captions paid for by nbc-universal television hello, everybody. you actually made it ando did we. this has been a long week here at the "today" show. >> we've been limping through it. >> it's try day friday, november 4. i no sooner got off a plane from seattle with the closing of my show we were right into halloween. >> yes. now it's practically thanksgiving. >> i know. what a week we had here with the kardashians, everything going on with them and justin bieber. >> finally today, this is big news. it just happened on the "today" show. justin bieber spoke out about the allegations a young woman

said she had sex with justin bieber and had a baby by him. he actually spoke to matt and ann and everybody outside and he responded directly. there was no hedging on his answer. let's listen to what he had to say. >> none of those allegations are true. i know that i'm going to be a target, but i'm never going to be a victim. i think it's crazy. every night after the show, i'm gone right from the stage right to my car. it's crazy some people want to make up such false allegations. set the record straight, none of it is true. >> he went on to say, he didn't mention the woman's name. he said, i don't know who she is. never met the woman. she is 20 years old now. >> i personally hope it's a true. he's a big hero to an awful lot of young people. it worries me because there are repercussions of this making an accusation. there is potential statuary rape.

why would she make the accusation and demand a paternity test? that worries me about it. >> there is also a strange thing when one is 16 and one is 18 because in high school a lot of kids are dating, a sophomore dates a senior. that was the way it worked. if they had relations, it would be all that. so matt is on his way, matt lauer is on the way to "where in the world?" >> has he already left? are we going to be matt-free for a week? i don't like that. that's another reason to be depressed. we like him a lot. a lot. >> a lot. you know what we are saying? >> he's fun. >> he was on "dave letterman" last night. they had fun with him having to do with his "where in the world. in. let's look that. >> beginning his tenth season as traveling around the world, "where in the world is matt lauer." number two, travel tips. >> honeymooning with kim kardashian, get refundable tickets. >> there you go. the number one matt lauer travel tip, ladies and gentlemen --

>> never look at your hotel room under a black light. >> you never want to do that. >> good advice. >> crowned mr. travel usa. >> wow. that's exciting. he's going to go to places he hasn't been over the last ten years. i'm curious where he is going. >> it's a good sign for the economy if we can pay for that again. it's a lot of money for matt to go around the world like that. that's great. >> here is good news for somebody. there was a guy. he lives in portland, oregon. he was paying his veterinarian bill. you're not going to believe this story. he looks up on his fridge and goes, there are a couple of lottery tickets. why don't i check those numbers? he checked them. you know what happened? he won. >> he won. >> he won $21.8 million. he bought them three months ago. they've been sitting on his fridge. he decided to do the big lump payout and got half. >> i like the idea of the big lump. if you've got a choice, give me the big lump.

the dollar ain't going to be worth much in five years. think that through. >> if you paid a buck for your ticket, it's on your fridge, you forgot about it. >> he is not one of those guys that is crazed and buys it every day and checks it every day. this guy is this. watch this. >> these are called tongue tattoos. >> who doesn't want one of those? >> take it off. >> it's upside down and backwards, but it looks good. >> i knew i didn't want to do that. that's the kind of thing that shows up on the soup. >> here's mine. >> what does it say? >> tgif. >> it looked like poop to me. >> it tastes like candy. >> and you're not eating candy.

>> i'll do another one of these. this isn't candy, they are stickers. >> they come in boxes of 300. >> why? why? >> so you could be a lot of fun at parties. >> how long does it last? >> they wouldn't last long in charlie sheen's life. >> it's still there. >> it's still toe. >> yesterday we did the shout out to the cleanest and dirtiest cities around the country. the mayor of one of those cities called us. there was a city in alabama that we pronounced opelicka. >> you did. of course it's opelicka because we likey. they were glad to be mentioned one of the cleanest cities in the country. the mayor wrote to tell us about the pronunciation but is delighted. >> another person said one of the dirtiest ones, the one in idaho is where a museum is. it's a cleaning museum. there is an actual museum where if you want to know the history of cleaning, you go there. >> cheers. >> now what?

