from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. it is fun day monday, march 3rd, 2014. we have a hardy crowd in cold new york city. jenna bush hager is with me. kathie lee gifford has been working triple duty. all right. >> hi, jenna, hi, hoda. >> you look hot. for someone who hasn't slept and working all weekend, thank you. >> you're very, very sweet. you know what, if it weren't for al, we wouldn't have gotten anybody on the red carpet.

>> come on. >> he was a rock star. he was screaming at everybody. they didn't have a chance. he would have jumped over and grabbed people if he could have. >> describe -- because we don't know. you're on this red carpet, you were a virgin to the red carpet. never been there before. what is the situation like there, kath? >> you're in a little pen, like a caged animal and it is about two feet by two feet. and in that are you and al, al and i, a producer, a sound engineer, and your cameraman. your cameraman. and next to you is spain with the same thing and to the right of us was cbs morning show, or something like that. and it is a free for all. there is no guarantee that you're going to get any of the stars. some of them are happy to talk, some of them recognize you and come over.

and others are just in a zone and they're not moving -- they're not going to talk to anybody. and you know the worst part about it is we get there four hours before people ever start to arrive. but the real big stars know they should -- they don't want to come and be hanging around. they all come in the last ten minutes. so it is like you stand there, and the worst part of it is that certain people -- certain people who have a little sign, you want to talk to the person from spain who has been nominated for best documentary short? and you want to be nice, but you know you're never going to use it -- >> so did you? >> yes. i feel so bad. >> who was your favorite? who was best most hilarious person? >> oh, there were a lot of sweet people. julia roberts was very nice. jennifer garner was nice. sandy bullock. it was especially fun for know meet bradley cooper because the day before i had gone for a spa treatment with my daughter over to a certain hotel, and i'm just in my robe and waiting and all of a sudden this older lady and

this young woman started -- we start up chatting and we're having a lovely time and all of a sudden, the younger woman recognizes me and the older woman goes who? who is it? and she was very sweet and she goes, oh, i'm bradley's mom. so bradley cooper's mother and sister. so -- and then the best part was the day before, right after that, cassidy and i had lunch with the real captain philips and his wife. >> what was that like? >> it was a real thrill. so great. it made me appreciate tom hanks' performance even more because he did capture the essence of that man, lovely man, real hero. and his wife, she says i want -- all my scenes ended up on the cutting room floor. i want to tell the story from my perspective for lifetime for women. she's right. it would be a great story. >> i got to give you an at a girl, i watched the red carpet, and a lot of it sounds repetitive. what are you wearing, blah, blah, blah. you and al added your own crazy twist to the whole thing.

you had just such fun, the reactions were hysterical. we loved it. and we're going to show that a little later. >> thank you. >> and then you're coming home. >> is this the big brush? >> no. >> a little night night until you come back. >> right there on the couch, we want to peek in on you every few minutes. >> she's go to go to bed. >> spanx alert. spanx alert. yeah, good, thank you. >> finally it wasn't me. finally it wasn't me. so here is the great thing about the oscars. a lot of times they feel buttoned up. you feel like everybody is giving the stink eye if they don't win it. this one felt so much more jovial. ellen was so funny. there was pharrell singing "happy." it seemed like a lighter -- didn't it seem more cozy, more globes-ish. >> welcome to the oscars.

for those of you watching around the world, it has been a tough couple of days for us here. it has been raining. we're fine. thank you for your prayers. and i think you should think of yourselves as winners. not all of you, but the people who have won before should think of yourselves as winners. and i know what you're thinking, ellen, that's easy for you to say, you've been chosen to host and that's sort of the highest award there is. thank you. cheese. cheese. yeah. julia wants cheese. who is your favorite movie star? they're here. who do you want to talk to? >> the whole tone felt like that from the jump. if it wasn't ellen having a riot, it was when pharrell sang that song. >> i want to think of it my head every day, the theme song. it gets you going. >> let's roll a teeny bit of that too. ♪

♪ give it all you got don't hold it back ♪ ♪ i can warn you you'll be just fine ♪ ♪ because i'm happy >> i got to tell you, this guy got it. >> i love him. >> we're a little worried because today we're going to be singing backup. >> we're not worried. you're excited. i heard you practicing. i heard you in the dressing room. >> someone who is an oscar winner after last night, isn't she? >> the documentary she was -- >> patti austin. >> in a documentary called "20 feet from stardom." that won an oscar. she's going to be singing for us and we're going to be singing backup. >> it is really a dream come true. >> yeah, it is fun. >> also, real quick, also at the oscars, one of the fun -- you love jennifer lawrence because she reminds me of you a little. she does.

