from from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. hey, everybody, it'shirsty thursday, march 3, 2016.

for kathie lee. that is you by choice. he had a nice crowd outside. he's under this artist banner of an artist you need to know, and he's going to perform live for us. way. >> we can't wait. it's ambush makeover thursday. our glam squad hit the plaza. two retired teachers who wanted fresh new looks for the spring. we'll get to see how they look later on. >> and then alex is in the kitchen. >> oh, yes. the new black." >> oh, yeah. i have something really special for you. i can't wait. >> i try, i try. >> thank you. >> we'll talk about that in a little bit. we have big congratulations to a guy who is a friend of our show and is so much fun. charlie walk is the president of the republic records group,

little din-din for him to celebrate his presidency. he's the guy i'm strangling. that's charlie. that's haley seinfeld next to him and elvis and rosanna and a bunch of great people who were there. congrats to you, charlie. >> i know you had a fun light. walked in and said shouldn't have done it. >> someone said a skinny margarita is tequila with just lime on the rocks. >> yes. >> and when you sip them, they're tasty and delicious and you're not -- >> i actually think tequila with soda, lime, just a little bit, in moderation -- >> just a little. >> do you moderate? >> i moderate. >> tell the truth. >> i like to get there. that's my thing. i don't have time to be lingering over wine, okay. i like to arrive -- >> except at 10:00 in the morning. at 10:00 in the morning you can linger. >> speaking of good tequila,

>> there was big news, sat down with the bbc and said he plans to quit film acting very soon. >> this was shocking to us. why on earth -- >> the biggest star in the world. >> -- ever quit. this is the reason. he says he doesn't want to age on screen. he says the camera can be unforgiving and most film goers don't want to see an actor get older. when we first heard those two comments, we were both shocked. clooney seems like one of those aging. he just seems like he'll go with the age ing process. i was surprised. he talked to the bbc and that's what he said. >> when you think about the way with appearances, obviously, do you ever care? you know i don't. i know you don't. >> when i say tell the truth, we really don't, which i think sometimes we should a little more. >> how many times have we heard someone say your spanx are out?

and still, day after day -- >> how many times has joanne said close your legs because i'm sitting like this. i think that there's a sense of doing what you love and not worrying about the repercussions of the way you look. >> i think some people aren't that self-aware. don't feel i'm paying attention to me while i'm sitting here. i think some people are conscious of how they sit, how they look. he said he's trying to pick up films that work best for him but as he gets older there are fewer parts available. >> that's maybe true. that's ageism in life and work, period, so you want to fight and keep acting so there are better parts. >> he says he likes directing, that's his great love. he'll be doing more of that. >> he's only 54. and, by the way -- >> wait, he's quitting now at 54? >> and, by the way, he's hot. we had a picture of him without his shirt on, it would encourage him.

very few people do you look at and say that's hollywood class and glamour and all those things. >> one of the things they talk about that he could do is become a politician because he's really political. and the only thing i have to say about that is that's a job that will age you. you know what i mean? so if he goes into that, he's going to look old. >> in front of everybody. in front of all of us. >> very old. >> all right. we know his film "hail caeser" didn't do so well. we don't want to put salt in the wound. >> talking about a picture of a man with his shirt off. >> if you like orlando bloom -- >> do you? >> i do. like everybody. some do, some don't. anyway, katy perry and orlando bloom, here they are. they're a couple. >> we don't want to see that. that's a waste of our time. go straight for -- hello, orlando. >> orlando looks like he's

yes, he is. he knows there's a camera and he's doing an extra -- >> when you walk up a hill and you have to squeeze your butt cheeks to get the extra workout, you squeeze it all in. >> self-aware. sucking it in and walking. >> listen, if that's what he okay with that. >> we all do that. >> so they're dating. it's confirmed now according to e! they're a couple. katy perry, we saw her with, what's his name? i like that crazy -- russell. >> there was more about personality than looks. >> i think she's unique and interesting. >> i like her. >> anyway. >> next. i love when we talk about people we don't even know at all. good match. let's let them get married. >> here's what we think. >> we think they're a good match. we never met them. >> tina fey was at the oscars. you know how when you are watching the oscars, we talked about you how the ratings were low and people were trying to figure out why they were low. some said there was that white

