i like meryl streep. [ cheers and applause ] she's the greatest. so sweet and good and humble and fun. >> what pisses me off about people who have a thing about meryl streep winning is, like, well, she, you know, again? it's like, well, that's her job. like she does it really well. [ laughs ] >> jimmy: she kicks butt, yeah. >> and so why are you angry that she does a great accent? like, i never understand why people -- oh another accent. >> jimmy: oh, another home run? yeah he hits home runs. what are you going to do? [ laughter ] now, look, springsteen's here tonight. and i was just talking about concerts and you don't really go. but this is -- have you ever been to a concert? >> i went -- i went to a prince concert in madison square garden, which was unbelievable. >> jimmy: unbelievable. >> i couldn't sit down. and literally, and i was talked

what meryl streep did after the oscars might be her best performance yet. >>> good morning, on this march 1st. i'm paula faris. glad to be back after a battle with the flu. >> feeling better. that's good. >> a little bit. >> i'm rob nelson. good morning, everybody. >>> the tornadoes have left destruction. some of them, 22 miles long, 400 yards across, took down entire city blocks. >> the winds, hurricane-force, toppling 170 miles an hour. at least 12 people have died. latest victims were in eastern tennessee last night. you can get an idea of the path the storms took by looking at this map. hard-hit cities of harrisburg, illinois, and branson, missouri. >> more of the same weather is on the way. we begin coverage with tahman bradley. >> this morning, towns across the midwest are picking up after at least 16 tornadoes left behind a path of destruction. the twister struck in an instant. >> i heard the wind pick up. all at once, it felt like the house was coming apart. the windows blew out. the glass was flying through the house like big knives. >> like a train. just like they say it does. i

she's -- i'm -- it's a funny story about meryl streep.yl streeppin the early '70s and her boyfriend said, oh, my girlfriend's an actor. and i went oh yeah, uh-huh, hi, meryl, nice to eet you and good luck with your acting, okay. >> smith: right.&->> meat loaf:. >> smith: never ttinking that one-day, yeah. well, you know what, it >> meat loaf: yeah, it id, but, but back in new york in thh early '70s everybodd was an actor so it was like yeah, right, okay. you're going to do great. oh, she doesn't have a prayer. [laughter] ann so i don't know where i was going. talking about characters. and i think. >> meat loaf: i research to death. and i read so much about what other actors say, michael caine, laurence >> smith: yeah.interview with m3 brando. said, before will ever- work -úon any line in this script, i will find out who this character is through his body movements. >> meat loaf: and i thought because body language is the most important thinn. and i said, thaa is so correct. and i've been doing now for the last, oh, 20 years. >> smith: yea

and meryl streep has it, penelope cruz has it. daniel day lewis has it, christian bale has it. >> rose: define let gee for me. >> i actually read something in le piss mis is it's the awe bill a two to burn and fly. there are some actors who say well it's like beyond a tight rope without a net and there are some actors who go yes but there's no tight rope. >> rose: exactly. bill nye said to me once that acting is to deliver a line as if you just had the thought. that that's the secret to doing it. you read the script and you thought about the performance but you need to transcross the river where you are really incensed forgetting es preparation as if you just had that thought. that made sense to me. >> there are a lot of different ways of articulating it. i think spontaneity is the key. so if it's like you've just had that thought, you just have to forget that you know the lines. you have to, in my case, you know, it's a delicious thing when you're acting, you don't know what's coming next and you don't particularly care. >> rose:

um, meryl streep and al pacino. and i have to say, strangely, uh.st guys that i've ever met. i'm a huge, huge... uh, fan. when i heard about "movie: the movie," i just had to be the first to read the script. and, i mean, it was grade "a" stuff. i mean, this thing is at a whole new level. i mean, i don't want to sound weird, but... i mean, how do i put this? i-i'm in love with this film. i-i mean that. i'm serious. um... well, wait a minute. is--is kimmel gonna get this footage? 'cause he--wait. he's probably just gonna take my words out of context and reedit this to make me sound like an idiot. no, hold on. wait, hold on. i got a message for everybody watching this. (haltingly) i read at a first grade level. (normal voice) i mean, i don't want to sound weird, but... (haltingly) i love to put weird stuff in my butt. (normal voice) i'm serious. ♪ thank you to the world's celebrities. we'll be right back. (cheers and applause) ♪ since ameriprise financial was founded back in 1894, they've been committed to putting clients first. helping generations thr

