only from aflac ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> jimmy: lionel richie is here. he's one of the judges on "american idol" which airs sunday and monday nights here on abc. it was a big hit last night. >> it's a big hit last night. i loved it. >> jimmy: we're all very excited, actually. we really wanted a big hit and now we have a big hit. so this is great. >> well, the part that made me so happy is i heard my kids downstairs screaming. they were interacting with oh, my god, you didn't get rid of that. yes, you did. >> jimmy: if your kids watch you this know you've got something special. >> because they -- it takes everything to get them interested in something. >> jimmy: so let's look at a clip from last night. because i have some questions about this. katy perry got out there and danced with a contestant. this is good. now there's a little bit of a wardrobe situation there. here comes lionel to the rescue. >> no, no, no. >> jimmy: watch lionel -- >> no, no. >> jimmy: i'm guessing you never worked in an ambulance. >> no. >> jimmy: lionel never actually really -- i

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and lionel richie is on the show. my -- [ applause ] yes. >> jimmy: i love lionel richie. everyone loves lionel richie. >> honestly, lionel's on the show, and luke bryan, a country star. >> jimmy: he's a great guy, luke bryan. >> and luke bryan and i are like brother and sister and lionel's kind of like our uncle. and we -- >> jimmy: in what way is lionel like your uncle? >> we respect lionel just about as much as his kids respect him. which is not a lot. >> jimmy: his daughter nicole tortures him. >> we do the most. >> jimmy: you guys are continuing that tradition. >> here's the deal. he's giving some eloquent statement about when he was with whitney or michael to some hopeful contestant and we're prepping a whoopie cushion for him to like sit down after he's done his ted talk. >> jimmy: oh, no. >> and he just goes for it every time. and it's amazing. >> jimmy: sometimes the old jokes are the best ones. >> we're ruining his legacy. >> jimmy: by the way, i think i'm giving lionel a -- presenting him with a star on the hollywood walk of fame. >> i heard you're -- [ cheers a

on jimmy kimmel, lionel richie. >> have a great night. we'll see you tomorrow. >> dicky: from hollywood, it's "jimmy kimmel live!" tonight, lionel richie, from "grown-ish" yara shahidi, and music from moon taxi. and now, take it easy. here's jimmy kimmel! [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: welcome, welcome. ♪ hi, everybody. i'm jimmy. i'm the host of the show. thanks for watching. thank you for coming. please, it's embarrassing. [ cheers and applause ] that's very nice. i'm glad you're here. tonight we are going to party,

is that lionel richie? let's reopen the market. mr. richie, would you ring the 24/5 bell? sure can, jim. ♪ trade 24/5, only with td ameritrade. >>> welcome back to "options action." netflix hitting the red carpet at the 90th annual oscars this weekend. by the way, the stock hitting an all time high today. for more about that, let's go to julia in los angeles >> hey, brian. the red carpet is now covered with white plastic to protect it from the rain. that's overhead right now. and there is also an oscar over there. that is in a trash bag but by sunday, the red carpet will be prepped and a big day for netflix. it has eight nominations compared to just three last year and four of netflix's nominations are for "mudbound," song, adanted screen play and sin ming to are a if i that is broad acclaim for a movie that netflix bought at sundance they broke into hollywood's elite ranks. the academy gets over theory sestance to crack the business model, netflix wants to release movies in theaters on the same day that they were released on netflix. netflix is also nominated for two do

i will bring them. >> oh, it's lionel rich which i will. >> speaking of lionel richie, he showed up hoping to knock them off their feet. that happened literally to him. take a look at what happened. he couldn't figure out how to work his chair. >> are you all right? >> what in the world? >> then his fellow judges took full advantage of the chair situation, whoopie cushions underneath him. he said they are like his students and he's the teacher. >> they seem to be enjoying the age difference in general. >> yeah. yeah. >> on both sides. i think he's having fun with it and they are having fun with it, too. >> i agree. not to be overshadowed, katy perry had another night in the spotlight. take a look. >> katy, do you remember young love? >> i don't remember anything young at all, honestly. ♪ >> can you show me how to milk a cow, hypothetically? >> i'm going to give myself utter play. >> can you tell us about foreplay. >> what was with the buckets on the head? >> at this point, everything is fair game. >> it seems as if it's more about the judges than who they are supposed to be judging? >> w

