. >> announcer: from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kopte from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> tt makes you want to dance, doesn't it? thirsty thursday, everybody, july 7th. that is "head over boots" which is what you're going to do when you hear him sing from the album "california sunrise" that debuted number one on the billboard country charts. we have the live foremanance coming up in a little bit. we also have -- >> it's going to debut number one. >> who does that? >> also us with, modern family star eric stonestreet joined the

dog days of summer. >> he is just funny. tell me about when you look at him you just want -- there are certain people. you look at ricky jervace, he has that same thing. >> he has a new movie called t "the secret life of pets." >> he has a summer pasta salad. >> how is that marriage going, by the way. we hear rumors. >> we just came back from vacation. we were in sun river, oregon. >> we didn't ask you that. >> so nice to see you, too. your hair looks amazing. >> speaking of that hair, let's talk hair. now, okay, cat walked out and every now and then -- do a little side turn so we can see. >> yes, there. >> look at that cool up do. and look at that braid which is going to come out in bobby thomas' segment. i wish you could have seen the makeup room. it was probably five minutes before we came out and cat goes

k. we just put it up maybe? >> just pin it. >> started poking pins in it. she has bobby thomas' little headband it in. bobby, look at how it turned out. >> bobby has one, too. we're going to show you how to do it. look who you're standing next to. >> i have there handsome hunk. >> i just magically appeared. poof! >> and we're happy you're here. >> all right. we're going to talk about movie kisses. that got a lot of reaction yesterday. >> we talked about the top five movie kisses international movie kisses. and then we ended up getting so many more people who wrote in on facebook talking about all their loves. you loved -- well, you picked yesterday from "from here to he earn ti." i picked one from "the notebook." >> let's talk about the show. the rainy "notebook" ended up beating the waves. >> yeah. both great though. >> i think i agree.

i like "the notebook" better but you had already taken it. >> these are the ones our facebook friends love. >> kelly loved "ghost." remember this one? >> oh, there is is so hot. without the pottery that, is a whole different thing, right? >> yeah. she was vulnerable. >> yes! yeah! ♪ oh, my love >> it is the music, you're right. >> the music helps a lot. but we all loved -- "sweet home alabama." remember this one? ♪ >> that's it. they were desperate to kiss for so long. ♪ it's the music, again! >> yes! get it there, reese!

so i can kiss you whenever i want. >> you can kiss me any time you want. all right. and the best kiss ever according to janet thompson, she says it was bridget jones' diary. remember when she runs down the street in the snow in her underwear because she's so in love? >> oh, i love this song. >> you're right, it is the music in all of these things. >> yeah. >> you know, i would run around in my underwear for him. i would. okay. take as long as you like. let's watch that one again. i used to love -- i love movies with romance with my mom. she is like -- she is kissing. >> acting it out. >> yeah.

>> we have a follow up to a big story we talked about yesterday. do you remember portugal was playing wales in soccer and there was a guy on wales' soccer team and he got married. he was the best man in the wedding so he could not go to the wedding because he was playing a big soccer game. the parents were trying to figure out do, we have a soccer game or wedding. they went to the soccer game and then wales didn't win. >> yeah. >> they lost. to portugal. they're out of the tournament. so our question do you think the parents regret their decision or happy just to be there for such a disappointing moment in their soccer playing son's life? joy of getting married, disappoint. of your life. what do you think? tell us what you think. every day is a day. every day is a day. today is world chocolate day. >> yes, it s. >> we have a portrait created for us out of chocolate. >> max brenner is the celebrating and he -- the company sends us an artist -- taylor martin.

she is painting our portrait with chocolate on sugar paper. >> hello. >> whether it's finished, we can eat it. >> we can eat it, eric. >> what are you talking about? what are you eating? >> a green bean. >> raw green bean. >> yeah, you're arebacking up the storm. >> i would lose my mind if i was you and i was over here talking. i'd be like, what? i'm trying to work over here! >> this is not exactly work. but thank you. >> okay. taylor is a 21-year-old student at the hartford school in connecticut. >> we'll check in with her in a little bit. kate middleton has a new look. she showed it off last night. we're used to seeing her in beautiful dresses but not like this one. this was a long form fitted off the shoulder dress. >> it looks like donna karan. >> that looks great on her. >> donna karan used to make dresses like that all the time and i loved them. wow. she wore that to a dinner at the national history museum. they have them elsewhere?

