>>> richard simmons hospitalized. after years of conclusion, new details tonight. >>> then, why is harry styles thanking taylor swift? his new interview telling all about his ex. >>> plus, bradley cooper caught -- making out with lady gaga? and a dancing romance update. is he dating this soup star as find a new match for bonner. >> don't play with me. >> come on. >> ooh, it's happening. >> behind the scenes of goldie hawn's movie comeback with amy schumer. >> you know she's not coming back unless it's damn good. >> their constant crackups on set. >> this is a dog whistle, mom. [ dog barking ] [ screams ] >> now, for april 18th, 2017, this is "entertainment tonight." >>> there is new concern over the health of richard simmons after he was hospitalized for the second time in less than a year. >> everybody's wondering is richard okay. that has been the biggest question ever since he disappeared from the public eye nearly 1,200 days ago. and today richard's housekeeper was hammered with questions about his latest medical

give us a thumbs-up. >> that's richard simmons, walking slowly, assisted by his housekeeper and longtime manager. returning home after hospitalization for severe indigesti indigesti indigestion. lapd also there, after concerns about paparazzi outside his gate. here's a timeline, richard and his housekeeper arrive at 5:12:00 p.m. you can see him in the backseat. for almost 45 minutes, richard waits inside the car, as his housekeeper tries to work out a plan to get richard inside without the paparazzi getting a shot. 6:01:00 p.m., an lapd chopper flies overhead. 6:05:00 p.m., officers arrive. and after more than an hour, richard is still in the garage, on a day when temperatures reached 79 degrees. richard's manager told us, doctors were pleased with his progress, and released him sooner than expected. he's glad to be home and feeling good. still, a lot of people are wondering why richard is going to such great extremes to hide. there has been speculation about his appearance, that he may have gained weight or is suffering serious health problems. when we talk to simmons a year ago, he jus

the 68-year-old's absence from the public eye spawned a pod cast, called missing richard simmons. chandising, endorsements, and licensing could suggest a reappearance. is imminent. >> i think simmons too, there were headlines he was upset about the pod cast. >> he was. >> what are you doing getting into my business. simmons telling his fans, hope to see you again soon. okay, maybe some cheerier news. some big news from serena williams. >> the grand slam tennis phenom confirmed that she is 20 weeks pregnant with the first child. posted the photo in a bathing suit. showing off her baby bump. then apparently she deleted it. >> the 35-year-old williams played at the australian open, back in januar pregnant. >> she was pregnant when she won the australian open. >> only serena williams. >> absolutely. her spokeswoman says williams is sitting out the rest of the 2017 season and hopes to return to the circuit next year. >> the announcement, the latest surprise from williams. last december she announced her engagement to a reddit co-founder. the photo. the baby due some times this fall. >>

rather have dinner with -- >> nancy, yesterday, we told you about richard simmons' latest health scarethe star who hasn't seen in years is speaking out about the situation. still unquestioned questions. >> are we going to see richard soon? >>> richard simmons' longtime friend and housekeeper arriving back home. she was heading inside cedars sinai medical center in l.a. and carrying what appear to be slippers and a t-shirt in a plastic bag. >> how is he doing? >> we also learned that lapd did another welfare check on richard. officers were informed that richard was in the hospital. >> lapd was here to do a welfare check, any comments? >> this morning, richard addressed his fans directly for the first time. he said, lol well by now you know that i'm not missing. >> here we go. >> the 68-year-old simmons also shared this photo of himself -- with the slogan keep calm and carry on. the images reportedly from 2013, around the same time that simmons went into hiding. he made the post, quote, richard wanted his many well-wishers to know he's absolutely feeling the love. he's been hospitalized

