T-Mobile is also teaming up with The View for a home giveaway sweepstakes; contestants can find details and enter on the website.

Congratulations to Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams, who both won Wimbledon.

Nadal, who hails from Spain, beat Roger Federer in five sets for the title; he is widely known as one of the best clay court players in the world.

Venus Williams later beat her sister Serena for her fifth Wimbledon title; she is now the top-ranked female player in the world, according to the Women’s Tennis Association.

In an effort to give her husband Bard a memorable 40th birthday gift, Charla Muller made a pact: the two of them agreed to have sex every day for a year, an experiment which both agree has transformed their marriage.

Their project, which is documented in 365 Nights: A Memoir Of Intimacy, surprised them both with the level of daily kindness it required. As Charla noted, “incorporating intimacy into real life” is important, and can contribute to a lasting and satisfying relationship.

Whoopi visited Disneyland with her grandchildren over the break, and had a great time. She was able to take photos with some of her favorite characters, including Goofy.

While some of the other co-hosts traveled internationally and enjoyed new sights, Whoopi spent time with her family at one of America’s most entertaining theme parks.

Celebrity divorces have been making headlines lately, and the ladies are discussing the hot topic of relationships in the public eye.

Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook have been commanding attention, as some of the more scandalous aspects of their relationship have been made public in their ongoing battle for custody of their children. Apparently Cook has engaged in some questionable sexual activities, including pursuing a relationship with an 18-year-old woman, which some feel has made him a target for media scrutiny.

New York Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez is also in the midst of a sloppy divorce; he and his wife have both been romantically linked to other celebrities, including Madonna and Lenny Kravitz. The rumors, which have been vigorously denied by some parties, are causing the rift between them to grow deeper and more gossip-worthy.

Whoopi feels that people should be honest in their reasons for wanting to leave a relationship, and should avoid using the media to attempt to manipulate their partner into a settlement. Sherri, meanwhile, thinks that the children are the people who truly suffer in such tumultuous times.

Sherri took a trip to Costa Rica during her week off to accompany the lucky View-er won the trip.

The entire group enjoyed spending time outdoors; Sherri talked in particular about going white-water rafting and ziplining at 2500 feet in the air. She has promised to discuss the trip more on Thursday for those who would like to know more about the trip and the country.

Like Barbara, Sherri also brought gifts for the co-hosts. She selected carved Borucan masks for the others, based on themes she felt were appropriate for their personalities.

Like many vacationers, Barbara traveled during her week off. She and a friend headed to Syria for some sightseeing and a meeting with the President, Bashar Al-Assad, and his wife Asma.

The country is on the United States’ list of terrorist-affiliated regions because of its objections to America’s invasion of Iraq, as well as friendly interactions with Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah. Still, Barbara says that she never felt safer; she stayed in Damascus, the capital city, which has been incredibly well preserved for the past 2500 years.

Walters brought scarves as gifts for the other four co-hosts; she says that The View is broadcast in Syria daily.

Celebrity couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been expecting a child; earlier today, the two welcomed a baby girl named Sunday Rose Kidman Urban.

Sunday Rose is the first child for the couple, although Kidman has two adopted children already with her former spouse, Tom Cruise.

Although the ladies of The View are taking a vacation after a week-long broadcast trip to Las Vegas, viewers can catch up on missed episodes.

The reruns include some of the more popular episodes, including guests Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Mike Myers.

Magician Lance Burton performed some sleight-of-hand entertainment on The View, including sawing Barbara Walters in two. Burton’s interest in magic began at age 5, after seeing Harry Collins perform in Louisville, Kentucky.

Burton now performs a live show at the Monte Carlo Tuesdays through Saturdays; he recently celebrated 12 years at that venue, though he’s been in Las Vegas for 26 years.

Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian, stars of the reality television show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, spoke on The View about their lives in the spotlight.

The sisters have grown up in the spotlight; their father, the late Robert Kardashian, was part of the OJ Simpson defense attorney ”dream team.” The reality show, which is now the highest rated program on the E! network, invites viewers into the Kardashian household, which now includes their stepfather and former Olympian Bruce Jenner.

