for nightline, i'm rachel smith at the met gala. >> thanks for watching abc news.thank you so much. did you say honey? hey, try some? mmm that is tasty. is it real? of course... are you? nope animated you know i'm always looking for real honey for honey nut cheerios well you've come to the right place. great, mind if i have another taste? not at all mmm you're all right bud? never better i don't know if he likes that. yeah part of the complete breakfast

for nightline, i'm rachel smith at the met gala. >> thanks for watching abc news. good morning america tomorrow. thanks so much for doing this, you guys. >> thanks for watching abc news. tune in to good morning america tomorrow. and you both know if you ever need anything moved, you can always call robert. it's good to be married, isn't it? and peter... coming all the way from pennsylvania just to help us move a couch. hey, any day out of mom and dad's house is a good day. and you know what? they clapped when i got off. you guys want to hear a tune? i really gotta go. yeah, you know what? i should probably get down to the bus station, too. peter, don't be silly. we should all sit and have dinner and relax. come on, ray, you, too yeah, ray. i'll stay if ray stays. then it's a party! gotta go! how 'bout that? ray had to go. awww...i'll stay anyway. great! i'll go get dinner started. ( plays harmonica ) ( playing harmonica )

but first abc's rachel smith has details. >> repor carpet event of the year.-listers and a-plus-listers only. amal and george clooney and queen bey herself. held at new york's metropolitan museum of art. unofficially it's a super bowl of fashion. in which anything, have we mentioned anything -- goes. a spring gala come bines the stars of sports, fashion for one glittery evening. >> it's not our typical date night. >> reporter: no way to buy a ticket to the event. by invitation only. it's top overseen by anna wintour. the theme o of red e ball's co-chairs, carp carpeted steps to get to the dinner. all in a night's work for the famous of the famous in the world. for "good morning america," rachel smith, abc news, new york. >> joining us now kerry washington, star of abc's "scandal". always great to see>> you too. >> we had all these looks over the years. >> so crazy. >> did you have a favorite look? >> i loved last year. i like seeing the spectrum. a cool walk through time. >> it really is. how did you go about picking last year? gown t >> how is this different

this is the best birthday present ever to myself. >> reporter: rachel smith, abc news, new york. >> iuildup to it kind of takes a long time. i just thought what in the world? why is this video so overrated? and then when she actually put the mask on and starts laughing and the mouth is moving and making all these sounds, i was hysterical laughing. i couldn't stop. >> she cracks herself up. such a happy chewbacca. >> she's so charming. >> look at us. >> look at that. not as charming as candice smith there. >> candice looks a little bit cuter in her mask than we do in ours. >> we will not get 133 million views. >> i think the laugh ties it all up. >> i can't do it. >> if you haven't got enough of this, candice will be on "gma" later this morning and we can relive the whole thing all over again. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now." informing insomniacs for two decades. >>> making news in america this morning -- we have breaking news, president obama is in vietnam making a major announcement overnight. hear the new decision by the u.s. that's sparking instant outrage from china.

rachel smith got glammed up to take us inside the met gala. >> reporter: fashion was in full force tonightual met ball. taylor swift rocked a mini dress while claire danes had a gown and beyonce had a floor length dress. queen b is last to make the entrance on the red carpet. she says this year's gown easier to get into than last year's. and the fashion was all about the details. like this butterfly headpiece. zoe saldana's train. held at new york city's museum of art. it's a fund raising event for the museum's costume event, but unofficially, it's the super bowl of fashion. why is this one of the hottest parties in town? >> it's the biggest fashion event. everybody wants to go and see who is going to be here. >> reporter: the theme of the event, fashion in an age of technology. for many it seemed

abc's rachel smith has the story. >> reporter: the family is fighting to save the life of their dog haustheir hero. >> rescue dog for us paid it forward. >> reporter: the pup once rescued by the de luca coming to 7-year-old molly's rescue when a big rattlesnake snuck up. >> she saw him jump back and forward. >> reporter: haus jumped between his owner and the reptile saving the little girl by getting struck three times in the process. >> next thing you know there's blood and, you know, he was limping and crying. >> reporter: the lucky child by her hero dog's side when he underwent emergency treatment. >> getting any better? >> the de luca's go fund me page has raised over $52,000. >> they're caring about haus. >> reporter: he's now on the mend. >> we know them as many of them being police dogs, military dogs. they're a protective these german shepherds overall. >> a lot of people don't realize they can have that sort of innate trait if you don't train them. lot of dogs form this loyal bond to their owners. >> came to the rescue of that young girl. i'm sure she's very thankful. >> that's w

