from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. it's a little drizzly thirsty thursday, july 11th. but we're not going to let anything rain on our parade! >> no. i love when you just sing randomly. all right. so there is a controversial video that's out there. and i don't know. maybe it's debatable whether this music video is controversial or not. willow smith, who's 12 years old, the daughter of jada and will smith, came up with this video.

and it's a summer video called "summer fling." and a lot of parents are lathered up about this video. they say it's too grown up, it's too mature. watch a little bit of it first and let us know what you think. ♪ i'm the one i'm the one i tell you it's just for fun. it's just for fun ♪ ♪ we walk the beach at midnight ♪ ♪ at midnight ♪ watch the stars and the clear skies ♪ ♪ we both say i love you i love you i love you ♪ ♪ but it's all right. it's all right ♪ ♪ oh, baby >> okay. in part when you look at that you go, okay, what's the thing? >> what's the controversy? you've got to see the whole thing. >> here are the lyrics. don't really care what we do tonight. good night kisses if the mood is right. lying on the beach with you. wish it would never end. it's just a couple of nights but we do it anyway. it's only for the summer but we do it anyway. i guess the way it's implied is that just a 12-year-old having a crush, but i guess when you look at the boy --

>> he looks a lot older than 12. >> yeah. >> he looks like he's in his late 20s. >> yeah. >> he does. he does. what bothers me -- and i like jada and i like will and they're a talented family. is kids can't even have a childhood anymore. you know, 12 years old and you're already laying there on the beach and kissing and i just -- when was the first time you did? 7? >> what -- how old were you on your first kiss? >> but it wasn't that kind of a kiss. it was -- i was sixth grade but it was a little you know, this boy took me behind the school and gave me a kiss. john lee. >> lee? and kathie lee. >> yes. and -- >> what did you think after he kissed you? >> i liked it. john was a sweetheart. but i wasn't ready for it. >> you weren't? >> but we didn't get bombarded with all kinds of sexual images when we were -- you know what i'm saying? kids want to do all of that long before they are emotionally

ready for any of it. how old were you? >> i was in sixth grade. so i must have been 12, i guess. and it was the kid who lived up the street. and i have to tell you -- >> can you remember his name? >> john zachman. >> we both had a john. >> but you know what? i remember -- i remember riding my bike up to the top of my hill and looking at the back of his house and waiting for him to come out. >> you slut. >> i was a 12-year-old stalker. >> we all did that. >> you get so excited. >> and you had little crushes and things like that but you didn't have a summer sexual fling. i guess that's what people -- as a parent i understand. about the outrage, i'm not outraged by it. i'm concerned that we're raising a whole generation of kids who have been sexualized from the time they are young. >> i agree with that. >> they can't even spell it yet and they're having it. >> right. and when you look at some of the other things in that video, well, we reached out to willow's representatives, the smith production company overbrook, and they didn't have any

comment. >> they think it's okay because they let their daughter do it. >> we are curious about what you guys think about that. go on to our facebook page and let us know if you think that video is offensive to you or not. >> then again, everyone is talking about -- we're not going to show it. but justin bieber is misbehaving again. urinating in a mop bucket and screaming an obscenity and -- about a picture of bill clinton. i guess bill clinton spoke to him. he's apologized and, you know, it's just more of a pattern now of seeing this kid spiral out of control. >> right. and i guess when you live in a bubble, and i can only imagine everywhere you go, you get everything you want. the hotels roll out the red carpet. the fans are screaming. anything you say is funny. all those kinds of things are important. >> nobody ever tells you you're being a jerk. nobody ever tells you you're rude. nobody ever tells you that makes you look like an idiot. they are all in it together and, you know, you are -- you want to know who somebody is, look at the friends.

