we can't risk our families' safety on a loophole. from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. welcome to thirsty thursday. it's september 8. who is that? >> that is luke bryant. >> a great show for you to day. look at this beautiful lady in our kitchen. that is haley did you have. and that necklace is wearing you beautifully. >> i might need that. >> she's a new mom. she has handsful and a meal for busy parents that is just six ingredien ingredients. it has shrimp and pasta. >> it z. >> and butter.

>> better than butter. all right. then time for hoda to make another dream come true. these have been wonderful this week. >> they're fun to do. >> we feature a story who worked tirelessly in his community. he doesn't want any praise for it. wait until you see who surprises him. also, two ladies on the big apple get away are going to head home with gorgeous new looks. our ambush makeover team finishes their magic. >> you may remember her from "american idol," now country sensation lauren elaina has a bold new look and sound. she's doing great. she's going to sing her new song for us that she happened to co-write with megan trainor. >> she's in good company. >> all right. so the verse is in on ryan lochte. >> can we wait on that for one moment? i want to thank everybody coming out yesterday to win foot country club and golf course. i went with my friend ann. she does all the beautiful angel jewelry, paintings and things. and my friend riri had her

gorgeous jewelry. i had my stuff. a large portion of the sales went to children's hospital. so lovely ladies. that is a painting that i've been waiting for two years are before. ann just finished that and i hung it in my guest room two weeks ago. >> it's gorgeous. >> it's like four feet by six feet tall. isn't it gorgeous? >> she distinct credible work. she has stationery, too. if you can't buy a painting, can you get stationery. now ryan lochte. >> okay, we hear reports there are reports that he has received his punishment for all the stuff that happened in rio, remember the incident with the gas station whether he said that he was robbed at gun point and covered up some altercation. anyway, so we understand that the verdict is he is suspended for ten months from swimming. united states olympic committee will not officially confirm that but a usa swimming has indicated that something will be announced today. >> you knew something was going to happen. some people are saying it's not actually a fair judgement

because -- >> well, michael phelps, do you remember when he was busted for dui twice? >> yeah. >> he ended up getting a six month suspension. so the question was is ryan lochte's too severe for what he did? there are two ways you can look at it. one is ryan locket i didn't remember -- ryan lochte's story tanlted how the u.s. was viewed there at the olympic games. michael phelps was off-season. >> not that it's okay. >> he could have endangered people, obviously. he was arrest ford drinking and driving. so anyway, that's -- again -- >> we would love to know what you think if you'd like to go to our facebook and let us know. what do you think, hoda? it seems a bit harsh. >> when i was in rio and realized how devastating it was to the people there and working so hard and you're like ugh, why? >> okay. let's plof on from. that. >> yeah. >> all right. there is more fun.

>> this is kind of a little bit weird. >> there is very weird. >> do we have to sat word? >> you can a urinate if you prefer. >> do you ever get urination anxiety? you know you go to the doctor and say fill up the cup and you don't have to go. >> i always hate to put my name on it. >> give me a sticker. >> because people can come in and do something with it. i don't -- i just -- >> i don't know. it just sunt houldn't be sittin around. put it right outside the lady's room door. >> the whole thing is weird. so mel b, she had to perform on command when on shah though called running wild. so here is the story. he got stung about a jellyfish. >> yes. >> and some people believe -- >> he was catching so it they could eat it for dinner. >> and it stung him. some people believe that urination helps whether you get stung by jellyfish. so anyway, just watch.

>> we're going to show it? >> yes! >> i don't want to tee on myself. ready? >> oh, no. no. no. no. no. >> tee on demand when somebody is in pain is very difficult. almost. >> this is nasty. >> come on. >> it's not coming. >> come on. there we go. oh, my god! >> there we go. >> ugh. >> okay. >> there you go. don't say i never did anything for you. >> she saved my life. >> no, give me five. >> that's the other hand. >> ewe. >> one more reason i'm not going to do that show. i love him personally. wonderful guy. >> everyone does his show. they do all kinds of crazy things. >> i know. i know. >> by the way, in case you

wonder, the medical unit, they say she didn't have to do. that urine does not cure a jellyfish sting. that is a myth. >> they think that maybe it can actually make things worse and the jellyfish won't like it. it may make the yell l jellyfis toxic. >> here's the thing, i would think that when you're near the ocean when there are waves. you know rubbing water does make you go. don't you feel like sometimes you don't have to go and thennure at the ocean and you're like, oh, my gosh, i have to go back in. >> sometimes if i can't sleep, i put on the sleep machine thing and i have waves. >> do you? >> yeah. >> sometimes i run the faucet if i need to go and i can't. i just let it run and then running it makes me go. >> well -- force. >> okay. anyway. so what is the worst song ever? >> don't even say it. i'm not. i'm not going to. i get in trouble all the time.

