from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1 a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello everybody. welcome. it's june 30 already. last day of june. >> is it? >> 30 days. >> we have another lead. looking so cute and ready for summer. >> this is so fun. >> what are we making? >> key lime pie.

>> she said key lime. >> but people wonder why the tie is yellow. >> that's what i wonder. >> it does come out yellow. >> yeah. >> you don't know either. >> i don't know either. >> either. so the ladies have been chosen. transformation is underway. they are twins and these twins are getting ambush makeovers and awesome throwback thursday performance. we are talking 98 degrees. they are have not lost a beat. they will sing one of their biggest hits. if you are tired of are we there yet or want to spend travel time we will show you how to make it fun. >> today is national social media day. >> we are supposed to celebrate all of what social media has and how it has impacted our lives. >> good or bad.

>> it hasn't impacted mine very much because i made a commitment to not having it being huge in my life. >> it has changed my life a lot. >> you remember my flip phone. >> yes. >> you get in trouble when you have twitter and facebook. i don't have facebook and now that i have an iphone i got in trouble -- >> because you are tweeting things. >> remember when marvin passed away? his service was at a temple here in the city. our show ends at 11 and that is what time his thing was supposed to start. i rushed over there to get there in time and frank was going to save a seat for me. i ran in there so concerned about being late that i didn't turn off my phone. all of a sudden president clinton is up there talking about marvin and my phone goes

off. if that weren't bad enough this was my ring tone. ♪ papa can you hear me >> everybody is looking around. why isn't she singing a marvin hamlin song. i wanted to die. >> my flip phone wouldn't have done that. >> you know what is funny about we have so many ways to communicate you can tweet, send a text, call, you kind of wonder if we are further away from one another. >> like talking to one another. >> sometimes you think i will just text them and then you miss that conversation and that day and the next day. we were on instagram in the beginning. 2012 was the first time we posted an instagram picture. >> that's just great. >> thank you for that. >> nothing changed. >> wow. >> so who is the biggest

grossing domestic -- world wide box office star? of all the women who are in movies who would you think is number one? >> who would we have thought it would be? >> i would have thought jennifer lawrence. >> what about julia roberts? >> reese witherspoon. mojo lets us know, that's a box office counting thing, the highest grossing actress of all time is scarlett johansson. she plays dark widow? >> black widow. >> harrison ford has taken over from samuel l. jackson. >> he is number one. >> "star wars." >> 4.9 billion at the box

office. >> crazy when you think about that. >> generated. that is why they get the big -- i'm sure they got a piece of the action. >> now -- >> cameron diaz. >> number two. >> you know what i loved her in? my best friends wedding. she was singing karaoke and so bad. >> i remember noticing her in "the mask" with jim carey. >> we are going to move on. we have a question for you. who is this person? >> i know who it is. >> it's what's her name. i know who it is. country singer. >> what is her name? don't say it. >> the one married to tom

cruise and now married to keith urban. >> nicole kidman. >> i can't see. >> i'm blanking on names of people -- i know this person. >> it is called old age. >> called top of the lake. you really don't recognize her that well. >> a lot of weddings going on. there is controversy over should children be invited to the wedding. a columnist argued why kids at weddings are a good thing. he admits kids could be horrible

and should be invited. if they act up the only person who will mind is you and me. your wedding will not be ruined. >> depends on what they do. >> i think your wedding should be your wedding and if you don't want them there that's your prerogative. i think what we did when frank and i got married is we let family bring kids there. my husband's daughter's son did almost ruin it. i told him that many times. he was 3. >> it does get crazy. you have to have extra seats for people and meals and all of that. >> there is nothing cuter than when they come down with the flowers and the little ring and then on the dance floor dancing with the old people. it's fun. >> it is cute. there is a writer for yahoo,

they say please don't bring your children to my wedding. they say if you can't afford a baby sitter stay home. that is a little harsh. >> how about we raise our children to behave at things. there is an idea. it's already time? >> this is a summer time country song by thomas rhett. he and his wife are in this video. so let's listen to this thomas rhett song called "vacation". ♪ ♪ let's party like we're on vacation ♪ >> it's like you can't afford a vacation but who cares. >> here we go.

>> ♪ >> i love thomas rhett. that i will say. >> enough. come on. ♪ let's party like we're on vacation ♪ ♪ hey >> just a reminder you can find us on sirius xm. you ruined our friendship by having the radio show. we used to go to theater every wednesday. we can do lunch on tuesday. >> then you are shooting things.