and that's patty's biggest concern, is the people he's hanging around with right now. >> speaking of other celebs having issues, amanda bynes -- >> yeah, this concerns me. >> this one is -- i think the funny thing, we don't talk about amanda bynes much. i think because it's really sad. i think we know there's a bigger issue than a person behaving badly, don't you think? >> i do. as i told you, having met her and worked with her and just adored her, this is just really, really troubling. >> right. >> troubling behavior. >> there's some -- i guess she stepped out yesterday. she's wearing that same weird platinum wig. and she also now has a puppy that's an additional shield. >> just got it. >> brand new puppy. someone said she might have run into something carrying that puppy. i didn't see that tape. but anyway, you feel sorry for the dog. >> i do feel sorry for the dog. nobody should adopt a child or get a pet until they are emotionally taking -- able to take care of themselves first.

you know, i just -- i am concerned about that little dog. >> yeah. we both are. >> they can both come to my house for a month. >> you know what? your house would be the best place for somebody to -- seriously, right? >> i guess so. unless you're in aa. and then it might not. because there's a lot of tempting things around that would -- that might not be so smart. >> all right. so how would you feel if one day you, you know, you and your wife and your baby, whatever, you look outside and suddenly a car arrives at your house and they tell you your 14-month-old bought it? that's what happened. this guy in portland, oregon, apparently his daughter was clickity clacking on the ipad or whatever it was and she pushed enough -- it was an iphone. pushed enough buttons that she bought a car on ebay. we love it. it's like a broken down -- >> she got a good deal, though, hoda. >> she did. a little over 200 bucks. >> for a 1962 austin healy sprite which i guess -- her dad,

i love his sense of humor. what happened with -- >> what happened? >> he found out when he received the purchase confirmation over e-mail. he said he was glad she didn't click on the $38,000 porsche he had been looking at. >> he's talking about fixing that one up and giving it to her when she turns 16. >> i think that is adorable. >> that is clever. >> absolutely adorable. >> you know, usually when i do ihoda, i usually pick a random song that you hate. and that's how i roll. and i love that. it's my favorite time of the week. however, this time. week -- brittany was saying you have to pick your song, and i thought i have this song i love so much but i know kath is not going to hate it. but i love it so much i'm going to do it anyway. it's called "wagon wheel" by darius rucker who happens to be on our show today. >> i know. i wish he was going to be performing it for us. but he's not. >> so here is the song "wagon wheel" that i chose by darius rucker. ♪ like a wagon wheel ♪ rock me mama like a wagon

wheel ♪ ♪ rock me mama any way you feel ♪ ♪ hey mama rock me >> come on now. ♪ rock me mama like the wind and the rain ♪ ♪ rock me mama like a southbound train ♪ ♪ hey mama rock me >> go hoda. go hoda. >> hoda? >> yes. >> may i tell everybody something? i've got to do okay or not okay. >> can we have a shout-out real quick? our special guest has arrived. sydney who i met several weeks ago is standing right back there by the newsdesk. she came. she's a budding journalist. she came to watch our show and get educated. god knows why. you're not going to learn anything. >> you'll have a good time but don't copy anything you see here today, okay? okay. is it okay or not okay to quit over creative differences? let's see what we said. >> unless you are contractually obligated, it's often wise to part ways before any blood is spilled, don't you think? >> sounds very gory.

>> yeah. >> if you've tried everything you can to work it out and you can afford to quit, then i guess it's up to you. >> uh-huh. uh-huh. >> what are you talking about? >> uh-huh. >> genius. >> cassie hates my cackle. >> everybody knows that you're in the room when you laugh. >> oh, my gosh. shout out the college kids on summer break have been getting our attention on twitter. here are a couple of them. >> here's what they had to say. this is from princess maggles. anyway, she says my best friend and i watch klg and hoda together at fairfield university every day. we love you. >> kat tweeted, i love watching you guys every morning at 10:00 a.m. during my summer break. wvu. i'm from west virginia university, the mountaineers. >> finally lauren tweeted "love your show so much. i attend oklahoma state and you guys are the best." we are so excited to get your college tweets. keep them coming. what you got there? >> i think i let you all know about a month ago that the

