90210 actress Annalynne McCord stopped by to talk about the show, her charity Somaly.org and her latest project -- starring in the off=Broadway play "Love, Loss and What I Wore."

"Love, Loss and What I Wore" follows fragmented stories about the nostalgic power of women’s clothing. A starry cast of five women enrobed in chic black sit on stools and tell funny, wistful and universal memories about their families and loved ones through the prism of their closets.

The throughline is narrated by Gingy, a wise older woman who reminisces about what she wore at milestones in her life—complete with sketches of the styles. Like a long heart-to-heart with your best friend over coffee, the conversation meanders from a bittersweet story of a stepmother wearing the same style bathrobe as her husband’s late wife (to the dismay of the children) to a couple’s musings of what they wore on their wedding day to a rant about loathing the need to carry a purse.

Elgin Charles, the star of VH1's Beverly Hills Fabulous is the owner of the only black hair salon in the heart of Beverly Hills, but you don't have to be in Beverly Hills to rock tresses that are to die for.

The Emperor of hair himself stopped by with tips on how to get glamorous hair no matter your zipcode.
For more on Beverly Hills Fabulous, visit www.vh1.com/shows/beverly_hills_fabulous/series.jhtml and to check out his product line log onto http://elgincharles.com/index.html

Actor Stephen Colletti stopped by to talk about his role as Chace Adams on the CW’s One Tree Hill and the show's much anticipated season finale.

Stephen also spoke about his participation with Generation Wild with co-star James Lafferty. The web series leads aims to unite the amazing experience of travel, nature, and the great outdoors to a new generation.

Stephen's other film credits include Havoc 2: Normal Adolescent Behavior, Shannon's Rainbow, Kill Katie Malone and Masquerade.

One Tree Hill airs Tuesdays at 8pm on PIX 11.

Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy Award-winning recording artist Jennifer Hudson is helping Weight Watchers kick off its 3rd Annual Walk-It Challenge to encourage the importance of physical activity and its impact on overall health.

Walking was one of the first steps Hudson took to achieve a healthier lifestyle. She wanted to be a better role model for her son and walking was a natural and easy way for her to get active. Now, Hudson is encouraging everyone to start walking by supporting the Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge.

This year`s challenge highlights a donation of $100,000 to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to help support the organization`s work to reverse the trend of childhood obesity in America.

Hudson was live from Namaste Charter School in Chicago, a nationally recognized elementary school known for its unique mission to use physical fitness and nutrition as avenues to reach higher student achievement. To learn more about Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge, Walk-It Day, or to find a 5k walking event close to you, visit www.weightwatchers.com/walkit.

The stars of the new MTV film series Worst. Prom. Ever. stopped by to talk about the show.

Prom. It's supposed to be the best night of your life, one last enchanted evening before leaving high school behind. But for Heather (Haley Ramm), Neve (Chloe Bridges) and Clark (Daryl Sabara), their last dance is about to become a disaster as they all get dumped by their dates in various humiliating ways.

The three end up on a mission to take back their night and wind up on an after-hours adventure through their suburban town bringing them face to face with their exes, a drunken limo driver, the local drug dealer, the cops, and a totally unhinged pizzeria mascot. Three seniors. One Limo. Worst. Prom. Ever.

Worst. Prom. Ever. premieres on Tuesday, May 10 at 10pm.

Actor Tom Welling, the star of the CW's long-running series Smallville stopped by our studios to talk about the 10th and final season of the show and what to expect in the two-part series finale. Tom also talked about his roles behind the camera, including directing seven episodes of Smallville and being the executive producer of Hellcats. He also revealed what he'll be up to post-Smallville.

Smallville airs Friday's at 8pm on PIX11. And don't miss the two-hour series finale of Smallville airs on Friday, May 13th.

A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to process information in a normal way. Eighty-three percent of children in New York City with learning disabilities never receive a diploma and untreated learning disabilities often lead to depression, low self-esteem substance abuse and even crime.

That's why fashion designer Dana Buchman made a promise to change the way learning disabilities were treated and help kids succeed with the Promise Project.

From one of the biggest names in rap during the golden era of hip-hop, Prodigy -- one half of the group Mobb Deep -- reveals a hidden side of today`s biggest rappers and industry executives as well as shocking allegations of police misconduct in the New York City Police Department and his ongoing battle with sickle cell anemia in his compelling memoir, My Infamous Life.

My Infamous Life: The Autobiography of Mobb Deep's Prodigy is available in bookstores now. For more information, visit www.themostinfamous.com.

The Biggest Loser’s Alison Sweeney stopped by to talk about an event she’s hosting that day for the Hill’s Science Diet Weight Loss System - the first ever weight loss system for pets that includes pre-packaged meals and treats designed to help dogs lose weight in just 30 days.

After personal struggles with weight loss, pet weight loss is an issue close to Alison’s heart as she recently discovered that her dog Winky needed to shed a few pounds. To help him get back on track, Alison enrolled Winky on the Hill’s Science Diet Weight Loss System and tracked her progress on www.petfit.com.

Hill’s Science Diet “Pet Meet Up” with Alison Sweeney
Friday, May 6th, Union Square at 10am sharp

The first 100 NYC pet owners to email hillspetmeetup@gmail.com will be eligible to attend with their pet.

Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman talked to us about starring in the new super hero flick Thor.

The epic adventure "Thor" spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Thor hits theaters Friday, May 6. For more information, visit http://thor.marvel.com.

Cinco de Mayo is today and Food Networks’ Sandra Lee stopped by to mix up a fun and simple Mexican dish from her Semi-Homemade recipes, including Jose Cuervo’s newest offering Jose Cuervo Authentic Light Margarita, which has the same alcohol content as a glass of wine or beer and packs fewer than 100 calories per serving.

Shawn and Marlon Wayans were here to talk about their upcoming performance at The Stress Factory from May 5th-8th.

Since they come from a large close knit family, and seem to have a way with the ladies, we figured we'd play a game called "Ask Shawn and Marlon..." Topics range from dating/relationship issues, to family building questions.

For tickets and schedule info, visit http://www.stressfactory.com/wayans-brothers.

Actress Kathryn Erbe is returning to "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" for the show's final season. The long-running series went back on air Sunday, May 1st with new episodes for its 10th and final season.

Born in Newton, Massachusetts, Erbe is a veteran of both film and television and has been a working actress since she graduated from New York University in 1989.

Erbe’s television credits include playing the infamous death row inmate Shirley Bellinger on the acclaimed HBO series “Oz.” She also appeared on NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Street,” the miniseries “George Wallace,” Showtime’s original production of “Naked City: Justice with a Bullet,” NBC’s “Another World” and the television movie “Breathing Lessons.” Erbe is also an active member of the Atlantic Theatre Company.

Most recently, Erbe completed filming on “Three Backyards,” starring opposite Embeth Davidtz and Edie Falco, “Mother’s House”, “Worst Friend’s”, and “Sunny Side Up” with Parker Posey. 

Erbe currently resides in New York with her two children.

"Law & Order: Criminal Intent" airs Sundays at 9pm on USA Network.

NASCAR Driver Kyle Petty comes from a long line of race car drivers and continues to do the family proud not just on the track but with a host of charitable contributions. The Kyle Petty Charity Ride takes place May 7th through May 14th.

For more about participating or donating to the victory junction gang, visit www.kylepettycharityride.com.

Actress Debi Mazar stopped by live! We discussed the final season of HBO's "Entourage", the possibility of an "Entourage" movie, her Cooking Channel show, "Extra Virgin" she stars in with her husband and teaming up with Truvia to encourage healthy eating.

Suki sample Debi's Zucchini Bread made with Truvia. For Truvia recipes and a conversion calculator, log onto Truvia.com.

Keenan Cahill is recognized the world over for his entertaining, self-produced home videos of himself lip-syncing to top-40 hits.

From Elmhurst, Ill. Cahill`s popularity skyrocketed when he lip-synced to pop artist Katy Perry`s, 'Teenage Dream.' Since then, he has collaborated with celebrities including, comedienne Chelsea Handler, hip-hop artist 50 Cent for his song, 'Down on Me,' TV personality Jimmy Kimmel, actress Jennifer Aniston and Jersey Shore sensation, DJ Pauly D for his song, 'Beat Dat Beat.'

Cahill was born with a rare genetic disorder called Mucopolysaccaridosis (MPS-6), which is a rare lysosomal disorder estimated to occur once in every 340,000 live births.

For more on Keenan, visit his YouTube channel or www.keenansroom.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Twi-hards are excited to see Jamie Campbell Bower return as Caius in Twilight: Breaking Dawn. But first they can get a taste of him on TV in Starz` new series Camelot, where he plays King Arthur.

"In the wake of King Uther’s sudden death, chaos threatens to engulf Britain. When the sorcerer Merlin has visions of a dark future, he installs the young and impetuous Arthur, Uther’s unknown son and heir, who has been raised from birth as a commoner. But Arthur’s cold and ambitious half sister Morgan will fight him to the bitter end, summoning unnatural forces to claim the crown in this epic battle for control.

"These are dark times indeed for the new king, with Guinevere being the only shining light in Arthur’s harsh world. Faced with profound moral decisions, and the challenge of uniting a kingdom broken by war and steeped in deception, Arthur will be tested beyond imagination," says Starz on their new show.

Camelot makes its series premiere on Friday, April 1 at 10pm on Starz.

Grammy Award-Winning artist, Miri Ben-Ari, also known as the hip-hop violinist, has been invited by First Lady Michelle Obama to perform at the annual celebration of Women's History Month on March 30th.

Only 25 of America's most distinguished women have been selected to join Mrs. Obama including Miri Ben-Ari, in her day long tour to a Washington, D.C. area high school to talk, share, inspire and encourage young women to go after their dreams.

Miri Ben-Ari's journey to the White House through her passion and love of music and her violin. Ben-Ari not only created her own unique sound of classical style fused with Jazz, R&B and Hip-Hop, but she's been recognized as a musical pioneer inspiring millions of women. She serves as the quintessential woman that is being celebrated at the "Remarkable Women" event.

For more information, visit www.miribenari.com.

Chef Rick Bayless stopped by with some recipes we can make using veggies you can grow in your own back yard!

Bayless has partnered with the New York Restoration Project and Seeds of Change and kicked off a gardening event up in East Harlem yesterday. Seeds of Change will be giving the New York Restoration Project thousands of seed packets to be used at their 55 community gardens across New York City.

“The Sowing Millions Project” is a year-long organic seed giveaway program, sponsored by Seeds of Change, that will be distributing one million seed packets in support of organic gardening efforts across the country. And the seeds are available to any individuals or groups who want them – just visit www.seedsofchangefoods.com while supplies last.

Rick has fun recipes he can demonstrate which showcase using veggies you can grow in your own back yard! They include:

The actor/comedian JB Smoove from HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. He'll be here to dish on hot topics in the news and talk about his performance at Caroline's this weekend starting tomorrow night.

For tickets and show information, visit carolines.com and you can catch JB Smoove on Curb Your Enthusiasm, which airs weeknights at midnight on PIX11.

Kimora Lee Simmons' fabulous life is the envy of many. But women can now live their lives in the fab lane because Kimora was here to share her favorite things, which are very affordable and appealing for ladies all over the world. Her favorite items included:

• Fabulosity, By Kimora Lee Simmons
Price: 15.99 at Barnes and Noble
• Oh, The Places You’ll Go!. By Dr. Seuss
Price: $17.99 at Barnes and Noble
• Rush Card- prepaid Visa Card
• BABY PHAT LOVE ME
Price: $28 at Target or Walgreen’s
• Bounty Cleaning Kit -
• Hello Kitty Jewelry
• Just Fab Shoes
www.justfab.com

Liana Liberato is an up-and-coming teen actress whose newest flick Trust is based on a true story about a teenage girl who is targeted by an online sexual predator.

"A suburban family is torn apart when 14-year-old Annie (Liberato) meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone, Annie discovers her friend is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked into disbelief, her parents (Clive Owen and Catherine Keener) are shattered by their daughter's actions and struggle to support her as she comes to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life," says the movie's website.

Trust opens on Friday, April 1. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/trustmovie2011.

Joelle Carter, stars in the critically-acclaimed FX drama series Justified. Joelle and her husband recently adopted a baby girl, and being a new mother inspired Joelle to team up with the St. Baldrick's Foundation to bring awareness to childhood cancer through letsCONQUER - an outreach movement that provides a voice for the Foundation's cause to conquer childhood cancer. This month marks the 11-year anniversary of when the Foundation was started in NYC.

The celebrity-driven letsCONQUER movement allows people everywhere to unite and raise awareness about the startling realities of pediatric cancer, such as every 3 1/2 minutes a child is diagnosed, and 1 in 5 of them will die within 5 years. As part of the movement, the Foundation has developed a series of video vignettes – featuring Joelle and other celebrities – each aimed at educating the public about childhood cancer.

You can see more at www.stbaldricks.org/letsconquer.

Joey Fatone stopped by to talk about hosting a live version of "The Price Is Right."

"The Price Is Right - Live" is taking place at Bally's Altantic City and will give contestants a chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes with classic games such as Plinko, Cliff Hangers, The Big Wheel, and the ever-popular Showcase Showdown.

And at he stuck around to play higher/lower in "The PIX Price Is Right"

For more information, visit www.priceisrightlive.com.

The Artexpo New York is from March 25-27 at Pier 94, NYC's renowned "Art & Design" Pier on the Hudson River, and this year, world-famous stage, television and film actress Jane Seymour will be participating!

She's going to be leading a painting event that will help NYC's underprivileged youth. Jane will be painting an "Open Hearts" mural alongside kids from Free Arts NYC -- a local, non-profit arts organization that works with low-income, homeless and neglected children to inspire them to re-imagine their worlds and transform their lives through the creative arts.

Artexpo New York will draw more than 15,000 attendees and feature art from over 20 countries, including China, Nigeria, Turkey, France, Russia and Germany. The show has hosted many of the world’s most renowned artists, including Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Robert Rauschenberg, Keith Haring, Robert Indiana and Leroy Neiman—it is also the place where new artists are discovered.

For more information, visit artexponewyork.com and www.freeartsnyc.org.

Actor John Glover will be here to talk about being a part of CW's long running show "Smallville" and he's part of the big benefit that Angela Lansbury is having for Terence McNally on Monday night March 28th for The Acting Company.

Angela Lansbury and Friends (and what incredible friends she has!), an all-star salute to Terrence McNally, has been announced for Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Longacre Theatre at 7 pm. A benefit for The Acting Company, Ms. Lansbury has gathered Audra McDonald, Alan Cumming, Tyne Daly, Edie Falco, Roger Rees and Raul Esparza who will sing, share memories and recreate scenes from dozens of McNally hits.

John Glover, Marin Mazzie, Joyce DiDonato, Malcolm Gets, Emily Skinner, Alexandra Silber, Bobby Steggert, Jason Danieley and Stephen Bogardus will round out the evening. Tickets from Telecharge.com or 212-239-6200. Tickets including dinner with the cast 212-258-3111.

Terrence McNally who has received four Tony Awards, an Emmy and the Lucille Lortel Award has written for the theater, opera, movies and television. His enormous and varied body of work includes Ragtime, The Full Monty, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class, The Ritz, The Rink, Witness, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Chorpus Christi, The Lisbon Traviata, Lips Together, Teeth Apart and over 30 other critically-acclaimed works.

