>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. hello, everybody, it's booze-day, tuesday, it's may 7th, the year is zooming by. >> what's better than booze-day, tuesday, kath? >> not much. but there's -- the alcohol department. >> we've got to talk about the met ball last night. >> freak show. >> it's so weird. the pictures that you'll see, this is the big premiere event in new york. everyone wants to be invited. this year the theme was, punk was the theme.

>> chaos couture. >> we want to know what you think of these individuals that we hand-picked for our program. sarah jessica parker. go. mohawk, with a mohawk and the leggings. >> the boot. >> like kinky boots. >> yes. >> now, nicole ritchie, look at the blue-gray lid. >> not my favorite. she's just adorable. she's young, it makes her look like her grandmother. >> may be she's trying something new. >> anne hathaway went completely blonde. >> i thought she looked -- i hated the dress because it looks like a spider web. i thought her hair -- she's got a striking face. her features are extraordinary. >> the short hair works on her. >> kim k. put on something that she may regret. what do you think? >> they have not been kind to miss kim in any of the papers. but at least this time she wasn't -- she wasn't baring tons of skin. and cleavage and arms, i think she was trying. >> what about the gloves? >> i think they're just after

her. >> you know that makes you a target. don't you think, wearing that? a little? >> why does kanye look miserable in every single picture. >> miserable. >> he does. there was video we were trying to track down in paris. kim is getting out of her car and kanye is standing there, not helping her. and then she gets out pregnant, out of the car, walks to a door and kanye is standing there and kim is standing there. it's like a standoff, who's going to open the door. she does. she opens her own door. he looks cranky. >> people -- >> what? >> will treat you the way you allow them. >> yeah. and i wish she would stand up for being treated a little differently. we don't know what's going on in that relationship. or anybody else's. >> let's talk about another relationship. >> hoda and blake. >> shelton. let's talk about another relationship. there's a feud a-brewin'.

billy bush is here with us to clear it up. >> you're my new hero, bush-man. >> let's first toast the bush-man. >> it's booze-day tuesday, i should only have water, because i've been traveling. >> ever since you went to that convention in january, you've had the bloats, from what i can guess. >> we need to tee this up, because nicki minaj and billy bush are in a full-on -- >> it's a war, it's crazy. >> here's what's happening. let's tell a little back-story. >> you're instigators. >> nicki minaj was interviewed by one of the "access hollywood" reporters. >> access hollywood, laura has been in the business for 20 years and has covered "idol" from the beginning, she's known over there, respected and liked. >> a tiny clip, we have a terrible version, we couldn't get a clean version. >> you lost my number? >> here's what it looks likes.

>> i know there's a twitter comment you made today that caused quite a stir. do you have anything to say about that? >> that question doesn't even make sense. if you want me to insinuate what you're talking about, i'm not going to. >> some tips? >> first of all, you want me to insinuate -- >> that's hard to understand. >> she did that a second time. tell us, you defended your -- >> i defended laura. the twitter comments that laura was asking about and nicki is a public figure. the comments, she went after mariah carey on twitter saying -- calling her insecure. why would a woman at her age be so -- this is the age reference she likes to make, my mom used to listen to your music. little things like that. mariah carey is in her early 40s, making top 40 hits. >> everybody should have such a career. >> you make that passive-aggressive on that part. the rest is just aggressive. "american idol" has always had

those adversarial relationships, but there's love underneath. >> they only work when there's love. paula and ryan, they love each other. that bitterness, sitting like that. >> what did you do, though? >> she dissed your dot-com girl, laura. what did you do? >> i went on the air and i talked about it. i called her the female kanye. kanye, here's a guy who has so much talent. but this giant chip on his shoulder. it's just angry. and with nicki, the question i have for her is, why isn't it enough to be great? really talented. give great critique as a judge, i think she's one of the best judges on there. why is that not enough? why does it have to get to the level of bitterness and ugliness? america's television show, "american idol" is the biggest television phenomenon in the history of television, in my opinion. and all of a sudden the ratings are reflecting this twitter battle. >> nicki minaj tweeted this, after that little confrontation