"scandalous" cast album was finally out. i want everyone to know that on tuesday, next tuesday, i'm going to be -- ♪ carol lee carmelo, she and i will be signing -- and david friedman's going to be there too. signing these cds at the barnes & noble on 86th street in manhattan at 6:00 p.m. it's going to be fun. sound is my huge thing. i never heard this score the way i wanted to when we were on broadway. this is the way we want you to hear this score. if you didn't have a chance to come to new york and -- you can go on amazon or itunes? thanks, everybody. >> he's been making true believers out of a lot of people. country star darius rucker has a lot to celebrate. we're going to help him because that's what we do. >> and two ladies were pulled off the plaza for the surprise of their lives. the big reveal of our ambush makeovers right after this. ♪ but i didn't know

♪ ♪ seventeen, the only way i had a car ♪ ♪ and after i dropped my mama off ♪ that of course is darius rucker a little earlier today performing his latest single called "radio." and there is no one more excited than hoda woman right now. >> yes! >> i am, too. >> we both are. darius is touring the country but did stop by long enough to say hello. his latest album "true believers" is his third consecutive record to hit number one on the billboard chart. and the great thing about darius -- >> he comes bearing gifts. >> there you go. >> what are you bringing us? >> i'm bringing you some one hope wine. >> one hope? >> which is -- i teamed up with one hope to -- it helps my charity, pattinson's academy over in charleston which is a great school. >> charleston, south carolina. >> we were just there. we loved it. >> i am so mad i missed you guys. i was out of town. >> we had a ball. >> i was out of town. i was so mad i missed you guys. >> you live there, right? >> i live there.

>> how do you stay so thin? >> the food there is insane. >> i work out about as much as i should. but i work out and, you know, it's really -- it's hard. because i like to eat. >> cheers, darius. >> cheers to you guys. >> we like to drink. you're a red guy. >> i'm a red guy. absolutely. >> mm-hmm. mm-hmm. >> that's really nice. >> darius. >> i like it. >> that's what i like about it, too. >> "true believers." we have to talk about this. this is your latest cd that the song "radio" is so much fun. we played "wagon wheel" this morning. this is just a great, fun, dance around cd. >> i just wanted to say when i was listening to it, hootie who? >> for me, you know, in country music i've got to set myself apart and do some different things. so it's fun. it's just fun getting to do what i want to do. and really my label lets me make the records i want to make and just put them out. >> they leave you alone. >> was the transition tough? because everyone saw you, again, as part of hootie and the blowfish. and now you're this other guy. >> it was tough. it was going back to square one.

>> you're still close to the guys, though? >> oh, yeah. we have two shows coming up in august. we still play five or six shows a year. >> and the country music community has loved up on you like nobody's business. >> they have embraced. that's not quite the word. it's a little kinkier than that. >> it's been great. being a member of the grand ole opry and stuff like that, all that great stuff that's happened. >> the tradition. >> exactly. i'm part of the family now. >> and the fans. the country music fans are the most loyal. you can have the longest, longest career in country music. >> speaking of that. we have to ask you about our friend randy travis. how is he doing? have you heard? >> i heard that he's not doing well. you know, he had some complications. and it's just -- it's so sad. >> you've done some work with him. >> yeah, i've done a couple of shows with randy, a couple of festivals. i met him a couple times. he's such a nice, great, great dude. he's such a legend. one of the reasons i'm singing country music is because of that voice. no one sounds like him. it's really sad. >> our thought goes out to him. >> who are the other great country music stars you looked up to, wanted to emulate and be like? >> for me it was guys that were kind of off the beaten path.