The evening is written and directed by John Doyle (Sweeney Todd, Company); Mary-Mitchell Campell (The Addams Family) serves as Musical Director – both have previously helmed Acting Company Salutes to Stephen Sondheim, Kander and Ebb and Rodgers (Richard), Rodgers (Mary) and Guettel (Adam).

Seinfeld is back on PIX11 and tonight's episode is "The Soup Nazi" episode and as a special treat The Soup Nazi (otherwise known as actor Larry Thomas), himself, stopped by.

Larry Thomas helped PIX11 kick off the return of Seinfeldby serving free soup at Liati's Cafe (220 East 42nd Street in Manhattan). Swing by from 12pm to 2pm, and he serve free soup for lunch and sign autographs.

Seinfeld airs on PIX11 at 11pm and 11:30pm.

Actress Debby Ryan can be seen in The Suite Life Movie, which premieres on Friday, March 25. She's played Cody's girlfriend on The Suite Life On Deck since the show started, and a recent episode pulled in over 7 million viewers which just proves the show is as popular as ever.

For more information, visit tv.disney.go.com.

They officially bought the farm in Season 1, now season two asks, 'Can they keep it?' Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell -- otherwise known as the Fabulous Beekman Boys -- never expected to win the hearts of America when the inexperienced city slickers left Manhattan to move to the country. They'll be here with two "farm friends" to talk about the new season and give advice to men and women out there, who don't have the courage to follow their life dreams.

The Fabulous Beekman Boys documents the adventure of a lifetime, as Brent, a former vice president of healthy living for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and Josh, an advertising exec and best-selling author, try to generate enough income with Beekman 1802 so that Josh can leave his job in the city and live at the farm full time.

With Josh in Manhattan and Brent three hours away at the farm, the couple has created a recipe for conflict. Although their first year of sacrifice is officially over, the struggles for the “gentleman farmers” are just beginning.

Season two of The Fabulous Beekman Boys premieres on March 22 at 10pm on Planet Green.

NBA Hall of Famer and Celtic legend Bill Walton stopped by our studio to talk everything NCAA and NBA. Plus, he's encourageing people to take the day off!

Young actors Zachary Gordon and Devon Bostick star as Greg and Rodrick in this sequel to 2010's surprise hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Greg Heffley, the kid who made 'wimpy' cool is back in an all-new family comedy called Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules based on the best-selling follow-up novel by Jeff Kinney. (Kinney`s Wimpy Kid series has thus far sold 42 million books).

As he begins 7th grade, Greg and his older brother - and chief tormentor - Rodrick must deal with their parents` misguided attempts to have them bond.

Fans can meet actors Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron and Devon Bostick on Wednesday, March 16 and the Barnes & Noble / Tribeca, located at 97 Warren Street (at Greenwich Street). Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules opens on March 25.

Tom Shadyac brought us such movies like "Ace Ventura", "Liar, Liar" and "Bruce Almighty" - but his latest flick "I AM" is a departure for the Hollywood hit maker.

I AM, a prismatic and probing exploration of our world, what's wrong with it, and what we can do to make it better, represents Tom Shadyac's first foray into non-fiction following a career as one of Hollywood's leading comedy practitioners, with such successful titles as "Ace Ventura," "Liar Liar," and "Bruce Almighty" to his credit.

I AM recounts what happened to the filmmaker after a cycling accident left him incapacitated, possibly for good. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged a changed man. Disillusioned with life on the A-list, he sold his house, moved to a mobile home community, and decided to start life anew.

All proceeds derived from the release of I AM, in all media, will go to THE FOUNDATION FOR I AM, a not-for-profit established by Shadyac to fund various worthy causes and to educate the next generation about the very issues and problems explored in the film.

For more information, visit www.iamthemovie.com.

The four main characters of Disney's Shake It Up -- Davis Cleveland, Bella Thorne, Zendaya and Roshon Fegan -- dish about the behind-the-scenes of the hot new show and show off some dance moves.

The buddy comedy series Shake It Up, the first sitcom built around dance, introduces high spirited best friends CeCe Jones and Rocky Blue who land their dream job as background dancers on the most popular teen dance show Shake It Up, Chicago!

Now, between learning the latest dance styles, navigating the backstage antics of their "frenemies," balancing responsibilities at home and their newfound social status at school, the girls encounter plenty of comedic bumps in the road.

Shake It Up stars Bella Thorne as CeCe Jones; Zendaya as Raquel 'Rocky' Blue; Adam Irigoyen (Wizards Of Waverly Place) as Deuce Martinez; Davis Cleveland (Good Luck Charlie, Desperate Housewives) as Flynn Jones; Kenton Duty (Lost) as Gunther; and Roshon Fegan (Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam) as Ty Blue.

For more information, visit tv.disney.go.com.

Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek will celebrate 25 years of figure skating magic in the “Smucker’s Stars on Ice 25th Anniversary Tour”, which visits New York and New Jersey on April 1 and April 2.

He will join an all-star cast of some of the world’s most celebrated figure skaters including Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen, Figure Skating Icon Kurt Browning, and Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Ekaterina Gordeeva. Together, they will all pay homage to the brainchild of Figure Skating Legend Scott Hamilton.

2010 was a life-changing year for Evan. He was the underdog who won big at The Vancouver Olympics, after his victory he simultaneously starred in Dancing with the Stars and last year’s Smucker’s Stars on Ice Tour, as well as becoming a huge symbol of strength and hope for the American people. Now in 2011, Evan plans to continue his championship efforts by increasing his involvement with philanthropic organizations.

He plays Spencer on the popular kid's TV show iCarly, now actor Jerry Trainor is starring in a new TV movie for Nickelodeon.

Best Player, premiering Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. The two-hour, primetime movie follows Quincy (Trainor) and Chris (Jennette McCurdy), two online video game junkies who inadvertently learn that the real world can be just as exciting and rewarding as the virtual one.

On iCarly, Jerry Trainor plays Carly’s older brother Spencer Shay and Jennette McCurdy plays Sam Puckett, Carly’s best friend.

For more on Best Player, visit www.nick.com/player.

Shaunie O'Neal is the executive producer of VH1"s Basketball Wives, which scored big ratings for the network with its explosive and revealing season finale.

Shaunie will be here to talk about the two-part reunion special, and give advice to women about getting ones life back together after a divorce or any difficulty and how she manages to juggle her career (executive produces 2 shows, has a book coming out, has a shoe line about to hit stores, etc.) and motherhood.

Tabatha Coffey, the Aussie hairdresser extraordinaire from Bravo’s hit show Tabatha’s Salon Takeover sat down with PIX's Debra Alfarone this week to wait out Alt Side parking. And people, she’s nice! “When I’m in work mode, I’m no different in my own salon than when I’m in someone else’s salon, that’s Tabatha at work. But - Tabatha - when she hangs out, she’s different.”

Tabatha shared her least favorite hairstyle (the mullet), what you should tip your hairdresser (for good service, 20%) and whether people are brave enough to ask her on the street for hair advice (yes).

Coffey has been a hairdresser for 30 years, She started when she was 14 in her native Australia, then moved to London to study with Vidal Sassoon. She got her big TV break on the reality hairdressing competition show, Shear Genius. She didn’t win, but she was voted fan favorite. Then Bravo came calling to see if she wanted to do a show. Tabatha’s Salon Takeover was born. Now, it’s in its thirrd season.

Alexis Bellino and Gretchen Rossi of The Real Housewives of Orange County stopped by to talk about the sixth season of the reality show, which premieres on March 6.

In the sixth season of the original series that started the hit franchise, Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney, Gretchen Rossi, and Alexis Bellino welcome new beautiful blonde, Peggy Tanous, a 41-year old former model and now stay-at-home mom with poster girl good looks.

After a tough financial year, the O.C. ladies are bouncing back and living lavishly once more, as the series goes behind the gates for a voyeuristic look at the scandalous truths, mending friendships, rocky marriages, sizzling romances, and ever-changing loyalties inside the wealthy Southern California suburb.

Tamra also introduces the group to new gal-pal Fernanda Rocha, a 34-year old, hot Brazilian lesbian fitness instructor.

The Real Housewives of Orange County premieres on March 6. For more information, visit www.bravotv.com.

NYU Film School student and now Oscar Award winning filmmaker Luke Matheny stopped by to talk about his Academy Award win for Best Live-Action Short "God of Love."

“God of Love” is a comedic short film written and directed by Luke Matheny. The story follows the adventures of lounge-singing darts champion Raymond Goodfellow, whose prayers are answered -- literally -- when he receives a package of passion-inducing darts.

For more on Luke, visit www.lukemathenyfilms.com.

The gorgeous and talented, Laz Alonso was chosen as one of Variety`s 'Top Ten Actors to Watch in 2009' and can next be seen top lining the A&E drama Breakout Kings that will premiere March 6. The show is about an unconventional partnership of U.S. marshals and a group of convicts who join forces to catch fugitives on the run, will shoot in Toronto and go into production in the fall.

Laz will also star opposite Paula Patton in the romantic comedy Jumping the Broom (May 6, 2011) for Columbia Pictures and tells the story of the clash of two families from opposite ends of the socioeconomic spectrum meeting for the first time during a weekend wedding in Martha's Vineyard.

For more on Breakout Kings, visit www.aetv.com/breakout-kings.

We're re-living the 80s thanks to Topher Grace's new movie Take Me Home Tonight. Tamsen met up with Grace, who is the star and producer of the comedy which he describes as "the lost John Hughes movie." He stars alongside he stars alongside Dan Fogler, Anna Faris and Teresa Palmer.

"Follow an aimless college grad (Grace) who pursues his dream girl (Palmer) at a wild Labor Day weekend party. He, his twin sister (Faris) and their best friend (Fogler) struggle with their burgeoning adulthood over the course of the night," says IMDB on the movie.

Take Me Home Tonight his theaters on March 4. For more on Dan, visit www.dan-fogler.com.

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried stopped by to talk about his new book Rubber Balls and Liquor. He also has a performance tonight at Caroline's and we'll get his take on "the newest drug on the market" -- Charlie Sheen.

For more on Gilbert, visit www.gilbertgottfried.com. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.carolines.com.

Alonzo Bodden is one of the co-hosts of the new show Inside the Vault, along with Cris Collingsworth and Jill Wagner, which airs Sundays on PIX 11.

Inside The Vault is an engaging new series that explores what excites, inspires and drives today’s man. From his appetite for the finest food and drink, his love of sports and his fashion sense to his gadget obsessions and travel exploits, a whole lot of ground will be uncovered.

Alonzo just released a new DVD called Who's Paying Attention and since winning it all on The Last Comic Standing, Alonzo has been a regular on The Tonight Show and Adam Corrolla's Radio Show.

For more on Inside The Vault, visit www.insidethevault.tv.

Thomas & Friends are making tracks to New York City in their live touring stage show Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage in "Thomas Saves the Day."

The musical adventure opens at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 5th through Sunday March 6th, 2011 for six performances. Sir Topham Hatt is the Controller of the Railway. He did a "rail report" with our Jill Nicolini.

For more on "Thomas Saves The Day," visit www.thomasandfriends.com/ca/parents/thomaslive.html.

Native New Yorker, Tony Award winner, comedian/filmmaker and author Dan Fogler was here to take us back to the '80s with his new movie Take Me Home Tonight in which he stars alongside Topher Grace, Anna Faris and Teresa Palmer.

"Follow an aimless college grad (Grace) who pursues his dream girl (Palmer) at a wild Labor Day weekend party. He, his twin sister (Faris) and their best friend (Fogler) struggle with their burgeoning adulthood over the course of the night," says IMDB on the movie.

Take Me Home Tonight his theaters on March 4. For more on Dan, visit www.dan-fogler.com.

Project Runway alum Christian Siriano is one of the creators of SendTheTrend.com.

SendTheTrend (brain child of Christian Siriano, Divya Gugnani, CEO and Mariah Chase, president) is an e-commerce fashion site featuring customized fashion accessories based on recommendations from the users style survey.

The first time you sign on to the site (free of charge) you fill our a style survey which identifies your fashion style i.e edgy, conservative, etc. Every item on the site is $29.95 (free shipping) and each month a new accessories is recommended from the style gurus based on your survey results. Accessories include fashion jewelry, sunglasses and scarves.

Tamsen, Jilll and Linda took the style survey. They will model the items that the site matched them up with. For more information, visit SendTheTrend.com.

Alexia, Lea and Adrienne of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Miami stopped by to talk about the show's series premiere on Tuesday.

The Real Housewives of Miami follows six of the most connected and influential women of Miami as they live their lives to the fullest in this sunny city where the party never stops.

For more on The Real Housewives of Miami, visit www.bravotv.com.

At just 11-years-old, actress Carly Rose Sonenclar is a pretty busy actress. The pint sized star can currently be seen on PBS Kids’ The Electric Company and due to star in the Broadway musical “Wonderland.” She shared her secrets to breaking into showbiz with PIX11 Morning News’ Jill Nicolini.

Many of you may have grown up with The Electric Company. The show continues to entertain children as well educate. New episodes air on Monday afternoons. Produced by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the new season of the innovative program stays relevant by continuing its focus on literacy and highlighting the vocabulary of mathematics. The modern adaptation of the daily half-hour show comes back with new original animations, toe-tapping music videos and exciting narrative storylines. Plus, two new characters and an all new celebrity line-up are sure to get kids hollering, “Hey You GUUUUUYYS!”

And of course, be sure to catch Carly Rose Sonenclar in the Broadway musical "Wonderland." "Wonderland" begins previews on Broadway March 21st and opens on April 17th at the Marquis Theatre. To purchase tickets or learn more about the show, go to www.wonderlandonbroadway.com.

Mogul and mom Kimora Lee Simmons is heading to PS 208 (Alain L. Locke Elementary School on 111th St) as part of Bounty's 3rd Annual Make A Clean Difference Campaign. The Make a Clean Difference campaign is a national cleaning effort led by Bounty to provide much needed cleaning supplies to classrooms across the country.

We also spoke to her reality show Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane on the Style Network. This Sunday’s episode features a fabulous event with Kimora’s company KLS and non-profit org Dress for Success where 100 women participants had a complete makeover and received fashion and beauty tips. The season finale is on March 6th and Kimora spoke about the last two episodes of the fourth season and upcoming projects she has.

For more on the Make A Clean Difference Campaign and Kimora, visit www.facebook.com/bounty and kls.com.

This week's Friday Forecaster is comedienne Whitney Cummings. She gave us the weather forecast and talked to us about performing at Caroline's this weekend. For tickets and show times, visit www.carolines.com.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Actor/comedian Bill Bellamy will be performing a comedy show on Feb. 19th at Rutgers which is a fundraiser for Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand who was paralyzed playing last year. Bill is a Rutgers alumnus.

Bill Bellamy and friends will host "Laugh to Heal," on Saturday, February 19 at 8pm in the Rutgers Athletic Center (The RAC). Tickets are $15 for college students, $20 to $20 for the general public and $50 for VIPs. For more information, visit www.scarletknights.com/believe.

Actor Brandon T. Jackson stopped by to talk about starring alongside Martin Lawrence in the new comedy flick Big Momma's: Like Father, Like Son.

The movie is about FBI agent Malcolm Turner (Lawrence) and his stepson Trent (Jackson) go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder.

Big Momma's: Like Father, Like Son hits theaters on tomorrow, February 18.

Cris Collinsworth, the host of Inside The Vault, talked to us via satellite about his new syndicated TV series showcasing stories, insights and lively conversations that explore today’s man. From his appetite for the finest food and drink, his love of sports and his fashion sense to his gadget obsessions and travel exploits, a whole lot of ground will be uncovered.

