the *oldest model to ever appear in the magazine... 56 year old "nicola griffin." she appears in an ad for swimsuit company "swimsuits for all." another model in that campaign... ashley graham... shown here on the right... also made history *last year. she was one of the first plus-size models to appear in the magazine. and ashley is making history now one of the magazine's *official models... getting "rookies of the year." no word yet on who made the *cover of the issue. that will probably be revealed... early next week. 3 and tonight on fox... american idol's top 24 take the stage. well *half of them anyway. 12 singers perform this week... another 12 perform next week. 3 the performances are on wednesday night... the *elminations are on thursday night. and since it's the final season... idol is bringing in the star power. these finalists will also get to sing duets with former idol winners and finalists. that's expected to happen *tomorrow night, featuring past winners... ruben studdard, fantasia, scotty mccreery, caleb johnson and nick fradiani... along with sea

it will feature 56-year-old nicola griffin. it's part of new branding aimed at being more inclusive. the magazine will also feature several plus size ladies with more curves. >> it's about time. >>> next on 6, the zika virus is spreading. confirmed coming up. >>> a special education on 6 report. >> reporter: the president says is just as important reading, >>> and another live look off cape liberty, new jersey, where the anthem of the seas is returning to port. you might recall the ship ran into a severe storm earlier this week and sustained significant damage. >> more than 4500 people are on board. those passengers for that cruise and will receive 50% off a future cruise. >>> all right, zika expanding its reach to the east. china confirmed its first imported case of the virus today in a man that had recently treled to venezuela. the 34-year-old is now recovering. his rash is fading and he's back to a normal body temperature. back here in florida, there have been no more travel associated cases of zika. >>> the nationon top pub

nicola griffin -- making headlines this morning -- the middle-aged beauty working with plus-size swimsuit retailer "swimsuits for all"... flaunting that glimmering gold bikini in this ad. nats swimsuits for all 2016 ad the spread -- soon to be released in sports swimsuit edition. sot kelsey miller / senior features writer, refinery 29 "this is a big step for sports illustrated because we all have a certain understanding of what the swimsuit issue looks like // it's changing the face of that look in a very positive direction." nats swimsuits for all 2016 ad - ashley graham - "how do you swim sexy?" plus size model ashley graham got her start that way in last year's issue... nats swimsuits for all 2015 ad - last year ad but this year she's crossing over to the editorial side - on instagram, sports illustrated announcing her as one of their rookies of the year -- to be featured within the actual issue... nats lane bryant - precious lee - "when i found out i was going to be in sports illustrated i was just shocked." also breaking barriers -- precious lee-- an african american plus size model

in it, nicola griffin is joined by plus size models... one of which helped break boundaries last year... when she was featured in the swimsuit issue. it's all part of the hashtag swim sexy campaign... which promotes body positivity of and sizes. we're learning exactly what's in those goody bags, being handed out at the years oscars this year. this year attendees are taking home almost 250- thousand dollars worth of swag. so lets see here... attendees will get a 10-day, first-class trip to israel worth $55- thousand dollars. a full year of unlimited audi car rentals... a 45-thousand dollar value. a "vampire breast lift"-- that 1900 bucks. a haze dual v3 vaporizer worth 300-bucks. and of course who could get by without 300- dollars of personalized m& ms'. and to top it all toilet paper money can buy. the full house gang is back. netfilx just trailer for the "full house" reboot "fuller house." theres my baby boy. live it up because the next thing you know they turn into that. hi mom" the tanner family is getting back together to help d-j rai

nicola griffin is making headlines this morning. with plus-sized swimsuit retailer swimsuits for all. this ad flaunting the glimmering gold bikini. the spread soon to be released in "sports illustrated" coveted swimsuit edition. >> this is a big step for "sports illustrated." because we all have a certain understanding of what the swimsuit issue looks like. it's changing the face of the look in a positive direction. >> how do you swim sexy? >> reporter: plus-sized model ashley graham got her start that way in last year's issue. this year, she's crossing over to the editorial side. on instagram, "sports illustrated" announcing her as one of the rookies of the year. to be featured in the actual issue. >> when i first found out i was going to be in "sports illustrated," i was just so shocked. >> reporter: also breaking barriers, precious lee. an african-american plus-sized model set to be featured in lane bryant's ad in this magazine as part of their "this body campaign." aiming to dispel negative body stereotypes. >> i know what it me

