As part of their National Mall Tour, the cast of CW's The Vampire Diaries made a stop at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey where they were mobbed by hundreds of fans.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT.

The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. I recently had a baby and gained a lot of weight. I am trying to lose it and I'm looking into weight loss pills because I have no time to exercise or to eat healthy. Is that a good idea? Do you have any suggestions?
Waida, Center Moriches, NY

2. Please explain to me the difference between a D.O. and an M.D. I have always believed that a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine was not as equal to an M.D. Every time I see D.O. after a physicians name, I get somewhat nervous and reluctant with this.
Ken Brick, N.J.

For more of Dr. Steve's health tips, visit wpix.com/health.

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at drsteve@healthkey.com.

Jon Gallo from Dolphin Fitness stopped by with a couples workout to help get in shape, blast those love handles and give you the strength to feel the love this Valentine's Day. He showed us:

1. Mountain climbers with partner, add frog kicks
2. Push ups on partner-female
3. Male variation of push up
4. Plank with partner resistance
5. Male version of plank with partner resistance
6. Shoulder push offs - opposite shoulder touch
7. V-sit ups with medicine ball hug 'n throw

For more on Dolphin Fitness, visit www.dolphinfitnessclubs.com.

Read the full story: "Powerball fever begins."

It's been almost three weeks since the devastating earthquake in Haiti, and with today being the first day of Black History Month, we are putting a spotlight on this country's people, culture and history.

With just a few hundred miles of ocean between the United States and a long history that binds us together, Haitians are our neighbors in the Carribbean and here at home.

Seton Hall University Professor Mildred Antenor shared with us a few fun facts. She explained Chicago was founded by a Haitian-American Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and that Haiti sent soldiers to Savannah, Georgia to help Americans fight the British during the Revolutionary War.

For more on how to help with Haiti relief efforts, visit wpix.com.

Brooklyn-based indie band WAKEY!WAKEY! stopped by the studio this morning to perform their hit singles "Almost Everything" and "Twenty-Two" from album Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You.

WAKEY!WAKEY! is Michael Grubbs (piano, mojo, vocals), Anne Lieberwirth (bass), Tanya Buziak (backing vocals), Patrick Doane (violin), Jake Hertzog (guitar) and Max Tucker (drums).

Lead singer Michael Grubbs plays a character with the same name on the hit show CW One Tree Hill. He and WAKEY!WAKEY! will be returning to the show for tonight's episode, airing at 8pm on WPIX.

For more on WAKEY!WAKEY!, visit wakeywakeymusic.com or www.myspace.com/wakeywakey. You can also follow the band at twitter.com/wakeywakey.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

During this time of economic and job insurity, employees need to make themselves indispensable to their companies. And with 20 years of experience on Wall Street, author Carla Harris has some definite advice.

Harris' book Expect To Win: 10 Proven Strategies For Thriving In The Workplace is available in bookstores now.

Every bride might say "you can wear it again," but how many girls actually wear their bridesmaids’ dresses after the wedding? Style Expert Michele Horner was here to show us how.

LOOK: Daytime Casual/Everyday
• Bridesmaid dresses can also work for the office or daytime just by adding a few accessories to dress it down.
• Add a lightweight, long cardigan and close toed pumps for a dress is perfect for work.
• Right now texture is in and so are neutral colored shoes. So these suede pumps in camel from Geox are an easy way to update the dress.
• Gray cardigan from Esprit, $89.50
• Geox platform pumps in camel suede, $175
• J.Crew headband, $22.50
• J.Crew necklace, $59.50

Hannah Montana heartthrob Cody Linley stopped by the studio this morning to talk about the launch of the new Sega game Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll on Wii.

"AiAi and all his friends are stepping onto the Wii Balance Board™ in an all-new party game for the Wii™ Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll is the type of game that brings back what you love about Super Monkey Ball and promises plenty of surprises around every turn. Get ready for a whole new level of monkey madness as Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll rolls into your living rooms in this February," says Sega.

For more on the game, visit www.sega.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

Don't miss out on an opportunity to help others during our blood drive with the New York Blood Center at PIX Plaza (42nd Street and 2nd Avenue) Tuesday, February 2nd from 6:30am to 3:30pm.

The New York Blood Center needs about 2,000 donations per day to keep up with demand, blood is perishable and needs regular replenishment. Donating blood is literally giving the gift of life. There is simply no substitute for voluntarily donated blood.

Without volunteer donors, our community would not have an adequate community blood supply.

RuPaul stopped by to talk about season two of his show RuPaul’s Drag Race. and his new book Workin' It! RuPaul's Guide to Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Style.

During mid-2008, RuPaul began producing RuPaul's Drag Race, a reality television game show which aired on LOGO in February 2009. RuPaul plays host, mentor and inspiration for this series, which details RuPaul's search for "America's next drag superstar."

A San Diego native, RuPaul gained fame as a drag queen in the 1990s and is noted for his indifference towards the gender-specific pronouns used to address him. His famous line is "You can call me he. You can call me she. You can call me Regis and Kathie Lee; I don't care! Just as long as you call me."

You can catch RuPaul’s Drag Race on Mondays at 9pm on LOGO. For more information go to www.logoonline.com.

Workin' It! RuPaul's Guide to Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Style hits bookshelves today and he’ll be signing copies of it on Friday, February 5th at 7pm at the Borders Time Warner Center (10 Columbus Circle, NY).

Written by LaTeisha Clay

In today's Health Key report, there's nothing worse than a migraine headache.

Migraine sufferers know that there are certain foods that can trigger them. Now the U.S. National Library of Medicine has compiled a list. It includes processed, marinated, fermented or pickled foods, baked goods, chocolate or dairy foods and MSG. Others include foods that contain tyramine like red wine, aged cheese and smoked fish; and nitrates like you find in processed meats and onions. Even nuts and peanut butter are on the list.

For a complete list, visit www.nlm.nih.gov.

The folks from Thrillist.com stop by to share some party props that are sure to score a touchdown with your guests this Superbowl Sunday

• Reusable Red Cups - Set of 4 / $13.95 - From Vat19 - non-disposable red plastic cups look just like the Solo party variety you're familiar with - dishwasher safe - virtually unbreakable

• Football Cocktail Shaker - $14.99 - full-sized faux-pigskin - foam-insulated ball - unscrews to reveal an inner watertight chamber big enough to hold 335 mL of liquid - fill it up with booze and mixer, screw on tight, and give the ball a few tosses to shake up

Every once in a while, a beauty product or tool comes along that you can't believe you ever lived without it. The editors of Women's Health are always on the prowl to find them. In their upcoming Beauty Issue, there are six new items that they love. The magazine's beauty director Molly Nover-Baker was here to show them off. Today's featured items included:

• Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, $49.50
During clinical testing, this serum was shown to work as well as 4 percent hydroquinone, the leading prescription-strength skin-lightening ingredient—but without irritating the skin. Its patent-pending CL-302 complex is a blend of vitamin C and botanical brighteners that attack dark spots, while glucosamine and salicylic acid sweep away dull cells to help reverse the signs of aging, acne scarring, sun damage, and other discolorations.

• Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3, $6.25
This lotion’s key ingredient is a newly created molecule called glycerol quat that stays on the skin’s surface, attracting and binding water to intensely moisturize, while two additional gold-standard humectants penetrate to nourish skin’s lower layers.

• Lancôme Oscillation Powder Foundation Micro-Vibrating Polishing Mineral Makeup SPF 21, $48
Its one-of-a-kind, battery-operated vibrating puff massages the powder foundation onto your face, blending and buffing for luminous airbrushed-looking skin.

• Zeno Hot Spot, $40
Hot Spot’s bacteria-killing heat starts clearing pimples within one hour. Even cooler, the pocket-size gadget reads your skin’s unique temperature and adjusts its energy output accordingly so that the perfect amount of heat hits your mark.

• Living Proof Full Thickening Cream, $24
A truly hair-raising idea: Infuse a silky cream with strong, flexible beadlike polymers that fatten up individual strands and keep them from lying flat, so fine-haired ladies everywhere can (finally!) create soft, lively styles.

• Centrix Q-Zone Dryer, $200
Consider it the Prius of blow-dryers: Quiet and eco-friendly, this three-speed dryer has all the power of a professional model but is also energy efficient. Damage-curbing ionic technology ensures it’s as kind to your strands as it is the planet.

For more health and beauty news, check out the Women's Health . And be sure to look out for the special Beauty issue hitting news stands this this Tuesday.

The former NY Giant Michael Strahan stopped by live to talk about the DRIVE4COPD campaign. He also gave us his own opinions about the SuperBowl and sme predictions, which airs this Sunday. The former NY Giant is working to launch a new public health initiative about a disease that is close to his heart: COPD.

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only one increasing in prevalence. Even though it is very common and deadly, it isn’t being talked about. The result: people are often diagnosed too late when they have already lost half their lung function.

For more information Please visit DRIVE4COPD

Written by Rocco DiMase

The newly crowned Miss America Caressa Cameron stopped by to talk about her big win on Sunday and the responsibilities that come with the crown.

As the grand prize winner, Cameron will recieve a $50,000 U.S. scholorship.
She also said that raising awareness of childhood obesity will be one of her missions this year. For her talent segment she belted out Beyonce's song "Listen."

Last year's Miss America was 22-year-old University of Indianapolis student Katie Stam.

For more on Miss AMerica, visit www.missamerica.org.

Written by Rocco DiMase

Sex, strippers and secrets. Hookers, homewreckers and hillbillies. Two-timers, trailers and of course transexuals. In 19 seasons of The Jerry Springer Show, we've quite literally seen it all and host Jerry Springer stopped by to tell us all about it.

Springer will guest host WWE Monday Night RAW on February 15 live from Des Moines, Iowa. His talk show, which gained its highest notoriety in the late '90s, coincidentally when WWE was reaching its highest numbers thanks to the "Attitude" era, have a lot in common.