>> we can't hear it though. >> i can. i can hear it. oh, now i can, yeah. >> we're wasting water. we have a show. >> we're wasting it. i hate that. run the water all the time when shaving or brushing his teeth. i would go over and turn it off. >> you don't like it running. >> i don't like wasting water. it's a precious -- >> is it still running? >> it's a weird day. >> g.q. magazine named the worst rock song ever. are you ready? here it is. ♪ we built this city on rock 'n' roll ♪ ♪ we built this city we built this city on rock 'n' roll ♪ >> "we built this city on rock 'n' roll." >> i mean, 1985. >> it's guy sing along song. apparent lit band hated the song. they said it is one of the worst songs. they didn't like it. it was jefferson star ship.

they wanted a number one song and they sold out. the lead singer said she felt like she was throwing up on the audience whether she sang it every time. >> which covered almost everything that a human being can do in a nasty fashion. >> all right. great slick. we hear you. are you ready for i hoda? this is a good one. ready? i'm going to tee it up for you. danon shea, this is when you're getting trod go out on a date your husband, boyfriend and you know that he would rather stay in and it's a very sexy song. so it's getting ready to go out and he wants to stay in and you're going to go home early. listen. ♪ you're beautiful hair up, hair down another 20 minutes ♪ ♪ out the house i'm walking i'm already thinking about leavin' ♪ ♪ got to get you back in my shirt

get you out that dress get you out the shoes you like so much ♪ ♪ everybody at the party is checking your body out i don't mind because you're coming with me ♪ i snow it's only 7. 367892 looking at you i'm already ready to go ♪ how hot is that? how hot is that? ♪ are you ready to go >> come on, it's what you want him to sing to you. you're in the party. he wants to leave! ♪ >> i love it that it makes hoda so happy. >> isn't that what you want him to sing to you? >> no. to me one of the sexiest songs is that bob skaggs song. come up with this. >> yeah. >> you'd know it. >> no. no. >> how are we ruining this moment? >> because i have a better one for you. >> love, look what you've done to me. right? older people go, yeah!

>> older? >> anyway. you can find that on ihoda apple mudic. >> you should listen to the bob skaggs song, you'll freak. reminder, you can find us on sirius/xm 108. you should listen to hoda every monday and wednesday at 2:00 p.m. >> two lucky ladies came to new york, one got what she was looking for. the other was completely ambushed. >> our big makeover reveal next don't bring that mess around here, evan! whoo! don't do it. don't you dare. i don't think so! [ sighs ] it's okay, big fella. we're gonna get through this together. [ baseball bat cracks ] nice rip, robbie. ♪ raaah! when you bundle home and auto insurance through progressive, you get more than just a big discount. i'm gonna need you to leave. you get relentless protection. [ baseball bat cracks ] you get relentless protection.

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we have fabulous author jill .artin we love her. >> all right, kids. >> today i found two beautiful women who didn't have a clue how beautiful they were. and it was just so much fun to work on them. i can't even begin to tell you. >> the first one up is marianne. she is 70 years old from spring lake, new jersey. she retired now but she and her husband own two roller skating rinks for 25 years. she has two kids, five grand daughters. she's in town seeing shows and enjoying a nice get away with her husband. she wanted to be ambushed this morning because she says she needed a change. take a listen to her story. >> marianne, you're already crying. >> i know. >> why is it so important to you? >> this is a big year for me. i turned 70 in august. and october 1st we were married 50 years. so it's a big step. i'm really excited. and this is like the icing on the cake. >> great. >> what was that face whether she said 50 years. >> i have no memory of it.

>> and we're going to remind you by giving you this beautiful gift. so we're so excited for you. >> thank you so much. thank you. this is great. >> husband bob. >> yeah. >> he is waiting patiently. all right. bob -- please leave your blindfold on for just a second. here is marianne dill before. all right, marianne, let's see the new you. wow! nice! wow. all right, bob, it is time. please take off your blindfold. check out your bride. >> wow. where is she? wow. >> you want to see yourself? >> yes. >> all right. marianne, turn around. >> you look 18, like whether we got married. >> oh, my gosh. >> put your glasses on. wow. you look so hot. >> oh, my gosh. i love it! >> turn around. >> we have to get married again. >> what did you say? >> i have to get married again. >> i'm in. >> gorgeous.