some people said it was because nobody knew what the movies were. some people said there wasn't a lot of star power. >> and some people like my husband said because it got boring in the middle. >> it was slow. >> honey, are you still watching? there was snoring. >> here is what tina fey thinks one of the problems is. she thinks an oscar acceptance speeches people are trying to send a message. and she talked to howard stern and said halfway through the oscars, quote, this is some real hollywood bleep. why are you yelling to me about corporate greed and some of the other things that people were upset about. >> i actually love this. i do think the people watching at home who have like two little kids and crap all over their house -- >> and trying to make ends meet -- >> and i'm not saying that's me, but we're in our pajamas and there's crap spilled down the front of it. they're so beautiful and out of reach. and then they're yelling about something, you're like, what

fact you're a good actor? >> sometimes you want to be entertained. sometimes you just want to be entertained. i know they see it as a big platform, you have so many viewers and this is my time and if i say it now, it will resonate. >> i think that makes a difference in some ways. when it becomes too much, what she was saying, all these mixed messages, right? >> i totally agree. i'm in the mood for some music. okay. i've been dreaming about this song for the last three days. >> she really has talked about it a lot. >> this is a song -- it's called sax like playing the sax by a girl named flora east. i loved "uptown funk" in the beginning. this one feels like that kind of song. >> this is going to be the next -- >> it's hot. it's hard to learn all the words. remember, play that sax is all you have to hear.

here comes a good part. i've never heard of this. >> new. brand-new. it's hot. here it comes. get ready. get ready. i have it to learn all the words. here it comes. this is the part where we have to do it together. look at me. you'd better play that sax give it to me >> i like it. >> can you picture the dance? >> can we make it up? we're going the wrong way. that's a trumpet. >> down here. is that better? no?

>> how did you hear it? >> i heard it from a friend who dropped me that track. i like saying stuff like that. >> dropped me the track. >> there's another one that you're going to like, too. >> when are you going to play that one? next week? >> it's good. you can listen to it on sirius xm channel 108. >> hoda is there. she's so fun. she has a lot of listeners, i'm telling you. >> two moms left their sunny seats. >> ready to reveal gorgeous makeovers after this. >> okay, fun. let go! let go! no, budget. no. but thanks to fingerhut we got approved to shop with low monthly payments. fingerhut.com has over half a million items, from brands like samsung, dyson, dewalt. pall you gotta do is click on over to fingerhut.com and get the credit you deserve to get all kinds of great stuff.

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it is thirsty thursday, time to transform two lucky ladies into super hotties it is theirs irsty thursday. ambush makeovers. >> our glam team scoured for two fans who wanted to get a brand-new look. >> and making that happen celebrity hairstylist to the stars, everybody now, louis vicarri.

>> fashion correspondent janet rossi. >> all right. before we get to our ladies, louis, you made some news. you merged your famous hair salon. >> i sure did. >> with the cutler salon to create something called lacari cutler salon. >> wait until you see the talent. the energy level is over the top and it's never been better. i only see the sky is the limit. >> same location. >> same location. >> congratulations, all right, kids, how was it? you were out there on the plaza, a lot of hats and coats. >> oh, my gosh, yes. with zana -- >> zanna. >> that's the new york accent, that's what that is. it was so much fun because we just picked these two ladies that were just so excited to be ambush makeovers. >> the first lady is jewel