. >>> richard simmons hospitalized. the health crisis that sent him into treatment of years of exclusion. new details tonight. >> then -- ♪ baby i'm perfect for you >> why is harry styles thanking taylor swift? telling all about his ex. >> plus, beyradl cooper caught making out with gaga. and is sharna dating this "soap starr"". >> i love a cowboy. >> don't play with me. >> the honky-tonk, come on. >> and behind the scenes of goldie's movie with amy schumer. the their constant crackups on set. >> this is a dog whistle, mom. >> arff, arff, arff! is "e.t." >> concern over richard simmons after he was hospitalized for the second time in less than a year. >> everyone's wonder is richard ok. that's been the question sijsz he disappeared nearly 1,200 days ago. today his housekeeper was hammered with questions about his latest medical cries its. >> how are you? how's richard's health. >> richard'sri fend and long time housekeeper ignored the paparazzi as she returned to his home today. "e.t." confirmed that he was hospitalized

>> richard simmons standoff with the paparazzi. >>> heidi surrounded by security. >> can you say anything? >> why police were called to his house. >> and janet's ex speaks out. >>> bradley cooper making out with lady gaga? >>> just when you think oprah has done it all think again. >> if you have spent more than ten minutes with me, you would be on the floor. >>> in the gym with gwen and blake. >> he's my trainer. >>> and a voice star on the spider bite that left her face looking like this. >>> mark wahlberg and will farrell on "daddy's home 2". >> kris prat pass is the challenge. >> is that a gravy thing? >> that's egg salad. >> my sniffer stopped working. >>> now this is "entertainment tonight." >>> a lot of concern after richard simmons was hospitalized for a second time in less than a year. >> the question is, is richard okay? that is the question since he disappeared nearly 1200 days ago. >>> here's what we know now as richard speaks out. >> richard, please, are you okay, richard? give us an okay. give us a thumb's up. >> that's richard simmons right there under a blanket covering him

i just want to know, rather have dinner with -- >>> nancy, yesterday, we told you about richard simmonslatest health scare. well, the star, who has not been seen in years, is speaking out about the situation, but there are still so many unanswered questions. >> teresa, can we count on seeing richard pretty soon? is he going to come home? >> are we going to see richard soon hopefully? >> richard simmons' longtime friend and housekeer back home today. last night, she was seen heading inside cedars-sinai medical center in l.a., and carrying what appear to be slippers and a t-shirt in a plastic bag. >> how is he doing? >> we learned that authorities were at richard's house today for another welfare check. officers were informed that richard was in the hospital. >> lapd was here to do a welfare check, any comments? >> this morning, richard addressed his fans directly for on facebook. he wrote, quote, aren't you sick of hearing and reading about me? lol. well, by now, you know that i'm not missing, just a little under the weather. i'm sure i will be feeling good and back home in a couple of d

>> richard simmons' standoff with the paparazzi.hiding under a blanket, surrounded by security. >> can you say anything? >> why police were called to his house minutes after his hospital return. >>> plus, behind the scenes with bradley cooper and his body double. secrets from the set of "a star is born." then -- >>> the rings, the famous fiance. who is the tv diva taking ugs wedding dress shopping? >>> then -- >> one. >> nancy kerrigan's new dancing strategy. is she getting cold feet? >> do you believe you can win this thing? >> what do you think? >> ,oh come on. >> plus -- >> cameron mathison, nick jonas. >> inside cameron's singoff with a jo-bro. >> you have no rhythm. >> wow. >> now, for april 21st, 2017, this is "entertainment tonight." >> cops, helicopters and high drama, as richard simmons is spotted in public for the first time in more than three years. >> the 68-year-old returned home from the hospital with the help of police and guess who was waiting for him? a pack of paparazzi. >> richard, please, are you okay, richard? g

and what do you make of richard simmons' facebook post?own the rumors or adds to the mystery. >> i this i this adds to the mystery. people will be parsing this to figure out what it mean, a message to old fans or hidden message of how he's doing and the fascinating thing about this all with this podcast and attention to a guy who was famous, people cannot get enough. i don't think people can get their head around the idea someone famous doesn't want it. >> he seems more popular. he signed a new marketing deal, merchandising deal so seems he must be preparing to come out. >> i think there's a combination of people knowing him for 30 years and having a real interest and tools of social media allowing him to stay private and get all this attention. these people have had podcasts claim to be his friends and maybe they are but making him more and more popular and the mystery will never end. >> you talk about the podcast. it opened him up to a generation who never -- who didn't know who he was. why do you think it's such a fascinati fascination?

