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He's one of the world's most famous people: a two-time heavyweight champion, celebrity pitchman/griller, and all-around cheerful guy, George Foreman.
He stopped by the show this morning to discuss fatherhood, along with author Tom Sturges and Roland Warren, the president of the National Fatherhood Initiative. WATCH VIDEO
Foreman also took the time to sit down with me for a Q&A, discussing subjects ranging from his most memorable Father's Day, his favorite food, and the highlight of his boxing career.
DF: Today you're here to talk about Father's Day and your book, Fatherhood...you've got five sons named George. Do you have nicknames for them? When you're addressing "George," how do they know which one you're talking to?
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Michael Johns was famously voted off "American Idol," much to the chagrin of, well, everyone, it seems.
The Australian-turned-Atlantan was a fan favorite and seemingly a frontrunner until his untimely demise last Thursday.
He stopped by the plaza today to chat with Matt, Meredith and Natalie. WATCH VIDEO
We'll have a vlog post here on allDAY soon, but in case you can't get enough of Michael Johns, I had a quick chat with him after his appearance on the plaza. He spent about 15 minutes talking to our crowd outside, posing for photos and signing autographs, and as we stepped inside, he said, "This is surreal."
Here's the conversation that followed (after the jump):
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Vlog-o-spondent Sara Haines finds out what Fantasia would be doing if she wasn't a Grammy-winning singer/broadway actress, and what the star has planned for the holidays. WATCH VIDEO
Joan Rivers tells allDAY vlog-o-spondent Sara Haines two-thirds of the stars on the red carpet are "morons."
Plus, find out what is the worst Christmas gift Joan has ever received. WATCH VIDEO
(From Paul Manson, TODAY producer)
Let’s face it. It’s tough to feel bad for those in the entertainment business who are raking in millions per picture, even when they lose a little privacy. A fair trade for the price of fame isn’t it? I recently accompanied Ann Curry down to New Orleans to produce a live and a taped interview with Brad Pitt regarding his new effort to rebuild the 9th Ward of New Orleans (Right: That’s me in the blue shirt ... hey look I’m famous) Ann asked Brad about this very subject:
Ann: Given how much fame takes away from you -- I know you don’t like to complain about that -- but fame comes at a personal cost ...
Brad: It’s a trade off you know it’s...fame is a price on your privacy but then there’s also other great benefits and this is one of them.
Ann: So in some way if this works does it make all the price you’ve paid in terms of your personal cost worth it?
Brad: It’s worth it now, listen if I don’t like it I’ll get out...it’s all worth it now but yeah this will work it’s all just a question of scale that’s all.
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(From Tammy Fine, TODAY producer)
Without offending anyone, I have to ask the question: can anyone under 40 name five songs by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons?
If you answer no, then I hope you were able to see the profile we ran on the show this morning. WATCH VIDEO
Because the truth is, Frankie and the boys have a catalog of music that blows your mind away. "Sherrie"... "Big Girls Don't Cry"... "Walk Like a Man"...
While those aren't songs that I was spinning on my record player at age 12, they are special to me just the same. It's been said that music at its best touches the soul, and for me, this music does because it brings back some of my sweetest childhood memories.
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Tina Fey was back this morning to talk about tonight's season premiere of the Emmy Award-winning NBC comedy "30 Rock," which features a special guest appearance by Jerry Seinfeld. WATCH VIDEO
As fans of allDAY know, Tina was our first celebrity Q&A back in April, and I got to catch up with her on what's been going on with her over the past few months.
Q: So since we did our first Q&A, "30 Rock" has gone on to win the Emmy for best comedy. I don't think it's a stretch to say that I launched you to your recent success. You may take this opportunity to thank me.
Tina Fey: <laughing> Thank you for rocketing -- ROCKETING -- "30 Rock" to its massive success.
Q: What's the most surprising or interesting thing that you've gotten to do since the show has become such a critical success?
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25-year-old Sara Bareilles stopped by the studio to chat with Ann and sing her newest song, “Love Song.” Afterwards, Sara spoke with me about touring and what she’s listening to on her ipod.
allDAY: How did you get started in music?
Sara Bareilles: I’ve been singing since I was little. There was a piano in the house. I gravitated towards playing the piano and singing. I was in a musical environment.
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Today was one of the greatest days of Delaney Foley's life when Enrique Iglesias pulled her up on stage to sing a song with him. WATCH VIDEO
After his show on the Plaza (video), Enrique Iglesias told us why Tequila gets him going in the morning, why a double cheeseburger with fries is romantic and what album has made him become an Insomniac. WATCH VIDEO
