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) Free Hoola Hoop class from Smart Workout
2) Nicki Minaj look-a-like contest. Winner gets a pair of tix to a Casio Launch party and meet Nicki

Tanya Young Williams is the wife of ex-NBA player Jayson Williams and she has just released self-help workbook I'm Tired! Carry Your Own S#!T, (Oops, I Mean Bags) A 7 Day Journey to Peace, Passion and Purpose.

This workbook will help anyone reduce stress, remove anxiety and find peace and passion in their everyday life. This workbook will help the reader understand what their purpose in life truly is. Tanya will be named Notable woman of New Jersey tonight and will be honored this month in honor of Women's History Month.

April is Autism Awareness Month and this morning we talked to Academy Award-winning director Gerardine Wurzburgon her new documentary that opens on April 1 Wretches & Jabberers. The film follows two men with autism, Tracy Thresher and Larry Bissonnette, who embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence.

Determined to put a new face on autism, the men travel to Sri Lanka, Japan and Finland, where at each stop they challenge public attitudes about autism and issue a hopeful message to reconsider competency. A poignant narrative of personal struggle that rings with intelligence, humor, hope and courage, Wretches & Jabberers is about the life-sustaining power of relationships - the personal connections that people make through communication.

Larry Mendte spoke to John Feal of the Feal Foundation 9/11 first responders and his organization's walk-a-thon. It'll be held on April 3 at 9am to 2pm. Registrations begins at 7:30am at Gibbs Pond Park.

For more information, visit www.fealgoodfoundation.com.

This week's Friday Forecaster is Bert "the Conqueror" Kreischer, who is traveling the country to make you laugh and show you how to be a kid again! The comedian takes viewers coast-to-coast on a thrill seeking mission that`s fun and inspiring for the whole family in Travel Channel`s Bert The Conqueror!

The new season of Bert the Conqueror premieres Sunday, April 3 Travel Channel. The premiere episode finds Bert experiencing a whole new meaning of 'carrying a relationship' when he completes a 278-yard obstacle course with his wife on his back in Maine`s wife carrying competition.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

One hundred pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope.

In the mirror, he saw a 310lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn`t end well— with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn`t far behind.

Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe`s personal mission to regain his health -- and he did! Joe traded in junk food for juices and e'll be here to share his story and his signature juice "Mean Green Juice."

For more information, visit www.fatsickandnearlydead.com.

On the evenings of April 1 and 2, 2011, prominent buildings across North America and the world -- including the Empire State Building in New York City and the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada -- will turn their lights blue to raise awareness for autism and to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, April 2.

Autism Speaks is aiming to light the world blue all throughout April --city by city, town by town-- by taking action to raise autism awareness in our communities. Owen Saunders and his classmates from Pelham recorded a song for Autism Speaks urging the world to Light It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day. They will be here to perform it.

For more on Autism awareness, visit www.wpix.com/autismawareness.

With the help of jcpenney, we transformed PIX11’s drab outdated lobby into a stylish welcoming space. With affordable and functional décor and furniture pieces from jcpenney’s Studio collection, we achieved a relaxed yet clean aesthetic that merges minimalist design with bold accents. With a few easy tips from design expert Susanna Salk and jcpenney, your one-stop-shop décor destination, you too can transform any space for spring!

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Hofstra University's School of Communication is spending a week without the web. That's right -- students and faculty members are going to try to give up the internet from Monday to Friday and see if they can function.

Paul Mihailidis, assistant professor of Journalism/media studies,a nd students Nikki Croney and Briana DeLuca joined us to talk about going cold turkey.

We all know we can't lose 20 pounds by Saturday, but that doesn't stop us from becoming frustrated when the latest fad or crash diet fails. Unrealistic expectations and our instant gratification society can turn losing weight into such an overwhelming concept that many simply stop trying.

Popular dietitian Keri Gans has heard every story out there and spent years helping clients retrain their habits so they can form new routines that will have a decisive impact on their weight. The cornerstone of her belief, and that of her new book "The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You" is that the changes that will make the most impact are often the smallest ones.

"The Small Change Diet" shows readers how to take 10 bad habits and transform them into ways to spark immediate weight loss and guarantee a lifetime of good health. For more information, visit kerigansnutrition.com.

New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice stops by to talk about her 29th novel, The Silver Boat, out tomorrow, April 5th. Twenty-two of her novels are New York Times bestsellers and five have been turned into movies and translated/published in 24 languages.

The Silver Boat tells the story of 3 sisters that reconnect to sell the family summer home in Martha`s Vineyard, and confront family issues, love, loss, and learning a deeper understanding for their parents. The story has many ties to her life and her own story.

Luanne is also an avid environmentalist, domestic violence advocate, and a long-time New Yorker and an inspiration to women not just in New York but around the world. You can meet her in person for book signing on April 11 at the Barnes & Noble on E 86th & Lex at 7pm.

For more information, visit luannerice.net.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and it has brought some startling statistics to the forefront.

In New York City, approximately 245 children and adolescents are reported abused or neglected everyday. In the United States, a report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. Almost 5 children die everyday due to abuse or neglect. The majority of child fatalities are children under the age of 4.

We'll talk to Dr. Mary Pulido, executive director of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, about signs of abuse, who is at risk, what to do if you suspect abuse.

For more information, visit www.nyspcc.org.

Star Jones stopped by to talk about her new book Satan's Sisters: A Novel Work of Fiction.

Set in the bright lights of daytime television, Satan's Sisters is the story of The Lunch Club--a long-running, popular ladies' talk show in which alliances are forged, careers are made, and bridges are burned. The show's famous red couch is ruled by its esteemed matriarch, Maxine Robinson, the first African-American to become a network news anchor, who maintains a hidden safe of diaries chronicling others' indiscretions for posterity--and leverage as needed.

But even all-knowing Maxine is caught off-guard when now superstar former co-host Heather Hope makes a ratings-gold guest appearance only to announce a bombshell: the imminent inside scoop straight from the mouth of another ousted member of The Lunch Club's inner sanctum.

Got the end-of-winter blahs? Especially when it comes to your beauty regimen? Well, we've got some tips for "freshening" everything up. Turns out, putting a little spring on your face- could literally make you happier! Joining us with details on mood is Anna De Souza with these suggestions:

Physician’s Formula Happy Booster Blush
Available at Drugstores, $11.99
• Infused with the Euphoryl Omega 3 concentrate (The “Happiness” Concentrate that increases the dopamine in your system.
• Also has a fun lilac scent that can put you in a good mood just by itself!

Anne V. is the face of Chanel fragrance and Victoria's Secret. She also just appeared for the 7th straight year in a row in the coveted Sports Illustrated swim suit issue. But what many don't know is that she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.

Today, April 5th at 9am, Anne will lead a walk, barefoot(!), on behalf of the Tom's "One Day Without Shoes" campaign.

For more information, visit www.onedaywithoutshoes.com.

The Bronx Zoo has the top five names for the female cobra who escaped for six days last week.
They are:

• Cleopatra -- who supposedly killed herself by means of an Egyptian cobra bite
• Mia -- for missing in action
• Subira -- the Egyptian word for patience
• Amaunet -- a goddess in Ancient Egypt, meaning the female hidden one
• Agnes -- Greek for pure or holy

The zoo will announce the winner on Thursday.

CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR VOTE.

When you think about it, stress is a mysterious thing: You can`t see it or touch it, but you definitely know it`s there. And its enigmatic nature just might be preventing us from fully realizing the damage stress can do -- to our minds, bodies, and spirits.

According to the American Psychological Association, more than half of all women say they`re 'highly stressed,' an increase of 25 percent from just four years ago. But very few do anything to chill out. In fact, many seem to be saying 'bring it on!' because somewhere along the line being stretched to the limit turned into a badge of honor.

Women's Health Senior Editor Sascha de Gersdorff will be here to discuss why some women seek out stress and offer some tips to outsmart stress traps.

Skip the squeeze bottle. Whole Living Magazine's Shira Bocar shares four flavor-packed, nutrient rich, low-fat spreads that bring the zing to your meal. And best of all, women (25-54) can make them with the kids. The 4 mayo-alternative spreads includes

1. Mashed Avocado Spread
2. Yogurt-Herb Spread
3. Walnut-Parsley Pesto
4. Hummus with Chile

Iyanla Vanzant is here to talk about her new book, Peace from Broken Pieces: How to Get Through What You`re Going Through; which is currently No. 1 on the New York Times best seller list.

The motivational speaker and life coach will be here to talk about picking up the pieces after the death of her daughter and her heated re-union with Oprah, which became one of the most talked about episodes for the talk show queen's final season.

For more information, visit www.innervisionsworldwide.com.

Not only is actress Carolyn Hennesy the star on ABC’s hit daytime drama, General Hospital (for which she received a 2010 Daytime Emmy nomination), but she also co-stars opposite Courteney Cox in the hit show Cougar Town.

In Cougar Town, Carolyn plays queen cougar "Barbara Coman," one of Courteney Cox's fellow real estate workers, who we quickly find out lives quite the wild nightlife. In her limited spare time, Carolyn works on her successful tween book series Pandora.

As fan's favorite mob lawyer, "Diane Miller," Carolyn continues to steam up the daytime world with fanatical sass and flair in General Hospital.

Cougar Town airs every Wednesday night at 9:30pm and General Hospital airs weekdays at 3pm on ABC.