For more information, visit www.insidethevault.tv.

Sean Garrett is an American singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer. He has produced 17 No. 1 singles in only seven years of producing music. That number puts him in fifth place on the Billboard list of producers with the most number one hits. Garrett is the only producer to achieve this measure of success in under a decade, and is also the only active hip hop producer that is mentioned on the Billboard list of producers with the most number one hits.

Garrett is responsible for a series of chart-topping compositions, most notably Usher's "Yeah!", Jesse McCartney's hit "How Do You Sleep?," which become a chart topper and one of the biggest 2009 songs, as It went on to become the 86th biggest song in the U.S. for 2009.

Wrestling superstar Chris Jericho stopped by to talk about his follow-up book to to his New York Times bestseller A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex. His new book is Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Steps.

A Lion's Tale gave readers a portrait of Jericho as a young man. Fighting his way through Mexico, rinky-dink leagues and a battery of thieving, sleazy promoters/managers, the book ended with the author's WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) debut.

Never one to leave his fans hanging, as demonstrated by his recent return to wrestling glory, Jericho now tells the story of life in the big leagues. But "making it" in the premier wrestling league in the world comes with its own set of obstacles and hard lessons. Jericho, in his witty, hilarious, and surprisingly endearing manner, lays it all out: the good, the bad, and the spandex.

Sports broadcasting legend Dick Vitale has teamed up with Sunkist Soda to make this college basketball season the most "Slammin', Bammin' and Jammin'" one yet.

Vitale, of course is known for such catchphrases as, “He’s Awesome Baby!” “Are You Kidding Me?” And of course—“He’s a PTP’er (Prime-Time Player), Baby.” He's searching for his next big catchphrase with the help of Sunkist.

Sunkist fans can log onto SunkistSoda.com to submit their ideas for Dickie V's next famous catchphrase as part of The Sunkist Catchphrase that Pays contest and a chance to win one of eight $10,000 weekly cash prizes.

Vitale also spoke about who he thinks will the NCAA championship and who the biggest underdogs will be this year during March Madness.

Wrestling superstar Paul “Triple H” Levesque is on his way to becoming a movie star with his leading role in movie The Chaperone, which opens February 18. The film also stars Ariel Winter, Kevin Corrigan, José Zuniga, Yeardley Smith, Kevin Rankin and Enrico Colantoni.

He plays Ray Bradstone -- the "the best wheel man in the business" -- the bank robbery business, that is. Just out of prison, he is determined to go straight and be the best parent he can be to his daughter and make amends with his ex-wife, Lynne (Gish).

After trying everything he can to re-connect with his family to no avail, and struggling in vain to find honest work, his old bank-robbing crew, led by Phillip Larue (Corrigan), offers him one last job. He signs on as their getaway driver – only to change his mind at the last second.

What prompts this change of heart is an opportunity: Sally is going on a class field trip to the New Orleans Natural History Museum and Ray has been asked to be the chaperone. It’s his last chance to be the father he always wanted to be. Sally and her class are in for one of the craziest field trips ever.

For more on te movie, visit www.thechaperonethemovie.com.

Ben Vereen stopped by to talk about his upcoming performance at The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

Ben Vereen won the Tony Award for his renowned performance in Bob Fosse’s Pippin, and has also starred on Broadway in Wicked, Fosse, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Jelly’s Last Jam, Grind, A Christmas Carol and I’m Not Rappaport. He recently guest starred on How I Met Your Mother and previously appeared on Grey’s Anatomy (Prism Award), Law & Order: CI, and starred in the Hallmark movie An Accidental Friendship (NAACP Nom.). Recently he starred in the new play Fetch Clay, Make Man, directed by Des McAnuff, which will open on Broadway next year.

The Times Square's landmark concert venue, will present Ben Vereen this Friday, February 18 at 8pm. Tickets are on sale now for $50 and $45 through Ticketmaster, 212-307-4100 or www.ticketmaster.com, or by visiting The Town Hall Box Office at 123 West 43rd Street, 212-840-2824.

Hayden Panettiere and Academy Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden star in the captivating Lifetime Original movie Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy, which premieres on Monday, February 21 at 9pm. The movie is based on the international headline-grabbing story of the now infamous American exchange student accused by Italian authorities of brutally killing her roommate.

Charlie the Tuna 50th Birthday - Former "Bachelorette" Jillian Harris stopped by the WPIX studios this morning with her new "older man," Charlie the Tuna. StarKist is commemorating its Iconic Spokes-Tuna's 50th Birthday with a Celebration in New York City's Times Square. Harris and Charlie will co-host the birthday festivities on Military Island in Times Square from 11AM-4PM on today. Consumers will have the opportunity to interact with the beloved icon and reality star through exciting games, free giveaways and photo opportunities. Charlie won't be the only one getting a smooch at his 50th celebration: fans will have the chance to make their best "fish-kiss" pucker, to be projected on the famous New York City Reuters JumboTron. For every "fish-kiss" photo snapped, StarKist will make a donation to the American Heart Association (with a maximum donation of $10,000).

Steve Wilkos stopped by the studio to give his take on today's hot topics, including Lindsay Lohan and the Craigslist Congressman.

For more on Steve Wilkos' visit, go to www.stevewilkos.com

Dara Torres , the first American swimmer to compete in five Olympic Games and has won a total of 12 Olympic medals in her career, stopped by the studio to talk about hosting an event called "Get Healthy in 2011." The event is with NXT Nutritionals, who makes an all-natural sweetener called SUSTA sharing her favorite techniques for getting - and staying - healthy.

In 2008, Dara captured the hearts and minds of people of all ages when she launched her comeback as a new mother at the age of 41 - eight years since her last Olympics when she retired from competitive swimming.

A new year might mean a new direction for The Jerry Springer Show. For the first time in its 20-year history, guests on the show don't just come to blows to resolve issues --they're trying an entirely different approach with a dance-off. Jerry SprInger was here to talk about his crazy show and a special episode with Tom Bergeron.

The Jerry Springer Show airs weekdays at 11am on PIX 11. Be sure to check out tomorrow's "Dancing Queens" episode with special guest Tom Bergeron.

Erin Heatherton is a Victoria's Secret Angel and she has a secret to share. She's offering up tips on buying lingerie for three personality types, plus sharing her ideal date story.

For more on Victoria's Secret and Erin Heatherton, visit vsallaccess.victoriassecret.com.

Michael Oher, the Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle who had his inspiring story and football career told in the critically acclaimed movie The Blind Side , stopped by to talk about his book I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to The Blind Side and Beyond.

Looking back on how he went from being a homeless child in Memphis to playing in the NFL, Michael talks about the goals he had for himself in order to break out of the cycle of poverty, addiction, and hopelessness that trapped his family for so long. He recounts poignant stories growing up in the projects and running from child services and foster care over and over again in search of some familiarity. Eventually he grasped onto football as his ticket out of the madness and worked hard to make his dream into a reality.

But Oher also knew he would not be successful alone. With his adoptive family, the Touhys, and other influential people in mind, he describes the absolute necessity of seeking out positive role models and good friends who share the same values to achieve one's dreams. Sharing untold stories of heartache, determination, courage, and love, I Beat the Odds is an incredibly rousing tale of one young man's quest to achieve the American dream.

I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to The Blind Side and Beyond is available in stores now. You can meet Michael in person at a book signing at Barnes & Noble 5th Avenue (at 46th street) today, Wednesday, February 9 at 12:30pm.

She sings. She writes and she's quite "social." The former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub has a brand new gig and she's here to give us the inside scoop.

The new show Social on Wealth-TV follows Staub as she socializes and attends exclusive events with her vast network of celebrity friends in a modern re-imagination of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

In the series, Danielle will choose an event to attend from her busy social calendar, and then handpick a celebrity friend to visit and accompany her to the event. She will then turn to her inner circle comprised of her manager, hairdresser and two daughters to help her prepare for the celeb visit.

Once there, Danielle will embark on a fun tour of the celeb home before heading to the event that can range from a birthday party to a private suite at a ballgame to a black tie charity gala.

The series was created by Cary Sandoval and is executive produced by Cary Sandoval and Phil Berger. For more inforamtion, visit www.wealthtv.com.

Funnymen Shawn and Marlon Wayans are set to perform live at Caroline's on Broadway this Valentine's Day weekend. Their return to their hometown of New York is part of a multi-city comedy tour.

Members of the Comedy's First Family, Marlon and Shawn Wayans got their start on FOX TV's In Living Color, the ground-breaking sketch comedy series created and produced by their older brothers Damon and Keenan Ivory Wayans.

After In Living Color, Marlon and Shawn struck out on their own, starring in the WB's long-running sitcom The Wayans Bros. A string of box office blockbusters such as Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man and Dance Flick soon followed.

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

Young actress Bailee Madison stopped by the studio to talk about her role in the film Just Go With It, starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.

In the film, Bailee plays the precocious and adorable Maggie, the daughter of Aniston's character Katherine, the loyal assistant to Sandler's character Danny. To cover up a lie and land the woman of his dreams Danny enlists Katherine's help by pretending to be his ex-wife and Maggie his daughter. The scheme starts to unravel once the pretend family travels to Hawaii and the lie gets harder to maintain.

Bailee has also been added to the cast of Disney Channel's Emmy Award-winning Wizards of Waverly Place, in which she will play Maxine, in a story arc running through the series' fourth season.

When not working, Madison enjoys cooking and baking, spending time with her family and dog Maddy and devotes her time to the charitable group, the Starlight Foundation.

Just Go With It opens in New York on Febryary 8 and nationwide on February 11th. For more information, visit justgowithit-movie.com. Bailee Madison will make an appearance at Planet Hollywood in Times Square today at 5pm.

Actress Tika Sumpter stopped by to talk about her new role as Raina Thorpe on Gossip Girl production.

Tika just recently joined the cast and will be on Gossip Girl through the end of the season. In the show, Raina and her father, Russell Thorpe (Michael Boatman), a former associate of Chuck's father, return to Manhattan from Chicago with some unfinished business for our Upper East Siders. Tika made her first appearance on last Monday's episode.

Fans will remember the actress for many years on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.

You can catch Gossip Girl tonight at 9pm on PIX 11. For more information, visit www.cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl.

Comedienne Tammy Pescatelli balances her family and her growing career with a lot of laughs on WE tv's new series, A Stand Up Mother.

Tune in for a look at her hectic, relatable and often comical life. She's performing at Caroline's through Sunday, February 6th. She'll show us how to make a family recipe, ideal for busy moms.

For more on A Stand-Up Mother, visit www.wetv.com/a-stand-up-mother.

Actress Alexis Bledel stopped talks about life after the CW's Gilmore Girls and her current gig on Broadway in the play "Love, Loss and What I Wore."

"Love, Loss, and What I Wore" is an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman, as well as on the recollection of the Ephrons' friends.

Like the popular book, "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women can relate to. The production is performed by a rotating cast of five all-star actors, who will perform in four-week cycles.

For tickst and more information, visit www.lovelossonstage.com.

Fashion designer and star of The City Whitney Port stopped by to talk about her new book out called True Whit: Designing a Live of Style, Beauty, and Fun, which is available in stores now.

Whitney shares her unique style philosophy, including when to break the rules, her family's influence on her sense of style, and her perfect outfits for any occasion—from meeting your guy's parents to wowing an interviewer for a job. Whitney also details what young women really want to know, like what to eat when the mid-afternoon munchies strike, how to throw an impromptu party, and how to hide a hangover.

With hundreds of photos and chock-full of must-have lists and style favorites, this colorful scrapbook features pics from Whitney's personal photo albums and from major moments in her life, including on the runway, at her private birthday bash, and out on the town with friends. And for the first time, Whitney shares the true reality of an emerging fashion designer, highlighting her creative process, sketches, and fabrics.

For more information, visit whitneyport.celebuzz.com.

Young actor Bradley Steven Perry, one of the stars of the Disney family sitcom Good Luck Charlie. stopped by to talk about his co-starring role Ashley Tisdale (CW's Hellcats) in the upcoming movie Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure.

In the movie, Brandon plays he plays Sharpay's No. 1 enemy, Roger Elliston III, a precocious young dog owner. The movie will be released on DVD April 19.

"Lombardi" at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre alongside actress Judith Light as Marie Lombardi.

Sport produces great human drama and there is no greater sports icon to bring to theatrical life than Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi, unquestionably one of the most inspirational and quotable personalities of all time.

Though football’s Super Bowl trophy is named for him, few know the real story of Lombardi the man—his inspirations, his passions and ability to drive people to achieve what they never thought possible. Directed by Tony nominee Thomas Kail (In the Heights), "Lombardi" is based on the best-selling biography When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss.

The play has received great reviews. All week long in honor of the Super Bowl, several former NFL players will be signing autographs after the show.

Millionaire Matchmaker’s Patti Stanger stopped by the show to talk to us about Valentine's Day, how to get married in a year and her partnership with Cotonelle.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, matters of the heart are on nearly everyone’s mind. Whether looking for love or hoping to spice up an existing one, Patti opened up about her new DVD, Married in a Year, and share her expert relationship tips. Married in a Year takes viewers step-by-step through Patti’s 12-month action plan, from meeting and attracting the right mate to sealing the deal and making love last.

Patti is also partnering with Cottonelle to launch “Make the Ultra Switch” Sweepstakes, which is giving away 90 prizes in 90 days – all designed to help people make those little switches that can make all the difference in their relationships.

For more on Patti Stanger, visit www.pattistanger.net and ultra.cottonelle.com/

Superbowl Champion and MVP Kurt Warner stopped by our studio to talk about his work with Duracell to support volunteer fire departments. We also talked about his Super Bowl predictions, the NFL labor situation, and all things football.

There are 23,000 volunteer fire departments in the U.S. Half of the departments don’t have enough personal alert system devices and 65 percent don’t have enough portable radios to equip all responders on a shift*.

The Power Those Who Protect Us battery donation program was created by Duracell, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council, to provide batteries to volunteer firefighters to help power the life-saving devices used by them throughout the year in their communities.

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As the third season of the Real Housewife of Atlanta comes to an end, Nene Leakes met up with our Tamsen Fadal to talk about the feuding housewives and facing off with "the Donald" in the boardroom on Celebrity Apprentice.

The Real Housewife of Atlanta airs Sundays at 10pm on Bravo.

Actress Shay Mitchell returns to ABC Family's hit series Pretty Little Liars this January as the bi-sexual teenager, Emily Fields.

This coming season Emily has come to terms with her sexuality and has decided to come out of the closet as a lesbian. With the continued coverage in the media on teen suicide due to bullying and the lack of outlets where young adults feel comfortable discussing this, the show is hoping to open up a controversial subject that will reach out to those in the same position. Pretty Little Liars earned the Teen Choice Award for "Choice Summer TV Show" and has become the newest teen indulgence on the small screen.

Pretty Little Liars airs on ABC Family.

Child actress Kelsey Chow is all grown-up and attending Columbia University. She currently stars on Disney XD's Pair of Kings, but is best known for her role on the CW's One Tree Hill.

Kelsey took Tamsen to her favorite coffee shop near school and talked to her about what she's studying and how's she's coping with dorm life.

For more on Kelsey, visit kelseychow.com.

Actor Matthew Settle stopped by to talk about his role as Rufus Humphrey and the return of Gossip Girl from their holiday haitus.