topping t peoplescene, lionel richie got a hollywood honor. he got his hans and feet in cement in front of the chinese theater. this lasts to his lasting legacy and won four grammy awards and academy award and golden globe award. and was indu into the writers hall-of-fame in 1994. >> and tsomest as an america idd . and ryan seacrest will host idol once again. watch is sunday night at 8:00 here on 6 abc. the ross spring dress event. it's here. where you'll find the perfect dress at the perfect price. whether you want to stand out from the crowd or dance the night away. from a weekend getaway to that special celebration. if you want to save big on dresses for every occasion, you've gotta get to the ross spring dress event, on now. ♪ you're gotta go to ross. >>> the philadelphia fire department is celebrating is international womens day by focusing on safety. the second is annual women in safety conference. it features workshops and sessions. >>> and on this international womens day. royal couple, prince harry and meghan markle visited to celeb

lionel richie in particular, he is a legend and i grew up listening to his music. my parents like his music. and i really hoped that i could impress him >> your look is telling me rock and roll but you come from a classical training background. you are an opera singer. >> i try to mix it up and do all sorts of different styles but i did, i studied opera for 12 years. >> can you give me an opera doubt. >> i honestly don't know if i can right now. i can try. ♪ >> thank you for giving us that nice opera note. >> oh, thank you. thank you for having me. i really appreciate it so much. >> we wish you luck. and you are obviously going to win. >> oh, yeah. thank you. >> good luck he havy. >> thank you, bye. >> was that a stunning high noted or what? he havy auditions this sunday. watch american idol here on abc7 on sunday and monday nights at 8:00 p.m. >>> sky 7 is now over breaking news in san jose, mineta san jose airport officials tell us the engine of an alaska airlines jet started smoking as the plane was pulling away from the gate. officials say no one was hurt. >>

lionel richie in particular, he is a legend and i grew up listening to his music. my parents like his music. and i really hoped that i could impress him the most. >> your look is telling me rock and roll but you come from a classical training background. you are an opera singer. >> i try to mix it up and do all sorts of different styles but i did, i studied opera for 12 years. >> can you give me an opera doubt. >> i honestly don't know if i can right now. i can try. ♪ >> thank you for giving us that nice opera note. >> oh, thank you. thank you for having me. i really appreciate it so much. >> we wish you luck. and you are obviously going to win. >> oh, yeah. thank you. >> good luck he havy. >> thank you, bye. >> was that a stunning high noted or what? he havy auditions this sunday. watch american idol here on abc7 on sunday and monday nights at 8:00 p.m. >>> sky 7 is now over breaking news in san jose, mineta san jose airport officials tell us the engine of an alaska airlines jet started smoking as the plane was pulling away from the gate. officials say no one wa

to see long-time host ryan seacrest and new judges lionel richie, katy perry, and luke bryan. >>> next, the fight against hunger. how hundreds of volunteers plan >>> welcome back, everyone. here with winning numbers from last night's $290 million mega millions drawing. 7, 17, 18, 46, 66, the mega number, 22. nobody picked all six. so tuesday night's jackpot goes up to $318 million. and by the way, tonight's power ball jackpot is at $385 million. good luck. >>> happening today, hundreds of volunteers will help feed the hungry on the peninsula and overseas. a private company called dream dinners is hosting today's fight against hunger event. volunteers will assemble 50,000 meals. 33,000 of the meals packed will go to haiti. the other 17,000 will be distributed locally to the sue mayor tan house in san matteo. the event runs from 10 until noon at hillsdale high school. >>> next on abc7 mornings at 6:00, authorities identify the gunman who took three women hostage before killing them and himself at a veterans home in yountville. we'll have the latest in a live report from the scene. >>> yo

luke brian, katy perry and lionel richie know what they're looking for. they set out on a journey across the nation to discover a new crop of talent worthy of earning a golden ticket to hollywood. ♪ >> we're the artists. so we know what they're thinking. we know what they're feeling. we're going to do two things, inspire you to go forward or tell you the truth and tell you there's no shot. >> is lionel richie going to be the mean one ? >> i hope so. i hope he's mean all night long. >> luke bryan telling contestants no is nerve racking. season premiere of "american idol" is this sundayment you can watch here on abc 7 starting at 8:00 p.m. >> little nerve racking. you're shattering their hopes and dreams. >> they lowered the age. it's 15. as young as 15. these young hopes and dreams. >> i do hope that there is a little bit of saltiness. that's what made the original "american idol" fun. >> you need the salty. >> he was amazing how he could be salty, but you still kind of liked him. >> i don't know how -- that's hard. >> it's really hard to pull off. >> yo

