this morning on "today's take" actor mark wahlberg joins our funky bunch talking about his new movie, plus megan mullally on her star-studded film "why it's a super co-host, dean cain. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today's take" live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey now, welcome to "today," wednesday morning, december 14th. my sister, alisa's birthday. you've got a super birthday. >> look what we got you. >> would you like some bacon?

i've never turned down bacon in my lifetime. >> i like really smoky. what's that brand i like? >> newske. >> i love it. it's wisconsin. >> they're double thick -- they even made a triple thick cut bacon. it's like a bacon steak. >> you like thin. >> i like a thin, crispy, maybe even a little burnt bacon. >> you like it like that? okay. >> we're doing a segment a little later, some gifts that you can -- it's a homemade bacon you can make your own bacon. >> why would i do that? >> for people who want to be a little more artisanal and crafty. >> what part do i start, with a pig? does that mean from the beginning of where bacon comes from? >> there's a great joke that says you don't eat a pig like that all at once. but anyway, it's a good thing. >> this is a christmas idea and we're going to show you because the king of christmas is here. how did you get that title?

films now at this point in time. >> are you serious? >> not that many. but maybe closer to 72. no, i've made a whole bunch. and hallmark, i've done a bunch for hallmark. hallmark just came out and said their ratings for the season are up 50%. >> really? that's awesome. >> i think films like yours and those they show on hallmark are in keeping with people at this point in our lives want to just feel good. >> some ve going on and a lot of things you see everywhere, so it's nice to have family fun, where you can see, learn something and feel good. >> macy's thanksgiving day parade, biggest numbers in 13 years. the tree lighting, the biggest numbers in six years. people want what you guys are doing. >> how about the hollywood christmas parade coming up this friday that i co-host. >> you do? nice. >> on the cw. >> what are you wearing? >> there. a suit and a red scarf.

there's tons of them. >> i loved them. >> did you see that jacket? >> i'm getting that for next year. >> would you wear such a bold statement outfit? because you always see so subdued, very manly. >> thank you. >> you're talking to a man who is wearing blue and red tights. >> that's why i got the blue and red on right here, exactly. >> that's true. >> i don't think i could kick that red paisley thing. al could get away with it. >> i don't know about that. >> look at you if i'm a little subdued this morning, it's just because i didn't get home until about 12:30 this morning because i went down to central florida to the kennedy space center to interview buzz aldrin. >> wow. >> amazing, right? >> and what was kind of crazy, we were already on the books to do this for our living legends series, our seniors -- >> he is so cool. can we just absorb the coolness. the bomber jacket, the beard, everything about buzz. >> and fit as a fiddle.

south pole and i thought, okay, there's no way we're going to be able to interview him. no, they called a week ago and said, no, no, buzz is good. he'll see you down there. >> that guy is amazing. look at that. look at that shot. really cool. as a matter of fact, freezing cold. >> and what did he say about john glenn? >> that he was the epitome of what this country is all about. he said just a good, solid guy from the midwest, from ohio that really about the space program and everything that's good about this country. and he said -- he goes, look, he's a pretty good pilot even though he was a marine. >> it never stops. >> but they first met each other in '53 during the korean war. and then hook up again together in 1963 at nasa. >> so cool. >> what a legacy. >> that was a good day for you. >> listen, i was actually out on one of the launch pads, which i had never been before.

you're standing there then with buzz aldrin. >> who was inside one of those things that went up. >> and here's the interesting thing he said. i said what does it feel like, this 600 million pounds of thrust. he said you don't feel it. on those -- on the rocket they went up on, he said the only reason they know they were going up is they could see the instruments. >> really? that's >> really? that's incredible. >> because they're back in those couches. >> couches. >> that's what he called them. >> i was at the final space and the vibration -- first of all, i started crying. i didn't expect it, i just started crying live on air because it's majestic. but the vibration as far away as we were, it's like -- i describe it it was like a spiritual experience meets just some kind of kinetic energy that i could not -- >> your soul vibrates. >> i never felt that way again. >> i took my son a couple of weeks ago for the launch of the gozar satellite. you can feel it. it's unbelievable.