New episodes of Gossip Girl air tonight at 9pm on PIX 11. For more information, visit www.cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl.

The stars of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Taylor Armstrong and Adrienne Maloof stopped by to talk about the season finale and their upcoming explosive reunion.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills offers a glimpse inside the world of luxurious wealth and pampered privilege, where being seen and who you know is everything. These women are in the center of it all and they have the mansions, the cars, and the diamonds to prove it. From heiresses to entrepreneurs to a family of child actresses – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills deliver the star power and the drama.

For more information, visit www.bravotv.com.

Our Tamsen Fadal caught up with Star Jones to talk about the newest career move she's taken as editor-at-large of Uptown Magazine.

Star also opens up about her failed marriage, upcoming book and her experience shooting Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump.

Actress Sarah Shahi, the star of the new USA Network show Fairly Legal, stopped by to talk to us about the show's series premiere and her character Kate Reed, a legal mediator.

Says USA of the show: "Kate Reed (Shahi) is a firm believer that justice can always be found-even if it's not always in the courtroom. Once a lawyer at her family's esteemed San Francisco firm, Kate's frustration with the legal system led her to a new career as a mediator. Thanks to her innate understanding of human nature, thorough legal knowledge, and wry sense of humor, Kate is a natural when it comes to dispute resolution. Except, it seems, when it comes to conflicts in her own life.

Formerly Hugh Hefner's girlfriend and star of Girls Next Door, Holly Madison has definitely made her mark in Las Vegas as a headlining entertainer, but this season she takes her professional and personal life to a whole new level when Holly's World premieres Sunday, January 23 at 10:30pm on E!

The hit series follows the blonde beauty and her group of off-the-wall friends as they live, work and play in Sin City. This season, Holly reveals intimate details of her budding new romance with her singer/boyfriend Jack Barakat from the band All Time Low.

Professionally, Holly is at the top of her game, but is thrown for a loop when a mandate comes down from the Peepshow producers for her to lose weight, prompting the star to go to battle against the choreographer about promoting a healthy body image to her fans.

For more on Holly, visit www.hollymadison.com.

Actress Lucy Lawless stopped by to talk about her role as Lucretia on Spartacus: Gods of the Arena which premieres January 21 at 10pm on Starz.

Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed though the gates onto the sand. Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, the highly anticipated prequel to Starz' hit series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, tells the story of the original Champion of the House of Batiatus.

Gannicus (Dustin Clare) in a more ruthless time before Spartacus’ arrival where honor was just finding it’s way into the arena. As the prequel begins, Quintus Batiatus (John Hannah) is the acting Lanista while his father Titus (Jeffrey Thomas) is on an extended visit to Sicilia.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and six-time Pro Bowler Terrell Owens and a six-time Pro Bowler stopped by to talk about his football predictions, his TV shows and his charities.

Off the field, Terrell is involved in many charities including The National Alzheimer's Project Act. He will host Terrell Owens Speakeasy Soiree in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association.

The National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) has been one of the top legislative priorities for the Alzheimer's Association for some time and at the end of this legislative session it passed both the House and the Senate and its was signed by President Obama just after the first of the year.

For more on Terrell's event and the National Alzheimer's Project Act, visit www.terrellowens.com and www.alz.org/NAPA.

Fred Armisen has made us crack up with his uncanny impersonations of Governor Paterson, Joy Behar and most recently Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Now, the SNL star is here with his co-star and co-creator to talk about their new show Portlandia.

Portlandia is an original short-based comedy series executive produced by Lorne Michaels, and created, written by and starring Armisen and Carrie Brownstein (Sleater-Kinney vocalist/guitarist). Each episode draws viewers into Portlandia, the creators' dreamy and absurd rendering of Portland, Oregon.

Guest stars include Kyle MacLachlan (Sex & The City), Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation), Selma Blair (Hellboy), Heather Graham (The Hangover) and Jason Sudeikis (SNL).

Portlandia irs Tuesdays at 10:30pm on IFC.

Former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi stopped by the studio to talk about her involvement with the kick off of the 2011 Folgers Jingle Contest that will award an aspiring artist $25,000, a private mentoring session with Kara and the chance to appear in a future commercial.

Kara also spoke about her life after American Idol and her continued work as executive vice president of talent development for Warner Bros Records. She also has an upcoming song-writing competition show on Bravo tentatively titled Going Platinum.

Kara's production company, Arthouse Entertainment, writers and producers just received 11 Grammy nominations this year including two nominations for Record of the Year.

For six seasons, we watched Tatyana Ali grow up before our eyes on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But she's a child no longer, she deals with major life issues on her new show >Love That Girl.

Ali was just nominated for two NAACP Image awards this year. One for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for Love That Girl and the other for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for The Young and the Restless.

For more information, visit www.lovethatgirltv.com.

Oprah Winfrey proclaimed her "a force to be reckoned with in the new millenium" and comedienne Sommore stoped by to show us why she is a Queen of Comedy.

Sommore will be performing at Carolines on Broadway this weekend. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.carolines.com.

Actors Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Pooch Hall stopped by to talk the revival of their hit show The Game, which was cancelled two years ago but was brought back on air on BET due to the outpouring of fan support and protests.

The Game stars Tia Mowry-Hardrict as Melanie Barnett, who is thrust into the world of professional football when her boyfriend becomes a wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers. The series follows Melanie as she struggles with the ups and downs of having a "famous" other half and a new group of friends - the other players' wives. The Game also stars Coby Bell, Hosea Chanchez, Brittany Daniel and Wendy Raquel Robinson.

The Game airs Tuesdays at 10pm on BET.

Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons stopped by to talk about the release of his new book Super Rich: A Guide to Having it All.

The book is not about being "Super Rich" in the monetary sense. Rather, it explores how being 'super rich' is rooted in consciousness something much deeper than money and show.

Super Rich: A Guide to Having it All hit stands this week and fans can meet Russell at a book signing tonight at Borders Penn Plaza between 6pm to 8pm.

Actor/comedian Paul Mooney one of the most influential,successful and well respected comedians around.

He used to write jokes for Richard Pryor and was a regular on Chappelle Show. One of his memorable characters on Chappelle Show was "Negrodamus" -- a character that could supposedly see into the future.

Mooney will channel that character to give us his 2011 predictions on everything from politics to pop culture and his take on hot topics in the news today.

Many know him from his role as Nick Sabotka from HBO's The Wire. Now with many upcoming projects, actor Pablo Schreiber is definitely making a name for himself and staying away from big brother Liev's shadow.

Pablo topped by to talk about starring in the upcoming FX show Lights Out; and starring in the Sundance hit happythankyoumoreplease (directed by How I Met Your Mother's Josh Radnor) which will be released February 18 and the off-Broadway show "Gruesome Playground Injuries" at Second Stage , which goes into previews in January and opens January 31.

Gossip Girl actress Jessica Szohr stopped by to talk about her stripping off her clothes to model the second SoBe skinsuit, which was shot in Costa Rica.

Along with the SoBe shoot, Jessica will also be featured in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, which is on newsstands on Febriary 15th. She also spoke about her upcoming movies Love, Wedding, Marriage in whcih she co-stars with Mandy Moore and Kellan Lutz, as well as the indie film Art Machine.

New episodes of Gossip Girl return on Monday, January 24 at 9pm on PIX11.

Actor Ron Perlman stopped by to talk about his new movie Season of the Witch in which he stars alongside Nicolas Cage, which opens in theaters on Friday.

Perlman (Hellboy, Hellboy II, Sons of Anarchy) stars as Felson in this supernatural action adventure about a heroic Crusader named Behmen (Cage) and his closest friend who return home after decades of fierce fighting, only to find their world destroyed by the Plague.

The church elders, convinced that a girl accused of being a witch is responsible for the devastation, command the two to transport the strange girl to a remote monastery where monks will perform an ancient ritual to rid the land of her curse.

They embark on a harrowing, action-filled journey that will test their strength and courage as they discover the girl's dark secret and find themselves battling a terrifyingly powerful force that will determine the fate of the world.

Season of the Witch opens on Friday, January 7.

Mummenschanz are playing a special three-week holiday engagement in New York City up to January 8 at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, located in Greenwich Village. They stopped by the studio to give us a taste of their show with their Toilet Paper Performance and Mr. and Mrs. Masks trick.

For nearly four decades, Mummenschanz has captivated audiences worldwide with its groundbreaking and transformative visual theater. The troupe creates a playful and uniquely memorable experience through an inventive use of forms, shadow and light, and inventive manipulation of sculptural, expressive masks.

In the surreal, comic, wordless universe of Mummenschanz, the ordinary becomes extraordinary when common materials and everyday objects--such as wires, tubes, boxes, and even toilet paper--all spring to life as fantastical characters. Abstract shapes and forms also interact in surprising ways to reveal some timeless truths about human connections and relationships. The result is a wonder-filled, visually stunning spectacle and family entertainment that sparks the imagination and transcends cultural barriers.

To buy tickets or for more info, visit mummenschanzNYC.com.

Actress Gillian Jacobs stopped by live! She plays Britta Perry, the twenty-something dropout who has something to prove, in NBC's "Community." You can catch "Community" Thursdays on NBC. And the "Community" Christmas Episode will air Saturday, December 25th on NBC.

Radio personality/comedian Ed Lover is hosting his annual Holiday Show at Caroline's this weekend and talked about leaving his longtime gig at Power 105.1 FM.

Acotr/comedian Kevin Hart stopped by to talk about his role in the upcoming comedy Little Fockers.

The test of wills between Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro) and Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) escalates to new heights of comedy in the third installment of the blockbuster series-Little Fockers. Laura Dern, Jessica Alba and Harvey Keitel join the returning all-star cast for a new chapter of the worldwide hit franchise.

Dr. Elmo, the voice and wit behind the ubiquitous Christmas classic "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer," returns to his beloved bluegrass roots with a new holiday album, Bluegrass Christmas.

Originally a bluegrass artist prior to selling 11 million copies of "Grandma," the Kentucky native recorded the album with a clever reworking of his signature song; a new, instrumental and - yes - bluegrass version for the disc along other holiday fare including "Jingle Bells," "Greensleeves" and "Deck the Halls."

For more on Dr. Elmo, visit www.drelmo.com.

Music producer Teddy Riley stopped by to talk about the new Michael Jackson music album.

MICHAEL is the much anticipated album of newly completed recordings from Michael Jackson. The creative process never stopped for the King of Pop who was always planning for his next album; unbeknownst to many fans around the world Michael Jackson was writing and recording songs continuously everywhere from a friend’s home in New Jersey to studios in Las Vegas and Los Angeles with a small group of handpicked collaborators.

Now, through the unique stories that will be told about the songs that comprise MICHAEL, fans will get mind-blowing insight into how this artist worked and a chance to hear the songs he most recently created along with tracks that Michael had a desire to bring to fruition.

MICHAEL is avilable in stores now.

Actress Molly Shannon is partnering with Centrum to search for "America's Most Amazingly Energized Woman," encouraging people to nominate someone they know at www.LoveFeelingHealthy.com.

Molly also chatted about motherhood, her current role in "Promises Promises", and her upcoming projects.

Singer Ben Folds stopped by the studio to talk about his current gig as a judge on NBC's hit show The Sing-Off.

Folds, the lead singer of the popular Ben Folds 5 music group, is also in town for a concert at the Beacon Theatre on December 14. His album Lonely Avenue, which as inspired by Nick Hornby's book of the same name, is available on vinyl. That's right, Ben Folds is bringing vinyl back!

For more on Ben Folds, visit www.benfolds.com.

Actor Skandar Keynes stopped by to talk about his role as Edmund Pevensie in the new movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

"Lucy (Georgie Henley) and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace (Georgie Henley) where they meet up with Prince Caspian (Georgie Henley) for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader. Along the way they encounter dragons, dwarves, merfolk, and a band of lost warriors before reaching the edge of the world," says IMDB of the movie.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader hits theaters on December 10.

Archie Griffin college football's only two-time Heisman Trophy winner and now he is one of the judges of the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. Griffin spoke about the award and who he thinks are contenders for the year's Heisman Trophy.

The Wendy's High School Heisman Award recognizes the nation's most esteemed high school senior men and woman for excellence in academics, athletics and leadership.

Griffin's top picks for the Heisman Trophy are: QB Cameron Newton, Auburn Tigers; RB LaMichael James, Oregon Ducks; QB Andrew Luck, Stanford Cardinal; and QB Kellen Moore, Boise State Broncos.

For more on the Wendy's High School Heisman Award, visit www.wendysheisman.com.

Funny runs in their families and now comedians Charlie Murphy and Tony Rock are returning to their New York roots with a performance at the the NYCB Theater at Westbury. They also gave us their hilarious commentary on the biggest news stories of 2010.

Charlie and Tony will be sharing the stage Mike Yard and Freez Luv at the event hosted by 98.7 Kiss FM's own radio talent.

You can catch Charlie and Tony tomorrow night at NYCB Theater at Westbury at 8pm. For tickets and more information, visit www.charliemurphylive.com.

Celebrity Rehab's Sherry Gaba has spent over 13 years working in the Malibu rehab scene at high profile facilities such as Promises and is very well versed when it comes to all addictions.

Currently out on shelves, Sherry's new book, The Law of Sobriety, explores many of the anxieties involved in addiction.

Sherry is also be one of the key therapists in the much anticipated fourth season of Celebrity Rehab, which premiered on December 1. The much talked about season features Rachel Uchitel, Jeremy London and Eric Roberts.

Sherry Gaba, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach who has helped hundreds of people cope with lifelong addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, single parenting and divorce. Sherry specializes in individuals, couples, family, and group therapy. In addition to her monthly gig as a guest expert on Dr. Drew Pinksy's radio.

For more on Sherry Gaba, visit www.sgabatherapy.com.

Joey Pantoliano, also known as Joey Pants, is working on his new documentary called No Kidding Me Too. It is his intimate look at his mental disease and how he breaks down the walls of perception and ignorance.

Joey's upcoming book that he is working on-also the point here is because he is dyslexic he is doing a special audio book on audible.com that he wants to shed light on and the element of learning to read through this mode of literature.

He has also started a new pasta line with his business partner called Pepe and Pants which they are being honored by The Boys and Girls Club of Hoboken which also will have the Cake Boss sharing in their honoring as well.

For more on Joey Pants, visit www.joeypants.com.

Actress Ashley Benson, one of the main stars of ABC Family's hit series Pretty Little Liars, stopped by the studio to talk about her role in the new holiday movie Christmas Cupid, premiering on Sunday, December 12 during ABC Family's annual "25 Days of Christmas" event.

Christina Milian stars as high powered Hollywood publicist, Sloane, who finds herself haunted by the ghost of her recently departed infamous client Caitlin (Benson). With just days away from Christmas, Caitlin takes Sloane on a journey to meet the ghosts of her ex-boyfriends from the past,present and future to try and guide her to true love, in a modern day take on Charles Dickens' holiday classic story of A Christmas Carol.

Christmas Cupid airs Sunday, December 12 on ABC Family.

Actors Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols, best known for their roles as Brooke and Julian on the CW show One Tree Hill, bring to life Gasoline Rainbows, a music compilation which 100 percent of proceeds to go to Global Green to benefit communities affected by Gulf oil spill.

Sophia and Austin travelled with Global Green, to Grand Isle, Louisiana, to visit the beaches and see the devastation wrought by the Deepwater Horizon spill first hand. Moved by the stretches of oil along the once-beautiful beaches, as well as the devastation to the wildlife, they decided to help in whatever way they could, and this compilation is a direct result of that.