Both shows are accused of appealing to the uneducated masses with their low brow subject manner and presentation. He has never been associated with WWE in the past, but his career as a ringmaster on talk show circuit will provide him all the skills necessary to navigate Monday Night RAW for the night.

You can catch The Jerry Springer Show weekdays at 11am on PIX.

You remember him as the title character from Dawson’s Creek. Now CW veteran James Van Der Beek has a new role on the new hit series Mercy.

Since Dawson’s Creek, Van Der Beek has had guest appearances on shows such as Ugly Betty, Criminal Minds and How I Met Your Mother. He then returned to the CW for a role on One Tree Hill, which was filmed in the same town as Dawson's Creek.

Now James will be returning to television in his new role as Dr. Joe Briggs on NBC's Mercy, whose stars include Taylor Schilling, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jaime Lee Kirchner.

Van Der Beek will also be starring in the new film Formosa Betrayed, which opens on February 26 and The Big Bang due out in 2010.

Written by Rocco DiMase

Chef Joe from Rosa Mexican has a twist on Super Bowl food. He'll show us how to make Potato Nachos with Chipotle Beef and Guacamole en Molcajete.

Some screamed, some smiled, and some even cried. More than 3,000 fans of 'The Vampire Diaries' got to meet the cast this past Saturday.

PIX News' Andrew Ramos spoke with fans and the stars of the CW's hit show.

PHOTOS: Cast of Vampire Diaries Takes Over Garden State Plaza Mall

She's got the look and a heart of gold. Lauren Bush, model/designer/niece of former President George W. Bush, is a spokesperson for One Young World, the world’s first global youth leadership summit.

Bringing together several hundred delegates age 25 and under from the world’s 192 countries, One Young World combines the social power of the Internet with the energy and ideas of global youth to address the most challenging issues of today.

Public service never seemed so funny until Parks And Recreation. In the hit NBC comedy series, Aubrey Plaza plays April, the "uninspired" college intern the Parks Department in Pawnee, Indiana.

Plaza said, with a smile, that the star of the show, Amy Poehler, is "really scary and intense ... and violent."

Jonathan Antin is a hair stylist to the stars. His clients include Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, and the Pussycat Dolls. But in 2004, he became a celebrity in his own right in Bravo's reality series "Blow Out."

Now Antin is back on the network as a judge on the hair-styling competition series "Shear Genius."

Best known for her starring turn in Mamma Mia, Amanda Seyfried talks about her new role in "Dear John," a film adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel.

The touching film tells the love story of a soldier and the young woman he leaves behind. Grab your tissues and take a look.

If you're having a Super Bowl party, don't order a pizza! Give your guests something extra special -- and make them a barbeque chicken pizza. It's easier than you think.

The Food Network's Sunny Anderson shows us how to make one of her favorite game day appetizers. Check out the recipe after the jump.

Come with empty pockets, because cash is not required. There's no better time than the present to take healthy snacking to heart. February is American Heart Awareness Month and what better way to kick it off than to start making some simple food swaps that can have huge heart benefits! Here to tell us about "Heart-Smart Swaps" is Nutritionist Samina Riaz.

Riaz suggested these heart-healthy tips:
1. Replace sugar-coated cereals for a bowl of oatmeal.
2. Replace high calorie, high fat candy bars for a KIND bar, it's a healthy snack made up of whole nuts and fruit that taste delicious.

All Starbucks will be sampling KIND bars today. There are different flavors so something for everyone and they offer a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats which have been scientifically proven to help lower LDL 'bad' cholesterol, great for Heart Month.

For more details, visit www.starbucks.com or www.kindsnacks.com.

Super Bowl Sunday is just 48 hours away and whether you're hosting a party or attending one, some sort of dip will probably be on the menu.

Here to show us some quick and simple dips to make is Chef Sarah Copeland from FoodNetwork.com. She went over hummas, aioli, pizza dip, tzatsiki dip and white bean dip.

You can find her game date dips in Food Network Magazine or www.foodnetwork.com.

Right here on PIX, one show allows you to step away from reality! Through out the past few seasons Smallville has introduced us to heroes who will eventually follow a destiny greater then any other.

Smallville's popularity has kept it flying high on the CW for nine seasons and it continues to grow in popularity at super speed. Tonight, we will see the birth of a new era as a new chapter begins as legends come to life in a special two-hour event of Smallville.

Will Clark realize he has found heroes from the past? Will the new role he was destined to play be the start to a new beginning?

Be sure to watch as we see the formation of a legendary team in "Smallville: Absolute Justice" at 8pm on PIX.

Written by Rocco DiMase.

Click the jump for exclusive clips from "Absolute Justice."

Questlove from The Roots (Jimmy Fallon's house band) has composed the score for the Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America documentary.

We’ve got SOOOOOOUL! Questlove from The Roots joined our Soul Train dance line as we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking entertainment show SOUL TRAIN. Vh1 is airing a special documentary to commemorate the show’s contribution to America’s landscape. The Soul Train dance party reached national significance and became the longest running first-run syndicated show in television history (1970-2006). VH1 is premiering a 90-minute documentary "Soul Train the Hippest Trip in America" celebrating the show's impact.

The Soul Train dance party reached national significance and became the longest running first-run syndicated show in television history (1970-2006). The documentary is narrated by Academy Award nominee Terrance Howard and features performances and great moments from Soul Train, as well as behind-the-scene stories and memories from the cast and crew and performers (Don Cornelius, Sly Stone, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Average White Band, Elton John).

VH1's new Rock Doc "Soul Train the Hippest Trip in America" premieres on Saturday, February 6th at 9:30 PM ET.

www.vh1.com

Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America premieres tomorrow on VH1. For more information, visit soultrain.com. And from our PIX dance line, we want to wish you love, peace and soul!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and many of you will be heading to your nearest lingerie shop for goodies. With so much to choose from, our resident style diva Nicole Young is here to help by showing sexy lingerie for every stage of romance.

Stage: Brand new bliss (together less than 6 months)
Goal: subtle but seductive
Avoid: anything too over the top
Look: satin pajama set $39

Stage: Still going strong (together between 1-3 years)
Goal: keep the sparks sizzling
Avoid: save the cozy pjs for another night
Look: Brazilian lace cami and boyshort set $34

She’s the junior Senator from New York, appointed by Gov. Paterson and now running for her own seat outright, possible against a big name challenger in the primary.

Kirsten Gillibrand joins an effort to make spending political campaigns – like her own – more transparent.

Coca-Cola is hosting a special sneak peek at two new Coca-Cola commercials that will debut during the Super Bowl XLIV telecast on February 7th. This year, Coca-Cola has added special significance to its new ads through a unique partnership with Facebook.

The partnership allows people to share virtual gifts with friends and family. Each virtual gift shared on Facebook offers four uplifting outcomes:
- Coca-Cola will donate one dollar to Boys & Girls Clubs of America every time a gift is sent.
- Gift recipients receive a special Coca-Cola bottle image, which is displayed on their Facebook wall and newsfeed, reminding them and others that they can also share virtual gifts.
- The gift-giver receives a 20-second sneak preview of one of two new Coca-Cola ads that will debut during the Super Bowl broadcast.

As for the gift recipients, they would see an image of Coke bottle on their Facebook pages and news feed. Coca Cola will be using the proceeds from the campaign to donate a dollar to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, for every gift sent out during the campaign.

Coca Cola's social media marketing campaign will run in parallel with their more traditional Cable TV commercials. Coca Cola has bought spots to run two commercials on CBS during Super Bowl XLIV on Feb. 7.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com.

Dr. Steve is at the Ronald McDonald House in the Upper East Side talking about the newly renovated kitchens. They are launching a monthly series with 4Good Production,/a> called "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner."

Each month a different celeb chef will come cook dinner with the families who are staying there. Top Chef contestant Dave Martin is the first chef. The newly renovated kitchens will be unveiled Friday night at a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Click here for more on 4good Productions and "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner."

For more information on Ronald McDonald House, visit www.rmhc.org.

Limoncello is Philadelphia sun in a bottle as far as Danny DeVito is concerned. The long time actor came on our show to promote his new italian liqeur and the hit FX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

DeVito's affinity for Limoncello first became evident when he appeared drunk on The View after a night of drinking with George Clooney. Now he is producing his own flavor of Limencello cleverly named "Danny DeVito's Premium Limoncello." According to SeriousEats.com the drink is produced and bottled on an estate of lemon trees on Italy's Sorrento peninsula and is 60-proof, best served very cold or over ice.

Accompanying DeVito on the show was DelFrisco mixologist Meghan Moran. She whipped up a cuckoo-tini, a Danny DeVito's Premium Limoncello-based drink that was named after his character, Martini, in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

For more Sports coverage, visit www.wpix.com/sports.

The ladies from Hooters stopped by to deliver some "hot" wings, and filled us in on how they will be donating proceeds from the fourth quarter to those in Haiti.

They will also be doing drink and wing specials to celebrate the Super Bowl.

Written by Rocco DiMase

The gang from Sesame Street came on the show today to promote Sesame Street Live, the 30-year running stage tour of Jim Hensen's hit TV series.

They sang "Sunny Days," the shows theme song and gave us tid-bits about some updates to the stage show. The show was the first of its kind to base its content on laboratory research, increasing its educational effectiveness. Sesame Street debuted in 1969 and consisted of Jim Hensen's muppets, animation, live shorts and cultural references. Forty years later the show has evolved quite a bit and is broadcast in over 120 countries according to america.gov.

Sesame Street Live is playing at the Theater at Madison Square Garden February 4-15, 2010 and stars everyone's favorite red monster, Elmo. The cast has a newbie this year too -- Abby Cadabby the loveable fairy-in-training.

For more on Sesame Street Live, visit www.sesamestreetlive.com.

Written by TC McCarthy

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief star Brandon T. Jackson came to the show to talk about his new movie and to warn us... not about lightning larceny, but about a snow storm!