. ♪ all night long >>> lionel richie there. he's the latest star to cement his legacy outside the chinese theater in hollywood. >> hand print, foot print and he wrote hello and signed his name. >> how did take that long? >> i know. lionel richie. >> it took "american idol"" and we're talking about legal briefs. sorry. >>> talking about rbg. >> the og. >> the original g. isn't that insane. >> i'm scared that sonny has that. 84-year-old supreme court justice has gone from legend to the most unlikery pop i con. >> it documentary features interviews about her life and sexism and discrimination she's got against throughout her career and a look behind the robe. >> all i ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks. i'm 84 years old and everyone wants to take a picture with me. >> it opens world wide may 4th. the big story her workout routine. oh, wow, she can plank. >> she's doing the plank perfect. is there that's a perfect plank. >> she can work out better than i can sgrp they say she does 20 push ups. >> three t

and lionel is, you know, he's just -- he's lionel richie. >> he's a legend. he's a legend. >> yeah. >> you started with him. were you a little intimidated? >> i have worked with him in the past. the first time i met him, i had to perform with him on the stage at the ryman in nashville. i'm not like a sweater. i'm lucky in that. like i don't, when i walked in and saw lionel richie like -- i had, like -- and lionel is like, what's wrong with you, brother? i'm like, man, i am about to faint. i'm about to faint being around you. but since then, i mean, once you get to know lionel, he's like -- i mean, he's literally the most genuine, kindest person. watching him interact with these kids. i mean, and he's like, you know, back when i was in -- watching whitney and diana sing and we're like. he drops these names that -- you know, that -- it's normal like, normal life for lionel. i'm like -- >> how is it for you to be a judge? >> it's an interesting -- you know, it's a little out of my comfort zone to just -- pick people apart. you know, but, it -- but you have to. [

." >> reporter: lionel richie, katy perry and luke ryan bring their knowledge, experience and humor to the judge's table on "american idol." >> change numbers right now. >> you can see what i'm doing. >> reporter: they developed an easy chemistry right away. but the judges don't want the focus to be on them, rather, on the talented young people trying to get their big breaks in show business. >> what makes an "american idol" in 2018? >> i always say it goes back to the old school. what's your style? you've got a style? that means you'll be around for a while. okay. if you're a singer, maybe, maybe not. but stylists are the people who last forever. >> i borrow it from lionel. he calls it instant identity. honestly, it is about your own it imprint, your own personality. and for me personally, i don't want to hear the music. i want to feel the music. >> there you go. >> do you have it. >> what is it? >> whatever it is. >> a new it. when you walk in the room, are you it? when you open your mouth, are you it? when you get in front of that tv, do you just have it? ♪ >> it's really about th

. > lionel richie is a huge part of what mike me love music, and, yeah, so it's nice to see him and have him call me son. >> his style combines a blond range of styles from neo-soul to r & b, funk and classical. watch his performance tonight at 8:00 p.m. right here on abc 7. >> punxsutawney phil is a wanted rodent this year. he saw his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter which should have ended march 16th but sheriff's office says winter has stuck around after phil's prediction and want him charged with deception. >> i say this to the monroe county sheriff. i just call it like it is. arrest mother nature. don't arrest the messenger. >> this is so official, right? phil's supporters call the change a vicious character attack and says the sheriff's office is acting a bit, will, squirrely. >> and in accuweather today, some of us are seeing sunshine at this hour while few of us have light rain moving through the neighborhood. light doppler 7 is tracking it all. it's really isolated the activity this afternoon. we'll zoom into the street level and we'll put this into motion the past 30

on jimmy kimmel, lionel richie. >> have a great night. we'll see you tomorrow. >>> tv's number one daily viral video show, "right this minute." >> come on up. >> a dog is spotted in a my opinion shaft after going missing for 11 days. >> the family had nearly given up hope. . >> the elaborate rescue mission leading to one emotional reunion. >>> it's a romantic adventure in a hot air balloon. what happens when a drone decides to cut in. >>> one good flop and fake deserves another. the story behind the oscar worthy performances. >>> and look who's in monti mode. >> oh my gosh! >> how the mini faces of ed bassmaster are keeping workers on their toes. >> he's shameless. he's absolutely shameless. >>> echo the coonhound has been missing 11 days. she entered a disused mine and they couldn't find her. finally she was spotted. >> come on. >> there she is 30 feet down, she got her way and got lost. her family had nearly given up hope but there you see her. she sees rescue is on the way, but she can't get out without help. as you can see firefighter