Gasoline Rainbows is available now. One Tree Hill airs Tuesdays at 8pm on PIX 11.

Singer Nick Lachey stopped by to talk to us about kicking off the new season of his a cappella singing show on NBC The Sing Off.

The Sing-Off is a five-night one-of-a-kind battle of voices. Celebrity judges who will critique the singing groups with their expertise are Ben Folds (Ben Folds Five), Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men), and Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls).

The show will feature the country's top 10 a cappella groups performing popular songs like you've never heard them before. There's no lip-synching, backup bands, or safety net. They'll be singing for America's vote, with the winner walking away with the ultimate prize – a Sony Music recording contract and $100,000.

The season premiere of The Sing Off is Monday, December 6. The show will regularly air Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm on NBC.

Christmas comes in exactly 22 days and we're all getting in the spirit. Helping us do that with their own take on Christmas carols are The Superions, fronted by none other than Fred Schneider, formerly of The B-52's. We were also joined by the two other members of The Superions -- Noah Brodie and Dan Marshall.

The Superions' holiday album is called Destination Christmas and it's available in stores now. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/thesuperions or www.facebook.com/thesuperions.

On December 7th, 2010, Syfy fans will no longer have to imagine what the holidays would be like in their favorite quaint town of geniuses or government hideaway.

Two of Syfy's most popular original scripted series, Eureka and Warehouse 13, will debut special stand-alone holiday episodes, with Eureka airing at 9 pm ET/PT and Warehouse 13 airing at 10 pm ET/PT.

Actor Colin Ferguson, who plays Eureka's main character Jack Carter, stopped by to talk about the show's holiday special.

For more on Eureka, visit www.syfy.com/eureka.

They're back and they're ready for redemption -- Bravo's Top Chef congregates a dream team of 18 past chef'testants who nearly won the title to return to see if they have what it takes for the premiere of Top Chef All-Stars, tonight, Wednesday, December 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

The 2010 Primetime Emmy Award-winning "Top Chef" returns to New York City for season eight with host Padma Lakshmi and head judge chef Tom Colicchio, alongside judges Gail Simmons and new this seaon, best-selling author and chef, Anthony Bourdain.

We were joined by Chefs Angelo Sosa, Dale Talde and Stephen Asprinio.

For more on Top Chef All-Stars, visit www.bravotv.com/top-chef.

Formerly of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Dina Manzo will be here to talk about the charity she founded, Project Ladybug to help kids with cancer and their families.

Project Ladybug is expanding its reach to New York with a partnership with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in December.

They are holding an event at Bergdorfs on December 1st called "The Look Good, Feel Great" Event. This charitable affair will be open to the public on December 1st from 10am - 5pm, where New Yorkers are invited to indulge in complimentary beauty treatments at the RéVive Skincare counter at Bergdorf Goodman. Ten percent of all RéVive purchases throughout the day and 20% from all Limited Edition Artbox 8 sales will be donated to the fund.

For additional information on the event, log onto www.reviveskincare.com.

For more on Project Ladybug, visit www.projectladybug.org.

This World AIDS Day, December 1, (RED) will light more than 80 iconic landmarks around the world red to promote awareness of the ongoing fight against the AIDS epidemic in Africa and highlight the attainable goal of ending mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2015, creating the first generation of babies born HIV-free.

One of the landmarks in New York City turning red is Brooklyn Borough Hall which Malaak Compton-Rock (wife of comedian Chris Rock) will be lighting. Malaak-Compton Rock has her own organization Angel Rock Project and one of the programs within the organization is Journey for Change, a global volunteer exchange program for at-risk youth.

Malaak took a group of teens from Brooklyn to South Africa where they saw (RED)'s work in person and prepared for the trip using (RED) materials and watching The Lazarus Effect. Malaak was joined by Journey for Change teens Joshua Hall and Queen Clyde this morning.

For more World AIDS Day and to join in on the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic, log onto www.joinred.com

Sisters Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian stopped by thr studio to dish about their new book Kardashian Konfidential.

Stuffed with family stories, advice, beauty tips and exclusive gorgeous full color photos, personal snapshots and the inside scoop on their life growing up into the gorgeous Dash Dolls. Kardashian Konfidential is their sisterhood autobiography, full of fun facts about their childhoods, their beauty and style secrets, the wisdom they learned from their beloved father, and the street smarts they got from their mother that sustain them in life and in business.

Kardashian Konfidential is bursting at the seams with photos, memorabilia, diary entries, datebook pages, and old Valentines the girls sent to each other, as well as many other artifacts put together just for their book.

For many of our family and friends serving our country overseas watching football is a way to reconnect with home. Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly will discuss his involvement in this year's "Connect to Home Bowl."

Jim Kelly is one of 10 former college football coaches/players who have partnered with Tostitos and the USO to reunite the troops with college football during a Bowl Season with a one-of-a-kind type mission to the Persian Gulf. Coaches and players include: Coach Bobby Bowden, Coach Gene Stallings, Rodney Peete and Zack Thomas.

Brooklyn-born actor/comedian/filmmaker Dan Fogler can now add author to his resume as he makes his debut with the graphic novel Moon Lake.

Says publisher Archaia, "Moon Lake isn't just any normal body of water - it's a mysterious portal into the weird, drawing all manner of macabre mysteries to its shores. In the spirit of the classic horror tales from EC Comics, Moon Lake combines comedy, horror, and adventure into a fantastic anthology, where each story is centered on the strange happenings of Moon Lake."

Fogler is best known for his rols on Broadway's "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and the movies Fanboys, Good Luck Chuck and Balls of Fury.

Moon Lake is available in bookstores now.

Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio stopped by to talk about the lingerie line's highly-anticipated annual fashion show, which airs tonight November 30 at 10pm on CBS.

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is hosted in New York City and 34 angels, including Ambrosio, are set to strut their stuff and show off the company's new line of lingerie.

Among the other models are Adriana Lima, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Chanel Iman and Erin Heatherton.

For more on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, visit http://vsallaccess.victoriassecret.com/fashionshow.

Melissa Rivers and Jennifer Adams were here live to give us a preview of their new bedding collection Melissa Rivers for Jennifer Adams. We checked out the new line while Melissa shared the inspiration behind it. We also got tips on how to properly make your bed for a perfect night's sleep. If you need are in need of a good nights sleep, watch the following video for a special code to get 35% off any of the products.

Rivers is the current host of TV Guide Channel's event programming. She was with E! Entertainment television for nine years, but she left to explore other avenues. Before leaving, she hosted two of the channel's highest special rated specials: Oh Baby! Melissa's Guide to Pregnancy and Oh Toddler! Surviving the Early Years. Rivers isn't just a pretty face in front of the camera, she also knows how to work behind the scenes. She also served as a producer for E! Network. Rivers was also a feature reporter for CBS This Morning and contributor to MTV's Hanging With MTV.

Samantha Mathis was here live. She visited the PIX11 studio to talk to us about her role in the new Lifetime Television original movie Unanswered Prayers. The movie is based on the popular Garth Brooks song of the same name.

Unanswered Prayers explores marriage, family, community and a second chance of finding love. Mathis plays the wife of a happily married father (played by actor Eric Close) who is living the American dream. But things get complicated when his high school crush (played by actress Mädchen Amick) returns home. Close is forced to face his past when he is presented with a choice that could change his life forever. Patty Duke also stars in this heartfelt movie as Close's mother in law.

Victoria's Secret models Candice Swanepoel and Lily Aldridge were in our studio today to give us a sneak peak of the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Whether you're into lingerie, gorgeous models or music, the show has something for everyone.

The show airs on CBS on November 30th and will be re-broadcast on PIX11.

We kicked off the holiday season with a special treat, Darlene Love "The Queen of Christmas" performed "Winter Wonderland" live and talked about the many projects keeping her busy these days.

Songstress Darlene Love has something to sing about with the release of her live concert album "The Concert of Love" now available on CD and features Darlene's classics: "He's a Rebel," Da Doo Run Run," and (Today I Met) the Boy I'm Gonna Marry."

Ms. Love will be performing at The Lower Manhattan Tree Lighting ceremony at South Street Seaport this evening starting at 6pm.

She is truly "The Queen of Christmas" with several performance events in our area throughout the holiday season. Darlene performs at BB Kings on December 19th and her big annual Christmas show at the Bergen PAC Theatre in NJ on December 23rd. She will also be a special guest performer in Broadway's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET on Thursday, December 9th.

Plus, join in Bruce Springsteen's campaign to induct Darlene into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She has been nominated a third time for induction. During a recent concert performance, the "Boss" said "If there if any justice, Darlene will be a member of the Hall of Fame."

“The Concert of Love” retails for $19.95 and is available online at iTunes, Amazon.com, CDBaby.com, and via www.WhoisDarleneLove.com. It is also available at 1-888-221-LOV2 (5682).

Kurt the CyberGuy joined us on set this morning to interview web sensation Jesse Draper. She is the host of the fun-spirited, web-based talk show "The Valley Girl Show." The concept is to bring a youthful and entertaining approach to business and technology.

Past guests have included some of the top CEOs and entrepreneurs, including Scott McNealy, founder of S.U.N. Microsystems, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors and Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google. Draper kicked off this season of her show with an interview with media mogul Ted Turner, followed by an interview with MC Hammer.

Jesse herself is a young, female entrepreneur who started the show with no followers, little money and a passion for technology. To watch episodes of her show, go to www.valleygirl.tv

Lee Majors stopped by to promote the first ever release of the 40-disc box set of The Six Million Dollar Man.

In The Six Million Dollar Man, Majors famously played astronaut Steve Austin who received bionic surgery to save his life after an aircraft disaster. The series was based on the novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin and became one of the most successful shows of the 1970's. Majors went on to appear in The Game, Community, and most recently, Weeds.

Steve-O, the wacky adventurer/actor/comedian from Jackass, stopped by to celebrate Thanksgiving with us. He's also performing at Caroline's this holiday weekend and he's trying out some of his material here.

For tickets and showtimes to Steve-O's comedy gigs at Carolines, visit www.carolines.com.

Jimmie Johnson, the winner of this year's NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship, joined us live at this weekend's victory.

Nancy Kerrigan in town next to promote The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skating in Atlantic City.

She will be part of the Saturday, December 11 event on Atlantic City’s famous Boardwalk Hall. The event will bring together the greatest American figure skaters for a once-in-a-lifetime performance that will showcase numerous Olympic medal winners including the 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek, Nancy Kerrigan, Sasha Cohen, Sarah Hughes, Peggy Fleming, Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi.

For more on The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skating, visit www.stargamesinc.com/caesarstribute.html.

Lionel sat down with the author/comedian/actor Pat Cooper to talk about his new book How Dare You Say How Dare Me, which is currently available in bookstores and online.

You can meet Cooper in person when he will sign copies of his book at TGI Friday's on 34th St. & 7th Ave; and New York Penn Station on Friday, November 19, from 5:00 - 7:30 PM (1 Penn Plaza is downstairs on the Long Island Rail Road Level 7th Avenue entrance)

He will also be appearing at Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club on Staten Island on Saturday at 8pm.

Check out more on Cooper at www.patcooper.com.

Actress Nia Vardalos as here to talk about National Adoption Day. Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and her husband, Cougar Town star Ian Gomez, adopted a five-year-old girl from foster care in November 2008 after 10 years of struggling with infertility.

National Adoption Day is Saturday November 20th and, since 2000, the initiative has helped more than 30,000 foster care children find permanent, loving families on one day.

Nearly 24 million Americans are living with diabetes and one of them is a familiar face. Actor Paul Sorvino was diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes in 2006, and with the support of his daughter Mira, he's successfully managing the disease.

The Sorvino's, have teamed up with Sanofi-Aventis US, to launch "Diabetes Co-Stars" -- a program, designed to help educate people living with diabetes and those who support them.

Mira recalled the event that signaled the urgency of her father's condition. It was a meal she shared with her dad soon after the birth of her third child, Holden Paul Backus, in 2009. Father and daughter had each polished off a big plate of the Neapolitan bean and noodle dish called pasta fazool when Paul slumped forward, listless, as he had so many times before the diabetes diagnosis.

Dubbed "Diabetes Co-Stars," the father and daughter share information, recipes and personal experience, in partnership with Sanofi-Aventis, the maker of the Lantus SoloSTAR insulin pen that Paul uses daily to keep his blood sugar in check.

For more information, visit www.diabetescostars.com or www.sanofi-aventis.us.

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The High School Musical star Monique Coleman was here to talk about her latest role.

Monique will be appointed to the United Nations as UN Champion on Youth during a press conference on November 16th and will embark in a global tour to Africa, Australia, Europe, South America, Asia and other countries.

For more information, visit www.un.org.

They are working on a new album and have their Love Cruise coming up. Love Boyz II Men is back again and they're gonna be doin' a little East coast swing on a love cruise this February during Valentine's Day weekend.

The Carnival cruise ship will leave from Miami on Valentine's weekend and head to Nassau-wait, who cares what the itinerary is, this is Boyz II Men cruise.

The trip includes everything from a concert performance by the legendary "On Bended Knee" group to a formal prom. They'll do just about everything except make love to you. Don't wait till the water runs dry, jump below to see everything this love boat has is offering-did we mention the Boyz will renew your wedding vows?!

For more onformation on how you can join the Boyz II Men Love Cruise, visit www.boyziimencruise.com.

Producer Todd Zeile stopped by to talk about the DVD release of his film I Am, which has been described as the "faith-based Crash.

The Ten Commandments are presented as you've never seen them before provide the framework for this compelling drama set in the City of Angels. A desperate heiress... A beautiful reporter... A vengeful detective... A charismatic district attorney... In modern-day Los Angeles, all of their lives will intersect, leading to profound choices that will test each character's morality and faith. With guidance from a mysterious stranger, these lost souls search for answers, only to discover that the path to salvation is closer than they ever could have imagined.

I Am is available in stores now.

Steve Wilkosstopped by to talk about his special teen show airing today on PIX 11.

Today, teens will gather from far and wide to take a stand against adversity. Wilkos will also speak at Hofstra University as part of their November 13th "Voices For A Cause: The Event" fundraising performance. The event is created in support of women and teen personal safety awareness initiatives and launches National Organization For Women's Safety Awareness' "Teen Personal Safety Awareness Week" in New York.

Be sure to tune in today for "Teens Take A Stand" on The Steve Wilkos Show, which airs weekdays at 12pm on PIX 11

Actor Eric Balfour stopped by to talk about starring alongside Donald Faison in the new sci-fi thriller Skyline.

In Skyline, strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth.

Skyline is directed and produced by the Brothers Strause (Alien vs. Predator: Requiem), whose company Hydraulx has provided visual effects for Avatar, Iron Man 2, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and 300.

Skyline is in theaters on Friday.

Actor/comedian and The Daily Show sorrespondent Aasif Mandvi stopped by to talk about his movie Today's Special.

Today's Special is a heartwarming comedy with a culinary flavor. Samir (Mandvi) is a sous chef who dreams of becoming the head chef at an upscale Manhattan restaurant. When he is passed over for a promotion he impulsively quits and lets his co-worker Carrie (Jess Weixler) know that he intends to go to Paris and apprentice under a master French chef.

