♪ from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. we're so happy you're here with us today. we have a very, very, very special guest with us today. >> mm-hm. >> we love him. our donny osmond is here. >> he is here. >> the same day as lou. >> i'll be right there. >> we can't wait! >> i knew he was right there. >> and i've got the chance to know her a little bit over the years and she is his wife of 36

years, debbie. can you believe it? he look like he's still 30. >> she does too. >> 36 years today. >> 36 years today. >> their anniversary. >> thank you for spending your anniversary with us. >> can i give way the news too. >> what's the news? >> what we just found out. >> no, we're going to tell you. >> okay, fine, be like that. >> we are going to give away so much news. there is so much news on kim and kanye's wedding. you cannot believe how important the info is. >> remember when it was you? remember when it was you on every magazine? >> oh, i remember that. >> they are calling it kim's dream wedding. but that was the last one. right there. that dress is her old dress. my favorite is "in touch." how can you get better than this? wedding from hell. she is trying to squeeze into her wedding dress. >> i don't think that's her rear end. >> maybe it's an artist's rendering. >> my favorite things. >> look. kris drunk all day. kanye throws a fit and walks

out. bruce's new look humiliates kim and khloe's men crash the wedding. there's no wedding yet. >> so, good. >> see, i would buy this one. this is the one i would pick up. i would buy that one. >> she went to twitter yesterday clearing up many of the rumors. >> give me this magazine, will you, jeez. >> her impending wedding to kanye -- >> she says the reports are false. they are not married yet and photos released of her wedding dress are also false. >> they aren't filming the wedding for tv. they are filming everything leading up to it and everything after. >> they will only release photos of the ceremony, not videotape. skpnget it's not going to be 1600 people. that's incorrect. but we didn't hear anything about the pre-nup. i heard a lot of that brewing. >> they should both get a pre-nup. they both have a lot of money. >> right. that's what i was going to say. >> all right.

>> the only one who so far seems to have it right is us. if -- it just says countdown to crazy wedding. they're not there yet. >> there were reports they were in l.a. getting a marriage license. but i think you need to get a marriage license where you're getting married. they are supposedly getting married in france. i'm not prif toe -- privy to all of it this time around. kris did call me the other day and we talked for quite a while. i guess congratulations are in order, she is married. kris said, she lives in my house, i would know if they were married. >> people were asking, when kim and kanye were on vogue, how well would that magazine sell. there was early speculation it was a blockbuster selling half a million copies. but according to the new york post it didn't sell all that well. it sold half of that, 250,000 copies. >> which is still a lot of copies. >> but compared to beyonce's, it wasn't a lot. >> she is leading cover lady so far with 355,000.

than mrs. obama with 269. >> and vogue told nbc, they called us back -- >> well, they didn't call us but they called somebody. >> they said they don't comment on sales figures. >> you know what we're going to comment on, because i haven't seen it yet? >> what? >> neil patrick harris is on the cover of rolling stone. >> oh my god. >> wow! >> wow! >> anyway -- >> everyone is always naked on rolling stone. julia louis-dreyfus was -- >> ty are not really naked. naked means you're naked. they're covered up. he's wearing only a bow tie, as you can see. he talks about coming out and says that -- >> we don't have that one -- >> we don't have that one, okay. he said coming out helped his career rather than hurt it. he has a huge straight guy following because he played that barney guy all those years on "how i met your mother." he is a terrific actor. he can play anyone. >> by the way, if someone else would have done the exact cover with the top hat covering the strategic part, a lot of people would have been, oh, my god,

what are they doing. but because it is neil patrick harris, it is so cute. i'm sorry. there's something any -- something about him that he can do no wrong. >> i agree, certain people just get away with it. because he's just loveable. >> yes. >> and he is among them. and oprah winfrey, by the way, she has her own network and all that stuff, own, you wonder, how did someone start out. what was someone like in the beginning before they were oprah. she has an audition tape that was somehow released on youtube. this is own's youtube channel so they did release it. it is an audition for her trying out for a chicago morning show back in 1983. check it out. >> my name is oprah winfrey. oprah, o-p-r-a-h, harpo spelled backwards. my folks didn't particularly like harpo marks. we didn't even have a television set for years. i was originally named from the bible, first chapter of the 14th verse but no one knew how to