on the red carpet, she writes, honestly if your day was ruined because i walked away from a question rather than discuss something negative, you need a life, lmao. >> what's that stand for? >> laughing my blank off. >> after i brought it up on the air she went after me on twitter and called me -- here's it is. >> the audacity of you to call me nasty with your one-sided journalism, that's what you people do. yes, i'm the female kanye and then the c-word. >> there's two c-words, this one was cee you next tuesday. >> yeah. okay. which is amazing, because no one has ever call me that before. i was kind of stunned for a minute like, woo, okay. i invited her on the show. i said listen why don't you come on the show and let's discuss the large chip on your shoulder. and she said, i will, i'm glad to, my people will contact you or i will be there. and i guarantee you that 99% of your -- cojones that you have

now will disappear. and i said, i've got the 1% and i'll ride on them the best i can. and we'll sit down and we will -- figure out why is it that -- >> where is it coming from? >> the anger. we all have things in our past. >> but it's the way we deal with them. we all have stuff like that, sure. >> i'm dealing with my daughter right now, she has these hormonal issues, she's 14 years old and i'm constantly on her. i tell her, i know you're feeling not so great. but you can't take that out on other people. >> do you think hers is hormonal, nicki's? >> i don't know. >> dealing with people, maybe it wasn't a great connection but you can't -- >> so much of us are just beyond blessed in this world, you know. and stop it. it's just not -- it's not nice behavior. >> mariah carey, there's a report out that right now that she will -- that she wasn't going to go on the air on wednesday. down to the final three, not

going to go on the air because she can't take it anymore. >> mariah is going to be the professional, she will come on. >> while you're here, can we talk about matt lauer's dance moves? these are so good. he was on "ellen." some of you wonder if lauer's got the moves. he kicked it up. let's watch and we're going to critique. >> let's watch. >> because nobody ever asks us to. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ >> i'm seeing something that -- wait a minute. watch this part. he's got the arms in. >> i thought it was great. >> i always get nervous when a man dances. especially if i hold the man in high esteem. because it's like, don't ruin it, don't come out and do an elaine. >> that's so true.

>> my moves are pretty solid. i read the woman. the man's job is to lead on the dance floor, but you must read a woman. you start careful. you're right here and you're in a very, very safe place and she is showing signs of that's okay. then you step it up a little bit more. if she's okay with that, then you go a little more. it's like everything else, i guess in a relationship, i'm sorry. are you trying to say something? >> you start easy, i show that i can move a little bit, not too much, because that's just saying that needs to go more. so are you okay with that? so i move a little closer, i knock a chair out of the way and then -- just glance down, not focusing. >> it's so much sexier, little eye contact and then there's a -- ooh! ♪ ♪

>> i'm in. >> it's slow jamming. >> 10:00. >> billy? >> i'm sorry, i didn't mean to -- >> kath's got the moves. >> she's a dangerous woman. >> we love you. we love you, buddy. we love you. >> can i borrow this desk, it's 11:00, i'm going to be on the plaza doing an hour and our desk -- >> it looks like an autopsy table. >> we've already discussed that. >> there is been a discussion. >> what happened? >> we're using it. >> we have a -- >> thank you, billy. >> thank you, ladies, i love you. >> all right. "the voice," you're already ready to pick a winner. >> i'm going to go out on a limb and pick the winner. >> go ahead. >> the winner is -- roll it up, please, judith. if i'm right, what are you -- >> i saw her single -- ♪

♪ ♪ ♪ you know how i feel ♪ it's a new dawn ♪ it's a new day ♪ it's a new life >> i love her. >> i know. >> i'm picking her. you're not picking her? >> i don't know. >> she was a michael jackson back-up singer. she's got a head start on everybody. >> she's a beautiful girl. >> when i first saw her i thaw it was j.lo. >> adam and usher performed. >> it was great. >> "superstition." ♪ 13-month-old baby ♪ drop the looking glass ♪ seven years of bad luck