Dreams must be put aside though after his father Hakim (Harish Patel) has a heart attack and Samir is forced to take over Tandoori Palace, the nearly bankrupt family restaurant in Jackson Heights. Samir's relationship with his parents and his heritage is immediately put to the test. He has been estranged from his father since the death of his older brother, and his mother Farrida (Madhur Jaffrey), is consumed with finding a wife for her remaining son.

Our Tamsen Fadal met up the always hilarious Mario Cantone at Caroline's on Broadway where he'll be performing this weekend and dished on the hottest topics in the news.

Cantone will be performing at Caroline's from tonight thru Sunday, November 14. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.carolines.com.

Not only is Judge Karen's Court launching, but Random House is publishing Stay In Your Lane: Judge Karen's Guide To Living Your Best Life, a motivational and inspirational book filled with Judge Karen's wisdom about life learned from her many years in the courtroom and the legal system.

For more on Judge Karen, visit www.judgekarenscourttv.com or www.randomhouse.com.

Billy Burke was a presenter at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation Gala in New York City last night. He is a huge supporter of the cause and is working with the foundation by giving a nice percentage of his album sales from his solo album, Removed, to STM.

Billy is best known to fans as playing Kristen Stewart's father Charlie Swan in the Twilight Saga films. He also has a series regular role on TNT's Rizzoli & Isles, and has two feature films coming out this spring.

In February, he has the Summit Film Drive Angry where he plays a dark cult-leader opposite Nicolas Cage. In March he showcases another intriguing and ominous character in the film Red Riding Hood.

To find more information on VH1 Save the Music Foundation, visit www.vh1savethemusic.com.

Actor/comedian Rob Schneider stopped by to talk about today's DVD release of his debut in The Chosen One, a film he also directed, co-wrote and produced.

The Chosen One is about a man, who finally finds faith in himself after the rest of world puts its faith in him; the sole being on earth who can save mankind from its own destruction - The Chosen One.

The Chosen One is available in stores now.

They say they're "a couple of eccentric guys who have learned how to do a few cool things." But, after performing together for 35 years, authoring several best-selling books, receiving numerous Emmy nominations and continually selling out shows, it's safe to say magicians Penn & Teller are a lot more dynamic then that! Penn and Teller spoke abotu celebrating 10 years at the Rio Hotel and Casino.

Teller also has a new off-Broadway show called "Play Dead," which explores themes of death, darkness and deception. As the guide for the evening, Todd Robbins draws audiences into an unknown haunted world full of frightful surprises and diabolical laughter. Although very much a theatrical work, it is hardly a typical "play," but rather a dramatic, unnerving thriller - here and now in an "abandoned" theater, illuminated by a single ghostlight - in which audiences test their nerves and face their fears as they are surrounded by ethereal sights, sounds and even touches of the returning dead - all achieved by wry, suspenseful storytelling and uncanny stage illusions.

For more on Penn & Teller's Las Vegas show, visit www.riolasvegas.com. For more on "Play Dead," visit www.playdeadnyc.com.

Actor Gregg Sulkin of The Wizards of Waverly Place stopped by the studio to talk about the Disney Store opening in Times Square and his starring role in the upcoming Disney Channel original movie Avalon High, which premieres on Friday, November 12.

Based on the award-winning novel by best-selling author Meg Cabot ("The Princess Diaries"), the movie follows Allie Pennington, a new student to Avalon High who is shocked to discover that her new classmates are reincarnations of King Arthur and his Court.

Don't miss Disney's Avalon High premiere on Friday, November 12 at 8pm on the Disney Channel, followed by the season premiere of "Wizards of Waverly Place."

Cynthia Bailey recently joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and will share her top fall must-haves with us, which included:

• Kevin Aucoin Concealer
• Beauty Blender Sponge
• Dermha Moisturizing Creme
• Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey
• Weleda Skin Food

No stranger to the spotlight, the supermodel has been in campaigns for Maybelline & Oil of Olay and Target. Magazine editorials in Vouge, Glamour, Elle, Essence and Vanity Fair were soon to follow. Over the years she has become a very recognized face for Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Talbots, Chicos and Target.

Be sure to catch Cynthia on The Real Housewives of Atlanta Sunday at 10pm on Bravo.

Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos) will be here for her upcoming thriller Beneath The Dark, which will be in theaters and on VOD November 5th.

Paul (Josh Stewart) and Adrienne (Sigler), a young couple burning up the desolate miles on the road between Texas and Los Angeles to get to a wedding, check into the equally desolate but eternally stylish Roy's Motel and Café. As if preserved in time, the motel proves to be a strange and surreal place where the guests are forced to confront the secrets that they keep - from the world and from each other.

For more on the movie, visit www.ifcfilms.com/films/beneath-the-dark.

Actress Nia Long and celebrity DJ Beverly Bond were here to talk about BET's newest award show, Black Girls Rock! It's Bond's brainchild and hosted by Long.

Black Girls Rock! Inc.,an organization that takes an active role in being a part of the solution to the crisis facing young women of color, joined forces with BET Networks for an unprecedented worldwide broadcast of Black Girls Rock!

The event will be a historic and monumental show highlighting the accomplishments of exceptional women of color who have made outstanding contributions in their careers, and who stand as inspirational and positive role models in their communities.

Black Girls Rock! will air Sunday, November 7.

In Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal, New York Times bestselling author Mick Foley chronicles the heart-pounding build-up to his TNA debut, Lockdown, one of the most important matches of his long and storied career after being pushed out of the WWE.

Mick shares previously untold stories from his life including his thoughts and feelings on the use of steroids in wrestling, his crush on singer/songwriter Tori Amos, the tragic story of Chris Benoit, and his soul-saving charity work in Sierra Leone.

Mick is an active humanitarian using his time and money to change the lives of others. He has donated 100% of the advance for this book to two charities that are dear to his heart – RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) and the ChildFund International.

Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal is available in bookstores now. For more information, visit mickfoley.typepad.com.

Academy Award nominee Haley Joel Osment (Sixth Sense, Pay it Forward) stopped by to talk about his starring role in DG Brock's debut feature comedy Montana Amazon - The Adventures of the Dunderheads, which makes its world premiere at the Big Apple Film Festival on Saturday, November 6, 5:15pm at the Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick St.) Osment stars alongside Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis (Moonstruck) and Alison Brie (Community, Mad Men).

The Dunderheads are the motley remains of an old Montana family who maintain a secluded existence in the Rocky Mountains, far far away from the 21st century trappings of paved roads, central heating, and formal education.

Gretchen Jones, 28, stopped by to talk about her big victory as winner of season eight of Project Runway.

Hosted by supermodel and fashion maven Heidi Klum, Project Runway provides 17 talented designers – the most in series history – with an opportunity to launch their careers in fashion, under the watchful eye of mentor and Liz Claiborne Chief Creative Officer Tim Gunn. Judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia weigh in on the best and worst of the runway.

As part of the winner’s prize package, Jones will receive $100,000 from L’Oréal Paris to start his/her own line, a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine, a $50,000 technology suite by HP and Intel to create his/her own vision and run his/her business, and the opportunity to design and sell an exclusive collection on Piperlime.com. The model paired with the winner of Project Runway will also appear in the designer’s editorial feature in Marie Claire and receive $25,000 from L’Oréal Studio Secrets Professional.

For more on Project Runway, visit www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway.

Ed Burns stopped by to talk about his ninth feature film as a writer, director and actor in the recently released movie Nice Guy Johnny.

Johnny Rizzo (Matt Bush), is about to trade his dream job in talk radio for some snooze-ville gig that'll pay enough to please his fiancée. Enter Uncle Terry (Burns), a rascally womanizer set on turning a weekend in the Hamptons into an eye-opening fling for his nephew. Nice guy Johnny's not interested, of course, but then he meets the lovely Brooke (Kerry Bishé), who challenges Johnny to make the toughest decision of is life.

Lauded by critics and audiences alike, Burns gained international recognition for his first feature The Brothers McMullen and is also known for his work in such films as 27 Dresses, Saving Private Ryan and She's The One. Burns has truly established himself as a pioneer in independent film which is clearly evident in his latest film which will be released via a unique digital distribution platform on iTunes, VOD and DVD simultaneously.

Nice Guy Johnny is in theaters now.

Bishop Hezekiah Walker and WLIB general manager Deon Levingston stopped by to talk about their participation in the upcoming Circle of Sisters Expo.

Circle of Sisters is sponsored by WBLS-FM, WLIB-AM and Inner City Broadcasting. WBLS (107.5 FM) is the premiere African American Station in the New York area. Some of its top-rated shows include The Steve Harvey Morning Show. WLIB (1190 AM) is the powerhouse 24-hour Gospel, Praise, and Inspiration station, featuring on-air talent that includes Yolanda Adams, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Donnie McClurkin and Morgan Dukes. Circle of Sisters hosts a variety of speakers, authors, seminars, inspirational services, R&B and gospels concert in addition to the more than 200 vendors and companies selling unique items and services.

The Circle of Sisters Expo takes place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Exhibit Hall 1C on Saturday October 30th 10am to 10pm and Sunday October 31th 11am to 8pm. The Javits Center is located on 11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets.

For more information, visit www.circleofsisters.com.

Radio Personality Robin Quivers stopped by live! Robin will be running the ING NYC Marathon to support Family Cook Productions and The Sylvia Center.

To support her run Robin and her 15 Foundation are hosting Dinner with Robin & Friends on November 3, 2010 from 6-10pm at Tribeca Grill/Nobu Event Space. For all the details on the event log onto 15Foundations.org.

Claire Buffie is Miss New York 2010! Claire is a 24-year-old graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications and a minor in Dance Performance. She resides in Manhattan where she splits her time between her own small business, Claire Buffie: Photography&Design, and Apple.

Claire is an outspoken advocate of human rights, opening the dialogue about equality amongst youth, teens and adults alike with her platform "Straight for Equality: Let's Talk."

As an executive board member of PFLAG NYC (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and a speaker in their Safe Schools Program, Claire has had the opportunity to speak to over 2,000 students in New York City public schools about respecting diversity, eliminating discriminatory vocabulary, and the breaking the stereotype and stigma surrounding marginalized youth, especially gay or questioning youth.

Reality star Kim Kardashian came to the studio today to talk about her Lip Fusion and the season finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

While beauty and science may not always seem the likely pair, Fusion Beauty has pioneered something many may never discover. Beginning in 2005 with their first creation, LipFusion, they were instantly recognized as innovators. Since then, they have continued to amaze by infusing products with breakthrough technology—and have coined the term Colorceuticals, a new definition of skincare that provides long-term, transformational results.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians airs Sundays at 10pm on E!.

Food Network chef Sunny Anderson stopped by to talk about her participation in the upcoming Circle of Sisters Expo.

Circle of Sisters is sponsored by WBLS-FM, WLIB-AM and Inner City Broadcasting. WBLS (107.5 FM) is the premiere African American Station in the New York area. Some of its top-rated shows include The Steve Harvey Morning Show. WLIB (1190 AM) is the powerhouse 24-hour Gospel, Praise, and Inspiration station, featuring on-air talent that includes Yolanda Adams, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Donnie McClurkin and Morgan Dukes. Circle of Sisters hosts a variety of speakers, authors, seminars, inspirational services, R&B and gospels concert in addition to the more than 200 vendors and companies selling unique items and services.

The Circle of Sisters Expo takes place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Exhibit Hall 1C on Saturday October 30th 10am to 10pm and Sunday October 31th 11am to 8pm. The Javits Center is located on 11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets.

For more information, visit www.circleofsisters.com.

Highly decorated Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno stopped by to talk about his new book Zero Regrets.

Zero regrets. It’s a philosophy not just about sport but about life. School, business, academics, love—anything and everything. It’s complicated and yet not. You have to figure out who it is you want to be. Not what you want to be—who. There has to be a vision, a dream, a plan. Then you chase that with everything you’ve got.

Over three consecutive Olympic games, Apolo Ohno has come to symbolize the very best of the competitive spirit—remaining equally gracious in victory and defeat, always striving to improve his performance, and appreciating the value of the hard work of training as much as any reward it might bring. In Zero Regrets, Apolo shares the inspiring personal story behind his remarkable success, as well as the hard-won truths and strategies he has discovered in good times and bad.

Zero Regrets: Be Greater Than Yesterday is available in bookstores now.

R.L. Stine is the "Stephen King" of children's books and has sold over 300 million books worldwide. He's the author of Goosebumps, Rotten School and Mostly Ghostly, just to name a few. As Halloween approaches we'll talk to him about his new book Fear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror.

On October 28th from 5pm to 7pm, he'll be at Books of Wonder to present "Fear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror." Each of the authors will read their stories from the collection, then answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their books. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Books of Wonder is located at 18 West 18th St., New York, NY 10011.

For more information, visit www.rlstine.com.

From the man who married his horse to drama-filled love triangles, nothing is ever too shocking for The Jerry Springer Show and Jerry Springer took the show on the road for a well deserved 20th anniversary celebration.

Springer's special anniversary episode airs today at 11am on WPIX.

Read the full story: "20 years of mayhem for Jerry Springer, and he promises more."

Actress Denise Richards has joined the cast of Spike TV's series Blue Mountain State in a recurring guest role. PIX 11 News also asked her about her ex-husband Charlie Sheen's latest drunk behavior that included cops being called to a Plaza Hotel room.

Season two of Blue Mountain State finds Coach Marty Daniels (Former NFL-er Ed Marinaro) under pressure to deliver a winning season after an embarrassing showing last year that has put his legacy and job security in danger. Adding to the coach's troubles is the arrival of his contentious and meddling ex-wife Debra (Denise Richards).

Actress Loretta Devine stopped by to talk about her role as Juanita in the new Tyler Perry movie For Colored Girls.

Adapted from Ntozake Shange's 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf , the film tells the story of seven women, who are only known by color (Lady in Red, Lady in Blue, Lady in Yellow, etc.), represented in a collection of 20 poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular. Newton and Thimpson's co-stars include Janet Jackson, Anika Noni Rose and Phylicia Rashad.

For Colored Girls opens in theaters on November 5.

Tashera Simmons (wife of rapper DMX) recently started the Women Of Strength Foundation, an organization that offers support and resources for women who have been affected by drug abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and other social conflicts.

On Tuesday, October 26 she's having a red carpet launch and fundraiser event for the Women Of Strength Foundation, and proceeds will be donated to Safe Horizon.

Simmons was here to discuss Women Of Strength and her mission for the foundation, and the fundraiser event. Tashera is also working on her book titled Strength Of A Woman and her reality show Tashera Simmons: Life After X.

For more on Women Of Strength Foundation and Safe Horizon, visit www.women-of-strength.com and www.safehorizon.org.

Actresses Thandie Newton and Tessa Thompson stopped by to talk about their roles as troubled sisters Tangie and Nyla in the new Tyler Perry movie For Colored Girls.

Adapted from Ntozake Shange's 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf , the film tells the story of seven women, who are only known by color (Lady in Red, Lady in Blue, Lady in Yellow, etc.), represented in a collection of 20 poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular. Newton and Thimpson's co-stars include Janet Jackson, Anika Noni Rose and Phylicia Rashad.

For Colored Girls opens in theaters on November 5.

Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, new band with a Pop Rock sound Hot Chelle Rae sat down with our Sukanya Krishnan to talk about their debut album Lovesick Electric and their big show at Bowery Ballroom on Monday night.