>> i don't know, just because it's friday. >> i know. it's cosmo's don't fake it day. >> it's the international day, they don't want women to fake it. today's the day, if you've been faking it or you do a lot, which 86% of the women admit they have, bobbie thomas, obviously among them -- b.t.! >> yes. 86% of partners have no idea. what do you think? >> i think they don't know. they don't know. >> not everybody is that good an actress. not as good as you are. you know what i mean? >> why fake it anyway? what are you going to get out of faking it? >> sometimes you want it over with right? >> then you're obviously with somebody that's not worth it. >> not me. >> lesley's going like this. >> sometimes you just want to go to sleep. you're tired. >> we would like to hear from

you. >> yes, we would. >> there is another study that comes out that wome cuddling as much as guys do. >> they did another survey. it's usually the other way aroundecause they think we're really satisfied. wasn't it great, honey? they didn't realize not only did you just fake it, you also don't want to cuddle with them. is anybody having sex with someone they really like? >> you can really like them and do that occasionally. i'm sure people -- i'll be curious to see what our facebook people think of that. yesterday it was a big surprise in the kotb house because my mom is semi retiring. i flew to d.c. after the show. my brother, his wife and hanna, we all were going to tip toe in. i learned two things. number one -- it's always great to show up. here is the worst videographer in the world, that's me. that's little hanna. see what happens? >> your mom sees you. >> she sees us.

wait, wait, i'm still trying. where is mom? there you are. mom, she is here. then my mom was teary and happy. anyway. >> the celebrations are just going on and on. that's one of the first things i fell in love with you about. i wasn't faking it. honestly, how much you love your family. i related to you on that level so much. i think it's awesome. >> you and your, both your kids, but especially cass who had a big night. >> one of three. she's got one of the leads in a show at her school called "black comedy." >> which one is she? >> the blonde in the shirt. remember, "i'm okay, you're okay," is it okay to wear shirts without leggings? she's got bicycle pants under there. she plays one of the best tramps you have ever -- it's called acting, i hope. she is very funny. the whole cast is terrific.

so mama goes back tonight. >> you know what it's time for? >> bobbie's buzz. oh, my thing? it's time for -- bobbie was ready for her buzz. back off, barbie. a mother whose son was getting into mischief asked him how do you expect to get into heaven? the boy thought it over and he said i'll run in and out and keep slamming the door until st. pete says, for heaven's sake, johnny, come in or stay out. there are very few clean jokes that are funny. >> you know what it's time for? >> bobbie's buzz. what have you got? >> hello, ladies. i have fun beauty finds for us today. first up, nails. i'm always into nail art. similar to nail coat, lcn as croco fever.

your nails look like crocodile embossed handbags. >> they look like a bad nail job. that is a good way for people who don't want to smudge. >> it's very sophisticated. i like it. this is called can you keep a secret. this is a dual-ended lip treatment. one is an exfoliator when you push the button it vibrates. >> kathie is all over that. >> i don't know. don't fake it day. let's see. i like it. >> i actually think this works really well. last but not least, facebook.com, oscar de lorenta, they have launched a ring that has perfume in there. >> that is kind of cool. >> and it's pretty. everything's online. >> thank you, my darling.

>> we are checking in with sara today. ed watts was here yesterday singing "everyone has a story." our facebook went crazy, but not just for ed but the song, the man. >> he was unbelievable. >> you know what, i hope i can share this. it's not a done deal. downstairs where everything happens down there he was with billy bob thornton who is about to do a new movie. he said, can i have your card? i think you're right for my next movie. he's going to be directing a film. say a little prayer for our john from yesterday, john lawson. he is an amazing man. how about ed watts? >> sara? >> he was great. i agree with all the facebook fans. he's amazing. okay. about faking it in the bedroom. heather writes in, yes, all the time, no, he does not have a clue. >> what is heather's last name?

so we can clue the guy in. the guy needs to know. >> kimberly, i think we all have and they don't have a clue, they are too worried ant themselves. >> maybe they are too ego maniacal to think it's not possible? what, you don't want me? look at me. who wouldn't want this? >> we've got a big show. what it's like to be immortal. >> it's friday, which means two people are going to go home very happy after their ambush makeovers. but first these messages. woman: day care can be expensive.

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stephen dorff began acting when he was a kid. his career kicked off last year when he appeared in the drama "somewhere." >> his phone has been ringing off the hook with big offers including the action thriller "immortal." he plays a thief fighting an evil king who sacrifices himself to save his brother in arms. take a look.