spell in my home, so that's why i ended up being oprah. >> her voice is different. >> yes. >> very interesting to hear, right? >> en her delivery. >> i wonder how old she was then. >> well, 1983, they say. i remember pretty well because i started working with regis in 1985. and so oprah was doing her chicago show and one day -- regis and i were local at the same in new york and it was an hour and a half show, monday through friday. they came us to and said, you guys mind giving up half of -- one-third of your show, half an hour because there is a new woman in chicago that's just got this -- >> named oprah? >> we said, yeah. >> you made room for oprah. >> no, no. they said they were going to take it from us, but it was nice of them to ask. about a year later, it was syndicated. >> that's very cool, though. >> yeah, a little history there. i think a year before that she

was in baltimore. that's what my mother remembers. >> there was a great story where she wanted to relax her hair and it fell out. >> that's not a great story. >> it's a scary story, but it happens. >> has yours ever -- >> fallen, out, no. but i have put some heavy duty chemicals up in there. and i would risk the consequences. >> so your boyfriend is in the news. >> no. >> your boyfriend in your head. hugh jackman. >> i just love him. >> he decided to do something different to promote x-men days of the future past. so he decided to interview his younger self. >> right. >> you'll get it when you watch. take a look. >> it will sound narcissistic to even ask this, but who is the biggest star in the year 2014? well, hugh, i know you will find this hard to believe, really hard to believe. you are by far and away the biggest star ever, ever, to actually be in motion pictures. >> oh, really? so i've become a huge jackman. >> hugh, you're awesome.

i don't know if that's egotistical to say that, but thank you. keep up the good work and keep moisturizing, whatever it is you're doing. >> and that's why i love the man. he can so make fun of himself. >> he is so terrific. >> adorable. his interview with yahoo! uk. okay, he's all good. >> there is something cute. there is a couple who wanted to get married. and they met on the set of a music video. so they both shared music in common. they were trying to think up their vows. they decided they were stuck so they collaborated together and decided to write a song. michael and carissa alvarado. let's take a look at their wedding. ♪ i will stand by you ♪ even when we fall ♪

♪ ♪ i won't let you go ♪ no one can take your place ♪ gonna make it right ♪ don't let it go to waste >> sweet. >> it's donnie and marie. oh, my gosh. and here is the good news, too. >> they are adorable. >> they scored aecord deal. with public records. >> and they are going to set up on 28-city tour in the u.s. this summer. >> good for them. >> that was awesome. >> speaking of adorable. >> great music. i got one. i got a hot, smoking, burning song. >> it's going to be a donny osmond song. >> i was just listening to a donnie and marie song, but this is what i chose today. this one is by pharrell and miley together. it is called, not come get it, babe. "come get it bae." ♪ ♪ ♪ come get it, bae ♪ come get it, bae

♪ come get it, bae ♪ come get it, bae ♪ come get it, bae ♪ come get it, bae ♪ come get it, bae >> wow. >> here it comes. ♪ motorcycle you've got to like it ♪ ♪ i've got to ride pop a wheelie ♪ >> here it comes. ♪ ♪ cause girl i like you you know it's going to be a hit, right? they need something to rhyme with crush. >> donnie's got a point. >> who is that? >> pharrell. pharrell an miley cyrus. >> i love it. >> yes. >> that's a smash. >> if it is pharrell, i love it anyway. >> your motorcycle. >> really? >> yes. >> oh, come on. >> you got to lose --

♪ [ laughter ] ♪ >> go stay in your corner. >> all righty. coming up, is your dog talented? >> you sent in crazy pet videos and we're going it to show you one. >> and a day with donny osmond. all about it, he's got great musical taste. right after this. >> all righty then. >> wow.

>> i love that song. ♪ little bit country >> no, stop, stop, stop. >> donny osmond has been in the spotlight -- ♪ come on and get it baby >> he's been in the spotlight since he was 5 years old, performing along side his famous siblings. later becoming a teen idol to millions of fans. >> but the onstage chemistry donny has with his sister, marie, that has kept fans

wanting more for 50 years. this month the two will celebrate their 1,000th show together in vegas, which, by the way, has been voted the best show in town for the last three years. >> it is really pretty remarkable. won't you supposed to stay there for six days first? >> six weeks at the flamingo in 2008. here we are in our sixth year. i was talking to my manager and we were trying to figure out, what are we going to do for the 1,000th show. and he said, let's plan the 2,000th show. >> so it's working out for you guys. i know it was hard for marie for a while. she was doing the talk show back and forth in l.a. and sleeping on the couch. >> and winning "dancing with the stars" while doing that at the same time. >> of course you did. >> you just rubbed that in marie's face. >> i won and she didn't. >> she doesn't win. >> we know she didn't. you did well. you broke your knee and something else. >> my neck. that was before. but i still won. still got it. >> still got it, baby.