last night, meryl streep was more concerned about those kids than she was about winning.: so, you're not a monster after all. [ applause ] well, congratulations. great to have you here. very interesting to talk to you. keep making great movies. harvey weinstein, everyone. "the artist" still in theaters. we'll be right back with melanie fiona. [ cheers and applause ] fiona. [ cheers and applause ] >>> portions of "jimmy kimmel l. pete, did you forget yours? me pete, me use pen! (laughter) sorry i'm late, i s in the 16th century looking for pete's pen. (laughter) guys, guys. take it easy, ok? pete's mom is videochatting me, and she wants her pen back! ok, alright, well. i just got one. so... yeah, you've got a little... yep, i can feel the wet patch. don't look at it. when it's on your mind, it's on ebay. for the spender who needs a little help saving. for adding "& sons." for the dreamer, planning an early escape. for the moer of the bride. for whoever you are, for whatever you're t trying to achieve, pnc has technhnology, guidanc, and over 150 years of experience to help

last night, meryl streep was more concerned about those kids than she was about winning.: so, you're not a monster after all. [ applause ] well, congratulations. great to have you here. very interesting to talk to you. keep making great movies. harvey weinstein, everyone. "the artist" still in theaters. we'll be right back with melanie fiona. [ cheers and applause ] >>> portions of "jimmy kimmel live" are brought to you >>> the "jimmy kimmel live" concert series, sponsored by bud light. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: this is her forthcoming cd. it comes out march 20th. it's called "the mf life." here with the song "4 am," melanie fiona. ♪ sitting here feeling kinda crazy but not just any crazy ♪ ♪ it's the kind you feel when you love somebody ♪ ♪ and i know that my baby is calling somebody else baby ♪ ♪ and i can't sit still look how gone it got me ♪ ♪ who knew that my heart could have a bruise ♪ ♪ you see this scar here on my chest ♪ ♪ i'm hurting and he don't even care ♪ ♪ it's 4:00 a.m. and my lover won't answer ♪ ♪ he's probably somewhere with a dancer ♪ ♪ sippin'

meryl streep, johnny depp, kelly ripa, teaming up to fight bullies. >>> and hero or hoax? a man taking flight. the incredible video and the embarrassing morning after. >>> good evening. something extraordinary happened across the country today, one month after a young man named trayvon martin was shot by a man on a neighborhood crime watch. martin had gone out to buy candy, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and all day long, thousands and thousands of people have been posting pictures of themselves wearing hoodies. a father and his son. children and adults standing united. and a classroom filled with students. more of them gathering outside, holding signs, saying, do we look suspicious? in trayvon's hometown, lebron james and the miami heat standing in solidarity. and then the president himself, in the white house rose garden, was asked about the shooting, and his answer was a personal one. >> i can only imagine what these parents are going through. and when i think about this boy, i think about my own kids. but my main message is, to the parents of trayvon martin. you know, if

meryl streep, for "the iron lady." rooney mara for "the girl with the dragon tattoo." and glenn close for "albert nobbs." we put a hot dog on top of each picture. whichever hot dog uggie eats first is the actress he thinks will win. last night, he picked george clooney to win best actor. and tonight, who will he pick? are you ready, uggie? okay. pick away. here we go. it's time. where is -- oh. uggie has selected meryl streep. and viola davis. that dog is smart. [ applause ] all right. well, apparently, the fact that meryl streep once accused a dingo of eating her baby has not affected uggie's selection. thanks, uggie. what is uggie doing? is that shame that's going on? [ laughter ] thank you, uggie. don't worry about it. you did good. you did well. [ cheers and applause ] we have a good show for you tonight. representative barney frank is here. chef/genius nathan myhrvold is here. [ cheers and applause ] we have music from the tower of power horns. and we'll be right back with jessica alba. so, stick around. [ cheers and applause ] man, i'm glad aflac pays cash. aflac

. >>> what's next for oscar winner meryl streep possibly? what's definitely ahead for the real star of "the artist"? your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> this is how some college students would spend their spring break. others want to spend their time helping others. you're watching "early today". >>> welcome back to "early today". another incredibly warm day around the country. enjoy 81 degrees, low humidity in kansas city. all into minneapolis today, 66. montana, near 70. a slight chance of a few storms in the southeast. it's really not going to be all that bad. most of the day will be on the dry side. look at tomorrow. back into the mid to upper 70s for areas like chicago and washington, d.c. everyone is getting a taste of this. well, if you're watching us on whdh 7 news in boston, mass, witness the evolution of formal wear between the 1870 and 1970, stepping out at the peabody historical society and museum. that's your "early today" event of the day. >>> now here's a look at this morning's headlines in enter