Jackson stars as Grover Underwood, Percy Jackson's half goat/half human best friend. His character is somewhat meager, often becoming fearful with great ease. He is also courageous when necessary, always standing up for his friends. Jackson has also appeared in Fast and Furious and Tropic Thunder.

He was also here as our Friday Forecaster and couldn't have come at a better time. Linda Church was tracking a monsterous snow storm headed right for PIX's coverage area.

You can catch Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief when it premieres in theaters on February 12. For more information, visit www.percyjacksonthemovie.com.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Written by TC McCarthy

Actor Channing Tatum came by live to talk about his new movie, Dear John, which is based on the book by the acclaimed author Nicholas Sparks.

Tatum plays the role of a soldier home on leave who falls in love with a college student, played by Amanda Seyfreid, who actually stopped by live yesterday.

Channing has played many hit roles such as "Duke" in last years summer hits,
G.I. Joe and stared along side Terrence Howard in Fighting. He also played along side Amanda Bynes in the hit teen comedy, She's the Man and starred in the dance hits Step Up where he also fell in love and met his now wife, Jenna Dewan. He then appered again in the sequel, Step Up 2 The Streets.

Be sure to catch Dear John in theaters today.

Written by Rocco DiMase

In March 2003, Shoshana Johnson was part of the Army convoy that was attacked in Baghdad, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Several soldiers were killed and others were taken prisoner. Jessica Lynch became the face associated with the tragedy, but another female soldier was also wounded -- Shoshana Johnson.

She became the first black prisoner of war in U.S. History and is sharing her story in a new book I'm Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen--My Journey Home, which is available in stores now.

You can meet Johnson in person at a discussion and book signing at Border Columbus Circle tomorrow, February 9 at 7pm. For more information, visit www.borders.com.

Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Then head to Crunch and meet someone special during our night of light-hearted match making. You'll be paired with a rotating cast of Mr. and Mrs. Right's to break the ice over an invigorating 60 minute partner yoga workout called "Flex Appeal: Speed Dating Yoga Class at Crunch."

And if you find a connection (or just want to drink away your loneliness), we're sending all participants to a local bar with complimentary drink tickets after class.

Don't be late; the first 30 participants will receive free give-a-ways from Boy Meets Girl, a fun yet edgy new clothing brand seen on your favorite celebs like Eva Mendes and Rachel Bilson just to name a few.

You can take the "Flex Appeal: Speed Dating Yoga Class at Crunch" this Friday, February 12th at 4pm at their Lafayette Street location. For more information, visit www.crunch.com.

Actors Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk stopped by to talk about their starring roles in the new new HBO series How To Make It In America.

The show is about a couple of struggling young city guys, Ben (Greenburg) and Cam (Rasuk) and their buddies as they try to push their way to prosperity. Ben folds jeans in a Barney's for a living, but wants to run his own denim empire (or any empire that will help him win back the girl of his dreams) and Cam is on the same band-wagon as his buddy. You won't want to miss these 20-somethings as they hustle their way through the New York City fashion scene.

How To Make It In America makes its series premieres on Sunday, February 14 at 10pm on HBO. For more information, visit www.hbo.com/how-to-make-it-in-america.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

Read the full story: "Super Bowl ads: Betty White, Bud Light, big laughs in annual showcase of product pitches" and "Super Bowl spot surprises viewers by joining David Letterman with Jay Leno and Oprah Winfrey."

Milk's not the only food that does the body good. We're whipping up some healthy soul food that's good for your body, soul and your waistline. Chefs George and Tyrone from G&T Catering stopped by to show us how to make a traditional soul food dish -- Four Cheese Macaroni -- in celebration of Black History Month.

The two chefs showed us how to make that distinctive soul food dishes while modifying the ingredients to get the same great taste. For example, George and Tyrone also bought over their famous Sautéed Collar Greens, Black-Eyed Peas and Brown Rice, G&T BBQ Spare Ribs and Low Fat Sweet Potato Pie with Whole Wheat Pie Crust.

The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. I am a survivor of breast cancer since 2007. How can I keep healthy?
Venessa

2. Can I have a massage every day?
Alex

For more of Dr. Steve's health tips, visit wpix.com/health.

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at drsteve@healthkey.com.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THE ANSWERS AFTER THE JUMP...

Of course all eyes were on the game, but Super Bowl commercials also get their fair share of attention.

Brian Gianelli from Fancast.com, Bruce Fretts from TV Guide Magazine and Mark DiMassimo of his NYC-based social agency DIGO were here to talk about the winners and losers of Super Bowl advertisement.

MORE INFO: "Super Bowl ads: Betty White, Bud Light, big laughs in annual showcase of product pitches" and "Super Bowl spot surprises viewers by joining David Letterman with Jay Leno and Oprah Winfrey."

Lisa Mateo follows style expert Nicole Young takes she takes two PIX Morning News producers shopping. One is looking for the perfect pair of jeans. The other is looking for a flattering top that shows her arms. Nicole offers tips on shopping for their body type and what they are best suited for.

For more on Young, visit www.nicoleyoungstyle.com.

It may take a little more than sugar, spice and everything nice to spread the love this Valentine's Day. But a sure fire way to impress anyone? Just laying it all out on the table -- literally. Amy Atlas of Amy Atlas Events was here with tips on how to do dress your dessert table. Her suggestions included:

• Strawberry milk in be mine cups
• Mini stuffed cupcakes
• Hershey bars in personalized wrappers
• Macaroon tower
• Ending on a Sweet Note/Goody box

For more on Amy Atlas Events and all the valentine's day ideas, visit www.amyatlas.com.

Diane Wilkerson of the ASPCA stopped by with a four-legged friend in need of a loving home.

For more information on the ASPCA and how to adopt a pet, visit www.aspca.org or call (212) 876-7700 x4120.

Brooklyn's own Damaris Lewis, 19, stopped by to talk about being featured in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Lewis began modeling while she was a student at LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts, where she studied dance. Damaris has worked with clients such as V, French Vogue, Victoria's Secret, Benetton, Saks, MAC Cosmetics and YSL.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is available on newsstands now. For more information, visit sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010_swimsuit.

Actor Rocky Carroll stopped by to talk about his role as Leon Vance in the hit CBS series NCIS.

NCIS is an action/drama series that follows the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they investigate Navy or Marine Corps crimes like murder, espionage, terrorism and stolen submarines. Carroll plays Leon, the director of the NCIS team.

A Cincinnati native, Carroll's acting credits include TV shows Chicago Hope, Grey's Anatomy, Boston Legal, ER and American Dreams. His film credits include Yes Man, Prisoner and The Ladies Man.

NCIS airs Tuesdays at 8pm on CBS.

Read the full story: "The new Simon Cowell: Howard Stern?."

Harlem Globetrotters legend Curly Neal stopped by with Moo Moo Evans to talk about the team's upcoming gigs.

The Harlem Globetrotters will be in the area from Friday, Feb. 12th through Monday, Feb. 15th. For more information, visit harlemglobetrotters.com.

Kimberly Caldwell stopped by to talk about her debut album Without Regret, which drops in April 2010.

Caldwell is a Texas native who rose to fame during season two of American Idol.

For more on Caldwell, visit www.kimberlycaldwell.com.

Forty percent of couples breakup between Christmas and Valentine's Day. Susan Elliott, author of Getting Past Your Breakup, was here to tell us how you can turn your devastating breakup into the best thing that ever happened to you. Her tips included:

• Go Cold Turkey
• Get It All Out
• See the Relationship for What It Was
• Learn to Function Solo

Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You is available in stores now. For more information, visit www.gettingpastyourbreakup.com.

According to a recent survey from Harris Interactive, almost one in three people have deceived their partners about money. And more than one in four say their partners have withheld financial information from them. Sascha de Gersdorff from Women's Health says its time to come clean about your money secrets.

Why Women Stash Cash
• Men and women have been lying to each other about money since biblical times, but the modern age has made it a lot easier to keep secrets from someone you share a bed with.
• Now that credit-card bills and bank statements can be accessed online, it's possible to have a financial life that's virtually unseen by your significant other.
• And the floundering economy has given women more of an incentive to spend on the sly.
• When things are going well-your salary, home value, and portfolios are all rising-you can afford splurges. But when money is tight, it can be hard to justify.
• During tough economic times, every little thing becomes fodder for a money fight, so people tend to keep secrets to keep the peace.

Want to do something different for the one you love this Valentine's Day? Instead of buying chocolates this year, why not make chocolates for that special someone -- better yet, make it together.

Elyissia Wassung, owner of 2 Chicks with Chocolate, was here to share some tasty treats and Master Chocolatier Patrick Coston showed us how to make truffles.

For more on 2 Chicks with Chocolate and their chocolate truffle making kit, visit www.2chickswithchocolate.com.

Shape Magazine takes viewers through 10 foods that make people feel sexy and help balance the sex hormones in so it increases their sex drive this Valentine's Day. Sharion Liao stopped by to show us the foods that will increase your mojo:

• Salmon: It's high in omega-3s, which helps improve circulation-and that can lead to better sex.

• Bananas: This fruit is high in B vitamins, which may help the body manufacture sex hormones like testosterone.

Ruby Gettinger of Style’s acclaimed series Ruby stopped by to talk about the new season of her series, which airs on Sunday, February 14.

Ruby continues to followher weight loss journey. At her heaviest, Gettinger was 716 pounds. Now, she has lost more than 400 pounds! And she continues to lose, battling her addiction and trying to remember her past.

For more on Ruby , visit www.mystyle.com.

Skip the red roses and box of chocolates, we've got valentine's day reinvented! Stopping by to show us alternatives to those classic V-Day clichés is Sharon Stimpfle, deputy editor of TheNest.com.

