Bonnie Hunt has Kyra Sedgwick, Micky Dolenz and Nick Malis on her show today.  Then, Dr. Phil covers the somber topic of child abductions. Also, Queen Latifah will be chatting it up with Ellen along with Dr. Wayne Dyer  and Rob Thomas. Martha Stewart will then be welcoming chef, Michael Roux to her kitchen. Then, Oprah goes to Atlanta on a tour of messy houses., where she’ll be trying to get their homes back in order. Denis Leary is hitting the stage with Rachael Ray, plus, she’ll be covering some embarrassing sex related questions! Regis and Kelly will welcome John Liguizamo and will be celebrating the approach of the Fourth of July. The ladies on The View have a bunch of guests scheduled for today including Michelle Pfieffer, Rupert Friend, Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels. Then, catch Tyra Banks as she talks to a girl who auctioned off her virginity.

Regis Philbin had the day off so Kelly Ripa co-hosted the show yesterday with her husband, Mark Consuelos.  It was hilarious when they talked about their two-week long road trip with their children.  Instead of jet-setting around the world, the pair elected to travel with their three children in a rented minivan. 

When they showed pictures of the kids as they visited a variety of sights on the trip, I seriously cracked up because their oldest son, 12-year-old Michael, refused to smile in any pictures.

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Looking back at Oprah Winfrey’s 1993 interview of Michael Jackson is particularly poignant after the King of Pop died last week.  The primetime special begins with voiceovers explaining what Michael Jackson means to the world.  It was touching then and it’s heart wrenching now to watch. 

It was the most revealing look into Jackson’s life at that time and I remember everyone being amazed that he allowed Oprah into his private sanctuary – the 2700 acre Neverland Ranch.  She said that she was expecting to see some llamas roaming around the grounds but, instead, was surprised to find a beautiful home and a library filled with leather-bound books.  I was riveted the first time I saw the interview and I was riveted again as I watched it today. 

Watch Parts 2-4 After The Jump!

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I really like soup but I find it overwhelming to have a bowl of anything hot in the middle of the summer.  On the Today show, chef Curtis Stone created a gazpacho which is otherwise known as a cold soup.  I will admit that I’ve never tried it but I think, after watching this segment, I might give it a chance.

The best part about this dish (get the recipe on the Today site!) is that it looks fairly easy to make.  It’s also fairly healthy since it’s filled with nutritious ingredients like red bell pepper, cucumber and tomatoes.  I haven’t ever had those foods together but now I’m really curious about how it would taste (especially with cumin and coriander in it!).

Watch the segment here (Kathie Lee drinks vinegar!):

As the mother of a teenage girl, I’m horrified by the trend I’m seeing – women are getting plastic surgery at a younger age than ever before.  Teens are changing their bodies before they fully develop physically or emotionally.  How can that be a good decision? 

On the Today show, one doctor admitted to working on teens between the ages of 14-19 but says that he has had kids as young as 12 seeking his services.  That is so incredibly sad to me.  The most common procedures include having nose jobs, breast reductions (boys and girls), liposuction and ears being pinned back. 

What message are we sending to our youth today that would lead to a 180% increase in plastic surgery among teens from 2003 to 2008?  I know that some people argue that being unhappy with your body can lead to low self-esteem but the teenage years are often filled with emotional turmoil so who is to say that, as an adult, that same child wouldn’t love how they look? 

What do you think?  Should teens get plastic surgery?  Watch the segment:

Bonnie Hunt’s got comedian Denis Leary and Aisha Tyler on the show today. Then, Dr. Phil talks about the increasing rate of overweight children in the United States. Check out The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Ellen welcomes Bette Midler and Hans Klok to the stage. Also, Molly Sims makes her way to The Martha Stewart Show. Then, Dr. Oz and Oprah chat about crazy ways to live a longer life. Then, it might seem a tad crazy, but Rachael Ray will be holding some DNA testing to find out who the father of Bernadette Peters’s dog is. Anderson Cooper is co-hosting with Kelly Ripa and together they are welcoming Sean William Scott and Kristinia DeBarge to the show. Plus, Dolly Parton hits The View while Tyra Banks talks about the meaning of “ugly.”

If you’re like me, you probably like to have a few days’ notice to prepare for guests.  When people show up unannounced I always feel frazzled.  I like to lounge in my pyjamas when no one is visiting and, while I like to keep a clean house, I usually tidy up a bit (or a lot!) if I’m having people over.  Those things are frustrating but I think that the only thing worse than unexpected guests is figuring out how to feed them! 

On the Today show, they provided some tips for keeping those surprise visitors from starving!  They created the following dishes:

• Classic pesto
• Tomato and mozzarella salad
• Grilled vegetables

Daytime talk show host, Tyra Banks, attended the 2009 BET Awards last night.  She seems to have slimmed down a bit for summer but I really did not like her outfit and hairstyle.  She looked happy and upbeat, though, so that’s a plus! 

Tyra also presented the Best Male Athlete award to NBA superstar, Lebron James.  I’m guessing she was excited that he won? 

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Traveling can be a lot of fun whether you plan a solo trip or go with a group of your friends or family.  The fun can quickly end, however, if someone gets sick.  I think laying in a bed feeling terrible while you’re supposed to be on vacation is one of the most unfortunate things that can happen to a person.  There are steps you can take to avoid getting sick. 

Frequent handwashing/using hand sanitizer and avoiding crowds during cold and flu season are common suggestions but the Today show took it a step further – the did an overview of some of the germiest tourist attractions in the world.

1. Blarney Stone, Blarney, Ireland
2. Wall of Gum, Seattle, Washington
3. Oscar Wilde’s Tomb, Paris, France
4. St. Mark’s Square, Venice, Italy
5. Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Hollywood, California

Watch the video of Hoda Hotb reviewing the bacteria hotspots:

Today, Tyra Banks talks about the dating service, Ashley Madison, which is designed for people looking to have affairs.Then, Dr. Phil talks about the inevitable: family drama. Sherri Shepherd and James Blake are visiting Bonnie Hunt while Ted Danson and Ernie Bjorkman visit Ellen DeGeneres. Then, Andy Garcia, works with Martha while Oprah chats with Ted Haggard. Mark Consuelos is co-hosting Live with Regis and Kelly with wife Kelly Ripa. Today, they’ll be welcoming Josh Duhaml to the show. Plus, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, and Ayelet Zurer stop by The View while Rachael Ray shows you how to shop at the supermarket.

• Bonnie Hunt – Sherri Shepherd, James Blake and kid inventors
• Dr. Phil –  Family Drama
• Ellen –  Ted Danson and Ernie Bjorkman
• Martha – Andy Garcia
• Oprah – Evangelist Ted Haggard, His Wife and the Gay Sex Scandal
• Rachael Ray – Supermarket Survival Guide
• Regis and Kelly –  Mark Consuelos co-hosts. Plus Josh Duhamel and and July 4th celebration
• The View –  Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, and Ayelet Zurer
• Tyra – Ashley Madison