fro nbc news, this i "today" with kathie lee gifford andhoda kotb live from studio 1-a in rocfeller plaza. >> hello! we're so excited. it is thursday. thursday, august 25th. they're going to be with us today. >> they're going to be here, the two of them. those crazy boys. >> i like them. >> they'll be settling down. they'll be maturing or fermenting like a fine wine. >> they have a new tour and new

>> we're looking forward to that. and if you find it hard to get a healthy breakfast on the table, don't miss this seg ment. we have a couple of easy breakfasts that are packed with protein and veggies. >> they're going to like them? >> they are. tested. >> this woman would not tell that you if it weren't true. >> thursday means our ambush makeover. so that means our team was scouring the plaza, found two deserving women. you don't want to miss the looks. i know yours is brand new. but kathie lee's hair is killing it online. no. it's the whole -- it's all the rage. okay. the curls, the ringlets, first of all, do you know who little big town is? >> sure. >> okay. kimberly from little big town has the ringlets like klgd she text you? >> yeah. yesterday in the morning we were trying to mix it up a little bit.

but they're in the same family. >> i did it yesterday. i want to look like by hkimberl. i'm in the car on the way home. it's kimberly. lot curls. >> look who else has curls like you do. and next is -- carrie underwood. >> mix it up. >> dolly parton did it, too. you know what? everybody is doing it. i think dolly probably did it first, don't >> she did everything first. >> i'm so happy today for many, many reasons. i have got you next to mechlt i love. i got my stuff. i got a hot dog. i got a whole bunch of dogs here. you know why? >> why? >> this is a very, very, very big day. >> huge. huge. >> today is -- what? is someone at the door? >> oh, maybe. >> oh, my gosh. wait, here he comes. hold on. careful. you got it. come on in.

>> oh, look, it's regis. >> happy birthday to me. >> regis, why are you holding yourself? >> what are you talking about? what do you mean? >> god, you both look so beautiful today. you know i love you. >> i know. thank you. come on over, reg. >> absolutely. >> hello, hoda. she made it back from the olympics. it's incredible. >> reg, we know it's your special day. it's your will 85th birthday today. you look fantastic. >> thank you. >> you have your party this weekend. i didn't want you to think we weren't thinking of you. we brought you your favorite hot dog. >> thank you. >> i'm trying not to drink anymore. you know that. >> here we go. >> delicious. >> you sip wine. you don't drink it. we have a cupcake for you. >> i'm trying to watch my figure. >> okay.

just a nibble now. don't push it in my nose like did you back in the day. thank you girls. thank you. you made regis feel great. >> we're going to play a little game today, regis. >> terrific. >> it is going to be called -- you heard of where's waldo. >> i v. >> we're going to play where's regis! >> okay. >> you're going to pop-up anywhere. >> he's right here! >> i know. but you're going to sort of hide for the rest of the show. >> all right. >> all right. >> fair enough. where do >> the prop guys will show you where. >> okay. good-bye, regis. >> you know i love you. >> okay. drop by makeup and get rid of that. >> all right then. >> regis is leaving! >> reej s >> regis is leaving the building again. >> we have no idea where reej s regis is going. >> he is holding his stuff. >> okay.

gone. >> by the way, that was awesome. >> oh, my gosh. regis always wants the great papaya hotdogs. >> does he like them with catchup and mustard? >> just mustard. >> billy's impression is really g. >> so spot on. tomorrow we'll have the wonderful actor john kaczynski. he has a great he's in with margo martendale. he is married to this wonderful actress. emily blunt. they have two beautiful children. he told matt earlier that he cried the first time he saw "the devil wears prada" which starred his then future wife. he was with a buddy that played down the reaction. what was he wrig about? >> so emotional. >> i know.

was watching it and she busted him. she's like what are you doing? he said i like. this he tried to change the channel. he didn't want to be weird stalkerish. after she busted him, they started dating. ultimately, he confessed. she said how many times you have seen it? once? twice? he said 75 times. he watched her in "the devil wears prada." >> that is love. >> he's a sweethea. i never met her. i love her work. she's in that huge, huge movie coming up, "girl on the train". >> that looks so good. >> cat told me to read it. >> that's a page turner. >> there is a wonderful story -- what? regis is still here. >> regis is in the kitchen! >> what are you -- i like to eat.