thing with buzz? >> it's online now. >> we had the interview this morning for that part, but we'll have the fuller interview about his secret for longevity, that will be coming up in a couple of weeks. >> he's just so cool. so while you were doing that. >> yes. >> i was on msnbc yesterday -- >> hey. >> it's a party over there. and i was thinking about al roker because one of his favorite people was just a few blocks away. >> what was that like when you saw that video, the video of kanye west going into trump tower and meeting with the president-elect. >> in full disclosure here, i got this video sent to me right before al was leaving the building yesterday. i ran up to him and said you've got to see this, al, guess who's at trump tower. kanye west with new blond hair visiting the president-elect. after the meeting he said i wanted to meet with trump today to discuss multi-cultural issues.

bullying, supporting teachers, the violence in chicago, kanye is from there. he ended it, though, with this, #2024. >> why wouldn't he have gone with 2020. >> because he thinks trump will have two terms. he actually got booed at a concert, he said he didn't vote but if he had, he would have voted with trump. his fans took issue with that. now he's believing that trump will have two terms and he'll perhaps come in. >> i do wish he had voted, though. >> 45% i think of the available electorate didn't vote and that surprises me. >> especially not to get too political about this, but given the number of people who fought and died for the right to vote -- >> well, the president-elect had not voted in a couple of general elections either, so the current -- so the bottom line is you should. you don't have to, but it is -- >> that's the thing, you don't have to, but you probably should. >> but in 2024 you could be

>> maybe i'll make an exception. just kidding. >> that will provoke a lot of conversation. >> yes, it will. >> absolutely. >> the other thing there's so much conversation, people were calling me, i was getting on my e-mails about just the shock of the sudden death of alan thicke. >> i was at dinner and the hollywood reporter, my tweets went off and i saw it. he was just here with his wife. he was visiting us, talking about his reality show. >> yeah, 69 years old. and in great shape, ay hockey with his son. >> yeah. that's amazing. i feel like everybody lost a dad, you know what i mean? he was like the dad to america. and for me growing up watching him for all those years, he just seems like the nicest guy. >> he is. >> he was just on "this is us." in the commercial break, you've been on our show, some people will engage and talk and others kind of zone it. he was the exact same person in the commercial break talking to

there was once he came on, we didn't even know the camera was -- we were back live because the conversation was just like -- he was amazing. >> he was one of those people, he's exactly what you wanted him to be when you met him. he exceeded your expectations. >> and, dean, you know when you play an iconic television character, people really think they know you and want you to be as nice as you are. >> like i said, i feel like america lost a dad in a sense. what a tragedy. however, having a son, if i were to go, i would like to go with my son. >> and a legacy of work that will -- >> and the music. >> everything. >> the television theme songs he wrote, just unbelievable. coming up next -- and our hearts and prayers go out to them. up next, a photo of hillary duff and her son igniting a firestorm on the internet. another reason why the internet sometimes should just shut up.

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we are back with more of "today's take" and dean cain is still here. he did not leave you in the commercial break. i can't wait to hear your thoughts on this. you have a son. >> i have a 16-year-old. >> and you talk about your son a lot and your closeness. >> love him. >> hillary duff, who we love, recently went to disney with her 4-year-old son, luca. she posted a picture online lips. there you have it. a lot of people went on her social media page to take issue with her, and she responded to the backlash. she said for anyone commenting that a kiss on the lips with my 4-year-old is inappropriate, go ahead and click a quick unfollow with your warped minds and judgment. so the question -- >> mike drop. >> kissing kids on the lips. i don't have children but i would kiss my children. i don't have a problem with it. i kiss my nieces, my nephew. i don't -- i really don't understand the issue here.