1. Ditch the generic and cheesy card from the drug store and instead make him/ her a photobook of the last year of your relationship (would be a great tradition to start!). It's a much more meaningful way to kick off the day than a read-and-toss card. And YES - there still is time! Snapfish.com has a great program where you can upload photos on their site and then pick up the book at Duane Reade the next day! All you have to do is log onto Snapfish.com where you can drag and drop your prized photos into a virtual book.

The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. Can blood pressure medication affect your sex drive?
Jersey City

2. I'm 25-years-old and I suffer from severe back injuries from an accident. I take pain medication for relief but feel they mess me up physically and mentally. I'm wondering what other medication I can take for pain and discomfort?
Adam Little Ferry, NJ

For more of Dr. Steve's health tips, visit wpix.com/health.

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at drsteve@healthkey.com. Include a photo of yourself and it may go on-air.

Entertainment reporter, actor and writer, Nelson Aspen, came on the show today toto talk about his book Hollywood Insider: Exposed. In the book, Aspen divulges anecdotes from his near four decades on the red carpet, along with his insights and secrets.

According to Aspen's website he started his professional career when he was eight years old. The journalist starred on the daytime soap opera Search for Tomorrow as well as the big screen movies Ishtar and Off Beat.

Aspen has also done some work in fiction. In 2002, he released the novel Sacred Blood which is a historical thriller set in 1941 Nazi occupied France. In 2004, Aspen released a how-to manual for entertaining, Nelson Aspen Exposes Hollywood In Book »

The oh-so-opinated matchmaker Patti Stanger stopped by this morning to talk about Millionaire Matchmaker coming back for a third season on Bravo and her new book
Become Your Own Matchmaker: 8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your Perfect Mate.

Stanger has a passion for helping people find their perfect mate and is a third-generation matchmaker. She also has 10 years of experience in the fashion industry and has worked for companies as Union Bay Sportswear, Jou Jou Jeans and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Stanger has dealt with thousands of couples, and helped them find their true loves. From top celebrities to professional athletes, and Fortune 500 business moguls to guys next door, Stanger has helped them dazzling diamond rings on the fingers of her female clients.

If you find yourself on the West Coast, you can catch Stanger at the Balboa Theatre in San Deigo on March 13. For information, log on to ticketmaster.com or matchmakerliveshow.com.

Millionaire Matchmaker airs Tuesdays at 10pm. For more information, visit www.bravotv.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

This year marks the final Fashion Week at Bryant Park. Our Lisa Mateo visits one designer with a true international appeal.

Nolcha: Fashion Business Services returns for its eighth season during New York Fashion Week to host ‘Nolcha Presents’; an exhibition of sixteen independent apparel and accessory designers from around the world.

A notable independent designer participating in this year’s event with a special cause is Haitian Designer Catherine Charlot, owner of Himane (www.himane.com), producers of innovative, one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories made from hand-picked, locally-sourced, recycled materials such as broken umbrellas.

Forget going out to a crowded restaurant this Valentine's Day! Instead, impress your mate by firing up the stove.

The Food Network's Sunny Anderson shows us a recipe that'll give your sweetheart a Valentine's Day to remember! She shared with us her recipe for Prosciutto-Wrapped Beef Cubes with Mustard Pan Sauce.

Ever wondered what's the best time of the year to buy a bathing suit or a new winter coat? Orr when to get jeans? Even though we're bombarded with fashion all the time, style guru Susan Redstone says there's key moments in the retail calendar when you can get the best selection in her new book Just Try It On. Her suggestions included:

• February:Shop for intimates, denim, prom dresses
• March: Shop for sunglasses, spring pocketbooks, early swimwear
• April: Shop for lightweight pants, spring coats, summer shoes and dresses

Just Try It On: A Month-by-Month Guide to Shopping and Style is available in stores now.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of New York City, stopped by to talk about her spread in Playboy's March issue.

The new season of The Real Housewives of New York City premieres on March 4 at 11pm in Bravo.

Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, DMD, prosthodontist and author of Smile! The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Smile Beauty stopped by to talk about bad breath and how to prevent it.

We'll talk about: what foods contribute to bad breath, the tell tale signs of bad breath, 2 "tests" people can do on themselves to tell whether or not they have bad breath and what toothpaste, mouthwash and breath spray will help combat bad breath.

Smile! The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Smile Beauty is available in bookstores now. For more on Dr. Levine, visit www.jonathanblevine.com.

Kim Kardashian stops by to talk about her new perfume, show line and show.

Kardashian is scheduled to attend the two-day STYLE360 Event featuring the 'bebe-Kardashians' collection with Kim . The launch collection is slated for delivery to bebe stores nationwide shortly after the runway debut and internationally by the end of February 2010.

Her fragrance is available at Sephora. You can catch here at the fifth avenue store on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Don't forget, "Keeping up with the Kardashians" airs Sunday nights on E!

Author Jackie Collins stopped by the show to tak about her new book Poor Little Bitch Girl. Macmillan says of the book:

Annabelle Maestro—daughter of two movie stars—has carved out a career for herself in New York as the madame of choice for discerning famous men. The three of them went to high school together in Beverly Hills—and although Denver and Carolyn have kept in touch, Annabelle is out on her own with her cocaine addicted boyfriend, Frankie.

Then there is Bobby Santangelo Stanislopolous, the Kennedyesque son of Lucky Santangelo and deceased Greek shipping billionaire, Dimitri Stanislopolous. Bobby owns Mood, the hottest club in New York. Back in the day he went to high school with Denver, Carolyn and Annabelle. And he connected with all three of them. Frankie is his best friend.

When Annabelle’s beautiful movie star mother is found shot to death in the bedroom of her Beverly Hills mansion, the five of them find themselves thrown together . . . and secrets from the past have a way of coming back to haunt everyone.

For more on Collins, visit www.jackiecollins.com.

On Thursday, February 11 and Friday, February 12, The Steve Wilkos Show hosts 200 students from over 20 colleges for its first-ever College Show.

Topics cover hazing, physical and emotional abuse, and an interview with three young men who were accused of participating in a rape incident that shook Hofstra University’s Long Island campus last fall.

The show features a town hall format, allowing students to step up and voice their opinions on each segment’s subject matter.

Special guest Debbie Smith from Pleasant Hill, California, whose son, Matthew Carrington, died from a hazing incident at Chico State University five years ago, tells her story and the details surrounding Matt’s final moments.

Carrington, a fraternity pledge, was forced to participate in a binge water-drinking ritual that lead to his death.

How many times would you say you got chocolates for Valentine's Day? It's time for something a little different but still sweet enough for your sweetheart.

Our friends from Stuffed Artisan Cannolis in New York sent some desserts for Valentine's Day. Flavors of their treats are pistachio, peanut butter & jelly, cappuccino, root beer float, and birthday cake, just to name a few.

For more on Stuffed Artisan Cannolis, visit stuffedcannoli.com.

Each week we're telling viewers about events, activities and items that are free. That's right! No money required.

On this week's free list:
1. Crumbs Bake Shop is giving away 50 free V-Day cupcakes on Sunday at their Grand Central location

2. Philip Marie Restaurant is offering their No. 1 appetizer (crispy portabella fries: crisp strips of mushroom crusted with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs served with a tangy avocado dipping sauce) from Feb.16-21 (at the bar)

Try whipping up a couple of sexy concoctions to relax and set the mood this Valentine's Day. Mixologist Niccole Trzaska from Stone Rose here in NYC is sharing her recipes for some romantic cocktails. Niccole was featured in The New York Post’s most recent "25 Sexiest New Yorkers" list.

Here are the recipes for the drinks she made on our show.

Xante Berry
Available at Stone Rose, 10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor, (212) 823-9769
1 ½ oz Xante
¾ oz Fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 Strawberries
¾ oz Simple Syrup
Sugar Rim

Nothing says Valentine's Day like red roses, champagne and a box of chocolate. But, how is it these items have come to symbolize the holiday? Food historian and U.S. Spokesperson of the Italian Confections Association Francine Segan was here with the secrets behind some popular valentine's day treats.

Segan talked about conversation hearts, red roses, champagne, box of chocolate, Baci and Gianduiotti. Sega shared with us her recipe for Baci Pie.

You can meet Segan in a discussion on Valentine's Day Aphrodisiacs at the 92Y Tribeca (200 Hudson Street) today at 12pm.

Go green for Valentine's Day! Cathy Hobbs, the host of the WPIX show Metro Residential says you can be kind to your sweetheart and the environment during this romantic holiday. She's put together a collection of eco-friendly items so you can show off your "green" heart.

You can catch her on Metro Residential every Sunday at 11am on PIX. For more information, visit www.metroresidentialtv.com.

Her picks included:
- Grow-a-Note
Valentine's Day cards made of recycled paper embedded with wildflower seeds
www.greenfieldpaper.com

- Purse made of recycled foil potato chip bags
www.tenthousandvillages.com

Raven-Symoné was on the show today promoting Pepsi's new campaign geared toward women -- Pepsi We Inspire.

According to the campaign's web site it will be using powerful female celebrities to help inspire women in a platform designed specifically for them. "Singers, thespians, and authors, whoever uplifts and entertains, will be a part of this community as they too share their own intimate moments, like the songs, movies and recipes that make their own lives just a little more blissful." Raven-Symoné is among an arsenal of celebrity icons whom Pepsi has selected to play the role of the six categories in the campaign. Beauty is represented by Queen Latifah, love by Taraji P Henson, Raven-Symoné has laughter, Dr. Robin Smith is wisdom, joy is represented by Thandie Newton and Keyshia Cole with hope.

Raven-Symoné was an instant superstar practically at birth. At the age of four she was starring next to Bill Cosby on The Cosby Show, and it has been uphill from there. She has starred in other hits like, Hanging with Mr. Cooper, Dr. Dolittle and Disney Channel's That's So Raven. She is also a singer, appearing on several Disney Channel soundtracks including The Cheetah Girls and Disneymania. She also has albums of her own, outside of the Disney enterprise, including one, she mentioned, she just finished recording.

