The music ball rolling for some of musics top performers. This saturday december 7th, 2013. And welcome to the weekend. We also have a great lineup of guests in the house this morning, hes made more than 80 movies but his new one has the oscar buzz factory. Plus his rise to stardom is as unique as her style. Shes here to show us how her life has changed. Valerie june will perform in our saturday session. But first, hes finally free, the 85yearold american tourist and veteran of the korean war held captive in north korea since october, is now on his way home. Right now, Merrill Newman is on a flight to san francisco. Seth dome reports from beijing. Reporter freedom after 43 days. Merrill newman arrived at beijings airport today after a flight from north korea. Im very glad to be on my way home and i appreciate the tolerance that dprk government has given to me to be on my way. First thing, what would you like to do . Go home and see my wife. Reporter at the Newman Family home in pasaden
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