they, along with host conan o'brien and justin bieber and jennifer hudson attended the annual washington event. the event raises money for the children's national hospital. >>> now for a look at your national and regional weather, here is nbc meteorologist bill karins with the weather channel forecast. it's good to see you. it's been so long. >> morning. >> did you see the lights over there? >> that would be a special treat. >> spectacular. >> and if i ever have to sing in public, i want jennifer hudson next to me. i think even i would sound good. hope you had a wonderful weekend. here is what we're looking at out there. the rain will cause travel issues in southern california. it looks like i-5 is going to be very wet this morning. los angeles already some stuff on the radar popping up. and we will have locally heavy downpours, too, which will cause problems on the road. you notice this area of low pressure is going to be with us for a good portion of two days. as it pushes on through, snow levels are going to drop at some of the higher elevations. there are winter storm warnings. now t

. >>> jennifer hudson and her family held a toy drive near chicago. jennifer and her sister passed out toys to families who needed help. >>> the hudson family has helped similar toy give aways in the past. >>> news time is 5:15, weather news, severe wind storm brought down trees and power lines across washington state. pulled crews away from families and forced the families to come up with a plan b when it came to cooking dinners. one driver tried to slam on his brakes to have power pole fall behind him. another couple got home to find power was out as well. >> we didn't expect anything like that. >> thousands are still in the dark this morning. >>> we've got winds, 20, 30 miles per hour. down to 44 baltimore. 0s on the west and north side -- 30s on the west and north side. see the core of the cool air, it's not that cold with mid-20s in chicago and pushing 38 in atlanta, georgia. push ing south and east. return flow as the next system starting to gather strength as you can see this. highlights two things, little trough swinging through. we've got clou

from kirstie alley, how the stars are helping you stay slim. >> this is jennifer hudson on the set of is about believing in yourself to achieve goals. >> only "e.t." can show you jennifer side by side with her 22-year-old self in a new ad for weight watchers. ♪ i believe in miracles >> this is taken from "american idol" from seven years ago when she was noticeably heavier. >> i knew i was singing my way to something. i didn't know what or when or how. i believe there was something in store for me. >> the stars are eager to lock in a weight loss endorsement and for a very good reason. >> the science of losing weight has translated into big business. it's become a $60 billion industry, nearly $400 billion worldwide with celebrities leading the charge. >> i have lost over 65 pounds on jenny craig. >> kirstie alley started with jenny craig but was dropped by the company when she regained weight. she developed her own line called organic liaison. >> this is about not being deprived. >> you should have anything you want, right, mark? >> right. >> weight watchers is the market leader followe

jennifer hudson also performed. the first family is there. sasha and melia were in attendance. medical center. >> remember when they were just little girls? >> they are growing up. >> it is 4:57 right now and 29 degrees. >>> if you're looking for the perfect christmas present there is an application for that.

they, along with host conan o'brien and justin bieber and jennifer hudson attended the annual washington event. the event raises money for the children's national hospital. >>> now for a look at your national and regional weather, here is nbc meteorologist bill karins with the weather channel forecast. it's good to see you. it's been so long. >> morning. >> where was our invitation to that christmas party at the white house? >> oh, that one? must have got lost in the mail with all the other ones. >> that's exactly what i was thinking. >> i think you would show up if you were invited to that one. good morning, everyone. here is a look at your forecast. it was tranquil and a lot of people got their shopping done or at least attempted to. we have pretty night weather to start our week. this is the weather pattern as we went through the weekend and now into the beginning of the week. big low pressure yesterday moving into california. the weekend weather pattern is going to watch this storm ever so slowly shifting across the country. mild air has returned. the bitterly cold air, it's trapped

jennifer hudson touts weight watchers, the brand leader.the big criticism is, i don't like the taste of that prepackaged food. >> i tasted these, my gosh. the cookies are wonderful. i could go on and on. i love the lasagna. >> reporter: she's undaunted by research that suggests 80% of most dieters regain weight on national weight loss plans. as someone that has yo-yoed back and boforth, what makes this on different? >> it's a matter of learning the maintenance. and they have a program for that. for janet jackson, 2011 has been a year of blank? >> a great deal of happiness, some sadness. >> reporter: like reliving the trauma of her brother's death. during the trial of conrad murray, who is now serving a four-year jail sentence. when it came to the trial, you tweeted out, "justice has been served." what did you mean by that? >> exactly that. even though it doesn't bring my brother back, that would be the ultimate, but the best was done at that moment. >> reporter: it must be terrible, sitting in that courtroom. >> it was difficult on all of u