a retired teacher for the visually impaired here on a girls trip. her daughter megan's first time to new york. her usual style is casual, jeans and t-shirts. let's take a listen to her story. >> what do you most want out of this makeover? >> i would like skin products to help with the wrinkles and the old age spots. >> and your daughter is here as well. what do you want for mom? >> i want her to feel beautiful and look amazing and get a little fancy. >> and best friend? >> best friend of 50 years, i just want her to be happy. >> oh, love this. we're going to have so much fun. are you ready? >> i'm ready. >> don't you love it? we see megan and best friend gayle. keep it on. blind folds on. i'll let you know when to take it off. here is jewel wilson before. let's see the new you. beautiful. all right, guys, are you ready

take off your blind folds, kids. >> oh, my! what? >> jewel -- >> who is it? >> jewel, it's time to turn around. spin right around. here is your mirror. >> oh, my gosh! >> what do you think? >> you look awesome. >> we want you to look right here at camera 12. look what's happening. louis, talk hair, louis. talk hair. >> first of all, the power of hair color. takes less than 30 minutes, it's a single process. not one highlight. it's her own natural light hair. she can keep this up herself at home. of course this great haircut which is appropriate for the fine hair texture. >> good job. what do you think? >> beautiful. so fancy. >> what is she wearing? >> talk about the power of the dress.

obviously a beautiful royal blue, the tulip shape is great on any figure and the belt here really cinches you in at the right place so it draws attention. this is -- >> check it out. >> i'm so sorry. >> i was just drawn to it. >> shani. big round of applause. enjoy your family. >> i'm so excited. the next person is ellen menenga. let's see her story. she's also a retired teacher. she spends time playing tennis and golf and is mostly in athletic clothes, a mom of four and has eight grandkids. i love this. let's listen to her. >> what do you most want out of the makeover today? >> i've watched this for years and just am so excited to be selected. i'm going to beautiful tonight with my son, husband and friends

for the show. >> you already are. we're going to help you a little bit more. best friend? >> i would just like to see her glamorous. she's healthy, athletic, but a little glam. >> so we're going to go for glam. big time glam. >> oh, my gosh. she is also a retired teach er er from englewood, florida. she is 63. she's here with her best friend gail and her son wade. are you excited? >> very. >> keep your blind folds on. come on out, ellen. oh, ellen! ellen! you look amazing. okay, guys, take off your blind folds. >> oh, my god! >> what do you think? ellen, turn around. ellen, what do you think? >> soak it in. >> oh, my goodness.

>> i love it. >> gail, do you need a kleenex? you need one, too. >> i don't know who that is. >> let's look at the before and after. tell us what you did here, louis. >> first of all, you're not a jock anymore. you have that great body but let me tell you, you have a whole different look. you're very glamorous. we did your haircut, she looks like an actress. you really do. >> a movie star. great haircut and we just made the haircut a little deeper. >> i love the idea of this vest, it's casual and works with your lifestyle. you're athletic. you have an amazing body we wanted to show off. you could take this piece and wear it with pants and a t-shirt. >> are you going out on the town tonight? >> we are. >> we're going to see "beautiful."

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it is a thirsty thursday. jenna bush hager in for kathie lee gifford. if you ever wonder how some people get what they want, you have come to the right place. >> hoda knows how to get what she wants. there is no reason it can't be you. we brought in some experts to teach us the top five habits of highly persuasive people. >> a reporter at "forbes" which

go ahead. >> a clinical psychologist. hi, guys. >> hi. >> before we get to the different points, what overall, did you learn about people who are highly persuasive? >> well, they're confident. and they're confident about what they believe. and they want to bring other people over to their side. >> all right. so they've got some -- some people have that certain thing. we're going through five different habits. the first is you say you've got to know who you're talking to. what does that mean? >> absolutely. this is going to be really important when you're outside the office, you're at a client meeting or industry event. it's also important for your team. you want to know your audience. get to know people's talents and motivations. it's going to make it that much easier for you to persuade them to what you think. >> and you say you can do some of this research before but you can also read people. >> absolutely. you can read body language. getting it know what someone likes beforehand is also a sign of respect in certain cultures. >> right, people from different cultures, backgrounds. >> yeah. we like this one a lot. we like this one. because we're not at all like