dwight yoakam was big for me. >> never saw such a tight pair of pants in my life. >> he has to lay down to put those on, i'm sure. >> oh, my god. >> nancy griffith is big. this band newgrass revival that was just my -- for me i just listened to -- and "heehaw" was huge for me. >> i was one of the "heehaw" honeys. did you ever hear me sing? >> now wait. i'm crazy about his songs. and so are you. >> i know. >> we're going to play a little game. >> yes, we are. >> you're going to sing a part of the song and i'm going to try to fill in the blank. but i don't know all your songs. i just know some of them. >> i'm going to hook you up. ready? >> ready. ♪ don't need no five star reservation ♪ >> wait. give me a little bit more. ♪ cheap bottle of wine ♪ ♪ i got a stereo and >> best of patsy cline. >> there you go. >> can we do one more? >> we'll do one more.

>> there it is. ♪ cheap bottle of wine >> i know when i hear all the music. >> what's the other one? >> hard to find another rhyme for wine, isn't it? >> it is. >> i never thought of patsy cline. that's good. ♪ we are one before our god in heaven ♪ >> oh! do another part. ♪ we are one heartbeat ♪ in the dark >> play it. i have to hear it all together. >> not today. and tomorrow is not looking good either. ♪ >> another one. >> that's a good one, too. >> any song if you go on itunes and click on any of your songs, i promise you you'll fall in love. >> well, thank you. >> darius, we love you so much. >> thank you guys. >> we love your wine and what you are doing. >> and your beautiful family. we had a picture of your wife and kids. you have the whole package going. >> yes, i do. there's my babies right there. >> you've been blessed. >> yes, i have been blessed. they're awesome.

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♪ she's up all night for good fun ♪ all right. time for "webtastic" when our very own sara haines picks out the next video that will put a smile on your face. >> we hear this one's about one lucky duck. >> check out this video of an adorable duckling having a day of leisure going for a run, taking a dip, getting a blow dry and finally just relaxing. >> chilling. >> the cutest little duck ever. the owner actually found the duck abandoned and starving on the street in romania. >> romania? >> in romania. >> oh, my god. >> took the little duckling in. they posted this video on july 4th. it has over 1 million hits. because nobody can get enough of a cute little duckling. >> a little blow dry.

>> now all i'm hoping is that's cool air. you know how hot those are? >> he doesn't seem to mind. >> his eyes start to close, too, like a dog. his little neck is getting heavy. >> how precious. >> now, the description -- under the video it says "i'm a little fluffy duckling. i like to follow people. i love to swim. i like hair dryers and above all i like cuddling." >> that is the cutest thing we've ever seen. >> can you get enough of that? that's the kind of thing you push repeat on over and over again. >> one of my favorite things is to see a mama go by with like 30 of her little ducklings. they're just so cute. >> i like the cross-species thing, a human with a duckling or a dog with -- i like when they nurture. >> it's just not the same. >> anyway, they are just about ready to show off their hot new looks. two lucky ladies reveal their ambush makeovers. >> and some of the most luxurious hotels for your pet. >> really? all right. all this and a lot more. >> is that bambino? >> no. >> after your local news.

♪ ♪ i'm every woman we're back with more of "today" on this thirsty thursday. and we are ready to reveal our plaza ambush makeovers to the two lovely ladies from our crowd. >> they were given head to toe new looks by our master makeover team. "today" contributor and stylist to the stars -- ♪ louis licari la, la, la, la, la ♪ >> and "today" contributor and contributing editor for people style watch and author jill martin. hey, kids. >> hello. >> very special ambush makeover today. >> jill and i were instantly drawn to the most compelling sign that just was a touch of the story. the tip of the iceberg. wait until you hear it. >> amazing woman. >> our first lovely lady is cindy joyce, 61 years old from jupiter, florida. get this, you guys. cindy once weighed more than 300 pounds. she was actually in a wheelchair because of her weight. she was extremely inactive but 18 months ago she moved in with

