Documentary film director Amir Bar-Lev spoke with us at length about his experiences with the family of 4-year-old Marla Olmstead, the painting prodigy at the center of a major controversy. In our web-extra, Bar-Lev tells us how questions about the authenticity of her paintings affected the family, and what Marla now knows about the allegations about her work.

My Kid Could Paint That! is in theaters today.

We went one-on-one with Academy Award Winner Cate Blanchett about her upcoming role as the legendary singer Bob Dylan, here's what she had to say about being cast as a man in the biopic "I'm Not There."

I'm Not There will be in theaters on November 21, 2007.

Glowing mother-to-be Halle Berry sat down with Emily Frances to talk about her new film Things We Lost in the Fire and how it was not easy to land the lead role. Unlike most actors, she opened up and talked candidly about the fierce competition that exists in Hollywood when it comes to auditioning for choice parts. Here's what she had to say:

Oscar-nominated Ryan Gosling talks more about working with a doll, and whether she was more intimidating to work with than Anthony Hopkins...

For more info on games and Dowling College, log onto www.dowling.edu or call 800.DOWLING

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shirley Madhere showed us an anti-cellulite procedure used by some of hollywood's hottest celebs called Mesotherapy...For more info check out her book "Aesthetic Mesotherapy and Injection Lipolysis in Clinical Practice" in stores now.

He's starring in the new horror flick Saw 4 hits theaters Friday.

We checked out some of the scariest jobs around...

Website for Raven Handler: http://www.bronxzoo.com/

Website for Test Pilot - The Society of Experimental Test Pilots : http://www.setp.org/

Website for Subway Tunnel Inspector www.mta.info

The Website for the Computer repair is:http://www.tcicollege.edu/

WEB BONUS SCARY JOB:
Entomologist- Which insect sucks your blood? What insect can sting you and leave you paralyzed within minutes? What’s a tasty bug when slathered in chocolate or hot sauce? You don’t know? Well truck on down to your local entomologist for the answers.

An entomologist is a scientist specializing in insects. As a matter of fact that is what head CSI Gil Grissom, on the program of the same name, was trained as. So if you are into the creepy and crawly, this line of scientific pursuit may be for you.
Website for Entomology Society of America: www.entsoc.org

For more info, you can log onto www.tacticalpr.com or call 212-794-8757

They're in the movie Before The Devil Knows Your Dead, which hits theaters Friday.

He's starring in Dan In Real Life, which hits theaters Friday.

For the latest on fashion and beauty pick up a copy of "CosmoGirl" or log onto their website, http://www.cosmogirl.com/.

A duo that called itself the "Bomb Squad" and set off a pipe bomb at a Greenport water fountain blew any chance of anonymity, police said Tuesday, when detectives saw a video of the explosion on MySpace.

Race Car Driver Danica Patrick joins us live in our studio.

She tells about her favorite things from actors to foods. Plus, she discusses how she's working at the Grand Hyatt for the day as a concierge. Its all part of MasterCard Faster Free Nights promotion. As the first woman driver to lead a lap in the Indianapolis 500, Danica Patrick understands the need for speed and has teamed up with Hyatt and MasterCard to support the Faster Free Nights promotion where consumers can earn free nights at Hyatt hotels and resorts.

With the Faster Free Nights promotion Hyatt Gold Passport® members earn a free night at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide after every two qualified stays when paying with any MasterCard card from September 1, 2007- November 30, 2007. There is no limit to the number of free nights members can earn and free nights can be redeemed from December 15, 2007 through January 31, 2008.

Visit goldpassport.com for more information

7:00am:
Are you feeling stressed? Well if you are a new poll finds you're not alone. According to the survey as many as a third of Americans say they feel stressed and half feel like it's gotten worse over the past 5 years... And it's ruining their personal lives. Those of us who live on the east coast feel especially stressed out. The cause? Money.. And work. Roughly half of those surveyed were stressed about heavy work loads.. Long hours at the office.. Low pay.. And lack of job opportunities.

For more information on this weekend's "Pumpkin Fling Fest" you can log on to www.ce.cornell.edu or call 631.852.4603.

"Avenue Q" is playing at the Golden Theatre located at 252 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036 (between Broadway and 8th Avenue.) For tickets or for more information, log onto http://www.avenueq.com/ or call 212-239-6200.