i kiss my son up until he wouldn't let me kiss him anymore and he's taller than me now so i get the neck but i still get hi >> does he give you the guy hug? >> i call it the giraffe. my 14-year-old the same way. and you know i've said before he's told me i can't call him sweetheart anymore. but i which see anything wrong with it. especially a 4-year-old boy? come on. >> i agree with her 100%, no way. i would kiss my son would let me, seriously. >> and that you're so outraged that you go on her instagram page. >> so you're upset, fine, that's it. >> and the beckhams had an you. >> once will smith. >> come on, stop it. stop it. >> stop it! >> let love happen. >> it's your kid! >> get lives, internet. >> al said it. >> what happened -- >> oh, gosh, here he goes.

that your emotional has just shriveled up and it's now just a raisin on the grapevine of life. >> oh, yes. it's going to fall off too. >> stop that! stop! when there's love, embrace. don't -- >> don't tell me what i can do with my kid. >> that's true. speaking of love and embracing it, one of the property brothers, because i still can't tell them apart, is officially off the market. drew, which one is drew? >> that one rig >> that one. >> that's him right there. >> congrats to him and his long-time girlfriend linda. he recorded himself singing "marry me" and had it play off and a cake was brought out with her favorite dr. seuss's oh, the places you'll go. he actually gave her an

one -- who knows, that's craziness. where do you go from there? >> that's true. talk about marrying up. >> that's pretty good. >> that's like a guy who can put stuff together. >> kind of ruins it for the rest of us, though. >> luckily we're already married. >> i'm not. >> oh, i'm sorry. >> you're the other property brother. >> i'm his brother, that's exactly it. >> and drew and jonathan will be here and will have name tags so we'll know which one engaged. >> so you've played the rock, paper scissors. >> i only learned rock, paper, scissors when i started this show. >> oh, my gosh, it solves disputes. rock, paper, scissors. >> so take a look at this one. you will not believe how they do

>> unbelievable! >> it's done. >> and she's crying? >> yes. japanese super group holding a rock, paper, scissors tournament to see which members would g to record a cd. >> wait a minute, what? >> yes! the young woman in the clip ultimately the winner and she's the front woman of the group. rock, paper, scissors, baby. >> i'm japanese so those are my people. that's >> do you know how to play? >> don't you start with me. >> i'm the person in the middle. >> is it 1, 2, 3, throw or 1, 2, throw. 1, 2, 3 -- >> you go after 3. >> it's after 3. >> so i'll go 1, 2, 3 -- don't do it yet. all right, here we go. 1, 2, 3, throw. oh! how'd you know i was going to do that? i think he cheated.

you had your hand in a fist the whole time. i'll be honest, i throw rock first every time. >> adam, what was it, there was a story we did -- >> i know, it's so easy. >> on how to win rock, paper, scissors every time. >> that's right. >> we did the story. >> doesn't rock always win? >> rock should win. paper covers rock. >> there's a formula, we did the story. if you follow this formula, you will win rock, paper, scissors, every time. >> i don't buy would win because it's so windy out, paper and scissors go away. >> is that your transition to weather? >> it is. >> can't get much by her. we've got 33 million people under some sort of a windchill advisory or watch stretching from the dakotas all the way to new england. look at these windchills right now. to 22 below to 5 above and it's just going to get worse as we move through next week and then we're looking at more wet weather coming into the pacific

the northern tier of states. unbelievable. take a three shot. that's what i do. >> that's your latest weather. >> thank you, sir. up next, one of "america's got talent's" most memorable stars, jackie evancho making a huge announcement today. she is going and at progressive, we let you compare