>> let's go. very small window when he's hungry. small. >> donna is afraid to feed him. gets hungry. you would feed him? >> he gets very cranky when he's not fed. >> is that good? >> much better. much better. >> all right. >> carry on. >> all right. we'll carry on. all right. what else is going on? you can't stop eating those. >> i love -- >> we need break. >> we were in central park with billie. >> whether is that going to show? >> soon. >> so this little fifth graders, they've been dating for a whole year. right? >> uh-huh. >> and they are cole and sherry. they're from montgomery, texas. buzz feed ended up sharing the story about them. the little girl hurt her leg. >> yeah.

sporting events to cheer them on. cole felt bad he hurt herself sow wrote her a letter to make her feel better. >> i'm so sorry that you broke your knee. although you can't play sports, you still make my day wlchlt i get to see your beautiful smile. god has a plan for all of us and sometimes it's hard for us to understand why things happen to us. my dad tells me this. god only allows things to happen that he knows we can handle. you are a strong girl. that is also a good friend. and you will get through this quickly. please let me know how i can help during your recovery. >> did he really write that? >> this kid is -- >> she said there is no way he wrote it. >> he's going to be such a good husband. when is the last time you received a letter like that? you know what is really freaking me out? regis standing. there i'm sorry. >> regis, are you okay?

probably like 63, i don't know. i should write one. i'm going. to. >> are you still a really romantic guy? >> yes sh very. the most romantic ever. regis loves romance. and romance, in turn, loves regis. >> all righty. you know who else loves -- you're not the only guy that loves people. the rock has a beautiful relationship. >> with >> his dahter. we'roi to show you in this video. this is cat. >> no, not that one. yes. we go from lots of hair to no hair. so this is the caption. finally my big shed used for more than just a place to hang my hat. the joys of being home with my daughter and playing one of our favorite games, slap daddy's head.

boom. >> do it again. >> look at his hands. look at how big his hands are with his precious little girl. >> that's so cute. >> apparently there's a local plumber, hoda, who knows just how to advertise his business. >> how did he do it? okay. this i the plumbing busines in ontario, can d.a. here's the picture on facebook. >> yeah? so. is that it? >> oh, my gosh! do you like it? >> the throne, i love it. regis thinks that's funny. >> hey, you're will 85 today, regis. that is getting up there. do you agree with this survey? it says that as you get older, you get happier. >> well, mostly true. >> yeah. >> not always true. >> what are you happier about now than you used to be?

that often. >> that often, yes. and what is the bad part of it? >> getting up in the morning sometimes regis is a little stiff. in the knees. >> regis! regis, you're the best. >> we just got out of that one. holy cow. >> we're going to see him later. how about a little music to get us by, >> yes. this song is -- >> is it ihoda day? it's a little reggae. it is from a group called the dirty heads and it's called "that's all i need." >> the dirty heads? >> yeah. ? you keep telling me to make it to the spot we were staying ? ? a finished bottle is never wasted ? >> here we go.

i'm giving that low ride sunday ? ? that's all i need everybody sing ? ? there's no place i'd rather be i'm talking about right here right now that's all i need ? >> paul anka is my guy. >> your favorite song is. ? every time it rains it rains ? >> that is my favorite song. >> then what is the next line? >> he's blank right he's 85. when i was 84, remembered everybody lyric. >> if you want to see the video of how kat's hair got curly like this, people want to see how they did it go. to our facebook page. there is a whole deal there. >> kick up your cowboy boots for the boys of florida florida georgia line. >> find out why their music changed and they have, too. >> happy birthday, reej! can a toothpaste do everything well?

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>> it's important. i think it's more important to us than ever. and we're excited about this album. i think we're just trying to be as transparent as we can be. a lot changed. a lot happened for us. we're excited. >> you brought your wives here. not many, but one of them is out there. >> which one is your wife? >> over here. >> my wife is right there. >> look at her. how adorable. >> this is interesting. when i hear your music, i think of like dancing and kicking up my heels. >> party >> and then this cd, i fell in love with listen together songs. so much more depth. it's like close your eyes music and soak it in. >> thank you. it's a little deeper album. a little bit of realness and bar bitter -- i can't speak. it's so early. >> and spirituality. was this a decision? did you say let's represent

evolve. sometimes they want to keep you where you are. >> i think there is no stopping where we're at and how we're evolving. it's a natural thing. i think we're turning into men and a lot changed. we're excited about this album because we have some collaboration, zigy majrle, tim ma gr mcgraw. >> nobody says no to you anymore. >> that's funny. well put. they kind of d that was a dream come true for us. it was super all these guys have huge influences in our life and in our music. and, it's kind of ironic but we're digging our roots with the collaborations. >> so when you were writing the separate songs, the different songs, you were thing if only this guy would do this or if only she would do something with me. >> there is a song, "god, your momma and me." we said this sounds like a modern day back street boys song. and nick carter was on our bus. he fell in love with the song last minute. the next thing we knew, they

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before the break, we gave you the to the end of time in space, the beginning of every end and the end of every place. what am i? so after matt and then god, the right answer was actually the letter e, from the beginning of eternity. >> see why i think it's god. >> i don't know why it's e? eternity starts with an e. to the end of time.