♪ will come to pass ♪ if you believe in things ♪ that you don't understand ♪ and you suffer ♪ superstition is the way >> it's fun to listen to them together. >> sometimes people can be terrific on their own, it doesn't mean that their voices are necessarily going to blend well, but they did. >> they're no donny and marie, but that was good. >> you're crazy. all right, we have three auction winners who happen to be with us. >> who are they? >> tammy ronan, lauren trough -- well, they're standing right there. and joe row nan. >> these three people, they were at the chris evert, she has a great charity event -- they bid money. >> they paid $1.50. >> thank you, ladies, thank you so much. >> the latest star to get the boot from the donald's boardroom. i just saw her downstairs, she's

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very moment? >> at that very moment? well first of all, you know, what was funny is the week before, it shows you how the roller coaster of this day. i keep telling everybody, if i have to go down in a sea of flames because of chess, that's okay. >> explained what happened. we were asked to do two sweets at the barclays center. we had to do kind of -- i took king. i depart want to take, i didn't take joker. and i didn't try to take joker away from penn, because jack was actually like joker. i had a king theme. i ordered james bond furniture at first, they didn't have that available. so i went, okay, i went with kind of a throne thing. i took it way too literally. that was my mistake. we didn't have a wow factor. roger hates kings, and he was very wow. but little john couldn't do his deejay thing. >> since you were the leader -- >> certain things. and then penn gillette, who was on lisa's team, he brought in all of foxwoods, he brought in the foxwood talent.

>> well he's sleeping with everybody, come on. he called in a few, you know. >> marilu, do you think you should have been fired? >> it's always on the project manager's head, so yeah, i'm sure. i do think the guys got a little snippy on me. >> what about trace? >> i adore trace, i love him and he loves me. he's always like that in the boardroom. he's hilarious. we were in the tenth day of working. we were in our tenth day of working, i think people got tired. by that time you get into the game and it's so crazy and -- they already knew they would probably be in the final four, as long as they threw me out. the only reason i was upset about not getting to the final four is because i loved the idea of the interviews. but you'll see what happens next week. >> we had on gary busey last night.

>> that was weird. >> that was great tv. >> you were buseyed. >> you were buseyed. >> he can come back any time. >> he's a character. >> just keep watching the show. >> he's a doll. >> very dear. >> that's good for marilu. >> i've got my own radio show, i'm starting next week. i'm -- thursday night i play ashton's kutcher's love interest on "two and a half men." >> stop it! >> are you kidding? >> he picks up a drunk hilary duff, she's like really sloppy. he falls in love with her, grandmother. you know what, i don't care. >> a great role, you do it. >> when i was on "taxi," i was 25 when i got the job. i had an 11 and a 9-year-old. you never turn down a job because of an age thing. i don't. you go and have fun with it. >> marilu, great to see you. love you. >> and you can catch "all-star celebrity apprentice" here on nbc.

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>> we are back with sara in the city. a special mother's day adventure. >> our girl sara checked with some adorable kids in new york city. >> adorable is right. this sunday it's all about moms, so i thought i would ask kids what they really love about their mothers. there are different types of moms we have fallen in love with over the years. june cleaver from "leave it to beaver" was always prim and proper. >> claire huxtable kept everyone in line on "the cosby show" and while "married with children" family may have been dysfunctional. mrs. bundy kept them all together. regardless of the type of mom each of us had, they are all

loved a point we learned from the . children's school 140. >> i love my mom because she cooks good food, and helps me with my homework and she is the kindest ever. >> i love my mom, she cooks for me, takes care of me and loves me. >> i reason i love my mom is because i -- >> i love my mom because, because she lets me play. >> i love my mom because she takes me to a party. >> i love my mom. >> i do have a mom. this is a picture of her, i drew her and she's 68 years old. >> wow! >> she looks like a ninja. >> i love my mom because she loves me and her heart. >> what's your favorite thing that your mom says to you. >> i love you. >> aw. >> that never changes, no matter

what. >> the best words in the world are i love you. >> part of a special educational alliance after-school program which was so great for these kids. >> really nice, i think your mom looks great. a beautiful woman. >> in a crayon drawing. how to speak in way that makes you own the room. and one of the best had been kept secrets in hollywood -- "star trek"!

