but for kesha a life in the public eye may have made things worse.y "nightline" co-anchor cynthia mcfadden. ♪ ♪ ooh, ooh >> reporter: she's pop music's tough girl. sexy girl. skinny girl. and she's burning up billboard's top 100 with her new single "timber." ♪ it's going down ♪ i'm yelling timber ♪ now 26, kesha's had ten chart-topping singles in just three years, including "ti "tik tok." ♪ brush my teeth with a bottle of jack ♪ >> she showed off her good girl party time credentials. >> life on the road can get pretty craze xwrip. >> reporter: on the mtv reality show "kesha my crazy beautiful life." you'd imagine she's the most confident girl in the world, right? you'd have to be to pull off "we are who we are." ♪ hot and dangerous ♪ if you're one of us then roll with us ♪ >> reporter: but over the weekend she made headlines for a different reason. the tough sexy skinny girl doesn't feel that way. writing on her facebook page, "i'm a crusader for being yourself and loving yourself but found it hard to practice. i'll be unavailable for the next 30 day

in real life, kesha is making the judgement to get help. into timberline nols residential treatment. kesha's announcement came after she released her self-directed video "dirty love." >> it's got to be so tough for young women in the spotlight. >> we wish her the best. >>> and coming up on "good morning america" -- the trick shot that you have to see to believe from 500 feet up, even if you think you know how it ends. in pop news, straight ahead. an intense ache all over. it was hard to do what mattered. my doctor diagnosed it as fibromyalgia... thought to be the result of overactive nerves that cause chronic, widespread pain. lyrica is believed to calm these nerves. i learned lyrica can significantly relieve fibromyalgia pain. for some, as early as the first week of treatment. now, i can do more with the ones i love. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelli

it could save kesha's life. >> reporter: -- having family support when she's trying to get back up may be just what the doctor ordered. ♪ it's going down . for "good morning america," cecilia vega, abc news, los angeles. >> and we wish them both all the very, very best. >>> also ahead, "girls" premiered last night. why the people behind the show became so angry when asked about nudity on the show. >>> and a "play of the day" dog v. dog out there. it's a canine bo-fer. it's all for you. and ginger because it's her birthday. >> just for you. >> just for you. accomplishing even little things can become major victories. i'm phil mickelson, pro golfer. when i was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, my rheumatologist prescribed enbrel for my pain and stiffness, and to help stop joint damage. [ male announcer ] enbrel may lower your ability to fight infections. serious, sometimes fatal events including infections, tuberculosis, lymphoma, other cancers, nervous system and blood disorders, and allergic reactions have occ

>>> and pop star kesha at the top of her career. why has she just checked herself into rehab?e'll talk about that. >> we are. it's all coming up. >>> but first, a stunning murder case out of alabama. home to a baptist minister now accused of killing his wife. a minister nabbed by police on new year's day moments before boarding a plane heading out of the country. police say he was trying to flee, the defense is crying foul. reena ninan has the details. >> reporter: richard shahan was an alabama-based baptist preacher with a devout following. this morning, he's accused of murdering his wife, karen. the 53-year-old arrested on new year's day while trying to board a plane to germany. police say he's a fugitive from justice. >> i think he was totally shocked when they pulled him out of line. and detained him. >> reporter: he was nabbed after a customs official recognized his passport. but the pastor's lawyers said he was traveling to germany and then russia to work for a children's ministry. >> once he got to germany and then to russia, the chances of extraditing him were nil. >>

in, timber with pitbull and kesha.>> you are barking mad. >> reporter: waiting in line for the cream-filled hybrids. in -- vegetables. we're getting pudgy. let's resolve to slim it down. speaking of greens, in medicine, out getting a bog us script for medical marijuana. in -- getting it legally for recreational use in colorado and washington state. in technology -- out digital overload and burying your face in a device. in -- looking up, having an actual human interaction. in, religion. out -- retiring as a pope. pope benedict xiv called it quits and retired. pope francis continue toss write his only script at the vatican. this year he'll led to jerusalem, maybe even asia. in politics, out -- politicians sending selfies, pretty much ever. in -- a little less conversation and a little more action. i'm looking at you washington. in tv, out -- breaking bad. it ran its course in 2013. it's over, people. let it go. in -- >> this is cnn. >> "the situation room" with wolf blitzer, happening now. we're still here, america, and