and now with katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie as new judges... hey! seacrest: ...we're bringing you three of music's greatest icons. "idol's" gonna air on sunday on monday nights this season on abc. and i can tell you from what i've seen, there's no doubt this season of "idol" will be an unforgettable journey. [ banners' "someone to you" plays ] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ i don't wanna die or fade away ♪ ♪ i just wanna be someone ♪ i just wanna be someone [ cheers and applause ] ♪ dive and disappear without a trace ♪ ♪ i just wanna be someone ♪ well, doesn't everyone? all right! let's get it started. go time. ♪ and if the sun's upset and the sky goes cold ♪ you've got this, baby. ♪ and if the clouds get heavy and start to fall ♪ okay, buddy. head on in there. ♪ i really need somebody to call my own ♪ this has been my dream. [ cheers and applause ] oh, my god! ♪ someone to you you've got fire in those vocal chords. that's badass. ♪ i wanna be somebody to someone ♪ all: you're going to hollywood! -i love you. -thank you! my biggest

luke bryan, lionel richie and katy perry rp riding the bus. >> we're not going to bring the other stuff. we're bringing the new package. >> to discover a new crop of talent worthy of earning a golden ticket to hollywood. >> it's a gift. it's a blessing. it's like winning the fricking lottery. we get to give them the ticket. >> the judges know what they're looking for. >> we're the artists. we know what they're thinking and feeling. we're going to do two things. inspire you to go forward or tell you the truth and tell you there's no shot. >> luke bryan saying telling contestants no isn't always easy. >> when somebody doesn't need to make it through, you've got to say no. that is so -- i mean, i'm like oh, god i got to tell him no. >> don't expect producers to stray way from the traditional idol format. returning host ryan seacrest says there's no need to change what has worked. >> don't need to reinvent the wheel. the show is the show, it works at its core. >> danya bacchus, abc angeles. >>> sunday march 11th is the premiere. it starts at 8:00 p.m. >>> i have a question. >> yeah. >> regg

." >> reporter: lionel richie, katy perry and luke ryan bring their knowledge, experience and humor to the judge's table on "american idol." >> change numbers right now. >> you can see what i'm doing. >> reporter: they developed an easy chemistry right away. but the judges don't want the focus to be on them, rather, on the talented young people trying to get their big breaks in show business. >> what makes an "american idol" in 2018? >> i always say it goes back to the old school. what's your style? you've got a style? that means you'll be around for a while. okay. if you're a singer, maybe, maybe not. but stylists are the people who last forever. >> i borrow it from lionel. he calls it instant identity. honestly, it is about your own it imprint, your own personality. and for me personally, i don't want to hear the music. i want to feel the music. >> there you go. >> do you have it. >> what is it? >> whatever it is. >> a new it. when you walk in the room, are you it? when you open your mouth, are you it? when you get in front of that tv, do you just have it? ♪ >> it's really about th

doesn't guarantee you're going to be a star. >> plus lionel richie. >> plus lionel richie. >> you can see a new episode of "american idol" sunday night at 8:00 eastern right here on abc. >>> all right. i got a question for everybody. who here remembers the ice bucket challenge a few years ago? [ cheers and applause ] well, it raised millions for a.l.s. resermg. and n research. and now there's a new challenge that is heating up the internet. it's called the a.l.s. pepper challenge. celebrities like jimmy kimmel. shaquille o'neal, kelly clarkson did it. everybody is stepping up. it raised over half a million dollars already and, of course, still counting. more people are participating. "nightline's" juju chang threw down the gauntlet to the team at "gma" after taking the challenge herself. you can see she's braving through the peppers right there. so our weekend "gma" colleague ron claiborne, ron did it. looks like he -- >> two, rob, two. >> wow. that man is brave. you know i actually did it myself. >> yeah, how did that go for you? >> you want to see. take a look. hey, juju. i accept y

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keep an umbrella >>> music legend lionel richie was memorialized. >> you can catch richie along with katy perry. >> as you well know every elevator comes with a panel for buttons and two at the bottom that say open door and close door. >> abc7 "7 on your side" michael finney joins us now. >> so you are there and the door opens and it stays there forever. >> like the one in our building. >> don't even start me on that. sometimes it seems like the elevator doors stays open forever. there is a close door button but does it work? elevators all around us. in and out of elevators constantly. which means we push the buttons a lot. we know those buttons work, but what about these two? do elevator buttons that close door and open door, do they work? >> yes. >> a direct answer but not everyone is so sure. >> i don't think it does much. personally, i like to think it does, but i don't think it does. >> i checked and the open door button do work. as soon as i push the button, the door opens immediately. but how about the close door button? do you think that works? >> like 65% of the time. maybe