>> what is it about your shows that you think resonates even now? you have been around forever. >> hoda, i don't know. i would like to think it was talent. [ laughter ] >> we all know that hugh jackman got all of that. >> true. what does he know. but we just leave it all on stage. we work really, really hard. and the show changes and evolves all the time. people think is that stale dialogue, is that written for you? the dialogue changes. i'll throw a zinger, she'll throw me one. sometimes it works. you got to go for it. that's why people keep coming back and want to see the show. we're so fortunate. especially in the entertainment capital of the world. to have the best show. >> and talking to each other, still liking one another. >> let's don't go that far. >> you guys have reinvented yourselves. a lot of people who stayed exactly in their lane, their whole life, wouldn't attract a new viewers that you guys have with new music and stuff. >> hoda, it's important. you can't rest on your laurels. i'm working on my 60th album out

now. >> i thought how is that possible? >> i took songs that affected me and influenced me over the 50 years. >> like what? >> michael jackson's "ben." that was my song. it was written for me. >> that was about a rat. >> it was. actually, one bad apple was written for the jacksons and we kind of switched. >> you're kidding? >> i said, let's get michael to sing it. it was his first number one solo record. so i recorded it my way. >> a little bitter? >> no. >> no, no, no. but that -- peter gabriel song, elton john song, every song has a story behind not just me singing a great song, but there is a story behind why a paul mccartney -- ♪ the long and winding road >> but that was music. >> great music. ♪ come on and get it baby >> that was my own fault. i should not set you up for that. >> people have questions for you. at this point in his life, is

donny a little more country or a little more rock 'n' roll. >> rock 'n' roll, baby. >> do you still wear purple socks every now and then? >> perfect case of ocd. next question. >> what annoys you the most about marie? >> this show isn't long enough. we have a competition going about twitter. who can get the most twitter followers. follow me on twitter. @donnyosmond. >> how many do you have? couple hundred thousand or something like that. i need to get some more. follow me @donnyosmond. >> how many does marie have? >> two. >> are we going to bring debbie out? >> debbie, come join us. >> it is their anniversary. >> come on, sweetheart, please. everybody wants to see donny's beautiful wife. >> you sit down here. >> see? 36 years. >> 36 years. >> can you believe it? >> no. >> you know what's really interesting? she's not just my wife now, she's my business partner. we started donny osmond home home furnishings. we had no idea it would take off.

it went from zero to 60 overnight. you're the only person who has done an interview with us in our home. we made a promise with each other that nobody would do an interview in our home. >> such a bad experience, you said never again. >> $20, i needed the 20 bucks. >> it sounds so funny when i did it, at our house, over our fireplace there is a picture of me, a painting, holding cody. over their fireplace is jesus and a lamb. there's the difference right there. >> congratulations on 36 years. >> broadway or go to dinner? >> i don't know. what are we doing? >> i don't know what we're doing. do you have a suggestion. >> go see "a gentleman's guide to love and murder." it is hysterical. there is lots of good stuff, but that one. >> thank you for the good recommendation. >> happy anniversary. >> when the new album comes out, come back. >> absolutely. >> put some good music on there. ♪ we're gonna get it baby ♪ get it baby

♪ get it baby ♪ ♪ come on and get it baby >> time to give frozen's princess a run for her money. >> sick of it. >> what? ♪ best day of my life and crowdg sfx: sounds of marching band and crowd cheering so, i'm walking down the street, sfx: sounds of marching band and crowd cheering just you know walking, sfx: sounds of marching band and crowd cheering and i found myself honoring america's troops.de ich is actually ite fitting because ico has been servinghing band and crowd cheering and i found myself e military for over 75 years. aawh no, look, i know this is about the troops and not about me. right, but i don't look like that. who can i write a letter to about this? geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance.

time for webtastic where we dig up the next video you'll want to share with all of your friends. >> this one is by two college students at point loma nazarene university in san diego. they did a parody of the song, do you want to build a snowman from the movie "frozen" for a school contest. >> olivia mowry created this with her friend. they wrote and sang the lyrics.

take a look. ♪ starbucks ♪ i need some caffeine in my veins ♪ ♪ ♪ time is overdue ♪ pretty sure i'm about to go insane ♪ >> what does this mean! ♪ it gets a little lonely all the studying ♪ ♪ do you want to go to starbucks ♪ ♪ it doesn't have to be a starbucks ♪ >> i don't really like coffee. ♪ okay bye >> cute. they won the school's contest and within a couple of weeks this video went viral. good for them. she's got a good musical theater voice. >> she hasn't seen "frozen" before she made this mini film but janae was a fan. she composed the parody. they want to be a director and composer. >> how awesome. >> all the best to both of them. >> don't go anywhere, we're asking lou, plus "ambush makeovers." >> lou after your local news.

