someone we know, with the initials, rachel smith, tried it. deo from earlier this week. she came out to the x games. >> rachel, that's you? >> he's doing well. >> and -- >> look at this. >> you were grooving there for a while. >> and they said, no more -- no more reporters on the superpipe. >> why? >> you were doing well. >> for quite a while. >> my first and only run. >> yeah. you'll see the guy at the end who tackled her. they actually give safety awards out for the crew of the day. by the way, rachel, he got it for saving you. >> pretty sure. >> probably from a hospital bed. >> very ladylike. thank you, ginger and rachel. we appreciate it. you can watch the x games at 4:00 eastern, 1:00 pacific on abc. >>> and coming up, why tom brady and gisele bundchen are living like royalty. rachel smith here with your "pop like royalty. rachel smith here with your "pop news" after this quick break. something ta inside this little wax package. why go ordinary? try the special zip peel freshness that only comes from mini babybel. nice! yes! hey, girls. wa

. >> rachel smith has details for us. >> the hollywood award season is alive and well this, weekend it's golden globe awards, today werk learned nominees for director's guild of america awards. here they are. ben afleck for argo. kaj lynn bigelow, tom cooper, ng lee for z.steven spielberg. last year's winner for "the artist". he went on to win the oscar. the dga awards will be handed out february 2. new movies hitting the box office. >> just a big dick tracy fan when i was a kid. for me this, had similar spencibilities. >> there is only a select few los angeles gangster movies but it's kind of a throw back. to that time. >> tonight all iz will be on late night host jimmy kimmel premiering in his time slot. last night, his goodbye to midnight. >> home fully we'll make more memories in decades still to come. >> jimmy kimmel's move starts tonight here on abc. get more entertainment news on otrc.com. i'm rachel smith in los angeles. >> and as rachel just said, jimmy kimmel begins a time slot this evening, right after abc 7 news at 11:00 that. is at 11:35, then, that show followed by night li

it am rachel smith. hundreds of the world's most classic, iconic cars are on display right here. the hollywood gallery features famous cars from film and tv. we'll take a close are look, plus tack you on an exclusive tour inside of the gledgeddary ball. but first, let's race to this week's otrc carpet. we are at the premier of the last stand. ♪

it am rachel smith. hundreds of the world's most classic, iconic cars are on display right here.ery features famous cars from film and tv. we'll take a close are look, plus tack you on an exclusive tour inside of the gledgeddary ball. but first, let's race to this week's otrc carpet. we are at the premier of the last stand. ♪

. >> i'm rachel smith. this year we're getting a preview of the big night. this is where hollywood's elite will come to celebrate. >> this is oscar's official after party. the governor's ball is where stars come to wine, dine, and celebrate right after the final oscar is handed out! >> this is the greatest party, and i think, it has to have gm our, and it has to

i'm's rachel smith. >> we a quick two-hour drive from hollywood and just in time for the 24th palm springsnational film festival. >> plenty of stars and fans show up here to enjoy an amazing line-up of films. but we can talk about the best movies of the year without talking about the academy awards.

i'm rachel smith. >> above all the glitter and glamour of the red carpet this is iconic sign, which hasome the most reheymbol of the entertainment industry. the legendary landmark recently received a face-lift just in time for its 90th anniversary celebration. >> each of the 45-foot letter was stripped and repainted using two tons of paint.

i'm rachel smith. >> above all the glitter and glamour of the red carpet this is iconic sign, which hasmbol of the entertainment industry. the legendary landmark recently received a face-lift just in time for its 90th anniversary celebration. >> each of the 45-foot letter was stripped and repainted using two tons of paint.

i am rachel smith falls and a senior vice president here of futures without violence i wanted to thank you all for being here and formally welcome to futures without violence. as many of you know of the former name had that for close to 30 years and when we moved to this building we changed our name to futures without violence and for many reasons and it really does reflect the work that we do in the mission. we are here to create futures without violence and we believe it's possibility when we stand in solidity with people like yourself and i want to thank you for being here. you are one of the first groups to hold a all day conference in this space. we are open to suggestions if you have ideas or using the space for your own organizations. we are up and running in this part of the conference center and in a year and a half we will open the rest of the building and has a public exhibition that deals with the topics you're talking about today and bullying and education and creating the future we want for our families and children and if you for coming today. i think you are taking a sh