The sisters shared their roles and personalities; as expected, Kim was named the sweetest sister, though the other two say that she is the one who needs the most protection and counseling. Khloe was called the sensitive, yet no-nonsense sister; she runs the women’s section of her family’s clothing store, while Kourtney runs the children’s department.

Although the sisters have been romantically linked to a number of male celebrities, the three agree that they have different tastes in men and they aren’t competitive with each other.

Bette Midler continued speaking with the ladies of The View about how her personal life is unfolding in Las Vegas.

Midler’s had an exciting year so far: her daughter, Sophie von Haselberg, recently graduated from Yale University. In another twist, Midler recently received her wedding photos from the Elvis impersonator who married her 23 years ago in the famed Caesars Palace.

Midler’s latest project, a CD called Jackpot – The Best Bette, debuts in August, and contains a selection of her popular works, as well as some unreleased material.

Bette Midler stopped by The View to talk about the offer she couldn’t refuse. Caesars Palace, where the ladies have been guests for the week, invited Midler to perform a permanent show called The Showgirl Must Go On. The offer was well-timed, as Midler no longer wanted to tour with a show. She says that she relates to one of her characters, “The Oldest Living Showgirl,” and is glad that she can entertain without the demands of traveling.

Midler says that The Showgirl Must Go On is the same as her old show, and includes the characters and jokes that her fans have grown to love. Still, she says that the show at Caesars Palace is a more feminine show, complete with feathers, glitter, and of course, beautiful showgirls.

Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain shared his love of the band, ABBA; he says that although ABBA has enjoyed unparalleled success, people still view their fans as tasteless.

Elisabeth, who was featured on the cover of Fitness magazine soon after giving birth to her son, says that people who train in hopes of achieving a certain look are probably more susceptible to the phenomenon than people who train to become strong and healthy.

Joy suggests that people would be more likely to work out if casino gaming screens or other entertainment consoles are built into treadmills and bicycles.

The ladies have been enjoying themselves in Las Vegas. Although most of the co-hosts have restricted their spending to smaller bets, Joy and Whoopi have been more adventurous in their gambling. Still, they both maintain that they have simply “broken even,” in order to deflect trouble from unscrupulous people who would part them from their winnings.

Joy says that the practice was common in the neighborhood in which she was raised; gamblers never revealed their winnings, preferring instead to have others believe that they have neither won nor lost anything.

Two of the stars from the hit MTV reality show, The Hills visited the show to discuss their new-found celebrity, as well as how accurate reality shows truly are.

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are two of The Hills‘ four main characters; the two are now pre-engaged, and plan to continue their relationship through another formal engagement, and ultimately to marriage.

When asked how real the show is, Pratt responded that it does depict their lives as they unfold. The producers map out certain events and important locations, and the characters are tracked by GPS devices, but their interactions and situations are not scripted or planned.

In addition to her filming duties, Montag has also designed a line of clothing with Anchor Blue called Heidiwood; it caters to young women in their teens and 20s who are interested in fashionable and affordable clothing.

Guest Wayne Brady has recorded his debut CD, called A Long Time Coming, which will be on sale on September 16. The CD includes some of what Brady calls “old soul” (such as his cover of Sam Cook’s “A Change Is Gonna Come”) and original material, like his debut single, “Ordinary,” which he performed for the audience.

Brady also hosts a game show called Don’t Forget The Lyrics; he revealed that although he initially was hesitant to become involved with the show, he now appreciates the fact that, as the host, he is able to perform for the contestants and viewers.

Wayne Brady, a lifelong actor and comedian, appeared on The View to talk about his hit Las Vegas show, Making It Up. Brady performs the improvisational entertainment show at the Venetian Hotel, and says that the majority of the show changes nightly, as he tries to accommodate all audience requests and suggestions.

Brady cited the improvisational comedy aspect as the most difficult element of the show, but displayed his range of talents by singing a rendition of “Sex Machine” for the audience.

Elisabeth and Sherri, who have young children, often feel the same misgivings as other working mothers, who worry that their time away from their children will be detrimental. Elisabeth mentioned the “guilty gift” phenomenon, in which mothers purchase souvenirs and toys for their children; Sherri spoke about flying back and forth between New York and Los Angeles to see her son, Jeffrey.

Although many mothers feel guilt about working outside of the home, most do not have other options.