>> the beginning of every end is e and the end of every place is an e. that's exhausting! >> that's why i drink! someone tell me where regis is. >> he'll show up. >> i don't like waiting. >> all right. now about the letter f for fabulous? that's teachers are feeling right now after their ambush makeovers. they were swept off the plaza for head to toe looks. today our celebrity hairstylist and "today" contributor and jill martin. hello, kids. >> hi. >> how is snerve. >> great. feels so good to be back. >> it's fun to get teachers and help them, right? >> oh, my gosh. so much fun. they don't spend that much time on themselves. they spend all their time with children which is one of the most difficult and -- it's personally rewarding but we don't acknowledge them. >> yeah. >> they don't get the thank thez

one another. so here's the first one, lauren is 37 years old from new york city. lauren and her close friend katherine are both teachers at the school where columbia university where lauren teaches kindergarten. they call themselves adventure girls. the makeover was katherine's idea. she is happy about it, too. she wanted a change. she is married, has a 2-year-old boy and they go back to work on monday. here she is with her friend and fellow teacher jen. >> i love this back to school. i can tell you're because of this crazy sign. so first, tell me why lauren deserve this is? >> she's an amazing friend. she's a great mom. she's a great teacher. she's amazing. she is my workout buddy. she will do anything with me. she's my adventure friend. >> will you do anything today. >> i'll do whatever you want. whatever you want me to do. i'll do. >> there is so exciting. okay. so their friend is a fellow teacher named jen who is right

>> there he is with the blindfold on, too. >> regis, stop peeking. we know how you can be. let's look at lauren's before picture. all right. lauren, let's see the new you. ? this is what you came for ? >> what? oh, my god! >> jen couldn't wait a second. >> oh, my god! >> wow. okay. okay. forget mom hair. are you ready to see yourself? >> i'm ready. >> okay. spin it, girl. here it goes. >> oh, my god! >> amazing! i love it! can i touch it? >> yes, you can. >> i love it! i love it. >> it is so fun and flirty and adorable. spin right around there. let's take a look at camera 12. >> regis loves it if he would take off his blindfold. >> i love it! >> what we did, what i did here

when he jenny from the salon today who gave her this great hair cut. instead of flat tening her hair embrace the texture. women always e-mail me and say why don't you leave the hair curly? here you go, girls. >> who is the english pop star we had on? we loved her hair. >> yes! there is shorter. shaped. she took off the back. she looks good. >> only have a minute left. >> so >> stand right over there. we have time for your friend. >> jen, turn around. you turn around. regis can face. we have katherine georgia. she describes her style as low key. she doesn't have much time. okay. busy mom to two young boys. says she's been wanting to be ambushed for years and now she's going to be really cool with her middle schoolers. let's listen to her story. >> well now it's your buddy katherine's turn. so what are you hoping for her

even more beautiful than she already s she's such a beautiful person inside and out. she's an inspiration to me. she's a wonderful mom and friend. and i am ready for this next adventure. >> i love you guys. i cannot wait. you ready for this adventure, too? >> totally. i'm all about this. >> oh, my gosh. so exciting. ladies are waiting. don't turn, gang. let's take one last look again at katherine. and let's bring her out, the brand new katherine. no turning ar yet. >> wow! >> that's fantastic. >> spin around. >> oh, my god! >> what? >> look at you! >> she hasn't seen herself yet. >> spin around and see yourself. >> wow! >> yeah. >> oh!

>> y'all are so fun. >> all right. basically, i softened -- i tried to take away her black hair. once your hair is black, it shouldn't being black again. that is soft. >> hatz a sheen to it. >> it takes a while to get the black off. again, jenny gave her this great hair cut. the makeup, again, significant amount of hair taken off. the hai nothing but making her -- drag everything down. >> it's amazing. i love it. >> what do you think of her? >> holy moly! >> look ought! >> and regis says you both look great. and jill, that dress. >> it's a great transitional dress. throw a jacket over it. parent teacher conferences. maggie london. >> that is awesome. >> we've got your color for you. >> thank you. >> all right.

