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Michelle Obama And Robin Roberts Former First Lady Michelle Obama spoke out exclusively to GMA co-anchor Robin Roberts on the historic midterms and whether Hillary Clinton should run in 2020. Obama says, "I think at this point everybody is qualified and everybody should run." The live interview aired this morning on "Good Morning America." Michelle Obama speaks out on historic midterms and whether Hillary Clinton should run in 2020. Former first lady Michelle Obama, in an exclusive interview with "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts, said the results of the midterm elections were inspiring and addressed whether Hillary Clinton should run for office again. "I think that this election gives us hope," Obama told Roberts Tuesday in a live interview in her hometown of Chicago. "I’m not talking about what it means for one side or the other. What it means is the democracy is still ours to control." ...

Steven Tyler Wrote Songs SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway will perform live on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 during the 8:00am hour. Reimagining the beloved Nickelodeon series, SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway was recently hailed by The New York Times as “brilliant” and “effervescent candy-for-the-spirit” by New York Magazine. This new musical earned its place on 2017’s “Best of Broadway” lists including Broadway.com, BuzzFeed, Chicago Tribune, The Daily Beast, Deadline, ET Online, Forbes, Time Out New York and Variety. SpongeBob SquarePants, now playing at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at West 47th Street), explodes with energy and features an original pop and rock-infused score by a legendary roster of Grammy® Award-winning songwriters. Led and conceived by visionary director Tina Landau and a Tony Award®-winning design team, the production brings the spirit of SpongeBob to life with humanity, heart, and pure theatricality. SpongeB...

Tavis Smiley On GMA ABC NEWS -- Tavis Smiley fires back at sexual harassment allegations: 'PBS made a huge mistake'. Talk-show host Tavis Smiley defended himself again against sexual harassment allegations today on "Good Morning America," saying, "PBS made a huge mistake here." PBS suspended the distribution of his eponymous talk show earlier this month after an investigation, noting "multiple, credible allegations," the network confirmed to ABC News in a statement. During a live sit-down interview, Smiley, 53, reiterated that "I've never groped, I've never coerced" women into sexual relations on his staff "in 30 years over six different networks." He added, "I celebrate and applaud these women who had the courage to come out," but he's concerned that because of the recent climate, "people end up being guilty simply by accusations." A PBS spokesp...

Robin Roberts Superheroes took over “Good Morning America” this year for a super-powered Halloween event with Robin Roberts as Wonder Woman, Michael Strahan as Thor, George Stephanopoulos as Clark Kent, Amy Robach as Spider-Man, Lara Spencer as Black Widow, Ginger Zee as baby Groot and Rob Marciano as Lego Batman. Wonder Woman, Thor, Spider-Man and more superheroes take over 'GMA' for Halloween. This year’s big-screen superstar, Wonder Woman, played by Robin Roberts, was the first to fly on the scene to save the studio from a band of burglars. Wonder Woman was soon helped by Spider-Man, played by Amy Robach, who climbed over rooftops to help keep the burglars at bay. Superheros Of Good Morning America With Stranger Things Cast Not to be outdone, Black Widow of “The Avengers,” played by Lara Spencer, rode into Times Square on a motorcycle to help Wonder Woman and Spider-Man save the studio. Another superhero was still on the w...

Kate Gosselin E! NEWS -- Kate Gosselin and Jon Gosselin still can't find themselves on the same page. The mother-of-eight spoke out on Good Morning America in a pre-taped interview that aired on Monday morning. She opened up about her son, Colin, who has moved out of the house to take part in a special program that teaches him how to deal with his "educational and social challenges." In the interview, she denied Jon's claims that she had left him in the dark regarding the situation. "We're both court-ordered not the speak about the care and custody of our children in detail," she told host Amy Robach on GMA. "I have known all along where he is. The world doesn't know. And, I'll leave it at that." Kate—who has full legal custody of twins Cara Gosselin and Mady Gosselin, 16, and sextuplets Colin, Aaden Gosselin, Alexis Gosselinand Hannah Gosselin, Joel Gosselin and Leah Gosselin, 12—is also unfazed by any plans...

Ozzy Osbourne said his very public split from wife Sharon Osbourne earlier this year was just a “bump in the road” and the two are now “back on track again.” “Oh, she’s back on track again,” Osbourne, 67, said in an interview that aired today on “ Good Morning America .” “You just, you make mistakes, and you learn by your mistakes, I think.” Sharon Osbourne Addresses Reports of Split With Ozzy Osbourne: 'I'm Not With Him' Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne Reunite for Ozzfest Announcement After tabloid reports of turbulence in their 33-year marriage, Sharon announced on CBS’ “The Talk” in May that she had kicked her husband out of their home. “I’m 63 years of age and I can’t keep living like this,” she said on the show, of which she is a co-host. “I don’t know where I’m going, who I’m going with. And I just need time to think.” Now, two months later, Ozzy Osbourne, who shares three children with Sharon, put a different perspective on their marital trou...

