comedy to contribute to perfectionism and intolerance towards a difference. >> good statement, kathy griffine griffin. >> hollywood reporter is reporting that hbo films is developing a movie detailing the 1991 clarence thomas supreme court nomination hearings known best for anita hill's victim of sexual harassment. >> the actress is kerry washington star of "scandal" and movie will be titled "confirmation" and during "scandal hiatus." sort of. kind of a resemblance. you can sort of see it right? >> they can turn her into -- >> they'll make that work. >> a great actress. i like her. robert downey jr. plays a superhero on the big screen. also a real life hero to one special boy. >> the boy we are talking about, alex, he is 7. born with partially developed right arm. so, ironman took it upon himself to surprise alex with his very own bionic arm. kind of cool. the kid was excited. downey states in character acetone i stark, complimenting him on his bow tie and fitted him for the arm developed for him through a 3-d printer. >> isn't it amazing what 3-d printers can do. look at the little boy. the

kathy griffin quits fashion police. >> fashion police is definitely in cry sils right now. risis right now. they lost two main panelists. >> will the show stick around? >> major shake-up on fashion police. >> kathy's leaving after only seven episodes. >> it's over. >> she announced it on twitter. quote, i discovered that my style does not fit with the creative direction of the show. adding, there is plenty to make fun of in pop culture without bringing people's bodies into it. >> she didn't agree with the tone that they wanted the show to have. >> kathy also said she had been thrilled to continue the legacy of joan rivers on the show. the comedians were longtime friends. >> she's been a doll.

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good appearance there. >> they go a good job. >>> "fashion police," my goodness, this time it's kathy griffin seven episodes. >> she tweeted her style does not fit with the creative direction, a bit of a fallout after giuliana rancic's insensitive remarks about zendaya coleman's hairtile at the oscars. >> to word about a possible replacement. >> a lottery ticket holder who failed to claim $1 million in winnings has now lost the jackpot for good? that winning ticket sold in southern california last september as the claiming deadline approached lottery offs released surveillance video of the mystery man buying that ticket. hoping he'd come forward. he did. but without that winning ticket which he lost. >> now the prize money is going to go to california public schools. >> at least it's a good cause. >> give the man the money. they're telling us he's the guy who won. >> but it goes to california public schools. how do you argue with that? you know what a lot of people win money and then their lives go -- >> and a lot win it and it goes -- things go well. >> all right. well, i'm sorta mr. craig.

and new kathy griffin, she's out.t a letter and said i wanted my comedy to be used to make fun of people in pop culture and beautiful people and beautiful dresses but i never wanted to change into making fun of peoples bodies and giving complexions to certain celebrities. she said i thought i could come in and use my comedy and just shift things around or dynamic around a little bit and she says it is not happening. it is too mean spirit of the show. she doesn't want to be part of it anymore. >> she's upset with the writers then do you think, dax. >> there has been talks about writers, producers, just after joan is gone. that was one of the big reasons kelly quit because she said i'm in the happy that the way the show is produced any longer. i think that you don't have joan a at the helm will anymore. she was like the guiding force of that show and her jokes were different when they came out of her mouth then other peoples mouth on her mouth. >> her jokes were so over the top. >> when i saw someone to replace joan i t

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we're learning about a surprised departure for kathy griffin.n and because body image directions are playing a part. >> welcome to fashion believe -- did. >> it is a bust for this fashion police officer. after hosting seven episodes kathy griffin has had enough of the show. the outspoken comedienne writes about body shaming. there is plenty to make fun in pop culture, adding i do not want to use my comedy to contribute to unattainable body perfectism. >> kathy griffin is taking a stand and she'll be applauded for that. she knew what she was getting into signing up to be host of the fashion police but she was not comfortable of making fun of the people wearing the clothes. >> she talked to savannah before taking over the seat once occupied by her friend and long-term host the late joan rivers. >> and joan rivers was a good friend of hers and you're filling her seat. >> i will continue in her fearless style of taking no prisoners. we have different styles. i'm more improvisational. >> and this comes two weeks after kelly osborne left the show. she

what, last night against a couple tweets from all the fashionistas out there in an uproar over kathy griffinhe show's direction. now kathy sent out via instagram a quote saying there's plenty to make fun of in pop culture without bringing people's bodies into it. i do not want to use my comedy to contribute to a culture of unattainable perfectionism and intolerance towards difference. last month kelly osborne quit the show. e. said they are grateful for the laughs with "fashion police" to return march 30th with jewel an giuliana rancic. i'm curious to hear what kathy griffin says. i don't know if there was something behind the scenes that we don't know played out when she joined maybe she said i don't want to say this. but when she was interviewed, she said i was ready to bring it. that everyone should be ready because i'm not holding back. i don't understand. >> there's been some speculation in the press that maybe she saw that the ratings weren't that great on the show and to get off before it sinks. >> i had the same thought of you. i thought kathy griffin is hilarious, but what did you t