>> don't be pushy. >> pushy! >> i get it. when someone is pushy with me, i actually push back even if i want the thing they are trying to sell me or give to me. >> exactly. and then it's a mess. this is a delicate balance. you want to be bold but not aggressive. you want to be subtle but not a door mat. what i think here, this is one where an in-person interaction is your best bet. don't e-mail, don't call. if you have the opportunity, walk across the office and talk to somebody and make sure you get that face-to-face. >> and i also like that you say, ben, be genuine. if you're authentic, that's what's most important. >> of course. and most people with spot a phony a mile away. and you really want to be interacting with people that are genuine. and that's the way most exchanges happen. so that's a good way to be assertive, but not aggressive with people that are genuine. >> that may be my favorite point. you can follow these tips, but quite frankly, if you're not being who you are, if you're trying to remember things, people can sniff it out. body language is very

like this right now with you, you would know we are not open to you, right? >> so if we go like this -- >> we're open. not that open. >> different segment. different segment. >> what's a good body language to you? >> this is all great advice, like, for a meeting, where you want to be confident when you're talking but also focused when listening so you're making eye contact. your body language is open. >> and your legs are closed. >> and you're smiling. >> depends what kind of meeting! just kidding. >> okay. >> thing you naturally do with people you like. your family, friends. the same rules apply. when you're open, happy, smiling, all interactions go much more smoothly. >> and don't wry to remember the right body language. we have seen politicians who try to use the right hands to communicate. and it doesn't work. >> no. >> this is good. you have to acknowledge that there is another point of view. this is really important. >> i hear what you're saying. >> yeah, absolutely. you're not always going to be right. and that's okay, because nobody

but if you can demonstrate that you can take that insight from somebody else on your team, use it to form your own viewpoint, it's only going to build their trust further for the next conversation. >> how do you do it, ben? do you say, i understand what you're saying with x, y and z, however -- and then go on with your thing? >> exactly. it is an exchange. and if you are present and you are listening to the other person and understanding their point of view, you're going to be able to give them what they want and they're going to want to give you what you want. >> all right. >> i think that's really important with parenting too. >> okay. >> finally, be clear and concise. don't go on too long? >> don't babble on like we're doing. short and sweet? persuasive about things you're passionate about. so this is your time to shine. show that you can speak in detail and prove that something is interesting in one sentence. >> we're going to try to quickly -- >> we don't have time. we were going to try to sell you. >> let me try quickly. >> 30 seconds. >> i've got water, you've got wine. >> raise your hand if you're thirsty! okay, good. you like wine. >> who wants to be hydrated?

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met nutritionist elizabeth troye. >> they teamed up and shared their diet and lifestyles in this brand new book called "the stash plan!" >> we love this. did you have body image issues or were you just always kind of battling with weight and things? >> honestly, i feel like it's kind of a necessary evil. i do what i love. i would not change it for the world. but one of the things is, there is this pressure to look a certain way. and i had all of these body ailments from a really young age and really horrible food sensitivities. and any time i ate something, it would have a complete reverse reaction on me. but nobody could figure out what was wrong with me. and i went on a 12-year-long journey trying to figure out what is wrong with me. because nobody could figure it out. >> you also say you've had to prepare. actresses have to prepare for a film you find out two days before you have to be naked like in "orange is the new black. >> oh, yeah. i booked "orange is the new black" with 14 hours notice. >> which is great.

>> and the the first scene, actually that we had to do together was a shower scene where i was naked. >> oh! >> this is a pg -- >> we will show the other one. were you self-conscious? >> when i knew my first scene is the shower scene, i literally looked -- i don't think i ate for maybe 48 hours. and i was so stressed out. i was like, oh, my god. because, you know, the show was so incredible. and i just wanted to do a really good job. i wanted to, you know, really represent myself in a great way. and i was like, oh, my god. it's hard. >> you have a lot of talent that comes from your mom. but you're going to show us how to make this coconut chicken -- >> almond. >> okay. so one of the things is because i learned everything from my mother and she is a gourmet chef, she was always like everything from scratch. but the thing is, i work really long hours. the whole point is to have two quick easy cooking sessions. it's super easy. >> coconut milk. >> so you're basically going to