. >> rachel smith explains in today's entertainment report from on the red carpet. >> chris brown dmobater following a fist fight with singer frank ocean. officers called to a scuffle sunday, witnesses say brown and ocean were tuesdayelling over a parking spot. brown is yet to comment but ocean tweeted, got jumped by chris and a couple guys. lol, i only wish everest was there, referring to his dog. and he told police he was returning from screen actors guild awards. he tackled him and waited and no one was hurt. >> no drama but plenty of smiles at the sag awards. daniel day lewis for for best performance in a lead role. >> there is no way i thought we'd win. i looked at other films, silver lining play book or lincoln or les mis. you can make 30 movies out of the cast in that one. >> and check out otrc.com for all of the winners and you can make your picks, too. >> and you can see who wins on sunday, february 24th live right here only on abc 7. >> still ahead here on abc 7 news at 4:00 boy scouts on the verge of a major change. allowing gay scouts in the ranks you're going to hear from

have just won a golden globe but fans of the hunger games are being awarded this week and and i'm rachel smithgeles. >> and still ahead on abciq/ news at 4:00 in marin county a gun buy pack program is underway. >> and lance armstrong coming clean with oprah but officials are saying it's not nearly enough. >> i'm michael finney. finding a perfect tv before the big dame.Ìtm -- game. i'll show you which can make it feel you're you're sit >>> happening now in marin county a gun buy back program is underway. >> mark matthews joins us live in novato one of five locations in the county. mark? >> they've run out of money fismt buy back locations. let's start in marin city. deputies admitted they had no idea how many people would show up. it includes a rifle and an ak 47. >> i brought in an the ak. >> really? >> yes. >> i bought it in the clinton era because they were banning assault weapons but this is like, 20 years ago. i've had a change in my fell loss fi about guns. i wanted to get rid of it. =glifornia.w it was illegal in >> what do you think of the ban being proposed? >> i'm for it. >> he told

i'm rachel smith on the red carpet in los angeles. >> role of women serving in the military. >> mark zuckerberg getting into politics. the friend he's offered to help out. >> look out. a plane stunt caught on video. government is investigating this situation. >> and wait until you hear the group of people that want to sue this great cyclist lance >>> women who want to serve in combat will now have to meet same qaul fick as men. secretary of defense panetta made that change today. women will be allowed to take on a new role in the military. >> defense secretary said it's time for the military to acknowledge a new reality. >> men and women alike, everyone is committed to doing the job. they're fighting and dying together. >> the pentagon announced women will be allowed to serve in direct combat roles. new policy lists a 1994 ban. >> not everyone is going to be able to be a combat soldier. but everyone is entitled to a chance. >> women makeup 15% of the active duty personnel. more than 150 have died in afghanistan and iraq. this helicopter bilt lost both of her legs serving in iraq. >>

i'm rachel smith in los angeles. >> still to come, pg&e testing a device measuring pipe corrosion. >> what is in food that you sfwhi a report about to be released on the types of foods with the most fake ingredients. >> the dramatic rescue on subway tracks after a woman faints. >> a common complaint about canned food. we'll tak >>> pg&e is testing a piece of equipment that looks at pipe corrosion. >> it could be a giant leap forward for keeping an eye on gas lines and catching problems before they turn into disaster autos we're live at pg&e testing facility. heather? >> this is a lace yesh technology in medicine to map the human body. it can be used on virtually any object. pg&e using it on pipe autos this scanner is mapping the surface of a standard pg&e gas pipe. this laser is relative to the surface, being used in the field, and here at the testing facility. the data can be interpreted to see if it means the pipe is no longer safe to use. the old method is invfling using chicken wires and using a tool to measure depths. kit now be done in a matter of hours with a portable scanner.