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it's been six years since jackie evancho stunned the judges and the country, honestly all of us, with her breath-taking vocals on season five of "america's got talent." >> her renditions of classical favorites took her to second place and it all happened before her 11th birthday. >> now all grown up at 16 years old, jackie has been asked to take one of the biggest stages

she's going to be singing the national anthem at the swearing-in ceremony at the inauguration of president-elect donald trump in january. jackie, congratulations. >> thank you. >> good morning. >> good morning. >> congratulations. >> what was that like getting that call? >> if i'm going to be honest, it's a little nerve racking, but i'm actually -- i'm honored i get to perform for the office. i'm just -- i'm very excited. >> now this makes two brushes with presidents now -- >> yes. >> you performed f obama. >> yep. >> what was that like? >> it was amazing. he is so kind. he pulled me aside so i could meet him and i had such a great time. i couldn't wait to do it again. >> that wasn't for the inauguration, was it? >> no. >> so this is a big, big stage. >> yeah. >> but although you are only 16, you have been on the biggest stages in the world time and time again. do you still get nervous? >> oh, definitely. i'm nervous right now. i get nervous for everything. >> wow. >> do you have a trick?

stage, just bringing us to tears. what's your trick to deal with your nerves? >> i suck it up. i don't really have a trick. >> you just go for it. >> just go for it. >> i love that. >> by the way, this is a great idea. the "america's got talent" holiday spectacular. in fact we've got a little clip of your performance. let's take a look. ? some day all our dreams will come ? someday where men are free ? ? maybe not -- ? >> wow, that's beautiful, jackie. that's stunning. >> you sing classic songs too. i've seen so many online because i was doing my homework checking it out. first of all, i can't believe that you're only 16 years old and second that you have such an amazing voice and you get to sing these wonderful classics. it's just amazing, it shocks me.

and congratulations on everything, it's well deserved. you can catch "america's got talent" holiday spectacular december 19th right here on nbc.

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mark wahlberg has been a hollywood fixture for so long he even made a tv show based on his life, you may have seen it, a little show called "entourage." >> it's not only an oscar and nominated producer, but he's taking on a deeply personal emotional project. >> it's about patriots day, the things that took place before, during and immediately after the boston marathon bombing. >> going to hunt them down, catch them, kill them, all that. they're still going to get us. no way can it be entirely

wrap our arms around each other. i don't think there's any way that they can ever win. >> we're so happy mark is with us in studio. good morning. >> good morning. >> the timing, what made you confident that this was the right time for us to see this film? >> you know, the question was posed right away, is it too soon. you see what happened in cairo on sunday and it's just happening all over the d. promote the message that love will be victorious and we have to come together and be there for one another. so obviously it was a very difficult story to tell, but i have such pride being from boston and seeing how my city responded in the face of this tragedy. >> there's so many facets to this story that is so emotional, and you've got to feel a real deep responsibility for telling it correctly. >> absolutely.

was involved with the movie because they could then put a face and they could come to me directly and hold me accountable. i wanted to make sure that everybody also involved with the project both in front of and behind the camera was held to that same standard. it's my hometown, and the amount of pride that i felt and the way they responded, it redefined the term "hero" for me. growingup in boston and having so m so many people running to helping, it's really inspiring. >> i watched the film and it has that feeling like -- it happened so recently. i remember watching it unfold on television, and what i felt then. watching the film brought all that right back because i felt like i was watching it unfold again. did you guys mix some real footage in with -- >> there's a lot of real footage, especially if you look at the two brothers, the tsarnaev brothers, the actors that we cast have an uncanny resemblance.

into whole foods or the bank or the gas station and of course all the closed circuit tv footage and boylston street, we were able to use a lot of that footage. >> i know tonight you're going to watch it with some 3,000 people. >> in boston. >> in boston. i cannot imagine the reaction they're going to have. >> it's going to be very emotional, but i think, you know, i was deeply concerned when i first went to boston, my first public appearance after announing the movie was out at the celtics game with my wife and my they butt me on the jumbotron and they started chanting "boston strong." everybody was chanting "boston strong." i got out and got on the roof of the car. i think it's going to be extremely emotional but extremely triumphant. people came together and stood up and held hands and i think they'll do that tonight. >> we're so proud of you. i just have a little housekeeping before we let you go. wahlburgers coming to times square?