. >> reporter: tell me about the moment where lionel richie asked who are you? >> it was crazy that he came up to me and talked to me. >> reporter: now on to hollywood week. >> i wouldn't put anybody through that stress. >> reporter: do you get nervous? and what do you do to handle them? >> my go-to rem deis a shot of whi whiskey. but i can't do that on the show. >> reporter: her hollywood show edition. ♪ let's stay together ♪ lovin' you whether >> reporter: she believes in good luck charms. but says there is one thing she can't live without to remember her best friend. >> his name is spencer. he passed away last year. i wear his jacket. >> reporter: she says he would be over-the-moon by making it this far. she hopes this is the start of something great ♪ oh, golly. >> she has a beautiful voice. "american idol" airs here. >> all right. well we need to find out about this weather coming up for our hollywood weekend. broke records. are we going to do that again? >> not likely. we had three today and seven yesterday today. we have a few thin high clouds. over

who's wowing katy perry, lionel richie, and luke bryan? ♪ and papa always said to me >> and who's missing the mark? ♪ >> the incredible moments. and the 7-year-old everyone's rooting for. >>> good morning, america. hope you had a good weekend. great to have cecilia back with us. pretty good weekend for dixie, let's take another look at that 7-year-old. ♪ >> she's singing a duet with her sister. >> mom can't stand it. >> a surprise for mom. she can't see it. she could hear it. the judges, they were so impressed with dixie that they gave her a golden ticket for hollywood for 2026. >> told her to come back when she has all her teeth grown in. >> i'd never get invited. ake fun of yourself, right? mt goto >> we're going to show more of that later. >>> but we're going to begin with that deadly helicopter crash in new york. that is a live shot of the scene right now. the helicopter underneath those yellow pontoons in the east river. it happened around 7:00 p.m. last night. a tourist chopper landed right there. flipped over in the east river

>>> who had lionel richie dancing all night long? all night. we're back to break it all down with us, the analyst on the skinny this tuesday, march 13th. >> announcer: from abc news this is "world news now." >>> and now you have the song in my head. ♪ all night long. >> i noticed in the first two episodes of american idol, they have not shied away from digging into the discography of lionel richie and katy perry. >> that's the benefit of having big stars. >>> we're going to start off with breaking news. another severe winter storm. >> this third nor'easter in less than three weeks is brushing the midatlantic coast and heading straight for eastern new england. >> just damp pavement in times square right now. new york city is likely to get less than three inches of snow but airlines have already canceled hundreds of flights. amtrak suspending service. and schools in boston are closed today. >> the snow caused dozens of minor accidents on interstate 77 in north carolina, but the snow is expected to be so heavy in new england today, travel will c

. >>> music legend lionel richie was memorialized. >> you can catch richie along with katy perry. >> elevator comes with a panel for buttons and two at the bottom that say open door and close door. >> abc7 "7 on your side" michael finney joins us now. >> so you are there and the door opens and it stays there forever. >> like the one in our building. >> don't even start me on that. sometimes it seems like the elevator doors stays open forever. there is a close door button but does it work? elevators all around us. in and out of elevators constantly. which means we push the buttons a lot. we know those buttons work, but what about these two? do elevator buttons that close door and open door, do they work? >> yes. >> a direct answer but not everyone is so sure. >> i don't think it does much. personally, i like to think it does, but i don't think it does. >> i checked and the open door button do work. as soon as i push the button, the door opens immediately. but how about the close door button? do you think that works? >> like 65% of the time. maybe 50%. >> she is not alone in her skepti

on "jimmy kimmel live," lionel richie. >> have a great weekend. >>> tv's number one daily viral video show, "right this minute." for all those weary of winter, it's proof. >> life is hard. >> see if one brave soul can beat the ice without slip sliding away. >> no, no, no! >>> look who's finally reunited with his owner. >> he drove 20 hours to get this dog. >> the story of how she got lloyd back. >> how is it to perform maneuvers. >> breathtaking video. >> my number one bucket. >> flying with the red arrows. >>> and a rich ferguson reminder that april fool's and easter are falling on the same day. the simple banques to give friends and family one memorable holiday. >> that's cold-blooded. >>> life is hard, specifically for people in england these days. it's been cold and icy and just going up the street is difficult. like almost impossible. this guy finally gives up. he's like okay, two points of contact not enough. i'm going to go down on all fours and make my way up the street. watch and learn, everybody. >> poor guy. >> he's making progress, but two steps forward, about 50 back. >>