>> well, i've been a clutz my entire life and in fact i told you earlier, when, you know, your senior year, you get these awards, my sister got most likely to be on the cover of "vogue," my boyfriend at the time who will remain anonymous was most likely to be on the cover of "gq" and i got most likely to trip across the stage at graduation. i was a clutz. i still am. >> jennifer lawrence, you guys remember, she tripped when she was getting her oscar last time. here, she came out of the car and tripped over the cone and almost took down that girl. she almost -- and that's the best part of her. that's why she is everybody's favorite. because when she falls, she doesn't look like, oh, my gosh -- she almost took that other girl down. >> i think we think that, you know, these people are hollywood, they're perfect. and she's not -- she's not. >> some of the speeches were perfect last night. we came in the makeup room and couldn't stop talking about a couple of them. we'll show our two favorites.

>> jared leto's. >> mm-hmm. >> she was a high school dropout and a single mom, but somehow she managed to make a better life for herself and her children. that girl is my mother and she's here tonight. i love you, mom. thank you for teaching me to dream. >> when i look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every little child that no matter where you're from, your dreams are valid. thank you. >> oh, my god. >> those moments -- >> the best. and one of the other things, if you looked around at the audience, i love -- you saw the moms out there. a lot of times people brought their girlfriend -- i thought it was a cool scene. >> i like they brought the people that supported them from the beginning. >> yeah. there is leo's mom was there. matthew mcconaughey brought his mom. >> i liked his speech too. >> they said that -- those are the first words he ever uttered

in a movie ever. >> from "dazed and confused," right? all right, all right, all right. it was filmed in austin, texas. >> it was. >> yes. my hometown. >> here is jimmy fallon decided to do something crazy. >> he is crazy. >> this is one of those things, you know how cold it has been in new york, still freezing. snowing today. in chicago, they had the worst kind of winter. he took one of those polar plunges, whatever they're called, the mayor of chicago said do it with me. he did it in a suit. >> there they go. >> i didn't see the whole thing. >> me neither. >> where is he? >> oh, my. >> wet and he's cold. >> oh, my gosh. almost like having a panic attack. >> it was funny but his face -- doesn't look like he had that much fun. >> look at him. he did it in a suit. he did ask everyone in solidarity to wear ties, so you

saw a whole bunch of people wearing ties. that was excellent. the money went to the special olympics. so this is the question for all of you at home, and you're wondering about how good is your relationship sexually. jezzebel.com wanted to know how many times is the correct number for someone to have sex -- how often should you be doing it? >> i just -- i'm sure the answer is a lot. >> what would you guess, without knowing it, what would you have guessed the right number of times a happy couple should be having sex a week. >> are you asking me or my husband? >> i'm asking your husband. >> he would say a lot. sorry, mom. it is embarrassing, kathie lee, i know. >> are you sleeping or are you bored? >> humiliated. >> i'm humiliated and that's hard for me. >> i want to know. how many times, kath?

how many times is the right number of times in a week. >> five or six a day. >> no. >> frank is a lucky fellow. >> i wasn't talking about frank. >> nobody mentioned frank. here is the thing, we have -- the right answer is two to three. right if you're talking to -- >> there is no right answer, hoda. >> yes, there is. >> they said two to three. >> people are unique. these guys don't think that's enough at all. and i think it is way too much. people are unique. >> get over here. when are you coming home? >> never. >> all right. >> you're missing out on conversations like this. >> we'll do our favorite things. our favorite thing is kathie lee at this moment. >> hilarious. >> at this moment. kath, what is your favorite thing? what is yours? >> holly who is my twitter friend.