Actress AnnaSophia Robb stars as Bethany Hamilton in the film Soul Surfer, which opens April 8th.

Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack off the coast of Hawaii and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through the love of her family, her sheer determination and unwavering faith. Robb stars alongside Helen Hunt, Carrie Underwood and Dennis Quaid.

For more information, visit www.soulsurferthemovie.com.

They say two of the most stressful things in life are losing weight and getting married. Imagine having to go through both at the same time.

In The CW's new reality competition Shedding For The Wedding, that is the challenge that nine overweight couples must face as they compete to see who can lose the most weight and win the wedding of their dreams. Crunch Gym is the official gym sponsor of the show.

Rowdy Yates from Crunch stopped by to show us different moves men and women can do to lose weight for their weddings!

If you have a wedding of your own on the horizon that you want to get in shape for, you can talk to a Personal Training Manager about Crunch's “Shedding For The Wedding” personal training package. It includes 12 discounted sessions that’ll help you to look and feel great on your big day! For more info click here.

We spoke to Gwyneth Cravens, author of Power to Save the World: The Truth About Nuclear Energy, about the Japanese nuclear crisis, if we should be worried about the safety of the nuclear plants here at home, and if we are overreacting.

For more information, visit cravenspowertosavetheworld.com.

Former wrestler and Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura stopped by to talk about his new book out 63 Documents the Government Doesn't Want You to Read.

In this incredible collection of actual government documents, Ventura, the ultimate non- partisan truth-seeker, proves it beyond any doubt. He and Dick Russell walk readers through 63 of the most incriminating programs to reveal what really happens behind the closed doors. In addition to providing original government data, Ventura discusses what it really means and how regular Americans can stop criminal behavior at the top levels of government and in the media. Among the cases discussed:

• The CIA’s top-secret program to control human behavior
• Operation Northwoods—the military plan to hijack airplanes and blame it on Cuban terrorists
• The discovery of a secret Afghan archive—information that never left the boardroom
• Potentially deadly healthcare cover-ups, including a dengue fever outbreak
• What the Department of Defense knows about our food supply—but is keeping mum

Although these documents are now in the public domain, the powers that be would just as soon they stay under wraps. Ventura’s research and commentary sheds new light on what they’re not telling you—and why it matters.

63 Documents the Government Doesn't Want You to Read is available now. For more information, visit www.jesseventura.net.

Commissioner Michael J. Astrue of the Social Security Administration is working with Patty Duke and George Takei to launch a new national Public Service Announcements - Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov to get folks to go online for more info on social security benefits

The host of Top Chef Masters Curtis Stone stops by live to talk about the new season and fill us in on the 4 spices we should be using more. When it comes to cooking, his philosophy is to cook as Mother Nature intended: buy locally produced seasonal & organic ingredients, keep recipes simple, and allow the food to speak for itself. He suggested:

• Saffron - Rissotto
• Dukkah - bread and olive oil you dip the bread in the olive oil then the Dukakh
• Tumeric - uses as a spice for a dry rub
• Cayenne pepper - great to add heat to a steak

For more information, visit www.curtisstone.com.

Each morning Shirley Strawberry, co-host of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, delivers no-nonsense, woman-to-woman straight talk to 8 million listeners in the wildly popular radio segment The Strawberry Letter.

Whether the topic she tackles is a cheating boyfriend, a crazy mother-in-law, job troubles, or money problems, Shirley`s popular girlfriend-next-door honesty has earned her millions of fans across the country. Now they can find her advice on parenting, relationships, career decisions and more in The Strawberry Letter: Real Talk, Real Advice, Because Bitterness Isn't Sexy.

Written with Lyah Beth LeFlore and including a foreword by Shirley’s longtime friend and co-host Steve Harvey, this uplifting, motivational book draws on hard-won lessons from Shirley’s own life as well as a wealth of “best of” Strawberry Letters and new ones that have never been featured on-air.

em>The Strawberry Letter: Real Talk, Real Advice, Because Bitterness Isn't Sexy is available now.

In this week's "Mom's the Word," we'll talk about when it comes to putting kids to sleep...should we let them cry it out or rush to their side to comfort them? Our panel will consist of: child psychologist and author Larry Balter, Michelle Zipp of CafeMom.com's "The Stir," Ellen Meister a mother of three from Jericho, Long Island.

CLICK HERE TO SUGGEST NEXT WEEK'S "MOM'S THE WORD" TOPIC

Funny man Anthony Anderson stars as Deputy Perkins in the Dimension Films release of Scream 4, in theaters April 15th.

Scream 4 is about Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), who is now the author of a self-help book, returning home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey and Gale, who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill and her Aunt Kate. Unfortunately, Sidney's appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.

Anthony was on Law & Order for two seasons, and has starred in such films as The Back-Up Plan with J-Lo, Oscar-winning film The Departed and Transformers.

For mroe information, visit www.scream-4.com.

The Bugaboo Donkey is the hot new stroller that's already selling out before it is in stores. It is adjustable to tote one, two or even more kids and is described as the Mercedes Benz of strollers.

For more information, visit www.bugaboo.com.

Comedian Jane Condon has a new off-Broadway show "Janie Condon: Raw & Unchained."

In it she talks about the many reasons she does comedy: youngest of four, mom trying to get out of the house, FBI dad, not voted funniest in high school,a brief--and unintentional--stint in a go-go cage. Then there's the real reason...her bipolar brother.

With her show she hopes to open up a dialogue about mental illness, which she still feels is taboo.

"Janie Condon: Raw & Unchained" plays at the St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th.

Award winning playwright David Talbert marks his 20th anniversary in theatre & premieres his newest touring stage production “What My Husband Doesn't Know" starring acclaimed actor Morris Chestnut and Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams.

To her friends, the stunning Lena Summer (Williams) has it all—big house, loving daughter, wealthy husband. But her husband, Franklin (Chestnut), is so wrapped up in his construction business that the other side of Lena’s bed is too cold too often. When temptation comes along in the form of a handsome handyman named Paul (White), Lena gives in to her desires and a torrid affair ensues. But when she tries to break things off with Paul, things take a surprising turn.

The play hits New York for 6 big shows on Thursday, April 7th - Sunday, April 10th at the Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway @ 74th Street, New York, NY 10023. Shows are scheduled for 8 PM on Thursday and Friday, 3 PM & 8 PM on Saturday and 3 PM & 7:30 PM on Sunday. Ticket prices begin at $45.00, plus applicable taxes and fees.

Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 800-982-ARTS (2787) or 800-745-3000, the Beacon Theatre Box Office (Open Monday – Saturday, 11 AM – 7 PM). For group sales, call 212.465.6080. For more information, call the box office at 212.465.6500 or log onto www.davidetalbert.com.

The KR3TS (Keep Rising To The Top) Dancers are a local dance program gives children a great after school activity plus really pushes them to go to college. Violeta Galagarza was here to talk abotu the program and the troupe.

You can see them perform next at the Aaron Davis Hall Harlem Stage Theater. For more information, visit www.kr3ts.com.

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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) Free-For-All Appetizers at the Watering Hole, NYC
2) Free Zumba Classes at Smart Workout

Lisa Mateo will be skating with FDNY and NYPD ice hockey players at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn. She had the preview to an epic ice hockey match that will raise funds for the WPFG (World Police and Firefighter Games). She spoke to Joe Brosi and Mike Rossidis, who shared all the details with us.

For more information, visit 2011wpfg.org.

Nick Ragone stopped by to talk about what could happen if the government shutdown happens, and what Congress needs to do to prevent it.

For more on Nick, visit www.nickragone.com.

Hofstra University's School of Communication spents a week without the web. That's right -- students and faculty members are tried to give up the internet from Monday to Friday and see if they can function.

Paul Mihailidis, assistant professor of Journalism/media studies, and students Nikki Croney and Briana DeLuca joined us to talk about what it was like to go cold turkey.

Actor/model Tyrese Gibson stopped by to talk about his new memoir How to Get Out of Your Own Way.

With personal experiences paired with reflective questions based on his extremely popular blog piece, "The Love Circle", Tyrese hopes to inspire readers to pursue their dreams and not let life's obstacles stand in the way.

How to Get Out of Your Own Way is organized into a series of fundamental questions that helped Tyrese redefine who he was as a human being, and evolve into a new man. Tyrese stresses that life becomes infinitely richer when one takes the time to know him or herself and understand the true meaning of peace and fulfillment. This book is a guide to helping yourself, using his experiences as a learning tool. "It's not about talking down to people, it's about elevating them," Tyrese says.

Some of Tyrese's chapter-based questions include: How much do you love yourself? How much do you want for yourself? Why do men cheat? What is your bottom line? Are you ready for the next level?

How to Get Out of Your Own Way is available in stores now.

Yesterday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that Cathie Black would be stepping down as NYC Schools Chancellor and Dennis Walcott would be stepping in. We spoke to several people for their take on the change up, including:

• Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, who was the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit of parents suing the state for granting Cathie Black a waiver to become schools chancellor

• Councilman James Vacca, who sits on the Education Committee will be here live to discuss Cathie Black's resignation, the appointment of Dennis Walcott and NYC public schools.

• Parent Advocates

• UFT President Michael Mulgrew

Actress Hayley Kiyoko stopped by the studio to talk about starring in the new Disney Channel movie Lemonade Mouth as electric guitarist Stella Yamada.

Lemonade Mouth is getting a lot of buzz and is being called the next High School Musical. It's about how the greatest high school garage band came to be.