her niece connie, who has changed her diet, made her a lot more active. she currently has lost 114 pounds and connie says -- she says connie saved her life. so in the past she says cindy said her weight wanted her to stay inside. now she's getting much more confident. let's listen to her story. >> a lot of tears but today is a day of celebration because you've come a really long way just for this. >> yes, i have. a long way. >> a long way. because we're celebrating today. 112 pounds. what has this journey been like for you? >> it's been long. it's been tough but well worth it. it's giving me a life. >> she gave up her wheelchair and her walker. so what is this like for you to see her after all your hard work. >> it's great. couldn't be better. just great. >> well, we are going to give you a whole new look. no more tears. what do you think? >> thank you so much. it's awesome. it's great. >> thank you so much. >> so cindy is here with her

nephews peter and harrison. her two nieces and connie will be the one we'll reveal in a little bit. keep your blindfolds on. here is cindy before. all right, cindy, let's see the new you. come on out. >> oh, my gosh. >> come out a little bit further. stay right here. right there. >> okay, you guys ready to see cindy? >> yeah. >> take off your blindfolds. >> wow! >> oh, my god! >> okay. this is going to be big. are you ready? >> yeah. >> deep breath. turn right around. >> oh, my god! >> wow. >> it doesn't look anything like me. >> it looks exactly like you. this is you that's been hiding in there all this time. >> look right here. cindy, right there. my gosh. well, tell us about it. >> number one, we softened the hair color. her hair color was just a little bit harsh. and i did try to, by the way, tone down the red. by adding a pinch of gold to her hair.

and a great thing here is the highlights. >> i knew that was an arsene -- >> the haircut. and the flirtatious bangs and the way it shapes her face and looks so perfect with her weight loss. >> what do you guys think, family? >> she looks beautiful. >> beautiful. even more. >> so happy for her. >> i love the outfit, too. >> these pants they brought. these were a size 28 that she wore before. this 18-month weight loss. >> you look so good. >> you said you were down to a 14. now you're down to a 12. >> we're so happy to have you. >> here's what we're going to do. we're going to have you stand over there with your family and turn your back so you won't be able to see our next adorable person. and that is connie martin. connie is 50. she's also from jupiter. she says she and her aunt cindy have been eating healthy together and helping her aunt to live life to the fullest. her aunt's coach and biggest

cheerleader. we're giving connie a chance to look and feel her best also with a glam makeover. let's hear her story. >> well, i know it's so important for you to thank connie for doing all of this for you. >> yes, it is. i couldn't have done it without her. she wouldn't let me quit. she kept on me. she kept not letting me give up when i got down. she encouraged me. she made sure i had everything i needed and just -- i couldn't have done it. >> well, congratulations to you too. it must be amazing for you to see cindy like this. >> i knew we could do it. hard work, good food, exercise. we could do it. it happened. >> this is going to be an exciting day for everyone. i know you're ready for this. >> i am so ready. we are so ready. >> that's what it takes, an attitude like that. okay. she's here with her husband peter, son harrison, granddaughter tiffany and of course her aunt cindy. all right, everybody, don't take those off until we tell you. let's take one last look at connie before and bring out the new connie martin.

>> oh, my god. wow! all right. all right. you guys ready? >> yep. >> okay. you can look now. >> whoo! >> they are seeing each other for the very first time. >> unbelievable. >> oh, my god. you're gorgeous. >> i love your hair. >> i like yours. >> oh, my. >> thank you. >> wait. you've got to see yourself first. >> oh, my god! >> we're going to need those kleenex, please. thank you. don't ruin that gorgeous makeup. stop it. >> yes. that makeup is so beautiful. she wanted a more sophisticated, professional and glamorous look. >> oh, god.

