Coming up this evening at 9 p.m., "Piers Morgan Tonight" welcomes actress and producer Rita Wilson for a candid and endearing primetime interview.

The wife of actor Tom Hanks, Wilson shares a heartwarming story of a special sentiment her husband once shared:

"I'll never forget, we were standing on the corner of 57th and 5th in New York, or 58th and 5th" recalled Wilson. "We were holding hands, and we were waiting for the traffic light to change. And he looked at me and he said, 'You know, I just want you to know, that you never have to change anything about who you are in order to be with me.'"

A veteran of more than two dozen films and television shows, Wilson released her debut musical album this week, dedicated it to Hanks, largely on the memory of that moment: FULL POST

On Friday, Piers Morgan used his "Only in America" segment to present a present. But a trinket of a less traditional type.

Detailing the more common graduation gifts often exchanged this time of year ("a pair of cufflinks perhaps? A nice silver tankard?") the host shared the story of a high school student thinking outside the box.

As Morgan recalled, in days past, it was common for female graduates to receive a hope chest:

"Remember hope chests? They used to mean a beautiful wooden box for a girl to store her treasured clothes and possessions," he explained. "Hope chests were by tradition, elegant, refined, and genuine."

However, modern day girls are going for a different type of chest entirely:

"Ones of the fake variety, that frankly, makes me despair, not hope, for the future of women in this country."

Telling the tale of Madison Landis, Morgan introduced his audience to an 18-year-old Texas girl, ready to close the book on high school, and head off into the next chapter of her life:

"And what did she really, really want for a graduation gift from her parents," he asked rhetorically. "Breast implants. Yep, you heard me, a fake cleavage." FULL POST

On Thursday evening, "Piers Morgan Tonight" invited the Jacksons to the program for a rare and personal worldwide exclusive.

Joining Piers Morgan for their first interview since the 2009 death of Michael Jackson, older brothers Jermaine, Tito, Marlon, and Jackie revealed specific emotions about touring together for the first time in nearly 30 years:

"We're very excited, because there are so many songs," explained Jermaine Jackson. "There is songs that we know, like "Looking Through The Windows," that we performed with Michael, now we're doing it now."

For more information on the Jacksons 27-city, 2012 Summer Unity Tour, fans can visit the groups website: www.thejacksons.com.

Meanwhile, in the aftermath of Barack Obama's recent support of same-sex marriage, the host welcomed illusionist and author Penn Jillette for his unique candor and commentary:

"I don't think that marriage is the government's business. I don't know why sex and commitment and love is part of the government's job," said the 57-year-old Las Vegas regular.

Asked by the host if it's appropriate for the government to intervene when various sectors of society are excluded, the guest further clarified his position: FULL POST

Each day, we here at "Piers Morgan Tonight" put together the news you need to know – from what happened last night to what will happen today.

For May 11, 2012 – JPMorgan loss to rattle stocks, missing sisters safe while the alleged captor is dead and Reese Witherspoon's parents in bigamy dispute... FULL POST

This evening "Piers Morgan Tonight" welcomed Mark NeJame with new details on George Zimmerman, the man charged with killing Trayvon Martin.

Joining Piers Morgan for a live interview, the CNN legal analyst shared an exclusive photograph which suggests Zimmerman has black heritage:

"The man in the middle is apparently George Zimmerman's great-grandfather. The woman above him, is in fact his grandmother who is half black," explained NeJame. "And the little child in the gentleman's lap, is his mother. So we see that he really has significant multiracial, multicultural roots."

In a case ripe with racial undertones, NeJame suggests that Thursday's photo may help the Zimmerman camp refute theories that Martin's death was a result of profiling and bigotry:

"Talking to people that know him, I have changed my position," revealed the guest. "People can come up with whatever conclusions they want. But from looking at the facts and the evidence, I don't think there is a racial motive in there."

Watch the clip, and listen to the interview, as NeJame offers his analysis of the Trayvon Martin case to this point.