isn't it beautiful? >> come on. i love it. i love, love, love. >> great work. >> right here. i promise you, we have another 50 yearsing to. here's what i did. i made her hair, of course, she had gray hair. 20 minutes today we med her hair soft blonde color. will blend through. then, of course, we have the great stylist. the hair was too far off her forehead. new look. >> i love the jacket and the jeans! >> i love it. >> they're all from talbot. a great piece for fall is a leather blazer. >> round of applause for marianne. can you go right over there. our second lady is sheila miller. she is 55 from a beautiful part of california, dana point. she's in town with an extended family reunion.

she is a volunteer with church and very involved in jail ministry. she likes hiking. she has four children and two granddaughters. she wasn't planned on being ambushed this morning but with these experts, how could she go wrong? let's listen to her story. >> you said a lot of words to me about how your feeling before thinlt view. so tell everyone. >> well, i'm shocked. i'm nervous. i'm stunned. just going to be an amazing experience. >> i promise that. what do you think of all this? >> well, sheila is a beautiful girl. i can't imagine her being any more beautiful. but i'm thrilled that she has this opportunity. i love her. >> awe. i love him. okay. we're very excited to take care of you for three hours. >> thank you. >> jill, that why you're so happily married because you said exactly the right thing. >> happily married when sheila is your wife. >> wow. all right. let's find jewels. let's take one last look at sheila before. and bring her out. sheila miller.

>> wow! pretty. >> beautiful! >> wow. all right. take a look at your bride. >> whoa! you're a 12 or a 13. >> this guy is charming. >> wow. >> thank you. >> can you stand with her if you like. vunlt seen yourself yet. are you ready? spin around. >> it's amazing. oh, my gosh. >> you look gorgeous. beautiful. >> wow. >> spin right around. >> okay. >> she had the dark hair color. what i did is softened it into a brown. i added the blonde larger pieces of color. >> i love it. >> again, swept away bangs. great shape. >> and that is a darling outfit. >> outfit from talbots. >> all right. let's bring marianne back out. here are our ladies.

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but as it dries, it starts to have this mirror effect. >> okay. >> can you see that? >> yeah. it looked like a mirror. >> yeah. >> why is there red on the rest of your finger. >> i'm going to show nut next step. you see how it dries? >> that is weird. >> you're going to look weird the rest of the day. >> all right. so next you'll see on the nails that i have red nail polish but it is huge this season. big brands like chanel and orbe are launching brand new classic reds. and this is just a helpful tip. this is a cute icle nail sticke. this helps you get perfect application. so you just peel it off. >> so i listed all of those online. what i'm really excited about, the warm toasty nudz. cad kathie lee, you're favorite. there are so many new nudz. blackout has a really cool collection that launched for people with deep erskine tone. you can get warm taupy shades that don't feel too bay.

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86 at lunchtime. at 3:00, 93. and the winds out of the west, that's dragging in more humidity in the area. 90s this afternoon. we'll feel like it's close to 100 degrees. vai? >> bill, thank you. with today's heat, the reading school district is dismissing its middle school students early at 12:15. the schools don't have adequate air-conditioning systems. and trenton public schools are also shorting their days tomorrow -- today and tomorrow. trenton district has 22 schools, but not all of them have central air-conditioning. well, we've been following breaking news on i-95 in newcastle for several hours now. this tractor-trailer overturned early this morning, spilling unstamped pennies all over the highway. the driver suffered minor injuries. let's get an update on the situation on 95 with nbc 10 traffic reporter, franchesca ruscio. >> we're seeing a left lane that has reopened, but the right lanes are remaining closed from

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it's thirsty thursday. hoda's been playing fairy godmother helping viewers check things off their bucket list. she gave a young mom a big surprise on her favorite tv show "law & order." what do you got today? >> i have a surprise for the sweetest, most humble people i ever met. he is merrill powers. he changed thousands of lives. he runs a vsalvation army in chicago and meals on wheels. and merrill never takes a break. that was until we forced him to with a surprise visit from one of his idols. >> merrill powers, head of a salvation army senter in chicago, has spent the last 24 hours grilling a feast for the community. he has no idea this whole party

is actually for him. >> captain merrill. >> he has his wife nancy to thank for that. >> he wants people to feel loved. the person that maybe hasn't had anybody shake their hand. >> there you go. >> he wants to shake that hand. >> like tom murphy, when he first met merrill, tom was living in a tent. nobody would hire him. >> he never put me down because i was homeless or anything else. he just offered me the opportunity to prove myself. >> merrill's calling is to help others. but he does have another passion. >> barbecuing. secondary sweetheart let's call it. >> a food network fanatic, he won his share of ribbons but mostly merrill grills for those in need. >> you want to talk to merrill, you have to get through me. >> the highlight to have day's party, merrill's pulled pork, secret rub and another secret. one of merrill's all time

