sorrentino's association with our brand could cause significant damage to our image.ve this association is contrary to the aspirational nature of our brand, didn't know it was aspirational clothing, and maybe distressing to our fans. is this a publicity stunt? that's what everybody wants to know. yes, it's a publicity stunt. on the cusp of the very, very important back-to-school shopping season. abercrombie & fitch just also happened to have an earnings call so investors are talking about the brand, thinking about the brand. do they want to invest in it? listen, it's genius. i give them props for this. how seriously they are taking and making sure that members of "the jersey shore" don't wear their closing, i don't know, and we're all talking about t.related news, if they would like to pay me not to wear their clothe i'd be more than happy to oblige. >> both take a couple of bucks not to do that. j. lo signing that contract >> talking about this forever, it seems, would she go back to "idol," wouldn't she? of course she is going back to "american idol" and why wouldn'

including mike sorrentino, the situation. abercrombie & fitch doesn't want the cast to wear his clothes. mtv calls it a very clever p.r. stunt. >> "the situation." >> what are you going to do about it? >> i don't know, what are you going to do about it. >> i'm going to dress like snooki. that would give you nightmares as you go to bed. wouldn't it? that would be a bad dream. all right, let's head to san jose where today's high temperature was 78 degrees. we take you to the performance of art center. in the santa clara valley. where tonight overnight it will bottom out in the 50s. we already have the invasion of the clouds into the bay. locally spreading inland tonight. so we will awake tomorrow and kick start our thursday with agree skies in the 50s and low 60s. the bottom line, here are your headlines. this is what you need to know for your wednesday. we are going to have sunshine. pretty much a repeat performance from what we experienced today. in fact, let's go ahead and fire up our pinpoint forecast. walk you through your

the preppy retailer is concerned that the antics of michael "the situation" sorrentino could tarnish its brand. >> tom: president obama wrapped up his tour of the midwest today, announcing he will unveil a new jobs program after labor day. but he also said that washington cannot solve everything. so as we continue our series, "how to fix the economy," diane eastabrook tonight talked to small businesses in belvidere, illinois, about the best way to create jobs on main street u.s.a. >> okay, these are ready to go out. >> reporter: gary simon is barely able to keep up with the lunch crowd at his restaurant, the brick, in belvidere, illinois. still, simon thinks business could be a whole lot better. >> there's a lot of homeless people in belvidere. there's a lot of people on food stamps, and we don't get those people in here anymore. we used to. >> reporter: in belvidere, a scrappy factory town in northern illinois, jobs-- or the lack of them-- are a huge issue. unemployment here is nearly 13.5%. at city hall, word that the president plans to propose a new jobs program got a muted respon

sorrentino's association with our brand could cause significant damage to our image.ubstantial payment to mike at "the situation" sorrentino and the producers of mtv's "jersey shore" to have the character wear an alternative brand. we've also extended it to other members of the cast and are urgently awaiting a response. mtv is telling "showbiz tonight" that nobody will respond to the abercrombie statement. but i'm pretty sure, keira, this is a first. >> of course as you're talking about the clips we're rolling, they're wearing no clothes practically. we'll see how this all plays out. a.j., thanks. your source for everything entertainment, a.j. hammer "showbiz tonight" every night at 11:00 p.m. eastern. >>> our wolf blitzer sat down with the president and asked him about the rumors he may create a department of jobs. is it true? political buzz coming up. [ male announcer ] it's a fact: your nutritional needs can go up when you're on the road to recovery. proper nutrition can help you get back on your feet. three out of four doctors recommend the ensure brand for extra

and i can exactly you support what you are doing here you know because you're fighting for your sorrentino tone i mean dependence democracy for an election observers ignored the threats and gave the poll a clean bill of health this. elections are very well planned and have been operative at the highest level as well as the result the outcome has meant another positive step for democracy in the region according to the election monitors the new man faces stiff challenges in leading his country with a hostile neighbor in georgia and a legacy of difficulties following independence citizens will be hoping the man they've chosen this president will help herald a new era for their country. artsy support. and don't forget you can watch the news if you want to when you want it had r t dot com here's a taste of what we've got lined up for you right now. the personal account of nine eleven is banned a former f.b.i. agent who claims the cia could have stopped the attacks is that prevented from publishing his upcoming inside story. and attacks from the deep a third man is mauled by a shark in russia's

his banker, frank sorrentino, says this lack of consumer confidence is what's contaminating the recovery. >> when you look at the hysteria in the marketplace, people are second guessing decisions they would ordinarily make in a different fashion. >> reporter: look no further than america's changing credit card habits as proof. credit card delinquencies are at their lowest level in 17 years as consumers use cash, not for new purchases but to pay down old debt. >> i haven't borrowed a penny at home. >> reporter: xavier walter paid off his $20,000 in credit card debt. he has a strict cash-only policy now. >> it's more a weekly budget now, a daily budget, a minute- by-minute budget so i'm constantly making a decision in my head, you know, is this something that i need right now? >> every person who doesn't put on that debt, they're not buying that flat screen t.v., they're not going on that extra vacation they're not going out to dinner. i'm not saying they should, but all those businesses now get affected. >> reporter: that's why any recovery stalls? >> and that's why we're in this what i t