Lemonade Mouth premieres on April 15 at 8pm on the Disney Channel. For more information, visit tv.disney.go.com.

ESSENCE.com and Grammy nominated, platinum recording artist Pebbles have joined forces in search of the next R&B superstar!

Beginning on March 19, aspiring artists can log on to essence.com/RBStar to enter to win a talent competition like none other! The lucky winner receives an instant pass to stardom with a one-year artist management contract with music industry veteran Kevin Liles' KWL Enterprises, a feature in an upcoming issue of ESSENCE and a once-in-lifetime opportunity to hit the stage for a featured performance during the 2011 Essence Music Festival (July 1st-3rd in New Orleans).

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Lawrence "The Fashion Guy" Zarian will be here with affordable trends for women in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

For more information, visit www.thefashionguy.com.

The newest autism statistics from the Centers for Disease Control are staggering; 1 in 100 individuals are diagnosed with autism each year (1 in 90 in New Jersey; 1 in 74 among New Jersey boys!) Two decades ago an autism diagnosis was one in 10,000! Research into causes and cures is NOT the only discussion. How do we address the needs of the one million-plus autistic individuals TODAY....80 percent of whom are fast approaching their 20s?

The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation (DJF) is the first national autism organization that has focused exclusively on program development and support for ADULTS living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) since its 2002 inception. http://www.djfiddlefoundation.org

Linda Walder Fiddle, the founder and executive director of DJF, is changing the way the government and the public at large think about autism. Says Walder Fiddle: “The common misconception is that autism is a ‘childhood disorder.’ However, autism is really a life span challenge, so the question is ‘what happens when autistic individuals ‘age out’ of educational and therapy programs available only to those under 21?’”

Linda is an architect for social change…a visionary who is building a future for adults living with ASD through groundbreaking programs designed to become blueprints for grassroots communities throughout the U.S.

The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation is named in memory of Linda's son Danny who was autistic and died at age nine. Since then, Linda has turned tragedy into hope via the foundation’s mission to develop and fund innovative programs to improve the lives of adults living with autism.

To find out more about The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation and its innovative programs for autistic adolescents and adults, visit: www.djfiddlefoundation.org. The website also includes links to dozens of valuable resources specifically geared to programs and services for adults living with ASD.

Make-up artist and determined entrepreneur, Sonia Kashuk, is a unique talent with a can do spirit, unafraid to blaze her own trail. A trail has led her to fulfilling her dreams partnering with Target to create the Sonia Kasuk beauty brand.

She invited Tamsen over to her studio for a preview of her Spring collection for Target. She also shares her story and gives advice tor women out there who either want to start their own business or who feel that achieving success is a far fetched idea.

For more information, visit www.soniakashuk.com.

Spa Week, created in 2004, is the original, largest and most successful Spa Marketing Event in the history of the spa industry. Nearly 1000 spas across North America concluded their participation in the Fall 2010 Event, and bowing to popular demand, the Spring 2011 Event, presented by the CAREFREE® brand, will further expand into even more cities.

Taking place from April 11th - 17th, the 14th edition of Spa Week will provide consumers across the United States and Canada with the most luxurious and wellness-focused treatments available.

Day spas, medical spas, resort spas, yoga and Pilates studios, and fitness/weight-loss centers among other beauty and wellness facilities will offer 2-3 of their most exclusive services, originally costing anywhere from $100 all the way up to $500, for a discounted price of $50 each.

Just be sure to book your treatment now, before the best deals sell out. For all the info on Spa Week bargains across the country and details on buying Spa Week gift cards — go to www.spaweek.com.

You can run, but you can't hide from Uncle Sam's April 18th tax deadline. Financial Expert Vera Gibbons was here with tax tips for procrastinators to get the most from your return.

• Think In Bite Size Chunks
• Skip the Pro
• Take Advantage of All Credits & Deductions You're Entitled To
• Make a Contribution to Your IRA
• Work Out an Installment Plan

Larry Mendte is back from Libya and he gave us his thoughts on Gaddafi and the violent conflict that has striken the country.

Call it "The Facebook Effect"! Although it is a fundamental took of communication that many of us can't live without, one of the skills gradually being lost because of the amount of time we spend on the internet is the ability to talk face-to-face. The biggest problem? Our ability to listen. Dr. Dale Archer, psychiatrist, syndicated columnist, talk show host and author, was here with some tips.

Tips for facebook-free communicating:
• Get comfortable
• Focus on the other person
• Stop talking
• Make eye contact
• Pay attention to your body language
• Give affirmations.
• Ask open ended questions such as "How did you feel about that?"
• Listen for the message: What does the person want? Sympathy? Advice? The chance to vent?

For more on Dale Archer, visit www.drdalearcher.com.

Each year, the Garden of Dreams Foundation hosts a special talent show event where close to 100 children put their troubles aside and perform in front of their friends and family on the legendary stage of Radio City Music Hall. To top that off, the show is free and open to the public!

The show takes place tonight and will be emceed by none other than Mark Hoppus (Blink-182 and Fuse's Hoppus on Music). Hoppus and one of the kids, Patrick Keastead, 11, of Waldwick, New Jersey was here live and will perform for us on his keyboard.

Patrick is currently a 5th grader at Crescent Elementary. He has been playing piano for four years and has recently started playing guitar. He loves all types of music but is a huge fan of the Beatles. In his free time he enjoys writing songs and stories, watching movies, collecting Godzilla memorabilia, and playing video games. Patrick has two dogs named Bailey and Tucker. He hopes to one day live his dream of being a singer/song writer and an author.

For more information, visit www.gardenofdreamsfoundation.org.

There are five Braxton sisters, but only one spotlight! Grammy Winner Toni Braxton and her sisters were here to talk about their much talked about We tv reality show Braxton Family Values and why they decided to let the cameras into their lives.

Join Toni – “The Superstar”, Traci – “The Underdog,” Towanda – “Mrs. Congeniality,” Trina – “The Wildcard,” Tamar – “Baby” and their headstrong mother Evelyn – “The Force,” as they yell, cry and harmonize their way across the Braxton family stage.

These tight-knit sisters are not afraid to reveal the intricacies of their sisterhood as they battle it out for the spotlight with sibling rivalry, man drama, bankruptcy, a DUI and much more. See if their sisterly bond can withstand the trials and tribulations of life in the fab lane.

Actress Ashley Tisdale stopped by to talk about the new episodes of the hit CW show Hellcats and what we can expect for the rest of the season for her character Savannah Monroe. She also spoke to us about her upcoming TV movie Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure.

We also had cheerleaders from Barnegat High School in New Jersey ask Ashley a few questions and perform.

Hellcats airs Tuesdays at 9pm on PIX11.

David Gregg, Senior Editor of BehindTheBuy.com, is back again to help us usher in Spring with a host of new products and buying trends designed to help you do a better job of cleaning, organizing, communicating and entertaining!

Vacuum cleaners should not be selected based on power alone…this new model will allow you to clean faster thanks to a wider suction area, hold 3x’s more dirt and even get rid of bed mites and allergens using a specially designed attachment!

On the evening of Wednesday, April 13, 2011, the Kings County District Attorney`s Office, in partnership with the Safe Horizon Brooklyn Rape and Sexual Assault Program, the Brooklyn Community Pride Center, and the Brooklyn Borough President`s Office, will hold its Second Annual Brooklyn Crime Victims` Rights VOICE Out (Victims On the Impact of Crime Event).

The event will be held from 6pm to 7pm in the ceremonial courtroom of Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, downtown Brooklyn. The program, which takes place during National Crime Victims` Rights Week, will recognize the voices of those in Brooklyn whose lives have been forever changed by crime.

Acting as Master of Ceremonies at this year`s VOICE Out will be PIX 11 weather expert Mr. G. There will also be musical performances by students from LaGuardia Arts, the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. These young musicians will perform, 'They Are Here,' an original choral composition that was created exclusively for the VOICE Out program and which incorporates the words of survivors of violent crime as stated in their 'victim impact statements' to the court.

The program will also include a keynote address by District Attorney Charles J. Hynes, and spoken testimonials from several survivors of violent crime. Last year`s event was a powerhouse, standing room only celebration of the human spirit.

Twenty-year-old Michael Leboff is a junior in college but he's decided to run for mayor of his Long Island village, Rockville Centre.

Leboff says he has experience working at his church, writing entertainment news for a Connecticut web site and being a stand-up comedian. He attends Sacred Heart University.

He says the biggest problem facing the village is parking.

How would you react if your spouse of two decades told you: “I don’t love you anymore. I’m not sure I ever did. I’m moving out. The kids will understand. They’ll want me to be happy.”

Laura Munson didn’t scream. She didn’t run. She gave her husband the space she knew he needed to deal with his personal crisis and save her marriage. In This Is Not The Story You Think It Is: A Season of Unlikely Happiness.

Munson shares how her faith in herself and her marriage were tested and shares the personal philosophy that enabled her to weather this storm with grace and growth. This is a poignant, wise and often funny memoir about empowerment, transformation, personal responsibility, and happiness.

We're checking out goods that help to make life a little bit easier from a rolling alarm clock to a "one swipe" eyeshadow. Real Simple's Danielle Claro was here with more.

Ronny Abenhaim, Executive Chef and Owner of Leña Latin Grill in Midtown NYC was here to discuss Latin healthy eating for Spring and recipe ideas and staples from the 'seven Latin power foods.'