>> that's sweet. thanks a lot, kathie lee. mine is banana pudding from magnolia bakery. this is the -- have you ever had it? >> no. >> okay, well are you going to try it. >> yeah. i'll try it. >> can't have that. >> i can't have it, right. there is dairy in it. i'll get sick. >> she'll get really sick. >> i'm trying to poison you. >> mine is tomorrow -- >> stick to this. >> i got it. >> she's got it. don't you worry. >> tomorrow is mardi gras. my favorite thing -- it is fat tuesday tomorrow. i want to celebrate early. all my friends are getting decked out. got great mardi gras beads on the table. happy mardi gras to everybody. >> are you sad you won't be there? >> i miss it. >> you would do anything for a bead. >> those beads are great because they go with anything.

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>> you look lovely. >> this is the craziest tag team ever, you two. >> i don't recognize al. so thin now. >> i know. >> and you look beautiful and sober for a change. >> that's so funny. >> i'm kidding! >> i met your mom and your sister yesterday. >> that's hilarious. >> we had a ball. we were all naked in the spa. it was awesome. >> they didn't tell me that. >> how is your son? >> he helped me get ready tonight and got bored and moved on. >> you made this yourself? >> i made this out of my own hair. i dyed it. >> how is it working with you with that mouth on her? >> she is a foul mouthed woman. >> al wants you to swear at him. >> oh, no. really? >> say something. [ bleep ]. >> you asked for it, al. >> you're being photo bombed. >> you once told me you don't take those out after 50 and you lied to me.

>> they haven't seen the sunlight in so long. i just thought i would treat them. >> how are you feeling tonight? >> your people behaved, what can i say. >> lucky for you don't have to report the weather. >> i know. it's been rough. >> snow anymore? >> no. 1 to 2 inches, no big deal. >> brad, angelina, come say hello, just a handshake. i know. it's time. >> here's to another oscars. >> thank you very much. i was a virgin, you know before this. this is my first one. >> gets better every time. gets better every time. >> it is kind of hard to leave al speechless. >> only you could. >> we had a good time. i tell you, that is -- >> we have alex here. and remember when we voted -- we put in our picks. he's about to do the big reveal. >> i remember very well. >> it looks like kathie lee was

right on matthew mcconaughey. right on cate blanchett and right on "12 years a slave." >> and lupita and jared leto. >> so you got them all right, right? >> well, i picked leonardo dicaprio, meryl streep, and "philomena," so there, okay? so there. >> hoda, judi dench didn't even come. i think she knew it wasn't going to happen. she wasn't even there. >> kath, you did an awesome, awesome, awesome job. can't wait for you to come home. be careful. >> thank you, sweetie. have fun. take care. >> bye-bye. >> thanks, alex. bobbie thomas is going to show us how the winners worked it on the red carpet and how they could maybe look a little bit better. >> could it be you? we'll reveal the fan of the week right after this. [ rob ] our daughter is all kate. they have the same walk. same grin. and the same beautiful hair. [ female announcer ] with nice 'n easy,

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it is now time to surprise our fan of the week. >> drum roll, please. while we spin the globe wondering where it will land. it is in towson, delaware. samantha white, with co-workers and family. hi, sam. congratulations. we are so happy you won. we're going to tell you what you've won, first, and then talk to you. here's why you have been chosen as the lucky winner. >> they have been devoted fans for many years. she loves hoda and kathie lee's positive energy. their mission is to make sure everyone that walks through the doors leaves smiling and feeling great. >> i like it. >> sam plays our show for the whole salon every morning and as you can see by photos, she's turned her clients and staff into fans.

>> i love that. >> i love that whole thing. she says the combo of our show and heir styling keeps everybody happy, feeling beautiful. >> awesome. we're so happy to hear you've won. to make sure you're a true fan, we have a little question for you. >> are you ready? all right. here's the question. we think you're going to get it. since you have a beauty salon, we're sure you've give and few makeovers. we have a couple who do the "ambush makeovers." who are their names? >> i know. i watch every thursday but i'll being put on the spot. >> you can get it. ♪ >> their faces are as clear as day. >> it rhymes with hill. >> i know it. i'm just nervous. >> okay. louis licari. ♪ >> she got it. >> and jill. so here's where you're going. you and a guest are headed to beautiful resort located in the dominican republic for five days, four nights.

you'll be able to explore the 7,000 acres of resort property and try out a lot of activities including golf, fishing, horseback riding. >> you can take a romantic walk on the beach, relax by the pool and a variety of other dining options and airfare accommodations. >> we're so excited. you guys have a great time. thank you for being such a huge fan. we love you guys. thank you. >> congratulations. all righty. the hit legal drama "suits" is back and patrick j. adams is here with us. >> and patti austin's documentary took home an oscar last night but this morning we'll get to sing.