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kathy griffin quits fashion police after seven episodes.r battle with alzheimer's. >> seems you are still fighting. >> i am fighting. i'm fighting right now. >> and her boots were made for selling. jessica simple on her billion dollar fashion empire young family and new music, live in studio 1a this friday march 13th 2015. >> we are here today! >> we are the university. >> let's go! >> we are new york state! we are --! >> welcome back to today. it's a great morning, we have a crazy crowd at this plaza. >> wow. >> the band is here and the mascots are here. the run to march madness starts on the plaza. let's go inside. in for nat low with a check on the top stories. >> thank you very much. a manhunt is intensifying for whoever opened fire on two police officers early thursday in ferguson missouri. police say they have leads but no suspects in the shooting that wounded both officers. last night there were calls for calm during a candlelight vigil. president obama said there is no excuse for criminal acts. attorney general eric holder calls the

. >>> coming up kathy griffin throwing in the towel on the fashion police. she is second host to quit in less than two weeks. will the show go on. >> our show will go on. >>> hollywood major celebrities mean tweets these are hilarious. >> last night it was president obama's turn you have to see this >>> great song from the rolling stones from the early 1970's, what a beautiful picture. that is not superimposed or anything else. >> i was trying to get to you look at it when you were playing your air piano. >> i saw it but i haven't seen one frame have of empire yet. >> because it comes on so late. >> lauren was trying to explain to it me as was sue and you said it is super salacious, looking for another word and sue loves a alliteration. we will let her wrap her mind around you as we want to you watch empire season finally with us. we are having a viewing party next wednesday night at miss tootsie's bar and restaurant at 1314 south street. the party starts at 8:00 p.m. all right, sue, super salacious soap opera. >> okay. a lot of us are hooked on this one. it

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. >>> "fashion police," my goodness, this time it's kathy griffin walking away after just seven episodesher style does not fit with the creative direction of the show. a veiled reference to the fallout after giuliana rancic's insensitive remarks about zendaya coleman's hairstyle at the oscars. >> and no word about a possible replacement. >>> and finally here, a lottery ticket holder whoiled claim $1 millioning now lost the jaood. >> that winning ticket sold in southern california last mbe aimline appr surveillance video of mystery man buytick hoping he'd com bt thg ti >> now the prize money is going to go to cali >> at least it's a od c >> givhre u he >> but it goes to cfrni hgh th an peop lives go -- >> and a lot of them win it a it goes -- thin >> all right. it helps make sure you only pay for what's right for you not someone sorta like you. i think i blacked out from fear... did we ask him where mr. craig was? we did. esurance. backed by allstate. click or call. wow, i've been claritin clear for 10 days! when your allergies start, doctors recommend taking one non-drowsy claritin every

the show lost kelly osbourne and kathy griffin. the remaining hosts and producer will be back. e! is part of nbc universal. >>> it's 4:51 time to look at our forecast. even about we may not want to hear what chuck bell has to say. >> i don't like the evil glances i'm get beingting here. >> we had such a beautiful day yesterday and just like that -- >> i went out and did eight miles yesterday afternoon. we get home and my dog said how about eight more. she's a nut job. but our spring fling is all but gone. i put out a tweet last friday from the beach saying you should not be fooled by a couple warm days and winter has returned. 73 yesterday, our warmest day say december the 1st. 20 to 30 degrees colder this afternoon than it was yesterday afternoon. so i hope you soaked it all in yesterday. 37 now at reagan national. bit of a breeze out there. has windchills back down below the freezing mark. hourly temperatures still going down down, down. cold he isest part of the day right before the sun comes up. and it will stay in the 30s through about 9:00 10:00. nearly 50 degrees by 3:00 th

now kathy griffin is out, 13 days after kelly osbourne walks. >> fashion police is definitely in crisisly left. and who is filling in now that the panel is down to two. >> then, we're with the gang from empire. ♪ >> the show's soundtrack topple madonna's album? >> she will always be the queen. >> i better get to singing. i need a track. i need a grammy. >> as the president and first lady hit hollywood. >> that's pretty good. >> we spent the day with lucky magazine's editor and chief. how does it feel to be the anna wintour of the digital age? >> crazy day. >> plus, cybill shepherd's new