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there is meryl streep. there's meryl streep. i was like, i just want to go punch her out.like, don't go up to her. go -- i can't. >> jimmy: you had feels of violence. >> i just want to -- >> jimmy: like how some people get with babies. you see the fat legs on a baby. i just want to eat them. >> yes. >> jimmy: did you tell meryl streep -- >> i kind of wanted to eat her. >> jimmy: attack and kill her? >> i did. her little cheeks. they're so cute. wouldn't it be fun to be able to do that? i just -- can you imagine if i walked up and i grabbed her. like, you are so fantastic. >> jimmy: i bet that happens to her a lot. have you done that with other people? >> well, you know, i -- i, yeah. i have. >> jimmy: who have you done it to? >> well, there's a story that i went up to angelica houston. and i got excited. i didn't grab her. but i told her, you're so beautiful, i want to cut your face. >> jimmy: normal. >> i was just excited. >> jimmy: typical reaction. >> it was just not -- you know? i get excited. i get so -- like somebody showed me a picture. i'm like, ooh, i think your d

throws a scare into moviegoers. >> reporter: meryl streep got a lavish reception in tokyo for the japan premier of the iron lady. the oscar winner visited just days before the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands. >> the film was respect to the victims and with great hope that things will get better soon for them. >> reporter: two films honored here in los angeles at this year's oscars are now headed for a showdown in new york. the artists and woody allen's midnight in paris will battle it out to best picture at next month's comedy awards. the nomination for best film are "the artist ," "crazy stupid love ,," "bridesmaids ." elizabeth olson, the younger sister of mary kate and ashley stars in a new horror movie. the 23-year-old plays sarah, a woman held hostage inside her family's haunted vacation home after her father is hurt. >> i always like it when a woman takes control of things and i kind of like it when they fight back. >> reporter: "silent house" opens friday. connie smith, keyboardist and superstar garth brooks will join the country music hall o

coming up, what may be next for meryl streep.hat's definitely ahead for the real star of the artist. plus katy perry's dad talks about his daughter's split from russell brand. your first look at entertainment is straight ahead. you're watching "first look" on msnbc. get together, you came to the right place. because here at hotels.com, we're only about hotels. finding you the perfect place is all we do. welcome to hotels.com. two. three. one. two. and, three. [ male announcer ] with the bankamericard cash rewards credit card, earn more cash back for the things you buy most. 1% cash back everywhere, every time. 2% cash back on groceries. 3% back on gas. automatically. no hoops to jump through. it's as easy as one. -two. -three. [ male announcer ] the bankamericard cash rewards card. apply online or at a bank of america near you. >>> time for a little entertainment news. to hear katy perry's dad tell it, there's no anger or bad feelings behind his daughter's break up with russell brand. he says that at us weekly magazine.com, the r

meryl? >> thank you so much for that very kind introduction. i want to thank michael abramits for the conscious and the leadership of the museum for organizing this evening and on behalf of the walter isaacson and the aspen institute, i want to say how glad we are to be partnering with the museum and the institute of peace on this important event. but partnering on this particular subject comes to us naturally. i'm proud to say harold koh one of this evening's panelist was a regular moderator at the seminar for judges run for many years at aspen's wide river facility by our director, alice henkin along with her husband of columbia law school two proponents of the modern field of human rights and humanitarian law. some of the justice and society efforts are focused to the development of the rule of law around the world including in the arabian gulf and the arab spring countries and in the countries of the former eastern bloc and i want to observe that it is through the rule of law, through vigorous legal and judicial institutions that we are abl

and meryl streep for best actress last night.ake his pick for the biggest category of all, best picture. let's bring our prognosticator out right now. here he is, uggie, everyone. uggie, the dog. there he is. that's uggie. [ cheers and applause ] good to see you. we have posters for each of the best picture nominees. we have "tree of life." "moneyball," "the artist," "midnight in paris." "hugo." "war horse." "extremely loud & incredible close," and "the descendants." uggie, are you ready to do this? we put a hot dog on top of each poster. and whichever one that uggie goes that, that's the movie he thinks will win. this is also how we're going to vote for president in this country. all right, uggie. pick a film. uggie's confused. uggie's going to his trainer. uggie, go get the hot dog, uggie. uggie? uggie? oh, uggie likes his own movie. [ cheers and applause ] "the artist." uggie picks "the artist." dogs are very loyal. oh, and uggie also likes "hugo." thank you, uggie. we've got a good show for you tonight. from the new movie "wa