**** BOOKS BEEN THERE, DONE THAT **** ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos  Today on “Good Morning America,” ABC News’ Deborah Roberts and NBC News’ Al Roker discuss their new book “Been There, Done That” – where they share funny and difficult lessons they have learned during their 20 year marriage.

ABC US News | World News Members of One Direction said yesterday that life is “different” with the absence of former member Zayn Malik, but that things are still going “great.” “Obviously, it’s different but, you know, when you lose a member of your team obviously everyone gets a little bit close together,” Liam Payne, 21, said today on “ Good Morning America .” "It’s still going great and that’s what this album is about,” Payne said. “We’re still going strong and we’re all still here.” Payne and his bandmates -- Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson -- surprised fans on Friday with the unexpected release of their first single, “Drag Me Down,” from their forthcoming album. The song, their first as a foursome since Malik left the band in March, peaked at number one on iTunes in 86 countries, to date. The single was also streamed 4.75 million times on Friday alone, smashing Spotify's highest streams in one-day record held by Wiz Khali...

**** “Good Morning America”  2015 Summer Concert Series **** Nicki Minaj Adam Lambert ABC News’ “Good Morning America” announced its 2015 Summer Concert Series lineup this morning, featuring an incredible mix of all the hottest names in music today from the worlds of pop, rock, country, alternative, and hip-hop. From music superstar Nicki Minaj to global phenomenon Ed Sheeran; from Irish rock star Hozier to country superstar Luke Bryan; from pop R&B sensation Jason Derulo to American singer-songwriter Adam Lambert; from country sensations Florida Georgia Line and Dierks Bentley to alternative pop band WALK THE MOON; from international pop star Mika to rock bands 5 Seconds of Summer and Florence + the Machine, “GMA’s” concert series has music for everyone. The 2015 Summer Concert Series is sponsored by COPPERTONE® and DR. SCHOLL’S® brands from Bayer HealthCare. UK-born singer and songwriter Jessie J kicks off “GMA’s” Summer Concert Series”...

**** STAR COMES CLEAN WITH GOOD MORNING AMERICA **** ABC Breaking US News | ABC Politics News Yesterday on “Good Morning America,” Amy Robach sat down exclusively with actress Sofia Vergara to discuss the ongoing frozen embryo custody battle with her ex-fiancé Nick Loeb. This is the first – and according to the actress – hopefully the last time she will discuss the ordeal. Vergara also chatted about her new movie "Hot Pursuit." Sofia Vergara on Embryo Battle, Starring in 'Hot Pursuit' With an Oscar Winner BY: EMILY GERTLER/ABC GOOD MORNING AMERICA To say Sofia Vergara is busier than ever could be an understatement. The “Modern Family” star is headlining a movie – “Hot Pursuit” – with Reese Witherspoon, getting her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and planning a 2015 wedding to “Magic Mike” star Joe Manganiello. Those personal and professional highs are why Vergara, 42, says she does not plan to give ...

Afrojack This morning, “Good Morning America” announced that 16-time Grammy Award winner, Sting will join Afrojack as a special guest this Friday, June 27th as part of GMA’s summer concert series in Central Park.  Sting recently released his fourteenth solo album, The Last Ship, inspired by his memories of the shipbuilding community of Wallsend in the North East of England where he was born and raised. A new play of the same name premieres in Chicago tomorrow night (June 25) with original music and lyrics written by the world renowned musician, who will take a break from his duties as composer to be on GMA this Friday. The Last Ship will debut on Broadway this fall. Photo By: RD/Kabik/Retna

Angelo David Couture hair extension expert and celebrity hairstylist Angelo David Pisacreta of the Angelo David Salon was featured on Good Morning America’s newest makeover segment, Lose 10 Years in 60 Minutes. Angelo David was featured in all three days of the shooting along with the other members of the Dream Team: famed makeup artist Bobbi Brown, style expert Gretta Monahan and cosmetic and restorative dentist Dr. Nancy M. Rosen. Angelo David was responsible for the hair color, cut and application of his couture hair extensions of the three makeover candidates, all which had to be completed in less than 60 minutes. Angelo David’s work yielded the most dramatic part of the makeover for the three deserving clients. Photo By: James Edstrom

Sam Champion ABC News President Ben Sherwood just made the following announcement to the news division and sent a copy to Times Square Gossip: I’m writing with important news. Our friend and colleague Sam Champion is leaving ABC News for a new opportunity at the Weather Channel. He will become the on-air face of the network, appearing as a host and serving as managing editor. Sam calls it a once in a lifetime opportunity. For 25 years, Sam has been a vital member of the ABC News family -- joining powerhouse station WABC in 1988 and GMA in 2006. Over the years at GMA, Sam has broadcast more than 1,800 weather forecasts. He has traveled to almost every major weather event in the U.S. As many of you know, Sam’s "Go" bag is always ready and his stellar reporting during Superstorm Sandy contributed to ABC's Peabody Award for coverage of that historic storm. Sam has broadcast live from a raft floating between polar icebergs...

