from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. it is friday, april 8th and that is the life by fifth harmony. we have an interesting show for you today. we have a mother/daughter duo you don't want to mess around

they're the stars of hgtv's "good bones" where they take sledge hammers and take houses apart. >> they have goggles and we're supposed to break walls. >> if i can do to a wall what i've been known to do to a pinata, be careful. >> and "say yes to the dress," some of these lucky teens will be able to show off their stylish new looks. >> and we're going to sit down with the littlist boss of the movie. >> i'm dying to see that movie. >> you can go to the movie with boots tonight. one of the few weekends you're

>> savannah, matt, and hoda were featured on the power list. >> one person looked shocked and one person looked like they deserved to be there. you choose which one. >> carol alt, megyn kelly and look at laren spencer, that doesn't happen too often. >> it's bloody mary weekend. it's a festival. >> this one is unique. it's made with vodka, strawberry and tomato juice and balsamic service. that's been prepared for us by evan white. >> we're always honest here. we love bloody marys but i'm

our thing, you can't take it personally. >> just keep an open mind. it's a nontraditional mix. >> nontraditional! >> that means buyer beware. >> remember, it's strawberry, it's going to be sweet. i'm just telling you. can i tell you something? it's sweet and savory in one swallow. go. >> i'm giving it a shot. >> take another sip. >> oh, evan, if i have to. >> think spring, strawberries. >> it's actually good. it really is. >> hey, congratulations on that.

how about the nobel peace prize. >> but you liked it. >> not that much really. >> but there's all kinds of bloody marys. where is it, in one place? >> it's in brooklyn this sunday. you said it was all weekend. >> you could drink bloody marys all weekend. >> why are you harassing our guest guest? >> last night if you were in front of a tv, it was the last very time you're going to see "american idol" after 15 seasons. it was one of those finales i think was perfect. the finalists were two from mississippi. it was laporscha and trent. and the winner was trent.

clickity clacked on line. and they said not only did trent get a music deal, so did laporscha. >> the original judge returned, a surprise appearance by simon. >> apparently they really didn't know he was going to be there. they thought he couldn't make it. they really were surprised, huh? >> so that was big. he was back. and they brought back all the finalists. look at this performance. it was such a group. if that's not going to be the best sounding choir in the world with all those voices. >> and i like them all in white. that's a very cool idea. >> and the song was something "one voice." kelly clarkson taped her performance last week because she's very, very pregnant.

sang an acapella version of the song she won with. some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this some people search forever for that one special wish oh, i can't believe it's happening to me some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this [ cheers and applause ] >> she is a great singer. >> and to think of how her life has changed since she was the first winner. >> she was a waitress from texas, right? and she just opened that mouth and sang those notes and went, oh, my gosh, what else is out there? that was the genius of -- who

>> carrie underwood from ada, oklahoma. i've been to ada. >> she is something special. she got up there and she sang "something in the water."

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okay, we have the mother/daughter duo that know how to swing a ledge hammer. they star in the hgtv series called "bone." they tear down properties only to rebuild them to look better than ever. >> today they're going to teach us how it's done. that's why we're dressed like that. >> we don't have walls because we tear everything down. but.

>> electricity, plumbing, gas lines. >> so these are things you might have behind the wall. >> can you tell sometimes in there's something behind it? >> there's a tool you can find it. or you can pound. >> pounding won't tell you where wires are. >> turn the gas off. >> that's a drain pipe for your toilet. if you punch through that, you're going to be real sorry. >> so don't do it. >> if your water is off, it will spurt for a minute and then stop. >> make sure your wall is not supporting anything in your house. >> like what? >> like the floor.

>> if your floor joists run this way and your floor runs that way, that's fine. if your floor runs this way and the joists run this way, don't touch it. >> oh, boy. >> so wait a second. once you -- god, this thing is heavy. what the heck is this? >> it's a ten-pounder. can you do a low swing. >> i can? >> yeah. >> i have a question. >> this one is heavy. club, okay? >> okay. >> this is how i like to do it. heels. >> give it another one. here? what are you doing? go ahead. give her some room. >> don't do anything -- >> oh, no, be careful.

>> oh, you hit the electrical wire. >> so we're going to show you how you can do it with no tools at all. >> my legs are much stronger than anything else. >> are you kidding? >> it's the most effective method. >> and how do you get the pieces out? >> you pull them out. >> why do you have all the other tools? >> that was just to give you options. >> but there's like a beam in there. >> that's the stud wall. so how do you know not to hit that? >> it doesn't matter if you hit that, you're taking the wall down. >> that was fun. >> aren't we going to see any befores and afters? because you guys are famous for it? >> no, that's it. >> that's it? >> we got dressed for this? you can catch new episodes of "good bones" tuesday on hgtv.

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it's a rite of passage for most teen-agers, one they're going to remember for the rest of their lives and we're talking about the prom. >> a survey found families spend close to $900 on everything from tickets to flowers. so tlc known for "say yes to the dress" is helping with their say yes to the prom initiative. >> students are getting treated to free makeovers. we got to tag along with 50 high school seniors who got the red carpet treatment just in time for prom. >> i know the prom is kind of lame so if you don't want to go, it's really no biggie. >> the prom. it's a high school ritual romanticized in many movies. but it could also come with a

that's why tlc created "say yes to the prom," to help remove the financial burden but also to build self-confidence among the participants. and who better to help style them rar than the fashion director of "say yes to the dress." >> hunting through the 2,000 beautiful dresses for the perfect fit. then comes the shoes. accessory, alterations, which all help make the look complete. it's a wonderful day that is especially for students like senior nicole. >> it means a lot to me. it means less of a strain on my mom to try and fine dress, shoes. prom is a crazy time and senior year itself is expensive so for this kind of blessing to come, it's amazing. >> and this year the program has

it's the first time the senior boys are included, which makes happy. >> we want all students to feel great about themselves, beautiful in their gowns, handsome in their tux and feel confident when they leave today. >> and then the glam squad got to work on hair and make-up. then there was only one thing left to do, strut their stuff down the runway. when the prom is over and the music stops playing, the event is truly more than just a dress or tuxedo. >> i hope we can reward a lot of young men and women with these beautiful gowns and tuxedos. build their confidence and enjoy life. >> i love that! that is awesome. >> and we're going to meet some of the lucky students here with monte durham with some of the

