>> annouorncer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeer plaza. >> hello, hodi, that's what we live for. it's fun day monday. welcome back, sweetheart. it's nice to be back. great show if you missed the

it was a big night for miranda lambert. everybody was talking a does. fun day monday, also money saving monday. before you head to the grocery store or department store, we're going to give you some great apps that will help you save a lot of coin. >>ica we have the best selling aurt, i don't know how she comes up with the plothlines. st sellers. >> by the way, where were you? >> in the keys. ocean reef. we've had a home there for so many years. my kids grew up there and we made a lot of friends through the years. ann neilson, a wonderful artist, it was her birthday.

beautiful reef gallery run by mytufriend ruth elliot. there we are. >> sweet. >> i think we have -- she sold hehouse, brought 30 paintings down. that's gorgeous. we don't need that many pictures of us. want to show her artwork. i guess we're not going to do it. about 30 paintings and she sold about 27 before the show was even over. >> how cool. >> everybody relates to her beautiful twork. >> hers are gorgeous. house. >> so much of what she does is for charity. we love her. club. >> i did. it was a beautiful lunch full of beautiful people. women. and these are all these great people, meredith and the gang. >> uh-oh. >> would you like to hear it? >> no. okay. do it. >> everyone in dallas wants to say hey.

one, two, three -- >> welcome back, kathie lee! [ applause ] >> thank you, ladies. isn't dallas a great town. >> loved it. >> all the ladies are just so put together. >> by the way, the dresses were awesome. everyone had awesome dresses. by the way we celebrate -- we celebrated his birthday at the rangers game. look who is behind us. then we looked up at the jumbotron, "happy birthday, joe! love hoda. >> did people boo or were they happy for you. >> they were indifferent. >> you don't know what you're going to get. you really don't. >> by the way, those rangers games, i had not been to one. >> they are exciting.

they hit the puck. >> joel plays, so i was understanding as we went. i didn't realize how fun it would be. couple of drinks and it's really fun. >> i missed my hoda time, my s ks like he should be with oak ridge boys. >> album of the year. so humble. he got up and said stuff like, thank you so much. let's let the writer do the talking. always come back home >> that's his

>> we didn't get to hear him sing. >> limited on time and show. >> and kaching. >> carrie underwood performed. everybody talking aboutcot going to be all right >> go. >> don't you love her. >> i love her legs. >> she's power. >> she is. >> her nowcut. >> she knows who she is. >> she's comfortable in her own beautiful skin. >> yeah. >> tim mcgraw sang "humble and nd." purchase this is that gorgeous song. take a listen.

>> by the way, that should be the theme of those awards. when i was watching, i watched every person that got up and got an award and no one for a second bragged. they all gave the credit away. that's the first thing they did. this the writer, i shouldn't even be up here. everybody was doing it. >> they it. they say it's going to be a hit. >> it will be a hit. not enough whiskey

not enough w skey to s the light not enough whiskey make it all all right it's time to say good night >> he stays in tune. >> remember when bob dylan came out and everyone we , what is that voice. right? then, he's awesome. >> we loved him. we loved kiefer first. >> good for him. let's have him on. that would be great. >> also another music award iheartadio awards. the big win toddler was taylor swift. she won four awards. she's always winning. best female tist, est album of the year, best tour and most amenable moment. this was her acceptance speech. she confused people because she mentioned the guy's name. his name is adam.

>> his real that. i love you guys so much. thank you i heart. >> good night. >> she said it out loud. >> are we going to see her mooning, mooning over hi >> calvin once dance artist of the year so fans went crazy. they love how taylor was admiring him giving the award. >> all of you guys, i love you. thank you so much. >> she's like -- >> but he didn't thank her. >> yes. >> he did? no, hn didn't. >> he wants to take that back. she thanked who went first. >> he did. >> he went first and forgot to

second. >> we always need amanda because she actually watches everything. >> can we talk about the commercial that's out, apple commercial, apple's music. just take a look at her in this commercial. it's good. gosh. is she all right? i fell for it. she fell for it. >>hey the way, i downloaded apple music after that. i didn't have that -- i didn't know whatdthat was. i was like, what's she talking about. u can run to a'tempo. and then t to one of the