whatever. okay. that was by a brazilian designer. >> and it's not inexpensive. $1100, completely sold out. you know what they can do, make new ones in different colors and take the world by storm. >> right. knockoffs, baby. >> do you talk to yourself? >> yes. i talk to myself when i'm looking for something. >> we know who you talk. to but i'm asking hoda. >> i'm like where did i put my keys? i know they're here. i'll verbalize what i'm thinking. do you do that? >> yes. >> there is a new study out and in the frontiers and psychology and says if you talk to yourself it's a great thing. it says it helps you complete tasks, motivate yourself better. sometimes i do do that for someone i have to get this and then that. i guess i mutter those things. >> i think it's like visualizing something. verbalizing it as well. reinforces it. like if i have to have a conversation with somebody that is i don't like conflict or confrontation but i will say it several times in the tone i want to say it in, with the amount of

information i want it to be so i don't blow it when i get there. >> yeah. well they say it does improve your confidence and well-being and they say it also improves like affirmation. like you look cute. >> so do you. >> you look really hot. >> hi. >> hi. >> this is awkward, man. >> we'll see you later, man. really nice having you here. >> all right. so let's play a little music. you're going to like this one. >> keep talking. >> it's kind of a mellow country song. and it is by these two guys, great writers called dan and shea. dan and shea. dan and shea. and it's called "from the ground up." take a listen. ♪ we'll build this love from the ground up now till forever ♪ ♪ it's all of you, all of me just take my hand ♪ ♪ and i'll be the man

you're dad hoped that i am ♪ ♪ we'll build this love from the ground up ♪ >> you like that one? >> yes. ♪ and i will be all you need beside you throughout the good anded bad we'll give all that we have ♪ >> beautiful. good for those guys. >> "from the ground up," dan and shea. >> all right. can you find hoda's play list on apple music. >> you can click on it and get the play list. >> good for you. reminder, you can find us, which we cannot figure out why you would want to do it, sirius/xm 108. every monday and wednesday at i we can't go to matinees anymore. >> we're looking for people who have a second act.

>> if you shifted careers after midlife, you retired and wanted to try something new, we want to hear about it. go to klg and hoda.com and hit the connect button. we want to talk you to. >> right. the mercury is rising on our past yachlt. >> but it's about to get hotter in the ambush makeover. plus, eric stonestreet. >> he talks about the latest pet project and ryan scott with project and ryan scott with summer pastas. frizz, you can either deal with it... or be done with it. get up to 3 days of sleek hair. fructis sleek & shine. strength to fight frizz. made with argan oil, it smoothes straight to the core. plus an intense leave-in to lock out frizz. hair is stronger, smoother, shinier. and stays that way up to 3 days straight. sleek & shine. fructis. stronger hair, stronger you. garnier.

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life of pets." take a look. >> ooh! >> you want to start with me, little raisin? okay. get your umbrellas out, kitty. because here they come. the thunder and the lightning, right down on your face. gosh there are a lot of you up there. i'm talking about the thunder and lightning that's coming down all of your collective faces. attack on three. three, two -- aaahhhh! >> how fun. >> very fun. >> your first one. look at you. >> yes. very exciting. >> did you enjoy the process? >> i love the process. >> no hair or makeup or spanx. >> i always have spanx on. no, it's great to rollout of bed in roll in there and do it. >> were you really getting into it? >> yeah, i'm pretty physical. i think that's an important part

for me, at least, to be physical and do different things. >> that's where the energy comes from. >> and you're a dog lover. we want to give you wine and we only had two glasses. and we thought that you would enjoy -- >> you think a big dog would enjoy out of a dog bowl. thank you. >> right. >> with a straw. >> it is good ought of the straw? >> this is a first, yes. >> it is delicious? >> delicious. >> i want to just lap it up. delicious. >> eric stonestreet would do. that. >> you're the first dog to drink it though. thank you for that. you're so darn cute. >> thank you. >> you really are. >> and you smell so good. i wish you could smell him. >> come close to the -- >> what are you wearing? >> it's creed. >> oh, yes! >> aventis. >> yes. excuse me. >> how did you choose that? >> well, just by people saying i smell good and then i just go it with. i read an article years ago where girls were talking about how warren beatty smelled so good. >> he does.