favorite celebrity chefs. bobby flew in from new york to help me surprise him. >> you ready for the plan? >> let's do this. >> come on. >> good afternoon. i hope everybody's had a chance to get some food. hi. >> merrill? >> yes? >> i'm hoda from "the "today" show." >> hi. >> hi. i didn't mean to interrupt you. but i wanted to let you know that we came here today for you. >> okay. >> you're beautiful wife nancy told us about this remarkable, remarkable man and she said he does nothing but give. and so we decided to come here and to honor you. >> thank you. >> we understand you serve so many people and we also understand that you make a mean barbecue. they say you love those shows, the cooking shows. you love those? >> i love cooking shows.

>> how you doing? >> good to see you. >> good to see you. >> you and i have something in common. we speak through our food. and as soon as i got to this neighborhood, i could smell where you were cooking. and so i'm here to taste your barbecue. >> oh, my. >> how about some food, snerve. >> come on! >> all right. >> that is amazing. >> that's so delicious. >> i would like merrill to have a new friend when he is watching the shows to be able to say i met him. >> add a little more. >> you got it. >> to say, you know, i cooked with him and had a story to tell. >> i hope you like my potato salad. >> definitely trophy worthy. >> trophy worthy. >> cooking for bobby play, check. but nancy has one more wish for her husband. >> i don't even know how many

lives you've touched. so we just found a handful. >> i love you. >> i love you. >> love you. >> i would do anything if he could truly see the impact that he makes. >> thanks for helping me get my life back on track. >> what does it feel like seeing physically what you've done? >> i'm proud of them. the beauty of being here is a miracle every day. and, you know this is just a few of the miracles. >> thank you. thank you. >> hoda, don't you love it? >> i love it. he said i'm proud of them. >> yeah. >> humility is a beautiful thing. we should all try more of it. >> by the way, merrill spends two days making turkey for the center. so our friends at butterball donated 150 turkeys for every

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america. it is also a recipe i make at home all the time. so few ingredients. basically butter, mizo, ingredient i love to cook with. it's an every major grocery store. but it sounds really decadent and dressed up. >> delicious taste. >> yeah. and crushed red pepper and shrimp and past yachlt that's it. >> okay. >> can you use any pasta i'm sure. >> any pasta. whatever is in the pantry. we dump this in boiling water. always salt your water. super important. >> okay. >> what is that? >> that is just makes the water starchier which we'll come back to later. >> okay. >> so another great trick for not making a pasta stick together is give it a really great stir off the top. 30 seconds or. so you are ghaet column notary public. there. >> yeah. >> that's going to keep it from sticking together. just make sure you stir it really well for 30 seconds or so. >> okay. >> so your little girl is 15 months and eegt everything now. >> she is a chow hound. oh, my god.

>> oh, my goodness. look at her. >> she loves her sunglasses. >> i cannot believe. that. >> okay. the butter is going to go right in the skillet. you're going to cook it on low. you don't want to burn butter. >> no. no. >> no burned butter. we don't like. that we want it to brown. so just on low. it starts to bubble and you'll really smell it turn nice and nutty. >> yeah. >> then you're going to add the miso paste. it comes like. this. >> yeah. it is like peanut butter. >> it's going to go right in. there. >> okay. >> how much is that? >> this is like two tablespoons of it. >> all right. depending on how much you're cooking, you're going to put that all right in there. add the crushed red pepper. >> this feeds how many people, sweetie? >> i would say for four people. >> you want lemon? >> this is actually the pasta water. >> exactly. >> and this is going to help -- this is going to actually break up your pasta as it starts to stick together. it's a great way to rehydrate it.

>> okay. >> it also can kind of like make this sauce a little thicker. add in a little like. that whisk it together. you want to go really slow. you don't want a thick sauce. just whisk this and as it heats up, the miso will melt down in the butter. you want to go slow. you don't want to heat it up. >> this is what is taking the 20 minutes actually. >> yes. >> it's not the other stuff. the shrimp is going to go right in there, too. >> okay. and all these are just going to lay into that sauce. >> usually shrimp cooks quickly. >> on the low, it is going to take a while. >> all right. >> it's on the low, you know? >> yeah. >> all right. so now that you have it all cooked up -- >> we get to try it. >> how about that brown butter. >> something is going on down at that end. >> all righty. >> here kat. >> scoot on down here. this is what it's going to turn noochlt it's going to be really

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