"today's" oscar after party is brought to you by loreal paris, because you're worth it. >> and we're back on this fun day monday with more of "today." jenna bush hager is with me while kathie lee recovers from working oscar red carpet yesterday. >> the best part of working red carpet is getting to check out

all the fashion. "today's" style editor bobbie thomas is here to show us who people wore and how they could have worn it a little bit better, right, bobbie. >> whenever you come back and do your tweaks, it is so much fun. >> it is fun to listen to what people have to say on twitter, like yourself. let's get right to it. i did a lot. at first i wanted to point out what really is -- >> lupita. >> a modern classic. what really takes something like this to a classic level and with modernity is she's not overly coifed. very fresh and clean, even the hair is minimal. and look what happens to be in my hand. lupita's lip color. chanel sent this to me overnight. and this is called mela d. youth. an orangey coral. you can really take advantage of color and she did all awards season. >> talk to us about charlize theron.

you loved her. >> i loved her. she's another example of modern classic. this is a silhouette that looked like it belonged on the vintage champagne ad, but very princess diana-like. don't go pageanty. don't overdo the hair and makeup. keep it clean and simple and so strong. >> statement necklaces, a lot of them. >> we talked about necklines. this was perfect for the neckline, the v shape. you'll see that. if you're going to go clean and simple with the makeup, we have jennifer lawrence. >> awesome, yeah. >> very little tweak that goes a long way. >> what did you do? >> the eyebrows. when you're going to be using fresh makeup, make sure you frame your face, but her eyebrows were kind of blurring away with her makeup. so just coloring your eyebrows, it makes a difference. you don't have to use a lot of makeup. just about your own features. >> so very slight change. >> she looked -- >> we loved her. one of my favorites. >> amy adams too. >> i love amy adams and she went to a place she loves, this clean, tailored look in the navy

gucci. but i just couldn't help try her in some other dresses. something soft that would have been fun and a little fashion forward. and then actually miranda kerr is the reason she didn't have the last one on because she ended up in that. but i thought "american hustle" was such a great movie, that it could have been fun to see her in soft and sexy as opposed to the prim and proper we usually see. >> you wanted to switch up a couple of other dresses. >> we'll see with the next shot, bette midler, i love her so much, i love -- she was so excited to be in this ream acra. anne hathaway does this edgy look. i thought, what if we swap them. i thought this would be so fun. >> interesting. >> i thought that looked so modern and cool. >> only you could come up with that, honestly. >> i love this on anne. it gives her that -- >> i can't believe kathie lee asked bette midler about her

girls. did you see her? >> i have girls and i know a halter top can minimize that and -- but, you know, that's a whole other segment. >> that's a thumbs up. a total thumbs up. what about anna kendrick. >> anna kendrick, i love she went to take a risk. this is one of my favorite designers. but you notice it is really busy on her petite frame. the same idea, just kind of swapped out where you can see that the vertical line goes head to toe, she can wear the same idea, less is more, especially when -- >> she looks taller. she looks great. you said jen garner, you would have switched something up. >> jen garner has classic great shoulders but if you get a close-up look, what i did, instead of the one strap, i added straps and created that v neckline because it softened her silhouette and shoulders. this is bad photo shopping. we didn't make that softer on the v, but at the same time, we just wanted to give you an idea at home, if you have great shoulders like that, take

advantage of a lower cut. >> and lastly julie delfy. i have girlfriends and i love the idea of the vintage silhouette, but beware, it is great. i think her curves are fantastic. i'm not trying to make her look skin yes, i want to make that look clear. but if you want to look at what happens under the arms of a lot of dresses, if it is not fitted, you are going to add more volume. >> who looks good in a dress that has all that extra room? >> someone that has, like, jennifer garner who has the broader shoulders and really narrow hips, it kind of falls like angelina jolie. >> the boobs too. >> right. no boobs. >> i have them myself. >> bobbie, great. patrick j. adams from "suits" is here. >> and grammy winning artist patti austin belts out a song for us. >> with a little help from us. >> and we'll have the latest celebrity scoops for you. >> brian balthazar is joining. [ sneezes ]