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we're back with more of "today" on this thirsty thursday, which means it is time for "ambush makeovers." >> two lucky ladies found shelter from the rain in the hands of our crack makeover team. "today" contributor and stylist to the stars louis licari and "today" contributor and contributing editor for "people style watch" and author jill martin. >> hi, guys. >> a little damp out there. >> a few sprinkles. at this point, what the hey. >> we have a mother's day theme today. >> good. we like themes. we're into themes. okay. our first lucky lady is cindy raymond, 40 years old from alberta, canada. cindy is a substitute teacher with three young kids of her own, leah, matthew and lucas. she has never colored her hair and doesn't wear makeup. this is her first trip away from home, ever, and she couldn't be more excited to see the reactions of her husband and kids when she gets back. let's take a listen to her story. >> well, it is pouring, so everyone needs a makeover.

but this is very special. bffs for 25 years. i love this little picture. so why do you want this for cindy? >> this is cindy's first trip away from home. it has been 12 years. she has three kids and rarely does anything for herself. a great treat for her. >> a nice gift for mother's day. what do you think? >> i'm overwhelmed. but i'm excited. >> okay. >> thank you. >> how exciting. cindy is here with her best friend kelly. hi, kelly. please keep your blindfold on for a minute. here is cindy's before picture. all right. cindy, let's see the new you. >> whoa. >> wow. are you ready? >> take off your blindfold, kelly. >> oh, my gosh. >> are you ready? >> yes. >> spin right around with your vogue new haircut. >> put your glasses on. yeah.

spin right around. look at camera 12. tell us about the hair. >> it is you. >> you look great. >> it is a dream come true. this is a great haircut, keeping her hair -- keeping it -- some length but great body. i softly highlighted her hair. she lives in a place where she can't color her hair that often, she can maintain it every three or four months. the highlights are warm, not ashy. so it looks young. >> what do you think, kelly? >> gorgeous. >> jill, that's the perfect dress. i'm sorry. perfect. >> darling. >> she picked it out because her son's favorite color is yellow. so this is so sweet. maggie london, we added a thicker belt because look at this little waistband. >> you look really great. >> congratulations. >> go join your friend.

>> our second lady is lisa rockwell, 53 from new orleans. >> new orleans! >> mother of seven kids. ages 14 through 28. she says having kids kept her too busy to really pamper herself. she still rocks a scrunchy almost daily. nothing wrong with that, baby. she's thrilled for a glamorous new look, no scrunchy included. let's listen to her story. >> we shocked you when you were raising the roof, though, when we picked you. so you seem excited. >> i am excited. i just can't believe this is happening. it is just a thrill. and it is a thrill to be here and we're celebrating my friend's 50th birthday, and my seven kids are back at home and my husband too. and so i'm just really, really excited. >> seven kids. so you deserve this. >> well, i'm excited. i'm excited. >> you deserve it. >> thank you very much. >> she's here with her dear friends, april, ann and margy. now let's take a look at her before.

there is lisa before. let's bring out the new lisa rockwell. keep your blindfolds on, ladies. >> oh, my gosh. >> all righty. >> all right, take it off. >> oh, my gosh. >> beautiful. >> turn around. take a look. >> you look beautiful. >> you look so -- >> i love it when everybody's happy. >> oh. >> we didn't do anything. louis, tell us what you did to her hair. >> what i did is i corrected a very common mistake, i softened her hair color. she was covering a few grays and progressively darker and darker. this is much more appropriate for her coloring. this haircut gave her the volume

and of course this all completed with the makeup. >> ladies, please, please get it together. [ laughter ] >> new orleans girls everywhere. tell us about the dress. >> she looks totally different. this is cynthia and soma intimates smoothed her out. >> that is nice. >> come back out, cindy. >> a round of applause for everybody, yes. >> jill, as usual -- >> we'll celebrate national pet week with funny dog videos you sent us. you'll like them. first, these messages. every time someone chooses finish over cascade, it sparks a movement. you got to try finish. finish delivers an unbeatable clean and superior shine versus cascade's leading detergent. so take the finish challenge. switch and see the difference.

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