>> i've got the bow! get out of here now! which one of you are coming with me? >> not going to end well. >> you know what surprises me about this? >> what happened? >> stephen is here today. i thought dorff was that little tim conway character. >> nice to see you here today. >> thank you for having me, ladies. i brought you some wine. >> thank you. >> where did this come from? >> it's sophia coppola's brand. they named this after sophia. >> a nice perk, you get a lot of wine. >> thank you. >> in this movie you starred as

an unsavory meany and evolve into a different character. >> yeah. become a hero by the end. at first i'm more attracted to frieda pinto's character and who wouldn't be, she is beautiful. she is so normal. it's crazy. so sweet and willing to try to be better every time. >> that's great. were you helping her? she is relatively new. >> has she done much before "slum dog?" >> she hasn't done anything. she's been such a good friend to me since this movie. i gave her an award last week. >> high luminaries in the audience. what was that like? >> i was nervous. barbra streisand, michelle pfeiffer. >> meryl streep. >> all of them. i gave her a speech. >> what did you say? what was the main thing about her that you said? >> i said she is so glamorous and beautiful, but she always seems to have this incredible work ethic and wanting to be better. she is so humble about it all.

i really fell for her in that way. >> you have a little bit of a thing for her? let's be honest. >> well, she is in love. >> do you ever get tired of playing -- you wind up in villain roles, at least initially. >> not any more though. >> if stephen spielberg asked you to play a villain? >> maybe. i think the villain is boring now. i like playing the good guy again. ever since sofia gave me that part in "somewhere" i was able to show more sweetness. >> you like doing the independent films? >> i like character movies, but i li to mix it up with "immortals." >> now you have that opportunity. >> yes. >> a lot of people, not stuck because at least they are working actors, but in the independent genre. >> what did you think about sofia casting you as something other than a villain? she was kind of the one who let you break out of that role. >> yeah. i thought it was so nice. for a while there i scared my

mom and grandma so much. why don't you ever play a nice guy? i'm trying, but they don't give me these roles. >> are you a nice guy in real life? >> yeah. >> he said he was out till 3:00 in the morning. >> new york takes advantage of you. >> it's don't fake it day, so be careful. >> we wish you great luck with this movie. >> thank you so much, gis. >> "immortals" it's in 3-d. it opens one week from today. >> we are happy you came in. thank you. >> thank you so much. >> he just touched my leg. up in next, live with sara haines. [ male announcer ] this is coach parker...

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it is time for "live with sara haines." it's time for kathie lee and i to answer anything and everything. >> sara is at the nbc experience store with a crowd full of questions. bring them on. >> i'm here with stacey from virginia beach. she has a question about jobs. >> hi.

i just wanted to know if you were a regular joe, what would you be doing with your life now? >> i think teaching third grade. little kids that are young enough that you say blow around like a tree they do it. >> not give you any lift. >> i would be an interior designer/architect or writing for theater. >> which you already do. >> which i do. >> next up we've got lisa from atlanta, georgia. she's got a question about birthdays. >> hey, kathie lee and hoda. we are here celebrating my 40th birthday. we want to know if advice do you have for those of us who recently turned 40? >> wear a hat like that, really. nothing says, "i am happy," like a hat like that. you've done it. you're there. >> i knew you would love my hat. >> we love it. >> a bunch of party animals.

>> you know how to do it. you need nothing from us. >> next up we've got dana from new orleans. she's got a question for hoda. >> hi, hoda. you spoke at my commencement from tulane. what do you miss about new orleans? >> you know what i miss? every single thing. i miss the food, i miss walking down the street, i miss the music, i miss the feel, i miss everything. it's my favorite city on earth. i miss it all the time. >> basically, if you were offered a job back there tomorrow, you would go back there because you miss absolutely everything. >> my best friend has the job i would take so i couldn't take it from her. >> next up, rachel from st. louis. let her rip. >> hi. my question is for kathie lee. i know on that other show you did years ago, you used to talk about your kids all the time. >> what kids? they were from central casting. i don't have children. >> i would love an update on your kids, what they are up to. thank you.