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it is time for "today's buzz." >> oscars isn't the only subject that has everyone talking. to a highly public breakup, to a new baby, brian balthazar has the latest. >> talk to us about paula and -- >> robin thicke. >> they announced last week that they were mutually agreeing to separate. we all saw that performance on the vmas and we're like how is this going to go over? there is reports this had something to do with it. what is interesting, even though they made this mutual announcement, tmz was following -- help me, robin, monday morning.

robin and they followed him and got him to talk about it. very candidly and he said he's trying to get her back. yeah. >> they have been together since high school. they have been together longer than most couples. >> what is interesting, though, is he's been touring. he canceled two shows due to throat problems he's saying. she went out to the -- an awards show by herself, there she is, looking gorgeous. >> beautiful. >> one thing missing, aside from a few inches on the skirt is the wedding ring. the wedding ring on her finger. she danced to blurred lines that night. she posted an instagram image pretty interesting and may say something about it. he had says, everything happens for a reason. if you love something let it go, if it comes back to you, it is yours and so on and so on. it is interesting. >> they have a child, right? >> they do have a child, yeah. so they have been together for -- well, they met more than 20 years ago and so hopefully they can fix it.

>> from a breakup to an engagement, one of the olson twins. >> mary-kate is engaged to a french banker that is olivier sarkozy. the victory lap. >> she looks look a child. >> they have a 17-year age difference. he has two kids. the oldest kid is less of an age difference than these two. he's half brother of the former president of france. good for her, right? >> good for her. gwen stefani, a little baby. >> they had a little baby. apollo bowie flynn. she alluded to the fact that she had some trouble having a child again, because she's got to already. and they had this third one, she is 44 and he's 48, gavin rosdale. >> they look great. >> bowie flynn is their respective maiden mother names. >> i love that. >> talk to us about the box office. >> the lego movie had been unstoppable. it was a face-off between

nonstop and son of god. >> every time you turn on the tv, there is someone talking about it. >> i interviewed them. you interviewed them. >> what happened? >> "nonstop" got $30 million, action thriller set on an airplane, but "son of god" got $26.5 million. >> did they open in the same number of theaters? >> not exactly the same. this is a niche market. they had a smaller somebody, but still very -- more than 3,000 theaters. so very respectable, very close. lego still got $21 million. >> it is al roker's favorite movie. i haven't seen it. i'm dying to. >> interesting viral video of the legos re-creating a scene from "son of god" on the internet now. >> send that to us. >> he finds all the weirdest videos. >> how did i not know you before? >> brian, thank you. we have a live performance by a grammy award winning singer patti austin. >> he plays a brilliant lawyer in new york who doesn't have a law degree.

>> patrick j. adams is here from "suits." he knows how to treat us. >> brought us a gift. mommy's got a surprise for you.

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you've soon patrick j. adams turn up on a lot of series including "lost" and "friday night lights". >> but he made a name for himself on the hit show "suits" where he plays a brilliant college dropout who works as a lawyer in a prestigious law firm. >> but he doesn't have a degree.

but who is counting? >> i brought you guys a gift. >> that's so nice. you know the way to this lady's heart. >> you do know. that was sweet. >> i've been in paris for the last two months so i figured bring a gift of wine. >> before we get to "suits," talk to us about paris. what are you shooting out there? >> a remake of "rosemary's baby" for nbc, a scary film. ours is a little longer than the original, so we delve into some of the characters. >> what is your role? >> i play guy woodhouse, to zoe saldanha's rosemary. >> so you're the devil -- i'm in the calling you the devil -- >> i don't know. >> did you see the previous? >> i'm a big fan of the original film. it is a brilliant film and the original book. it is great to step into this and it is a different version of the film. >> let's going to "suits." you just got signed for a fourth season. did you know it would be such a success? >> you never know with these