>> okay. thank you. i was like, you know what? i can always smell good. >> that's it. i can check that off the list. >> well, tell us more about this. are you going do moran mated stuff with people? >> we'll see how it goes. i think people are really excited to see it. it was a blast and fun release from doing what i normally do on "modern family," get to challenge my actsing chops which is always fun. >> this "modern family" ever lose the fun factor for you? >> no. i mean, we all love each other so much. we just -- >> it shows. it really z. >> definitely. >> you can't fake that. over the long term. >> absolutely. and i always tell people, i wish you could read all of our text exchange. we have a group text between the adults and cast. and then we have ones that include kids and don't include kids. but if fans could read our group texts, you would be arrested. >> yeah. >> play a little game about dogs. >> sure. >> do you love dogs? >> i love dogs. >> we're going to show you one and see if you know the breed.

this is the obama's dog. >> that is a labordoodle. >> number. >> here's the next dog. that is bruiser from -- >> that is a chihuahua. >> next, please? >> that is my dog. >> that is a shih tzu. >> no. >> pomranian. >> a tiberius zbrchlt and lastly? >> the cutest dog ever. >> shih tzu. >> don't say that. >> tikarius mix. >> what is it? >> it is a cocapooy thing. >> it's a rescue dog. we're not sure. >> yeah. >> are we done? >> yeah. >> his movie is coming to theaters tomorrow. >> tomorrow. ♪ tomorrow, tomorrow, we love you, tomorrow you're only a day away ♪

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roth is a favorite for many years of beauty editors. you can put the powder on your hair. just remember to reapply. it's a mineral spf power. >> in the part or all over the head? >> section pieces and put it on the scalp. if you're in the sun for a long time, do wear a hat. this is for running around if your hair is thinner. you want to make sure you have something. and a lot of questions came in about sun and surf. because when we age our hair loses shine. can you shower in the shine with glosses like rita hasan or this swim cap was developed for the u.s. olympics swimming team because can you put it on wet hair. >> and what happens to it? >> it seals the hair and protects it from chlorine. >> wow. >> so look online. i listed many more products. >> jackie from jersey, i've been seeing celebrities like beyonce wearing braces. is there an elegant way to do it? >> i think elegant. the spray. >> if you turn to the side, can

you really see kathie lee adding an accent. we have a picture of the favorite woman in the world, helen wore this on the red carpet. it is elegant and simple. gives her something unique and textured. if you have short hair, do a little twist, too. you would look really great with a little twist? >> i would. >> yeah. i also want to say can you find braid kits if you don't know how to braid. what is great about what kathy has in, these are faux braids. they're $10. >> this is a headband. just pull it back. they have tons of shade to color match. there is even one that would color match your hair. >> i'll put this on while we hear from dana from florida. i overheard my 14-year-old daughter say she wants to get her hair pierced. what? what does that mean? >> exactly. >> this sounds very funny. don't be scared. celebrities have been doing this on the red carpet lately. it really just means hair charms

and jewelry. >> christina aguilera. >> oh, gosh. >> it's kind of cute. >> we will style that in a second. >> all right. >> so i want to have ashley who is a team player from my office. ashley, come in. she is showing one of the grades in her hair but these charms. these are little -- >> they're little circles you open like a jewelry clasp. you see them here. you just sort of clip on your hair. and, again, it's nothing new. i feel like they did this in the '70s. urban outfitters is the mecca for all cool things for our young girls. >> we're going to see how the chocolate portrait is going on world chocolate day. how is it going? >> going pretty well. >> i'm drawing away. >> can you eat it. it's on sugar paper. >> wow. >> she is talented. >> oh, my gosh. >> she is very good. >> thank you. >> i want to taste it.

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moving pretty slow. express from jenkintown to temple, only two cars were running for a period of time. and i want to let you know, trenton and allen seeing some delays, thorndale. there is an update here. the inbound trains are moving on schedule or close to on schedule. thorn dale is still experiencing some delays as well. also want to give you a look at the schuylkill if you're headed into the city. drive time of about 38 minutes right there. vai. >> i'm vai sikahema. a full hour of news coming up at the top of the hour in about 30 minutes. see you then.

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it's a steamy thirsty thursday in new york city. we rescued two ladies from the hot and humid plasa where no one of can have a good hair day and we brought them in for ambush makeovers. >> after a few hours of cooling down, they're ready for the big reveal. from lacari cutler salon, lewis lacari and our contributor author and fashionista jill martin. a little sticky outside. >> that's being polite. yes. it felt like rain. >> never, ever. >> yeah. >> all right. >> our lovely lady, lisa rose is 5 of 6 years old from toronto, canada. she is a special needs assist nant a school.

