from nbc news, this is "today", with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live, from studio 1a in rockeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. it's booze day tuesday. i like to call it spanky tuesday now. it's november 17th. that, if you care at home -- >> why do you -- >> i don't know. spanky tuesday. at the end, when we give it away, it's like that austin powers music, and something took

anyway. >> spanky tuesday. >> that's adventures of a live time by coldplay. hudson. something dramatic just happened on the episode that i watched that i had tivoed. >> have you ever had a potato in your cocktail? >> do you know geoffery zakarian, you do. >> there are potatoes in our cocktails. this drink has got champagne, potatoes and other things. and jeffrey's going to fill us in on the details. >> his brand-new restaurant

and you're giving me a little private preview, baby. i can't go with you to adele. >> tonight, i can't wait for tonight. i'm busting about it. i am busting about adele. >> i didn't think i was going to like that, but that's interesting. i don't think geoffrey's made anything i didn't like. >> have you ever woken up with perfect hair? the answer is no. we're going to think of a way that you can go to bed with perfect hair and wake up with good hair. we have breaking news. >> we do. i'm very, very excited about this, you guys, remember when we did our shine a light series last year? hoda did her wonderful video. truly brave, and i did a book called "good gifts", one year in the heart of a home.

the profits, every penny of the profits go to the salvation army. we raised more than $600,000. and so what i did, they asked us if i would put it out again, and i said you know we're going to put it out again. there's bianca, our food stylist. let's put it out again and raise more money for salvation army by add being 24 new pages. and a memorial to frank at the end as well. so every penny, again, everybody, it goes to the salvation army, one of the greatest organizations. it's been around since the 1800s. you know your money's going to go to help people. so if you'd like to get this for yourself or as a christmas present, please go to good gifts.org. >> it's a great, great book. and there are recipes in there that you will want to use for thanksgiving or christmas. the best recipes from regis's wife joy, from different people. i even have a recipe in there.

god knows how it got in. it only has two ingredients, i promise, you'll make it in five seconds. >> and this sold out last year. people really wanted it and missed their chance. year. >> as you know, it was a big news event today, charlie sheen came on the morning show, sat down with matt lauer and addressed reports that he is hiv positive. >> we want you warn you, too, if you have small children, we're agoing to be talking a going to , going to be talking about adult things. >> you know there are a lot of rumors out there. and you would like to address them head on. >> i have to. i am here to admit that i am in fact hiv-positive. >> how long you have known about this in when were you diagnosed? >> roughly four years ago. yeah. it started with what i thought,

headaches and migraines and sweating the bid, completely drenched, two or three nights in a row that i was emergency hospitalized. i thought i had a brain tumor. i thought it was over. after a battery of tests and all that crap, they walked in the room and said, boom, hey, what's going on? it's a hard three letters to absorb, you know? it's a turning point in one's life. >> i would think so, yeah. >> he said he told people he thought he could trust about the diagnosis. he told matt that he paid out millions to keep this a secret. matt responded with the question upwards of 10 million and he didn't disagree. he called them shakedowns. he told people about it and called them shakedowns. he said he trusted them. they were deep in my inner circle. my trust turned to their treason, is what he said.

>> and appearing on "today", would put a stop to those pay outs. isn't something coming out in national en inquire enquirer. take a look at his response on previous relationships. >> have you had unprotected sex on any occasion since your diagnosis? >> yes, but the two people i did that with were under the care of my doctor, and they were completely warned ahead of time. >> have you, since the time of your diagnosis, told every one of your sexual partners before you had a sexual encounter that you were hiv positive. >> yes, i have. >> no exception? >> no exception. >> you talk about the transmission of hiv. they talk about risky behaviors. would it be fair to say that you have been involved in all of those risky behaviors? >> negative. you're talking about needles and that whole mess? no. definitely not.