Latin America's many vibrant cultures produce the 'seven Latin power foods' with dishes containing proteins, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and fish-that are not only flavorful and fiery but also much healthier than many people realize. Ronny will prepare his signature seared tilapia salad and the honeydew juice, and explained how the salad can become a wrap using the same ingredients or other additions.

For more information, visit www.lenanyc.com.

We got a preview of the animals from www.foranimalsinc.com that will benefit from the first annual Paws For Cocktails event being hosted by Jodi Applegate, Nate Berkus, Dionne Warwick & Kim Coles on April 15th, 2011 in Chelsea. Here in New York our Animal Control Center kills 140 cats & dogs a week.

As you can imagine, the weather, recession and overall economy has really stretched our animal rescue organizations to the breaking point and www.celebritycatwalk.com has been working with many of them in an effort to alleviate the tremendous influx of animals they are besieged with.

Tickets are available online at www.celebritycatwalk.com.

Have you seen the latest cover of Rolling Stone? Rihanna is showing off her incredibly toned body. And you can get your rear in gear like Rihanna! Rihanna's trainer, creator of Ary’s America, and owner of studio Venia East Ary Nunez .

Horsestance AB/AD Duction:
Start: Feet outside shoulder/hip distance apart, hands in fist, elbows shoulder height, feet parallel
Middle: with slight bent knee (or bent to your comfort), drive right leg from hip away from midline and back to original stance
End: with slight bent knee (or bent to your comfort), drive right leg from hip toward midline and back to original stance
Goal: 16 reps in and out right side and 16 reps in and out left side
Benefits: Leaner, Stronger Gluts, Inner/Outer thighs and Core

Plank Reverse Ham Walk:
Start: Hands on floor shoulder width apart in plank position
Middle: Lift right leg and step back to bent knee
End: Lift left leg and step back to bent knee
Goal: 32 reps traveling backward alternating right to left
Benefits: the strongest leanest hamstrings. The hamstring is responsible for lifting the BUTT! Also, core and arms!

Plank AB/AD:
Start: Elbows on floor shoulder width apart, clasp hands for additional support, feet shoulder width apart, long legs on ball of feet
Middle: drive right leg to right side at hip/plank height
End: drive left leg to left side at hip/plank height
Goal: 32 alternating reps, increasing in range of motion and speed
Benefits: leaner hips, inner/outer thighs and gluts, plus strongest core!

For mroe on Ary, visit ArysAmerica.com.

A group of Girl Scouts selling cookies outside of a Walgreens in East Brunswick were robbed of their cookie money. The troop leader chased after the man, but he got away.

But a photo she took of the girls that day wound up having the thief in the background. The photo led to his arrest. Lisa Mateo talked to the girls about what happened.

For more information, visit www.girlscouts.org.

READ MORE: "J Crew ad featuring five-year-old boy with neon pink toenails sparks debate about gender identity in children"

This week's topic in "Mom's the Word"...do you "play favorites" with your kids? Perhaps even unknowingly? We discussed how it affects your kids with Psychologist and author Dr. Lawrence Balter and Editor-In-Chief of Care.com, Wendy Sachs. Care.com is a place for families and care providers to easily connect, share caregiving experiences, and get advice.

CLICK HERE TO SUGGEST NEXT WEEK'S "MOM'S THE WORD" TOPIC

Access Hollywood correspondent Maria Menounos was here to talk about her new book The Every Girl's Guide To Life.

Fans can log onto www.bing.com/maria and they will be able to see her full list of appearances as well as over 40 videos featuring Maria`s secrets and tips on everything from travel, health and style to organization, career and fitness, will help people make their everyday decisions on a range of topics.

Fans can meet Maria in person for her area book signings on April 13 at 11am in the NBC Experience Store (Manhattan) and on April 14 at 6pm in the Bookends at Ridgewood, NJ.

Dating can be stressful, confusing and mysterious. And many singles keep making the same mistakes over and over again. Matchmaker and dating guru Steve Ward stops by to share the biggest dating mistakes women make, including:

1. Sticking too closely to their “wish” list
2. Obsessing over their own appearance
3. Being late to a date
4. Drinking too much
5. Being negative
6. Discussing money, politics, religion, or past relationships
7. Texting or talking on your phone
8. Excusing yourself more than once

Actors Camilla Luddington and Nico Ever-Swindell, the stars of the new Lifetime TV movie about Prince William and Kate Middleton, talk about landing the juicing roles, growing in the same town as Kate Middleton and whether or not they look like the royal couple

William & Kate tells the story of how the friendship between Prince William, second in line to the throne of the British monarchy, and future princess Kate Middleton, the stunning daughter of upper middle-class commoners, blossomed into a romantic love affair, charming the world with their recent engagement and eagerly awaited royal wedding.

The film chronicles the history of William and Kate -- from the moment they met at Scotland’s prestigious University of St. Andrews, through the ups and downs of their nine-year courtship complicated by social and Royal Family pressures, and intense global media attention surrounding their storybook nuptials.

April is National Recyling Month and Valvoline is bringing awareness to something people may never think of recycling -- motor oil.

Lisa Mateo jumps into a NASCAR simulator with Speed Channel correspondent, Rutledge Wood, to talk about recycling motor oil, Valvoline's NextGen recycled motor oil, and about the company's Do M.O.R.E. initiative, where Valvoline donates $1 for each commitment to Keep America Beautiful. They also talk about other things in your garage that you can recycle but don't think about.

For more information, visit http://nextgen.valvoline.com.

Political analyst and news editor of Salon.com Steve Kornacki was here to discuss President Barack Obama's plan to cut the deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years.

READ MORE: "Obama unveils plan to cut deficit by $4 trillion"

Many of us dread the looming April 15th tax deadline (well, it's realy the 18th this year). And some may even get an extension. But imagine if we could file for a beauty extension to get more time out of our hair color, hairstyle, manicure and lipstick? Beauty expert Polly Blitzer is here to show you how!

1. Cover your roots
Celebrity hair colorist Rita Hazan JUST launched a collection of easy-to-use, spray-on root concealer so you can milk a few extra weeks between appointments!

Good Luck Charlie actress Bridgit Mendler spoke with our Tamsen Fadal about starring in the new Disney Channel movie Lemonade Mouth as singer Olivia White.

Lemonade Mouth is getting a lot of buzz and is being called the next High School Musical. It's about how the greatest high school garage band came to be.

Lemonade Mouth premieres on April 15 at 8pm on the Disney Channel. For more information, visit tv.disney.go.com.

Kathy Parmer, designer for Susie Rose, knows how to find a bargain. Her stylish clothing line, which is available at WalMart, sells at a nice price…most items are under $20. According to the fashionista the trends to look for this season are florals, wedge shoes and stacking lots accessories together. She showed off looks for work, a date and playing around on the weekend.

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. Spa Merge is giving complimentary brow waxing or nail polish change
2. Antidote is giving away 3 of their new chocolate bars

FiDi, MiMA, WaHI....you live where?! Graham Wood, Associate Editor of "AM New York" stopped by with a look at trendy neighborhood nicknames.

They included:
Neighborhood: Financial District
Nickname: FiDi

Neighborhood:Midtown Manhattan
Nickname: MiMa

Neighborhood: Washington Heights/ Inwood
Nickname WaHI

For more neighborhood nicknames including ProCro and RAMBO check out amny.com.

Imagine, over years, you become an internet celebrity and you didn't even know it?

It happened to one guy. Thousands of people have seen his face, but no one knows who he is until now.

It's virtually impossible to know when or where a picture of you is going to turn up online. As one guy found out, all it takes is one picture to achieve Internet cult stardom.

We're guessing it was about five years ago the first picture surfaced online. It's nothing special, a guy in a jeep, having a good time, but in some circles, the mischievous, fratboy charm of it quickly became legendary.

No one knew who he was, but he was affectionately dubbed "Jeep Brah." Soon photoshopped images began popping up on messageboards.

A birthday is a special day on the calendar for just about anybody -- but it`s a particularly meaningful milestone to cancer survivors and their families.

The American Cancer Society`s Relay For Life of New York University offers survivors and their loved ones a chance to celebrate all the additional candles on their cakes since diagnosis at NYU Jerome S. Coles Sports and Recreation Center on Saturday, April 16, 2011.

It is also a way for the community to honor and celebrate the lives of local cancer survivors at this late-night event held to recognize that cancer doesn`t sleep and neither will we until we find the cure.

The event is being spearheaded by NYU Junior Adam Butterfield. When he was 11-years-old his mother Peggy was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Adam, Peggy and Ashley Engleman from the American Cancer Society will be here to discuss it.

For more informatiokn on the event, visit main.acsevents.org/goto/stern.iag.

According to a study released February 2011 from the CDC, fewer than two in 10 Americans get the recommended amount of physical activity-- 150 minutes/week. Although she never officially had her chance to compete in Dancing with the Stars, Nancy O'Dell is embarking on an even greater challenge - she's on a mission to get America dancing!

One of the hottest trends in fitness in 2011, dancing is loved by everyone from the Surgeon General, Regina Benjamin, to Beyonce. Now, Nancy O`Dell is partnering with the American Council on Exercise and the Hershey Center for Health & Nutrition to launch a new dance activity called Moderation Nation Batuka Break, designed to get Americans on their feet in a fun, family-friendly way - through dance.

