♪ from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. and by that i mean you. thirsty thursday, june 5th. we're so happy you're here. dinky sort of rainy -- >> it really came down. we'll show you in a few minutes pharrell performing on the plaza in the downpour. he's also going to sing for us. >> yep, yep, yep. >> he's that kind of guy. we also have kris jenner. >> fresh from the big wedding.

>> is it kris jenner? >> it's kris jenner and there is some question now whether kim has changed her name to kim west. >> we're going to find out all -- >> if kris is changing her name to kris west, we have a problem. you know what i'm saying? she's got lots of splaning to do. >> you've been very busy, we should say this. >> i -- >> you were out every night until 3:00 in the morning and it is crazy, but you were in westchester. >> i was in westchester, white plains, new york, last night, which is not far from my home. bloomingdale's, which i wish i had bought stock in bloomingdale's years ago because -- there i am, with -- this is a darling -- this is peter kelly, he's a well-known chef in the hudson valley. he cooked. i had my stuff with me. and there was -- i think i signed 300 bottles of my stuff a few weeks ago, but 700 people showed up. >> girl.

>> no 2:00 was for peter kelly, who is very big. >> girl, you can turn them out, i have to say. >> the people, all they wanted to know is where is koda. where's hoda? why isn't she here? i said she went to the bloomingdale's in new york. she doesn't -- >> i was all happy to go until i realized where it was. >> outside of the -- thank you, all, so much. >> last night if you were home you may have been watching the cmt, the country music awards. they were hosted by kristen bell. >> who we fell in love with when she was just here. >> darling. here's what's interesting. the start of the cmt, the country music tv awards, guess who opened it. not who you think. not -- >> blake shelton. >> blake shelton or any of those guys. it was jason derulo who -- >> you had to remind me who that was. >> he is with jordin sparks. he's a rapper, singer. he's got a great song. but he sang with florida georgia line, luke bryant, and zz top. that's how you open a -- >> i like that. like potatoes. ♪ yeah, you can find us where the party's at ♪ ♪ this is how we roll

♪ hang around, singing everything on the radio ♪ ♪ light it up with our hands he up ♪ ♪ this is how we roll ♪ baby ♪ come on, no, no, no ♪ talk dirty to me >> not my thing. >> you know what's fun? everybody's in the tent. there's a lot of rap -- there's rap lading into country. fla fla florida georgia line -- >> not everybody is thrilled about that. >> i love it. >> i know you do. >> hunter hayes -- >> if you're a purist about something, you don't want to see that happen. i understand you love it. other people don't. >> can i say one thing? talk dirty to me. okay. hunter hayes, jennifer nettles and john legend also got together and they sang that john

legend hit "all of me." >> which i do like. >> good song. ♪ because i give you all of me ♪ and you give me all of you ♪ my heart is on the table ♪ ♪ because all of me loves all of you ♪ >> it's happening. >> he's terrific. somebody just said to me that they had gone to his concert and he -- two hours solid and it was one of best shows they had ever seen, john legend. i've never seen him in concert. he's very, very sweet when he comes here to the show. >> we got to bring up pharrell. he was outside. it was pouring, you guys. and if there's anyone who knows -- >> he filled it, though. >> -- how to make people happy. >> he filled the plaza. he did. >> i ended up getting some

backstage pass winners and bringing them to the front. >> for hoda to go out in the rain is a big thing. >> they came up. this 9-year-old girl, so cute, was seriously crying. >> aw. >> she was so happy. it was pouring. >> he's a sweet guy. >> and, you know what -- >> see, i don't go out for those things because i would be so embarrassed because i would be the only person in the crowd who does not know the song. doesn't know the lyrics. and that's not fair to them. >> you know how to shake it. >> i can shake it. >> you know what? i did get a little shoutout from pharrell. >> apparently you did. >> there's nothing better. >> it was raining. >> i see you, coda. i know the words. come on. ♪ come get it, babe >> see, coda? i see you, coda. >> i see you. who cares? >> he knows you love him. >> i'll take anything. >> i'm not sure you can take this next thing we're going to look at. i'm a huge bradley cooper fan.