Hot Chelle Rae is Ryan Follese (lead vocals, guitar), Nash Overstreet(lead guitar, vocals), Ian Keaggy (bass, vocals) and Jamie Follese (drums). "Hot Chelle Rae announce themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their debut album Lovesick Electric. How can you argue with bold, swaggering vocals, monster sing-along choruses, crunching rock guitar, and a propulsive rhythm section that just won’t quit? [...] Lovesick Electric brims with the confidence and youthful energy that only a group of musicians with serious chops can deliver," states the band's website.

For more on Hot Chelle Rae, visit www.hotchellerae.com.

Actress Francia Raisa of the top-rated ABC Family show The Secret Life of the American Teenager stopped by to talk about the Aéropostale 1 Warm Kid Coat Drive campaign.

1 Warm Kid is an initiative launched by P.S. from Aeropostale and non-profit One Warm Coat to collect coats for kids in the New Jersey and New York area this winter. Francia will be surprising a local shelter benefiting from the coat drive with a huge truck filled with coats donated on behalf of 1 Warm Kid.

For more on the initiative, visit www.onewarmkid.com.

TV's Superman actor Dean Cain stopped by to talk about the DVD release of The Way Home on October 26.

The Way Home is an inspirational true story of a town that comes together to find a two-year-old boy who has gone missing. The movie stars Cain, Lori Beth Edgeman, Sonny Shroyer, Tom Nowicki and Brett Rice. The DVD contains audio commentary and two featurettes, one of which shows the real people the story is based on and how they got through this traumatic event.

For on The Way Home, visit www.thewayhome-movie.com.

Lidia Bastianich, beloved television host, author, restaurateur and "First Lady of Italian Cuisine," was here to whip up a Halloween-inspired pasta recipe.

Lidia’s Kitchen, her exciting new cookware and servingware line for QVC. The signature collection combines the beauty of Italy and the functionality of Bastianich’s own cooking style to create a cookware and tabletop collection that is reflective of her practical culinary sensibilities. After many years working in restaurant kitchens, Bastianich has designed cookware created with simple, easy cooking in mind, with plenty of style and utmost functionality.

The Lidia’s Kitchen broadcast is scheduled to debut on October 24 at 7pm on QVC and the products will be available on QVC.com.

Cash Cab host and comedian Ben Bailey stopped by to talk about his upcoming performaces at Carolines on Broadway this weekend.

Bailey will be at the esteemed comedy venue from October 21 to October 23. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.carolines.com. For more on Bailey, visit www.therealbenbailey.com.

Action star Maggie Q stopped by to talk about her title role in the new CW series Nikita and the success of the show. The CW says of the show:

When she was a deeply troubled teenager, Nikita (Maggie Q, "Live Free or Die Hard," "Mission Impossible 3") was rescued from death row by a secret U.S. agency known only as Division, who faked her execution and told her she was being given a second chance to start a new life and serve her country. What they didn't tell her was that she was being trained as a spy and assassin. Throughout her grueling training at Division, Nikita never lost her humanity, even falling in love with a civilian.

When her fiancé was murdered, Nikita realized she had been betrayed and her dreams shattered by the only people she thought she could trust, so she did what no one else before her had been able to do: she escaped. Now, after three years in hiding, Nikita is seeking retribution and making it clear to her former bosses that she will stop at nothing to expose and destroy their covert operation.

Nikita airs Thursdays at 9pm on WPIX. For more information, visit cwtv.com/Nikita.

Most commonly known for his portrayal as the charismatic drug dealer "U-Turn" on the Emmy-nominated comedy series Weeds, actor and music artist Page Kennedy returns to the small screen in the acclaimed Spike TV comedy, Blue Mountain State.

Based on the hardships of scoring in college-whether on the field or in the bedroom, the show revolves around a tight-knit group of college football players at Blue Mountain State as they balance personal conquests with championship goal. Scoring critical acclaim amongst audiences worldwide, the show has quickly become one of TV's guiltiest pleasures. In June 2010, Page signed on to join the cast in its second season as "Radon Randell," an egotistical talent recruit who never ceases to outdo himself.

Blue Mountain State makes its season premiere tonight at 11pm.

Actor James Van Der Beek of Dawson's Creek fame is using his voice to raise awareness of ulcerative colitis (UC) by partnering with the Voices of UC Program.

James has a personal connection to the condition. He has watched his mother suffer in silence with the condition. She kept her condition a secret from her family for years because she was embarrassed and uncomfortable talking about the disease.

For more information, visit voicesofuc.com.

Actresses Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show) and Anika Noni Rose (Dreamgirls) stopped by to talk about their roles as Gilda and Yasmine in the new Tyler Perry movie For Colored Girls.

Adapted from Ntozake Shange's 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf , the film tells the story of seven women, who are only known by color (Lady in Red, Lady in Blue, Lady in Yellow, etc.), represented in a collection of 20 poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular. Rashad and Rose's co-stars include Janet Jackson, and Thandie Newton.

For Colored Girls opens in theaters on November 5.

Country singer and host of the online cooking show Cooper's Kitchen, Cooper Boone, stopped by to show us how to make his Apple Blossom Cocktail. He also brought in some Apple Butter Crumble.

For more on Cooper Boone, visit CoopersKitchenUSA.com.

Building on the record-breaking success of "The Real Housewives" franchise, Bravo is heading to one of the most glamorous cities in the world for its newest installment, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The highly anticipated series premieres tonight, October 14 at 10pm and all the ladies -- Adrienne Maloof, Camille Grammer, Kim Richards, Kyle Richards, Lisa Vanderpump and Taylor Armstrong -- were here to talk about the series premiere.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills offers a glimpse inside the world of luxurious wealth and pampered privilege, where being seen and who you know is everything. These women are in the center of it all and they have the mansions, the cars, and the diamonds to prove it. From heiresses to entrepreneurs to a family of child actresses – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills deliver the star power and the drama.

The series premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs tonight, October 14 at 10pm on Bravo.

Actor Ben Rappaport stars in the new NBC comedy Outsourced as Todd Dempsy, a young all-American guy who has been recently promoted to manager and has been reassigned to run the call center for Mid America Novelties in India.

Rappaport is a recent graduate of The Juilliard School's Drama Division where he received the Drama Division's highest honor: the Michel and Suria Saint-Denis Prize.

Outsourced airs Thursdays at 8:30pm on NBC.

Ranger fans are expecting great things from the team this season and here to talk about is hockey legend NHL Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert.

Gilbert spoke to us about his predictions for the season and what he thinks of the Rangers' squad. Tickets are currently on sale for this season.

One lucky viewer also has the chance to win two tickets if they wait for the on-air cue, are the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911 and can answer this question: How many former new york rangers are in the Hockey Hall of Fame? (a) 30 (b) 35 or (c) 40. Good luck!

For more on The NY Rangers, visit rangers.nhl.com.

Actor/comedian/rapper John Witherspoon was here to impress us with his rhyming skills. He's a triple threat who's earned place as one of the true Kings of Comedy, and he's headlining Carolines on Broadway on October 14 to 17.

You can download songs from his rap album 63 Cent on iTunes. For more on Witherspoon, visit www.bangbangbangbang.com. For tickets and showtimes to Witherspoon's performances at Carolines, visit www.carolines.com.

October is the American Humane Association's Adopt-a-Dog Month and socialite Tinsley Mortimer is getting some friends together in a fundraising effort to help abused and neglected animals through the organization's Second Chance Fund.

For more on the American Humane Association's Adopt-a-Dog Month, visit www.americanhumane.org.

Actor/musician Mitchell Musso stopped by to talk about his new show on Disney XD Pair of Kings and appears on Hannah Montana Forever.

Musso is also an accomplished singer/songwriter, released his self-titled solo debut CD in June 2009. The album debuted at No. 19 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and the premiere single "Hey" shot to #8 on the iTunes Pop chart; to date, over 400,000 digital singles have been downloaded. Musso has also recorded songs for the soundtracks for Hannah Montana 3, Wizards of Waverly Place and Phineas & Ferb.

Pair of Kings airs Wednesdays at 8pm on Disney XD.

Actor Matt Lanter stopped by to talk about his role as Liam on the CW's 90210 and what fans can expect this season. He also spoke about his role in Vampires Suck as Edward Sullen and his role as Jason in the upcoming movie The Roommate.

The Roommate is about college student Sara (Hellcats' Alyson Michalka), who finds her safety jeopardized after she's assigned to a dorm room with a new roommate, Rebecca (Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester). Fellow CW star Katerina Graham (Vampire Diaries) also stars in the movie that's expected to be released in February 2011.

90210 airs Mondays night at 8pm on WPIX.

October is Energy Awareness Month and eco-friendly actor Peter Facinelli, best known for his roles as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in Twilight and as Dr. Fitch Cooper in Nurse Jackie, stopped by to talk with us about MasterCard and Home Depot's tips on how everyone can be more environmentally friendly.

Peter, his wife Jennie Garth and their three children take pride in being green. Families living in Energy Star qualified homes will save more than $270 million this year on utility bills – approximately $700 per household – while avoiding greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 370,000 vehicles.

During the month of October, Home Depot consumers who use their MasterCard now through October 31 to buy ENERGY STAR appliances – refrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, water heaters – 10 percent of the proceeds from those purchases will benefit Habitat for Humanity, up to $1 million.

Actress Britt Robertson stopped by to talk about her character Luxe and the upcoming Life Unexpected cossover episode with One Tree Hill.

This crossover episode of Life Unexpected brings One Tree Hill characters Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) and Mia (Kate Voegele) to a music festival, sponsored by a Portland radio station and hosted by Ryan (Kerr Smith).

At the concert, Haley and Cate (Shiri Appleby) meet and discover that they have incredibly similar pasts. It turns out that both women were somewhat nerdy, overachieving teenagers who got pregnant in high school by athletes named Nate (or Nathan). And when a secret of Cate's gets outed, Cate turns to Haley for advice. Additionally, in the episode, Grammy-Award winner Sarah McLachlan performs her new single "Forgiveness".

Additional musical performances include One Tree Hill series star Galeotti and recurring guest star Voegele, along with Ben Lee and Rain Perry (singer/songwriter of the Life Unexpected theme song).

Life Unexpected airs Tuesdays at 9pm on PIX.

Tiffany Thornton sings, dances and strs as Tawni Hart in the popular Disney Channel original series Sonny with a Chance. She came by to talk to us about the show's new soundtrack Sonny With a Chance.

Billed as "a comedy show about a comedy show," Lovato stars as Sonny Monroe, a talented girl from Wisconsin who relocates to Los Angeles to join the cast of So Random! – the most popular sketch comedy show for teens. She’s living her dream, but all is not as idyllic as she had hoped. Thornton plays Tawni Hart, a prima donna who prides herself on being the most popular and successful cast member of So Random!

Watch Sonny With a Chance Sundays at 8pm on the Disney Channel. The show's soundtrack is available now.

Once upon a time, E! News anchor Giuliana DePandi interviewed Apprentice winner Bill Rancic. They fell in love, got married and settled down in Chicago and L.A.!

Watch their wedded bliss unfold in Style's real-life romantic comedy Giuliana & Bill. It's now in season 3. The couple also has a new book "I Do, Now What?: Sectrets Stories, and Advice from a Madly-in-Love Couple."

Giuliana and Bill have also opened up about their struggles with infertility. They have been living out their road to parenthood on national television, but most people are not as comfortable talking about fertility issues, even with the people closest to them. They have collaborated with RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and Fertility LifeLines to get the word out -- that if you're having trouble getting pregnant, you should see a fertility specialist as soon as possible to get evaluated.

They have taped a iPSA that features the couple speaking openly about their difficulty getting pregnant, educating about the prevalence of infertility and urging people to communicate about their own fertility issues with a specialist as soon as possible.

The third season premiere of Giuliana & Bill premieres Monday, October 11 on the Style Network.

He's a five time MLB All Star and now, Mets Outfielder Carlos Beltran is stepping up to the plate as a restauranteur. He's become a partner in Sofrtio, which serves up authentic cuisine from his native Puerto Rico.

Beltran also spoke to us about the dsappointing Mets season, the exit of Manuel and Minaya, who he thinks may be the next Mets manager and being a free agent next season.

The Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy, as well, provides students a dynamic learning experience, where they will be able to further develop their athletic skills all while receiving an excel education. They have a big fundraiser on November 15th.

For more on Sofrito Restaurant, located right here in Manhattan, visit www.sofritony.com.

Comedian Pablo Francisco will be at the 10th Gotham Comedy Club in New York from October 7th - 10th.

He weaves together his arsenal of characters, spontaneous outbursts, and clever insights to create a stand-up show that more resembles an hour-long comedic jazz riff. He is an off-the-wall, animated character that points out the absurdity in an illogical, pop-culture obsessed world.

His unmatched take on all things pop culture has taken him into the ranks of the most popular touring comedians worldwide. Pablo's own critically acclaimed one horu special on Comedy Central titled "OUCH!" continues to stay on the network's most requested list. DVDTALK calls "OUCH!" "Truly original and funny". His much anticipated follow-up Comedy Central Special is due out in 2010.

For tickets and showtimes, visit gothamcomedyclub.com.

TeenNick dives into the glamorous, chaotic and often hilarious lives of Hollywood "it" kids in Gigantic, a new half-hour scripted drama series premiering Friday, Oct. 8, at 10pm.

Shot and set in Los Angeles, Gigantic features an ensemble cast that includes Grace Gummer (daughter of Meryl Streep) and Gia Mantegna (daughter of Grace Gummer) as two of the lead characters who navigate the privileges and pitfalls of having Hollywood A-list parents.

Following the premiere, the 18-episode series will move to its regular timeslot of Fridays at 9:30pm. For more on Gigantic, visit www.teennick.com/shows/gigantic.

Actor Edward Norton is back at the PIX 11 News studio to talk about his new movie Stone, in which he stars alongside Robert DeNiro and Milla Jovovich.

In the midst of evaluating an apparently psychopathic convict (Edward Norton) regarding an upcoming parole hearing, a retirement-age prison counselor (Robert De Niro) succumbs to sexual favors offered by the prisoner's scheming wife (Milla Jovovich).

Norton is known for his roles in Primal Fear, American History X, Fight Club, Death to Smoochy and The Incredible Hulk.

Stone is in theaters on Friday.

This Real Housewives of New Jersey has seen her own share of cat fights but now she's in a completely different kind of fight -- waging a war for a worthy cause. It's called "Stop Child Trafficking Now" and the goal: to put an end to child sex trafficking by targeting predators for prosecution and conviction. Caroline Manzo is one of the voices behind this cause.

For more on Stop Child Trafficking Now, visit www.sctnow.org. The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs on Bravo.

Actress Jennifer Stone of Wizards of Waverly Place fame stopped by to talk about Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars, which is available on DVD now.

Stone plays the title character Harriet in the remake and says it is "a modernized version as it ages Harriet up to around 16 and it takes the issues to a high school level. I do think it maintains the same charm the book has."

Best known for her portrayal of Harper on the Disney Channel Sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place. Harper is known for her wacky clothes, which she makes herself. We put her design skills to the test to see if she can make a "Harper"-worthy hat.

Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars is available in stores now. Wizards of Waverly Place airs Fridays at 8:30pm on the Disney Channel.

Randall Wallace, the director of new movie Secretariat shared some secrets behind shooting the film.

"Housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery -- with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich) -- manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years," says IMDB of the movie.