so ago, we sit down and what kind of watching it and then all of a sudden there's jennifer hudson, this exquisite woman who we love this town we embrace, we're so excited to know was in a movie, here's jennifer hudson, she's playing a 28 year-old woman who, despite having fewer resources, having just arrived in the big city, for some reason speaking with a southern accent although she was from st. louis, missouri, is able to come into the life of a white woman for whom she works and fix her love life, our website, her household, all of -- like in 15 minutes flat eared now, that is the mammy, my friends. you do understand that if you're a 45 year-old woman and you have a 28 year-old assistant, your job is to be the mentor to that young woman. your job as a for the good woman is the kind of show her the ropes, but when this magical behavior happens the other direction and this person just literally has the key to fix, and is thrilled to fix all of it, and the fact through to fix all of these circumstances for the ugliest bag ever appeared on any "sex and the city" ever, at the point you k

. ♪ >> jennifer hudson's duet with her former heavier self. break down hollywood's heavier slim downs. >> you shouldn't have to be deprived, should you, mark. >> no. >> kaley cuoco without her engagement ring. is she h

you know, me and jennifer hudson. >> jay: oh, you and jennifer hudson? okay. >> yeah. know, they just wanted to get a couple of good looking people to advertise their product. [ laughter ] >> jay: right, right, right. yeah. so, how does this work? do you go after them? do they come to you? how do you get this kind of gig? >> jay, i don't think fat people go looking out for fat stuff. [ laughter ] >> jay: i don't know. i mean, do they stop you in the street? i mean, how does this work? >> well, you know, i actually had had opportunities to do other products, to be honest with you. but, i don't think you can give a fat person a little meal -- >> jay: right. >> -- and think they're not gonna cheat. >> jay: right. right. [ laughter ] >> i just don't believe that. the thing i like about weight watchers. number one, i eat regular food. >> jay: you >> but, i'm learning to eat vegetables. i did not eat vegetables or fruit. >> jay: okay. >> and on our program, fruit is free, and most vegetables don't count. >> jay: oh, okay. now, even when you were playing you didn't eat vegeta

they, along with host conan o'brien and performers justin bieber and jennifer hudson, attempted the 30th annual christmas in washington event. along with the concert, the event also raises funds for the children's national hospital. >>> now for a look at the national weather we turn to nbc meteorologist bill karins with the weather channel forecast. are you ready for christmas? >> i am. >> are you? >> i hesitate because i still have stuff to do, like a lot of people. >> you have the tree up? >> yes. it was a big accomplishment. yourself? >> i got a tree, it's this big, but it's up. >> a mini tree, right? >> exactly. >> like charlie brown christmas tree. good morning, everyone. hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. not a lot of bad weather to talk about out there. a lack of snow getting to be more and more of a conversation around the country. right now all the really cold air, the kind of air mass that when you step outside really gets your attention, the air mass you need the scarf and gloves and to bunded up, that's stuck in canada. the jet stream is up to the north for this time of y

. >> even the first family got into the holiday spirit and sang with justin bieber and jennifer hudsons held at the national building museum. proceeds benefit the children's medical center. before the concert, the first family greeted patients dressed as elves and gave them a basket full of children's books. how cute. the concert was hosted by comedian and late night tv host conan o'brien. the concert will air friday on tnt. >> love that green dress too. didn't mariah carey do it last year and she was pregnant? >> really? i don't remember. >> i think so. they always pull in maj