>> and when you open here in new york, maybe you'll bring some over. >> absolutely. >> we love your family. >> we're going to send the truck over here. we have a truck in philadelphia. we'll send the truck here. >> i love that. >> i ate there two weeks ago. >> this film is brilliant. please go see it. "patriots day" limited release december 21st, nationwide january 3rd. congratulations, sir. >> thank you. and up next, one of our pals, megan mullally, hitting cranston in the new film "why him." we'll catch [burke] at farmers, we've seen almost everything, so we know how to cover almost anything. even a rodent ride-along. [dad] alright, buddy, don't forget anything! [kid] i won't, dad... [captain rod] happy tuesday morning! captain rod here. it's pretty hairy out on the interstate.traffic is literally crawling, but there is some movement on the eastside overpass. getting word of another collision. [burke] it happened. december 14th, 2015. and we covered it.

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her most it's how she makes us laugh. for eight years she had us in stitches on the hit nbc comedy "will & grace," a role which earned her two emmy wins. >> and she keeps the laughs coming in the new movie "why him" playing barb, a mom who's trying to embrace her daughter's new boyfriend. the guy is not making it easy. >> hi ya handsome. >> oh, you look great. >> oh, come on. >> no, you do. >> thank you. spirit. right? he ate it. >> wow. >> good morning! >> good morning. >> that's a great line. that was hysterical. >> you kind of improvised that. >> i improvised that line, yeah.

on? >> there was a lot. the script was great. john hamburg and ian wrote the script but they let us do a lot of improv. i think they had 240 hours of film that they cut down to 90 minutes. >> that's incredible. >> what a cast, though. cranston is unbelievable. franco is hysterical. i'll be honest, i started watching the movie, i was like where's megan. i realized you had already been on and i didn't realize it was you which is the greatest testament to an actor. you did such a great job. >> it's such a funny movie. i think that movie has at least half a dozen really big laughs, like big laughs in addition to all the nuanced -- >> i think you're selling it short. >> many more than that, yes. >> i don't want to give anything away but there was a scene where you were in the bedroom with mr. cranston that i had to watch it over and over again. >> you had to watch it? >> i was laughing hysterically. some of the things you did were

original script, and so we were having rehearsals and some meetings to talk about everything before we started shooting and i said, hey, it would be great if there was a scene where me and bryan where we're very, very conservative and i'm sort of starting to come out of my shell a little bit and i'm getting a little frisky and he's like, oh, my gosh, barb, what's come over you? and then they added this extra element to the scene which i won't reveal which allows me to so it turned into a really fun scene. >> what can you reveal about this mini "will & grace" that popped up last month and is this leading us to a longer reunion? >> well, we did a will & grace election video that was like nine minutes long and it got a lot of hits on youtube. and it's still up there, if you guys want to see it. we had so much fun doing it. we kept it top secret. so ever since then we had such a good time doing it, there's been

back. and so i think, you know, we all really love each other and it's the whole team, the whole everybody, the director, the whole thing. and so if we could do it, it would be fun. but at this point there's nothing official. >> nbc. >> love to see it happen. >> nbc. >> all right. megan, thank you so much. >> thank you. >> "why him" hitting theaters december 23rd. >>s >> it is, it is. >> and she is very funny. >> let's take a quick look at your weather. we've got for today some bitter cold making it through the plains. lake-effect snow for today. southern third of the country, warmer than average. everybody else awfully chilly. and then for tomorrow more lake-effect snow in the northeast, plains looking at snow as well. frigid conditions make their way into the mid-mississippi valley. lot of heavy rain with the possibility of flooding northern

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fontana. how are you doing? >> i'm doing well, sir. >> we've got some sound stuff. >> exactly. we like our speaker systems and i got two for you. this is the sonos 1 and the sonos 5. this is great because you can go from room to room and each speaker picks up on the signal from your phone. you can shut it off in the living room, walk into the dining room and it picks up right where you left off. >> they tried to sell me one of these at apple was and this here? >> this is the amazon echo and amazon dot. watch this, alexa, who won the world series in 2016? >> chicago cubs won the world series in 2016. >> represent, baby, represent. >> well done, alexa. and she's right, that's true. what is this thing? i like this already. >> this is from summit racing. this is a drink dispenser modeled after a 1930s vintage gas pump. check that out. >> you have orange juice in there?