>> do you know how you contracted the virus? >> sitting here today, not entirely, no. no. >> hmm. >> matt did also ask him about his ex-wives. denise richards and brooke mueller to hear what they had to say. here's the response. >> there have been reports that your ex-wife denise richards knew about this for a while, is that true in. >>s that true. >> what about your other ex-wife, brooke mueller. >> she knows about it. >> you were married to her until 2011. >> right. >> you told me have known about their this diagnosis for four years. when you got your diagnosis, did you immediately call her and tell her she should be checked in. >> >>. >> absolutely. >> i guess you're not thinking about those things in the middle of the behavior. >> he said he did a lot of drugs. >> if you're doing that massive amount of drugs, how can you

remember anyway if you were protecting yourself and other people? you would think it would be a big, long blur, don't you think? >> absolutely. >> we wish him all the best, we really do. it's interesting the reaction on facebook and other social media is very positive for him. people are supporting him. forward. >> there are some who talk about ior behavior. switching gears to the "voice", last night. as you know, gwen and blake are dating. he finally addressed the elephant in the room. he was critiquing a singer. and this song's about a booty call. look at what happens. >> i don't think there's ever been a more elegant and classy performance of a song about a booty call.

[ laughter ] in the history of music. gwen sang it to me. [ laughter ] >> okay. thank you, blake. let's move on to pharrell, if we can. fal fa pharrell? >> no one's letting it go. twitter called it the most awkwardly hilarious moment. >> fans said they thought it was blake making it official and they loved seeing gwen blush. >> adele, as you know is going do have a to have a concert tonight. she released another song this morning. young." >> she's still young.

we might be exactly like we were before we realized we're getting older oh, i'm so mad i'm getting old it makes me restless it was just like a movie >> oh, my god, it's all about exes. >> i didn't understand a lot of the words. i don't know. >> oh, my gosh. by the way, adele was at sirius radio yesterday when i was that's correct and she was in the fishbowl and does those q&as. people ask her questions, and she was engaging them by asking them questions. she's so down to earth, walking around in her bare feet. >> that's interesting in november. she's unique. by the way, the song "hello", is

still number one on the billboard hot 100. >> simon cowl posted this picture. it's of him and his mini me watching "jungle book." >> and he captioned this, happiness is a day off work. >> this is cute. a little boy who has four sisters, okay? four younger sisters. >> his name is matthew. >> a sister named natalie. his mother's pregnant. she posted the reveal on facebook, poking fun at the fact that matthew was getting another sister. [ laughter ] >> that's a lot of estrogen. mom laura says they've gotten tons of comments on facebook, many of them men who have been raised around a lot of girls of people always tell her that he will be such a great husband some day.

hopefully so. >> you know the little cupcakes they have? well, they're little bite sized cupcakes. and if you want a sweet fix you take one if you have willpower. these are gluten free. >> that's the one we love, red velvet. >> hits stores today, or ship to all 50 states. >> oh, my gosh. so good. >> a surprise that will blow you away, and we're giving it to five lucky fans a little later. >> and he's a hot dad on tv and in real life, the very handsome, oliver hudson. what happened on "nashville". >> what happened to jeffrey sacare

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take a look. >> which means you must have known gigi. which means -- >> you think i had something to do with his murder, sam? please, you're making yourself crazy. >> stay away from me, dad. >> emma. >> no, dad, stay away. >> ooh, look at that look. look at that look. >> oh. >> you must have fun playing these roles that are so different from what you really are. >> this is the first time i was a father on the show. i read the script and didn't know who my part was. and i read this whole script, and i thought, well, who the helm

>> does that bruise you a little in. >> i've got 8, 5, and 2 and they're watching right now. >> did we talk about "nashville" for a second? hoda, it's over. >> i just say the one that was on november 11 or whenever it was on, and you take a flying leap off a building, why? >> i was doing "scream queen", and it worked out where i couldn't be on "nashville" any more, and i had four episodes, and in those four episodes they decided to kill me. i love the way i went out, there was a real redemption process in those first three where i was getting my life on track. following in love. and then of course they fling me off a building.