the first family got into the holiday spirit and sang with justin bieber and jennifer hudson. the concert took place at the national building museum. proceeds benefit the children's medical center. before the concert, the first family greeted patients dressed as elves and gave them a basket full of books. the concert will air friday on tnt. >> the elves were so cute. >> yes, indeed. >>> when we continue, a movie flops at the box office. >>> jennifer aniston makes the list of hottest women of all time. who men ranked in the top three. >> alec bald win apologizes to himself. american airlines is not laughing. billy bush joins us with the latest. >>> outrage after a virginia woman lied for years about suffering from cancer. >>> get ready for austin powers, the musical. that's right. actor mike meyers is in talks of turning it into a musical on broadway. he would be heavy in writing it, but not starring in it. he signed a deal to write and star in a fourth austin powers movie. it could reach theaters by 2013. >>> lindsay lohan has her $5,000 purse back. whoever took it took the ca

jennifer hudson won the most inspiring transformation. >> she has had an amazing transformation. >> boyoks terrific. >> yes, she does. britney spears has had the best comeback. now she's engaged. >> yeah. >> her hair grew back, which helps. >> lady gaga was the person most in need of a makeunder. >> i think she looks great when you see her just sort of like a normal person. >> lindsay lohan needs a makeover of her life, they say. kate middleton has the best celebrity wardrobe title. >> always so elegant. >> snooki, now that she looks good, she gets the most in need of an attitude adjustment. >> what? >> that was very testy. and cruel. >> we've got santa for that! santa! >> ho ho ho ho ho! >> santa, do you watch "the jersey shore"? >> sometimes. only when i feel it will be exciting! >> is there a little girl anywhere around you? where is she? hannah? where's hannah? >> she's there with grandma. she's here today because i'm going to read my little three gifts book today. hannah and a bunch of kids -- >> natalie's little boy is going to be here, too. tom's eye ware is doing something reall

they rubbed elbows with the like of justin bieber, jennifer hudson and victoria justice or should i say they rubbed shoulders with the first family. obamas sang also christmas carols before the president made those remarks. they were joined by vice president joe biden and his wife dr. jill biden at the national building museum last night. >> good stuff. still trying to pick out that perfect christmas industry? do you go with the real thing or an artificial one this year. >> that is a question for some folks. stay with us. h us. >>> this is major jason johnson coming to you from kabul, afghanistan. i want to say hi and happy holidays to my wife shayla and my kids. love you guys, see you soon.  ♪ me and you ♪ a little rendezvous ♪ that special something ♪ that will carry you through ♪ that little reward ♪ for all the things you do [ female announcer ] luscious, creamy filling -- perfectly combined with our intense, slow-melting chocolate -- the one and only ghirardelli squares chocolate. for all the things you do. ghirardelli. moments of timeless pleasure. >>> the redskins fell to the

family attending the 30th annual christmas in washington benefit now, also there, justin bieber, jennifer hudsong christmas carolls. >> boy those kids are growing up. >> we would like you to be a part of the fox 5 holiday tradition, donate an ornament to the fox 5 christmas tree, it will be donated to a worry charity in the dc region we have a special thanks to angela taft of northeast dc for sending us this beautiful ornament i really like this one thank you for that angela. send an ornament to the address on your screen fox 5, 5151 wisconsin avenue northwest. >>> a first for oprah winfrey's o magazine there is a man on the cover. it is dr. oz and dr. oz will join us live to talk about that and some special guests on the show this week next after the break. >> i want to ask him did he squeeze into that picture while they were shooting oprah? >>> plus grammy nominated, platinum selling r&b artist, carl thomas is here in studio. he will perform a song from his latest album stay with us, 9:41 a.m. l an ordinary breakfast pastry that's been wrappedd in a flaky crust stuffe

president obama, his wife michelle and daughters saying carols with stars, including jennifer hudsonnd justin bieber it was a benefit for the children's national medical center. the obamas visited patients before the hop. >> obama girls envy of all -- teens and preteens hanging out with justin bieber. >>> occupy protesters vowing to shutdown port of oakland in less than an hour from now. truckers and dock workers are saying no way live with the latest on the brewing showdown. >> reporter: i'm katie marzullo, a diesel spill over the weekend shutdown stanley hall and some of that diesel leaked into the san francisco bay. we'll let you know how cleanup efforts are going as well as the status of the building. today is the first day of finals week. >>> south bay soldier support group becomes the latest target of a growing scanner scam at lucky supermarkets. >> good morning. not looking at any travel delays across the nation. some rain in the southeast, back home wet weather continues for southern california mountains snow we could see delays stack up here throughout the afternoon. just sc

