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he's under this artist banner of an artist you need to know. and he's going to perform live for us. he's a huge youtube star, by the way. >> i can't wait. also ambush makeover thursday. and our glam squad hit the plaza and two teachers wanted fresh looks for the spring. we'll see how they look later on. >> and alex is in the kitchen. >> oh, yes! >> actress, laura prepon from "orange is the new black" and "that '70s show." >> you're cooking for us? >> i can't wait. >> multitalented. >> i try, i try. >> actress, chef, you do it all. >> we'll talk about that in a bit. we have just a big congratulations to a guy who is a friend of our show's and is so much fun. charlie walk is the president of republic -- the republic records group that reps ariana grande, weekend, everybody. we had a din din to celebrate his presidency.

that's haylee seinfeld and elvis and roseanna and a bunch of people there. congrats to you, charlie. >> i know you had a fun night. she walked in and thought -- >> i know. >> i shouldn't have done it. >> somebody said a skinny margarita -- it's tequila with just lime on the rocks. >> yes. >> and when you sip them, they're tasty and delicious, and you're not -- >> i actually -- i think that with tequila and soda -- this sounds like a boost. tequila, soda, lime, just a little bit, moderation. do you moderate? >> i moderate and also -- >> tell the truth. >> i like to get there. that's my thing. like, i don't have time to be lingering over wine, okay? i like to arrive. >> except for at 10:00 in the morning. 10:00 in the morning, you can linger. >> yeah. >> speaking of good tequila, george clooney. >> i love this tequila. there was also some big news yesterday. sat down with the bbc and revealed he plans to quit film acting very soon. >> this was shocking to us.

>> he's the biggest star in the world. >> ever quit? this is what he says the reason is. 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. we first heard just those two comments. we were both shocked. clooney seems like one of those guys who doesn't care about aging. he just seems like, you know, he'll just go with the aging process. i was surprised. he talked to the bbc and that's what he said. >> i'm surprised. when you think about the way you look -- it has to do with appearances, obviously. do you ever care? >> i don't. >> tell the truth. >> you know i don't. i know you don't. we don't. >> and when we say tell the truth, it's because we really don't. i think sometimes we should a little more. >> how many times have we heard someone say, your spanx are out. how many tweets that said what is wrong with you? day after day. >> how many times has joanne said close your legs because i'm

a sense of doing what you love, and not worrying about the repercussions of the way you look. >> i think -- i think some people aren't that self-aware. like, i don't -- i'm not paying attention to -- i don't feel like i'm paying attention to me while we're sitting here. i think some people -- they're conscious of how they sit. >> how they look. >> he also says this. he said he's trying to pick up films that work best for him but as he gets older there are fewer parts available. >> i think that may be true. you kind of 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? he's 54. and by the way, he's hot! >> hot! >> if we had a picture of him without his shirt on, it would encourage him to -- >> yes. and by the way, he's like quintessential hollywood. there are very few people you look at and think that's hollywood class and glamour and all those things.

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? if he goes into that -- he may look -- >> in front of everybody! >> old! >> in front of all of us. >> really old. >> very old. we know his film, "hail caesar" don't do didn't do well. >> and talking about a picture with a with his shirt off. >> orlando bloom. >> do you like him? >> yeah. 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. >> nobody -- >> go straight for -- ooh. hello, orlando. >> old looks like he's sucking it in a little. yes, he does. >> sucking in his stomach? >> yes, he is. he knows there is a camera. >> you know when you have to

butt cheeks to get the extra workout? >> no, no, no. self aware. remember we were talking about self aware? he's sucking it in and walking. >> if that's what he looks like when he's sucking it in, i'm okay with that. >> they're dating. it's confirmed according to e they're a couple. i think they're a cool match. i don't know. katy perry who i saw with what's his name -- crazy -- >> russell. more about personality than looks. >> i think she's unique and interesting. i think they're a good match. >> i like her. i love when we're talking about people we don't love at all. good match. we think they're a good match. never met them but i'm sure they're fab. >> tina fey was at the oscars, and you know when you're talking about the oscars, we were talking about the ratings are low, and some people said it was because of there was that white only thing at the oscars. some said because nobody knew what the movies were, some people said because there wasn't a lot of star power.

