. >> luke evan is gaston, the narcissistic brute vying for belle's affects. >> i would say gaston ise hasn't got special powers. what he does, how he manipulates, and rallies a crowd of villagers to do something that they will regret. he does all thatten h ein human. >> plays on people's fear and the fear of the unknown. >> adding some light to the darkness, the actor brought olaf to person. >> lafue is a blind follower who is either desperately in love with the idea of gaston or wants to be gaston. >> me neither. >> he hears this, almost demagoguery coming out of gaston and he questions it. i think that is interesting. >> lafue also question his feelings for gaston. sparking an unexpected gay backlash from russia, the cultural ministry there restricting children under 16 from seeing the movie. director bill about accepting people for who they really are. on the screen, we will see everybody. and that was important to me. ♪ there she goes >> reporter: at its core, a mortality tale, with sweeping themes. underscored by soaring music and lyrics. ♪ tune as the old as time >> the oscar w

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would come out with lines from the song "gaston."answers in all of my decorating. at times people come up with that line and i didn't even remember that line. >> kind of like when people see you and "think this is "entertainment tonight." they do that. they really do. he appeared in "rent" and miss saigon. >>> all right, coming up next, meet hgtv's new home improvement couple. are they taking over for the divorcing "flip or flop" stars. then, gary from chicago with his fiance, wearing jennifer aniston sunglasses. what's next for the couple? >>> and our cher exclusive. how the single 70-year-old meets men. >> it's not like you can join eharmony.com. >> closed captioning provided by -- creating a cleaner environment by using cleaner energy sources like solar, wind and natural gas. we've reduced carbon emissions by nearly 25%, which is the equivalent of taking close to two million cars off the road. cleaner air and cleaner water. it's good for all of us. dominion. depend on us for more than energy. >>> how do stars go out on a night out

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they clapped after the gaston number.ve a musical screen background. i did nine years on the boards in the west end of london. >> jimmy: oh, really? when did you start doing that? how old were you when you started singing in front of people? >> oh, in front of people. i was about 10 i think. >> jimmy: 10. >> yes. i come from a little village in south wales. a very small place. we used to have these competitions. they'd be in rugby clubs. working men's clubs basically. they used to have competitions. when i was 10 i remember going to do one. and the pianist, his name was byron. you got money for it. i won it, actually. but we turned up and he had two fingers missing. and he was the pianist. so "danny boy," which my number, my winning number, was missing a lot of important chords. [ laughter ] so my training was fantastic. but i got 500 quid for it. >> jimmy: wow. that's a lot of money. >> that's a lot of money for a 10-year-old. >> jimmy: i wonder what the eight-fingered pianist got for playing along with you. >> i think h

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there is a theatricality about gaston. ridiculous. >> one look you say come into the light.xpression. it feels real. >> well it was. >> come into the light. it was my real face making the expression to emma. >> how do you get the mix, sing, acting. >> singing is just an extension of the feeling. it's what you can't express otherwise. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: what big themes jump out at you? >> love conquers all. look what is inside the person not what is on the outside of the person. >> will you join me for dinner? >> tremendous nostalgia around it. >> the film contains important messages. its strength in its unapologetic, romance, and, its so hopeful, and it is so full of joy. >> and lots of dancing. >> and lots of dancing. >> we all dance. we all dance. >> juju chang, abc news, london. >> i am so excited. >> i can't wait to see it. >> feel really bad for who ever sits next to me. >> your husband. >> i know all the word to all the songs. >> peebo bryson is alive. a member of humanity of the planet. whew. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now" -- informing insomniacs for two d

lefou is somebody who on one day wants to be gaston and on another day wants to kiss gaston," he callssmall but significant sub-plot...saying it's a nice, exclusively gay moment in a disney movie." some people believe disney has hinted at homosexuality in the past...frozen's elsa has been discussed in that regard by some. but the director...leaves no doubt about beauty and the beast...which hits theaters march 17th. skies will be clear and chilly tonight with lows in the mid 30s and 40s. tomorrow will likely be the warmest day of the week with highs in the upper 60s in the warmest places. all things considering not bad news for the warriors today concerning kevin durant and his left leg...the all-star forward will be out at least 4 weeks with a sprained mcl and a bone bruise of the tibia the larger bone in the lower leg after those 4 weeks he will be re- evaluated and the team seemed to be optomistic he will return before the playoffs durant injured the knee early in last night's game when zaza pachulia was pushed and fell into him the knee hyperextended durant played a couple more pos

she also does gaston, a popular song. the iconic song "be our guest. " ♪♪ i find it amazing she can play after turning into this character, mrs. pots playing "beauty and the beast." there's a little shade thrown at lindsey because of this video. because if you see those people behind her, some people say they were not playing their instruments. so she has the video to tell you exactly what was going on. >> i'm going to post a version just so you can see, just so everybody can see what it really sounds like. >> they were really playing their instruments. >> funny, she was trying to keep a straight face on how they are playing. >> this kid is so talented man. she really is. and she's so engaging with her music, too. >>> all these people made up to look like their pets. >> there's face art, there are costumes. >> see the final results next "right this minute." >>> and still to come a few brave people see this unique arch and think -- >> incredible climbing to be had. >> see the heart-pounding journey around the curb. >> whoa

i sort of forgot the track of gaston. it is a brilliant role. you laugh at him. >> jimmy: he is a funny monster. >> you go and audition. you're feeling very self-conscious. you try to cover it up. this one, i knew i could do it. i can sing this track. i'll blow him away. he sat literally as close as you. >> jimmy: do you stand when you sing? >> of course. >> jimmy: so he is this close to you. >> and i'm standing in front of him sipping go out gaston. my number of will >> jimmy: why would he do that? >> he was trying to intimidate me. he's not that kind of person but i intimidated him. >> jimmy: you're up here and he's down there. unbelievable. so you make this movie. and josh is in the movie. he is very funny. you have all the magical little things in the film. >> it's crazy. most of the magic you see in the finished project, you never see it when you're shooting it. >> jimmy: we all know how it works. this is not a group of dummies right here. we know what's going on. we're out buying our girlfriend tops, you name it. sorry. >> jimmy: is it tru