they have to give her a legendary oscar one of these days. doris day. look at her. she just celebrated her 92nd birthday. >> beautiful. she was my daddy's favorite singer, doris day and ella fitzgerald. mother's day is coming up i'm longing to linger to dawn >> it was effortless for her. >> like her acting. >> jus picture, she gave up people a long time ago for dogs. just get rid of people and live with animals. >> then you're happy. >> all right. so we want to give a deserving mom an ultimate day off. >> head where.

your life very, very special. >> maybe a deserving lady. go also want your funny mom moments from spring break to birthday parties. everyone has a parenting fail. >> just a mess up, which we've all done. >> which i'm sure mother wouldn't like to you tell the whole world. go to facebook and send photos and videos. >> shoutout. susie welch talking about couples who go into business together, the pros and cons. >> we've got lots of good stuff coming up but we can't do it without you. >> exactly. >> what's happening, hoda? >> our favorite things coming up. >> so is today's buzz. >> good. >> right after this, these messages, whatever. okay.

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>> today with hollywood headline, fandango correspondent. hello. we're so happy you're here. >> bucket list. >> right now. never thought i would do this. >> you're adorable. we're happy to have you. >> acm awards we're talking about miranda lambert, her win but something else they were buzzing about. >> miranda won seventh in a row female vocalist of the year, which is incredible. she performs a keith urban, also on the red carpet with her new boyfriend. he's a singer. those two look so good together and happy. i'm not sure. >> he looks very cute. i like him. >> he is cute. >> so the most buzzed about moment, probably, at the awards

let's listen and talk about it. i was in my coat of many colors mama made for me i think begging you don't take my man >> i love dolly's music. how cute does katy look, her country music outfit. later on she presented dolly with an award for her movie "coat of many colors." >> which was huge. >> he produced. >> blake was at these awards. his girlfriend gwen stefani was on "snl." >> she performed two tracks from her new album. >> number one on the billboard. she's rocking it. >> single artist. >> this is what it feels like and feels pretty good for the moment. number one on the billboards

from her boyfriend blake shelton. she performed in a funny sketch. blake tweeted her to say, can you? can you wear them home? she said she would. later on she changed into a very racy, afterparty ck would look awesome. >> if you drop something, you must have to have someone get it for you. >> you have people for that when you're supernova. >> she looks great. >> drew barrymore, sad news for had her. >> really sad. some celebrity breakups just get you. this one really did it for me. drew barrymore, married almost foyour years. >> that's a record for her. >> marriage. >> it looked like it was working.

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you were chosen. you are a homemaker who lives with your husba of 37 years. their daughter emily away at graduate school in texas but they don't let distance come between them. one of their favorite things to do is call each other every day and talk about their favorite klg and hoda moments. ambush makeover and everyone has a story.ybecause emily is graduating this year, linda is hoping to win so she can take her on a trip to celebrate. we're wishing you good luck. >> you can do this. for your trivia question. 15 seconds and one guess to wind the grand prize. are you ready? >> every wednesday we play a weekly trivia game called "who knew?" we ask our fans tough questions. when the players get the answers wrong they never go empty handed. here is the question, what do folks who answer incorrectly receivn as a gift. a, a box of candy. b, a ka

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hamilton bridge. it's 10ld7 on this monday, april 4th. good morning, i'm michael gargiulo. yankee fans will have to wait one more day to see basevall in the bronx this year because th aftetnoon's ofome opener has been postponed due to the weather. the two teams will make up the game tomorrow, so the game scheduled to start at 1:05 tomorrow afternooneafter the opening day ceremonies. the mets, of course, started their season last n ht in kansas city, losing 4-3. check of the weather, rain on and off, some snow, especially north and west of the city, up to two inches of accumulation possible. 52 for the high. tonight it's going to taper off and be cold, 27 degrees. tomorrow sunny, breezy, 42. thursday 59. that will be good. coming up on the "today" show, it's sharon epperson with deduction tips for the season's

i've got to pay >> money saving monday. do you ant to know how to get discounts at the supermarket? >> yes, indeed. would you like to get paid for walking into a store. >> yes. how about awards for free stuff. >> yes, yes, yes. >> we've got free apps to download. >> here to show us how to make a good frugal living is frugal living expert. >> hi, how are you? everybody wants to save money. >> absolutely.