warp speed! >> there you are. >> hot. >> we're back with more of "today" and that was a scene from the much-anticipated next installment of the "star trek" franchise, called "star trek into darkness." >> spock and captain kirk are working out their differences. >> we want them to get along.

>> human spock is played by zachary quinto. >> you've got outrageous eyebrows. brooke shields has nothing on you. >> because you can't stop looking at them. >> you focus. >> that's where we live, right there. >> that's how i feel about you guys. not because of your eyebrows because you're luminescent. >> he keeps it in control. >> you were just in london promoting the film. what kind of response are you getting so far? >> unbelievable. the movie is so much bigger than the first one, on so many levels in terms of the magnitude of the film itself. >> they spent more money? >> yeah. and the reaction that we've garnered -- is also bigger and bolder. >> it's a crowded field right now, right? >> it is. i think we're the only movie coming out next weekend, the 17th. but yeah, this summer blockbuster season kickoff. >> where did you shoot all of this? >> all inform l.a. and the last ten days in northern california.

>> you had big shoes to fill, playing in role did you feel intimidated? >> leonard nimoy was in the first film. he had so-- i knew i got the job with his blessing and we've subsequently come amazing friends. >> he's a very nice gentleman. >> he's incredible. has lived a fulfilled, creative, authentic life, i have nothing but respect for him. >> is this character anything like you at all? >> where does one go to get his inner spock. >> most people think he's emotionless, he just doesn't express it the same way as other people. >> to watch him have to deal with it, because it surprises even him. >> that's true it happens a lot in this film. i think there are elements with my personality that line up with the character. i'm also different in other ways. >> is there a little bro-mance going on with you and captain kirk. >> seems like it. >> did you get that dynamic? >> dynamic?

>> it's sexual tension. so much. it's palpable. >> who's kirk and who's spock? >> she's spock? look at her, she's an egyptian goddess. >> you and me, baby. you and me. >> when you're not doing the filming of this movie, you've got a broadway show coming up. >> i'm making my broadway debut in the fall. >> we did the production up at the american repertory theater in cambridge. >> excuse us. fancy. >> as long as you come see us. >> what that's right are you going to be in? >> i don't know. >> what's your role? >> in the play? >> yes. >> i play tom wingfield who is basically tennessee williams' most auto biographical character. >> he's confused, anxious, excited to live a life and he's an incredible -- to learn as much as i have about tennessee himself and to -- to get to know

his life and his journey and his experiences, one of most rewarding things i've done so far. >> that's fall? >> yes. >> we wish you great luck. >> we might stop by. >> awesome. >> he was at the met show last night. >> and got in at 5:00 a.m. >> "star trek in the darkness" opens nationwide in theaters and imax theaters on may 16th. >> to make mom feel special right after this. have hail damage to both their cars. ted ted is trying to get a hold of his insurance agent. maxwell is not. he's on geico.com setting up an appointment with an adjuster. ted is now on hold with his insurance company. maxwell is not and just confirmed a 5:30 time for tuesday. ted, is still waiting. yes! maxwell is out and about... with ted's now ex-girlfriend. wheeeee! whoo! later ted! online claims appointments. just a click away on geico.com.