i think -- >> gorgeous. >> and so, so, so talented. but i don't like him in this. he's wearing -- let's show what you he's wearing. i'm sorry. ♪ who wears shorts shorts >> film called "american sniper" based on the true story of a navy s.e.a.l. there's a back version. i don't know if we have that. we only pay for one picture. >> one version. >> one version. >> we'll take the front. >> anyway, he bulked up a lot for this role. >> he was squeezed into those. those are tighties. >> yes. this is something i wish we didn't have to cover. this is bad news. >> it is funny, we did our column in "the daily news" and they asked us about justin bieber and he -- >> with his apology the other day. >> for saying the n word on tape when he was younger. another tape surfaced about justin bieber and he is using the n word again. the video was released -- >> he's much younger even than the other one, right? he's about 15, would you think? >> i think so. anyway, he says the n word in

this multiple times, but it goes beyond that. >> mentioned the ku klux klan. talks about murder. it's really very -- >> it's from one of his music videos. and he substituted those words into his music video words and was laughing. anyway, nbc reached out to justin for comment and we didn't get a call back. >> no, but you know what? if he takes the -- the apology he had the other day. just add it to that one and say this was even earlier, i was even younger and even stupider. more stupid. but if he says stupider, that proves he was younger and stupider. >> that's right. >> no, more stupid, isn't it? stupider? stupid is is stupid does. >> stupidest. >> i do think it's weird. i think he's stepping in it again and again. and i think his apology, since it was written, you didn't really know about the sincerity -- sfwle should go away for a while, heal up a little bit, get educated on some things, commune with nature and god, and then come back and let -- remind everybody of how talented he is.

just get away from the whole thing. people don't know when to remove themselves, go have surgery on your soul, and come back, you know? >> i think the funny thing is when i hear a kid like that, a 15-year-old saying that and laughing and saying the klan and saying the n word, i don't think on my -- like on my worst day if someone was saying the worst things in the world to me, i don't think that would ever come out of my mouth. it has to be somewhere inside you to come out. like i would drop the f bomb and freak out on someone in a minute because i know that's in my vocabulary. >> you did this morning. >> right. but i don't say other -- it is funny, you only say what is in you at some point. >> who knows the intent of the heart but the lord himself. >> that's what i was going to say. no, you said it. >> can we finally show the little norwegian girl, the little girl. >> it's tomorrow. >> wait till you see this, you guys. anyway, okay. we'll talk about mindy, who we do like a lot. >> yes, mindy was just kind of looking back on her career and she did a couple of things. number one, she cut her hair. >> she looks cute. >> wait.

that's not the cut version. >> that's the cut version. >> that's the cut version. >> she said she wanted to get rid of what she called sweaty neck. >> she's still going to have it. as long as it covers her neck, you're going to have it. >> i thought it was really -- i thought it was a bob bob. anyway -- >> that's a bobbette. anyway, she told -- anyway. >> all right. >> you guys are moving along. so we will too. >> we have a big show today. we have kris jenner, on the program. before we do anything we're going to go to -- this is the most important part of the day. there is a country song and it is "toes in the sand, margarita in hand, close your eyes," jake owen. let's listen. it's so good. it's easy because -- ♪ between her and me ♪ and only ♪ and it's sunshine blue eyes ♪ tan lines slow tide rolling

♪ white sand cold can ♪ coosie in my hand ♪ just a summertime ♪ chilling, breezing sipping, whoa, whoa, whoa ♪ ♪ beaching >> wait, there's a little bit more. ♪ beaching >> yeah. >> a little louder, please, you guys. a little louder. ♪ margarita bar ♪ whatever happens happens ♪ there's a reggae band full of dreadheads just sitting in the corner laughing ♪ >> very important. ♪ my baby walks over drops a 20 in the jar ♪ >> here it comes. listen. >> no. la, la. ♪ a little don't worry, be happy ♪ ♪ and it's sunshine >> he's going to be here in july to perform for us. great. i don't mean to insult hmm.

he's probably very talented. very talented. you're never going to get me -- >> koozie in my hand. >> cozy? >> coozie. >> i call it a cozy. >> that's a great song. jake owen. >> i like him. i don't like the song, i'm sorry. >> we'll have him and he'll sing the song. >> maybe he'll give you a shoutout, too, coda. >> i see you, koda. hey. >> i see you, coda. hey. >> i see you, coda. hey. >> i like that one. all right. is it okay or not okay to flash your undies on the red carpet? this is what we had to say about it. me and coda. >> no, not on purpose. >> you know what? we're the same on this one. i say if it is an oopsy, you get a pass. if it's not, not okay. if it is not, not okay. not good.

