from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. it is friday, april 8th and that is the life by fifth harmony. we have an interesting show for you today. we have a mother/daughter duo you don't want to mess around with. they're the stars of hgtv's "good bones" where they take sledge hammers and take houses

apart. >> they have goggles and we're supposed to break walls. >> if i can do to a wall what i've been known to do to a pinata, be careful. >> and "say yes to the dress," some of these lucky teens will be able to show off their stylish new looks. >> and we're going to sit down with the littlist boss of the movie. >> i'm dying to see that movie. >> you can go to the movie with boots tonight. one of the few weekends you're not flying someplace. sell a book. >> savannah, matt, and hoda were featured on the power list. >> one person looked shocked and

one person looked like they deserved to be there. you choose which one. >> carol alt, megyn kelly and look at laren spencer, that doesn't happen too often. >> it's bloody mary weekend. it's a festival. >> this one is unique. it's made with vodka, strawberry and tomato juice and balsamic service. that's been prepared for us by evan white. >> we're always honest here. we love bloody marys but i'm just warning you, if it's not our thing, you can't take it personally. >> just keep an open mind. it's a nontraditional mix.

>> nontraditional! >> that means buyer beware. >> remember, it'ser, it's straw it's going to be sweet. i'm just telling you. can i tell you something? it's sweet and savory in one swallow. go. >> i'm giving it a shot. >> take another sip. >> oh, evan, if i have to. >> think spring, strawberries. >> it's actually good. it really is. >> hey, congratulations on that. >> that he made a good bloody mary? how about the nobel peace prize. >> but you liked it. >> not that much really. >> but there's all kinds of bloody marys. where is it, in one place?

>> it's in brooklyn this sunday. you said it was all weekend. >> you could drink bloody marys all weekend. >> why are you harassing our gue guest? >> last night if you were in front of a tv, it was the last very time you're going to see "american idol" after 15 seasons. it was one of those finales i think was perfect. the finalists were two from mississippi. it was >> it was so sad, watched it. it was so sad. even happy for him, sad for her. went online and bill board magazine said not only did trent get a music deal, so did laportia. >> everybody's a winner. the original judges returned.

>> they all came back. >> and they thought it was a surprise appearance by simon. >> apparently they really didn't know he was going to be there. they thought he couldn't make it. >> they really were surprised, huh? so that was big, he was back. and they brought back all the finalists. look at this performance. >> it was such a group. is that not going to be the best sounding choir in the world. with those voices. i liked them all in white that's a cool idea. >> the song was something like one voice or something. it was just beautiful. the show included a performance by the first winner kelly clarkson. she taped it last week because she's very very pregnant. listen to the hend end of this. she sang an acpela version ♪ some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this ♪

♪ some people search forever ♪ for that one special wish ♪ oh, i can't believe it's happening to me ♪ ♪ some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this ♪ >> it's a great singer. >> to think how her life has changed since she was the first winner. >> she was a waitress. >> from texas, right? she just opened that mouth and sang those notes and you went what else is out there? that was the genius. >> who else is out there. >> carrie underwood was out there. from ada, oklahoma. >> i've been to ada. >> she sang something in the water take a look.

♪ ♪ bigger than me ♪ ever since the day that god gave me ♪ ♪ now i'm stronger ♪ it must be something in the water ♪ >> great great song. kelly clarkson then daughtry. that's something, look at her legs. >> that's all anybody's talking about is she's got a great voice. >> i cannot believe her legs? >> she also had a baby recently e. how can anybody look that great. remember the song i played as my ihoda remember i ain't you mama? >> jlo got on stage and hit that one. take a look.

♪ i ain't your mama snow ♪ i ain't your mama ♪ oh -- ladies sing ♪ ♪ i ain't your mama, no. >> i is your mama, mama lopez. >> i love her. i love jlo's mom. >> all right. this is interesting, you know the great songs you hear during your life all of a -- when we were doing she is his only need. how did i forget that song? well, that ben affleck thing that moment when they were being asked about the bad reviews for their movie. >> whenever they see an awkward moment on tv they turn it into a viral piece of video. ben was asked a question about some things about how the movie

wasn't so great. and this is what happened right after, take a look. ♪ darkness my old friend ♪ i've come to talk with you again ♪ >> they just added a little bit of simon and garfunkel and that was the result. now a bunch of kids who have never heard that song who love ben affleck are like what's that new song. and they downloaded it. it's number six on the bill board rock chart. isn't that weird? >> wait till they discover bridge over troubled waters. >> what's your song? what's your song you picked? >> since they're also being inducted tonight in the rock and roll hall of fame a song from chicago. ♪ >> oh, yeah. >> make a meme out of that. >> crank it, please. let's get some good stuff.

>> do you want to know what mine is? i get one, too. here's an oldie but goody. red bones. do you remember red bones? ♪ come and get your love >> that's actually pretty good. ♪ come and get your love >> there's something so bouncy. >> it's not quite chicago, but it's okay. do you know what time it is? time for your friday funny. i was trying to get one more note. >> ready for some really bad jokes? really bad jokes about spring, okay. >> yes, ready. >> these are kids' jokes. >> got it. >> can february march? >> no. >> but april may. why is everyone so tired on april first? >> i don't know. >> because they've just finished long 31 day march. when do monkeys fall from the sky?