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host. >> she is going to show us how to make this delicious dessert. >> just got back from italy. >> doing some good traveling. and had to have key lime pie. >> to make delicious key lime pie takes something special. >> it is really easy. really simple recipe cht we are going to start with graham crackers. i make mine kind of thick. >> melted butter. >> a couple table spoons. you mix it all together until all ingredients -- >> why do i hear a southern

accent? >> i remember sitting with you at donald trump's wedding to milania. we had a nice time. >> we did. >> i'm from ait ltle town called milton. >> shout out to all my west virginians. everybody has been struggling. strong community. so this goes into our tart pan. the bottom is removable. it will come out nice and easily. you put this right in there. and then my secret to making a good even graham cracker crust is to take a metal cup and push it down. so keep pushing it and pushing it until it is compact and even. you put this in the oven. bake it at 375 for about 12 minutes then turn it down to 325 and take it out because it will bake at a lower temperature. >> so it's got canned sweetened

condensed milk and then add more sugar and then egg yolk. key lime juice. >> what is the difference in. >> a key lime is slightly less acidic. you can totally make this recipe with regular limes. you can substitute lemons. >> they take a lot more work because you have to squeeze it. then you pour it into the shell and into the oven at 325. you want it to have a little jiggle to it. that comes out. >> little bit of jiggle is not bad. you pop it right out. and it is super simple. you cut it up then we top it with whipped cream.

here is what i like to do. they take the slices of pie and put and dip it in the chocolate that hardens real fast. then you can walk around and eat your pie. this tastes like my favorite alabama jack. >> you can make your own chocolate by melting chocolate chips and putting in coconut oil. >> love it. for this recipe you can catch beach bites with katie lee on the cooking channel.

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thunderstorms move in. could see some heavy downpours. but not an all-day rainfall. the chance of showers into the evening. but by the weekend, we're clearing out for saturday and sunday. and we'll start with lots of sunshine on monday, but there will be some more clouds coming in later in the day for the fourth of july. so here's your fourth of july planner. the parade at 11:00, 78 degrees. the concert begins at 5:00, 87 degrees. and for the fireworks, cloudy skies and 76. tracie? >> all right, bill, thank you. today, new jersey lawmakers will decide on a 23 cents per gallon tax hike. the state senate will consider the increase, already approved by the assembly this week. the hike could cost drivers an extra $100 a year. but the proposal also includes a gradual drop in the state sales tax from 7 to 6%. and that's estimated to save an average family around $400 a year. as we head towards the democratic national convention in philadelphia, crews begin installing these donkeys around town. today, they will be put in place, they represent the symbol

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bright and sunny day. gorgeous here in new york city which makes it perfect for ambush makeovers. we plucked a pair of twins from our plaza into our makeup chairs courtesy of our team. >> today contributor lewis sakari. >> style goddess jill martin. >> you found twins. >> so much fun to do because they want tosort of look alike but have different identities. >> our first twin is candy. she is 52 years old from sebastian, florida.

she is an accountant and has not changed her hair in over 30 years. she said she always wanted a dream look but doesn't know what that looks like. let's take a listen to her story. >> i can't handle this. we have never done twins before. you told me you do everything the same. tell me some of the things. >> we have the same careers. we wear the same clothes without planning it. we live in different states so a lot of times we meet up at the airport and have the same shirt on without planning it. we really do everything the same. >> i know you are the more excited twin. are you ready for this total change from your sister? >> very ready. >> it's going to be good. >> it sure is. >> so we are going to bring out candy first. her twin isn't out yet. we will get to see her for the first time. this is her before picture. come on out. let us see the new you.

>> wow! >> a new you. are you ready? you ready to see yourself? >> yes. >> right here. >> you look beautiful. look right here at camera 12. >> added a few highlights. just very few subtle ones and gave her the great haircut. >> i like the longer look. >> she got the blue memo. a beautiful abstract from maggie london. >> you are going to go stand over there and you are going to face the wall. and we're going to tell you when

to turn around. >> it's exciting. >> she is 52 from houston. runs her own tax firm. has two sons and one grand son. never dyed her hair before. let's hear her story. >> so we talk about the things you is the same but do you feel kind of strange doing this because you have been look alikes for so long? >> no. we do have some differences so i think whatever the professional says we should be looking like we trust them. >> so the professionals will take good care of you. are you getting less nervous? >> no. >> no. wait until they see. >> let's take one last look at penny. now bring out the new penny. >>. [ cheers and applause ] >> wow! >> lovely.