. >> two super stars warming up for major performance autos rachel smith explains in today's entertainmentjom bee invasion hits hollywood. enough to scare even stars. >> it's a bit of a shock. >> this girl is selling it. do you see this? this is have bent over, iz glazed. >> you're my favorite skomy. >> it calls into the big screen on friday. justin timberlake bringing sexy back to the grammies. he will perform february 10th. his first appearance on the years. the new album will be released in march. get happy. march bra streisand will perform on the oscars. producers say how could an evening celebrating movies and music be complete without barbara? check out otrc.com make your picks. >> up next a gun control debate and an emotional appeal as advocates and nra square off. >> also, severe weather leaves behind a path of destruction. >> and grand opening of san francisco's newest housing for francisco's newest housing for homessure and get a colde high be get coricidin hbp. the number one pharmacist recommended cold brand designed for people with high blood pressure. and the only one i use t

and our entertainment news reporter, rachel smith, out in l.a. this morning. d morning. >> that's right. good morning, guys. have no fear. taylor swift's trouble with michael j. fox appears to be over. in an interview, the joke about his son. he wanted to clear the air with her. on friday, the pop star tweeted, hey, everybody. michael j. fox got in touch with me today. and we are good. thank you for having my back. this whole thing started at the golden globes, when tsa said stay away from michael j. fox's son. we may hear about it on her next album. >>> stephen colbert has made a comedic bid for the presidency. but his sister is going to run for congress. elizabeth colbert bush will be in the running to fill the seat of tim scott of south carolina. he may get his chance to hit the campaign trail after all. >>> leonardo dicaprio vowed to never let go of rose in "titanic." but the oscar-nominated star is letting go of acting for you. he said, i'm going to take a long, long break. the star says he will take time off to improve the world a bit and focus on environ

i'm rachel smith in los angeles. >> still ahead, remembering a young internet maf vick whosedúr influencethe bay area and the legal battle that has m.i.t.investigating the death. >> lance armstrong's admission to oprah winfrey today. >> coca-cola's new campaign >>> internet filled with with eulogies for a one time bay area resident. >> 26-year-old erin schwartz committed suicide in new york. two years ago prosecuters say he illegally down loaded millions of science journals. we're live with his bay area connection. >> as indicated the federal government considered aaron schwartz a thief, for allegedly down loading academic paper was out permission. a case many believe led to his suicide. his robin hood like advocacy had strong bay area influences. >> schwartz gave a lecture last may. >> if we've lost the ability to communicate over the internet it could be a changed bill of rights, freedoms guaranteed in the constitution he dropped out of stanford but maintained a close friendship with lessic whoççí[ spoke about him today he was going to -- an incredible soul who inspired millions who,(

our entertainment reporter and host of "on the red carpet" rachel smith, is in l.a. this morning. good morning, guys. nice to chat with you. we have a bit of everything popping this morning. for starters, forget what you think you know about kristen stewart. the "twilight" star called herself, a sensitive, normal girl. stewart is promoting her new movie, "on the road." and said she would do any part just to be in the movie. and she told the mag, it's not about being fearless. but embracing the fears. stewart says she's open to anything, including broadway. >>> tv could soon have a new odd couple. kelsey grammer and martin lawrence are reportedly considering pairing up in a sitcom. it may have an "odd couple" feel. this would be a return to sitcom roots. grammer played dr. frazier crane for 20 years. martin at his sitcom, "martin," for phi years. and interestingly, both played radio hosts. >>> and "modern family" is a modern tv classic. but the cast is paying tribute to some of the all-time great shows. a series a amazing new photos. eric stonestreet, jesse tyler ferguson and aubre