what exactly do you support what you are doing here you know because you are fighting for your sorrentino turn of the independence democracy for in the election observers ignored the threats and gave the poll a clean bill of health these elections have been very well planned and have been operative at the highest level as well as the results of the outcome has meant another positive step for democracy in the region according to the election monitors the new man faces stiff challenges in leading his country with a hostile neighbor in georgia and a legacy of difficulties following independence citizens will be hoping the man they've chosen this president will help herald a new era for their country. r t so cool. and now it's time for the latest in our close of series where we venture to areas of russia where few have traveled before. and this week we're in the care of a region located around a thousand kilometers east of moscow the city of kid all of it is a renowned cultural center it was for its folk arts and crafts all in the summer the region is host to an adult festival celebrated a co

abercrombie & fitch picks a public fight saying it will make mike "the situation" sorrentino and thenna golodryga is covering all the action. bianna, this has the smell of everyone fighting all the way to the bank. >> i think you're on to something. even the company's ceo was itching to talk about a&f's latest move. abercrombie & fitch reported earnings yesterday morning and analysts and the chief executive said is no one going to ask about the situation? what's his beef with the sitch? and whatever happened to all publicity being good publicity? in fashion, a celebrity endorsement is everything. >> dolce & gabbana. >> prada head to toe. >> louis vuitton. >> reporter: they usually covet a star's big seal of approval by asking them to wear the fashionable threads, not take them off, except when it comes to the fist-pumping block from the "jersey shore." preppy label abercrombie & fitch zeroed in on the situation and gotten themselves into a little situation of their own. >> abercrombie & fitch has a situation. more like they don't want the situation. >> abercrombie & fitch wants to di

mike "the situation" sorrentino. we know he's been cashing in. here's just another example of that. deal to represent a line of tuxedos. affordable men's formal wear. would you buy a tux that w w modeled by mike "the situation"? >> he's a classy guy. >> i know. i might buy the tux. >> the thing that cracks me up, it would be -- it comes back on tv tonight, mtv. 30 years, mtv has been on the air. this is its most popular show ever. you can roll your eyes and condescend about these kids. they are hugely popular, and they're laughing all the way to the bank. >> and this line of formal wear is not going to be just tuxedos, it's going to be shirts cut in a modern american fit. so we can read tight.. tight shirts. >> show off the abs, yeah. that would look good on the tux. again, don't laugh. the situation brought home 10 million bucks in 2010 from all kinds of deals on top of the show. >> they're laughing all the way to the bank. >> all the way to the bank, jersey shore, my home state of new jersey making us proud. >> are you from new jersey? >> i'm a jersey kid by way of new orleans. ma

. >>> and the stock price of abercrombie & fitch fell after slamming michael "the situation" sorrentino his friends to stop wearing their clothes. analysts say it was more likely a retreat from a recent run-up after a better-than-expected earnings report. in a statement, a spokesperson says, kwoets, it's a clever pr stunt, and we'd love to work with them on ways to leverage "jersey shore." back to you. >> thanks. coming up, the ridiculist. a vacation on a budget with expedia. make it work. booking a flight by itself is an uh-oh. see if we can "stitch" together a better deal. that's a hint, antoine. ooh! see what anandra did? booking your flight and hotel at the same time gets you prices hotels and airlines won't let expedia show separately. book it. major wow factor! where you book matters. expedia. a mouthwatering combination of ingredients...e for you! i know you're gonna love. [ barks ] yes, it's new beneful healthy fiesta. made with wholesome grains, real chicken, even accents of tomato and avocado. yeah! come on! [ barking ] gotta love the protein for muscles-- whoo-hoo! and omega-

they will offer a substantial payment to mike the situation sorrentino and the rest of the reality stars to wear someone else's clothes. the company is worried that the hard partying show will hurt its image, this ironically coming from the same company that is known for ad campaigns starring barely dressed teens. >> their ratings are through the roof as they tour italy now. >> i don't know. i don't know watch. >> i don't either. just knew that. >> sure. >> i'm a big fan. >>> more than 100 kids from around the world are heading to the discovery kingdom this morning. >> you do, too watch. these kids have gone through more than most. sick kids enjoy vacations. they arrived in san francisco international airport here they are deplaning. their flight carried state-of- the-art medical equipment and doctors. >> a lot of other things, you know, most people are doing i can't really do in the hospital. i'm undergoing chemo right now so could come out here a whole medically supervised trip it's great. >> bay area adventure gives the families a little bit of a break back home. gives kids a wonderfu