in a blender, hot water. pulse it a couple times if you want to it turn it on -- >> lucky for us, it's already -- >> whoa! >> there we go. >> all right. >> okay. is. and put it in here. this is super easy. put in some cheese cloths and squeeze it out, right? and i do the same thing with my almond milk. when i make my own almond milk. >> hoda, you should make that. >> you can use this to make pina coladas. >> thank you for that, laura. >> so with this coconut milk what you're going to do is take the chicken in the coconut milk. you can marinate it for an hour -- >> we're doing the best we can! >> it's all good. >> the whole point is we can do something like that. >> yes! >> so then you can do this

overnight. >> this is some almond flour. so this is what we're going to do now. >> can you get almond flour at your local grocery store? >> absolutely. so many people have sensitivity to gluten nowadays because of everything that's happening with our food. we're going to put everything in there, spices, salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder. stir that all up. >> and that becomes the coating. >> so you have your marinated chicken and so what we're going to do is -- >> we have about 30. >> one of the things you say is keep cooking. which i think is good, you can make this food and store it, and stash it. >> right. the whole point is, the book is supposed to make your life easier. so twice a week cooking sessions, make your food, put it in the fridge. and every morning, i make all my meals. >> can i say something, this is fantastic! >> isn't it great? >> all organic, hormone-free chicken.

meal. >> absolutely. a local lifestyle plan. and if you're eating the right kinds of food, your body should be able to simulate the nutrients and burn it. >> what is that? >> cayenne. >> if you want the recipe go to today.com/food. >> coming up, troye sivan. he has a song in store right after this.

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>> his debut album is getting raves, called "blue neighborhood." how are you? >> i'm excited to be here. >> to be honest, when i started youtube, 2007 and youtube was a new website so i felt i was throwing this video into space, anything no one would see it, and obviously -- >> troye, we have your dad here. >> yeah. >> he's right there! >> hi, honey. >> he has been watching you. what's it like having the support of your parents? >> it's so important to me. i think it's like -- probably like the most critical thing that i have in my life. it's just like -- like obviously all of this is absolutely insane and at the same time, i knew if it would falter tomorrow, i could go home and my parents would be there. >> what are you going to sing for us, troye? >> i'm going to sing my song "wild." >> can't wait! >> all right, troye. wild wild hey

on the way home down down walls on the way home i guess it's all working out now to the weekend hands too long since i've been a fool oh leave this blue neighborhood never knew loving could hurt this good oh and it drives me wild cause when you look like that i've never really wanted to be so bad oh it drives me wild hey hey you're driving me wild wild wild

you're driving me wild white noise in the mind won't calm down you're all i think about highs but when the light's out it's me and you now now to the weekend too long till i drown in your hands too long since i've been a fool oh yeah, yeah yeah leave this blue neighborhood this good oh and it drives me wild cause when you look like that

it drives me wild drives me wild wild wild you're driving me wild wild wild you're driving me wild wild wild you're driving me wild wild wild you make my heart shake bend and break you're driving me wild driving me wild leave this blue neighborhood never knew loving could hurt this good oh and it drives me wild cause when you look like that i've never, ever wanted to be so bad oh it drives me wild you're driving me wild wild wild you're driving me wild wild wild

you're driving me wild wild wild you drive me wild >> yeah! >> woo! >> oh, so good, troye! >> thanks. >> troye! >> so good. >> troye! >> what's on the back of your jacket? >> oh, yeah. >> what is that? >> it's a dinosaur. >> we'll be back in a moment. this is "today" on nbc. that was awesome!

oh oh, yes. tomorrow, turning your spring cleaning give-aways into extra pocket money like oprah did. >> and the tools to getting a better night's sleep. >> and get a smokin' hot body with the firefighter's workout. >> friday!

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