>> i like these. >> this is from houzz.com. if you're throwing a party, i like to have these versus simple bookends. >> i actually own books so that's a cool thing. leather. >> holt leather is a family owned company who makes fine leather products. i made your own personalized leather tray to take with you. it's a great product that's under $50. any time you can personalize a gift, great real quick. sending it over to the kitchen with al but these are t-shirts and they're really good. >> dean, thank you so much. we've got deputy editor in chief of bon appetit magazine. an indoor smoker. >> can't go inside to smoke, look at that, you can smoke in your kitchen. you can do a wet or a dry, does ribs really well. >> that's fantastic. >> so everyone steals my grilling tools, so this you can

>> love that. >> nobody takes it. >> never take another man's tools. >> this is my favorite. this is a 2-in-1 griddle. >> stainless steel? >> it will last forever. it's $200. this is what i want for christmas. >> and bacon. >> make your own bacon. just buy the pork belly. you've got maple syrup, and invite your friends over for blts. >> and man crates. >> man crates. you get seed bacon, popcorn, bacon galore. >> andrew, this is great stuff all on our website. thank you so much. >> happy holidays. >> and we are back in a moment,

so far more than $7 million in gifts are on their way to needy kids all across the

andrew from tpf toys is here with a helper. nice to see both of you. thank you for helping us out this year. >> our pleasure. it's always good to give back this time of the year. >> and what are you doing for us this year? >> we are donating as a part of our 25-year tradition of donating to children's charities, we're going to be donating some wonderful splash links toys and underwater girls collectibles that's very popular and the peppy pups that sophie is carrying. >> howo pup? >> i love it. >> there you go. you guys have been so great to us. thank you so much. >> my pleasure. absolutely. we really are in a position to donate toys, especially those in the toy industry, and actually challenge those in the toy industry to step it up, especially this time of year. >> thank you so much. >> to donate to those less fortunate than us. >> thank you for being here. >> so much fun. >> we've got more coming up with hoda and kathie lee and your

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knew?" >> and sang like an angel op america's government talent" six years ago. now jackie evancho is a global superstar. she's 16 years old now, so precious. taking the stage today with evolo. italian singing sensation. >> earlier, surprise announcement. won't tell you now but let her tell us later. >> very exciting. if your kids despise getting dressed up for the trends they're really going to love. >> that's later. >> and ever wondered from the salvation army kettles go, we're going to show you. part of your book. >> remember the good books, i think it's coming -- forgot to bring it up. there it is, kristy. thank you so much. remember the last two seasons? something i self-published and it's -- it's all about my home and my kids and frank and -- and

would ever want a book like this. sigh self-published it because i wanted to give every penny to the salvation army. thanks to you, raised more than $1 million 500,000 for the salvation. good news. still have about 150 of them and i have 50 at my house. willing to sell every single one of them. $65, every penny goes to selfation army. make is a nice, clean the salvation, but we'll accept $65. >> by the way, it's a great book. not only do you learn more about your life, it's also, awesome, recipes and stuff. stuff andy's cooked, joy bauer. >> scripture and about celebrating your life while you have your loved ones with you. >> on that note. words of wisdom. shall we? here we go. the bad news is -- time flies. the good news is, you're the pilot. >> wow. >> how about that? >> just talking about that.