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okay, we have the mother/daughter duo that know how to swing a ledge hammer. they star in the hgtv series called "bone." they tear down properties only to rebuild them to look better than ever. >> today they're going to teach us how it's done. that's why we're dressed like that. >> we don't have walls because we tear everything down. but. >> there's like electricity? >> electricity, plumbing, gas lines. >> so these are things you might have behind the wall.

>> can you tell sometimes in there's something behind it? >> there's a tool you can find it. or you can pound. >> pounding won't tell you where wires are. >> turn the gas off. >> that's a drain pipe for your toilet. if you punch through that, you're going to be real sorry. >> so don't do it. >> if your water is off, it will spurt for a minute and then stop. >> make sure your wall is not supporting anything in your house. >> like what? >> like the floor. >> in other words, hire an expert. >> if your floor joists run this way and your floor runs that way, that's fine. if your floor runs this way and

the joists run this way, don't touch it. >> oh, boy. >> so wait a second. once you -- god, this thing is heavy. what the heck is this? >> it's a ten-pounder. can you do a low swing. >> i can? >> yeah. >> i have a question. >> this one is heavy. i'm going to swing like a golf club, okay? >> okay. >> this is how i like to do it. >> it looks great with the heels. >> give it another one. >> well, why don't you get over here? what are you doing? go ahead. give her some room. >> don't do anything -- >> oh, no, be careful. >> she's thinking about someone. >> oh, you hit the electrical wire. >> so we're going to show you how you can do it with no tools

at all. >> my legs are much stronger than anything else. >> are you kidding? >> it's the most effective method. >> and how do you get the pieces out? >> you pull them out. >> why do you have all the other tools? >> that was just to give you options. >> but there's like a beam in there. >> that's the stud wall. so how do you know not to hit that? >> it doesn't matter if you hit that, you're taking the wall down. >> that was fun. >> aren't we going to see any befores and afters? because you guys are famous for it? >> no, that's it. >> that's it? >> we got dressed for this? you can catch new episodes of "good bones" tuesday on hgtv. and some girls get a prom dress

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build self-confidence among the participants. and who better to help style them rar than the fashion director of "say yes to the dress." >> hunting through the 2,000 beautiful dresses for the perfect fit. then comes the shoes. accessory, alterations, which all help make the look complete. it's a wonderful day that is especially for students like senior nicole. >> it means a lot to me. it means less of a strain on my mom to try and fine dress, shoes. prom is a crazy time and senior year itself is expensive so for this kind of blessing to come, it's amazing. >> and this year the program has grown better. it's the first time the senior boys are included, which makes one senior named leonard, very happy. >> we want all students to feel

great about themselves, beautiful in their gowns, handsome in their tux and feel confident when they leave today. >> and then the glam squad got to work on hair and make-up. then there was only one thing left to do, strut their stuff down the runway. when the prom is over and the music stops playing, the event is truly more than just a dress or tuxedo. >> i hope we can reward a lot of young men and women with these beautiful gowns and tuxedos. build their confidence and enjoy life. >> i love that! that is awesome. >> and we're going to meet some of the lucky students here with monte durham with some of the trendiest looks for prom. >> and ella anderson from the new movie "the vanilla yogurt. blueberries.

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there. >> anthony, thank you. make sure to join us at 11:00 for our next newscast. kris and i will see you then. before the break we showed you some deserving high school students who got all glammed up with courtesy of tlc's "say yes to the prom." >> with us is the host, monte durham. >> hey. >> by the way, i love your retro tux. is that from the 70s? >> yeah. and we're finding the guys are coming back to the ruffles. >> are you sure? our first student is ashley.

she's a gymnast and -- >> number one trending in prom, split piece or two piece. the slim jersey knit skirts, comfortable, they don't wrinkle, you can dance, get out of the car. and then you get the orange to bring in the color because white is still strong in prom this year. >> what do you want to do? >> be a veterinarian. >> you look stunning. >> nicole is a student in the institute of math and science. she's take taken eight college courses in high school. she has a 96% average. she's a member of student council. >> and probably mensa. >> and the national honor's society. >> i'm exhausted. >> here we have an impart fit. see how it's fitted underneath the bustline? and it's got an overskirt. and you see the coverage, the

shoulder, lightly beaded so you don't need a lot of jewelry and accessories. >> that much bead ages you, too. >> what would you like to do when you grow up? >> i'd love to be a psychiatrist. >> we're going to need you. >> we'll be your first appointments. >> your first two. >> and next, she likes photography, she looks forward to working with children in the future. >> they're all so lady-like. >> they are. >> in the last few years, monte, let's be honest, it was kind of tramp kind of. >> it was a little sexy. you have a natural waist, a full skirt here. when you're wearing a short dress, shoes are important. the way you stand, we went over

how to stand and be proper because you're in a shorter dress, the movement is a little different. >> did you like this one right away? >> i do. >> it's very j-lo. >> scattered beading and laced. >> what do you want to do when you grow up? >> i want to work with children. >> we're very, very blessed to have you. >> and our final look is chaneli. she plans to attend a fashion school. >> is that strapless? >> yes, it is. it'sto the heavy. will as no -- it's actually designed after an accordion. that's where the trend came from. >> probably. >> this type is an overskirt. see, you get the movement on the outside yet you get a little

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. we can't stop laughing. ella anderson has been been working more that be half her life. she's very impressive, considering she's 11 years old. now she's starring opposite melissa mccarthy and kristen bell out today called "the boss." >> are you claire? >> i thought you were in jail. >> aren't you charming for yelling that out on the street like that. may i? >> no way. >> why not? >> because mom's at work and you're fresh out of prison.