>> all right. >> okay. >> we want to give our shoutout to an amazing woman in your life. if you know somebody who is gentle yet powerful and deserves to be on, go to klgandhoda.com and tell us about her and she could win a trip to new york city to come see us. >> that would be very, very nice. anything else going on? >> it is time to move on. the plaza may be wet, but that didn't dampen the spirits of two young ladies getting an ambush makeover. >> we'll keep up with the kardashians when we talk to kris jenner right after this. hey, this is where we grow

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♪ ♪ if you're not watching them on tv, then you're seeing them on the cover of fashion magazines and tabloids. these days the kardashian family has more than enough to keep -- >> you've got that right. they're back with new episodes of their hit e! reality show "keeping up with the kardashians." filled with crazy adventures including the wedding of the year.

and no one keeps everyone in check better than momager, kris jenner. >> you're going to a class and you didn't invite me? >> why would we invite you. you're my mom, that would be totally weird. >> you should totally come. >> i can't change -- >> mom, no. >> i am so coming. give me five minutes. >> go! >> i wasn't even listening because i love your kitchen and i love looking at it. hello, kris. >> hi, doll. >> i don't know. which time zone are you on now? >> i'm still in paris. >> you are. >> i think i am. it was such a whirlwind, i'm still catching my breath. >> how was it? we got to see snapshots and bits and pieces, but what was it like? >> i was telling kathie, it was so beautiful and magical and the feeling that just went through every single person, it was just a love fest. and it was the most wonderful time i think i've ever had. and it is hard to explain that to somebody in words. >> you were in heels for six days and your knees are paying for it. >> i know. it was like just a whirlwind of wardrobe changes for a while because we had so many things to

do and it was fun. but you know, this old broad needs to put her tennis shoes back on. >> we should ask you, should we call her kim west? has she decided? >> she did. >> so it's official. >> kim kardashian west. >> kardashian still in it or -- >> hyphenated or -- >> i don't know. >> you don't know? >> that's a good question. isn't that terrible? >> kris used to know everything, but even you have your -- >> but are they still living -- are they living with you still? >> they are. they're still my roommates. it's actually very funny. yesterday morning i was walking out the door to catch a plane at 4:00 in the morning and kanye was rolling in from new york and we're like, i'm, like, i can't keep track of everybody. but it has been amazing and watching north grow up. >> how is that baby? oh, my gosh. >> is she 1 yet? >> this month. couple of weeks. >> yeah. >> is she delicious? >> she is. she's really amazing. >> has she been such a change to kim, kanye and your family? >> well, he's the best dad in the world.

i never would have guessed that the two of them would have just had this little girl wrap them around their finger, you know. so it's been so wonderful to watch. and just the way they've taken on to being parents and -- it's so amazing. >> when are they moving into their new house? it's been under construction since adam and eve. >> well, daily there are little changes. so of course i'm, like, not one more change. no, but i -- selfishly, i love having them there. >> you're going to be an empty nester pretty soon. brurks as we know, is -- well, we don't know how bruce is doing. >> bruce is in malibu. >> xwraep. >> doing thinks thing. >> kendall moved out. it's going to be kylie and i. >> that's the beginning of world war ii -- iii. >> we're having so much fun. we really are. >> they really exploded onto the spotlight. >> they're on their book tour right now. >> the kids are screaming for them. >> were they on "fallon" last night? >> yes, they were. he was so wonderful with them

and so generous and kind. and i was just saying to somebody, i felt like writing him a thank you note, he was so great. >> well, you should, chris. you were raised that way. >> by you. >> there you go. >> we are journalists. i just want to ask this, and i know it may be uncomfortable, but feel free to say what you like or what you may not like. when you came home, you were peppered with questions about rob and him coming home early. is there anything you feel comfortable saying about that situation? >> probably not. rob's, you know, working on himself. he's going to be okay. you know, he's such a great human being and such a nice boy, and he's my heart. so -- >> yeah. he's a very sweet kid. >> he's a great kid. >> well, southampton, i saw a video. there they were. >> they'll never be the same. >> kourtney and khloe take the hamptons. that's what we're shooting right now. i hear it is going great. i haven't been there yet. i'm executive producing the show. i'll be there --

>> they're actually in a house right near the first little house i had when i -- when frank and i just started dating. it used to be a very quiet little hamlet. >> they love it there. >> busloads and the kids all chasing after -- >> everyone, contrary to popular belief, is excited they're there. and we had so many wonderful offers of oh, come stay at our house, use our house. everybody was -- >> it gets twisted in the media? >> yeah whp . what doesn't get twisted in the media? if you read something, it is usually the opposite. >> is kourtney pregnant? she is, right? >> i think you're going to probably get the answer to that if you tune into sunday night's show, the premiere of "keeping up with the kardashians". >> she's just like her mother. she'll have eight before she's finished, i believe that. >> really? >> yeah. she's going to go for a new record. >> oh, man. this is a very competitive family. >> yes, it is. good to see you. >> you're heading home. >> great to see you. >> get some rest, okay? >> thank you.