headlines we should fall under. one is price matching we would all love to do. you go to a store and see something and say, boy, i wonder if that's cheaper someplace else. >> a lot of easy apps to use. one of my favorite is flipp apps, f-l-i-p-p. it has all the grocery store flyers, all the flyers in your area, take them to stores. instead of multipl stores, search within the app. sene the per deal, show it at the register at walmart. they will price match and you don't have to run around. >> do they all price match or say go get it. depends on the store. walmart, target, some home improvement. this is an easy way to look around. >> what's the price jump app. >> it's really cool. what you can do with price jump app, it actually scans bar codes.

it tells you where the best price is. you can either price match it at the store, or you can buy it online and get it shipped to your house. >> are stores liking this or this is such a pain. >> they like it because you're spending money in their store, right, not the other store. you have other things to buy. >> next category, cash back on purchase. >> cash back on purchase. two great, checkout51 and ibr ibotta. let's say there's bananas n ag sale. go into the apps. they have an offer for grapes, or onions, salad mix, great fruit. if you're buying things anyway, just buy them. ke a picture of your receipt and they will give you cash back. >> who does? >> checkout51. >> they send you. >> they send you money. if you're buying things anyway. >> i don't understand that. >> if you're buying them anyway,

take a quick picture of it and you get cash back. like honey nut cheerios. you can get it back that way. it's just a super easy way to save money. >>is they send money. >> they send you cash back as well. you can see the offers. >> next category, grocery. >> send me money. i'm still trying to figure t out. >> give you money back for buying certain things. >> okay. >> another one, a lot of people use coupons. another great app is favado. you can go into the app and find, let's say you want to go to cvs. you can go in there and say, colgate is free this week. let's see how to do that. it shows you all the coupons available for you, where to find the coupons inside the app, in the store. yalou can make a list, e-mail it to your spouse, keep it with you. it tells you how to get free stuff.

toothpaste -- if i want to buy colgate. >> for free and money back? >> it will tell you exactly where to find the coupon, where to find it. you don't have to do anything. it keeps it all in -- >> how do they stay in business. >> category reward apps. >> i'm blowing your mind. >> all this money. >> shopkick app. you walk in the store and you get ticks. >> yeah. you can get one, even scan items. i know, i'm not crazy. >> those are all good. >> understood. tax time, tips to help you save, even more money. >> plus a new thriller you're in

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it's been nearly 40 years since she published her first suspense novel. she hasn't slowed down a bit writing at least one new novel every year. >> seems like every month. talking about queen of suspense, best selling author, mary higgins clark. >> so beloved. newest page turner crime thriller called "as time goes by." >> mary, we're so happy to have you. >> it's always a joy to be with you, you know that. >> you were a snowbird down in

>> yes but it was cold down there. >> you come up with different plots every time this. one at the heart of this is a tv journalist, right? >> yes. >> how did you come up with the story line for this one, mar. >> it's about a 43-year-old woman who is accused of murdering her alzheimer's husband. he had early alzheimer's, eight years now. e night before his death, she said, "i can't take it anymore." >> she was over it. >> in the morning he's dead. she's alone with him in the house and the alarm is on. so we go from there. >> i like it already. >> you were talking 53dbooks you've written so far. how do you come up with a brand-new -- what's it start with? what's the germ of an idea. >> it may be something i read in the newspaper. i think, that's a plot. i take the embr, . >> that

birth family, birth parents, is this right? something like that? >> she's been raised happily with her family. but when she was three, she said, why don't i look like you? dark eyes and hair and the others are blond. >> if you're going to come up with a great title for murder vel about e and hoda. >> oh, i have before. i was thinking about it. >> executive producer. suddenly she told you two, you're off. >> okay. >> the next morning -- >> ageism. >> yes. well, the next morning you're sitting talking about it on air and people are sending in complaints. you read them. then you go over to the food table.