. >> concern about pop star kesha.'s battle with an eating disorder. >> she said had doctors told her kesha almost died. they were surprised she didn't collapse on stage. she is in the hospital for anorexia and bulimia. her mom went on to say that kids made fun of her at school but it got worse when she hired a manager at 18. she claims he told kesha to lose weight any way she could. >> brad pitt, sporting a new hair cut. >> sporting what producers are calling a sexy new do. i don't know about that. showing this off at producer's guild awards in beverly hills. short on the sides. slick up top. this is military vet circa 1954. >> pitt says this is indy for his world war ii film which he has been shooting in britain. pga, second awards show for pitt. after saturday's appearance for the sag awards for his film "12 years a slave." >> you like it? >> i don't like it. r his film "12 years a slave." >> you like it? >> i don't like it. took over her bank accounts, who stole m, and stole her hard-earned money. unfortunately, mi

. >>> new concern about pop star kesha.st died and they're surprised she didn't collapse on stage. she is in the hospital for anorexia and bulimia. her mom went on to say that kids made fun of her at school but it got worse when she hired a manager at 18. she claims he told kesha to lose weight any way she could. >> brad pitt sporting a new haircut. >> sporting what producers are calling a sexy new do. showing this off at the guild awards in beverly hills. think world war ii military vet, circa 1954, they're saying. >> pretty radical. pitt says this is for his indie film which he has been shooting. second appearance at sag awards for his movie "12 years a sleigh". >> you don't like it? >> you like it? >> i don't like it. took over her bank accounts, who stole m, and stole her hard-earned money. unfortunately, millions of americans just like you learn all it may take is a little misplaced information to wreak havoc on your life. this is identity theft. and no one helps stop it better than lifelock. lifelock offers the most c

. >>> singer kesha checked into rehab for the next 30 days for what is being described as an eating disorder. >>> sandra bullock, she learned a valuable lesson. i tell you this all the time, don't google yourself. >> i know. i can't stop. >> she was aware of some comments like her age, but others like who she's dating actually caught her by surprise. she said that some are true and some are, quote, ones she would never admit to. i'm betty nguyen. this is "early today." we hope it is your first stop of the day, right here on nbc. >>> leading the news in "the daily mail" tiger mom accused of being a full-blown racist. as her new books names the superior races and religions that make better parents. amy chau said that the eight races include jewish, indian, chinese, iranian, lebanese-americans, nigerian, cuban exiles and mormons. >>> and check this out, this partial cliff collapse in southern england. wow. rough seas along the coastline with heavy rains, storms and high tides all combined for an awe-inspiring sight captured by visitors in this park. >>> now some stories you might have missed. p

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. >> kesha is going into some sort of rehab, right?s over the weekend. she really took matters into her own hands here. she didn't want anybody else breaking the story, didn't want anybody in the tabloids, she put it out there herself she would disappear for several days, several weeks, go to rehab for a eating disorder. she's on a crusade to love herself a little more. when i think is a great thing. reportedly she's going to the same rehab that demi lovato went to and that worked out great. demi is in great shape. >> is there food rehab or -- >> there is, for eating disorders. she's going to go there and learn how to love herself a little bit more. >> okay. a lot of people at the movies this weekend. "frozen," right? >> the disney movie was number one this weekend. what makes this so special is not only half the country covered in ice, but also the first weekend at the box office. most movies go to number one on the first weekend and disappear. this had a gradual build. a lot of people are saying it is a fantastic song in the movie. >

>> kesha?i believe that people should be able to voice their views whether they're popular or not. most people don't know if i'm liberal or ause i share both views. i feel no group should be targeted. but then again, no law should be broken, as well. >> amy, real quick, we have to go. >> i've been to a friend of abe events, you see these hollywood folks coming out of the woodwork, you're one too? you're one too? what the irs is asking for is basically a government black list, they want the names of the friends of abe, that is government bullying. >> that is the insidious nature of it. >> pat didn't help his case, he doesn't understand what a 501(c)(4) is -- >> i tell you what, we have to pick it up. we'll come back, coming up next, my next guest claims he was the person that governor cuomo was talking about when he said extreme conservatives are not welcome in new york. plus, as we approach super bowl sunday, my friend, legendary coach, lou holtz is here with predictions and weighs in as "hanni