You can check out Pepsi We Inspire at www.pepsiweinspire.com.

Written by TC McCarthy

Read the full story: "NYC To Keep Broadway Closed To Traffic In Times Square."

Actor Mehcad Brooks was here today as our Friday Forecaster. Brooks is from the HBO series True Blood and just started on ABC's new series The Deep End.

Brooks' first big role was in the Disney Channel movie Tiger Cruise along with Heroes babe Hayden Pannetierre. After that he played youthful sociopath Matthew Applewhite on the ABC hit drama Desperate Housewives. He starred in the Valley of Elah and in several episodes of the CW's The Game.

Brooks' Friday forecast calls for a lot of sun with no signs of snow until Monday and Tuesday of next week.

You can catch Brooks on The Deep End Thurdays at 8pm on ABC.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Written by TC McCarthy

Actress Alicia Silverstone came on the show today to promote her role in the hit Broadway show "Time Stands Still."

The play focuses on James and Sarah, a journalist/photographer couple that is committed to documenting the realities of war. The couple is forced to return to a comparatively inactive life after each of them is injured. The show is about the different things they do to cope with their new, conventional life.

Sarah, the journalist, is portrayed by Laura Linney (The Nanny Diaries),and James, the photographer, is played by Brian d’Arcy James ("Shrek the Musical"). They share the stage with Eric Bogosian (Law and Order: Criminal Intent), who plays Linney's editor and Silverstone, who plays a party planner for the couple.

Silverstone is still remembered for her first big role as Cher Horowitz in Clueless. You should catch the show at the Samuel J. Friedman theatre before it closes on March 27th. Tickets sell for between $60 and $120.

Written by TC McCarthy

He calls it PAINTJAM...creating one-of-a-kind artwork in a matter of minutes.

Artist Dan Dunn has taken his substantial art education, professional art experience and applied that with an amazing theatricality called PAINTJAM, creating a beautiful 6’ x 6’ portrait in acrylic using his hands as brushes in under five minutes. His 30-year background in painting, design and caricature, has evolved into a unique form of art that has people around the world buzzing.

His artwork will be featured at Toy Fair for Serendipity Puzzles. You can see him there today at 10:30am at the Javits Center.

Dan Dunn has teamed up with Serendipity to produce The Paint Jam Experience, creatively packaged video displays featuring Dan Dunn's live performances. Consumers will get an interactive DVD where they will watch Dan perform from the comfort of their home. By watching his performance, they will soon find out which puzzle they have in their paint can, which is an exact replica of the finished canvas. The Paint Jam experience is being launched as a series of 9 different performances.

For more on Dunn, visit www.dandunn.com or www.serendipitypuzzles.com.

Diamond Dallas Page is not only the creator of YRG Fitness System, he is also the first test case. He uses the concept "Dynamic Resistance" to help engage, flex your muscles as you move from position to position. He's created an all-in-one cardio, strength and flexibility program that works in as little as 20 minutes a day and only three days a week

For more information, log onto www.yrgfitness.com.

Celebrity Fit Club has returned for its seventh season on VH1, and this morning Shar Jackson and Jay McCarroll joins us live to talk about the competition.

Although we haven't seen Jackson since 2001 when she graced the small screen as Niecy on the hit show Moesha, since 2004 she’s been all over the tabliods about her baby daddy drama with Kevin Federline and him leaving her from pop-sensation Britney Spears. The 33-year-old is back in the spotlight to face her weight-gaining problem amd to get her confidence back.

Jay McCarroll is a recent winner of Project Runway, the fashion designer known for his gay-flamboyant attitude and personality. He joined us today to talk about his run on the show, and his battle with weight. In last week's episode, Jay said that he has always been overweight and his family has a history of health problems. And on this season of Celebrity Fit Club, he will try to lose the weight to finally get healthy.

Every Monday at 9pm, you can watch your favorite celebrities drop their extra flab (and emotional baggage) on Celebrity Fit Club. For more information go to celebrityfitclub.vh1.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

Dancers with Alvin Ailey Dance Company's extension program were here to perform a special Haitian folkloric dance piece in celebration of Black History Month. New Yorkers can participate in classes at The Ailey Extention.

Open to the general public, The Ailey Extension features dance and fitness classes in a wide variety of techniques for all levels, including Horton, Samba, Ballet, Hip Hop and Jazz, underscoring Mr. Ailey’s life-long commitment of bringing dance to everyone.

The Ailey Extension was launched in April 2005 in conjunction with the opening of The Joan Weill Center for Dance (405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue), Ailey’s permanent home and the nation’s largest building dedicated to dance. Since its inception, over 31,000 people have taken classes through this program.

The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. Is there a procedure to remove spider veins? If so, do they come back worse than before?
Nicole, Brooklyn

2. I recently had a miscarriage at 16 weeks. Nothing abnormal was found when my baby was tested. My concern is that I won't be able to carry a child to full term. What can I do to make sure this doesn't happen again? The emotional shock and depression was difficult to endure and I don't want to go through that again.
Alisa Totowa, NJ

For more of Dr. Steve's health tips, visit wpix.com/health.

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at drsteve@healthkey.com. Include a photo of yourself and it may go on-air.

Bronx native, actor Dominic Chianese, who played Uncle Junior in The Sopranos, stopped by the studio to talk about his role as Lenny Sugarman in the new film The Last New Yorker.

"Lifelong friends Lenny (Chianese) and Ruben (Dick Latessa) are both in their 70s and dyed-in-the-wool New Yorkers. The New York they inhabit is fading away: the places they've frequented for years give them a refuge from the changes they see around them. At last they are confronted with the reality that the last holdouts are a threatened species, and they are too. This film is about love and friendship, and the way these things keep us young, and make us feel alive. It's about one man at a point in his life when he is finally forced to concede that his whole life is no longer ahead of him, and he makes a last reach for one thing he's never had - true love," says IMDB.com

The Last New Yorker hits theaters on Friday, February 19 at the Quad Cinema (34 West 14th Street, NY, NY). For more information, visit www.lastnewyorker.com.

IWF Pro Wrestling School in West Paterson, New Jersey just celebrated its 10 year anniversary. They train wrestling hopefuls to become champions.

Some of their students, like Tito Santana and the Honky Tonk Man, have gone on to fight in the WWE and SmackDown. Lisa Mateo visited the school and talked to one of their pro wrestlers, Jim Powers, and learned to bodyslam with the best of em with one of the trainers, Kevin Knight.

For more information, visit campiwf.com.

Chef Chuck Wheeler of Copeland's Restaurant. Copeland's is a famous restaurant group in New Orleans and the official sponsor of The Saints. He'll be here to share his Mardi Gras recipies for Southern Cheese Grits, Creole Shrimp Grits, Crawfish Bread, Prk, Creole Jumbo and Pork (see the recipes after the jump).

For more on Copeland's, visit www.copelandsofneworleans.com.

Jodi Record from The Little Shelter stopped by with three cute and cuddly pets in need of loving homes. She also spoke about the shelter's Wines for Woofs event, which is at the end of the month.

For more information on how to adopt a pet, visit www.littleshelter.com.

In anticipation of March Madness college basketball icon, Dick Vitale will be here to give his predictions.

Vitale's one-of-a-kind personality is so vibrant and unique that he has teamed up with Sunkist soda to search for the country's best Dick Vitale impersonation. Finalists will compete on court at halftime of the NCAA conference championship games with Sunkist giving away $50,000 in total cash to the winners.

For more on the Sunkist contest, visit www.sunkist.com.

Actress Chandra Wilson stopped by the studio to talk to us about her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on Grey's Anatomy and her documentary with Downy Touch of Comfort called "The Gift of Comfort."

"The Gift of Comfort" showcases two children and their hospital stays. Wilson delivered some quilts to the children and learned their story.

Wilson's first regular network TV role was in the short-lived series Bob Patterson, which starred Seinfeld's Jason Alexander. She also appeared on Law & Order, Sex and the City, and The Sopranos. For her work in Grey's Anatomy, Wilson was nominated in 2006, 2007 and 2008 for an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama. She was nominated and won the Screen Actors Guild Award in 2007 for Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series; she also won a SAG Award as part of the Grey's Anatomy cast, which won Best Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Grey's Anatomy airs Thursdays at 9pm on ABC. To watch "The Gift of Comfort," visit www.downy.com.

Read the full story: "Storm Track 11: Tri-State Prepares For Third Snow Storm."

Melrose Place star Shaun Sipos stopped by the studio to talk about his role as David Breck, the estranged son of Dr. Michael Mancini (Thomas Calabro).

New episodes of Melrose Place return on Tuesday, March 9 at 9pm on PIX. For more information, visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/melrose-place.

Star of the new CW series Life Unexpected.Shiri Appleby stopped by to talk about her role as Cate Cassidy -- a radio personality whose daughter has returned to her after she put up her for adoption.

After spending her life bouncing from one foster family to another, 15-year-old Lux (Robertson) has decided to become an emancipated minor. Her journey through the legal maze leads Lux to her biological father, 30-something Nate "Baze" Bazile (Kristoffer Polaha), who lives like an aging frat-boy and is astonished to learn he has a daughter.

Lux is equally astonished to learn that her mother is Cate Cassidy (Appleby), a star on local radio, along with her boyfriend, Ryan Thomas (Kerr Smith). When a judge grants temporary custody of Lux to Baze and Cate, they agree to make a belated attempt to give Lux the family she deserves.

Life Unexpected airs Mondays at 9pm on PIX. For more information, visit www.cwtv.com.

Long Islander's who are unemployed will be given free dental exams on February 26th at Exceldent Dental, located at 805 Middle Country Rd.

Office hours will be from 9am to 5pm. Proof of unemployment is required upon visit.

The Dental office will offer exams, x-rays, cleanings, and oral cancer screenings so new impressions can be made.