. >> not many people can get meryl streep and her oscar to take the stage and add in hill li clinton and angelina jolie. well, teen any na brown did. what is the secret? why do they come? >> stop me from having an idea. >> reporter: it comes in use in his day job after editor, trying to save "newsweek" magazine. making sure it won't go the way of "life", "look." and the saturday evening post. it was on the verge of bankruptcy when it merged with the daily beast in 2010. brown is known for her big idea. as editor of "vanity fair" in the '90s, she increased sales 90%. >> the demi moore cover, i can't believe. the cover is still going on. the other day, i looked and there is jessica simpson. >> reporter: this week's magazine is a perfect example. a bold experiment. taking every page back to the 1960s. >> we did a piece on the new series of "mad men" and i talked to the creator and he mentioned to me, he said that "newsweek" magazine in the '60s is very much a part of the show and i thought, bingo, let's take the whole magazine back to the '60s. >> the ads are retro. >> that is wonderful

take meryl streep, al pacino, they are hilarious people. >> meryl streep, so adorable when she does comedy. when they say, you have probably said this, when the camera goes, i'm an actor. no you are not. you have breasts. you are an actress. >> i say actress. i don't have a problem with it. gender neutral. >> i'm an actor. >> i think the s.a.g. awards, they do this where they zoom in and they go my first role was in gypsy. my name is so and so and i'm an actor. but girls should say you are an actress. >> it's okay. >> are you into politics? >> not at all. hate them. >> i kind of do, too. i used to love watching cable news shows, now they drive me crazy. why do you hate it? >> first of all, the the joke is, the obama's are the white people now. they have two children in the white house. the others have 1,000 kids. >> 1,000 marriages. >> santorum gets in, he has to live in a shoe. >> he home schools them, too. they are going to hang around the white house. >> remember, i think go to work and work on the country for two years. they have been campaigning for two years all of them. >> it's craz

well, it's meryl streep. >> she's just the top. >> she is.he's everything in one -- >> she really does move you. >> and she's a great human being. the combination of getting to know her better as a person and watching her unravel a very complex intense character. for that, i can't wait. >> you worked with her taur, grace, and i read that she made you feel better about raising children in a reflected spotlight. >> she was one of my students in larry crown. one day, the kids were there. and she was watching then and we were hanging out and chatting. when the kids left, she came over and said, seeing you with your kids, it reminded me of when i was little and visited my mom at work. suddenly, i thought, here's a great point of view. i said, what was that like? when did you know your mom was meryl streep and how did you discover it? i started picking her brain. in the end, she seemed happy. >> she turned out great. >> she remembered it fondly. that gave me great comfort. >> everyone out here wanted to meet julia roberts, too. >>> i got one proble

it's a swallow that i must find an expert on swallows course it doesn't know just the very young meryl says it's a representative from berkeley preserve that's what. i do not stop at nothing to step out on march seventeenth i asked the citizens if they agree with the radar base i recommend that you find the courage to ask the citizens if they want the base city or country men sat here one from the science academy one from the defense academy i'm mr couch. i don't think they advised you if you and scientist have advised you mr burr certainly but you will totally destroy burley's flora and fauna but you don't live there so you don't care when will you wake up yes not only was. the fear we had to get it but i said on. i am convinced that the certain things cannot be put through or a friend them we cannot vote on the death penalty because the great majority would be for renewing it we cannot vote on taxes because the majority of people don't want to pay any taxes and that we cannot put the defense of our country up to a vote but in contrast to the social democrats we act openly we're not a

. >> what's next for oscar winner meryll strep?nd what's definitely ahead for the real star artist? your early morning headlines are straight ahead. this is how many college students will be spending their free break. you're watching early today. >>> welcome back to "early today." strong storm system moving through the northwest. maybe a little bit interior to san jose to sacramento. some snow in the mountains near tahoe. the cold temperatures, very low snow levels will yield some rain showers. and even into tomorrow, not a lot changes here. it's a pretty big storm system that's going to continue with our instability showers. nbc 5, medford oregon explore the history, design and technology behind the elizabethian stage through a backstage tour. >> all right, phil, thank you so much. here's an early look at this morning's headlines in entertainment. to hear katie perry's dad tell it, there was no bad feelings behind his daughter's break up. the reason for the split was simple, her career took off, leaving them very little time to sp