Jessica Alba at The Grove! Ready for More Kids?

January 27, 2012 | At the Grove

Actress Jessica Alba headed to The Grove to chat with "Extra" host Mario Lopez about her new eco-friendly business venture Honest - and about her daughters, Honor, 4, and baby Haven.

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"Honor is talking up a storm and telling us everything and having tons of opinions," said Alba. "And then the baby is just sort of drooling and just being cute."

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Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Big News to Dr. Oz

January 27, 2012 | Rosie O'Donnell

Talk show host Rosie O'Donnell chatted with America's favorite physician, Dr. Oz, on "The Rosie Show" during a special, two-part episode. O'Donnell, who is engaged to Michelle Rounds, revealed that her fiancée is "trying to get pregnant."

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O'Donnell and her ex, Kelli Carpenter, have four kids: Parker Jaren, 16, Chelsea Belle, 14, Blake Christopher, 12, and Vivienne Rose, 9.

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Tales from 'Celebrity Escort' Chris Gaida

January 27, 2012 | Web Extra

Chris Gaida has the coolest job in the world. By day, he is a producer for "Dr. Drew's Lifechangers" and by night, he is a "celebrity escort."

Gaida explained, "My job is to bring them through the red carpet. I'm kind of like the concierge for the event." He laughingly added, "People think celebrity escorting is a sexual thing, and it's not. Other than Betty White getting frisky a few times, everyone knows what it's all about."

Gaida has been arm candy for Hollywood A-listers like Queen Latifah, Julia Roberts, and his one of his favorite celebs, Kermit the Frog!

"Hands down, it's Kermit the Frog. It was the TV Land Awards show when I was ushered into his trailer. I was honored to also meet his longtime love, Miss Piggy. But I wasn't the only one who was starstruck! After I finished taking pictures, Diana Ross came running over to tell Kermit what a big fan she still was, and they talked for almost 20 minutes."

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'Extra' Best Outtakes of the Week!

January 27, 2012 | At the Grove

Take a look at this week's funniest bloopers from hosts Mario Lopez, Maria Menounos and the whole gang at "Extra"!

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'Welcome Back, Kotter': Where Are They Now?

January 27, 2012 | Television

Hit comedy show from the '70s, "Welcome Back, Kotter," is back in the spotlight after the sudden death of cast member, Robert Hegyes, who played Juan Epstein, passed away on Thursday.

"Extra" takes a look at the show's memorable cast members... where are they now? Take a look!

The Cast of 'Welcome Back, Kotter': Where Are They Now?

John Travolta

As the tough-talking Vinnie Barbarino, John Travolta has made a name for himself in Hollywood with such films as "Saturday Night Fever," "Pulp Fiction," and "Face Off."Travolta continues to make movies, and will star in three upcoming films, including, "Savages," "Gotti: In the Shadow of My Father" and "Killing Season."The actor and his wife, Kelly Preston, had a son, Benjamin, in 2010.

Ron Palillo

Ron Palillo played lovable nerd, Arnold Dingelder Horshack.Since the show, Palillo has acted on Broadway and has starred in family comedy, "The Guardians." Palillo has also illustrated two children's books.Ron lives in Florida and works as a college drama teacher.

Gabe Kaplan

Gabe Kaplan starred as the wise-cracking teacher, Gabe Kotter, who led a class of slackers known as the Sweathogs."Welcome Back, Kotter" was based on Kaplan's real high school experience.Since the show, Kaplan has become a financial advisor and a professional poker player. He occasionally does stand-up and sometimes works as a commentator for poker events.(Pictured: Gabe Kaplan and Marcia Strassman)

Marcia Strassman

Marcia Strassman played Gabe's wife, Julie Kotter. Since then, she's worked on multiple TV shows, including "M*A*S*H" and 1989 movie, "Honey I Shrunk the Kids."

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

After portraying Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs has starred in small TV roles, including 1982 hit series, "Fame," and comedy sitcoms like "Moesha" and "That's So Raven."While his role as Freddie was probably his most recognizable, Hilton-Jacobs also writes, directs and composes music.

Stephen Shortridge

As southern high school student, Beau De Labarre, Stephen Shortridge was introduced as a regular character in the fourth and final season.After his "Kotter" days, Shortridge starred on several hit '80s TV shows, including "The Love Boat" and "St. Elsewhere." He also had a small part in romantic comedy, "Say Anything," alongside John Cusack.Stephen quit acting in the '80s to focus on painting.He currently resides in Idaho with his wife and kids and continues to paint. Shortridge has gallery showings across the U.S.

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Tom Cruise's Son Connor DJs Hollywood Party

January 27, 2012 | Tom Cruise

The stars were out in Hollywood at a music-filled bash -- with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's 17-year-old son, Connor Cruise, also known as DJ C-Squared, at the ones and twos.

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The soiree celebrated the launch of McDonald's new Chicken McBites, and famous partygoers included actor Zach Levi, Christina Milian, Lucy Hale and Tristan Wilds, along with a special performance by rap group Salt-N-Pepa.

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