>> my daughter cody -- my daughter cassidy. >> things have changed. >> all right. i've got something to share with the people. pulled a chaz. he is a senior in college in film school and graduates this may. my daughter cassidy, i was just talking about is an actress, a senior in high school. is going to probably go out to california to school in the fall. thanks for asking. still to come, travel websites will have you hitting the road on budgets. >> ambush makeovers ready to step out.

we are back on this try day friday with plaza ambush makeovers. most of the time they are eager. we surprise them with a brand-new look. i think they are thrilled.

>> they've been at it again, contributor and stylist to the stars, luis lacari and jill martin. >> we found two great ladies, best friends. the perfect makeover team. >> a duo. we'll start off with dawn. she had the same look for as long as she can remember. she was so thrilled to have that opportunity to change her look. let's take a listen to her story. >> it's a very big deal because lilly is turning double digits today. you want this for your mom, why? >> she brought me to new york and we are going shopping for my birthday. >> at american girl, which is very crowded.

so you're a very good mom. why do you want this for your best friend? >> she had a rough couple of years going through breast cancer, losing her dad, so she really deserves this and is the best friend anyone could ask for. >> are you ready to go? we are ready to pamper you. >> i can't wait. >> dawn is ready. look at lilly with her hat off and blind fold on. keep your blind fold on till i give you the green light. here is dawn before. let's see the new you. >> this is going to be good. >> oh! >> oh, oh, oh! >> lilly, are you ready to take off your blind fold? >> wow. >> are you ready to see yourself, dawn? >> i am. >> are you sure? >> i am. >> turn around. it's right here. >> wow! >> awesome, awesome. >> that's a good sign when they put their fingers through their

hair. >> tell us about the hair. >> dawn is a school principal. she wanted to be appropriate for her position, but she wanted to be glamorous. i think we achieved this. we cut off inches. her hair was overcolored on the ends. i lightened all her air overall. >> kept her bangs but made them sexy, flirty bangs. >> they were a little bit long. i lightened them a little with a little shimmer. >> that dress is perfect. >> it's a little black dress from anne taylor. great shoes also from anne taylor. fabulous for fall. >> dawn, you're going to stand over there and we'll bring out your friend. >> face the wall. >> our next lady is deb swenson, 50 from portland, maine. it was her big 5-0 three days ago. she recently lost a lot of weight. she is excited to get a new chapter in her new life. let's listen to her story. >> victim number two, dawn, why

does deb deserve this? >> deb over the last few months has been working hard to lose weight and get back in shape. she lost over 45 pounds. she exercises regularly. she changed her whole lifestyle so the timing is perfect. >> you look unbelievable. take a look at this body right now. we are going to show it off even more. are you ready for a hot new makeover? >> i am so ready, thank you! >> i love stories like this. she is here with dawn and lilly. don't turn around until we tell you. >> let's listen to her story. >> we just did. it's contagious. >> i don't know what's going on. >> one sip of red wine, bye-bye hoda. last look and bring out deb. >> wow! >> you turn around. >> that's right. neither of you have seen each other. no, look at yourself. stop it, hoda. you turn this way for just a moment.

okay. >> i want to look back at the mirror. >> everybody turn around. ready, go. >> oh, my god, you look amazing. >> i feel amazing. >> now look at yourself behind you. >> she just lost all that weight, turning 50, what better time for a change? just gave her a pinch of make-up. the tip is keep the make-up light, keeps you looking younger. then of course, vanessa gave her this great haircut, soft bangs, soft around the face. >> you look so good. love the outfit. >> she lost all this weight. she needs pieces in her wardrobe she can mix and match. skirt is anne taylor. beige pumps to elongate your legs. >> are you guys freaking out looking at each other? >> i am like, we are so going out.

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>> unbelievable. >> it makes travel great. >> this website called tripit. >> i love tripit. you're getting e-mails all the time with your itinerary information, confirmation numbers. you can forward them to tripit.com and pulls them into one tidy itinerary you can spend to your phone. >> you pay a fee for that? >> no. it's free. >> how can they say in business? >> they put ads. once out there, it gives you weather information, driving directions, all your confirmation numbers, everything is right there. it goes with you. it's super easy. >> the iphone 4, you just talk in it and you can say anything and that lady fixes it for you. >> doesn't it have a few problems? >> they're kinks.