. >> even the first family got into the holiday spirit and sang with justin bieber and jennifer hudson. ♪ the concert was held at the national building museum si with is always lovely. the concert benefits the children's medical center. and the first family greeted patients dressed as elves -- how cute are they? gave them a basketful of christmas books. it was hosted by comedian and late night tv host conan o'brien. it will air friday on tnt. >> i heard through the grapevine -- we won't know until we see it televised. but the president called justin bieber justin biber on accident. >> he knows justin bieber. >> we work in tv. slip of the tongue. i think he definitely knew who it was. and how many times do we mess up barack obama's name? >> how about tom kierein? nobody messes up your name. >> took me until third grade to get it right. thanks, mom and dad. >>> we are starting off the morning very cold. we can spell that easily. k-o-h-l-d, as joe would say. it's so cold we can't even spell right. there is the scene over the potomac river. there is reagan national airport. look at the fir

also there, justice tip bieber, jennifer hudson. the event was hosted by conan o'brien.his is the 30th year as you heard the president say t airs friday at 8:00 p.m. on tnt. christmas in washington benefits children's national medical center. the first lady will visit children's later today. >>> coming up member, we'll head to new york. we'll talk with the folk up at fox business network. stores normally see an uptick in shopping and shoplifting this time year. wait until you hear what is the number one pick for the shoplifters. >> earmuffs? >> no. >> okay. as we take you to break, how much money would have you to make to consider yourself rich? >> i'll take that 06 spinning around there. >> most people said $100,000 a year. only 4% said a million dollars or more. we're back in a moment. nt. to make a commitment is to see things through. confident that no matter what the obstacles we can build something better, together. with the planned combination of at&t and t-mobile, we're making a commitment, to create a stronger network for all our customers. we will invest an addi

. >> even the first family got in on the holiday spirit and sang with justin bieber and jennifer hudson♪ the concert was held at the national building museum. proceeds benefit the children's medical center. before the concert, the first family greeted patients dressed as elves and gave them a basketful of children's books. it was hosted by comedian and late night tv shoehost conan o'brien. the concert will air friday on tnt. we love those little elf shoes. >> you need to get those for your daughter. how cute would she be? >> her feet are growing way too fast. [ screaming ] [ zapping ] there goes dwayne's car. oh, man. there goes dwayne's house. whoa! whoa! and there goes dwayne. man, that thing does not like dwayne. [ male announcer ] state farm's got you covered. nice landing. it was. [ male announcer ] get to a better state. >>> right now the virginia tech communit i

all of a sudden there's jennifer hudson. this exclusive woman who we love, whose talent we embrace, who was so excited to know. here is jennifer munson. plan a 28-year-old woman who despite having fewer resources, having just arrived in the big city, and for some reasons begin with a southern accent, although she was from st. louis, missouri is able to come into the life of the white woman for whom she works and texas love life, website, her household, all of 35 like in 15 minutes flat. now, that is it. if you're a 45 year-old woman their job is to be the mentor to the young woman. your job, as a 45-year-old woman , kind of show or the ropes. but when this magical behavior happens the other direction and this person just literally has the keys, and is just go to fix all of it and in fact throat's a fixed immediately is that ever appeared on any sex in the city ever, at that point you know that they have passed and nanny. and mcenroe my friend and i looking at each other and saying, why? why did we discuss the a fund friendly

two jennifer hudsons are always bert than one, right? s are singing the duet with each other. it's part of the weight watchers campaign, with the slim jen, singing "i believe in you and me," compared to the 2004 version, when she was an "american idol" contestant. look how gorgeous she is. she looks great in both. she's so comfortable in her skin today now, that that's what makes her happy. >> she is amazing. >> she is amazing. >>> okay, dan. this is for you. a trending viral video that gives new meaning to downward dog. check out sky dog. >> oh, my gosh. >> he wants to keep his santa pants nice and clean. so, he takes the stairs on his two, front paws. >> is that an accident? >> is this for me because i wear santa pants? or because i'm acrobatic? >> so many reasons this is for you, dan. we don't have enough time to get to. >> as our resident yoga enthusiast and expert, could you -- >> can i do that? not a chance. >> candy bag, instead of pants were too heavy. >>> it's time to get to the show's resident acrobat. that, of course, is sam ch