Dr. Stephen Candell said, "There are a lot of people unemployed out there who end up sacrificing dental care because of lack of funds."

Visits are scheduled based on a first come, first serve basis. To participate, call (631) 716-1000, or (631) 698-1140.

Written by Rocco DiMase

CariDee English, winner of America’s Next Top Model and host of Lifetime TV’s Pretty Wicked, is a professional fashion model and psoriasis advocate.

As someone living with this chronic condition that causes red, scaly plaques to form on the skin, she spent years since being diagnosed at the age of 5 managing the disease that at times covered 70 percent of her body.

Now, with her new treatment providing clear skin again, CariDee is back on the runway, walking in several shows during New York Fashion Week. With her understanding and personal experience of the ups and downs of living with this disease, CariDee is an ideal role model and advocate for those living with psoriasis.

She is a frequent spokesperson for the National Psoriasis Foundation, working especially close with children and teenagers who suffer from this condition like she did. CariDee is happy to provide an inspirational story to these people, letting them know that achieving goals is possible, even with psoriasis.

For more on the National Psoriasis Foundation, visit www.psoriasis.org.

In celebration of Black History Month, Dr. Susan Tanne of Cosmetic Laser MD is debunking the myths and shedding some light on dark skin care. She'll go over discolorations/dark spots, lightening, sun protection and some do's and don'ts.

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Star of the new CW series Life Unexpected actress Britt Robertson stopped by to talk about her role as Lux -- teenage girl who is put up for adoption as a baby and eventually finds her birth parents when she seeks emancipation.

After spending her life bouncing from one foster family to another, 15-year-old Lux (Robertson) has decided to become an emancipated minor. Her journey through the legal maze leads Lux to her biological father, 30-something Nate "Baze" Bazile (Kristoffer Polaha), who lives like an aging frat-boy and is astonished to learn he has a daughter.

Lux is equally astonished to learn that her mother is Cate Cassidy (Shiri Appleby), a star on local radio, along with her boyfriend, Ryan Thomas (Kerr Smith). When a judge grants temporary custody of Lux to Baze and Cate, they agree to make a belated attempt to give Lux the family she deserves.

Life Unexpected airs Mondays at 9pm on PIX. For more information, visit www.cwtv.com.

The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. What causes heel pain?
Joann, Sayreville, NJ

2. Is it true that our blood is blue or red before being cut?
Jeffrey, 10, Hazlet, NJ

For more of Dr. Steve's health tips, visit wpix.com/health.

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at drsteve@healthkey.com. Include a photo of yourself and it may go on-air.

It's a painting that's been passed down from generation to generation or a vase you bought at a garage sale for a buck. Whatever your treasured item, haven't you always dreamt of discovering it was worth a bundle? For 13 years Antiques Roadshow has been turning that dream into reality.

Marsha Bemko, executive producer of Antiques Roadshow, was here to talk about her new book Antiques Roadshow, Behind the Scenes, which gives an in-depth look at the hit show.

Bemko suggested a few items you should look for at garage sales or thrift stores:
• Vintage Automobilia: Look for early Harley Davidson and Oldsmobile advertising, which is increasingly valuable.
• Quilts: Look for those incorporating American flag and patriotic designs; these are becoming rare.
• 20th Century First-Edition Books - Especially those with dust jackets. For example, the first edition of The Great Gatsby is worth about $1,500 without the dust jacket, but with it the value rises to up to $140,000!

You can read more about Antiques Roadshow in Antiques Roadshow, Behind the Scenes: An Insider's Guide to PBS's #1 Weekly Show, which is available in bookstores now. For more information, visit www.pbs.org.

Legendary actor John Lithgow, who recently had a recurring role as serial killer Arthur Mitchell on the hit Showtime series Dexter, stopped by the studio to talk about his lead role in the new Broadway play "Mr. and Mrs. Fitch."

"Meet gossip columnists Mr. and Mrs. Fitch. When the social circuit no longer provides juicy morsels, they find that great celebrity can appear out of thin air. Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane's (The Little Dog Laughed, Xanadu) wicked new comedy is a scathing look at who is in, who is out and who may not even exist at all," says Second Stage Theater of the play. Starring alongside Lithgow is Jennifer Ehle ("The Real Thing," "The Coast of Utopia").

A native of Rochester, New York, Lithgow has won several awards including a Tony Award for "The Sweet Smell of Success" and a Tony nomination "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." For his recent role in Dexter, he won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. Also on the small screen, Lithgow won a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for his part in NBC's hit sitcom 3rd Rock From The Sun.

"Mr. and Mrs. Fitch" is playing at the Second Stage Theater (305 West 43 Street, New York, NY 10036) now through April 4. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.2st.com.

Who says you have to be a super model or socialite to get a taste of Fashion Week? You can work the tents with some complimentary cocktails courtesy of Rums of Puerto Rico - an official sponsor of Fashion Week. Chef Mario Pagan joined us this morning to show us how to make a simple dish using rum -- Guava Rum Shrimp.

Guava Rum Shrimp
Ingredients
5 shrimp (gulf, wild)
3 bell peppers (tri-color)
1 shallot
1 tblsp of butter
Anejo rum (2 oz)
Guava paste

Directions
1. With butter, sauté all the bell peppers with touches of the shallots
2. Add the shrimp
3. Add the guava and rum to finish.

Rums of Puerto Rico is providing free drinks tonight from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Bryant Park. For more on Fashion Week, visit www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork.

Actress Shenae Grimes, 20, is best known as Annie Wilson on the CW's hit show 90210 and is to talk about the show coming back from haitus and projects she's involved with.

For those that don’t know, Annie is this "good girl" from Wisconsin, caught up in the drama of Beverly Hills. In school, all of Annie friends turn against her, so she turned to alcohol and drives while intoxicated. She then run over a man, and flees the scene from the fear of getting in trouble. If running over and killing a man wasn't enough, she fall in love with nephew drug-dealer Jasper. To top it all off, she becomes the victim of a sexting.

You do not want to miss the unfolding drama in all-new episodes of 90210 beginning Tuesday, March 9th at 8PM.

Grimes has also teamed up with campaign for L.E.I. and Teen Vogue. For more information, visit leimodelcitizen.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

We didn’t know what’s to expect when the funny man Tom Green stopped by this morning, but he came to talk to us about his new World Stand-Up Tour at Comix Comedy Club and his own award-winning web talk show, Tom Green's House Tonight.

Canada native Michael Thomas "Tom" Green, 38, is an actor, rapper, writer, comedian and media personality. His Tom Green's House Tonight is set-up inside Green's living room, where a fully functional low-budget studio has been constructed. This show is the first internet call-in talk show, and Green frequently cites this as an innovation. With little reliance on advertisement funding, his show is similar to public access television, and he often refers to it by a word he coined: Web-O-Vision.

Tom Green’s World Stand-up Tour will stop at Comix Comedy Club in New York City from February 18th through the 20th. For ticket information, visit www.TomGreen.com/tour.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

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Legendary director Garry Marshall stops by to talk about his new number one romantic comedy "Valentine's Day."

"I had a good time making this movie. Everyday a different star showed up" Marshall said. "I'm old and I know all of these people."

Julia Roberts, Jessica Alba, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Jamie Foxx, and Anne Hathaway are among many actors who appeared in the movie.

Marshall is a creator and producer of the TV shows "Happy Days", "Laverne and Shirly", "Mork and Mindy", and the "Odd Couple." He also directed hit movies such as "Pretty Woman", "The Flamingo Kid", and "Beaches", to name a few.

High Musical star Corbin Bleu hits Broadway "In The Heights" play, and is here to share his experience with us.

Bleu, 20, joins the cast of "In the Heights" -- a musical with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who also starred in the play. The story explores three days in the characters' lives in the New York City Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights.

He plays that role of Usnavi, the owner of a bodega in Washington Heights. He was named after the first boat his parents saw when they arrived in America which actually said "U.S. Navy." Throughout the play he has dreams of going to the Dominican Republic, his parents homeland. That dream was almost a reality until he realizes that the barrio is his true home. Abuela Claudia, the neighborhood that practically raised him.

For ticket information, visit http://www.intheheightsthemusical.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

Are you among the 85 percent of women who are wearing the wrong bra size? Lisa Mateo is here to help you out. Lisa visits Intimacy, a bra boutique, as it opens its flagship New York City store, at 1051 Third Avenue (at 62nd Street), to learn more about bras and sizing.

Intimacy carries bras in 90 sizes from A to K, so they are sure to have a fit for you. For more info, check out their website.

Each week we're telling viewers about events, activities and items that are FREE. That's right...no money required. This week's free list:

1) Open House Thursdays. Every Thursday until the end of May, "the Ruth Smadbeck Center for Communication and Learning" is offering free parent workshops to enhance child development.

2) Barros Luco is a Chilean Restaurant that will be offering free samples of their frankfurter on Mon & Tues from 2-5pm, in NYC.

For the first time, iconic candy maker WONKA is introducing a line of chocolate bars called WONKA EXECEPTIONALS, debuting nationwide and available this month in stores.

This past Wednesday Feb. 17, Dylan Lauren welcomed WONKA’s team of Oompa Loompas who delivered the first batch of the new chocolate bars to Dylan’s Candy Bar right here in New York City, marking the collection’s world premiere! And we got the chance to try out some of the new WONKA chocolates here in studio.

For more information, check the website www.Wonka.com.

It’s a wrap. New York Fashion is over. This marked the last time the shows will be at Bryant Park before moving to Lincoln Center next season.

Our resident style diva Nicole Young gave us a peek at a few of the fashion shows (Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, BCBG, Fashion for Relief, Irina Shabayeva). Some of the big trends for fall…chunky sweaters, fedoras, color blocking, loose layers

Naomi Campell's fashion for relief show also took place which benefited Haiti Relief. Many stylists donated pieces of their collection for the show, and all benefits will go to the women and children in Haiti.