. >>> richard simmons may be returning to public life. he inked a new deal to take on his endorsements and licensing. missing richard simmons brought this about. >>> thousands of extra pedestrians are expected to pour on to san francisco streets and sidewalks so drivers stay alert. >> it's the fifth annual walk to workday, and it's highlighting walking as the most sustainable way to get around. you can get a map of walk to work hubs where you can stop and get free coffee and breakfast snacks. if you want to share your walk to work today use the hash hash -- guess what it is? >> walk to work. >> yes! get it? >> that makes sense. >> except, walk to work at 1:30 in the morning. >> yeah, i just checked mine and it would take nine hours for me to walk to work according to google map. >> if you get started for tomorrow morning, you are good. >> okay. >> all seriousness, if you are walking to work know in the afternoon and evening it's going to get wet and get wet quickly and come in intensely also. this is the calm before the storm if i can use

. >> i meant richard simmons.is not fully. >> it's 3:55 in the morning. i'm just giving you a hard time kev. >> richard simmons, any other russell simmons. >> they're both fine. >> we'll see you a little bit later kev. >> #journalism. >> right. #early morning blues. >> he got the simmons right. he was halfway there. >> right. >> we got warmer temperatures. 80's later today. we got a few showers north and west. looks like it does end quickly and maybe a thunderstorm this afternoon. most of it will be widely scattered. 58 in washington. there are your winds out of the west-southwest at eight. much warmer day, more humid as well and already had some showers develop off to our north and west. you can see those raising in from the north and west moving through hagerstown and frederick. we'll see these move through in the next hour or so and then we'll see some showers and maybe an isolated storm redevelop this afternoon. look at that 83. weekend doesn't look great. tickly second half of saturday and sunday looks cool.

but now richard simmons is back. the fitness mogul will be represented by. ord on how involved simmons will be in the promotion of these new products or wham exactly the products will be. >> coming up kids across the area have a new place to check out. >> lego land is opened for business. >> lauren. >> we're going to be dealing with active weather as we head into the rest of our thursday but quieting things down for the upcoming weekend. we'll be a tad chilly in the morning with lows dropping down into the upper 30's in the city and we'll have gusty winds on saturday but sunshine breaking out for both saturday and sunday and by sunday afternoon, gorgeous conditions, bright sunshine and mild temperatures, up into the middle 60's. we'll talk more about that weekend forecast and have the latest on storm scan3 coming up just after this. >> ♪ >> welcome back. lake michigan looking more like an ocean today. high winds in chicago creating dangerously high waves. wind gusts are hitting 55 miles an hour and experts say the waves could become the highest they have been

the main thing richard simmons seems to be exercising these days is his right to privacy.d it was time to reassure fans he's okay after being hospitalized in los angeles for gastric problem monday. this post appeared wednesday on his facebook page. hello to everyone who has shown concern for me and sent their good wishes. i'm sure i will be feeling good and back home in a couple of days. >> work it. give me your best. >> reporter: after overcoming his own obesity he dedicated his life to helping others get healthy. he scribe e described way. >> he got his life toke and decided to be the pied piper. >> but apparently he decided to leave everyone behind. he gave up his industry. dan felt so abandoned he produced a podcast. missing rich and simmons completely and inexplicably stopped being richard simmons and i want to know why. >> by now you know i'm not missing. just a little under the weather. now, even though the picture in richard's post is very similar to a photo taken in 2013, his spokesperson assures entertainment tonight that richard did write the post and i just wan