Dr.Steve previews his new show -- The Dr. Steve Show -- that premieres this Sunday at 11am on PIX 11 and in selected cities throughout the country.

Dr. Larry Balter was here to discuss the latest on LaShanda Armstrong, the mother who drove her car into the Hudson River on Tuesday along with her four children.

Miss America Teresa Scanlan is learning a traditional dance called tinkling as she participates in a Global Youth Service Day event in Jamaica, Queens as she helps young kids battle childhood obesiety.

For more information, visit gysd.org.

This week's Friday Forecaster is actor/comedian Jim Breuer, who is performing at Gotham Comedy Club this weekend. Jim is also an author and released his memoir, I'm Not High, last year and also his two Sirius/XM radio shows, Breuer Unleashed and Fridays with Breuer.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

You may think that blooming tulips and freshly mowed lawns that come with springtime are what`s making you sneeze, but the culprits might actually be lurking inside your home. Shape Magazine's Senior Associate Health Editor, Bahar Takhtehchian, will be here to fill us in on things we need to know that may be preventing us from achieving your optimal health - from right inside your home!

• ROLL OUT A WELCOME MAT
After trudging around all day, you can pick up dirt, pollen, and chemicals on your shoes, and you don`t want to bring these things into your home.

Wage a two-pronged attack: Put a scraper-style doormat down at your entrance and start a shoes-off policy - This combination could reduce the amount of dust and chemicals inside your house by about 60 percent.

An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna.

Narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson, the story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother's strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion and his sons. African Cats leaps into theatres on Earth Day, April 22.

Directors Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey joined us this morning to discuss how they The Lion King to life on the big screen in this true life adventure that follows in the footsteps of Earth (released Earth Day 2009) and Oceans (released Earth Day 2010).

For more information, visit disney.com/AfricanCats.

Easter candy is a sweet tradition, but some of the day`s top treats, even the small ones, can do serious damage to your diet. Fitness Magazine's Executive Editor Pam O'Brien was here with tips to building a better Easter basket. We'll compare 10 candies to see how they stack up.

• CHOCOLATE EGGS
The Russell Stover egg is the winner here, with only 110 calories and 3 grams of fat, compared to the Cadbury Crème, which has 150 calories and 6 grams of fat. the Russell Stover Egg is still chocolaty and delicious, but without the extra calories and fat.

• PEANUT BUTTER CANDY
If you are looking to get your peanut butter fix, reach for the Reese`s pieces to fill your basket. They have 180 calories and 8 grams of fat, versus 220 calories and 8 grams of fat for the Peanut Better M & M`s.

Aron Hirtz, owner of Aron's Kissena Farms in Flushing, Queens the largest kosher superstore in the country, was here to talk about the Passover Seder. He's bringing matzoh, Gefiltah fish, brisket and dessert.

Aron says Passover marks the time when the Jews had their exodus out of Egypt and found their freedom. It's a happier, more festival holiday than say Yom Kippur, and mostly a time when families get together, enjoy their company and of course some great food!

• MATZOH AND MATZOH BALL SOUP
The Jews had to flee Egypt and didn't have time to wait for the bread to rise and, hence, matzoh was born! here we have two different types of matzoh: machine made and hand made. There are two main differences between them, the shape and the price - handmade is much more expensive, but with that comes an even higher guarantee that the product is kosher, and it's usually a little tastier! And it's very easy to take this matzoh and turn it into delicious matzoh ball soup.

As pet parents, we all want our pets to look good. We love our pets, but we also know that grooming is not always the most agreeable activity we face when together. Sure you can go to the groomer, but in our modern day luxury is taking a backseat to necessity and corners have to be cut somewhere.

It’s time to pull out the scissors and get to trimming, because believe it or not grooming your pet from home can be fun! Wendy Diamond of AnimalFair.com was here with some simple steps to help get your pet the right coif without breaking the bank!

1. Not all dogs are huskies! Help your pet stay warm. If your dog’s hair is groomed short, let it grow longer. They were lucky enough be born with their own fur coat... let them use it! Remember that the pets still need brushing. Long-haired dogs usually need to be brushed daily or every other day to prevent matting and tangling and medium-haired dogs should be brushed weekly.

The Dyson Groom tool is great for this- it’s a mess-free accessory that let’s you vacuum up lose hair and dander as you groom, before it ends up on the floor or the couch. It helps capture and retain allergens, so it’s good for allergy sufferers too. Suitable or medium or long haired dogs, it fits onto the hose of a Dyson vacuum cleaner. It’s is available at www.dyson.com for $69.99.

Those famous bunnies Max and Ruby are here live along with their creator Rosemary Wells to talk about their new live show Max & Ruby: Bunny Party.

It's a surprise party for someone special and Max and Ruby have a-million-and-one things to do before the big event. This brand new live show bounces into New York on Sunday, May 1st for performances at 1:30pm and 4:30pm at Best Buy Theater.

For tickets and more information, visit www.maxandrubyontour.com.

Tamsen Fadal talks to Tribeca co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal in advance of this year`s Tribeca Film Festival. They'll discuss what film-lovers can expect during Tribeca`s 10th edition, what`s new this year and how people across the U.S. can experience Tribeca from their own homes.

For more on the Tribeca Film Festival, visit www.tribecafilm.com/festival.

READ MORE: "Tribeca film festival turns ten"

It's the day after the tax deadline... and YOU (who were living under a rock) forgot to file! Are you in huge trouble or is there still a solution? Ray Lucia, Certified Financial Planner and personal finance expert will be here with details.

With the aging population, health care remains the go-to field for job growth, among the positions expected to have greater demand in coming years: nurses, medical scientists, physician assistants, skin-care specialists and dental hygienists.

Information-technology also will be adding jobs as companies that have been sitting on cash will want to upgrade their technology to gain a competitive edge as the economy emerges from the recession. Another field that is currently hiring across the country, but specifically in our area is the insurance field.

Victor Muro, MBA, CLU, ChFC, would make an excellent in-studio appearance talking about how he is hiring or Financial Integrity Strategies, LLC, the official broker for National Life of Vermont in the New York tri-state region. In addition to the 200 people Victor already has, he is hiring about twenty new workers.

Victor just opened a new office on Staten Island in addition to two others he has in Jericho, Long Island, and Morristown, New Jersey. Victor's main office is about six blocks from WB-11 at 733 Third Avenue by 46th Street! He plans on opening at least one more office in 2011, perhaps, two.

Chairman of the Transportation Committee Council James Vacca was here to respond to Donald Trump's comments about LaGuardia Airport. On CNN's "State of the Union", he said, "LaGuardia Aiport, it's like a Third World airport."

More than 3 million listeners wake up to him everyday. As the voice of Hot 97's Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg Show - New York's own Cipha has made the transition from DJ to standup.

Tamsen Fadal met up with him to talk about the Oscar winner behind this move and one of the biggest comedy shows in the city "Don't Get Gassed" which takes place tomorrow night, which also happens to be his birthday.

For more information his stand-up performance, visit www.carolines.com.

Marcia Clark, the former Los Angeles District Attorney from the O.J. Simpson trial, has written her first work of fiction titled Guilt By Association.

The book is about Los Angeles DA Rachel Knight -- a tenacious, wisecracking, and fiercely intelligent prosecutor in the city’s most elite division. When her colleague Jake is found dead at a grisly crime scene, Rachel is shaken to the core. She must take over his toughest case: the assault on a young woman from a prominent family. But she can’t stop herself from digging deeper into Jake’s death, a decision that exposes a world of power and violence and that will have her risking her reputation—and her life—to find the truth.

Clark co-wrote a bestselling nonfiction book about the O. J. Simpson trial, Without a Doubt, and currently she is a special correspondent for Entertainment Tonight and writes periodically for the Daily Beast. For more information, visit www.marciaclarkbooks.com.

Easter is right around the corner and who says kids should have all the fun. From the fashionista, to the mom-to-be, the dads and even the workaholic in your life, Lifestyle Expert Maura Doug says there's an Easter baskets for adults, packed full of sweets and treats that'll have any grown up feeling like a little kid.

FASHIONISTA
Sunglasses by Tiffany & Co.
Woodbury Common gift card
Rouge Prodige Lipstick by Clarins
Scarf by MANGO

PIX11 News’ Laurie Dhue shared a moment with actress Maria Bello as they discussed Bello’s wonderfully inspiring documentary SUN CITY PICTURE HOUSE.

Executive produced by Olivia Wilde and Maria Bello, SUN CITY PICTURE HOUSE is the story of Rapheal Louigene, a young Haitian man who loves movies. After watching the last of the old colonial movie theaters destroyed in the earthquake he enlists the help of a priest and two young aid workers to build Haiti's only movie theater on a hill above a tent city. The community rallies behind and all pitch in to work, sometimes through the night for four days and through a tropical storm to open on time.

Sun City Picture House is a joyful and moving story of a community torn apart by disaster then united in a singular vision of bringing back joy and cinema to a country destroyed.

PIX's Jill Nicolini visited the folks at Broadway's "The Lion King" and got a real hands-on tour backstage at the theater. She talked with cast members and tried on a particularly flighty costume.

For tickets and showtimes for "The Lion King," visit disney.go.com/theatre/thelionking.

The Wave offered by Smart Workout utilizes a 'C' shaped stepper, an intense cardio workout is achieved by 'rocking', side to side, and front to back.