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it's a day moms look forward to every year and that of course is mother's day. if you haven't bought her a gift yet, you have five days left to find her something special. >> kathleen is here to help us, we love this lady. this is our kind of pampering, bubbly in bed. we'll be happy to make room for you. >> sparkly. >> all right, ladies we've got a

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>> are they expense sift? >> wimberly, inc., . >> they are. hand-assembled. 20 colors, 20 different charms. mix and match. this is another really cool concept. these are beautiful clutches, all hand-made, natie nash.com. you choose your colors, you design it yourself. >> your own designer. >> you can put a beautiful custom label inside as well. >> very nice. >> these are crazy. >> kathleen, aren't these stunning? >> these have, this is the first time they're debuting, a young new company. these are low tops and high tops from $52. roots.com. they've got free shipping right now. everybody has free shipping but it's limited time. >> you better hurry. this is l.a. celebrity like massage therapist and healer to the stars, it's her own company as well, just beautiful 100% organic, i think even vegan

products for your body, bath, hair. soothing and relaxing for moms on the go. >> this is baby coyuchi for mothers who have little babies, just stunning and beautiful. >> and moms who facebook, a lot of people have facebook pages, i don't. you go on, you click gifts, this is from pro flowers, $40 at your doorstep. >> and they're beautiful. >> yes starting to look for springs. >> always great. thank you. how to speak so that everyone in the room takes notice. and some fabulous cooking. >> from theresa. >> she is here. good morning to you. i'm alex wilson with your seven-day forecast. today we are going to continue to watch for rain and thunderstorms in the parts of

the theeft and mid-atlantic. rain, possibly severe storms back in the parts of kansas, oklahoma, and texas. denver at 58 but the warm is spreading into texas. 87 for dallas, 84 for houston. low to mid-60ss for boston. tomorrow, dry in california up threw the northwest. we do have rain and snow threw parts of colorado and new mexico. still dealing with rain threw the middle part of the nation. 82 for atlanta tomorrow. 79 in louisville. 69 in shaug. denver still in the upper 50s. and we get into frizz, we'll see rain showers stretch all the way from the gulf coast to the great lakes and up into new england. 83 for d.c., 90 in orlando. low to mid-60s over along the

california areas. saturday still watching for showers in denver. parts of texas to see some rain. with weekend temperatures in the areas like boston. but sunday, new york at 68. 70 in washington, d.c. watch for a few showers in the parts of the southeast. on monday, fairly quiet to start the week. 73 in kansas city. 82 in denver. parts of minneapolis, with a high of 73. 87 in albuquerque. 103 in phoenix. each weekday morning, you can "wake up with al." what do you think about caffeine? we consume over two billion cups of coffee every week without a second thought. 5-hour energy has less caffeine than some starbucks coffees, plus it has vitamins and nutrients.

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whether you've got a job interview, have to speak at a pta meeting or are out on the dating scene, the idea of speaking publicly makes a lot of people crazy.

>> how do you beat the butterflies and get the room to hang on your every word? here with advice is an executive coach and founder of the public speaking program, own the room. hello, bill. >> hello, thanks for having me. >> how do we own the room? >> just be yourself first of all. >> what if you're a jerk? >> why did you look at me when you said that? >> a lot of people, it's a common phobia, you step up to a podium or before any crowd and you feel terrified. but you say, if you do certain things, you really can make it easy. >> everybody thinks nervousness is really just trapped energy. everybody is fine talking to their friends, but they put a plastic bubble on your head and you start breathing your own air. when you take the bubble off and focus on the audience. >> you say it's not about you, it's about them is the first thing. >> the real super-secret to get over nervousness is to get over yourself. >> when you realize it's not about me, it's not about he moo. it's about the audience, that's

when everything starts to flow. >> should you have something rehearsed, if you have to speak before a group or bullet points? >> i like bullet points, 8 0% rehearsed, never 100%. then it's about you and your script. >> when i see somebody step to a microphone with a big long list, i'm out. >> should people just not do that? because you're going to lose your audience right off the bat? >> i like the bullet points, memorize the headlines, when you read the newspaper, you read the headlines first. when you're too scripted, it's all about you. i've heard kathie lee give terrific speeches, it's always about story-telling. >> hoda, you're a terrific speech giver. >> that's important for people to do. >> statistics touch the head, but stories touch the heart. >> it's the longest art form in history. story-telling. >> and still is. if you can tell a good story quickly, not take too long. >> what about humor right off the bat, does that get people on your side right away?