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this come on the heels of kelly osborne and kathy griffin's departures from the show. >>> japan crowneds universe japan. she will represent japan in this year's miss universe pageant. ♪ all right now baby it's all right now ♪ ♪ remember that '70s hit by the band free. andy fraser who co-wrote the song has died. they haven't determined the cause of death. he was 62. >>> and hit tv show empire extended its reign into billboard's album chart. the soundtrack grabbed the top spot beating madonna's latest album "rebel heart". >> the "empire thing" is taking off. >> a great show. >> are you part of it? >> i'm on the bandwagon, yes. >> soundtrack. now i know what to get you, birthday present. >> i'm dara brown this is "early today." we hope it is just your first stop of the day on nbc. minnesota winters are brutal it's tough being cooped up it gets a little stale. when dad opens up the window what's the first thing he does? the tobin stance spring is in the air and pollen, dog hair... the sunshine looks like fairy dust. (doorbell) whoa! what's this? swiffer sweeper! swiffer dusters! removes up

." >>> kathy griffin's light ining fast exit from fashion police. why she really left.ed by one of her cohosts. the behind the scenes turmoil over the golden globess and what was the final straw. >> and cathy is saying today. and will the show go on without letter. >> president obama faces his mean twits. >> how do you make obama's eyes light up. shine a flash flight his ears. that's pretty good. >> what was it like on being kimmel with president. >> charissa is on with shawn and charlize after the show why they are binge watching the bachelor. >> and empire mania with taraji p. henson and lee daniels. i heard you are working on getting oprah on the show next season. >> i'm going to drag her by her hair. >> a big surprise for a 7-year-old missing an arm. >> bang nailed it. >> >> this is "extra" at universal studios hollywood, the entertainment capital of l.a. >> hey, everyone. welcome to "extra." i'm mario lopez.

. >>> kathy griffin on spin control pr tour after quitting "fashion police." >> why she asked her starspeak out for her. >>> plus all the hookups and stripdowns from tonight's "dwts" premiere. >> speed yoes bikinis, yeah. >>> this is "extra" at universal studios hollywood, the entertainment capital of l.a.

it follows the departures of former cohost shelly osbourne and kathy griffin.tars and look at the oscars. she just wants to try new things. the show was not for her. it was a show about fashion and turning all this drama. >> she was the show. >> she was the show. but her daughter who loved produces the show. >> joan was the show. for joan rivers. >> all talented. >> some people aren't one-of-a-kind. >> our jamie fox katie holmes, hollywood's hottest couple. question mark bing. i don't know. "people" magazine recording that the two have been spending a lot of time together over the past year, but it's not a serious thing. we reached out to katie holmes and jamie fox. this is not the first time rumors have swirled around these two. 2013 they were spotted at a charity event. they denied they were involved back then. it should be noted that jamie fox and tom cruise starred together in 2004. can they hang out and not be like ooh, they're dating? >> for the next story, also do the punctuation. >> i wanted to stress that. >> big baby news. it's a baby girl for jude la

. >>> "the fashion police" has kathy griffin following kelly osbourne out the door.ounced her departure. she had replaced joan rivers. griffin says her style doesn't mesh. and she criticized how fashion police critiques celebrity looks. i don't want to use my comedy to contribute to a culture of unprofessionalism and intolerance towards difference. >>> 6:15. let's look how this friday the 13th is going. >> lucky for some. not so lucky for others. let's look at the toll plaza where the metering lights were turned on at 5:37 this morning. the commuter lanes are a great way to go. they're whizzing on by. no delays on the upper deck. this is 101 northbound at the 880 overcrossing. no delays. a couple of trouble spots. we had an earlier stalled flatbed truck at west grand. the truck is gone. but there's roadwork in the area now. that's causing the delay as you make your way toward oakland. southbound dumbarton bridge. a stalled truck in the slow lane. just a heads-up warning there. >>> here's a look at the forecast for this friday. and a look at mike, too. >> turn away. i

