. >> i know for the role you wrote a letter to the director gary ross. you have no hesitation of going for what you want, do you? which is great. >> i got great advice a long time ago, you do not get what you don't ask for. if i love something i'll do whatever it takes. >> reporter: sitting at home is when the opportunity to direct "pitch perfect 2" camam around shshwent for it. >> hey sxlm. >> hey, banks. >> why are there so few women directors? >> i find that human beings are not fond of change. parity in hollywood is going to require that those in power share a little of that power and that requires a real partnership with the men in our industry. >> reporter: until then banks has found no shortage of jobs. this year she starred in the hilarious realtor.com commercials. >> this one's going to be a billionaire, aren't you? >> reporter: shared screen time withthhanning tatum in "magic mike xxl." >> give your mama some sugar! >> reporter: and her role in "love and mercy" is getting her early oscar buzz. >> you look really great. >> reporter: the film is

gary with da tea. and porsha williams. >> what up? >> we have a lot of god od stories to get to today. in studio, the biggest boss, rick ross. kellie, this jr. luck is your lucky day, we have a britney spears and prince harry story. >>> something happened to taylor swift. she will not shake it off. last month a former colorado radio personality, robert jackson mueller, in the picture on the right, he filed a lawsuit against taylor swift. he said a couple years ago he took his girlfriend to the taylor swift concert in denver. they went backstage for the meet and greet. he says they're standing there