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things in the back. we made a banner. you will not hear are we there yet. this is where we started. every hour they can take down a bag and string it on the back seat. you just get little in the back seat. you can also do that as an incentive. >> if they can get it off. >> anything good? >> a glow in the dark stick. >> travel at night. >> next up is super simple idea for your legos. we just cut a little bit of this lego base. we fwlued it down. we store the legos in there. kids can build in the car ride. this is an easy thing to make. this is i spy jar. you take little tinkts.

try to find the domino. shake it up and try to find it. these are simple to make. have your kids play along with you and make things along with you. >> i like this road trip. is it over? >> not yet. >> is there something for teenagers? >> we have things for airlines, too. >> going on an airplane ride we have the simplest thing to make. we put velcro on popsicle sticks. they can make shapes and their name. and who do we have here? >> hi. >> here is my most clever idea. >> what are we doing? >> making barf bags.

>> i found this sticky foam. and then they can have a show. >> that is such a clever idea. >> all the other people traveling will so enjoy it. >> they will because the kids will be entertained. >> all those window clings we see stick them on the window, take them off. >> last but not least for tweens in our family we have created a fun airport boarding pass check list with things like people too close, someone trying to find an outlet. >> playing bingo. sometimes the planes have cds. >> thanks. watching the guys from 98 degrees perform. not the hardest thing i will ever have to do up next right after this. the humble potato.

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the citi concert cities on "today" is proudly presented by citi. >> somebody check the temperature because 98 degrees is here with a throwback thursday performance. >> this summer they are hitting the road for the my 2 k tour. >> nick and drew, welcome, guys. >> hello. good to have you back. how are you? >> you guys are fermenting nicely. >> it's formaldehyde. >> you guys excited to hit the road again? >> we are excited. we went out three years ago and had a blast. that rekindled our love for each other. >> 39 cities, eight weeks.

>> i remember you out here on the plaza how you packed the joint. what are you going to play for us? >> this is one of our favorite songs called "the hardest thing." >> 98 degrees! ♪ ♪ bye-bye ♪ yeah ♪ people told us we shouldn't be here ♪ ♪ baby it's killing me, killing you ♪ ♪ i got somewhere else to be, promises to keep ♪ ♪ someone else who loves me ♪ i made up my mind there is no

turning back ♪ ♪ she's been good to me and she deserves better than this ♪ ♪ it's the hardest thing i'll ever have to do ♪ ♪ to look you in the eye and tell you i don't love you ♪ ♪ it's the hardest thing i'll ever have to lie to show no emotion when you start to cry ♪ ♪ i can't let you see what you mean to me ♪ ♪ when my hands are tied and my hearts not free ♪ ♪ we're not meant to be ♪ it's the hardest thing i'll ever have to do to turn around and walk away ♪ ♪ pretending i don't love you ♪ maybe we'll meet again ♪ you can get on with your

life ♪ ♪ my love i'll be sending ♪ you will never know because there could be no happy ending ♪ ♪ it's the hardest thing i'll ever have to do ♪ ♪ to look you in the eye and tell you i don't love you ♪ ♪ it's the hardest thing i'll ever have to lie ♪ ♪ to show no emotion when you start to cry ♪ ♪ i can't let you see what you mean to me when my hands are tied and my hearts not free ♪ ♪ we're not meant to be ♪ it's the hardest thing i'll ever have to do ♪ ♪ to turn around and walk away pretending i don't love you ♪ ♪ bye-bye

♪ you know i can't do it ♪ bye-bye ♪ i've made up my mind ♪ there is no turning back ♪ she's been good to me and she deserves better than this ♪ ♪ it's the hardest thing i'll ever have to do ♪ ♪ to look you in the eye and tell you i don't love you ♪ ♪ it's the hardest thing i'll ever have to lie ♪ ♪ to show no emotion when you start to cry ♪ ♪ i can't let you see what you mean to me ♪ ♪ when my hands are tied and my heart's not free ♪ ♪ we're not meant to be ♪ it's the hardest thing i'll ever have to do ♪ ♪ to turn around and walk away pretending i don't love you ♪

>> love that. just like old times. that was awesome. we'll be back in a moment but first this is "today" on nbc.

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well, that breaking news, a lockdown of most of joint base andrews has just been lifted after a report of an active shooter turned out to be a misunderstanding. we'll tell you what happened. the lockdown was prompted because of a report of an active shooter at a medical facility on the base at around 9:00 this morning. well, the base was supposed to have an active shooter training exercise, but apparently someone in the building saw a person with a gun, which was part of the drill, and reported it. that prompted the lockdown of the base. but once again, it's all part of the drill. and the lockdown has been lifted, except from the medical facility from where the report originated. right now at