you know how -- >> i said to our friend, it's going too fast. i said, but -- slow it down. >> you are at the controls. you are at the controls. >> or are we? we all age one second at time. the same rate, but -- >> yeah, yeah, we do. >> sad this morning to wake up, speaking of, like, sort of surprises. you guys have seen by now. >> yes. the passing of alan thicke. >> yeah. he was 69 years old. one of these people, been on you keep seeing him on "this is us." they did a reboot of their show, all of the -- and a bigger than life personality. always filled the room, didn't he? >> yeah. >> a multitalented guy. wrote songs. good actor. they say he was one of the great, great dads, television dads. >> no kidding. >> yeah, yeah. >> said he loved that role, wrote a parenting book years ago, great advice for kids. said he was playing ice hockey,

with his son, 19-year-old son carter and he ended up having a heart attack there. >> what i mean about -- you know, love them while you have them. >> yes. >> in an instant, someone can be gone. not forever but temporarily. >> yes. all right. >> and we are going to have a little contest. i guess we'd call it, a little wine bot. >> a little wine bot, yes. >> a moment this week the internet went crazy when two ryans were photographed together. ryan reynolds you never see these two together. >> two fine specimens. >> both at the critic choice awards. >> both had a little facial hair happening. >> okay. so, ryan reynolds beat ryan gosling in best actor category. "deadpool," gosling for "nice guys." fans debating, who do you prefer? team gosling or team reynolds? that is today's wine bot. >> i said reynolds.

here's what we'll do. read what it says in the thing. it's klghoda gosling or klghoda reynolds. that's how you pick. while we're watching the wine flow, okay? we're going to talk to you about the two different ones, because ryan -- >> they're both really accomplished guys. >> what's the difference, do you think, between the two? >> i don't know ryan gosling. never met him. that i know of. i think i would remember it, although at my age, not so sure. when you meet never forget it. >> facts, both canadian, ryan gosling, younger, 36. ryan reynolds is 40. 36. both actors have two kids. each in a committed relationship. >> uh-huh. >> ryan reynolds, he's the one on the right, he has the highest grossing, higher grossing films with "deadpool" $360 million worldwide. >> gosling critically

is white. >> and ryan reynolds is -- winning, but not necessarily -- it's early. >> not by much. some people like -- ryan reynolds seems like the funny, george clooney-esque kind of guy. gosling, more serious, in a sexy kind of way? >> i wouldn't kick either one out. >> exactly. >> a big winner on "the voice." 37-year-old country soul sundance head. >> his name, sundance head. >> and runner-up, billy, turned aspiring pop star. >> very talented. >> blake shelton. >> he's on fire! >> his fifth time. >> his fifth time, and sundance joined onstage by his wife, three kids, mother and father. dad is texas musician roy head. but be their rear last night. and back in 1965. >> big hit. >> you weren't even born. >> no, but a big hit, because everybody is digging on him.

head. i mean -- they all are into him! by the way, he won 100 grand and a record deal. >> the first of a lot of money. >> the guy with the beard that's braided. >> and with us tomorrow. >> i love that. >> can we just see -- i didn't -- >> let's see bruno mars performed last night. >> let's see. ? look out now, oh, u, showtime, showtime ? guess who's back ? again, put your -- get up players only, ? move ? >> oh! >> hoda knows every word! >> i love -- >> a fine, fine, fine mu sooigs. >> musician. >> oh, my. >> promo, check it out, a cross between "fuller house" and "friends." >> gwen stefani returning. take a look. [ laughter ] ? a special feeling ? get on my team ? now that i hear your voice ?

promise to see you through ? >> simpler times. oh, carson! ? turn it around for you ? >> "the voice" returns on nbc. >> genius. >> a simpler more incident time when shows were like that. >> yes. >> neil patrick harris, showed you how son gabriel -- on his christmas list to santa. >> asking if you count mine sending in your kids' christmas lists before they went to the north pole or take a picture. got a bunch. a couple we picked out. christina, her son the brody's list wants big robots but we also love he asked for a stuffed dog for his baby brother. >> good. already learning how to share. that's sweet. and christian york spent -- asley's christmas list.

asked for these things. >> then a lot of it. [ laughter ] >> or these -- soothing spa for your feet. hatchimals. huge, a cartwheel. >> oh! >> and then peace on earth. >> or peach! >> and end of the letter, wrote, "go gators!" >> we'll share more tomorrow. okay. all righty. what's coming up? >> the most talented singers in the world, in the world, taking our stage. jackie evancho and christmas classic for us. can't wait. >> all grown up ?? eyes open? good. because it's here. cue the confetti. say hi to xiidra, lifitegrast ophthalmic solution. xiidra is the first prescription eye drop solution approved to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye. so give your eye doctor a ring, and your eyes just might thank you.