. >>> looks like richard simmons is headed back into the spotlight. for decades known for the over the top fitness videos and tv appearances. but lately, he has apparently been reclusive. there even been public concern about his well-being, a whole podcast revolves around that. well now he has signed a new deal with a company will handle his company, endorsements and launch a line of motivation products. no time line on when he may start promoting those products. >> welcome back, richard simmons. >>> pepsi is trying to hide from the spotlight right now. after heat the backlash over the ad. >> the soft drink giant is apologizing for the ad critics say trivialized black lives matter protests. here's abc's david wright. >> reporter: pepsi's edgy web ad features a diverse crowd, led by reality star, kendall jenner. ♪ we have the moves disarming tension between police and protestors with the help of a beverage. the similarity with this iconic image offended activists who accused pepsi of trivializing the black lives matter movement, the daughter of dr. mar

>> that's richard simmons' housekeeper checking out the scene after a driver ran into a tree in fronten't seen richard in years. but not even the crash >> it did not. check this out. a tour bus drives right by. definitely made their tour a little bit interesting, though they didn't get a glimpse of richard. >>> well, get a glimpse of this, and i sworn you, it's not for the squeamish. she suffered what is a lot of people's worst nightmares. >> this is so scary. she was bitten by an incredibly venomous spider while she was leaping and she thought she might die. so, what happened? we have her first on-camera interview since the bite. what happened? >> i felt like stinging on my face and i looked over and i had -- i was holding a spider in my hand. my worst nightmare. i went to urgcaent re immediately. >> quick thinking may have saved meghan's life. she was bitten on the cheek by one of america's most lethal spider -- a brown recluse, filled with potentially deadly venom, capable of leaving a ten-inch wound. now, at one point, you described it almost like a hole in your face? >> yeah. whe

michelle: richard simmons says he is not missing, he is just under the weather. he thanked everyone to what has shown concern and sent good wishes. that is the fist public comment since he spoke to entertainment tonight last year. he has been out of the public eye for three years sparking questions about his well being and a podcast about missing richard richard simmons. jonathan: every year united states 50,000 children with autism turn 18 years old. we will look at the challenges that the families face when the children become adults. jennifer gilbert reports for sinclair cares. in the basement of his home, he reflects on the major league career. but his role as a dad brought him struggles. he and his wife have four grown children, including mason who just turned 25 and still needs help shaving. mason has autism. taking care of him is a full-time job. >> if we didn't have a day program we wouldn't life. >> good morning. >> thank you. >> he spends his days at a day program that provides young doesn'ts with autism job training. to help transition to the real worl

. >>> stay with us, richard simmons may getting ready to >>> the fitness mogul richard simmons mightreturning to life to take on licensing and endorsements, he signed in part because of the popular broadcast miss richard simmons to explain his abrupt disappearance in 2014. he will emerge to promote his products. >>> just a few years after launching e-payment platforms like apple pay they are struggling to get users to buy in that comes as some merchants are doubling down by completely getting rid of cash. we'll explain why. >> reporter: at a restaurant in oakland the owner decided to stop taking cash after being burglarized new year's eve. for less work and faster transactions they are promoting electronic mobile payments. >> apple pay is the biggest thing. a lot of people have used it here already. that's kind of a reason we're changing it this way too. you scan it and go. >> e commerce analysts report one-third businesses offer apple pay but only 13 percent iphone users have been willing to give it a try, an extremely low adoption rate among apple's loyal users. >> some stores are

they plan to create a collection of richard simmons inspired products and build on his current merchandisers, sweating to the oldies, those iconic gym shorts, i don't know. it's unclear if simmons will return to public life to promote his products. >>> rapper two pack shakor's vision for a restaurant is coming to life in new york city. this is pow what mek confidential a cafe. it's open for three days inside another lower east side restaurant and the menu features mac and cheese, cheese fries and pac month wings. his cousin used to make those for him and delivered them to the studio. the restaurant also features his art and poetry on the walls. >> there you go. >> yeah. all right. i love your forecast so much. >> yes. >> can you say it again? 80s. >> yes. >> next week it's going to be a cold start tomorrow morning though. so still bunt up. upper 50s for your high temperature on saturday. 67 degrees by sunday. the normal for this time of year by the way is right around 60 degrees. the seven day forecast take a look at the warmup by monday 79 degrees. and then there's what you like, dawn --