katy perry and luke brian and lionel richie. it is coming up on "gma." we'll see you soon. >>> this year during the motor show. the chinese tech rules debuted this ultra high performance ran rs. the hybrid super car uses a turban electrical system. reach ago top speed of 205 miles an hour. >> it does 0 to 60 miles an hour in less than three seconds. it is everything you want to expect from a sports car. >> the super car will be available for track use and delivered to an exclusive group of customers in the next two years. they won't reveal the exact cost. it is exclusive because if is expected to sell around $1 million. >>> police looking for a bumbling gum ball bandit. showing the less than smooth criminal. including sub titles and mocking him calling him a baller and gum baller for grabbing about a dollar of quarters and missed a donation box full of cash. the shelter says you almost feels bad for the guy until you realize he stole from an animal shelter. >>> still to come on abc 7 mornings the emergency at&t has a network with thousands of best-in-cla

. >> superstar jjs luke brine, katie perry lionel richie and the iconic blue tour bus. >> this is fresh. because we're not bringing the other stuff stuff. we bring the new package. >> to discover a new crop of talent worthy of earning a golden ticket to hollywood. >> it's a blessing. it's be like winning the lottery. we get to give the ticket. >> the judges know what they're looking for. >> we are the artists. we know what they think and feel. we're going to do two things. inspire you to go forward or tell you the truth and tell you there is no shot. >> but luke brian saying telling contestants no is not easy. >> when somebody has to hear know you have to say no. i got to tell them no. i got to tell them no. >> and don't expect producers to stray away from the traditional idol format. returning host ryan sea crest there is no yeed need to change what has worked. >> it works at its core. >> danya bacchus, abc news los angeles. >> american idol starts sunday, watch it live starting at 8:00 p.m. to see hoeft ryan sea crest and judges all over on channel 7. >>> one last check of weather our

rob: nice lionel richie to wake up with. thanks for starting your day with us. atty. gen. jeff sessions will head to say, to to make a major announcement about the state absent tory city policy. jillian: this comes hours after the doj slams california with a lawsuit for interfering with ice roundups. griff jenkins joins us with more on the sanctuary showdown. >> reporter: atty. gen. accusing california vendor minding federal arguing in this lawsuit the three controversial new state laws that protect illegal immigrants finally the u.s. constitution. and prepared remarks ahead of his visit sessions writes that the permit of justice and the trumpet ministration will fight these unjust unfair and unconstitutional policies that have been imposed on you. we are going to win. these laws being challenged prohibit companies from letting ice in workplaces or access employee records and barred local police from assisting federal authorities holding, questioning or transferring suspect into custody and requires the state to inspect federal detention facilities where immigrants are bei

he loved meeting lionel richie whose music he grew up on. he hopes people who watch his performance will be inspired to be who they are. >> there is lots that i have to offer to the world. if i just think that one way is the only way that i will be shorting myself and shorting the world from getting to experience, you know, me and my gift and my purpose here on this earth. >> he considers chaka luther vandross and patty la belle as his influences. you can catch "american idol" sunday and monday nights at 8:00. >>> still ahead, see what it took to reunite a bay area musician with his rare and expensive electric violins. police say the story is becoming more common every year. >>> here is a live look from our camera. rapidly warming throughout the week. can you say 80s in some places? yeah. lisa's got your full accuweather forecast in a few minutes. >>> happening today, sunday streets is back. enjoy more than a mile of car-free space for activity hubs including a pop-up park, food demonstrations and a mobile climbing wall. you can walk, dance,

he loved meeting lionel richie whose music he grew up on. he hopes people who watch his performance will be inspired to be who they are. >> there is lots that i have to offer to the world. if i just think that one way is the only way that i will be shorting myself and shorting the world from getting to experience, you know, me and my gift and my purpose here on this earth. >> he considers chaka khan, luther vandross and patty la belle as his influences. you can catch "american idol" sunday and monday nights at 8:00. >>> still ahead, see what it took to reunite a bay area musician with his rare and expensive electric violins. his story is unusual, but police say the story is becoming more common every year. >>> here is a live look from our san jose camera. you see the sunshine beginning to peek through. a bit more rain today, but after that, a break and a warming trend throughout the bay area. can you say 70s and 80s? yes. lisa along shortly with the full accuweather ♪ ♪ get high speed internet from at&t. $30 per month. no extra monthly f