He said the film used five horses to play Secretariat-four thoroughbreds and a quarterhorse. One of the horses, Wallace said, that played Secretariat in the film, Trolley Boy, was actually discovered in true Hollywood fashion after winning a Secretariat Look-Alike contest held at the Secretariat Festival in Paris, Kentucky. He also revealed the cast and crew of Secretariat were addicted to crossword puzzles, especially Diane Lane, John Malkovich and Margo Martindale. Lane was such a super fan of the brain teaser; she created her own crossword puzzle during production.

Secretariat opens in theaters on Friday.

Comedian Jim Breuer stopped by to talk about his new book I'm Not High.

"With his goofy smile, sleepy eyes, and stoner's laugh, Jim Breuer might not appear to be the most introspective comedian out there. The fact that he made his mark playing Goat Boy on Saturday Night Live and a recalcitrant toker in the stoner classic Half Baked doesn't help his reputation at all. But in I'm Not High, we meet a whole new Jim Breuer: the Jim who tours the country with his whole family in tow; the Jim who cares for his ailing 85-year-old father; the Jim who considers himself a deeply spiritual person. I'm Not High reveals the complex man behind the simpleminded persona, bringing to life true stories from a career that has spanned two riotous (yet somehow semi-righteous) decades," says Amazon of the book.

I'm Not High: (But I've Got a Lot of Crazy Stories about Life as a Goat Boy, a Dad, and a Spiritual Warrior) is available in stores now.

El DeBarge is back. The music sensation is releasing his first album in 16 years 'Second Chance' is coming out Nov. 30 on Geffen Records. The album features all new songs, written in collaboration with Babyface, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and more. The title track ("Second Chance") from his album is already blowing up at radio. It is the #1 song on urban A/C radio in Chicago, Atlanta, and Detroit. Watch the video for the song here: www.eldebargemusic.com/

There were rough times for the superstar as he battled drug addiction and served time in prison. He candidly spoke about those moments of his life with PIX11 Morning News anchor Sukanya Krishnan. He expressed how he's gotten a second chance at life and intends to use it well. DeBarge is reliving that second chance on tour. He will perform tomorrow at 9pm at New York City’s S.O.B.’s (200 Varick Street). Next week, the R&B star will kick off a headlining tour alongside dates supporting Mary J. Blige at Radio City Music Hall on October 11th and 12th. And if you didn’t think he was on the rise again, you’ll have to check him out in Ebony Magazine. He graces the cover of the October issue.

To keep up with what El is doing, follow him on the web at:
http://ElDeBargeMusic.com
http://twitter.com/eldebarge
http://www.facebook.com/ElDeBarge

Mary Schmidt Amons of The Real Housewives of D.C. stopped by the studio to talk about the drama behind the reality TV show, how she's adjusting to being in the limelight and what to expect this season. Amons also put to bed some rumors surrounding the women of D.C.

For more on The Real Housewives of D.C., visit www.bravotv.com.

Actor Max Thieriot stopped by to talk about his role as Bug in the new Wes Craven horror flick My Soul To Take, which opens on October 8.

"In the sleepy town of Riverton, legend tells of a serial killer who swore he would return to murder the seven children born the night he died. Now, 16 years later, people are disappearing again. Has the psychopath been reincarnated as one of the seven teens, or did he survive the night he was left for dead? Only one of the kids knows the answer. Adam "Bug" Heller (Max Thieriot) was supposed to die on the bloody night his father went insane. Unaware of his dad's terrifying crimes, he has been plagued by nightmares since he was a baby. But if Bug hopes to save his friends from the monster that's returned, he must face an evil that won't rest...until it finishes the job it began the day he was born," says IMDB of the film.

Fans will remember Thieriot from his roles in Chloe, Stay Cool, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, Jumper, Nancy Drew and The Pacifier.

My Soul To Take is in theaters on Friday.

The stars from the new Logo TV show The A-List: New Yorkdiscuss last night's series premiere. The show centers on five priviledged, gay men living in New York City and is form the same producers of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

"If you thought the housewives were desperate, wait 'til you meet the houseboys! Logo's much buzzed about docu-reality series, The A-List: New York, follows members of New York's gay elite plus their families, best girlfriends, and pocket dogs (natch) as they navigate being fabulous in the city. Follow their tangled friendships, rivalries and aspirations as they hop from benefit to beach house to pied-a-terre, dropping serious coin on toys for grown ups all along the way. [The show] explores the excess and envy of a new population, taking its rightful place alongside the greatest of guilty pleasure television,'" says Logo Of theie new show.

For more on The A-List: New York, visit www.logotv.com.

Life is precious: That's a lesson Sara Ramirez learned the hard way. But from a life lost, she's now helping save others just like her character on Grey's Anatomy . The Tony Award-winning actress and a host of other stars will gather tonight for "Broadway Takes The Runway."

Emmy Award-winning television personality Carson Kressley will host the event, and will be joined by a host of Broadway stars for an intimate evening to celebrate Broadway Takes the Runway -- an evening of fashion and song. All proceeds from the night will benefit the Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation, which honors the close friend of Ramirez and Kressley, who was lost to liver cancer in 2008.

The event will take place at Touch Nightclub located at 240 West 52nd Street. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm. Tickets are $50 for the show and $200 for upstairs VIP access.

To buy tickets call 866-811-4111 or visit www.BroadwayTakesTheRunway.com.
For more information on the Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation go to www.AlDRodriguezLiverFoundation.com.

Director and writer Wes Craven stopped by to talk about his new movie My Soul To Take, which opens on October 8.

"In the sleepy town of Riverton, legend tells of a serial killer who swore he would return to murder the seven children born the night he died. Now, 16 years later, people are disappearing again. Has the psychopath been reincarnated as one of the seven teens, or did he survive the night he was left for dead? Only one of the kids knows the answer. Adam "Bug" Heller (Max Thieriot) was supposed to die on the bloody night his father went insane. Unaware of his dad's terrifying crimes, he has been plagued by nightmares since he was a baby. But if Bug hopes to save his friends from the monster that's returned, he must face an evil that won't rest...until it finishes the job it began the day he was born," says IMDB of the film.

Craven is known for his movies Nightmare on Elm Street, Beetlejuice, Freddy vs Jason, Scream and The Hills Have Eyes. He's currently working on Scream 4.

My Soul To Take is in theaters on Friday.

Bernie Williams is swinging for the fences once again this October, helping New Yorkers hit a homerun on exclusive once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

The four-time World Series champion is teaming up with Priceless NYC Reserved by MasterCard providing rich experiences such as: sporting events (tickets to see the Yankees and Jets); entertainment (Soundstage at Lincoln Center); culinary experiences (celebrity chef demos, VIP dining) and popular local offers.

Musical star Frankie Grande from "Mamma Mia" and his actress-singer sister Ariana from Nickelodeon's Victorious are putting their talents to good use. The sibling duo stopped by the studio to talk about hosting a charity event to support the non-profit organization called Broadway in South Africa.

While the organization seeks to enable artists to use their talents for change among youths in need, you can see Frankie and Ariana perform original music inspired by essays written by students of Broadway in South Africa on Monday, October 4.

Tickets are still available. For more information, visit broadwayinsouthafrica.org.

Written by Susan J. Kim

Actress Tamara Tunie joined us today to talk about her recently debuted play "Frog Kiss," for which she is the production advisor.

Frog Kiss was chosen for the New York Musical Theater Festival this year. The play tells the story of Clementine, a princess looking for the man of her dreams in a frog she meets-it's your classic frog-Prince Charming fairytale with a bit of an adult twist.

Taking to the stage as well, Tunie is also acting in a New Jersey Shakespeare production of "Alls Well That Ends Well".

Tunie is no stranger to theater (winning a Tony for her work on "Spring Awakening") or film, but she is most likely a familiar face to most viewers as medical examiner Dr. Melinda Warner on Law & Order: SVU. Past credits include her role as Alberta Green on 24 and her breakthrough role as Jessica Griffin on As the World Turns. In the movie world, Tunie is best known for her work in Devil's Advocate and City Hall, as well as directing and producing her film, See You in September which has an upcoming release this year.

You can see Tunie on stage until October 10 (click here for tickets and showtimes) and catch her in Law & Order: SVUon Wednesdays at 9pm on NBC.

Written by Patrick Wong

Michael Imperioli came by today to discuss The Hungry Ghosts, a 2009 film that Imperioli both wrote and made his directorial debut on.

The Hungry Ghosts takes the Buddhist belief that hungry ghosts are a spiritual metaphor for people's need for fulfillment through superficial and material means and applies that to five New Yorkers and their intersecting lives of satiating their spiritual appetites.

The Hungry Ghosts boasts an ensemble cast including Imperioli's co-stars from his role on critically acclaimed HBO drama The Sopranos, Steven Schirripa and Sharon Angela.

Although Hungry Ghosts is Imperioli's first time in the director's chair, Imperioli is also an accomplished actor, best recognized for playing Christopher Moltisanti on the Sopranos, for which he won an Emmy and SAG Award as well as a Golden Globe nomination.

The Hungry Ghosts made it's US premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on February 5, but will be making a wide release on October 1.

Written by Patrick Wong

Donnie Wahlberg plays Danny in the new CBS show Blue Bloods, a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement.

Frank Reagan is the New York City Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.

A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son Danny (Wahlberg), a seasoned detective, family man, and Iraqi War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases.

Blue Bloods airs Fridays at 10pm on CBS.

Otherwise known as Nevel Papperman on Nickelodeon's iCarly, young actor Reed Alexander stopped by to show us how to make Kewl Wrapped Up Mexican Chicken Fajitas … with a Kick!.

Alexander started a website called KewlBites.com in which he offers healthy living tips and recipes. And he's now teamed up with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

Reed will serve a Champion of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's empowerME Movement. The empowerME Movement is a by kids, for kids initiative that inspires all young people to make healthy behavior changes and to become advocates for healthy eating and physical activity. To date more than 2.3 million kids across the country have engaged in the Movement and made a commitment to their health.

• Click to download the recipe for Kewl Wrapped-Up Greek Salad With Mediterranean Citus Dressing

• Click to download the recipe for Kewl Wrapped-Up Tuna Sushi Rolls

For more of healthy tips from Alexander, visit KewlBites.com.

"Stand-Up Dads" is an upcoming documentary film about four on the rise comedians -- Paul Virzi, Brad Trackman, Harris Stanton and Jay Black -- who are working hard to make it in show business while raising their first-born children. The film is due to release sometime at the end on 2011.

For more information, visit www.standupdadscomedy.com .

On October 3 and 4, Feinstein's at Loews Regency will present Bryan Batt, the two-time Screen Actors Guild Award winner and star of AMC's Mad Men, as he takes to the New York nightclub stage with "Batt On A Hot Tin Roof" in an evening of song and charismatic storytelling, weaving a hilarious and poignant tale of his "life experience" in the Big Apple and the Big Easy.

From Cole Porter to Burt Bacharach, embracing classic Broadway and new composers, Batt creates a fun filled evening celebrating heart, hope, and home. Both shows take place at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Performances have a $40 cover with $60 premium seats in addition to a $25.00 food and beverage minimum. There are a select amount of seats, based on availability, with a $40.00 cover charge and no food and beverage minimum. Jackets are suggested but not required. The club is located at 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street in New York City.

For ticket reservations and club information, please call (212) 339-4095 or visit us online at feinsteinsatloewsregency.com and TicketWeb.com.

On the hit kid's show "Victorious," she plays the triple threat Tori Vega, a high school student gifted as a singer, dancer and actress. However, in the real world actress Victoria Justice is more than a triple threat. She's a role model for millions of girls-a role she takes very seriously. PIX11 Morning News anchor Sukanya Krishnan chatted with the star about her influence over young girls. Victoria's latest project allows her to get out and really make a difference. She has been in NYC for the last two weeks working on an initiative with the United Nations called Girl Up. The campaign gives American girls the opportunity to channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for programs of the United Nations that help some of the world's hardest-to-reach adolescent girls.

You can meet the Nickelodeon star along with fashion photographer/"America's Next Top Model" judge Nigel Barker at the Vanderbilt YMCA on Thursday from 4 to 7pm. The two will lead hundreds of girls in a Pep Rally launching the Girl Up campaign.

Also, added to her busy schedule...modeling. Justice appears on the cover of Teen Vogue and is the new face of a new "Got Milk" ad campaign. She wears the milk mustache with pride. Check out the behind-the-scenes of the photo shoot (click below).

Of course, you can catch "Victorious" on Fridays on Nickelodean at 8:30pm. This week's episode is titled "The Great Ping Pong Scam." On October 22 at 8pm, Victoria Justice can be seen in "The Boy Who Cried Werewolf," an original two-hour TV movie. The teen comedy with a sci-fi twist follows Jordan Sands (Justice), a shy and unpopular teen who is accidentally transformed into a werewolf during a visit to Wolfsberg, Romania where her family has inherited an ancient castle. She, her prankster brother and the icy housekeepe (played by actress Brooke Shields) must work together and against the clock to prevent Jordan from remaining a beast forever.

For more on Victorious, visit www.nick.com/shows/victorious.

Actress Anne Son, one of the stars of ABC's new show My Generation, stopped by to talk about the show and her role as Carolyn Chung.

My Generation is about a documentary crew filming the lives of members of a Texas high school class 10 years after graduation. The story behind Carolyn "The Wallflower" (Son) is she and Steven "The Overachiever" (Michael Stahl-David) slept together on prom night. Ten years later, she has a son and has just informed Steven of his existence.

Son is a Toronto native and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She also stuidied improv at Second City in Toronto and the Groundlings in Los Angeles.

My Generation airs Thursdays at 8pm on ABC.

CW fans may know Aaron Tveit as Trip Van der Bilt on Gossip Girl, but they'll know him as Peter Orlovsky in the new film HOWL.

In the film, James Franco stars as the young Allen Ginsberg-poet, counter-culture adventurer, and chronicler of the Beat Generation. In his famously confessional, leave-nothing-out style, Ginsberg recounts the road trips, love affairs, and search for personal liberation that led to the most timeless and electrifying work of his career: the poem HOWL.

Meanwhile, in a San Francisco courtroom, HOWL is on trial. Prosecutor Ralph McIntosh (David Strathairn) sets out to prove that the book should be banned, while suave defense attorney Jake Ehrlich (Jon Hamm) argues fervently for freedom of speech and creative expression. The proceedings veer from the comically absurd to the passionate as a host of unusual witnesses (Jeff Daniels, Mary-Louise Parker, Treat Williams, Alessandro Nivola) pit generation against generation and art against fear in front of conservative Judge Clayton Horn (Bob Balaban).

HOWL opens in theaters today. Fans can also catch him as the lead role (Frank Abagnale Jr) in the new Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can.

Known for her role as London Tipton on Disney Channel's Suite Life on Deck , actress Brenda Song stopped by to talk about her role as Christy in the highly-anticipated film Social Network .

Brenda stars alongside Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Timberlake in The Social Network. Directed by David Fincher, the movie tell the epic story of the start of Facebook.

The Social Network premieres today in theaters.

True Jackson, VP stars Robbie Amell and Ashley Argota stopped by to talk about the show and Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday.

On Saturday afternon for three hours from 12pm to 3pm, there will be no programming on Nickelodeon to encouarge the network's young viewers to go out for a Day of Play. The event promotes health and exercise.

True Jackson, VP is about a True (Keke Palmer), who lands a job workig for her idol and appointed as vice president of his fashion empire at just 15-year-old. With the help of her friends, she tries to navigate the transition between homeroon to the boardroom.

True Jackson, VP airs Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. on Nickelodeon. For more on the Worldwide Day of Play, visit www.nick.com/play.