she loves being outdoors whether it's running or biking or the daily makeup routine is sunscreen and a tiny bit of concealer. listen to her story. >> i know you're excited. you seemed a little shocked when we walked over. >> absolutely. i wasn't expecting this at all. >> what do you think of all this? >> a little overwlel ammed. and super excited to see. i haven't had my hair cut in a very, very, long time. >> you no wloe is excited? >> stylist jamie over here wlachlt do you think of all this? >> i think it's a wonderful idea. lisa looks beautiful no matter what though. >> that's the right answer to say. jamie is here. boyfriend of nine years. he is the sweetest man that she's ever met. >> how about that? >> all right. so please keep your blindfold on for a mope as we show everyone else. this is lisa rose's before picture. all right, lisa, let's see the new you. ♪ >> wow! all right.

are you ready? jamie, take off that blindfold. look at your blonde bombshell. >> wow! >> you look beautiful! >> so much better than looking in the mirror. >> i know. >> oh, my gosh. >> wow. look at her. >> he likes it. >> we're going to turn around. you want to see your snefl. >> absolutely. >> turn right around. okay. >> oh, my god. who is that? who is that? wow! oh, my gosh! wow. >> now turn around and look at camera 12. >> tell us about it. >> well, of course, what i did is first thing, her hair was just dark, drab and harsh on her. it was a bit rough. i'm mean today, i apologize. what i did is brightened it up. look what did it to her face?

it just lit her up. >> yeah. >> she is glowing. and it's all about the hair color and, of course, this is a great hair cut. and today we have a wonderful group with us. >> of course you do. that is a beautiful dress, too, jill. >> i gave you a little black lace to add to this -- this is by 90 london. >> big round of applause. >> good job. our second lady is mindy gramay from sacramento, california. first time in new york. she has won son who she loves playing water sports with. they have been going to all the tourist attractions but never thought that one of the stops would be an ambush makeover. >> you seem more excited than mom. tell me why? >> because she's a great mom and she deserves this. >> how cute is he? so you're excited? >> i am. it's a little overwhelming. it's unbelievable right now. so i'm shocked. >> well, you said did i look that bad? you didn't look that bad. but we're going to make you look

even more beautiful. are you ready? >> great. awesome. thank you so much. >> okay. oh, yes. >> look at gus. take one last look at her before and bring out -- keep your blindfold on. >> the brand new mindy gramay. >> wow! wow! >> all right, gus, take a look at her. >> yeah. >> okay. oh, my gosh! whoa! >> you ready to see yourself, mindy? >> yes. all right. sweetheart, turn right around. >> oh, my gosh! i want to touch it. >> you can touch it all you want. it's yours. >> wow. >> it really is so cute. >> i love it. oh, my gosh. i love it. >> turn right around. let us see you on camera 12. >> all right. >> wow. >> and she was a little over colored by the sun, i would imagine. and she colors her hair at home. and she made a big mistake.

people color from roots to end every time. see the very large star right there? okay. >> what she did is worked the color from roots to end every time which makes your hair overcolors like before. so what i did is added color again. when you add color to the hair, you add color to the complexion. she looks great. hair cut by artisan. >> what do you think, gus? >> it's great. >> that is a periwinkle color. >> so beautiful. i just love the sheer top. >> don't forget lisa and lewis got presents for our contestants. >> summer totes for you with your formulas. you can keep it up at home. >> make sure you get the right one. >> i got the right ones. i'm sure. >> coming up, have you been invited to a neighbor's house and don't know what to bring? we have two perfect summer

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>> this segment, done. >> it's over. >> some other stuff. so anyway, long story short. charred lemon vinaigrette. come on, ryan. you can do this. charred lemon vinaigrette. what does this taste like differently than normal lemon? this elevates lemons to a notch of flavor that you never had in your life. >> it releases it? >> it tames them to where you want more. can you take a charred lemon and make a margarita out of it. >> there you go. you say margarita and she goes like this. >> now i'm interested. all right. >> so put this on top of there for me. >> all right. >> my dear kathie lee, take. this take these lemons. you're going to take the juice out of them. take the back end of a spoon and squeeze all that charred lemon juice out of them. they're hot still. twist it, get inside. there you have the lem over lemon juice here. dijon, olive oil, salt and

pepper. you're really getting into. that. >> you want it all, right? >> yes, perfect. >> so my love, add all of these ingredients. >> you got it. i went from a crab to my love. >> #everything on this one. salt, pepper, dijon. this is our vinaigrette. all right, you're going to take fancy green beans and shot them in boiling salted water for one minute. put them in the ice water. why do you do that, ryan? >> because you want to lock in -- >> the -- lock in the flavor. >> yes. lock in the flavor. and lock in the color. get the last of them. they cost a lot of money. >> it's a french name. >> yes, the french name. >> how long do you leave them in ice? >> about a minute or. so you don't want them on water long because then they'll be watery. the same water you cooked the beans in, you pop your pasta in. there you go, my love. six to eight minutes. your pasta, this can be bow tie, anything you want.