Smart Workout`s WAVE class also incorporates free weights for strengthening moves, and the 'C' shaped equipment engages the core and challenges balance. It's extremely time efficient -- in just 30 minutes, you get a fun filled total body workout for strength, cardio, and balance.

For more information, visit www.smartworkout.net.

A Taste of the World is a gastronomically delightful journey into the city’s most diverse borough and its eateries. The annual event, which has quickly become one the most anticipated events in the NY Metro area, brings together an eclectic collection of many of Queens’ finest restaurants.

These gourmet chefs, specializing in the cuisines of the world, offer an array of mouth- watering appetizers, entrées and confectionary concoctions sumptuous enough to please the palate of the epicureans and enthusiasts in attendance.

ENTER THE TASTE OF NEW YORK SWEEPSTAKES

New York State Senator Eric Adams stopped by to discuss a proposed domestic violence registry bill. We also spoke to Defense Attorney Mike Dunleavy, who represents a woman in Florida who was badly beaten in the judge's chambers by her husband.

Photographer Nigel Barker stopped by to discuss America's Next Top Model moving from 8pm to 9pm on PIX 11, plus special episode from the hit series.

Fourteen model hopefuls have been competing for the ultimate career-launching prize package: a contract with IMG Models, one of the top international modeling management companies in the world; a fashion spread in Vogue Italia and an additional spread and cover of Beauty in Vogue; and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics.

Tyra Banks leads the panel of judges, comprised of influential fashion editor André Leon Talley and photographer Nigel Barker. Jay Manuel serves as the photo shoot creative director while Miss J Alexander returns as the runway trainer.

For more information, visit www.cwtv.com.

Prom is a big night in a teen's life and while you want them to enjoy themselves, also want to protect them from potential pressures. We'll offer tips on how to talk to your kids about drinking, sex, etc. in a discussion with Dr. Balter and Jennifer Wagner.

CLICK HERE TO SUGGEST NEXT WEEK'S "MOM'S THE WORD" TOPIC

Remember shopping for that perfect prom dress? It seemed as if your whole high school experience came down to what you were wearing to prom and who you were going with. And here to show off the latest looks from promgirl.com is stylista Nicole Young.

Trend: Girl Next Door Glam
Look: Stylish innocence
Inspired by: Dakota Fanning
Dress: $129

PIX 11 recieved great feedback from reporter Andrew Ramos' Autism Awareness package focusing on services of adults with autism.

Darlene Heins, one of the moms featured in his story, received good news after the package ran on PIX11.

The New Jersey's Dept. of Development Disabilities (DDD) approved 16-year-old son Christopher’s admission to a program where he will be allotted services which include day care services, language training, communication skills training, etc.

Debra Alfarone visited her home in North Brunswick to hear more of this happy story.

We already know he's funny, but we're sure no one knows of his kitchen skills.

Actor/comedian John Witherspoon stopped by to whip up some "Krafty" cracker cuisines that'll give Martha Stewart a run for her money -- and speaking of money, it's as cheap as it gets!

John Witherspoon with also take the stage at Caroline's for a side splitting show starting tonight, Thursday through Sunday. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.carolines.com.

Didn't get away for Spring Break? Well the kids can still have a memorable and fun filled vacation! Mary Squillace of "Time Out New York Kids" stopped by with a look at affordable family activities for a Big Apple staycation!

They included:
FREE Eloise Reading Series:
Everyone's favorite sassy Plaza resident has invited her favorite authors for storytime. Expect appearances by Elisha Cooper (Farm), Stephen Savage (Where’s Walrus) and more! Eloise at the Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Ave between Central Park South and W 58th St (212-759-3000, theplaza.com). April 18–22; 11am daily. Ages 3 to 8.

HGTV's Sabrina Soto stopped by with space saving, clutter-clearing products to help us kick off our spring cleaning on the right foot.
Sabrina believes that a cleaner home can also help with allergies this season.
Aside from clearing her clutter, Sabrina also fights her allergies with Claritin and she has teamed up with them to help allergy sufferers. For more on that claritin-clear collaboration, log onto www.Facebook.com/claritin

• Drawer Organizers
Drawer organizers are essential for home offices, but are also great for kitchens, bathrooms and kids rooms. They allow you to use all potential storage space while keeping like items grouped for easy access.

• Magnetic Wall Strips
Perfect for items I need quick access to like scissors, rulers, and letter openers in my office or my favorite knives in the kitchen.

Local filmmaker Eliana Ujueta and actor Jason Cruz will be in to discuss their film Beneath the Rock which recently appeared at the SoHo International Film Festival. Eliana is an ex-cop who lost four brothers to drugs. She's taken her life experiences and put to them on screen. Beneath the Rock is about an illegal gambling ring run by cops which has striking similarities to her life.

"For generations a block in Brooklyn has been controlled by the local police brass. They run an illegal underground casino that lies beneath the bedrock, with the residents above serving as its work force. The residents have been content, until a 12 year old neighbor goes missing. Her brother, along with some of the other residents, will do anything to expose the criminals -- even set them up to destroy each other," says the movie's Facebook page of the plot.

For more information, visit www.beneaththerock.com.

Actor Tristan Wilds is one of the stars of the CW's hit drama 90210 and also starring in the George Lucas film Red Tails. The flick tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.

Tristan, a native of Staten Island, is currently in the studio working on music for his debut album. And since 90210 has one of the most recognizable theme songs, we'll test his knowledge on other popular theme songs and see how he fares.

You can catch Tristan on 90210 Mondays at 8pm on Monday.

Warm weather is almost here and it's time to shed some layers and spice up the wardrobe, and you don't have to be a size zero to be stylist. MadisonPlus.com -- a one-stop shop for the modern plus woman will show us how to dress our curves and feel fabulous - whether we're going from Happy Hour to the Hamptons! Founder, Aimee Cheshire was here to show us this season's spring/summer trends.

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. BK Botanic Garden has free admission on Saturday April 30th, from 10am - Noon
2. PSBklyn is offering free samples of their famed Potato Pierogies (sauteed in brown butter with sour cream and tasso ham sauerkraut) and other delicious Rueben Sliders on Wed. April 27th

September 11th. It's one of those moments in which you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing.

Brook Peters was just 4-years-old the day of the terrorist attacks. And now, he has a film about that fateful morning making it's debut at the Tribeca Film Festival. "The Second Day" is a documentary film about the students and educators at Ground Zero area schools who experienced September 11the first hand.

The Tribeca Family Festival will be hosting a FREE screening of "The Second Day" will take place Saturday, April 30th at 2:30 pm at BMCC Tribeca PAC (at 199 Chambers Street between Greenwich and West Streets). It will be followed by a short panel discussion.

Just days before her high school talent show, Brooklyn Academy Senior, Shacara McLaurin was beaten by 5 fellow students.

But the teen, who auditioned for "American Idol", is not letting the attck define her. Rather, she is using her voice to make a stand against bullying.

Cross-body bags, big totes, neutrals, exotic skins...there is a wide variety of handbag trends for spring. Trend spotter Tara Vera cut through the clutter to show off bags that offer the most bang for your buck.

The Eco-Chic Boutique was held at Kimpton's Muse Hotel in honor of Earth Week, giving eco-friendly fashionistas a chance to shop stylish while shopping green. A number of local green vendors came out to showcase their hot products and help raise money for the Trust for Public Land, an organization that keeps New York's parks and gardens looking beautiful.

The Muse New York Hotel was awarded GS-33 Green Seal™ Silver certification, making it the second hotel in Manhattan to be certified.

The Independent Handbag Designer Awards (IHDA), presented by InStyle Magazine and Handbag Designer 101, is calling for submissions for the fifth annual IHDA recognizing excellence in design.

Winners will be announced June 15, 2011. The IHDA will also honor Peter Dooney of Dooney & Bourke with the ICONOCLAST Award. Tamsen Fadal finds out more about the awards and how it can change the winners life.

A Long Island bridal shop, Denise Leli Bridal Headpieces, showcases different tiara trends just in time for the Royal Wedding. One of the tiaras is a best-selling replica of the Princess Di headpiece tiara. You can see the full collection of the Denise Leli Boutique line and the Christie Lauren on the official websites.

We all know and love him as the Old Spice Guy. Now Isaiah Mustafa going to be stealing more hearts as he heads into theaters this weekend in the new Tyler Perry Movie Madea's Big Happy Family which opens in theaters today, Friday. But before stealing more hearts on the big screen, he stopped by the PIX11 Morning News to assist our Linda Church with the weekend weather forecast

Film, music, food, kids, Broadway and sports. Ety Rybak, co-founder of Inside Sports and Entertainment Group, is stopping by with a preview of some of the hottest tix in town including:

• NY International Independent Film and Video Festival - April 28 thru May 5
• Toast of the Town - May 5 - famous annual food/wine tasting festival at Avery Fisher Hall
• NFL Draft - Radio City Music Hall - April 28-30
• "Sister Act" and "Wonderland" opened last week, but a lesser known show you might want to check out is called "Ghetto Klown" which is actor John Leguizamo's personal story.
• Bamboozle Festival - April 29, 30 and May 1 at Meadowlands featuring Lil Wayne, Motley Crue, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Bruno Mars, etc.

Ety is also giving away two tickets to the Bamboozle Festival to the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911. For more on Inside Sports and Entertainment Group, visit www.insideseg.com.

Read the officials rules for th bamboozle tickets giveaway.

Steve van Aperen is an expert in the field of behavioral interviewing, reading body language and detecting deception.