in a statement, the company mentions mike the situation sorrentino specifically >>> and this massachusettsor recently filled an order for 150 pies. pretty impressive. but another number is even more impressive. 1400. that's how many miles david shuller, the man who placed the order, drove to bring the pies home hechlt lives in mississippi but he carries a torch for his hometown pizza joint outside of boston. now back to anderson. >> so we mentioned turtleman earlier. and i didn't know, isha, that you had not actually seen turtleman on youtube. let's just show a little bit of it. >> let me hear this. >> got to do that little cry out there. where you catch another one. >> this is the man who -- he catches turtles. >> yeah. >> but i -- >> you can't understand that. >> i can't understand anything he's saying. >> i understand every single thing he's saying. >> i think he said he was quite engine? >> you got to watch it on youtube. >>> coming up, the ridiculist. a bunch of sorority ladies. a rap video. need we say more? day on the red hills of georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of f

the chain says it will offer a substantial payment to mike the situation sorrentino and his reality starsar someone else's clothes on tv and around. why? because abercrombie says it's concerned the hard partying show will hurt its image, this come from the same company -- [ laughter ] >> -- that's known for their ad campaign starring barely dressed teens. >> i would think if they are wearing it everybody would be wearing it. so what are you going to do. >>> a summer special vacation for more than 100 kids continues at the discovery kingdom this morning. that's right. the kids will enjoy all the rides and sights and they don't have to worry about their medical needs. there is a nonprofit group kids of courage and they organized the trip for children with life- threatening conditions and chronic illnesses. medical specialists and counselors are helping out. the kids will visit raging waters, alcatraz and they get to watch an oakland as game and clearly having a great time doing all of it. >> gives the folks a little break, too. kids are having fun, why not. >>> 5:26. a popular free perk com

michael the situation sorrentino by offering to pay him and his pals on "jersey shore" to stop wearingge over the offer fuel selloff? analysts say -- some are skeptical about this story including mtv. in a statement the spokesperson says "it's a clever p.r. stunt and we'd love to worm wit shoreh the largest youth audience on television". now back to you, anderson. >> isha, thanks. coming up, gerard depardo takes a leak on a plane and i'm not talking about the root vegetable. the ridiculist is next. a vacation on a budget with expedia. make it work. booking a flight by itself is an uh-oh. see if we can "stitch" together a better deal. that's a hint, antoine. ooh! see what anandra did? booking your flight and hotel at the same time gets you prices hotels and airlines won't let expedia show separately. book it. major wow factor! where you book matters. expedia. a mouthwatering combination of ingredients...e for you! i know you're gonna love. [ barks ] yes, it's new beneful healthy fiesta. made with wholesome grains, real chicken, even accents of tomato and avocado. yeah! come on! [ barkin

in a statement, the company mentions mike the situation sorrentino specifically >>> and this massachusettsr recently filled an order for 150 pies. pretty impressive. but another number is even more impressive. 1400. that's how many miles david shuller, the man who placed the order, drove to bring the pies home hechlt lives in mississippi but he carries a torch for his hometown pizza joint outside of boston. now back to anderson. >> so we mentioned turtleman earlier. and i didn't know, isha, that you had not actually seen turtleman on youtube. let's just show a little bit of it. >> let me hear this. >> got to do that little cry out there. where you catch another one. >> this is the man who -- he catches turtles. >> yeah. >> but i -- >> you can't understand that. >> i can't understand anything he's saying. >> i understand every single thing he's saying. >> i think he said he was quite engine? >> you got to watch it on youtube. >>> coming up, the ridiculist. a bunch of sorority ladies. a rap video. need we say more? [ man ] this is my robot butler. say i'm missing england... i type in e-n-g a

michael the situation sorrentino by offering to pay him and his pals on "jersey shore" to stop wearing. did investor outrage over the offer fuel selloff? analysts say -- some are skeptical about this story including mtv. in a statement the spokesperson says "it's a clever p.r. stunt and we'd love to worm with them on other ways they could leverage "jersey shore" to reach the largest youth audience on television." now back to you, anderson. >> isha, thanks. coming up, gerard depardo takes a leak on a plane and i'm not talking about the root vegetable. the ridiculist is next. [ male announcer ] this is lisa, who tries to stay ahead of her class. morning starts with arthritis pain... that's two pills before the first bell. [ bell rings ] it's time for recess... and more pills. afternoon art starts and so does her knee pain, that's two more pills. almost done, but hang on... her doctor recommended aleve because it can relieve pain all day with just two pills. this is lisa... who switched to aleve and fewer pills for a day free of pain. and get the all day pain relief of aleve in liquid gel

. >>> next up, in the words of the great michael sorrentino. >> that's the situation. >> yes, it is thely abercrombie & fitch has a situation with the situation. the clothing retailer is so unhappy the situation, aka, is wearing their brand, they have created a reverse endorsement deal offering to give him a substantial payment not to wear the brand. they also offered the deal to the other cast members saying an association with "jersey shore" is not exactly in line with the brand and if the cast agrees to the terms it will be a win/win situation. topped it a a right. love this one too. emmett thunder paws is trending online this morning thanks to this video in which he is so excited to see his best friend, a soldier home after nine months of deployment that he cannot help but hug him. standing on his back paws, he is 6 feet tall and weighs 140 pounds and is towering over his owner by half a foot, the owner does not seem to mind one bit and that is great. >>> and, finally, a story about our own emmett thunder paws, josh elliott. on the video. we can't stop watching. at least josh can't.