made of there's nothing you can't do ♪ ♪ where the girls at girls at ♪ ♪ you love your love ♪ >> jennifer hudsonego? >> i'm wild about it. ♪ ♪ party rock is in the house tonight ♪ ♪ everybody just have a good time ♪ ♪ and we gonna make you lose your mind ♪ ♪ party rock is in the house tonight ♪ ♪ everybody just have a good time ♪ ♪ and we gonna make you lose your mind ♪ ♪ everybody just have a good time ♪ ♪ party rock is in the house tonight ♪ ♪ everybody just have a good time ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> wow. >> oh, boy. >> there's a reason we're clapping. it's not for us. we have to thank sabrina farice and jeremy phillips. a fantastic job they did. thanks, guys. >> i had forgotten about 90% of that stuff. >> and thanks to everybody behind the scenes. we saw shots in the control room. people that really get this show on the air every day. >> each and every day. >> amazing. i have to tell you, what a great job this is. >> what a great job. what a great team. you know you're in the right place when you're excited to get up at 4:00 a.m. >> and you had to come back home this year. >> thank you for

justin bieber, cee lo green, jennifer hudson.atch this. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> it is especially great to be here during joyous season when we celebrate a worship child by millions around the world. speak of course, of justin bieber. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ it led me to a miracle >> the story of jesus christ changed the world. for me and for millions of americans. his story filled our hearts and inspired our lives. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> if there's a war on religion from this president or a war on christmas, it certainly wasn't evident. >> you want to replay the whole thing? just replay the whole hour and we will just stand around and watch. >> it was beautiful. >> beautiful evening. >> it was beautiful but just, please -- cnn, just couldn't be more, you know, on one side of this thing. >> well, you think there is a war -- this president has a war on religion? >> no. >> rick perry does. >> i'm not defending rick perry. let's see what rick perry had to say. or you don't have it, i see. >> we had that ad from rick perry on several occasions. >> but wolf, i think there's anoth

nothing you can't do ♪ hey, hey, hey where the girls at ♪ ♪ girls at ♪ your love and your love >> jennifer hudson party rock halloween? ♪ >> george, as your alter ego. >> i wildly approve. ♪ ♪ put your hands up to the sun ♪ ♪ put your hands up to the sun ♪ ♪ get down get down ♪ >> good morning, america. [ cheers and applause ] >> and as much as we miss george, robin and lara, it is so fun to watch that with the three of you, as well. what a year it's been. >>> carson kressley, known here as mr. fun. >> carson. >> that was really great. there was just -- i was only in one shot. so, i brought my own year in review. roll the tape, guys. ♪ >> i'll pop into macy's. ♪ >> cute on me. i just came out of the fireplace. there you go. i'm just doing my job. ♪ lara. you've been very naughty. good work. ♪ >> that's terrific. >> we can all get up. and you can do another somersault on that sofa. that was so spectacular. >> i can do that. i can cartwheel. i can vogue, whatever you need. >> do you have new year's eve plans? >> yes. yes. are you asking me out or what? >> it's my way of letting everybody know that

made of there's nothing you can't do ♪ ♪ where the girls at girls at ♪ ♪ you love your love ♪ >> jennifer hudson>> i'm wild about it. ♪ ♪ party rock is in the house tonight ♪ ♪ everybody just have a good time ♪ ♪ and we gonna make you lose your mind ♪ ♪ party rock is in the house tonight ♪ ♪ everybody just have a good time ♪ ♪ and we gonna make you lose your mind ♪ ♪ everybody just have a good time ♪ ♪ party rock is in the house tonight ♪ ♪ everybody just have a good time ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> wow. >> oh, boy. >> there's a reason we're clapping. it's not for us. we have to thank sabrina farice and jeremy phillips. a fantastic job they did. thanks, guys. >> i had forgotten about 90% of that stuff. >> and thanks to everybody behind the scenes. we saw shots in the control room. people that really get this show on the air every day. >> each and every day. >> amazing. i have to tell you, what a great job this is. >> what a great job. what a great team. you know you're in the right place when you're excited to get up at 4:00 a.m. >> and you had to come back home this year. >> thank you for ever