just ahead, we'll switch gears and spend some time with the man behind the fonz and pretty woman. now, the new year's count down begins, but first, this is today on nbc. get the technology they love, on the network they deserve. like the powerful droid charge by samsung, or get the samsung stratosphere, and for a limited time, get twice the data for the same low price. verizon. >>> still to come on today, jerry sandusky speaks out on that interview he gave the new york times and what it could mean to the case