comedienne kathy griffin is leaving the show after seven episodes. in a statement, she said her style didn't fit with the sometimes critical nature of the show? griffin was tapped to replace the late joan rivers. her departure comes after kelly osborne left the show following a joke by the co-host about actress zendaya coleman's dreadlocks last month. >> are you sure that's not a soap opera? >> sounds like it. who should play clarence thomas in a new hbo movie in the works. >> steven medlock wrote don chedl. another writes a movie? move on people. >> other suggestions on the abc 7 facebook change samuel l. jackson, tyler perry and wesley snipes. >> lot of good ideas there. >> thanks for joining in, everybody. >> all right ahead on abc 7 news, coming up. >> we hear from firefighters who rushed into a burning house in a desperate attempt to save a mother and her three children after a jet crashed into their home in gaithersburg. >> plus, alison will introduce us to a special working woman combining the need to get easy food on the go while keeping it he

. >> then, kathy griffin gets candid on her fashion police exit. >> it jus right fit for me. >> and dolceo-to designers for the stars. >> whatever people's choice. >> after their homophobic manifesto goes viral, is the d & g brand hanging on its last thread? then the stand-up comedian who set off the bill cosby sexual assault scandal. >> comedian hannibal burris said it. >> now, hannibal burris speaks out for the first time time on his role in cosby's collapse. >> i was talking about stuff that was out there already. >> let's go inside. >> hanable. >> hanable. >> you're my favorite comedian. >> shut up man. >> now, the latest pop culture and celebrity news delivered to you 24/7, it's "the insider" together with yahoo! >>> hello, everybody welcome to the insider. >> let's start with the big trending story we are following closely. >> the latest, strangest twist in the bizarre story of robert durst. >> the heir to one of the country's wealthiest real estate families. already acquitted of one murder charged. now charged with another. >> the story dominating the headlines. the focus of the ri

. >>> "the hollywood reporter" says kathy griffin is leaving "fashion police" after only seven episodesquote i do not want to use my comedy to contribute to a culture of unattainable perfectionism and intolerance toward difference. >>> and in ohio the columbus dispatch reports on the huge 44-pound weight loss of dennis the dachshund. the owner fed it fast food burgers and pizza but a new owner put him on a diet and walks. he's a slim attractive 12 pounds. his owner says he wants to play with everybody. >> oh my goodness. that's great. >> i need to get myself some dog food. what was it. dennis looks drastically better. >> no no just stop the pizza and burgers. >> i can't do it charlie. i know, moderation. >>> a new report shows that naturally the gender weight gap will close, in get this 2058. that means women won't get equal pay for 43 years in some states they will wait much longer. women earn 78 cents for every -- for every dollar a man makes. cbs news business analyst jill schlesinger is with us. >> i don't like this study. >> you may be 84. there are some states where it's even wors

. >>> the hollywood reporter says kathy griffin is leaving "fashion police" only after seven episodesote, i do not want to use my comedy to contribute to a culture of unattainable perfectionism and intolerance towards difference. >>> in ohio the columbus dispatch reports on the huge 44-pound weight loss for dennis the dachshund. he weighed 56 pounds when its owner fed it fast food burgers and pizza. a new owner put him on a diet of dog food and long walks. now dennis is a slim and healthy and attractive 12 pounds. his owner says he wants to play with everybody. >> oh, my goodness. >> what a difference. >> you go dennis. >> i need to get myself some dog food. what was it? dennis looks drastically better. >> no, no no just stop the pizza and burgers. >> i can't do it. >> moderation. i need to learn that word. >>> this morning, a new report paints a stark picture of wage equality in america. it forecasts that nationally the gender wage gap will close in get this 2058. that means women won't get equal pay for 43 years. in some states they will wait much longer. federal data show women ear

turning and people are taking on comments made and taken to social meaddiamedia, one of the reason kathy griffinwouldn't have gotten much response. people might have laughed about it, but people are saying enough is enough and we will not tolerate it. >> comedians have almost taken an extension and joan rivers said we are all a little too sensitive and as a comedian that's what matee do. >> the reaction will be much bigger than in the past. >> since then they apologized and we will keep you up to date. >> this next one is interesting. so many of us out there and here, if you are a parent you struggle with the dilemma of how much time do you spend with your kids and how much will it affect them and their quality of life. there is a new study that looks at both parents and moms. they found that the amount of time they were 3 and 11 it said they have no impact on how they turn out. i find it hard to believe. you have to spend time on this. you try to make that work. this one focused on more on moms. >> it's not an endorsement for a week at a time and being a great parent. if you can find that combi