nicola griffin -- making headlines this morning -- the middle-aged beauty working with plus-size swimsuit retailer "swimsuits for all"... flaunting that glimmering gold bikini in this ad. the spread -- soon to be released in sports illustrated's coveted swimsuit edition. sot kelsey miller / senior features writer, refinery 29 "this is a big step for sports illustrated because we all have a certain understanding of what the swimsuit issue looks like // it's changing the face of that look in a very positive direction." nats swimsuits for all 2016 ad - ashley graham - "how do you swim sexy?" plus size model ashley graham got her start that way in last year's issue... nats swimsuits for all 2015 ad - last year ad but this year she's crossing over to the editorial side - on instagram, sports illustrated announcing her as one of their rookies of the year -- to be featured within the actual issue... - "when i found out i was going to be in sports illustrated i was shocked." also breaking barriers -- precious lee-- an african american plus size model set to be featured in lane magazine -- as part

she will also be included as an showing some age diversity check out 56-year-old model nicola griffinshe is the oldest woman to appear in the swimsuit issue. >> i love that. what was that pose you were just striking there? >> you have no idea what we just had to observe here. >> she's such a pro. >> it was really classy. class act. >> if anything, that's what i complem fii here at fox 5. >> i like what they're doing. >> yeah. it's interesting. it's certainly times have changed and these are things you can get anywhere. you want to give it inclusiveness. >> i want to talk about the super bowl. >> all these subplots are coming out and this one is kind of interesting. we talked about the super bowl play three days still generating controversy and this time it had nothing to do with cam newton. there wasn't a lot of love for the assistant is from denver but it's how his wife reacted on social media. the play that had the plans crying foul. he bobbled it a bit but many thought it was a catch. even the cbs commentator who gets everything wrong, but upon the play it was ruled incomplete. old

nicola griffin -- making headlines this morning -- the middle-aged beauty working with plus- size swimsuit retailer "swimsuits for all"... bikini in this ad. nats swimsuits for all 2016 ad the spread -- soon to be released in sports illustrated's coveted swimsuit edition. sot kelsey miller / senior features writer, refinery 29 "this is a big step for sports illustrated because we all have a certain understanding of what the swimsuit issue looks like // it's changing the face of that look in a very positive direction." nats swimsuits for all 2016 ad - ashley graham - "how do you swim sexy?" plus size model ashley graham got her start that way in last editorial side - on instagram, sports illustrated announcing her as one of their rookies of the year -- to be featured within the actual issue... nats lane bryant - precious lee - "when i found out i was going to be in sports illustrated i was just shocked." also breaking barriers -- precious lee-- an african american plus size model set to be featured in lane bryant's ad in the magazine -- as part of their "this body" campaign -- aiming to dis

in it, nicola griffin is joined by plus size models... one of which helped break boundaries last year... when she was featured in the swimsuit issue. it's all part of the hashtag swim sexy which promotes body positivity of all ages, shapes, and sizes. "music and crowds" kentucky fan fails as tries to slide down a rail. for cameras at a wildcats' game against georgia last night. when a young girl tried to join he decided to kick it up a notch. a new kind of mommy and me class is taking the internet by storm. how new moms in new york are having fun while staying in shape. your 7 day forecast. when we go to the store, i find my box of honey bunches of oats and i'm checking to see if i packaged it. best c if the last 3 letters were p22, that's me. when you get one gig internet from centurylink and prism tv and they're both delivered on a super-fast fiber network directly to your home, it's amazing. it is amazing, but do you think his delivery was a little flat on that one? just -- yeah. um, paul, i think it's a little bit more like, oh, wow.

joining us, ashley graham, precious lee, nicola griffin. welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome. babt time. let's start with you. i'm 55. you're 56. you're proving you do not lose sex appeal as we ma sure. right? >> certainly not. >> what was it like to be a part of it? >> it's amazing. i'm so proud to be part of swimsuits for all. >> you started at 53. empty nest syndrome? >> the children left home the shampooed a advert. >> and your accent is sexy, too. >> thank you, thank you. >> ash, you brought it again. you're all over that. >> uh, uh, uh. yeah. >> if she could just come out of her shell a little bit. i love what you posted. i do follow you on instagram. but the swimsuit issue, the photo session, that was great. that had to be a moment for you. >> it's incredible. i'm so speechless about all. the craziness hasn't begun yet. we're about to get into the cover reveal and what's going on next. i'm so excited to be amongst so many great names and faces. >> and you're excited about the lane bryant ad. >> yes, this body. >> you're very