Affectionately named the "Human Lie Detector', he's consulted for police departments, intelligence agencies and even Australia's Dept. of Defense. He'll tell us how to tell if someone is lying.

For more on Steve, visit thehumanliedetector.tv.

Actress Elizabeth Berkley has appeared in such films as Showgirls, Any Given Sunday and First Wives Club, but is best known for her role on the hit TV show Saved By The Bell. But Elizabeth stopped by to talk about her new venure in her career and her recently published book Ask Elizabeth. The book, her first, is based on her website and organization to help teen girls.

For mroe information, visit ask-elizabeth.com.

It's Sneaker Mann Kiante Young's birthday today and he's celebrating by showing off some spring sneakers for men, women and teens including:

• Asics Gel-Speedstar 5, $90
• Reebok ZigTech, $100
• Nike Kobe 6, $130
• Reebok Easytone, $90
• New Balance 860, $100
• Fila Skeletoes, $60

For more information, visit www.kiante.com.

Work and family -- women can have it all. Power Women can do it all too.

PIX's Tamsen Fadal met up with one of the powerful women behind the Mama Mio skin care brand to talk about how far they've come and where it all began. Mama Mio is high performance bodycare and spa treatments, using facial skincare technology and ingredients to ensure that every inch of a woman's skin looks and feels its very best.

Founded four years ago in London by four beauty experts. Tanya Kazeminy Mackay is the only American co-founder and comes from an advertising background working in a London agency as new business director and she'll be an inspiration to women out there.

For more on Mama Mio, visit www.mamamio.com.

Friday's royal wedding ceremony will be filled with pomp and circumstance but what about the reception? That's when William and Kate can boogie down and dance! Staś Kmieć of New York Sports Club showed us moves fit for a king and queen in NYSC's new "Royal Wedding Dance Workout."

The 'Royal Wedding Dance Workout' is a fun, cardio workout that teaches wedding staples like disco, swing, tango and country line dancing, British ballroom classics like the waltz, foxtrot, and quickstep, and traditional dances found at British weddings like the Agadoo (Britain`s version of the Macarena). Featuring music from British band favorites like the Beatles and Boy George, the 'Royal Wedding Dance Workout' includes upper body exercises to get viewers looking their best for that strapless gown.

For more on the class, visit www.nysc.com.

Energy expert Dan Riesel stopped by to discuss what the oil crisis is about, our reserve and possible alternatives.

The royal family is quite familiar with great love stories, but its almost as familiar with divorce and scandal.

We take a look at why some royal marriages of the past didn't make it and how Prince William and Kate can avoid the pitfalls.

Today H&M will launch it's 2011 Fashion Against AIDS Collection. Selma Blair, Penn Badgley, Keri Hilson, Sky Ferreira and Akon are all part of the initiative to help raise awareness of HIV/AIDS.

This year's collection is unisex, featuring sporty t-shirts, tanks, shorts and track pants. H&M will donate 25% of proceeds from the sale of the collection to support international youth HIV / AIDS prevention and awareness programs through the Designers Against AIDS (DAA) partnership. The FAA initiative has raised more than $5.9 million since its inception in 2007.

For more info log onto hm.com.

With Mother`s Day just around the corner, on May 8th, you better start thinking about what gifts you may want to buy to show mom your thanks for what she does for you all year round!
New product trend reporter and senior editor of behindthebuy.com David Gregg joins us again with some practical gift ideas for mom on her special day.

For more on his picks, visit behindthebuy.com.

Dr. Erika Landau and Dr. Abigail Brenner, authors of The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year were here to discuss the debate over crib bumpers. Are they safe? They explained what do parents need to know.

Cougar Town actor Josh Hopkins stopped by to talk about his latest project and starring role in the independent feature film Lebanon, PA, which won the official selection at SXSW (South by South West) Festival.

Will (Hopkins), a charming 35-year-old Philadelphia ad man, heads to Lebanon, Pa. to bury his recently deceased father. He forms an unexpected friendship with CJ (Rachel Kitson), his bright, newly pregnant 17-year-old cousin. As Will falls for CJ’s married teacher (Samantha Mathis) and CJ confronts her conflicted father, both struggle with formidable decisions about the path their lives will take.

Can we vault our differences and meet in the middle? This bittersweet comic drama tenderly explores the cultural divide in America through the lives of one extended family.

For more information, visit lebanonpamovie.com.

PIX's Debra Alfarone took a look at a teen Long Island theater company Stage 2 Screen that performed partsof their new production of' "Cabaret" for us. One of the camp members gives great detail about how being introduced to theater has changed his life.

For tickets visit manhattanmovement.com and follow the Events link.

A glass of cabernet with your steak. Sake with your sushi. Champagne in your skin care? That’s right – alcohol is now being infused in skin and beauty products. Research shows that everything from red wine to sake and vodka has some serious “boozy” beauty benefits to help your skin and hair look younger, healthier, and shinier. To give us the scoop is beauty expert Rebekah George.

The Booze: Champagne
Beauty Benefits: Increases circulation and blood flow to even out skin tone.
Try: Eminence Champagne Tonique with champagne grapes to even out skin tone. $38 at dermstore.com.

Hellcats star Aly Michalka stopped by to talk about the rest of the season, her character Marti Perkins, a pre-las student and cheerleader. She also shared her secret to keeping in shape and to having rockhard abs.

Hellcats airs Tuesdays at 9pm on PIX11.

It may seem too good to be true, but you can travel the world on a tight budget and the proof is in the travel deals we are about to share with you. Stopping by with his picks of destinations with the best value is Gabe Saglie, senior editor at Travelzoo.com.

Tropical Getaway
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, $759/pp
- Roundtrip airfare from NYC to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
- 8 days, 7 nights at the Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive: all meals, cocktails/drinks, activities and tipping included

Award-winning journalist and author Tavis Smiley stopped by to talk about his new book Fail Up: 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure.

Failure is often the first step in a truly great success story. Reflecting on his 20-year anniversary if-how opportunity is often hiding just beneath the surface of disappointment, despair, or disgrace.

Revisiting the intimate tone of his New York Times best-selling memoir What I Know for Sure: My Story of Growing Up in America, Smiley recounts 20 instances of perceived failures that were, in fact, unforgettable lessons. He teaches through powerful, personal and, at times, painful examples pulled from his and other famous fail-uppers' own stories. Using today's headlines and the profound truths he's gained through the years, Smiley illuminates how the inevitable setbacks in both our private and professional lives can become possibilities for growth.

So you're still waiting for that invitation to arrive, but you'd better brush up on your royal ettiquette just in case. What should you wear? How should you greet the Queen? How should you behave at the wedding dinner? We'll have all the answers for you from the experts.

Check your mailboxes, there are bound to be a few wedding invitations and save-the-dates in them as we approach a very popular season for weddings. Although, you may not need a lesson in manners for the royal wedding. There are some do's and don'ts you can use for all of those nuptials you're attending this year from Amy Eisinger from weddingchannel.com.

WEDDING GIFTS
• Two out of three newlywed couples polled indicated that they still haven`t received all of their wedding gifts - so clearly, the one-year rule isn`t working, so, take advantage of the modern conveniences of online shopping, and send a gift within two months of the wedding.

• How much to spend on a gift is always a mystery but guests should never spend less than $50 on a wedding gift.

• Using the price-per-plate as a measure isn`t a good idea either (only 10 percent of brides agreed with that rule) - you wouldn`t give your best friend a less expensive gift just because she was having a more casual affair.

Nelson Apsen stopped by to talk about the latest entertainment news, a a preview of the movie Prom and his new book Dinner at Nelson's. He also shared with us his recipe for a Mocktail -- refreshing and sparkling drink that will allow you to be the designated driver!.

Dinner at Nelson's is available for pre-order at Amazon and comes out in May.

"Mocktail"
- In a frosted glass filled with ice, mix two parts Cherry Soda and one part Ginger Ale.
- Add a healthy splash of lemon juice and stir with a straw.
- Float a tablespoon of cherry grenadine on top and garnish with a slice of lemon and a maraschino cherry.

For more on Nelson Aspen, visit nelsonaspen.com.

Walking to school alone? Going to the bathroom at a restaurant by themselves? Riding their bike around the block solo? When is your kid ready and old enough to do these things?

We'll weigh in, in Mom's the Word and talk to Dr. Larry Balter and moms Lisa Mateo and Sukanya Krishnan about this topic.

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It's spring time and that means romance is in the air... maybe it's time to "make the move" with your sweetheart! So how do you know when the time is right to move in with your significant other? What kinds of things are essential to discuss? (paying bills, household chores, how often to eat out, etc.)

Once you make the decision, how do you prepare? And once you move in together, how do you keep the peace the first few weeks when you're getting settled? Joining us to discuss is Dr. Dale Archer, psychiatrist, author and radio and TV host.

Moving in together is a big deal
It's a much bigger step than folks realize. You may think, "well, we basically live together already," but having your own place to go back to is a giant safety net.

Nina Dobrev, the star of the CW's Vampire Diaries , stopped by to talk about this season and her latest role as Seventeen Magazine's fitness cover girl. The cover of the magazine tells readers to get "her awesome bod - without working out" and we're going to find out what that's all about

The season finale of the Vampire Diaries airs May 12. For more information, visit www.cwtv.com.