Brad Pitt Brad Pitt was snapped at the Good Morning America studios in New York City. Brad was promoting his new film. Photo By: Corredor99/MediaPunch Inc.

**** GOOD MORNING AMERICA WELCOMES BACK ROBIN ROBERTS **** Robin Roberts Robin Roberts will return to “ Good Morning America ” Wednesday after undergoing a bone marrow transplant to treat a rare blood disorder, and says she has imagined the moment she will taker her seat in the anchor chair again. “I have visualized this moment,” Roberts, 52, told her “GMA” co-anchors in a candid conversation. “It’s something like this, looking into Sam’s blue eyes. …I love how we’re sitting, how we would be sitting. …But I know when I sit back down, right in this chair, and I look over and I see you and I see you and I see you and I see you, it’s gonna be, all is right in the world. And it’s gonna seem like no time has passed at all.” Roberts’ comeback to “GMA” Wednesday is five months to the day since she underwent a bone marrow transplant to treat myelodysplastic syndrome or MDS, a rare blood disorder, and a year after she began to first feel the symptoms of her illness. ...

 **** GOOD MORNING AMERICA ****   Rubem Robierb And Sam Champion GOOD MORNING AMERICA'S weather anchor Sam Champion and boyfriend Rubem Robierb are engaged to be married. “We are thrilled and so excited and thank everyone for their good wishes,” says Champion. Champion and Robierb met through mutual friends a few years ago in Miami, where Robierb lives. Born in Brazil, Robierb is a fine-arts photographer who shows his work in Miami, Atlanta, Santa Monica and New York. The two plan to wed later this year.  Photo Courtesy Of: ABC Television

**** MORE EMMY AWARDS GOSSIP **** Claire Danes At the podium, they had mere seconds to say their thank-yous before the music unceremoniously ushered them off. But backstage, Sunday's Emmy Award winners got candid, predicting fights over trophies, extolling the virtues of nipple covers and even hinting at an on-set tryst (well, that was a joke by Damian Lewis of 'Homeland,' but still). Good Morning America's SHEILA MARIKAR, pieced together these moments. RELATED: Top Moments From the 2012 Emmys Here are the 10 best quotes from backstage: 1. Eric Stonestreet on how his "Modern Family" co-star Ed O'Neill will react to his Emmy win: "It's going to be pretty violent, I'm sure. Ed's going to do his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on me and steal it." 2. Damian Lewis on how he and the very pregnant Claire Danes will celebrate their "Homeland" wins: "We're going to go away to a romantic isl...

**** GET WELL ROBIN ! **** Robin Roberts The last time Robin Roberts was on "GMA" it was right before the show's co-anchor left to begin her medical treatment for MDS, a rare blood disorder.  The night before she entered the hospital, the "GMA" family helped lift her spirits. Robin's Journey: My Body Is Weak But Not My Mind Robin has been in the hospital for 11 days, but her "GMA" family has been close by to cheer her on and offer support. Robin completed eight days of intense chemotherapy treatment in preparation of her bone marrow transplant scheduled for this morning. Read More: All About MDS here ....  Many transplant recipients refer to the day of their transplant as their new birthday. So on her new birthday, Robin has a message for all of us: "This journey is as much about the mind as it is the body," she said, in a video that aired on "GMA" toda...

 **** ABC News correspondent Nick Watt sat down with actor Clint Eastwood recently to discuss his new film and RNC speech. The interview will air tomorrow on “ Good Morning America ”. **** Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood On His New Film  'Trouble With the Curve,' And RNC Speech By Leezel Tanglao | ABC News Blogs With the pending release of his first movie in nearly four years, in which he worked for a director other than himself for the first time in almost two decades, actor Clint Eastwood spoke to "Good Morning America" exclusively about his highly anticipated film, "Trouble With the Curve," which stars Justin Timberlake and Amy Adams, and his now-famous Republican National Convention speech. The film paints a stunning portrait of aging and a father's complicated relationship with a beloved daughter. "The project appealed to me in the story and there was a character in there I thought I could ...

Shohreh Aghdashloo Danica Patrick Danica Patrick along with Shohreh Aghdashloo appeared on Good Morning America in Times Square New York City. We just wonder when the GMA team will invite us on their show. Photos By: Derek Storm / Retna Ltd