>> if it's not funny, not so good. >> one guy said i tried to tell a joke and it didn't work. if they try in the beginning, they may not know you're funny yet. >> let it go a little bit. just tell another one. >> what if something falls flat. you're standing there, you've said something, no one's reacting, they're shifting in their seats, you're blowing it. >> or you're on national tv doing the news? >> yes, what should you do? >> revert with humor. the brain needs a second to defibrillate. cover it with humor. let me retry that again or take two. let me try that again. >> that's not funny. >> just if you buy yourself one second, whatever is funny for you, all you need to do is buy yourself one time. but when you're human the audience pulls back and they connect even more to you. >> do they pull for you? if you're falling flat, should you in any way rely on the kindness of strangers that are out there that are first grateful it's not them. but also think oh my gosh, you're going to be all right. >> i think people are always

rooting for you, they want you to do well. are we being judged? yes, bus people are rooting for you to do well. catch your breath and dive back in. allowing yourself to be human does connect you with the audience even more. >> all right. great to see you. thanks very much. she definitely knows how to work a room. >> "real housewives of new jersey star" theresa giudice cooks in our kitchen. in today's kitchen, we're

♪ ♪ in today's kitchen, we're firing up the grill italian star, with theresa giudice. >> the reality star is sharing recipes from her fourth cookbook, fabulicious on the grill. >> you're very busy. >> we were noticing. >> what are you doing? >> i've been working out. a lot of yoga. >> getting rid of all of that italian angst. >> let's talk about the third and fourth season.

we're on fifth season. >> we've moved on. >> we're moving on. >> this cookbook is about grilling? >> yes. today we're making marinated chicken breasts with grilled apple rings. >> what are we marinating the chicken in? >> kathie -- slice them that way. >> like life savers. >> correct. >> and what am i doing? >> and pouring in the wine. >> white wine and onions and apple cider. and olive oil. >> of course. >> ooh. >> and rosemary. >> dump it in. >> rosemary. and a pinch of salt. >> i got it. >> how long do you soak it in the zip-loc? >> two hours. >> no more than two hours, after that, the chicken will get rubbery. >> i didn't know that. >> no more than two hours. >> uh-huh. >> and then what do you do? put that -- >> put a third in here. >> with the apples.

>> correct. >> and the rest goes in with the chicken? >> yes. >> okay. >> excellent. >> and then we put pieces on the grill. >> rosemary. >> i'm cooking. >> rosemary. olive oil. >> hoda has moved on just like you. >> it does smell like italy. >> rosemary and apples. >> it's a marriage made in heaven. >> okay. >> like yours, theresa. >> there you go. >> 13 years and four babies. >> four? how old are you kids now? >> gia is 12, gabrielle is 8, milana is 7 and audriana is three. >> look at the family. look at that nice group. so then you put it on the grill and how long do you cook it for >> three to four minutes on each side. >> these are thicker.

>> these could cook a few more minutes. >> and down here. let's look at the final -- >> look at that, look at that. >> is that zucchini? >> it looks fantastic. >> you want to try this? >> yeah. thank you. thank you. >> that's grilled zucchini. >> how did you, put the zucchini on the grill, too? >> i marinated it with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. and grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream. >> you don't really think about grilled fruit. >> grilled fruit is delicious. >> put it on. >> with the carmel on it. >> the zucchini is great. the balsamic. >> isn't that delicious? >> delicious. >> good luck with your cookbook. >> tomorrow do you have on? >> matthew resolves all your relationship questions. >> and molly ringwald will stop by. >> great mother's day wines, finally something we really want. have a wonderful day, everybody, god bless.

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