The Objective
Create a destination that provides people with an outlet to let all their stress out on the dance floor. The event space will be utilized for a creative arts exhibit and dance and wellness party.
The SWEAT party fuses dance, art, fashion and music to entertain people of different cultures in a wholesome atmosphere. Each SWEAT event focuses on one of the 4 fusion themes while incorporating health and wellness.

About SWEAT
The SWEAT Party is the creative engine of Tim Grae, Founder of GRAE Enterprises. He teamed up with DJ’s CEO & Snatch -1 (signature DJ’s of the event) to revive the concept of a “house party”. The notion of marrying nightlife with health and wellness has now evolved into a full campaign to improve the lives of others through the means of dance.

Since its inception on December 26, 2009; the SWEAT Party has grown from 75 people at the first event, to approximately 350 people at the party’s 1-year anniversary event on January 29th, 2011. With creative themes such as 90’s old school, the DJ Battle and the latest Zouk vs. Soca vs. Dancehall vs. Salsa, guests not only enjoy classic music from their “old party” days, they also dance until their soaking wet.

With the launch of the wellness campaign, The SWEAT Party now has its own website to document the progression of the campaign, a Twitter page to engage a broader audience and a Facebook page to keep SWEAT-goers abreast of upcoming events, promotions and giveaways. To make the campaign more cohesive, we’ve reached out to medical professionals to offer complimentary services such as health screenings and check-ups, heart-rate and caloric monitoring during the event, massage therapy, educational content on our site and workshops prior to each event.

Our target audience & venue

Can I Kick It? – an interactive event showcasing art (PopePhoenix [www.popephoenix.com] and Fernando Leon (artisepic.com), music (DJ Snatch-1 & DJ CEO) and fashion (focal point of sneakers) – will be held at the renowned Tribeca Cinemas on May 21st, 2011, the home of the Tribeca Film Festival. With a campaign on Kickstarter underway, the goal is to make Tribeca Cinemas the permanent home of SWEAT. By incorporating a wellness hour that includes blood pressure screening, Zumba and various fitness classes, SWEAT becomes an all-inclusive event that helps to improve the quality of life for individuals while they enjoy themselves on the dance floor. Our target audience includes:
• Young, urban, elite professionals
• Culturally involved
• Active with healthy to semi-healthy lifestyles
• Stylish, yet artistic trendsetters
• Generally between the ages 25-49

You can join The SWEAT Team!

Sweat has always rotated to different venues, but now we'd like to have a home at the Tribeca Cinemas. Proceeds generated from our kickstarter campaign will go towards the expenses of the event, specifically the venue costs.
• 10pm: Doors open for Wellness Hour w/ Zumba & Dance classes
• 11pm: Doors open for everything else!
• Tribeca Cinemas - 54 Varick Street – NYC

Help Make Sweat Happen >> http://kck.st/h2e6Mu

Currently we have opportunities to become a partner or sponsor for the event. Qualifications and benefits are different for each opportunity. There is also an opportunity for SWEAT-goers to donate to the cause or become a part of The SWEAT Collective, a cohort of professionals who believe in health and wellness that assist with the planning and coordination of the SWEAT Party, in addition to blogging about educational content from their industry on the site and offering workshops to help improve the lives of SWEAT-goers. For more information, send an inquiry to smorris@graeenterprises.com or info@graeenterprises.com, subject line “SWEAT Supporter”.

Details Magazine Senior Editor Tyler Graham stops by with a list of foods that can erase the lines and add years to your life. And chances are, you already have most of them in your fridge including:

• Sweet Potatoes
• Wild Salmon
• Tomatoes
• Citrus Fruits
• Leafy Greens

Tyler explained why these are the top five to focus on adding to your diet, what foods you should stay away from and why you should try to eat the food and NOT take a pill to get these nutrients. For more information, visit www.details.com.

For those of us who can't make it to London this week, never fear, there are plenty of places to celebrate in New York.

Whether you're in the mood for a hoity toity champagne breakfast at New York's Palace Hotel, or you'd prefer a "right ol' knees up" with the locals at Tea & Sympathy, we've got you covered on some of the most fun spots for the wedding day.

Christina Haag, the former girlfriend of John F. Kennedy Jr., stopped by to discuss her time with the Kennedy's in a new book Come to the Edge: A Memoir.

Says Random House of the book, "When Christina Haag was growing up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, John F. Kennedy, Jr., was just one of the boys in her circle of prep school friends, a skinny kid who lived with his mother and sister on Fifth Avenue and who happened to have a Secret Service detail following him at a discreet distance at all times.

"A decade later, after they had both graduated from Brown University and were living in New York City, Christina and John were cast in an off-Broadway play together. It was then that John confessed his long-standing crush on her, and they embarked on a five-year love affair. Glamorous and often in the public eye, but also passionate and deeply intimate, their relationship was transformative for both of them. With exquisite prose, Haag paints a portrait of a young man with an enormous capacity for love, and an adventurous spirit that drove him to live life to its fullest.

Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Talk show veteran Jerry Springer is getting fast and furious. He's revved up about the New York International Auto Show and the upcoming episodes of his show and he'll fill us in on both.

There were 14 at the beginning of America's Next Top Model: Cycle 16 and now there's four. Last night, model Kasia's number was up as her confidence took a bit of a dip.

She told us why she didn't appear to have her usual confidence, which of the girls she'd like to see win and what's in store for her next.

America's Next Top Model on PIX 11 at 9pm on PIX11.

Everyone's buzzing about the Royal Wedding tomorrow morning! Tongues will be wagging about the beautiful bride Kate Middleton. So what's a girl to do if you want to get the royal look right here in New York? Luckily we have some great tips to share with you, from style maven Verena von Pfetten, editor-in-chief of Styleite.com.

Actress Annabella Sciorra stopped by to talk to us about her Broadway debut in "The Mother With the Hat" in which she stars alongside Chris Rock and Bobby Cannavale.

"The Mother With the Hat" examines the relationship of a longtime couple that is put to the test when one emerges from prison clean and sober and the other remains hooked on drugs and alcohol.

For more tickets and showtimes, visit www.themfwiththehat.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. Daffy's just celebrated their grand re-opening at a new location on Wed. But in honor of their new location, they're having a sweepstakes for consumers to have a chance of winning gift cards of up to $1,000 value
2. Red Mango is celebrating their new location and giving away free small frozen yogurts and merchandise to the first 100 customers

Coach Rahz Slaughter of Breakthroughs To Fitness stopped by to talk about Pushups for Charity. The Pushups for Charity Challenge will pit the Breakthroughs To Fitness team of ‘Regular Joe’s and Jane’s’ against the Locust Valley Fire Department. The Challenge will benefit the Grenville Baker Boys and Girls Club

Pushups for Charity was launched in 2010 and has raised over $250,000 for charities worldwide. Breakthroughs to Fitness raised $11,000 in their first Pushups For Charity Event in 2010. In 2011, the intention is to at least double that figure.

To learn more about the event log onto pushupsforcharityli.com.

American Cancer Society Spokesperson Desiree Berenguer Carton and cancer survivor Brian Rubin stopped by to talk about Cranford, New Jersey's "Paint the Town Purple."

In conjunction with Paint The Town Purple, Cranford will also host town-wide lemonade stands where teams sell purple lemonade around town!

To learn more about the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and Paint the Town Purple, log onto cancer.org.

You've seen them advertised on TV. But do they actually work? Well "Shape" has put them to the test, so you don't have to waste your time on money.

"Shape" Beauty Director, Ellen Miller, stopped by with tried and true TV beauty products.

Vans Custom Culture is a national contest, in its second year, that allows students to design their own collection of Vans sneakers for the chance to win $50,000 towards their high school art program and have their designs sold in 2012. With over 400 schools who submitted designs in all 50 states, Brooklyn’s Bushwick School for Social Justice is one of 50 schools who were selected by Vans to move onto the next round.

The last day of voting is Monday, so students Roy Roman, Anthony Castro, Chris Fret and their teacher, Krystyna Printup stopped by LIVE to talk about the contest, show us their sneaker designs and urge people to vote for them.

Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow stopped by LIVE to give us the weekend weather forecast and also to talk about his new paperback "ROCK AND ROLL ... And The Beat Goes On."

Cousin Brucie has been on the air for nearly 40 years and the book is a first person account of the history of rock and roll through Cousin Brucie’s eyes and has some great tales, notably how he introduced the Beatles at Shea Stadium for their NYC debut in 1965.

PIX11 Sharon Carpenter sits down and talks to the Grammy Awards winner about her son who has Autism. Braxton is a big supporter of Autism Speaks and wants to spread the word.

There's big buzz around the film "Roadie" and two stars of the flick, Ron Eldard and Jill Hennessy, stopped by to tell PIX11 viewers just why it's a film worth seeing.

"Roadie" has already played to sold-out crowds at the Tribeca Film Festival. Additional screenings of the movie have been added. Time Out NY just named it one of their top picks for the festival!

Actor Ron Eldard gained almost 40 pounds for his role, plus the actor's sporting some serious sideburns. In the film Jill Hennessy sang her song "Ghost in My Head" which is from her own album of the same name..

"Roadie" is a real New York story: Michael Cuesta directed "Roadie" and co-wrote the film with his brother Gerald Cuesta. They are both from New York and shot the movie right in the "Big Apple" on the streets of Queens and Brooklyn.

Check out these additional screenings of "Roadie":
Saturday at 3:30pm, Clearview Cinemas Chelsea
Sunday, May 1st at 4:00pm, AMC Loews Village