. >> well, because i've met what a diva is supposed to be and i've met patti labelle and tina turnerse incredible women. >> what is a true diva. >> graceful and talented and strong and fearless and brave and someone with humility and i think, you know, it's an appropriate time to be a diva and, you know, i did not show up in my costume that i wore yesterday because -- >> i was kind of hoping you might. that was really a costume. more like a bit of beach wear. >> no, it was not. it was a costume and i did not wear it because it's appropriate for the stage but there is a certain mentality and a certain aura that's appropriate for the stage but it's only appropriate for the stage. >> what went into the thinking for the outfit for me. you woke up, it's piers, it's cnn. >> i just tried on a few dresses and i liked the color. >> come on, humor. how many did you try on. >> i tried on two. i tried on a red suit and this and i said iic loo the color. >> what made you think it was the right one for me. >> it's all about the color. it's a beautiful day. it's the warmest day here. >> the warmest

. >>> a few members of patti labelle's entourage have been charged with assaulting a west point cadetton airport in march. the cadet suffered a concussion and other injuries. and labelle was nearby when the incident occurred. >>> finally, an 11-year-old boy appears to have a magnetic personality literally. the so-called magnet boy has been seen on television with spoons, scissors and other items stuck to his body. it is time now for for the weather and stephanie roberts from our tampa affiliate, wfts. the rays are playing the yankees tonight so check them out, stephanie. >> yes, they are. a washout last night with rain in new york. we want to start with the southern plains. heat is a big issue. seven states under heat advisories again for today. in fact, i want to take you live to dallas. temperatures have been in the triple digits for eight consecutive days. we do have a little cloud cover right now in dallas. temperatures in the upper 80s but once again look at the forecast for dallas. five more days of heat, no break in sight. and thth are definitely looking at a very extended heat