J. Alexander from CW's "America's Next Top Model" stops by to talk about a wrap up of Fashion Week, and about his new book.

In "Follow The Model," Miss J reveals his secrets to succeeding at what you love most, shares life lessons and colorful (to say the least) anecdotes, provides a multitude of invaluable grooming and style tips, dishes on the celebrities he’s worked with so intimately, and offers a glimpse into the world of America’s Next Top Model.

He will be signing copies of his book, Follow The Model , at 7pm at Barnes and Noble on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx.

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Teri Tsang, Food Editor of "Every Day with Rachael Ray" stopped by with 6 Big Supermarket Traps!

For more info check out the March issue of "Every Day with Rachael Ray" or log onto http://www.rachaelraymag.com/

The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1.I am a mother of 3 and I'm always tired. I take a multivitamin everyday and try to get enough sleep but I'm still tired with no energy. What can I do? Keisha Bronx...

2. I'm a mother, work full time and go to college part time. Why do I feel the urge/need to have something sweet during the day and night? What can I do to avoid eating sweets? Mary Brooklyn

Our Friday Forecaster today was Kevin Hart and he stopped by to promote his New Comedy Show. You may remember him from his hit movies such as Soul Plane, Epic Movie, and Superhero Movie.

You can catch Kevin in, "KEVIN HART LIVE" tomorrow night at 8pm at the Capital One Theater in Westbury, Long Island. Remember, part of the proceeds will go to help the people of Haiti.

The show will take place at the Westbury Music Fair, which is called The Capital One Theater tomorrow night at 8pm.

For more information, log onto www.KevinHartLive.com

Ramona Singer star of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" stopped by to talk about the new season and her new jewelry collection of affordable and estate looking pieces for HSN.

With the new season of Real Housewives of New York City premiering March 4th, now is the time to take advantage of all the amazing jewelry Ramona Singer has designed that will be showcased on this season's show!

She has drawn inspiration from her own pieces as well as auction pieces and has used her experience in the fashion industry to bring her best to HSN. The collection is sure to have pieces for every woman who loves a little bit of glamour in their everyday look.

Her new line of pendants, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, are priced between $125 and $659.

Each new piece is set to take you from day to night, making you a style sensation for any occasion.

Be sure to catch Ramona on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" airing March 4th.

In observance of Black History Month, we put the spotlight on Munaluchi Bridal Magazine as they change the face of bridal couture, one magazine cover at a time. Our Ojinika Obiekwe met up with the Editor-in-Chief, Jacqueline Nwobu, to learn more about what sets this magazine apart from other ones on the market.

Munaluchi Bridal Magazine is built on how to improve/enhance the options of women of colour bride. They also offer their readers the opportunity to easily source wedding information such as banquet halls, photographers and wedding gowns. This publication is printed twice a year, and it features real everday weddings and bridal wear designs. The list of designers include Estella Couture, Linany Couture, Jezreel, Cote Minou and as well as the traditional bride gowns.

The Editor In Chief Jackie Nwobu recently launched this magazine on January 5th of last month, and is now available on the racks of Barnes and Noble, Borders,Walgreens and Shop rite Supermarkets. The magazine is true to its slogan– Catering to the Bride Who Craves Culture & Style.
Let Munaluchi Bridal assist you as you plan for the most important day of your life. Start by logging onto www.munaluchibridal.com

By LaTeisha Clay

Michael Mateus Steger is an American film and television actor, and is here to promote the newest episodes of the CW’s 90210.

Micheal Steger is a 29 year-old Southern California native. In High School Steger caught the acting bug and honed his craft in the theater. He went on to play leading roles in numerous classical and contemporary plays in and around the L.A. His career began to take off when Tim Burton cast and directed him as the lead in the music video for the song "Bones," by popular rock band The Killers.

However, now on 90210 Steger plays the role of A student of Iranian Jewish descent who is West Beverly Hills High's politico. He runs the school newscast and interviews his fellow classmates. He is often compared to David Silver from the original series.

By Lateisha Clay

For more information go to the CW website.

Owner-Chef Salvatore Coppola stopped by the studio to show Sukanya his special recipe for the famous "Capellini Coppola." Owner of Coppola's Restaurants in NYC, the chef's training began at a tender age. Salvatore grew up in Naples and spent many hours in the kitchen learning to cook under the close watch of his parents. It was then that he began refining the same Northern Italian recipes that can be ordered in both of his restaurants.

For more on Coppola's Restaurants, log onto the Coppola Restaurants website: http://www.coppolas-nyc.com/home.html

Comedian Bruce Vilanch was in the studio this morning to talk about his upcoming gig writing for the Oscar Awards. Find out what goes into writing for such a prestigious show--Vilanch breaks down who he writes for, his greatest achievements and his greatest flops. Plus, get his take on this year's hosts, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin.

Make sure not to miss "broadway Backwards," the benefit performance tonight at the Lincoln Center. For more information on "broadway Backwards" check out the Broadway World website

Kick your way to fit while helping to fight epilepsy! Mike Andrewla of CKO Kickboxing in Hoboken, NJ, stopped by the studio to help the morning crew wake up and burn a few calories. If you were ever curious about what goes down in a kickboxing class, watch as the CKO team demonstrates roundhouse squats, front kicks, lunges, and squat thrusts.

Don't forget that the "CKO Kickboxing for a Cure" fundraiser will take place this Saturday, Feb 27th at 2:30pm at their Hoboken location. The event will cost $20, money that will benefit the "Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy." For more information, check out the CKO website.

The Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy website can be found here.

Seann William Scott will be taking the lead role as Buddy in the newest Ice Hockey picture, Hit Somebody, and has joined us this morning to talk to about the movie and its release date.

The 33-year old Scott is a Cottage Grove, Minnesota native, and is best known for his role as Steve Stifler in the film American Pie 2. Although, he has annoumnced in a radio interview that he only received $800,00 for that role, it was the commercial success that jump started his acting career. He has also appeared in the films Final Destination, Mr. Woodcock, and Role Models and etc.

In a recent interview Seann Scott said that “Hit Somebody," is based on the Warren Zevon hockey song of the same name. That song was co-written by Mitch Alborn who also co-wrote the screenplay, and it's about a hockey player who gets into the other hockey league of the '70s, the WHA (World Hockey Association), based on his fighting skills rather than his hockey skills.

By LaTeisha Clay

For more information go to http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1442241/

Our Sukanya Krishnan talks with life coach Fran Harris about dealing with death.

In the last night's episode of the CW's One Tree Hill, a character was diagnosed with cancer and chosen not to fight it. She was the mother of three grown daughters. Fran gives insight on how to deal with this situation, plus what to do when children are involved.

For more on Harris, visit www.franharris.com.

Chef Bret Reicler from Bill's Bar & Burger shared his recipe for the Fat Cat Burger.

On Thursday, February 25, New York City’s critically acclaimed Bill’s Bar & Burger will make its competitive debut at the Food Network’s annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival Amstel Light Burger Bash. Held at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, the event will showcase some of the greatest burger talent across the country, with Chef Brett Reichler representing Bill’s Bar & Burger. Guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite burger, and at the end of the evening Rachel Ray will announce the winner. A portion of the VIP preview reception proceeds will benefit Rachel Ray’s nonprofit Yum-o!® Foundation.

For more information, please visit: www.billsbarandburger.com.

In honor of National Pancake Day, Toast in Montclair, New Jersey will be offering 50 percent off all of its pancakes for the day.

They will also offer a special pancake menu for the week of Feb. 22 - Feb. 28 serving up red velvet pancakes, bacon double cheese pancakes, pancakes with whipped maple marscapone and bananas, and double chocolate chip hazelnut pancakes.

For more on Toast, visit toastmontclair.com.

Download the recipes: Red Velvet Pancakes; Maple Marscapone Cream Pancakes; Chocolate Hazelnut Pancakes.

Fly Girls is the CW Network's new reality docu-series that takes a 360-degree look at the lives of the charismatic jet-setting flight attendants on America's hippest new airline: Virgin America.

Over the course of eight half-hour episodes, five beautiful Virgin America flight attendants jet from one glamorous location to the next, including Las Vegas, South Beach and New York City, while pursuing good times, great parties, adventure and love.

From their shared home-base "crash pad" in Los Angeles, California, the young women will deal with work lives that include split-second decision-making, demanding and sometimes fascinating passengers, long hours in the air and layovers in interesting locales.

Fly Girls will prepare for take-off on Wednesday, March 24.

Actor Tate Donovan came by to fill us in on the latest action of his hit series Damages.

Tate plays the role of Tom Shayes, who is a long time friend and now an equal partner of Patty Hewes (Glenn Close). Not only has he starred in the show, but he also has had his hand in directing as well.

His other acting credits include The OC, Nip/Tuck and Medium. He has also worked as a segment producer for the HBO documentary By the People about the presidential election of Barack Obama

Donovan has also starred in many movies such as Nancy Drew, Neal Cassady, and the upcoming film Below the Beltway.

Damages airs Mondays at 10pm on FX.

Written by Rocco DiMase

North Shore Animal League came in with representative Dianne Zoppa to talk about the latest in adoption news.

On Friday, February 26, the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington wil be handing out free pet food sponsored by Purina.The shelter will host the end of the National Tour For Heros, which travels the country giving away free pet food. The Tour For Heros is an initiative from Purina ONE pet food and Martha Stewart.

In addition, the Animal League's Pet Health Center is offering attendees low cost rabie vaccinations, and microchipping. Plus you can get coupons for wellness exams for your pets.

The shelter's hours are from 1pm-7pm on Friday, February 26.

Actress Gabrielle Anwar stepped into our studio today and made our anchors sweat! She plays Fiona Glennane, a person who has been affiliated with the IRA for 14 years, on USA Network's Burn Notice. Fiona has had training in hand-to-hand combat, bomb expertise, weapons, and a few more skills that would make any guy think twice before they stood her up.