>> crack a bottle of something. >> yeah. we wanted to show you guys a picture that i brought, just for you guys, that it's an exclusive shot that i brought to show you. it's actually my -- one of my favorite moments of the wedding weekend, was when kim thought she was walking down the aisle to a recording of andrea bocelli singing this amazing -- >> that's her favorite. >> that's one of her favorites. she's walking down the aisle and all of a sudden she sees andrea bocel lichlt standing there singing with the rest of us. i was in a state of shock. >> what song did he sing? >> it's called -- i can't pronounce it. >> it's italian? >> yes. it is so beautiful. >> it wasn't "the prayer." john david foster. that one. >> no. and carol bayer sager wrote that song. it was -- this song, and she looks up and she actually, like, screamed. she was walking down the aisle thinking it was a recording. it was so cute. and --e did the rose wall,

kanye had designed this rose wall that was their backdrop and he had surprised kim on mother's day and had the wall erected in my backyard. a mini version, but the mini version was like 12 feet tall. and look at that wall, it's got to be 30 feet tall in the background and it was -- you look over and you pan over and here you see the whole city of florence and the duomo in the background and andrea bocelli singing and i literally just burst into tears. and i'm holding north going, it's okay, baby. it was a magical moment. >> thank you for coming to see us. >> better get out of here. you know all hell is going to break loose any second. new episode ofs "keeping up with the kardashians" premiere this weekend on e. >> and "ambush makeovers" for two lucky ladies coming up after this. band-aid brand comfort these ksheer bandages.out new our most stretchable sheer bandage ever. watch this! 50% more stretchable than an ordinary sheer bandage. so they fit snug and stretch to protect even tough spots

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two southern belles get treated to an ambush makeover. >> and a performance by pharrell after your local news.

we're back with more of "today" on this thirsty thursday, ready to reveal our "ambush makeovers" with two lovely ladies who waited all morning long in the very heavy wet plaza for a chance to get a brand-new head to toe look. >> doing all the primping and pampering, our talented twosome, "today" contributor and stylist to the stars. >> you know him, you love him. ♪ louis licari, la, la, la, la, la ♪ >> and "today" contributor and contributing editor for "people style watch." >> and author jill martin. >> a little wet. a little damp. >> but worth it. we got to see pharrell, come on. it was an added bonus. >> did you take them away before they got to see the concert? >> well, we saw the rehearsal. >> okay, good, just making sure. our first lucky lady, christine

banks, she's 47 years old from jasper, alabama. christine is a married mother of three and a registered nurse. she's looking for a practical and fresh new look that will boost her confidence. she said she's excited for this opportunity to get glammed up. let's listen. >> well, we all look like drowned rats today. i'm guilty of it too. but we saw your little cute face through your poncho and said, do you want a makeover? you said, yes. >> yes ma'am. >> tell me why. >> do you see why? >> simply said. and you said the same thing. she's been complaining forever. >> yeah, forever. she wanted new hair. she wanted to look good. it was never good enough, so -- >> all right, well in the theme of the day, we're going to make you happy. >> happy! >> all right. and ella is here with her blindfold on. keep it on for a second until give you the green lights. here is christine banks before. let's see the new christine! >> oh, wow. >> i love that dress. >> me too. >> all right.