>> very happily married. amazing wife. >> look at this. he just came back from a trip. this is huge -- that doesn't even look real. >> 270-pound yellow fin tuna. ten days out to sea, my wife hates me, but she loves me for it. she's amazing that she lets may do these things, two hours to bring in. it bent my wedding ring. i'm not wearing it right now. what's that? >> it's an e, my wife and i were in amsterdam, totally sober and gotta toos. >> what was it like fighting that thing in. >> you want to give up. you get line on the reel, and boom, he's gone again. >> how many people did it take to drag that guy in? >> one, me. >> you did it all by yourself? >> yes, in a process that, i'm going to have sushi waiting for me at home.

from is she an actress as well? >> she was. she was really actually going places, and then we had the baby, first baby. and i said okay, are we ready to continue? and she said no, i'm done. >> she found something she loved better. >> yeah. i know. >> did they love "nashville"? >> yeah, my sister september me a video of herself when i was flung off the building, and she was crying. watching, and then i go, she goes oh. and all of a sudden. >> he is a good actress. >> i was concerned about that. whether that was for my benefit or whether those were true emotions. >> i love, love, love your mom. >> i interviewed your father one time and had a delightful time with him. >> yeah, yeah, yeah. >> he's a great guy. >> he is. >> "scream queens" airs tuesday on fox. >> don't go anywhere. you're going to miss our main event.

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. time for brain teaser tuesday when we put your mind to work with a riddle. >> put on your thinking cap. here is the question. your mother's brother's only brother-in-law is asleep on your couch. >> who is asleep on your couch. >> your mother's brother's only brother-in-law. >> i know. >> you'll find out, after the break. i know!

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we're back with this brain teaser tuesday. >> your mother's brother's only brother-in-law is asleep on your couch, so who's asleep on your couch. and did you think it up? >> the answer is -- >> your father! >> there's a no-brainer. wish you could wake up in the

hair? >> like hoda's in e da hoda's? now you can. >> this is a great segment. we go to bed and it looks okay, and you wake up, and it looks like a mess. >> you don't tie yours up. >> everyone complains to me, whenever you do your hair, my hair, and i love it, and how do i make it last the next day. so here's, i have three -- this is different hair tiles styles to show you. >> their is is is what she looked like before. we'll take this off. >> a little net. >> little net. you can get this to secure there. and make sure. only one hairpin to actually keep it secure. and you bring it into a unicorn bun.

forward a littleshaky, shaky. >> shake it, bring it back. >> it looks even better. >> it really does. explain that unicorn bun. >> it's all about the twist. and the reason it's a unicorn. i will show you how we did it. bring it forward a little bit. forward. so the whole point is to make sure it's right as a unicorn on top of your head, twist it, twist it, twist it. you only need one hairpin to kind of seal it. >> and then pin it and put the net on. >> we have two more to do. so we got to keep moving, baby. >> simone. >> simone. >> look at her hair before. >> let's look at the before. >> see likes her hair trait. what we did here was wrapped her hair. and we kept one roller here for her to make lure

we take these pins off. >> yes, it's only a few pins to keep it secure. >> got a couple more in there, careful. >> she has a little bit layering in her hair, that's why you have to put a little more pins. >> here we go. >> shake it out. >> shake it. remember, you can always shake it. >> oh, what are you talking about? >> did you sleep? >> yeah. >> you can use a blow drier with cool air, just to mess it up. and if you feel like your hair is a little oily scalp, you can use dry shampoo, you can use this anywhere. >> show what you did. >> you put this roller. >> we know about the roller, but the wrap part. >> the wrap, make sure you put a little spray. >> little spray. wrap if all around. >> to take the shape of her head. >> pin, pin all the way around. >> that was awesome.