here's abc's rachel smith. >> i'm really excited to share with you something i got. >> reporter: it isworth every penny! >> reporter: soaring to new heights in the social media stratosphere. >> now i'm going to let chewbacca talk here. >> reporter: you can't stop watching. > watch my mouth actually moves. >> reporter: setting the record fo video. but why is this woman, candice payne, simply wearing a chewbacca mask and sitting in her car so popular? our friends over at slates are helping us break it down. >> payne is very charming and self-deprecating and she has a really infectious musical laugh. >> i'm such a happy chewbacca. i kind of want to drive around like this. it's the simple joys. >> she pokes fun at the fact that there are people staring at her while she's in her car in the parking lot and the fact she got this mask for herself and not for her kids. >> in all honesty, at the end of the day, it doesn't go in their toy box. it goes in my room. >> she needed to share something that brought her a lot of joy. there's something pure and uncynical. >> laugh it up, fuzz ball. >> rep

but first, abc's rachel smith has all the details. >> reporter: it's the red carpet event of the yearisters only. we're talking about george and amal. kimye and madonna. queen bey herself. it's held at new york's metropolitan museum of art. unofficially it's a super bowl of fashion. in which anything, have we mentioned anything -- goes. a spring gala combines the stars of sports, music, fashion and film for one glittery evening. >> it's not our typical date night. >> reporter: there's no way to buy a ticket to the event. it's by invitation only. the guest list is top secret. overseen by anna wintour. the theme of this year's event, manus x machina. fashion in the age of technol y technology. among the ball's co-chairs, taylor swift. they'll climb the dozens of red carpeted steps to get to the dinner. and entertainment that follows. all in a night's work for the famous of the famous in the world. for "good morning america," rachel smith, abc news, new york. >> joining us now, kerry washington, star of abc's "scandal." always great to see you. >> you too. >> we've had all these looks ov

. >>> it's "pop news," the lovely rachel smith. what's going on? >> thank you.oprah fans this morning. of course, we all remember this tv moment like it was just yesterday. >> you get a car. you get a car. you get a car. you get a car. [ cheers and applause ] everybody gets a car. >> it's epic. always will be. how many types have you thought wouldn't it be great to sit in those chairs? well, now you can. but sadly no free car involved but you can own a piece of tv history. oprah's auctioning off a selected number of her towards her leadership academy foundation which i can attest is a great thing because i've been to the academy. each seat comes with a commemorative plaque. you can place your bids on the screen bid website through thursday may 12th. >> we should go back and check with how they went. >> aren't they 15 years old, 13 years old? you can also buy that but ralph tibbs for your daughter, right? >> hawking everything today. >> absolutely. >> what's next. >> it might not feel warm outside just yet but no need to cry me a river. things heating up with jus

it's rachel smith. what's happening? >> that's right. well, let's get right to it.through the roof for tonight's billboard music awards. i'm so pumped. it's one of my all-time fave annual events. it is always an amazing show, guys. we got a sneak peek of dnce rehearsing their hit, "cake by the ocean." oh, yeah, joe jonas there. they say they can't wait to perform. and ciara, co-hosting with ludacris excited to be in the mix of the event as well. >> this is a really cool opportunity from my perspective. especially being an artist. artist first before anything. it gives me a chance to show my personality and have fun in a different way than i normally would. >> can't wait to see her on the stage. and britney spears is kicking off the show with a medley of her greatest hits. she'll win the millennium award. and kesha will perform, after giving her record label assurances she would not mention her ongoing legal battle. and justin bieber. catch the billboard music awards at 8:00 p.m. eastern right here on abc. sure to be a good time. >>> and eva longoria officially off t