>> more appropriate for her job and not like one of the -- >> there you go. work it, girl. work it. >> obviously, we released a whole new sexual being as well. >> did i say that? >> no, i did. we did. you look fantastic. >> oh, my god. >> family, you guys love? >> that's amazing. >> unbelievable. >> gorgeous. >> you put her in a beautiful, beautiful dress. >> and look at her body, too. we want to celebrate that. this is from maggie london. and just do a turn. i want to show the back. >> look at the lace on the back. >> adorable. >> cindy, come over here. i want you to come join us right here in the center. >> great job, you guys. great job. >> larisa, arsene, good job. we'll be right back right after this. guess what day it is! huh...anybody? julie! hey...guess what day it is?? ah come on, i know you can hear me. mike mike mike mike mike... what day is it mike? ha ha ha ha ha ha! leslie, guess what today is?

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today we're taking your furry friend on vacation to some of the country's best hotels that have quite a discerning pedigree, if you know what i'm saying. >> instead of paying for dogsitters when you are away like hoda or skipping vacation altogether you can bring them along. >> milu is the feature director for "travel & leisure" magazine. some great destinations. >> i have a feeling this segment is not going to go well. but go ahead. >> these dogs are so happy to be on set. >> henry, not bambino, by the way. >> and quincy. >> this is definitely not blake. >> what i love about hotels these days is not only are there boutique hotels for you and your dog but there are boutique hotels just for your dog. >> there he goes. and henry wants to go to one. >> he wants to go to paradise for paws. this is a chain that does suites for dogs. it's not a kennel. they even have an area that has bungalows for cats. they do pawdicures. there isn't a pun these people have not liked. they have two of them in chicago.

>> they are doing aerobics. >> yoga. >> that is crazy. >> pricey? >> not pricey. reasonable. kennels are expensive. this is the next level of kennel. now, for the next, next level of boarding your dog, the d pet hotels. they have one in hollywood. they have one in chelsea. right here in new york. they have something called the uber suite. thank you. thank you, sara. the uber suite has a full-size bed and a 42-inch tv in the suite. >> pretty soon they'll have the doggy channel on all the time. >> can't wait for that. >> they also do body wraps for your dog. they have a chauffeur service and on and on. it goes on. what if you want to go with your dog? >> what's happening with this dog that i'm holding? honestly. look at this dog for one second. what is it? >> he is fascinated by what's going on right now. >> go on. >> and covers you in a sweet way. >> kind of. >> if you want to go with your dog, the affinia hotels. all their hotels are pet-friendly.

their new york hotel is one of the official dogs of the westminster dog show. one of the last two winners of the westminster dog show, the best in show, has stayed there. they have a workout area for your dogs. they have vi paws program. you pay but $10 goes to the humane society. indigo hotels in asheville. they are not approved just for dogs. monkeys if you have them. so justin bieber could use that for his pet monkey. or pet pigs can -- >> okay. so george clooney could take his pet pig there. >> does he have it? >> i don't ask anymore. i don't ask how anybody's mother or pig is. i just don't. >> and i think the full list is on -- >> milu, thank you for bringing the pooch here. >> thank you. >> all right. it is time to treat yourselves to the must-haves of this summer. >> we're going to take you shopping right after this. good morning.

i'm meteorologist crystal egger with the weather channel. let's take you through the forecast and see what's in store for the weekend. more changes on the way for the east. it's not going to be the best weekend to be outdoors. we'll have a stalled front setting up in the southeast. plenty of moisture coming in that's going to keep those afternoon showers and thunderstorms around. you may get some breaks of sun. but for some areas you'll get a localized heavy downpour really with some of these storms that could produce some flash flooding. so be on the lookout for that. more rain moves into the northeast also. the i-95 stretch. more severe weather across the high plains. this time we're looking at northern minnesota and parts of eastern north dakota with that monsoon keeping some of the moisture up over the higher terrain. places like colorado and into new mexico and arizona. 95 in denver later today. 83 in louisville. unbelievable how cool it is in the east. but we just can't shake all the clouds and the rain. so that's keeping temperatures beloaverage. tomorrow this of course being your saturday forecast it's still going to be wet across