>> it's very good to invest in a silk pillowcase. >> this is important. we see a silk pillowcase. >> and also creaseless bands, you can get them at sephora. >> let's see sarah. >> this is her before. she likes her hair curly. what we did in here is the cool thing is. >> tee shirt? >> tee shirt. >> you slept with a tee shirt in your hair in. >> i did. it's very comfortable. >> we twist this. >> with a pin. >> one pin. one pin. >> one bobby pin. >> hairpin. >> hairpin. >> so what i would like you to do is shake your hair forward again. >> who knows. >> we have to know these things. come back, please. >> look at this. >> oh, my gosh. >> did he think he was crazy? >> a little crazy. >> why did you put it a tee shirt on? >> to make sure that your hair

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anyway, peeling potatoes is a staple of any table. >> with only nine days to go, our "today" food team called in geoffery zakarian. >> he has the national which is opening tomorrow, but i'm going there tonight! >> you have some in new york city as well. >> i couldn't help myself. let's have a cocktail. this is vodka, potato vodka, ah-ha. >> ah-ha! >> a little champagne. >> cheers. >> some herbs. >> you know, if i, i could do that with a potato. >> taste it. >> there's a lot of vodka going

on there, which makes it delicious. >> their is is your show. so potatoes are good. this is a dish that's no-fail. i like to do a few tips to make it quicker and more successful. so onions. it's a scalloped potato or potato au gratin. today we have yukon gold. >> these are not the best to whip, are they? because they're starchy. you need an idaho potato. >> you do not wash them. you want that starch. that starch is your friend. >> so after you peel them, you don't wash them. >> you add a little half and half. >> that looks like a lot. >> it isn't. then you add some butter. we're starting the engine of the potato gratiner

early. see how it's started to thicken up? notice it's not drowning, but what's happening is the starch is coming out and starting to koom. there. >> it's well on its way. >> when you put cold potatoes in the oven, sometimes it's cooked over here. >> we're going to add some of this, this is beautiful garlic. fresh thyme. >> and what's other? >> lemon, a little lemon zest. >> okay. we're go being to stir that. about a minute. don't mean to rush anybody, but. >> we're going to put that in here. no particular order. doesn't matter. >> here, kath, try this. >> hoda's getting bossy. >> i just want to make sure we get everything. >> a little cheese, some more potato, look what you've got in front of you.

>> can't get it on the dad gone fork. here we go. >> is that good? >> mm. >> everything you do is perfect. >> hoda, i like french fries. >> no cream, no butter. if you have lactose issues. >> hoda does! >> i like it with the lemon, that's nice. >> no butter, just olive oil. and the peace de resistance. we've taken some sweet potatoes. i love sweet potatoes, and we've had a lot of sweet potatoes creamed and all that. this is roasted with olive oil, ginger and lemon. >> how long? >> 45 minutes. they have to be really cooked. we take them out warm and make a

vinaigrette it's prerpgs french but really healthy. beautiful. and that's it. so you can have that done ahead of time and garnish it. >> look how beautiful the plate looks. >> we can garnish it like this. >> you used pomegranate seeds. >> you bring this out to the table. it as really beautiful. you garnish with everything here. almonds. >> mm-hm. >> pomegranate. scallions. >> if you want to stick with the no dairy thing, leave off the feta. >> you really want to make it delicious, you leave off the scallions, too. >> my gosh! geoffrey! >> to get these recipes, go to

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the citi concert series on "today", is proudly presented to you by citi. after taking on the role in le mis, you know he's big enough for hoda and kathie lee. >> welcome to new york. >> what are you going to sing for us, alfie? >> i'm going to sing "bring him home." >> get the clean kleenex out.

come hear my prayer in my you have always been there be not afraid let him rest heaven bles bring him home bring him home bring him home he's like the son i might have

known if god had granted me a son one by one how soon they fly on and on and i am old and will be gone bring him to me bring him joy he is loved

you can play you can hear let him be let him live if i die let me die let him live bring him home bring him home

[ applause ] >> woo! thank you. ihodas. thank you. >> he will be on broadway until the 28th. don't be left out in the code. you might be a winner when we give it away. >> it's time for spankin'. but first, it's "today", on nbc!

before we say good-bye, we want to make five lucky viewers very happy because it's time to give it away. >> this week's prize is a snowblower. >> the first one to operate by battery, no gas, no oil, no tuneups, it starts with a push of a button. >> the first one is susan shmollhousen. >> i have nancy from sherwood, arkansas. >> debly hundley from chesterfield, virginia. >> how about this, jamie mess trella.