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look there at the hamilton bridge. fans will soon be filling citi field for the mets home opener. the mets will raise its national league championship banner before they take on the philadelphia phillies. pregame ceremonies scheduled for 12:30, but gates open in just about a half hour, just after 11:00. checking the weather now, mix of sun and clouds, 52 is the high and a cold 37 degrees tonight. look at tomorrow, rain and snow by noon. a light slushy accumulation possible west of the city, don't get me started. sunday mostly sunny, high of 48. chilly and rainy next week. up next on the "today" show, luxurious looking styles for less. join us again at noon and all day long at nbcnewyork.com.

before the break we showed you some deserving high school students who got all glammed up with courtesy of tlc's "say yes to the prom." >> with us is the host, monte durham. >> hey. >> by the way, i love your retro tux. is that from the 70s? >> yeah. and we're finding the guys are

ing back to the ruffles. >> are you sure? our first student is ashley. she's a gymnast and -- >> number one trending in prom, split piece or two piece. the slim jersey knit skirts, comfortable, they don't wrinkle, you can dance, get out of the car. and then you get the orange to bring in the color because white is still strong in prom this year. >> what do you want to do? >> be a veterinarian. >> you look stunning. >> nicole is a student in the institute of math and science. she's take taken eight college courses in high school. she has a 96% average. she's a member of student council. >> and probably mensa. >> and the national honor's society. >> i'm exhausted.

see how it's fitted underneath the bustline? and it's got an overskirt. and you see the coverage, the shoulder, lightly beaded so you don't need a lot of jewelry and accessories. >> that much bead ages you, too. >> what would you like to do when you grow up? >> i'd love to be a psychiatrist. >> we're going to need you. >> we'll be your first appointments. >> your first two. >> and next, she likes photography, she looks forward to working with children in the future. >> they're all so lady-like. >> they >> in the last few years, monte, let's be honest, it was kind of tramp kind of. >> it was a little sexy.

skirt here. when you're wearing a short dress, shoes are important. the way you stand, we went over how to stand and be proper because you're in a shorter dress, the movement is a little different. >> did you like this one right away? >> i do. >> it's very j-lo. >> scattered beading and laced. >> what do you want to do when you grow up? >> i want to work with children. >> we're very, very blessed to have you. >> and our final look is chaneli. she plans to attend a fashion school. >> is that strapless? >> yes, it is. it'sto the heavy. will as no -- it's actually

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may i? >> no way. >> why not? >> because mom's at work and you're fresh out of prison. >> it doesn't count. >> yes, it does! >> no, it does not. >> you nailed it. >> fun, fun, fun. >> thank you. >> is this all old hat to you or -- >> i love jennifer aniston so much from "friends." >> how much do you love her? >> she's one of my favorites. >> so melissa's not? >> from "friends." i love melissa. she's sweet. she's hilarious. >> were you always laughing on the set? >> yeah, yeah. being on such a comedy like that, everyone's always cracking

it's just like not possible. >> but they're also using potty language, aren't they? >> did you plug your ear when is it got too gross? >> actually kristen plugged my ears. >> well, she's not -- >> well, she's not my mother. >> we know that. she does have a child, right? >> she has two children. >> really? okay, good. >> is your mom on the set when you're there? >> yeah, she is. >> does she give you tips and pointers or does she let you do your thing? >> she let's me do my thing. you can't really give tips and things. but you can't walk on and go you know, what you got to do all of this. >> that's right, hoda, what's wrong with you? did your mom see this in you early on and just get out of

what you wanted to do? >>. >> yeah, sort of. i've always done my own thing. >> does it all go into your own bank account? >> i don't really know. >> oh, i bet mama does. >> do you go to school? you're home schooled? >> yeah, but i make a lot of friends. >> you do? how? >> i just meet people. >> just on the street? >> yup. >> because you're friendly. i want to be your friends. >> it's funny, when i was in school, nobody wanted to be friends with me. now they're like, hey. >> you know who your true friends are. >> aunt kathy and aunt hoda. did you have your next project?

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>> i love anything off the shoulder. >> why? >> it's the last part of me that is still good. >> and oh, i love that. >> look at that. >> people love this trend. i like because it's sexy but it's understated sexy. you don't show so much. we saw this all over the celebrity run ways. and luckily it's trickled down into the stores. you can do the off the shoulders or when it belongs your lounge -- >> the reason like to do it sometimes is because i don't

>> she doesn't known a honey. >> this top here is adorable from pixie market. it's under $50. most of the time you think of app hoe thetop mr. this is because we did shades clue, is orj noshlg -- originals. so this is draped over the shoulders. guys this is under $40. it's from century 21. i love that it's neutral. it's like an updated trench coat. >> what's the store i have to order it from?

>> not the realtor, the store. >> and the new jean for the season is this cropped, distressed den anymore. she's she's. >> beautiful. >> gorgeous. >> thanks. >> thank you so much. >> we have one last model and she's coming out for be will you also opinions and she's petite like i am and a lot of times petites think they can't pull off volumes like this. i'm so glad it's summer. >> are you you loch to ak shoes. i love i idea of doing one

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