>> so does frank, but i love him. >> all the rest is on our website. >> thank you. if we don't see you, happy baby. >> next, one of the most famous stars in the world, thalia. we'll talk to her right after this. we're looking at a pretty decent weekend. dry and that's what the doctor ordered in the eastern third of the country. but watching a series of systeming pushing through the west. the first run riding into the northern plains and another crashing into the west. many of us 10 to 20 degrees below average. beautiful 60s and 70s. s.e.c. country looking great for some football games. it is dry everywhere east of the rockies. that's the forecast in the beginning of the weekend. on sunday, that first system has launched itself into canada. that second system is taking shape. another big dip in the jet

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award winning actress and singer thalia has a lot of fans out there today. one of the greatest telenovela stars in the world and sold 25 million albums. >> her life seems like a fairy tale, but in her new book "growing stronger" she talks about her devastating struggles, as well. beautiful picture. >> so happy to be here. >> a lot of this did surprise us. we know about the success and the glamorous life and babies and things. you had your share of sorrow. >> like everybody else. we have different stories and we have great stories.

the importance about it is just to share it so people can feel like a parallel feeling of, okay, i can overcome, she did. i can do it. that's why i did this book. it's very positive. i wanted good energy. >> most recently you lost your mother. you guys were close like we are with our moms. >> darn close. >> how do you learn to deal with that? a lot of people go through that, obviously. >> it's not simple. it was unexpected. i was pregnant and after she passed away, my little baby boy was born. it was a very shocking, it is an open wound. i think the pomade, the medicine, the cream is my little baby boy. >> she lives on in him. this picture is gorgeous. >> 4 months old. my daughter is 4 years old.

>> look at the pictures, so cute. too bad you couldn't afford a good photographer. >> your life is really -- you've done so many terrific things. you've dunning beautiful songs and acted. are there things down the road you see yourself doing? >> everything. everything. you have to live your life to the fullest. everything that you do. just experience new things every single day to surprise yourself. you have to learn how to love, how to embrace yourself. we're our worst judge. we have to be gentle with ourselves. i talk a lot about in this book growing stronger. >> speaking of love, you hit the jackpot, didn't you? >> i can't believe it's been 11 years. >> i think it's vice versa. >> he hit the jackpot. that's true. he would say that. >> you really did in your mind met the love of your life. >> let me tell you the truth. we met in a great moment where

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we're here in today's kitchen getting saucy. how often do you slice and dice and toss? >> she says put those scraps to use. >> really dana? >> absolutely. let's say you've got a fruit bin and there is banged-up fruit there. sangria. you had a hard week so sangria is the way to go. take fruit, take the bruises off. you want to help me? >> no. we're just here to drink. just the drink, please. >> apple, pineapples, grapes. and let it sit a day. >> a day? that's long time to wait, baby. we'll sip and walk. >> when you have a real hunk of fresh broccoli, i chop the end off and toss it. >> you shouldn't do that any more. >> you do a lot of things wrong,

hoda, apparently. >> you can julienne. >> i never bought broccoli and never cut it. but go on. >> she's been faking it like everything else. >> i don't julienne because i think it takes too much work. >> you could use a cuisinart. >> you can use a microplane box grater. we put the dressing on the bottom so things are ready to go. >> that's smart. >> i want one of those. that's delicious. >> take us down the line. >> this is really a trash food right here. you take the peel, put it in the garbage. don't do it. save the peel. you can deep fry it and bake it in the oven with a little parmesan and you have these gorgeous -- >> you cannot believe how delicious these are? what did you do? you baked them. oil on them or what? >> fried them.

that's the oil part. >> no wonder. >> then dipped them in sour cream and chives. >> then we've got leeks. these leek tops. people toss them because they are tough and fibrous. you can slice them up. put them with butter and toss them with mac and cheese. maybe not so good for you but what do you think? >> poor hoda can't have the cheese. i'll take one for the team, hoda. >> tell me how that is. >> this is delicious. >> orange rinds. make candied orange peel. you can eat them plain or you can put them on chocolate with some pistachio, let it sit. you've got an amazing dessert. >> thank you so much, dana. >> you're a doll. that's hoda's. >> we have a big week. stephen king. >> and aidan quinn.

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