abc's rachel smith has the details. a busy week for her. >> indeed. a busy day.ey against the music. rumors were swirling about brittabri britney's departure from "the x factor." the pop star made even bigger news on the same day. take a look. this morning, all eyes are on britney spears, ending yet another relationship in heartbreak. the pop icon and fiance jason trawick, calling it quits, after nearly four years. britney said in a statement to "people" magazine, quote, jason and i have decided to call off our engagement. i'll always adore him and we will remain great friends. jason adding, as this chapter ends for us, a new one begins. i love and cherish her and her boys. and we will be close forever. >> britney spears and jason, they're very private. you'll probably never know what went wrong in their relationship. >> i think you are great. >> reporter: britney's breakup bombshell comes on the same day she announced she is leaving her role as judge on "the x factor." tmz also reports, trawick, who was once spears' agent, has been removed as her co-conservator,

on the red carpet host, rachel smith, caught up with them before the start of the big race. ready to get your fitness on today? i'm ready. check me out. aw yah? are you going to do all three triathlons? i do the xbox, all the xbox. they have a xbox triathlon, the swimming, the cycling, the jogging, so this arm is very, very strong. but rain has some big doubts about his running skills. i'm going to do a run walk, more like a waddle. a waddle, how are you going to waddle? prepared? are you ready to get into the triathlon today? not at all. whatever! i tried running it yesterday, instead of doing it maybe a couple days before or all week like i planned, i'll just do a big run, like yesterday so now i'm totally sore. you have to exercise as an ongoing thing. you can't just do a lot of in one day. jason ritter and wayne wilson must have the same trainer. but then i do a lot of like, video game workouts. you and wayne wilson can get together because he does a lot of video game workouts. okay, cool! ah no, yes exactly. i'm always in training with the la rock crew. but actually las

and rachel smith gave this treatment a try. she's here to tell us about it. george. we look to the stars for the latest trends when they hit the carpets decked out to the nines. one actor says four tiny accessories has left fashion watchers asking, what is that? penelope cruz is known for dazzling on the red carpet. and at a recent premiere, one detail in particular caught the eye. or rather, the ear. four, tiny gold beads. it's acupuncture for the ear. unlike this episode of "sex and the city," it's unobtrusive and virtually pain-free. and it's not for style. some practitioners say it can be beneficial for your health. intrigued, i vifsited jill at te yinova center. >> they're little tiny beats. they don't pierce the skin. >> reporter: marjorie martin says, people think it might hurt. it doesn't hurt. you don't really feel it at all. >> reporter: why the ear? >> they're always contacting other body parts through your ear. we have points for hunger. we have points for organs like the kidney or the heart. what penelope had in her ear is have a point that is ver

. >> reporter: for "good morning america," rachel smith, abc news, aspen. >> look at that.he did stop. >> x-games -- eventually. 3:00 eastern on our sister network, espn. >> >>> okay. if you could see the smiles in our eyes this morning, the extra smiles in our eyes, it's for a very good reason. we've been keeping a big secret. robin roberts was there all morning long, practice for her return to "gma." there she is, smiling. got up early. came in. sat behind the scenes all day long. and how great has it been to have robin around? >> she looks amazing. >> the smile on her face never left. >> looks amazing. is amazing. so great to have you back, robin. "gma live!" coming right up. >> oh, yes. >> live, and in hd, this is an abc 7 news update. >> good morning at 8:56. the federal government is open to day despite snow. employees have the option of telework d leave or numerous schools and our are closed or opened late complete list of our website, wjla.com. a new poll shows a dead heat in the governor's race. 31% of registered voters support terry mcauliffe and 30% -- support th

. >> reporter: and rachel smith collected bags of coats from big donors. >> awesome.any lent a hand. like a private party, hosted by new york yankees starting pitcher, c.c. sabathia. >> able to give back to warm coats and warm hearts is good for me. >> reporter: and viewers all across americas donated coats at their local burlington stores. coats came in by the busload, carload, and armload. >> this is awesome. >> reporter: and as fast as we collected them, they were out the door, helping thousands across the country. >> after the hurricane hit, we lost everything. to have a warm coat means the world. >> reporter: just last year, we reached the goal of 1 million coats, in over five years. >> will smith. >> reporter: and this year, with the help from celebrities, broadway stars, a cast of characters and you, we added to that incredible total. you guys make this happen every year. so, let's see what the final coat tally is. let's run out. lara spencer, amy robach, where are you? i'm making the ladies in heels run. i know it doesn't seem fair. don't fall, amy. thank you.