i like that study there. >>> so, it looks like richard simmons is heading back into the spotlight.es he was known for those over the top fitness videos and tv appearances but lately he's been reclusive and there's been some public concern about his well-being. well, now he has signed a new deal with a company that will handle his merchandising and endorsements with plans to launch a line of motivation products. no time line yet on when he may begin promoting those products. >>> the masters begins today in georgia but the world's top golfer may have to back out. dustin johnson's status is currently up in the air after he suffered what's described as a serious fall on a staircase yesterday and hurt his lower back. johnson's manager says the tournament favorite has been resting uncomfortably. scheduled teeoff this afternoon. >> at 2:00 p.m. >>> all the golfers will face some soggy conditions today at augusta national. >> luckily nba action was indoors as usual. no worry about the weather there. some highlights from espn. >>> first place on the line in the eastern conference, cavaliers

. >>> plus fit knew guru richard simmons. first images in three years. he is under the blanket. >> are you okay, richard? everybody loves you. >>> so long for now mar-a-lago. president trump's new summer white house in new jersey. >>> then. >> please don't get it. >> frappuccino rant. why he is so fed up with

. >> medical crisis for richard simmons.

. >> richard simmons is back. his disappearance from public life launched a podcast and a whole lot of questions. >>> fitness icon richard simmons is expected to make a full recovery. he was hospitalized yesterday. his manager michael released a statement exclusively to abc news saying, quote, after a few days of battling severe indigestion and discomfort we agreed it was best to seek treatment. it sparked a podcast called missing richard simmons. earlier this month simmons signed a new business deal for merchandising and endorsements. >> storm troopers and souper heros will march in for the silicon valley comic con. abc news was at city hall where steve wozniak helped raise the flag he helped create. last year it drew 60,000 people. if you go expect to see the cast of star trek, the next generation, starz of flash, walking dead and buzz all children. it was a no-brainer having comic con in the heart of silicon valley. >> all the silicon valley work, all of our engineering, always has a large amount of fun and pla

many people have been asking where is richard simmons? is he safe?tmz is reporting roy richard simmons has been touring around los angeles good enough no one even noticed him. this is all despite the rumors richard simmons does, leave his hollywood hills mansion that we thought was his entire universe for last three years much disguises are not elaborate sometimes it's just a hat. richard simmons is walking with a cane because he is still dealing with a knee injury. he's gained some weight. tmz says he sounds totally normal. he check himself into a hospital on monday for a gastrointestinal problem. >> he had severe indigestion. >> yeah. there you go. >> that is your celebrity dish. >> who needs porsha? we just need two. >> i can pretend i'm her. >> 10:21. great job guys. kevin is out in los angeles. he had a chance to see guardians of gallon lax z can't talk about that. he got a chance to sit down with the stars. and siena miller. >> well head into the good day cafe for culinary taste and tour of loudoun county and some ways to actually work those ve

simmons spoke to savannah by phone last year. >> savannah, it is richard simmons, how are you?ustained a knee injury. >> i sort of just wanted to be a loner for a while. you know, i hurt my knee, savannah, and had some problems with it. and then the other knee sort of gave me trouble. because i've taught like thousands and thousands of classes. and, you know, right now i just want to sort of, you know, just take care of me. >> a renewed interest in simmons picked up in february with the release of the hit podcast, missing richard simmons. >> where is richard? >> i have no idea. >> in the newest message to fans, the fitness mogul says, i reached out and hope you will, too. i'm sure there are people in your life who love and care for you and would do anything to help you with the challenges you face. just knowing you care has already made me feel better. hope to see you again soon! love, richard. >> that goes without saying, we are big plans at the show. there are new rumors suggesting he may be making a comeback. he signed a business deal for merchandising, endorsements and lice