Anwar is well known for her past perfomances in films such as Scent of A Woman, The Three Musketeers and Wild Hearts Can't be Broken. From film to television, she has appered and starred in roles on The Tudors, Press Gang and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.

Anwar once held the record for the World's Fastest Talker and in 1993 was voted in People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People In The World."

Be sure to catch Gabrielle as she heats things up in Burn Notice Thursdays at 10pm on USA.

Written by Rocco DiMase

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From Destiny's Child to the Great White Way, Michelle Williams jazzed her way into our studio to talk about her role in Broadway's "Chicago."

Michelle returns to the stage as Roxie Hart for a limited engagement. She first played Roxie last year in London's West End production at the Cambridge Theater. But fans fondly remember her as a member of Destiny's Child where she became a Grammy Award-winning artist.

After Destiny's Child, she had three solo albums to hit the charts and first appeared on Broadway in Disney's "Aida." After "Aida" she then appeared in "The Color Purple," and toured with the cast form "Chicago" from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

You can catch her in "Chicago" at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre now thru Sunday, March 28th. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.broadwayinchicago.com.

Written by Rocco DiMase

Jeff Garlin stopped by the studio this morning to talk about his new book My Footprint -- a memoir which documents his comedic career and his journey to contribute to the world by leaving his carbon footprint, and to lessen his physical footprint.

He currently stars in Curb Your Enthusiasm, and lent his voice in Disney's upcoming 3-D adventure Toy Story 3. You may remeber him in past roles such as Wall-E, Fun With Dick and Jane, Daddy Daycare and Sleepover.

You can meet Garlin in person at the following book signings:
• Barnes and Noble (97 Warren Street, New York, NY) today, February 23 at 7pm
• Book Court (163 Court Street at 7pm, Brooklyn, NY) February 24 at 7pm, with introduction by Jonathan Ames

He will also be appearing at Carolines on Broadway from February 25 to 27 and at the 92nd Street Y on Sunday February 28 at 8pm.

My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World is available in bookstores now.

Written by Rocco DiMase

The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

I have many tattoos and was told that because I have them they I will not be able to give blood. Is this true? If so, why?
Jay

Is it possible for a woman to create too much natural lubrication during sex?
Embarrassed

For more of Dr. Steve's health tips, visit wpix.com/health.

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at drsteve@healthkey.com. Include a photo of yourself and it may go on-air.

At 2:30 in the morning, and you're parked in front of the television. But you're more interested in the commercials that the TV show. Here to share their findings on five "As Seen On TV" items is Andy Simmons from Reader's Digest. And we're checking out: Slap Chop, Debbie Meyer Green Bags, Dust Mop Slippers, ShamWow and Bottle Tops.

You can find more of Reader's Digest ratings of informercial products on their website at www.rd.com. The latest issue of Reader's Digest is on newsstands now.

Poker has become the trendy new past time among hipsters, celebrities, New York City personalities, and fashionistas, who are all hitting the tables with their friends or on TV. This is not your grandfather's game anymore.

Ellen Leikind, native New Yorker and author of the new book, PokerWoman: How to Win at Love, Life and Business Using the Principles of Poker , is at the forefront of the poker craze. In her book, she guides women on how to use poker strategies for life with tips like

• Stop betting like a girl and go all in!
• Creative bluffing (the differences between little white lies vs. deception)
• How to play to win, instead of playing not to lose
• Knowing when to fold'em…and get out of a dead end job or relationship
• Overcoming losses and getting back in the game

em>PokerWoman: How to Win at Love, Life and Business using the Principles of Poker is available in stores now. For more information, visit www.pokerdivas.com.

After Zac Posen's 2001 New York Fashion Week debut the New York Times announced "a star is born." But since then, ithas been his hard work and passion that have allowed his star to rise. Becoming a favorite among Hollywood, Posen has dressed everyone from Natalie Portman to Gwenyth Paltrow to Beyoncé. And now with the launch of his new collection, Z Spoke, his designs are more accessible to every day people like you and me!

For the hipster who grew up, Z Spoke's minimalist and utilitarian aesthetic is about reinventing designer sportswear in America. Bright, vivid colors fused with clean silhouettes and edgy, sophisticated design, bring together the needs and desires of the modern woman at an accessible price point.

Today's featured items include:
• Army Stretch Cotton Suiting Obi Belt, $165
• Khaki Stretch Cotton Pleated Shorts, $195
• Cream with Navy Printed Cotton Jersey T-Shirt, $98
• Apple with Violet Matte Silk Judith Dress, $445

A special thanks to the team Ric Pipino and M.A.C. for getting our models catwalk-ready!

Posen's Z Spoke Collection launches today at saks fifth avenue. For more information, on him and his line, visit www.zacposen.com or www.saksfifthavenue.com/Zac-Posen.

Life Unexpected dad Kristoffer Polaha dropped by today to talk about his role as a TV parent. Polaha is a father in real life, to two sons, and while his real life parenting does help him portray reality in his role Polaha said he is limited. "I don't know what it's like to have a teenage daughter."

Life Unexpected is the ongoing story of 15-year-old Lux, a girl in the foster system who has applied for emancipation but discovered her biological parents in the process. The show looks at the emotions and situations that the gamily goes through as her biological parents work to make up for the time they lost with their daughter.

Polaha has also appeared in Mad Men, Dollhouse, Valentine and Without a Trace.

Life Unexpected airs Mondays at 9pm on PIX.

Written by TC McCarthy

Olympic fans will be able to get their fix in the comfort (and warmth) of their own homes. We're going to play a couple of wii games from D3 Publisher's Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun, which includes Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating and Bobsled - and Hudson Entertainment's popular Deca Sports games with Snowboard Cross, Figure Skating, Curling, Speed Skating, Ice Hockey and Mogul Skiing.

D3 Publisher's Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun is available in stores now. For more information, visit www.d3publisher.us.

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Celebrity Makeup Artist Scott Barnes stopped by the studio to talk about his new line of beauty products and his book About Face - Amazing Transformations Using the Secrets of the Top Celebrity Makeup Artist, which is currently available in bookstores. He created three looks to show how you can go from winter drab to a summer glow.

Barnes has created looks for the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Mariska Hargitay, Kim Kardashian and a bevy of models and everyday women of varying ages. Scott is also the creator of Body Bling, the blockbuster shimmering bronzer which launched a new beauty aesthetic and has gained a worldwide following. Scott has just launched two new versions of his wildly popular sunless tanning illuminator which is a must-have for everyone’s beauty arsenal!

For more information, visit www.scottbarnes.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

The strikingly handsome and extremely talented Matthew Avery Modine was here this morning to talk about his Broadway debut as Captain Keller in revival of "The Miracle Worker."

"The Miracle Worker" is a play set in Alabama in the 1880s and it tells the story of a real-life Medal of Freedom winner Helen Keller, born blind and deaf, and Annie Sullivan, the extraordinary teacher who taught her to communicate with the world. Modine plays Helen's father, a Civil War veteran.

A native of California, fans will remember Modine from his roles like Private Joker in Stanley Kubrick's 1987 film Full Metal Jacket and high school wrestler Louden Swain in Vision Quest.

For tickets and showtimes, visit www.miracleworkeronbroadway.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

Each week we're telling viewers about events, activities and items that are free. That's right! No money required.

On this week's free list:

1. Big Apple "Greeter for a Day" is a free event that takes place tomorrow (walking tour company that gives a New Yorker the opportunity to share the city they love with visitors) 2. "Asia Rustic" is celebrating the new year (the Year of the Tiger) by offering huge discounts for their premiere "Year of the Tiger Sale" and giving away their raw silk nesting boxes

Due to inclement weather North Shore Animal League America has rescheduled its pet food distribution to Friday, March 5, 1 PM to 7PM, at the shelter, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington. This event is the Grand Finale of the Purina® ONE® Tour For Heroes, a national initiative distributing pet food at shelters to help pets in need. A free bag of Purina ONE dog or cat food will be given to anyone who stops by while supplies last.

Tour For Heroes, a partnership between the American Mutt-i-grees™ Club, Purina ONE and Martha Stewart, promotes shelter adoptions and good nutrition for pets, especially during times of economic hardship. In addition to the food give-away, the Animal League’s Pet Health Center, which provides affordable health care, will be offering reduced-cost rabies vaccinations and microchipping and coupons for reduced-cost wellness exams. Visit www.AnimalLeague.org.

Four brides have agreed to attend – and score – each other’s weddings. They’ll be judging each wedding on the food, the dress, the venue and the overall experience and uniqueness. The bride whose wedding rates the best wins a fabulous, a luxury honeymoon!

Thirty-one year old Amber is a middle-school principal having an elegant, black tie affair. She’s focusing on her favorite wedding factors - music and food. And with a budget of $80,000, there’s sure to be plenty of both!

Twenty-eight year old Anastasia is a bit of a wedding expert. She has a huge Greek family and attends a dozen weddings each year. Her $70,000 winter wedding will be covered in snowflakes, and she’s planning to wow her 350 guests with details like a photo booth sign-in station.

Members of VY HIGGINSEN’S GOSPEL FOR TEENS CHOIR braved the snow to perform live on our show. The amazing group has performed with Madonna. During the pop superstar’s rendition of “Like a Prayer” for the Hope for Haiti Telethon, VY HIGGINSEN’S GOSPEL FOR TEENS CHOIR joined her on stage. The teens will be competing at The Pathmark Gospel Choir Competition.

The Competition has long been a signature event honoring Black History Month, and this year, the Competition is better than ever before with a spectacular day of festivities for the entire family. On Saturday, February 27th at the World Financial Center, top choirs from around the country, famous in their own communities, will travel to New York City to compete for $10,000 in prizes. Highlighting this year’s event is the special celebrity host, Tony Award winning actor, singer and dancer Ben Vereen.