now here's the trick, guys. add your pasta hot into your vinaigrette. hoda says why do you do that? >> so it soaks it in. >> it soaks it in. >> now you take. that. >> put it in there. >> you add more vinaigrette and it will be completely overdressed. >> why did you make it then? >> people at home want to learn how to make the vinaigrette. >> yes, i know. >> dump it in. there toss it. then you take the fresh -- i'm having a facial. >> the fresh lump crab meat goes on top of here. >> all right. salt. >> let's go. >> salt and pepper. eat it, try it. come over here. >> come back here, kathie lee. here's a fork. i'll make it easy for you. the charred lemon vinaigrette. go online and check out the tort lina cheese filled pasta salad with chick pea vinaigrette. delicious. >> this recipe go, to today.com/food. >> let's see how our chocolate

portrait is coming along. >> wow. she is good. >> taylor is amazing. we're going to get to hear a song from jon pardi coming up after this. there are many requirements

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come on over you pardi animals. we're kicking up with jon pardi. after touring with allen jackson and dushgz berks bentley, he is becoming a star of his own. his number one song is called "california sunrise." number one? not number two. number one. how did that feel? for a california boy? >> feels great. you guys make me feel so much better. >> we should. >> that's our job. >> your energy is so good.

i love it. >> what you are going to sing for us? >> we're going to do head over boots. >> all right. here we go, jon pardi. ♪ i want to sweep you off your feet tonight ♪ ♪ i want to love you and hold you tight ♪ ♪ spin you around on some old dance floor act like we never met before for fun ♪ ♪ because you're the one i want ♪ ♪ you're the one i need baby, if i was a king, you would be my queen ♪ ♪ you're the rock in my roll you're good for my soul, it's true ♪ ♪ i'm head over boots for you

♪ the way you sparkle like a diamond ring maybe one day we can make it a thing ♪ ♪ test time and grow old together rock in our chairs and talk about the weather ♪ ♪ so bring it on for that angel kiss put that feel good on my lips ♪ ♪ because you're the one i want you're the one i need ♪ ♪ baby, if i was a king you would be my queen ♪ ♪ you're the rock in any my roll you're good for my soul ♪ ♪ it's true i'm head over boots for you ♪

♪ yeah i'm here to pick you up and i hope i don't let you do down ♪ ♪ because you're the one i want you're the one i need ♪ ♪ baby, if i was a king you would be my queen ♪ ♪ you're the rock in my roll you're good for my soul ♪ ♪ it's true i'm head over boots for you ♪ ♪ you're the one i want you're the one i need ♪ ♪ baby, if i was a king you would be my queen ♪ ♪ you're the rock in my roll you're good for my soul ♪ ♪ it's true i'm head over boots for you ♪

[ guitar solo ] [ vie owe lyn solo ] ♪ i want to sweep you off your feet tonight ♪ i want to love you and hold you tight ♪ ♪ spin you around on some old dance floor act like we never met before ♪ >> whoo! yeah! >> jon pardi and all the pardi animals. that is so good. thank you. we'll be back with more in a moment. >> first, this is "today" on nbc. >> how are you doing? > that was # @

time for okay or not okay. sometimes when people are involved in relationship sh the way they aflounce status is by wearing each other's clothes. >> we ask, is it okay or not okay to wear someone else's clothes to declare you're dating. here's what we will to say. >> my attitude is, of course, you can wear whatever you want. but do we really want to live in junior high school foreever? >> i say, i differ, of course. >> of course. >> yes, it's okay. if you want to let people know you're dating, it's a nice subtle way to do it. why not? >> junior high school. >> i love klg. >> all right. look at our chocolate portrait. where is taylor? taylor painted this chocolate portrait for us. >> you are so good. you're 21 years old. >> i'm 21 and an art student. >> you painted this with chocolate? >> just chocolate. >> look at your eyes. >> i know. she's really good. >> crazy. >> so we can actually lick it? >> yes, can you eat

extremely hot. i feel like i'm in vegas or, you know, arizona. it's crazy. >> right now at 11:00, oppre oppressive heat and humidity is making the week even more unbearable for frustrated commuters on septa's regional lines as the mass transit mess continues today. good morning. i'm vai sikahema. it has been three days since the septa slowdown began, and the temperatures aren't the only thing heating up. nbc 10's randy gyllenhaal spoke to passengers today. he's live for us in winwood. randy, riding in the heat has got to be getting to these