are you ready? take off your blindfold, ella. take it off. >> oh, my gosh. >> are you ready, christine? >> ready. >> it's your moment. spin. >> oh, my gosh. look at my hair. >> you're right. >> that's awesome. >> so young and modern. >> tell us about the hair. >> can you believe it? it is not even the same woman. you look so fabulous. this is the haircut by bridget janney. >> oh, yeah. >> she just brought it up, made it -- again, what we're doing is making the haircuts look more modern. the soft side swept thing is killer. and this dark auburn color, my favorite. >> ella, ella, ella, what do you say? >> she looks awesome. you look hot. >> bringing new york to -- >> jasper, alabama. >> perfect. >> anything with pockets is great by me. this is maggie london with this

sort of nautical -- >> so cute. >> you're having fun, aren't you? >> you should have seen the picking process. they were both in ponchos, drenched, we could just see her eyes and look at this fabulous girl we found inside -- >> round of applause for christine. christine, you can join your daughter. >> all right. >> cindy is 55 from holland, texas is our second lady. she's a school superintendent and wants a modern and professional looking makeover so she can't wait to see her family's reaction when she gets home. she knows her husband and daughters will be shocked. let's listen to her story. >> okay, so another victim. i shouldn't say that, because we could all use a makeover today, but you're a little flipped out. >> i'm a little nervous about it. i cut my hair for the first time last year. it has been down to my waist for 20 years. i'm really nervous. i colored it for the first time. and now we'll see what happens. >> quickly, ideal look? >> ideal look? feathery, full hair. i don't know. >> all right, louis, i think we can do that. we're going to keep you dry and

pamper you for three hours. >> i'll take it. >> happy. >> she's here with some students, she's here on a trip with some students. kinsey, ashlin, and sissy. let's take a last look, please. >> the teacher's here, too. gli didn't have her. there she is. so sorry. there she is before. let's bring out the new cindy. okay. it's feathery. you guys ready? take off your blinds. >> spin right around. >> yeah. >> oh, my gosh. oh, my gosh. i don't even look like the same person. thank you! >> it's beautiful. >> tell us about it. >> layering the haircut to add the fullness that she was looking for. and bringing up the length a little bit. i -- she highlighted her hair, but she went so far with

highlights, of course, every year, she's a brunette among blondes but it was solid. i brought her back closer to her natural, and the makeup what could be better. >> adorable. >> tell us about the outfit. >> another maggie london that faux wrap dress on the side, you can make it loose, make it shorter. looks adorable. >> you like? >> amazing. >> great job, everybody. thank you. >> thinking about refinishing your cabinets, don't call a professional. just call lou. >> also from the fault in our stars, actor nat wolff is with us. >> and pharrell williams right after this. ♪ we didn't know what they would have him doing. ♪ but, bobby always had a plan. ♪

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time to ask lou about the pesky problems around the house you wish you could take care of yourself if you only knew how. >> if you only knew lou. he has all the instructions you need to fix your gutters, remove driveway stains, and update your kitchen. "today" contributor and host of the syndicated show "house smarts," lou manfredini. >> hi, ladies. >> hi, doll. >> let's get to our first question, from christie. her name is christie hay. >> hey. >> we can't get our drain pipe -- what? we can't get out -- >> her down spouts. these are down spouts. >> what is wrong with what -- what's her problem? >> don't be stupider. >> they slide in and out. they go, you know, there is a male and female end that slides inside there. and what happens is in a rainstorm, they'll separate. and in particular if they have leaders on it. it is as simple as putting in some of these self-tapping screws that you can buy at the hardware store.

now, you need a drill like this. you can't do it with a screwdriver. i mean, you can, but -- >> you're making it harder. >> you're making it harder. these are self-tapping screws. you go in, once things are together, hold it steady and you go. >> and that's it? >> that's it. >> done. >> they make them in colors if you don't want to see the silver. they have white, brown. it's that simple. it's okay if you put -- just one screw will hold it all in place. >> wow, lou. >> okay. >> all right. jay mcguire wants to know, he has a question. how do a get an oil stain off my pavers, brick pavers? >> this is one of my favorite fixes. this is a powdered detergent like you would use in the laundry. put water on that oil stain and take a brush and start scrubbing it in. this is just regular powdered detergent. and you work that woin the oil stain, just like you would take grease -- >> it's porous. >> it's porous. just like you would use laundry soap to take grease out of

slacks or anything, let that sit for half ab houn hour, there i whole line of products that are out there, just pour and restore. you have to be careful. you can't use these on asphalt, many of them. >> more of a mess. >> this will pick it up. and the next day you take a plastic putty knife like, this scrape it away. it will a wet spot. when it dries, the grease is gone. >> any kind of detergent? tide? >> tide looks great. >> angela asks, we want to paint our kitchen cabinets. they are polyurethane. >> this is a terrific system called cabinet transformations, which is a -- will allow you to paint over and also put a glaze on it. you can paint cabinets, which is a very simple thing to do, but what you want is that glazed look. you'll see you've got old cabinet doors that are beat up. this system allows to you do a little sanding, add a little