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you know how it is in the morning. it is rush, rush, rush sh rush. >> so our "today" food team came up with breakfast that's are packed with protein and rej vabls. here to show them to us is donna. you were saying you have a new restaurant opening up in grand central station? >> yeah. two weeks. prova pizza bar. >> fantastic. we wish ut best with. that what are we making for breakfast? >> okay. this is -- i text tested it on my son. it is quinoa pudding.

maple syrup. >> is this a breakfast thing? >> breakfast and you make it in the microwave. the kids love it. it's healthy version. it's my healthy version of, like, a -- >> a ripe banana would be more helpful. >> mash it up. it's okay if i use my fingers. this is cooked quinoa which everyone says is so healthy for you. i don't like the taste of it. but in the microwave, i l >> yeah. i don't know what happens. thank you. you just mash it up. >> mash it. >> we're going to put it in the mug. >> you just pour it in a mug. >> in a mug. you microwave it in the mug. make it -- and then i usually set it -- that's okay. what happens in the kitchen stays in the kitchen. >> exactly. >> and you get -- >> here's one that is out. >> for 45 seconds. here's one that is out. boom.

here's a little chocolate chips. >> and that's it? >> a little maple syrup. i made my son test it and he loved it. >> what did you put on top? >> whipped cream. >> i know you don't like cherry. >> i know. >> it doesn't like her. >> high main protein and fiber. it's like a warm hug in the morning. >> i would start eating breakfast with this. this is great. >> microwave. >> that's delicious. i know. it's good. >>, no it really is good. >> okay. so another thing we're going to make are pea and cheddar egg muffins. we're going to start with a little oil. some shall lots. i'm always trying to get my son to eat any vegetable. >> they end up looking like this. peas. saute it. get anything your kids likes. my son changes every week. >> how old is your son?

he was on "the "today" show" on mother's day. so we're adding the cheese because kids love cheese. >> spices? >> some milk. and then we have a muffin tin pan. >> let's tend like we poured them in. bake them in the oven 350 for ten minutes. and just -- he is following you everywhere. >> can i try give it a try. can you use frozen vegetables. there are so many fun things. i like these after school. >> how is it? >> i can't have cheese. >> it's delicious. >> really? >> make it without cheese. >> total winners. >> go to today.com/food and click on the breakfast tab. >> name of the restaurant opening in two weeks? >> prova pizza bar. >> we're about to find out if

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this is a multiple choice quiz. and the team that gets the most correct answer wins the prize. >> we're ready. >> okay. >> there is it. all right. this is a back to school quiz. question number one. how long is the term of a united states senator? >> we got sflit. >> six years. >> i hit the buzzer first. that's how it works. >> come on, >> let's go. >> next question. what is the name for a type of word that spelled the same forward and backward? >> give us a choice. >> b. >> we got it, glenda! >> no more showboating. all right? >> you were right. how many red stripes are on the american flag? >> 13. >> no. >> that is incorrect. >> it is 13.

12. >> you're both wrong. i'll read the multiple choice, 12, 7, 16, 6. >> seven. >> correct. got it. >> next question. a haiku contains how many syllables? >> how many, traffic snis. >> travis? >> two. >> there is the multiple choice. you want number two? >> number two. >> that is correct. you can showboat more, actually. what is the square root of 25? >> 5. >> yeah. that's correct! >> sorry. >> she's killing it. all right. what is the capital of south dakota? >> bismarck. >> that's correct. >> no, pierre. >> she got it. all right. i'm going to allow it. i have no regard for rules. >> that's right.

jail to send me a birthday card? a, one year? wrong question wlachlt is the name of the bone between the knee and hip? >> wait! >> femur. >> that's correct. >> thank you. >> but you buzzed in. she said femur. >> you got it correct. >> what is the largest ocean in the world? >> what are the choices? >> we have mt. rushmore. >> pacific, atlantic. >> that's correct. who is not on mt. >> that is correct. >> so what is the score? >> you guys keep score. somebody won. >> it's a tie. >> who won? >> it's a tie. give us a tiebreaker. >> a tiebreaker question. >> what is the capital of florida. >> tallahassee. >> correct! you win a bunch of apples!

>> all right. >> travis, you're the best. >> and the $25 from the apple store. >> i feel like this segment went strong. >> you can catch jeff "better late than never." this is huge. we should do this every morning. >> we'll be back. >> this is "today" on nbc. >> we're out of control. now at havertys furniture,

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