In an effort to assist with George Zimmerman's legal fees, a third-party administrator is operating the http://gzdefensefund.com/ website.
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Coming up this evening at 9 p.m., "Piers Morgan Tonight" welcomes the Jacksons for a revealing and heartwarming primetime exclusive.

Sitting down with Piers Morgan for their first interview since the 2009 death of Michael Jackson, older brothers Jermaine, Tito, Marlon, and Jackie open up about their individual feelings toward Conrad Murray, Michael's personal doctor:

"I feel like we're supposed to have forgiving hearts," says Tito, of the man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in November. "Doesn't mean I have to forget. I have a forgiving heart. Sure, I forgive him."

Jermaine, meanwhile, does not echo his brother's sentiments:

"No, no. I don't feel that way at all. I feel like it's just negligence," he tells Morgan. "It's on his part and others. And we're yet to know what really, really happened. I'm a forgiving person, but not when it comes to that."

Watch the clip, and listen to the interview, then tune in this evening at 9 p.m. as the Jacksons reveal details of their upcoming "Unity Tour." Also, join us Monday as Morgan welcomes the Jackson matriarch – Katherine – for a candid face to face sit down.

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On Wednesday, Piers Morgan used his "Only in America" segment to detail a day which he described as "extraordinary."

With the nation looking on, President Barack Obama publicly voiced his support for gay marriage, an endorsement felt worldwide. It's a topic that "Piers Morgan Tonight" has been following for more than a year.

The host himself has never hidden his personal support for same-sex marriages. But he's also tried to encourage intelligent and responsible debate:

"I fully respect the views of those, who like the President, have wrestled with the dilemma, particularly those who, again like Barack Obama, have done so on religious grounds."

With a nod towards guests who've reacted to both sides of the social issue, Morgan then reviewed some recently quotable clips:

"Do I support the idea of gay marriage? No, I don't," said Kirk Cameron, in early March.

Last June, actress Charlize Theron had a different opinion: "It's a divine right," she said of marriage. "When government starts to tell us who can love and what is good love...I do have a problem with that" FULL POST

As Barack Obama voiced his support for gay marriage on Wednesday, "Piers Morgan Tonight" dedicated its entire program to debating and detailing the significance of the president's perspective.

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson found himself so moved by the news, he took it to Twitter, proposing to POTUS:

With @MichelleObama & @JustinMikita permission I would like to marry @BarackObama right now!

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) May 09, 2012

Following up with Piers Morgan, the "Modern Family" star elaborated:

"I could have given him the biggest hug. I was already enamored with the man but today just sealed the deal. It's been a great day."

Also on Wednesday, the host welcomed Christine Quinn, for whom the president's voiced support carried extra meaning.

The New York City Council Speaker will marry her parter Kim later this month, and said that Obama's modern stance mirrors that of her father, who will walk her down the aisle: FULL POST

As the polarizing discussion of gay marriage continues to dominate the news cycle, on Wednesday, "Piers Morgan Tonight" welcomed a host of experts, celebrities, and insiders to share opinions and insight on the nation's most-topical social issue.

Following Barack Obama's statement of support, actor and comedian Lewis Black expressed disbelief in the delay, wondering why it's taken so long for the country to come to this conclusion:

"About five years ago it was like I had done all the material what else - do we really have to go through all of this?" asked Black. "The gay couples I know have some of the longest relationships that I know. A lot of it I think is ignorance and I really believe that...This isn't a choice. If it were a choice I would understand them...People don't go 'Boy I'd like to be ostracized, excluded, I'd like to be bullied.' It's absurd!"

Meanwhile, on the heels of North Carolina's recent referendum banning same-sex marriage, Tarheel-state resident Clay Aiken joined Piers Morgan with mixed emotions surrounding the week's developments: FULL POST

Each day, we here at "Piers Morgan Tonight" put together the news you need to know – from what happened last night to what will happen today.

For May 10, 2012 – President Barack Obama explains support for same-sex marriage, killer still 'wandering around' Churchill Downs and legendary hairstylist Vidal Sassoon dead at 84... FULL POST