things. i knew it was a terrific group of people and amazing script. and we were all really excited to shoot it. but you never know. and now four years later i'm traveling the world and talk ing to people from the philippines and -- >> as always, a lot of people learn about shows, maybe even the second, third or fourth season. if someone is a newcomer and says, hey, i want to tune into "suits" what do they need to know before they watch? >> the dropout is the key. he's a guy who didn't pull his act together and sort of the bottom of the barrel. and he had to lie to get this great job. and pretend he went to law school and over the course of four seasons we basically see matt lie, get more and more exposed and the stakes get higher and higher. >> brilliant, though. >> a photographic memory so he can sort of remember anything he reads. and, yeah. >> did you watch the oscars last night? >> i did. >> what did you think? >> i'm still watching it. >> i kept waking up and saying, have we seen anything? >> is it over? two naps.

>> what was your favorite part? what did you like the most? >> i love watching the actors and how they receive the awards. and jared leto's speech -- >> oh, my gosh. wasn't that amazing. >> so clear and focused. >> we have time for a little quiz. do you have the questions? you do this thing on the show where you recite lines. >> here is the first one. you're going to need a bigger boat. >> jaws, come on. >> snakes, why did it have to be snakes? >> indiana jones. >> my gosh. >> okay. rosebud. >> what? >> citizen kane. >> i know kung fu. >> matrix. >> what? did you read these before? >> no. >> all the world she walks in -- >> casablanca. thank you. >> thank you so much for coming back. >> "suits" returns this thursday

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to be standing here. >> you don't look over the moon. >> we are over the moon. we have been so excited all morning. >> really? >> by the way, you obviously had a terrific singing career, great career. >> had? are you implying this is my last shot? and it probably is. >> if you watched the oscar winning documentary "20 feet from stardom," we also got to see you there. >> yes. >> tell us about that. >> pontificating. the older i get, the more i pontificate. >> don't we all. >> the more i realize i really don't know anything but everybody listens now for a change. >> were you surprised that won the oscar. >> yes, i was. i think the director was as well. it was amazing. i went to a couple of screenings before it opened and the reaction of the audience was just -- they just -- outrageous, it was great. >> they loved it. >> it is hoda's favorite movie. >> i enjoyed it. you're going to sing for us "a tisket a tasket" and you're going to let us help. >> i'm trying to educate you

about the process of being a background singer. >> 20 feet from a butt kicking. >> we're ready. >> let's do it. ♪ ♪ a tisket a tasket a brown and yellow basket ♪ ♪ i bought a basket for my mommy on the way i dropped ♪ ♪ i dropped it i dropped it ♪ yes on the way i dropped it ♪ a little girlie picked it up and she took it to the market ♪ ♪ she was trucking on down the avenue ♪ ♪ without a single thing to do ♪ she was pecking all around ♪ when she spied it on the ground ♪ ♪ she took it, she took it she

took my yellow basket ♪ ♪ and if she doesn't bring it back i think that i will die ♪ ♪ oh, yeah ♪ that's right ♪ you know she took it i said she took it last night ♪ ♪ oh, yeah that's right last night ♪ ♪ a tisket a tasket she took my yellow basket ♪ ♪ and if that girl don't return it ♪ ♪ i don't know what i'll do ♪ oh, gee i wonder where my basket could be ♪ ♪ so do we so do we so do we so do we ♪ ♪ don't quit your day job ♪ so do we so do we so do we so do we ♪

♪ i wonder what happened to that basket ♪ ♪ of mine ♪ that teeny tiny basket a joy of mine ♪ ♪ a tisket a tasket ♪ a brown and yellow basket won't someone help me find my basket ♪ ♪ and make me happy again >> was it green? ♪ no, no, no was it blue ♪ no, no, no ♪ are you listening just a little basket ♪ ♪ a yellow basket >> patti, patti, patti. so much fun. go see patti. awesome, awesome. >> so much fun. >> love you. >> thank you so much. we're going to have a performance by the country music group eli young band. >> and our guys tell all panel will be here. >> and jeff louis from bravo. we have a big show.

have a great day, ev >> you mean today wasn't a great show? >> it was a great show. >> i'm here to help. you and i will get through this together. ♪