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no time line on when he may start promoting the product. >> welcome back, richard simmons.acklash over the ad. featuring kendall jenner. >> the soft drink giant is apologizing for the ad critics say trivialized black lives matter protests. here's abc's david wright. >> reporter: pepsi's edgy web ad features a diverse crowd, led by reality star, kendall jenner. ♪ we have the moves disarming tension between police and protestors with the help of a beverage. the similarity with this iconic image offended activists who accused pepsi of trivializing the black lives matter movement, the daughter of dr. martin luther king jr., shot dead in memphis, 49 years ago this week, tweeted, if only daddy would have known about the power of pepsi. pepsi apologized to dr. king's daughter. and pulled the spot. ♪ i'd like to buy the world >> coke famously keyed in on turmoil in the 70s with its hill top ad, madison avenue moment so successful, it served as series finale for "mad men." ♪ like to buy the world a home >> but pepsi hasn't had don draper's touch. >> come on. which one is he? >> few

his fans he hopes to see you all soon. >> nice and tall. >> with speculation swirling around richard simmonsimmons was admitted to a los angeles hospital earlier this week for severe indigestion is expected to make a recovery. he posted a message on his facebook page along with this 2014 photo saying hello to everyone who has shown concern for me and sent their good wishes. joking aren't you sick of hearing and reading about me? by now you know i'm not missing, just a little under the weather. i'm sure i'll be feeling good and back home in a couple of days. adding this reminded me when you need help, you can't be afraid to reach out and ask for it. able to solve our problems all by ourselves and sometimes the it's just bigger than we are. the sweating with the oldies star stayed out of the public eye since february of 2014. known for his comedic nature and high energy, simmons spoke to savannah by phone. >> it's richard sillens. how are you? revealing he sustained a knee injury. i hurt my knee, and i had some problems with it. and then the other knee started to give me trouble. because i've

let's start with that health concern for richard simmons hospitalized in california. g abc news exclusively that simmons was admitted after coming down with a severe case of indigestion. abc's nick watt joins us with the details. how is he feeling, nick? >> reporter: well, good morning, robin. the 68-year-old star's rep is telling us, quote, after a few days of battling severe indigestion and discomfort while eating we agreed it was best for him to seek treatment. he's already feeling better and is expected to make a full recovery. remember, simmons hasn't been seen in public for more than three years now and that viral podcast "finding richard simmons" delved into why and one former friend claiming he's being held in his hollywood hills home by his witchcraft wielding housekeeper. that is a complete load of beat according to that rep says simmons is just taking it easy and if he decides to come back he'll come back, by the way, tmz reporting that he has actually been out and about but in disguise, a hat and a cane. they say. >> wow. speaking of comeback, nick, he did

. >>> richard simmons returns home from the hospital. >> are you okay?chard simmons under a blanket covering himself to avoid being photographed on thursday. he walked slowly assisted by his housekeeper and manager. he has not been seen in public for more than three years. earlier this weir he thanked fans on facebook saying, quote, aren't you sick of hearing and reading about me. lol. now you know i'm not missing, just a little under the weather. go to etonline.com for the latest. >>> oprah is returning to film. it has been a bit since request "selma" she is bringing the story of henrietta lacks to life. we talk to lady "o" at the premiere. >> the word is scurrrrd. >> she was nervous for her role in "the immortal life of henrietta lacks". >> i haven't acted a lot. i get nervous about it. it isn't what i do regularly. and i don't get intimated easily but this intimated me a little bit. a little bit. >> rose byrne costars in the movie based on a true story. >> you yet to do what many people would not do. you tell oprah to shut the bleep up. >> you got to

we have a portion of richard simmons now. >> richard, please, are you ok, richard?ngular shape of the upper eye area. >> he came back from the hospital. he spent three days there. harvey: the lure is getting bigger and bigger. >> why? harvey: he loves everybody's talking about him, he hasn't been seen and he's furthering that. >> this is his version of like an instagram twerk? >> we got mariah and nick coming out of mr. chow's in beverly hills. our photog is like are you guys back official? >> we've always been official. >> do you think it's a coincidence he loses his job and gets back to the woman, the rich lady? harvey: no. >> i think it was her. i think he felt heartbroken for whatever she went through. harvey: that's a little too touching for my taste. [laughter] >> we got offset from migos at