There is an increase in the amount of drug resistant staph infections in urban communities.

According to researchers in Chicago there's been a seven-fold increase in recent years there.

And the same thing is happening in other big cities.

The bacteria, called methicillin resistant staph or MRSA is usually seen in hospitals and nursing homes.. But now it's showing up in crowded living conditions and public housing and jails.. Where people are more likely to spread the infection.

Info from Julie Chang's story about recent toy recalls:
Consumer Product Safety Commission

Legendary actor Sir Anthony Hopkins recently celebrated his 40th anniversary since his first movie role The Lion In Winter. His new movie Slipstream opens today.

He looks back and opens up about why his first movie role did not buy happiness.

For more information on fall getaway destinations for any budget and schedule, log on to www.travelocity.com

For thrills of a different kind, bring your children to our Boo at the Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 28 from noon to 3 p.m at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. Admission is free for children under 12 in costume accompanied by their (paying) families. The event will feature a magician, music, candy, games and crafts.

Log onto their website at www.beardsleyzoo.org for more info. You can also watch his show "Jim Knox's Wild Zoofari" on PBS stations across the country. For showtimes, go to www.wildzoofari.org

Taking a nap at work. It's something most of us have done at one time or another, but usually it's not caught on tape.

A camera crew caught Vice President Dick Cheney nodding off during a Presidential briefing on the California wildfires. As the video shows, Cheney dozes off then pops right back up, without missing a beat.

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For more info log onto www.ew.com or pick up the latest edition of Entertainment Weekly on newstands now.

Emily hit Central Park with Eduardo Verastegui of the new movie Bella. The movie opens today.

Larry was live with "Justin the magician" who teaches tricks on how to attract the opposite sex and has a show on Life Skool tv. For more info log onto www.lifeskooltv.com.

To hear more from the band and learn about upcoming shows check out www.wearebandofthieves.com.

You can check out "The Big Bang Theory" Monday nights on CBS.

Lacey Stone showed us moves to burn off all those halloween candy calories! For more on Lacey Stone Fitness, log on to www.laceystonefitness.com

Her new animated flick Bee Movie, opens this Friday.

Her album "Heroes & Thieves" is available in stores now. For more on Vanessa Carlton, log onto http://www.vanessacarlton.com/.

Follow this link to see the famous DaVinci work The Last Supper, which will be available on an Italian website in super-duper high definition at http://www.haltadefinizione.com/en/

7:00am: aap.org & autismspeaks.org

8:00am: gardasil.com

http://www.bryantpark.org/amenities/thepond.php

The Pond at Bryant Park will open on Saturday, October 27th, weather and ice conditions permitting.

The Pond is the centerpiece of Bryant Park's winter season, which also includes the annual Holiday Shops at Bryant Park. The 170' x 100' rink features free admission ice skating, in addition to high quality rental skates, skating shows, special events and activities.

Whether you are looking to skate before going to the office, through the lunch hour, with friends at a party, with a date, or for a spin under the stars at a holiday party, The Pond at Bryant Park, presented by Citi, is the perfect destination.

A video game expert from Spin magazine showcased the scary games to get you in the Halloween mood.

Silent Hill Origins:
www.silenthillorigins.com

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles :
www.konami.com/

Hellgate: London::
www.hellgatelondon.com

Clive Barker's Jericho:
www.codemasters.com/jericho/

For the latest gaming reviews, check out Spin magazine.

This new service being tested by the M-T-A is a mobile version of schedules that are already online. For more information, log on to www.tripplanner.mta.info/mobile

1. Andrew
costume: blackbeard pirate
age: 4

2. Elizabeth
costume: waitress
age: 7

3. Anjolie
costume: gypsy
age: 7

4. Walter
costume: ipod
age: 5

5. Michelle
costume: nurse
age: 9

For more ideas, pick up the latest issue of "Family Fun Magazine", or log onto their website at http://familyfun.go.com/magazine/.

His new movie A Broken Sole hits select theaters Friday. See his music video Danny Aiello feat Hasan - Besame Mucho here.

Learn how to trick your treat cravings by eating just one serving of some of your favorite treats. For more healthy tips, you can check out the latest issue of Family Circle Magazine.

