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The director talks with TODAY's Ann Curry about his love for New Zealand, where the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" films were made, and gives a demonstration of some of the incredible special effects that will be featured in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." (TODAY)

The music legend, who has made over 100 albums, chats about his new book, "Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die: Musings From the Road," which chronicles his decades-long career, and says he loves performing with his kids, some of whom have also become musicians. (TODAY)

The men behind Matt Lauer's Friday morning surf to work, James Percelay and Michael Krivicka, talk about their company Thinkmodo, explaining their recipe for making viral videos. (TODAY)

President Obama is expected to travel to Louisiana later today to survey the damage from Hurricane Isaac. Almost a week after the storm made landfall, 5,000 homes may be evacuated in St. Tammany Parish. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports. (TODAY)

Rams GM Bill Devaney says the team will not let the free agency lockout period affect their draft strategy. (NBC Sports)

A government shutdown caused by Congress's budget impasse would have ripple effects that would be felt around the country. NBC's Pete Williams reports. (TODAY)

As lawlessness spreads and storefronts are padlocked, gas stations are closed and bank machines are broken down, Egyptian people—panicked about dwindling food supplies—are rushing grocery stores as vigilante groups protect their neighborhoods from looters. CNBC's Erin Burnett reports. (Nightly News)

Grim outlook for the Gulf Coast in the wake of the spill. NBC's Jay Gray reports. 

Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan discusses how Arizona's immigration law will affect Mexico and shares his fears about copycat legislation. 

Fla. Governor Charlie Crist joins Morning Joe to talk about his state's efforts to respond to the oil disaster in the Gulf.