parts of the east. more rain moving in to the mountains there. across the rockies. into the high plains. temperatures stay hot through the middle of the country. 100 in dallas. look at this. 83 in d.c. 78 in new york. and beautiful from san francisco down to los angeles. how about sunday? more rain, florida up into the southeast. more showers start to move into the nation's midsection. that includes northern texas. and we'll see that trend with us again on monday. we clear out in the northeast next week and as a result temperatures go up. 94 in new york. 90 in d.c. more rain scattered across the south. but getting a little bit hotter in places like atlanta. up to 86 degrees. and that'll be the case there again on wednesday. 88 in louisville. 87 in albuquerque wednesday. chance of late-day showers and storms. you can wake up with al weekday mornings for your latest forecast at 5:30. what do you think about caffeine?

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are easy to pack -- >> i have a question. how come you're over there having fun and i'm over here working? so we're going to give you a drink so you don't have to get up and exhaust yourself. >> these are wonderful, refreshing summer drinks. stay away from the juice and the soda. >> what's in it? >> here. would you like me to bring you a drink, ms. gifford? >> a little seltzer. >> enjoy. >> thank you. >> of course, kathie lee, you can always add a little -- >> oh, there's nothing in there? >> wine if you'd like. >> what's the point? >> i don't know. >> very refreshing. and -- >> why don't you relax? we'll bring you some lunch. >> okay. what are we making? >> we'll start with a really simple bean dip. a little twist on hummus. white beans, canned. i'm adding a little coriander, ground, a little garlic. a little lemon juice. and then, of course, we want some texture and more flavor. pistachios. scallions and cilantro. all into your food processor. >> just pulse it?

>> just pulse, pulse, pulse. >> while we're making it, why don't you try it, ms. gifford? >> thank you. >> ms. hoda will serve you a lovely plate. >> thank you. >> here it is finished. some lovely veggies. put it in the beach bag. pita chips work as well. >> how is it? >> it's delicious. thank you so much. >> why am i over here working again? >> i know. i know. >> all right. next. a little twist on tuna fish salad. it's a classic. >> this is great. >> we're going to do -- why don't you soak this for me. we're going to do a tuna fish wrap. >> these are cool. what are these? what am i soaking? >> instead of a tortilla, you can use a tortilla, but it's a rice paper wrap. but tuna in a can. a little light mayo. parsley. scallions. celery, carrots. because you always want a little texture in there. >> uh-huh. >> so we're going to mix that up. a little salt and pepper. >> how long do you soak that? >> it's probably ready. >> look at the rice paper.

that's cool. and it's nice and it's so -- 120 calories for one serving. >> so you put it right on there? >> i'm going to show you. >> hungry. >> oh, you know what? >> you know what? we've created a monster. >> oh, would you like some lunch? >> yeah! >> i'm going to -- >> whatever. >> these are wraps of some sort she said. >> thank you. she's still talking. >> i'm sure it's perfect. >> folding it. >> is it good? >> uh-huh. >> and again, wrapping them up. see how simple that is? take to go. pack them up. >> delicious. >> are they delicious? >> delicious. come with us. >> 120 calories for those. >> the rice paper ones are -- >> you're going to love them. >> thank you so much. coming up tomorrow, our guy panel tries something new and takes on some women. >> yep. plus the outfit men want you to wear on a date. >> and why you'll never fight with your significant other again.

>> have a great thirsty thursday, everybody. jeff: come on out, lisa rinna. a hot smart woman. with a sneak peek at her clothing line. this is exciting stuff. then he's one of the stars of "lincoln" and "jango in chains." i used to have a man crush on clooney until 6:30 ago. plus, we're bringing back yvette. >> yes, i'm gorgeous! jeff: hello, hello. roll it! all right. a little about me. i'm recently married. i work with my wife on this show. and i'm learning how to be a dad to two amazing kids in a blended family. i'm hosting a talk show 'cause there's a lot to