1) Fun-size Starbursts
2 Candies: 40 Calories; 1g fat

2) Tootsie Roll Pops
1 Tootsie Pop: 60 Calories; 0g fat

3) Individually Wrapped Twizzlers
1 piece: 40 Calories; 0g fat

4) Mini York Peppermint Patties
1 pattie: 47 Calories; 1g fat

5) Snack-size Junior Mints
6-7 candies: 60 Calories; 1g fat

6) Hershey's Kissables Candy-Coated Mini Kisses
12-13 pieces: 63 Calories; 3g fat

His new autobiography Batista Unleashed is in stores now.

Elvira stopped by live to talk about her reality show The Search for the Next Elvira. To see who wins, tune in Halloween night to the Fox Reality channel.

The 10th annual New York Whiskey Fest featuring over 200 of the worlds finest whiskey's. For more info on today's event log onto www.maltadvocate.com/whiskeyfest-sf.asp or call 800.610.MALT and for info on Trinity Place restaurant where he learned about whiskey log onto www.trinityplacenyc.com or call 212.964.0939

You can get tickets for the Nets 2007 - 2008 season right now. Just log onto www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-4-NBA-TIX to purchase tickets. And for more info on their season visit www.njnets.com.

If you're interested in adopting cody... Call the North Shore Animal League at 516-883-7575 or log onto nsalamerica.org/.

To make a donation, visit Howard's web page here.

Experience signature treatments from 50 of the world's top spas from "Tuscon's Miraval", "Life in Balance" to "Anguilla's CuisinArt Resort & Spa". They will be giving out free spa services--that's right free--from October 31st to November 3rd. For times and more about the participating spas, log onto Spa Finder magazine's website at: http://www.spafinder.com/select/thespaexperience/consumer/index.jsp

And for the most comprehensive look at spas around the world, check out Spa Finder magazine.

Larry took kids in costume running on a candy shopping spree at Walmart for halloween. For more info on shopping at Wal Mart log onto www.walmart.com or call 800.wal.mart

The four contestants from the "Miss Horrorfest 2007" stopped by live. To check out the "After Dark Horrorfest" near you-- log onto http://www.horrorfestonline.com/ for more info.

Chazz Palminteri stopped by live to talk about his Broadway show "A Bronx Tale." To get tickets to see the show at the Walter Kerr Theater log onto www.telecharge.com or call 212-239-6200.

Savvy Mommy, Victoria Perricon, stopped by live to show us how to celebrate Halloween, "High School Musical" style! For more on Savvy Mommy, Victoria Perricon log onto http://savvymommy.com/.

We checked out all the fun halloween events going on around town:


To purchase tickets for Nightmare: Ghost Stories log onto
http://www.hauntedhousenyc.com/buy.htm.

To purchase tickets for tonight's Turn of the Screw go to
http://www.WakeUpMarconi.com

To get more information on tonight's Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, check out
http://www.halloween-nyc.com/

And reserve a spot on this weekend's Ghosts of Greenwich Village tour at http://www.WatsonAdventures.com or call 877 - 9 -GO-HUNT.

All Godiva Halloween items will be available this fall at Godiva boutiques, finer department and specialty stores nationwide. For more information you can log on to www.GODIVA.com or call 1-800-9-GODIVA.

Halloween themed Garrett Popcorn tins filled with their signature flavors are available in multiple sizes, so log on to www.garrettpopcorn.com for more information.

Kurt The Cyberguy on CW11.com

Before the trick or treating starts, there's a controversy brewing in Long Island today that might rival anything that a Halloween witch could concoct.

SO WHAT DO YOU THINK? We want to know what New York thinks about this. Post a comment and tell us, and WE MAY READ YOUR COMMENT ON THE AIR DURING OUR SHOW. COMMENT HERE

Have a question for Dr. Steve, CLICK HERE

Today's Info:
You may have heard various reports that Vitamin D can help fight cancer.. And other reports that find that it doesn't.

Now a new. Large study from the national cancer institute finds no sign that Vitamin D lowers the overall risk of dying from cancer.. But that isn't clearing up the question completely. Researchers analyzed Vitamin D levels in almost 17,000 people and tracked their health. 10 years later a little more than 500 people died from cancer. And there was no correlation to their Vitamin D levels. But, those with high levels of Vitamin D appeared 72 percent less likely to die of colorectal cancer than people with the lowest Vitamin D levels.

So the question is. Should we be taking extra Vitamin D?