. >> reporter: for "good morning america," rachel smith, abc news, aspen. >> look at that.she did stop. >> x-games -- eventually. 3:00 eastern on our sister network, espn. 3:00 eastern on our sister network, espn. >>> and we'll >>> okay. if you could see the smiles in our eyes this morning, the extra smiles in our eyes, it's for a very good reason. we've been keeping a big secret. robin roberts was there all morning long, practice for her return to "gma." there she is, smiling. got up early. came in. sat behind the scenes all day long. and how great has it been to have robin around? >> she looks amazing. >> the smile on her face never left. >> looks amazing. is amazing. so great to have you back, robin. "gma live!" coming right up. >> oh, yes. >> please welcome the honorable brown. >> his budget and legislative outlines for this year, you see the assembly members applauding there, and he will talk about education, affordable scare act and how it affects california. jobs climate change, transportation, and high-speed rail. this your he does not have to talk about the huge bu

we want to bring in rachel smith first.he stars kicked off a night of excitement. are you going to be busting out? >> i can do a little bit of jungle love. >> reporter: halle berry is behind you. mow you're might want to hang around. >> she's pretty. >> reporter: a little by crooked. >> it's hand-tie. i hand-tied it. >> reporter: it was hollywood's fashion runway. jennifer lawrence wowed in haute couture. and julianna margulies wowed. a whole lot of sequins. hayden panettiere and connie britton looked like they each got the beige memo. >> we did not coordinate. >> look how perfectly coordinated we are. we didn't even discuss it. >> reporter: some couture, shockingly comfy. >> over the head. no zirppers. >> reporter: the nails. what about the clutches? what do they squeeze into them? >> nothing. i have a kleenex, a lipstick, and a cough drop. >> reporter: and a speech? >> no. >> this is my lib stick. >> reporter: do i see band aids in there? >> dom me if you need a band aid. >> put your phones in here, whatever. keep a sandw

. >> reporter: for "good morning america," rachel smith, abc news, aspen. >> look at that.>> she did stop. >> x-games -- eventually. 3:00 eastern on our sister network, espn. >>> and we'll be right so, we all set? i've got two tickets to paradise! pack your bags, we'll leave tonight. uhh, it's next month, actually... eddie continues singing: to tickets to... paradiiiiiise! no four. remember? whoooa whooaa whooo! you know ronny, folks who save hundreds of dollars by switching to geico sure are happy. and how happy are they jimmy? happier than eddie money running a travel agency. get happy. get geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. >>> okay. if you could see the smiles in our eyes this morning, the extra smiles in our eyes, it's for >>> got up early. came in. sat behind the scenes all day long. and how great has it been to have robin around? >> she looks amazing. >> the smile on her face never left. >> looks amazing. is amazing. so great to have you back, robin. "gma live!" coming right up. >> oh, yes. >>> good morning to you, maryland. here are a few

smith, we'll have you back after this plays a few times. i think you'll get a loft lot of reaction out of it. that's "the ed show." "the rachel maddow show" starts right now. >> good evening, my friend. it was really fun to cover the inauguration in washington with you. >> yes, it was. but my legs were getting sore sitting there for five hours. >> i didn't put my microphone on my belt like i normally do. at the end of six hours, i had to crawl out of the booth. >> i needed assistance myself. >> it was a lot of fun. thanks a lot. >> yes, it was. thanks. and thanks to you at home for staying with us for this hour. they are actually still dancing in washington, d.c. the party for president obama's second inauguration is still on. after a day of speeches yesterday and poetry and a parade and three separate presidential dances with the first lady at two different inaugural balls serenaded by jennifer hudson, hey, there she is again. after all of that, the obamas it turned out kept dancing. they danced until 3:00 a.m. at the white house. a big separate party with a bunch of friends. try to imagine george bush and usher in a gangnam