the tennessee titan there, rachel smith, good morning to you.ood morning, everyone. >>> we begin with the latest on the zika virus here in the u.s. the cdc confirming the first reported case of microcephaly in a fetus, this one linked in a case to a virus in puerto rico. microcephaly which causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads and prevents the brain from developing properly has been linked to zika. it's the first known birth defect contracted in the u.s. >>> a massive manhunt in manchester, new hampshire, is over and police saying that city is safe. police arrested 32-year-old ian macpherson in the shootings of two officers in separate incidents thursday night. one officer was shot in the face but survived. macpherson is being charged with two counts of attempted capital murder. each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison. >>> and a horrific scene outside of a california elementary school. nine children injured after being struck by a car just as school was letting out. witnesses reporting a car seat flying through the air

the lovely rachel smith here. what's going on? >> thank you. all right. oprah fans this morning. of course, we all remember this tv moment like it was just yesterday. >> you get a car. you get a car. you get a car. you get a car. [ cheers and applause ] everybody is getting a car. >> i mean, that's just epic. always will be. but how many times have you thought to yourself wouldn't it have been great to be sitting in those chairs? well, now you can. but sadly there's no free car involved, but you can own a piece of tv history. oprah's auctioning off a selected number of her audience chairs with proceeds going towards her leadership academy foundation, which i can attest is a great thing because i've actually been to the academy. yeah, but each seat comes with a commemorative plaque. you can place your bids on the screen bid website through thursday, may 12th. >> we should go back and check with those people on how those cars are running now. >> exactly. >> i want to know. >> because aren't they 15 years old, 13 years old? >> exactly. >> you can also buy th

rachel smith got all grammed up to take us inside the met gala. >> reporter: fashion was in full forceall. co-chair taylor swift rocked an ultra chic mini dress and beyonce in a skin tight exploral dress. queen b is last to make her entrance and says this year's gown easier to get into than last year. and the fashion was all about the details the new giant rock on kate upton's finger. held at new york city's metropolitan museum of art. officially a fundraising event. but unofficially, the super bowl of fashion. >> why is it one of the hottest tickets and parties in town? >> it is the biggest fashion event. everybody who is anybody is here. >> the diva of this year's event, manus-machina. sleek and shimmery. for will i am it meant channelling his inner darth vader. how do you hope it will translate to every day fashion? >> i think we'll see a lot of silver. >> some of the outfits, there wasn't much there. not much left to the imagination. >> no. >> anna wintour has the final say. even if her company buys a table she has to clear it. >> $30,000 tickets. >> this morning on "world news now

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some of the big names actress rachel mcadams, actor will smith.ore the main event president obama channeled his inner comedian in chief. >> if this material works well, i'm gonna use it at goldman sachs next year. [ laughter ] earn me some serious tu tubman. >> in my final year, my approval ratings keep going up. [ applause ] the last time i was this high, i was trying to decide on my major. i am hurt though, bernie, that you have been distancing yourself a little from me. [ laughter ] i mean, that's just not something that you do to your comrade. you have got a room full of reporters, celebrities, cameras, and he says no. is this dinner too tacky for the donald? >> i'm very proud of what you've done. it has been an honor and privilege to work side by side with you to strengthen our democracy. [ applause ] and with that i just have two more words to say. obama out. [ laughter ] >> that was, of course, president obama's last white house correspondent's dinner. and g.o.p. frontrunner donald trump is calling out his party's leader chairman reince pri

smith goes to washington," this is the sequel. that's "hardball" for now. tomorrow i'll join brian williams and rachel maddow for special primary coverage starting at 6:00 p.m. eastern. is >> you stay up till 11:00 tomorrow night, we'll talk about the future of the national election between hillary clinton and donald trump. we'll forget about the primaries for a while. "all in with kris hayes" starts right now. >>> tonight on "all in" -- ted cruz's closing arguments amidst signs his support in indiana is falling. >> carly's perfectly nice. by the way she fell off the stage, did anybody see that? and cruz didn't do anything. >> then the gop nightmare scenario. >> she ate like a pig. i'd like her right in that fat ugly face of hers. >> i'll support the candidate regardless. >> could trump help democrats retake the senate? >>> as hillary clinton pivots to the general election, bernie sanders makes a bold prediction. >> the convention will be a contested contest. >> james sanders is here to discuss the campaign's road forward. and the comedian in chief.