husband said because it got boring in the middle. honey, are you still watching? and there was snoring. >> here's what she said the problem was. she thinks that in oscar acceptance speeches people are trying to send a message. she talked to howard stern and said this is some real hollywood [ bleep ], guys pick a lane. why are you yelling about corporate greed and some of the other things that people -- >> i actually love this. because i do think that the people watching at home who have like two little kids and crap all their house. >> and trying to make -- >> trying to make ends meet. i'm not saying that's me, but we're in our pajamas and crap spilled in front of it. and they look so good and yelling about something that -- what does this have to do about the fact that you're a good actor? >> sometimes you want date of birth to be entertained and they see it as a platform and you have so manyca zillions of viewers and this is my time.

difference in some ways. but i think when it becomes too much is what she was taking. all these mixed messages, right? >> i totally agree. we have to do i-hoda. i've been dreaming about this song for the last three days. >> she really has talked about it a lot. >> okay. this is a song -- it's called " sax like playing the sax. i loved "uptown funk." this one feels like that kind of song! >> you think is going to be the next -- >> it's hard to learn all the words. just remember "play that sax." >> okay. >> okay, go. >> go.

can you play that sax . >> i never heard of this. >> it's new. brand new. it's hot. get ready. get ready. >> here it comes. this is the part we're all going to be able to do together. here we go. but if you wanna hear me sing you better play that sax >> i like it! >> not as good as "uptown funk" but i like it. >> we're going the wrong way. oh, yeah, we're down here. is that better? no? it's called "sax" by le fluor east. >> where did you hear it? >> i heard it from a friend who dropped me that track. i like saying stuff like that.

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it is thirsty thursday, time to transform two lucky ladies into super hotties with ambush makeovers. >> our glam team scoured the plaza early for two fans who wanted a brand-new look. >> everybody, now. louis licari, la la la la >> thank you everybody. >> and vana roberts rosci. >> before we get to our ladies,

>> i sure did. >>.. with the cutler salon to create something called licari cutler salon! >> and wait until you see the talent. it is so exciting. the energy level is over the top. and we have never -- i think it's never been better. and i only see the sky is the limit. >> good! >> same location, louis? >> same location, yeah. >> congratulations. all right, kids. how was it? you guys were out there on the plaza. a lot of hats and a lot of coats. >> oh, my god, yes. and with zannah -- >> zana, zannah. >> that's my upstate new york accent. that's what that is. it was so much fun. because, you know, we just picked these two ladies that were just so excited to be ambush makeovers. >> the first lady is jewel wilson, 66 years old from tempe, arizona. jewel is a retired teacher for the visually impaired. she is here on a girls' trip. it's her daughter megan's first

she sticks to jeans and t-shirts. let's take a listen to her story. >> jewel, what do you most want out of this makeover? >> i would like skin products to help with the wrinkles and the old age. >> and your daughter is here, as well. what do you want for mom? >> i just her to feel beautiful and amazing and get a little fancy. >> and best friends. >> best friend of 50 years. i just want her to be happy. >> oh, i love this. we're going to have so much fun. are you ready? >> yes, i'm ready! >> don't you love it? okay, we see megan and best friend gail. >> don't look. >> keep it on. blind folds on. i'll let you know when to take it off, okay? here is jewel wilson before. all right, jewel, let's see the new you! >> all right, guys, are you ready to take off your blindfolds? take off your blindfolds, kids. >> oh, my god. >> jewel -- >> who is it?