color, and then add this glaze. you end up with a finish like this in a weekend. you can transform the entire look by just adding that -- it's that shine that really makes a difference, that makes them look like a factory finish. this is a do-it-yourself project weekend and 2 looks fabulous. >> wow, lou. you have a question for lou, go to klgandhoda.com. hit the connect button. >> get ready to get up and dance. pharrell williams sings for us. >> and it's breaking records for ticket sales. we're talking about "the fault in our stars." >> we're going thatto talk to one of its stars, matt wolfe, after this.

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eyesight because of a tumor and on top 6 everything else he's dealing with his girlfriend who breaks up with him. take a look. >> how are you doing? >> isaac and monica are no longer a going concern. >> oh, isaac, i'm sorry. do you want to talk about it? >> no, i just want to cry and play video games. >> i actually think that his response is fairly appropriate. >> she couldn't handle it. i'm about to lose my eyesight and she can't handle it. >> oh. >> i say you're better off without her. >> i'm better off without her, yeah. i think so. >> she's that kind of person. >> yeah. >> was it tough playing a blind person? how did you prep for that? >> i met with a real blind guy named ethan who meant a lot to me and we spent a couple of days together and i watched him and technically and emotionally he really helped me. i e-mailed him a couple of days ago and he said, don't remember you. he must be the hollywood go-to blind guy.

i guess other actors have meant more to him than i did. >> you didn't make an impression on the guy. >> didn't make an impression. but he made an impression on me. so i want to thank him. >> he's in the group called -- >> in a band together. the naked brothers. >> in the movie. >> that's my song -- ♪ and i >> how did your music get in the movie? >> i'm friends with josh and he really likes my music. and our music comes out today. two songs. >> whoa. and you're in that crazy little movie called "palo alto," exact opposite of the kind of guy you play in this. is this what you always wanted to do with your life? >> i grew up with an actress mom and jazz musician dad and all our friends did that. i assumed that's what everybody did. >> exactly. >> and i just feel so -- i'm so passionate about both those things. so lucky i get to do that. >> how did you get the gig on this latest movie?

>> well, i was actually the guy who gave the script to the director and i said, you got to go get this movie. and he said, i'll never get it, but i can try. and he got it. and now i think he just owed me. yeah. >> that's great. >> there is a lot of hype and high expectations. are you on pins and needles as the opening comes this weekend or are you ready for it -- >> are you jaded now? >> no, i mean, i just don't understand box office or anything like that. but it seems like all the kids are happy and it is such a hopeful movie and we go to these events and meet with kids, real cancer patients, it means the world to them. i'm happy be to be a part of these two movies, "palo alto," people are, like, that movie meant so much to me. so i'm lucky i'm in movies that are good. >> and the naked brothers has some nice spreads. >> thank you.

>> "the fault in our stars" hits theaters tomorrow. >> the wait is over. pharrell williams hits our summer concert stage. >> first this is "today" on nbc.

the it's toyota concert series on "today" brought to you by toyota. coming up tomorrow, actress roma downey, and real moms give their takes on latest movies and tech gadgets for father's day. >> but right now the international superstar who wears many hats. singer, songwriter, producer pharrell williams. >> the grammy winner has been churning out hits like happy, "get lucky," "blurred lines." now he's singing marilyn monroe off his latest album. "girl." >> here he is, pharrell williams. ♪ ♪ oh, oh ♪ this one goes out to all the lovers ♪ ♪ what can we do

♪ hopeless romantic ♪ we cannot help we're attracted to lets all dance ♪ ♪ ♪ not even marilyn monroe ♪ or klee patcleopatra please ♪ ♪ not even joan of arc ♪ just means nothing to me ♪ girl, girl, girl, girl ♪ girl, girl, girl ♪ why ♪ why do i happen to lie ♪ when i know what i described.

♪ ♪ not even marilyn monroe ♪ ♪ girl, girl, girl, girl ♪ oh, girl ♪ can't enough good boy keep this girl ♪ >> new york city, make some noise.

♪ ♪ come out to win." not even when donald returner. ♪ not even joan of arc ♪ don't mean nothing to me, girl ♪ ♪ ♪ i just want a different girl [ cheers and applause ]

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