>> it doesn't count. >> yes, it does! >> no, it does not. >> you nailed it. >> fun, fun, fun. >> thank you. >> is this all old hat to you or -- >> i love jennifer aniston so much from "friends." >> how much do you love her? >> she's one of my favorites. >> so melissa's not? >> from "friends." i love melissa. she's sweet. she's hilarious. >> were you always laughing on the set? >> yeah, yeah. being on such a comedy like that, everyone's always cracking jokes so you can't really stop laughing. it's just like not possible. >> but they're also using potty language, aren't they? >> did you plug your ear when is it got too gross?

>> actually kristen plugged my ears. >> well, she's not -- >> well, she's not my mother. >> we know that. she does have a child, right? >> she has two children. >> really? okay, good. >> is your mom on the set when you're there? >> yeah, she is. >> she lets me do my thing. you can't really like give tips and pointers. like -- well from a mother. you can before but you can't walk on, hey you know what you got to do all of this. >> that's right, hoda, what's wrong with you? >> i don't know how it works. >> it's the directors' job. >> okay. >> did your mom see this early on and get out of your way because she knew it's what you wanted to do? >> yeah, i've always done my own thing. >> you're getting paid for doing your own thing. >> is it going into your bank account? >> i don't really know.

>> i bet mama does. >> do you still go to school? >> i'm home schooled. but, like, i mean, i make a lot of friends. >> you do, how? >> i just meet people. >> on the street? >> because you're friendly e. i want to be your friend. >> she's 11 -- >> when i went to school no one wanted to be friends with me. >> now? >> everyone's like hey, i'm like you didn't talk to me. >> i remember you, right? >> do you know what now everybody wants to be your friends. you know who your true friends are, the ones that were friends with you from the very beginning. aunt kathy and aunt hoedy. >> mother's day. >> gary marshall directed that with jennifer anniston. >> you get to do everything, it's not fair. >> yeah, but that was so fun.

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>> look at that. >> people love this trend. i like because it's sexy but it's understated sexy. you don't show so much. we saw this all over the celebrity run ways. and luckily it's trickled down into the stores. you can do the off the shoulders or when it belongs your lounge -- >> the reason like to do it sometimes is because i don't have the right bra. >> she doesn't known a honey . >> this top here is adorable from pixie market. it's under $50. most of the time you think of

app hoe thetop mr. this is because we did shades clue, is orj noshlg -- originals. so this is draped over the shoulders. guys this is under $40. it's from century 21. i love that it's neutral. it's like an updated trench coat. >> what's the store i have to order it from? >> century 21. >> not the realtor, the store. >> and the new jean for the season is this cropped, distressed den anymore.

she she's. >> beautiful. >> gorgeous. >> thanks. >> thank you so much. >> we have one last model and she's coming out for be will you also opinions and she's petite like i am and a lot of times petites think they can't pull off volumes like this. i'm so glad it's summer. >> are you you loch to ak shoes. i love i idea of doing one simple jewelry. tease all sfrfrm -- you take a

safety pin and a rubber band. and pu p you pull one on the rye side as prrks sfwrrnl. >> you touch it to one side here and other side here. it prevents the top from popping up. remember how you to do that all high belong. prchl it pops right back. hut just go all over. just go crazy, trish! >> i love doing that. >> and that's in my cable. >> isn't that such oop easy solution? people say tape them. but if you tape them, you can't move. it gets sweaty. this is a much better tip. >> thank you. >> we're going to be back in a

moment. but first this is "today" on nbc.

all right. before we go, we got a couple of shoutouts. do you want to slim down for summer? who doesn't. go to hoda and kathie lee and we want people who want to get healthy. and we're looking for married couples who work together and tell us about about eye a and no time kevin costner is with us, james den any and for rich. >> and your performance by red

wing. >> no, they're off, everyone. have a great weekend. we're going to see you on fun thrairetns thbayar.

right now at 11:00, the rain returns to the bay area. live look at our live doppler radar and we are preparing for a wet weekend. you should prepare for it too. forecast coming up next. thanks for joining us. i'm kris sanchez. >> and i'm scott mcgrew. april showers bring may flowers. it's a good thing the rain is still coming down. gray skies and clouds around. let's bring in meteorologist kari hall. >> we're talking about trace amounts of rain so far. some light showers moving across parts of the bay area. while we can barely see anything as you head across the gol