>> turn around. are you ready? spin around. here's your mirror. >> oh, my god! >> what do you think? >> you look -- >> awesome! >> why don't you look right here at camera 12. look what's happening. louis, talk hair. >> okay. 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. a bit blonder, which is fantastic. she can keep this up herself at home. we gave her this great haircut, which is appropriate for the fine hair texture. >> good job. kids, what do you guys think? >> beautiful. >> it's amazing! >> what are you wearing? >> the power of the dress, as well. this tranls formed you. obviously a beautiful royal blue. the shape is good on any figure. and the belt hits at the right

>> who is that dress? >> this is -- la la la. >> check it out. >> i'm so sorry. >> i'm just drawn to it. >> new bisciotti. >> ann taylor. >> round of applause! >> i'm so excited. the next person is ellen menenda. let's see her story. she is also a retired teacher. she has been retired and is playing tennis and golf. so she's mostly in athletic clothes. she is 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 so excited to be selected. i'm going to be beautiful tonight with my son and his husband. and my friends. and i would like to be beautiful for the show. >> well, you already are. but we're going to make it a little bit more. and best friend?

she's healthy, athletic, but a little glam. >> all right. so we're going to go for glam. big-time glam. great. >> oh, my gosh. okay. she's also, by the way, a retired teacher. she's from englewood, florida, 63. she's here with her best friend, gail and her son, wade. are you guys excited? >> very! >> keep your blindfolds on. come on out, he will ellen! >> oh! ellen! ellen! you look amazing! >> okay, guys. take off your blindfolds. >> oh, my god! >> what do you guys think? >> i love it. >> turn around! >> soak it in. soak it in. >> oh, my goodness! >> we might need some kleenex. >> gail, do you need a kleenex? >> you need one too. okay, dana needs one too.

>> i don't know who that is! >> let's look at the before and after. tell us what you did here, louis. the hair looks fab. >> first of all, you're not a jock any more. you've got that great body, but let me tell you. you have a whole different look. you're very glamorous. we did the hair. she looks like an actress. you really do. >> a movie star! >> a movie star. >> jana! >> great haircut, and, of course, just made the haircut a little deeper. and, yeah. >> i love the idea of this vest dress. it's casual, it still works with your lifestyle. you're very athletic, you've got an amazing body, we needed to show that off. i love the addition of jewelses. you can take this piece and wear it with pants and a t-shirt. >> guys, we have to ask, are you going out on the town tonight? >> we are! beautiful. >> beautiful! >> and you look beautiful! >> oh, come on. >> round of applause! >> thank you, guys! >> amazing.

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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 per situate 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. it's 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 this. >> don't be pushy. >> pushy! >> i get it.

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. this is one where an in-person interaction is your best bet. don't e-mail, don't call. 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 important -- if we were standing like this right now with you, you would know we are not open to you, right? >> so if we go like this --

not that open. >> different segment. different segment. >> what's a good body language to you? >> this is all great advice, like, for a et closed. >> and you're smiling. >> depends what kind of meeting! >> 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 rights 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 is. but if you can demonstrate that you can take that insight from somebody else on your team, use

it's only going to build their trust further for the next conversation. >> how do you 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 babel on like we're doing. short and sweet? >> you're going to be the most 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? you know what -- it's 10:00 in

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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 ale wants from a really young age and really horrible food sense activities. 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. >> thank you. >> and the the first scene, actually that we had to do together was a shower scene where i was naked.

>> 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 i think 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 put coconut flakes in there with some hot. in a blender, hot water.

want to it turn it on -- >> lucky for us, it's already -- >> whoa! >> there we go. >> all right. we did it. >> okay. >> and look how balanced that is. >> i know. 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 for -- soak it for an hour, overnight. >> this is some almond flour. so this is what we're going to do now.

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, couplin, cayenne, garlic powder. >> 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. >> you say people starve themselves but this is a real meal. >> absolutely. a local lifestyle plan.

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, troy sivan.

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the citi concert series on "today" is proudly presented to you by citi. australian singer/songwriter and actor, troye sivan has been performing in front of audiences for the past 12 years, which iserate is iserate is iserate pretty remarkable since he's only 20 years old. >> his youtube channel has more than 4 million subscribers and also has been viewed more than 230 million times. >> his debut album is getting

>> 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 trying hard not to fall on the way home

down down kissing up on fences and up on walls on the way home i guess it's all working out now cause there's still too long to the weekend too long till i drown in your 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 wild wild

white noise in the mind won't calm down you're all i think about running on the music and night highs but when the light's out it's me and you now now cause there's still too long 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 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 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!

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