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WEB EXTRA: 'The Dictator' producer Larry Charles discusses his career, upcoming movie
Writer and director Larry Charles sits down with Zoraida Sambolin to discuss his recent collaboration with Sacha Baron Cohen on the movie, "The Dictator," and his work on famous television shows such as "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
TEASER: 'The Dictator' director Larry Charles on cutting his beard for art
He's the man behind some of the most outrageous television and film comedies of the last 10 years. Larry Charles is an award-winning writer, producer and director of such comedy classics as "Seinfeld," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Entourage," "Borat," "Brüno," "Religulous" and now "The Dictator."
Charles sits down with "Early Start" anchor Zoraida Sambolin to talk about the dictator, his beard, and his career in comedy.
In this web teaser, Zoraida asks Charles about the importance of his beard, and if he's ever had to cut it off for a project.
Watch the full interview on "Early Start" Friday at 5am Eastern.
Morgan Spurlock looks at the pressure for men to look good in new documentary 'Mansome'
Chest hair trimming, beard shaping, waxing your back - it all falls under the category of 'manscaping.'
The market research firm NPD Group, which looks at buying trends, says one in four men now use some sort of facial-skin care product like face wash or moisturizer. Last year, department stores sold $84.7 million worth of male skincare products. That's up 13% from the year before. All this spending is in an effort from men...to look good.
It's all detailed in the new documentary "Mansome" by director Morgan Spurlock. He explains why he chose to explore men's grooming habits.
Ali Velshi explains how to buy Facebook stock
Ali Velshi details how anyone can buy shares of Facebook by Friday's IPO.
Flesh-eating bacteria strikes new mom in South Carolina after giving birth – Elizabeth Cohen explains
There's a second chilling diagnosis of a flesh-eating bacterial infection. Lana Kuykendall, a 36-year-old new mother in South Carolina, contracted the rare flesh-eating bacteria shortly after giving birth this month to twins.
It comes as a Georgia grad student, 24-year-old Aimee Copeland, fights for her life after being infected.
Senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen explains how the new case was contracted.
Was it a bird? A drone? A mechanical plane? Aviation safety expert Steven Wallace on FAA investigating reports of near mid-air collision
There's a mysterious flying object in the skies above Colorado that almost caused a mid-air crash.
Earlier this week, a corporate jet pilot reported seeing a "large remote-controlled aircraft" near his plane while flying over Denver. Investigators say the object did not show up on radar, but radio transmissions between the cockpit and air traffic control captured the moment. The FAA is now investigating.
The question is: Was it an unmanned drone or a remote controlled aircraft?
Aviation safety expert and former FAA official Steven Wallace explains.
What's trending for May 17th, 2012
State may allow seeing-eye mini horses and Yankee Candles to start selling "Man Candles."
MYB: Facebook IPO pros and cons – Christine Romans and Ali Velshi explain
Christine Romans and Ali Velshi talk about the reasons for and against getting in on the Facebook IPO.
Early Reads for Wednesday, May 17th, 2012
We know you've got to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
Top News stories:
* How you help Facebook make billions
* Medical examiner sets autopsy for Mary Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
* Flesh-eating condition caused by common bacteria
Early Reads preview:
* Kindergartners in Georgia may soon help decide if their teachers get raises or get fired.
* The Florida School Board called an emergency meeting after nearly 75% of students failed the writing portion of the state's FCAT exam.
* John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman is now at a correctional facility in Erie County, NY, after spending 30 years in Attica.
Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.
One Thing You Need to Know Today: Home affordability is better than you think it is
The one thing you need to know about your money today: Home affordability is better than it has been in 40 years.
Housing starts in April rose and home builder confidence is at a five-year high. These are green shoots in the burned-out landscape of the housing market.
After slicing 25% off the value of the average home, the relentless decline in home prices appears to be slowing. Mortgage rates are at record lows again. The average 30-year home loans are at 3.83%. Of course, a true recovery depends on whether more people can qualify for loans and get jobs. Without those two factors, the "bottom" in housing will be prolonged and rough. But for people on offense, it looks good.
Find out how much house you can afford. Here is a CNNMoney calculator to help you decide.
Watch Christine's "One Thing You Need To Know" segments weekdays on "Early Start" starting at 5am Eastern.
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