that was a big surprise to for lionel richie on "american idol" last night. contestants coming together to perform his hit song, come on, let's say it all together. ♪ hello >> i did it with you. >> thank you. >> i love that song. >> i thought i could rope george into it. it didn't work. >> you still think that? the final auditions were last night. so now hollywood week is kicking off. we'll have the reigning champ, trent harmon here live. he'll preview it all. >> he'll sing for you. >> not the same as you, george. >>> we'll get to the top headlines we're following this morning. facebook ceo mark zuckerberg has put out full-page newspaper ads here in the u.s. and britain apologizing for the scandal that affected up to 50 million users. saying, quote, this was a breach of trust. i'm sorry we didn't do more at the time. we're now taking steps to make sure it doesn't happen again. >>> and an investigation under >>> also breaking right now, president trump has ordered the expulsion of 60 russian intelligent operatives in the u.s. in response to recent poisoning

he says he loved meeting lionel richie whose music he grew up on. he hopes people who watch his performance will be inspired to be who they are. >> there's lots that i have to offer to the world. and if i just think that one way is the only way that i will be shorting myself and shorting the world from getting to experience, you know, me and my gift and my purpose here on this earth. >> tory among his idols. >>> still ahead -- see what it took to re-unite a bay area musician with his rare and expensive electric violin. his story is unusual but police say it is becoming more common every year. >>> and here is a live look. isolated showers today. then it's over for the next week. lisa will be along shortly with her full accuwea we have one to two fires a day and when you respond together and you put your lives on the line, you do have to surround yourself with experts. and for us the expert in gas and electric is pg&e. we run about 2,500/2,800 fire calls a year and on almost every one of those calls pg&e is responding to that call as well. and so when

. >> reporter: bringing top music artist, katy perry, luke bryant and lionel richie to the judge's table, their bond starting off on a high note. >> i love -- >> we should exchange numbers now. >> your font is large. >> reporter: the trio pumped about tonight's premiere counting down on social media. ♪ easy like sunday morning each one bringing a little something different to the group. >> i really like to get real personal, real specific with these kids. >> wig. >> wig? did you just say wig? >> yes. >> i know, wig. i feel that already. >> what is wig? >> it's not your language. it's just for us. >> come on now. >> us being ourselves that's our stamp on how we judge these kids. ♪ that's all right mama >> we had to walk on that set for the first time and look at each other and go what the heck is this going to be about. >> reporter: this season is about making dreams happen. >> we're all about the positive and putting people on their right path. >> reporter: that famous phrase -- >> you're going to hollywood. >> reporter: bell, not for everyone. ♪ i want to make you feel >> you are

. >> reporter: super star judges luke bryan, katy perry, lionel richie and that iconic blue tour bus set on a journey across the nation. >> this is fresh. and i think it is because we are not going to bring the other stuff. what we're bringing is the new package. >> it's been my dream. >> reporter: to discover a new crop of talent worthy of earning a golden ticket to hollywood. >> it is a gift. it is a blessing. it's like winning the fricking lottery and we get to give them the ticket. >> reporter: the judges say they know what they are looking for. >> we are the artists. so we know what they are thinking. we know what they are feeling. we are either going to do two thing. we are either going to inspire you to go forward or tell you the truth and tell you there is no shoot. >> reporter: but luke bryan saying telling contestants no isn't always easy. >> when somebody doesn't need to make it through there is no way around, you have got to say no. and that is so -- i mean i'm like oh, god i have got to tell them no. i have got to tell them no. >> reporter: and don't expect producers to

. >> reporter: super star judges like brian, katy perry, lionel richie and that iconic blue tour bus set on a journey across the nation. >> this is fresh. and i think it is because we are not going to bring the other stuff. what we are bringing is the new package. >> it's been my dream. >> reporter: to discover a new crop of talent worthy of earning a golden ticket to hollywood. >> it is a gift. it is a blessing. it's like winning the fricking lottery, and we get to give them the ticket. >> reporter: the judges say they know what they are looking for. >> we are the artists, so we know what they are thinking. we know what they are feeling. we are either going to do two things. we are either going to inspire you to go forward or tell you the truth and tell you there is no shot. >> reporter: but luke bryan saying telling contestants no isn't always easy. >> when somebody doesn't need to make it through there's no way around -- you have got to say no. and that is so -- i mean i'm like -- oh, god i have got to tell them no. >> reporter: and don't expect producers to stray away from the tr