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in cco was king at one time gaston county where i grew up. so, you know, it was a dollar a day. i mean, i was -- big money for me at the time. when i look at my social security card it's interesting to see how long it's been since i've been working. day. dollar a >> dollar a day. >> after that, did you continue through your time? > i worked in tobacco fields until around the anal of 14 -- age of 14 or 15 but i was and doctor tobacco high her than -- always knew the people that farmers ng in, the big coming in. because of that, they gave big groceries out k to the car. enjoyed working at colonial grocery store. that was a big achievement for me. you said you were tall for your age. did you play sports? it was one of the greatest ccolades that i had was -- in california. >> when did you begin your public service? my public service in 1982. coached basketball for six university. i was going into private business and had to put in five run for ore i could office. it just so happened we -- a was created that the had filed a lawsuit in a t because it was rural area and there was no af

. >> even josh's two daughters ava and isabella are big fans of luke's gaston. >> they broke my hearts i asked who their favorite character was in the movie looking for a quick pick me up and they were like belle and belle's daddy and the chickens, i love gaston. i was 36 or 37 on the list. >> belle may be top of the list, but in real life emma says she is not what you would expect. >> i'm sillier than i am. it is fine. how do you say it? underpromise, over deliver. people think i'm super serious and i be like, no. >> and the ever modest emma overdelivered and surprised herself with the new role letting lose with a voice she didn't know she had. ♪ >> how daunting was it when you heard you had to sing? >> i was convinced i was florence jenkins. it took some conversations with myself in the mirror a few mornings, you know, get it together. >> man, i was very impressed. >> people don't know that your man-crush on film is gaston. >> he's my favorite. he's my favorite! >> i love that smile on him. on the way, star mom diets. >> i never feel like working out but i have to. >> ava mendez afte

>> he plays gaston's sidekick, le fou. even disney world. listen to this. >> one, two, three. ♪ no one fights like gaston ♪ in a wrestling match nobody fights like gaston ♪ >> i just watched the original movie from 1991, when we were kids. and, um, it was a great flashback. >> um, we were not kids. both of us on this desk were not kids. we were actually -- >> i was gainfully employed. >> some of us. >> thank you. >> thank you for reminding us that we're old, adrian bankert. "pop news" was over. >> she was talking metaphorically. you have a spirit of children. >> she didn't even bring us these doughnuts. >> i will always defend adrian. always. >> okay, real quick. >>> high fashion can be hard to appreciate or understand. we need help here. look at this. this is from the runways. the brand from brazil. >> wait, they braided their hair together? >> i think this is something sisters would do. >> they glued it together. >> braided and walking down the runway simultaneously. >> no. >> this is something you would experiment with

come out with lines from the song "gaston."mount of times i've heard people come out with that line and i didn't even remember that line. >> man, luke evans can belt out a note, can't he? everything about this movie is just spectacular. including the costumes. emma's yellow gown from belle's iconic ballroom scene took 12,000 hours to create. crazy. well, speaking of elaborate gowns, sof out our own fashion topic. ?win. everybody go home. i have my own gold statue already. >> jessica was winning in that gold column gown but her afterparty look really turned up the heat with those sexy cutouts. j.t. seemed a little confused by the cake but there were many oscar transformers. emma stone went from glam to power dressing for the office. while halle and her amazing hair changed to super sexy in the front and party in the back. the 50-year-old ended the night right, stripped out of her dress and went skinny dipping. from nicole kidman to charlize theron gold was definitely a trend. but the star most likely to be named oscar's golden d

come out with lines from the song "gaston." i've heard people come out with that line and i didn't even remember that line. >> man, luke evans can belt out a note, can't he? everything about this movie is just spectacular. including the costumes. emma's yellow gown from belle's iconic 12,000 hours to create. crazy. well, speaking of elaborate gowns, some of those dresses at the oscars still have people talking. and in case you missed it we at "e.t." choose t hand out our own fashion awards, including the -- >>m frothe bottom to the top let me hear you, hollywood! ♪ >> let's talk about your wife first. she looks incredible. >> that's my favorite topic. ? did y >> did you pick this outfit? >> no. we were on our way here, and i was like, i win. everybody go home. i have my own gold statue already. >> jessica was winning in that gold column gown but her afterparty look really turned up the heat with those sexy cutouts. j.t. seemed a little confused by the cake but there were many oscar transformers. emma stone went from glam to pow

spells out gaston for the first time, watch this. >> the examples you did to make them great?? [laughter] >> i've never said this out loud. >> i never spelled it out loud before. [laughter] >> it really holds up and i care about those characters. in this film emma watson was a stronger singer, it would have connected, i love what belle stands for. >> we are going check it out anyway. heather: thank you so much, kevin. go find some green. >> i will. heather: time now is about six minutes until the top of the hour and this disgusting painting depicting officers as pigs could soon be back up on capitol hill, the battle taking central stage today in court. >> the epic military surprise. heather: bringing tears to your eyes for sure. >> i thought i got a cue. ♪ ♪ double a's here, batteries you can trust against the ear hair you can't. without them you're conducting business with an armpit on the side of your head. that's not just some battery. that's a duracell battery. that's a power you can trust. ifover time it canr fromlead to cavities and bad breath. that's why there is bioten

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