hoda, you step on something sqavuishy. it's the executive producer's hand. >> hand? dead under the table. >> because she's dead. >> she had a carving knife. >> carving knife. >> that was me. >> we call it "come to the table." >> 'n' come to the table." >> that is good. the wine is poisoned because of you. >> poison the wine. >>ar that's another one. tanother plot where you are drinking poisoned wine. >> i'm sorry. >> and you are drinking blood. hoda might. >> sick. can we talk about something else? >> the title is "bottom's up." >> if someone watching this really does want to write a crime novel, is there any kind of basic advice you can give since you've written so many.

mind has to go in that way. if you want to know what to write, look at your book shelf. what do you like to read? if it's romance, you'll be g d at that. suspense, if it's sciencee fiction, if it's nonfiction. >> do what you love. >> that's your clue to what you can write. >> good. great advice. thank you, mary. >> what miss rowling did, right? >> mary. >> we love you. >> congratulations with your new book. >> "time goes by." >> tax tips for everybody from if you have allergy congestion, muddling through your morning is nothing new. ...your nose is the only thing on your mind... ...and to get relief, anything is fair game. introducing rhinocort allergy spray from the makers of zyrtec

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you have exactly two weeks from today to file that tax return. so if you're buckling down and getting it done this week, we

>> here to test us on the deductions you're allowed to take and the ones you're not allowed to take, cnbc's personal finance correspondent sharon epperson. >> hi, girl. >> you know, there are tax breaks you can take at various times of your life. you really need to know which ones you can take. you're going to ring that bell if you t ink the statement i make is true. only if you think it's true, don't ring the bell. >> if you don't think it's true. >> if it's false. >> when you have the answer. >> when you have the answer ring it. >> millennials, who have moved. back in with mom and dad. you never have to file a tax return if you live with your parents, even if they -- >> kathie lee. >> false. >> you are right. it depends on your income, if you make over $6300, you still have to file that tax return. you may even want to anyone to get a refund on the taxes. >> that's right. >> next one, retirees. you just recently retired. you have started getting soc l security benefits.

some of those benefits. hot.da. >> yes, you have to pay taxes on social security. >> false. >> it is true. >> on a portion, depending, again, on your income, plus half the social security benefits you may have to pay. >> you may have to. >> all right. you just started a business, it's a jewelry business and you ve it. it's on etsy. you only made $600. you don't have to file a return. true or false. >> make $600. yeah, you do, i would guess. >> that's true. self-employment. $400 or more. >> $400 or more. >> $400 or more self-employment. >> you make more than $400 and you're a kid. it's not so little. >> stop yelling. >> you just got divorced.

>> no. >> no. >> unfortunately you cannot. okay. you change jobs and you had to move to a different location and changing your job. the relocation expenses for your pet are tax deductible, true or false? kathy. >> no, not for your pet, everything else probably. >> your job doesn't pay for the relocation and you have to pay for it out of your own pocket, moving expenses, some are tax deductible, including your pet. your car? what's next? >> you bought a house, upgraded all the appliances in the house. you wanted that energy star model, the most efficient one. can you get a tax credit for that. >> probably. >> no. >> energy efficient appliances like refrigerator, washer/drier, those are not tax -- you can't

you may get a tax break on larger things. >> tiebreaker. >> let's do a tiebreaker. >> 30 seconds. >> last thing, you file an extension, you still have to pay your taxes on april 18th, true or false. >> you know that. >> false. >> if you owe money, you do not t an extension to pay. only an extension to file. so you still have to pay. >> i didn't know that. all right. thanks, sharon. >> wait a minute. >> a gift. >> who hasn't done taxes yet? >> a calculator. it's on my phone. >> thank you. >> coming up -- it is. >> all right. >> but first this is "today" on

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