. ♪ it's going down i'm yellin' timber ♪ >> reporter: the "timber" featuring kesha sits at number twowas a backup singer for flo rida. making a name for herself with her powerful voice and eccentric outfits and those crazy antics. her body, noticeably different today from this picture in 2011, when she was blasted by tabloids for her beach body. >> a lot of focus on her image and how she looks. >> reporter: ke$ha, a vegetarian said that she's trying to practice what she preaches. in real life, ke$ha is making the judgement to get help. tmz reports that the pop star checked into timberline knolls residential treatment facility near chicago. ke$ha's announcement came days after she released her self-directed video "dirty love." >> it's got to be so tough for young women in the spotlight. >> we wish her the best. thanks, linzie. >>> and coming up on "good morning america" -- the trick shot you have to see to believe from 500 feet up, even if you think you know how it ends. in pop news, straight ahead. i had ongoing pain. an intense ache all over. it was hard to do what mattered. my docto

kesha entering rema billtation for 30 days. coming up, why she is seeking medical treatment. morning america." >> a new study of online dating show what men and women are looking for in a potential match. researchers studied the profiles of 40,000 american online daters between 25 and 45. for men the most popular were 25 years old, catholic, drank three times a week and earned between $50,000 and $75,000 a year. for women looking for men, age did not matter. money did. the most popular men were christian and earned $75,000 to $100,000. one commonalty everyone likes, dogs. those who owned a dog had 5% more messages sent to them than those who did not. >>> up next, pope francis is popular among american catholics for his frankness. why a cardinal in new york said he needed to defend the pope for some recent comments that angered many of the faithful. and the bay area doctors and nurses whose provided critical emergency help to typhoon victims. [ female announcer ] wherever morning brings you, bring the energy you need. nature valley soft-baked oatmeal squares. softly baked, mad

] 20 people like that song. [ light laughter ] number two, we have "timber," by pit bull featuring kesha's a jam. that's a jam. and holding steady at number one, it's "the monster" by eminem featuring rihanna. [ cheers and applause ] fantastic song, too. so those are the top three songs. now lets take a look at the songs at the bottom of the charts. number 97, we've got "auld lang syne" by pee-wee herman. [ light laughter ] i didn't know he was making music. do we have a clip of that song? ♪ should old acquaintance be forgot la la la la la la ♪ >> i always forget the words. >> jimmy: that's it right there. said he forgot the words. >> steve: it's the album that he really -- >> jimmy: coming in at number 98, this one is called "whoa" by joey lawrence. [ cheers ] is that joey lawrence from the show, "blossom"? >> steve: yes. >> jimmy: he's from "blossom." let's take a listen to that one. ♪ whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa ♪ ♪ whoa whoa whoa whoa wock-n-wol ♪ >> jimmy: wow. number 99, we've got "wrecking ball" spoken angrily by regis philbin. [ laughter ] let's li

. >>> singer kesha's eating disorder treatment, did her producer call her fat?>> i have never been happier. >> gma robin roberts opens up for the first time on camera about her relationship. >> my girlfriend amber loved me through a very difficult year. >> and new behind-the-scenes video of kaley cuoco's big bang wedding. >> i'm getting married! >> a star's need for speed. >> we're about to go really, really, really fast and it's right along with ice cube and kevin hart.u#uoñ why was kevin getting teary-eyed over beyonce. >> now the latest celebrity news delivered to you 24/7. it's "the insider" together with yahoo. why were so many big names at the palm springs film festival? well, it is hollywood's version of the hunger games also known as awards season. i'm kevin frazier. welcome to "the insider." >> i'm thea andrews. and we're less than a week away from the golden globes and the people's choice awards are on wednesday and every actress in hollywood is on a juice cleanse right now because the red carpet madness has officially begun. >> here is the thing you n

let's talk about kesha announced she's entering rehab. >> and she's got one of the biggest songs in ther. she posted a message to her fans saying she was taking this 30-daybreak, getting a lot of support. >> yeah. she says i'm a crusader for being yourself and loving yourself, but i found it hard to practice. i'll be unavailable for the next 30 days seeking treatment for my eating disorder to learn to love myself again exactly as i am. i think probably a lot of fans rallying around her. >> this one i don't get, the selfie olympics. a lot of people hoping the word would be banished from the english language. >> no luck. >> now we have the olympics. >> with the olympics coming, there's a thing with the social media fad of the weekend, called the selfie games. people trying to one-up. people cooking in their bathrooms. >> oh. >> what's going on here? >> this is a guy -- >> leaning on the wall. >> wow. >> we're seeing -- >> that's multitasking. >> how does one win? >> i don't know there's a governing body in charge of the selfie olympics. >> medals being handed out, right? >> yeah. this is

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