is that lionel richie? let's reopen the market. mr. richie, would you ring the 24/5 bell? sure can, jim. ♪ trade 24/5, only with td ameritrade. with pg&e in the sierras. and i'm an arborist since the onset of the drought, more than 129 million trees have died in california. pg&e prunes and removes over a million trees every year to ensure that hazardous trees can't impact power lines. and since the onset of the drought we've doubled our efforts. i grew up in the forests out in this area and honestly it's heartbreaking to see all these trees dying. what guides me is ensuring that the public is going to be safer and that these forests can be sustained and enjoyed by the community in the future. >>> welcome back to "fast money. breaking news from alcoa right back to kate rogers in the news room. >> this is in response to the tariffs today from the white house. alcoa spokesperson telling cnbc we appreciate the attention the administration has placed on the aluminum industry. we believe vital trading partners, including canada should be exempt from any tariff on aluminum. the

richie. and here's something new, a yodeler. [ yodeling ] ♪ shoutout to the beautiful city of mckinney, texas. that's kristen harris who rocked her audition wearing that cowboy hat. you never know what you'll get. tune in tonight at 8:00 eastern. >> i suspect she won't get a ticket to hollywood. >> you never know. >> that is such incredible voice control, though. >> it is. >> honestly. >> how do you know it's incredible voice control? have you tried it. >> i can't do it and no, we're not -- you can. >> i knew this was coming. >> this is beautiful. beautiful. well, you know what, she grew up milking cows as a kid. i just think it's cool she came from mckinney, texas, and she's on the world stage right now. >> it's just that -- >> very unique. kind of like our crew now. >> i don't know the appeal of yodeling. >> i apologize. i have no food for y'all. >> we still love you. you're the best. thank you. stay tuned for george and "this week" coming up soon. >>> good morning, america. stay tuned fo

and throwback pics of lionel richie. wow, is that from his commodore days? it's all in the skinny. what's the commodores? i know you're asking. do they know who they are? >> i think so. >> i had the 64 and moved up to the 128. computer jokes. that will be here forever. we'll get to that a little bit later on. >>> but we're going to start with breaking news. severe storms across the country really impacting in the final hours really of winter. >> we're tracking a new nor'easter and mudslides in california. but first let's check out the damaging storms in the south. hundreds of cars were damaged at auto dealers. about midway between huntsville and birmingham. >> and they knocked down homes, trees and power lines. there were no reports of major injuries. but many roads were closed. and the school systems let out early to allow students and staff to get home safely and many of them are closed again today. >> let's get the latest from accuweather's paul williams. good morning. >> the storm will impact the ohio valley region but also roanoke, d.c. and boston and increasingly windy for us

. >> the judges are katy perry, luke bryant and lionel richie. seacrest is back. let's bring in our senior "american idol" correspondent analyst, will gantz is here with us. >> how's it going? >> good and it's great to have it back on tv. >> it is so exciting to have it back. new judges, new talent and everything last night went incredibly. so in the past, the pool of contestant is a mix of real talent and real weirdos among them, this guy sang about, what else, worms. and did not advance to hollywood. katy's face says it all right there. there was also colby who was an aficionado. she thought she was a shoe in. >> until she wasn't. >> that's a no from me. >> i thought this was a singing competition and i thought i sang really, really [ bleep ] well. i think katie is jealous. >> bless her heart. >> she's broadway bound, >> right. >> probably. they said she has a good voice, just not to sell records. >> i'm going to give her a mary roach. i don't know if you remember her from several seasons ago, but an epic meltdown. >> okay. all right. >> moving on now to harper

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is that lionel richie? let's reopen the market. mr. richie, would you ring the 24/5 bell? sure can, jim. ♪ trade 24/5, only with td ameritrade. >>> commerce secretary wilbur ross on cnbc earlier saying the reaction to president trump's trade tariff plan is completely overblown. will it have an impact on the american consumer? that's what we're going to ask robert shiller, yale university professor of economics we have talked to you about markets. we have talk eed to you about rl estate today, we'll talk to you about trade and tariffs. what is the effect of tariffs on the end user of goods, the american consumer? >> well, depends on whether the end user is a steel worker or not. for most people, this goes all the way back to 1776, adam smith. it hurts most people because the production isn't where it's most efficient. you put distortions in trade, and it lowers -- it also has an immediate disruption effect. but it helps some people notably, people who own stock in steel companies, and maybe steel workers as well. >> the distortion comes about, and because -- by what mecha