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six years ago at the 10-year-old breakout star on "america's got talent "and releasing platinum and gold records ever since. >> and late effort album "some day at christmas" jackie teamed up with our favorites, italian singing team, il volo. >> and gianluca, and nasio, and "little drummer boy." >> what they'll sing for us. >> hi, everybody! >> first, jackie, you have morning, don't you? >> yeah. so i was asked to perform by the president-elected to perform the national anthem at swearing-in ceremony at the inauguration. >> that's a little tiny -- >> what a -- >> wow. >> 22 billion people watching. >> wow! that's -- what did you think when you got the call? >> i was very nervous. >> uh-huh. >> but you know what? i'm really excited. i am so honored and i can't wait to see what happened.

performing for presidents. you performed for president obama. >> the smartest combo. >> i know. right? >> so long to think of this. this was good. >> are you guys -- discovering that more and more young people are discovering classical music and starting to become fans of it? >> this is good, because this is what we always, it was our goal. to carry on the tradition, and also to bring our music and our country which is italy, all around the world, agency we are doing with our latest album, tribute domingo. >> here they are singing "little drummer boy."

rum-pup-pup-pum ? a newborn king to see, pa-rum-pum ? our finest gifts we bring pa rum pum ? to lay before the king, pa-rum, pum ? so to honor him pa-rum-pum ? when he comes ? [ speaking in foreign language ] ? pa-rum-pum-pum-pum ?

pa-rum-pum-pum-pum ? i have no gift to bring, pa-rumpum-pum-pum ? to give our king ? ? pa-rum-pum ? shall i pray for you, pa-rumpum-pum-pum ? on my drum ? ?? ? they told me pa-rum-pum ? a newborn king to see, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum ?

pa-rumpum-pum-pum ? i played my best for him, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum ? then i smilealed at me, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum me and my drum ? ? me and my drum ? me and my drum me and my drum ? ? me and my drum me and my drum ?? oh, beautiful. >> what just happened? >> oh, my gosh! [ applause ] >> not a dry eye in the place. >> what just happened? what just happened? going on the road.

it -- [ speaking in foreign language ] >> that's what it says. >> the three tenors ot out now and back with another song on december 23rd. >> plus camp jackie on "america's got talent" holiday spectacular december 19th right here on nbc. so proud of all of you guys. oh! >> and italy, already singing, much for -- >> it's official. >> august. >> thank you. >> first row? >> on the >> uh-oh. about to drum up great stocking stuffers for kids. >> get out your naughty and nice >> get out your naughty and nice list, we're only human. we rely on our courage. the kind of courage that shows up when we need it...

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>> here with ideas for little kids and teens with good housekeeping, lori -- >> like my holiday present. you say my last name. love it. thank you. >> and divvying them up? preschoolers, little kids and then teens? >> yes. hand to each of you, from ta-da. >> ta-da xl. >> >> bobby slides. come in different days of the week. $8 at target and the other thing we love about these, when you buy one they partner with the united states foundation's girls charity called girl up, which empowers young women. >> that's great. >> $8, getting something super cute and doing something good. >> a great cause. great. >> excellent. >> okay. >> this is for boys and girls. >> boys and girls. >> hand these out. these are snow markers. you're little and made a snowman, did you ever wish you

>> now you can. >> what? >> right. >> i never had anything as a child. it was so long ago. >> and put the powder in, shake it up and -- >> all good for the environment. >> yep. all good. you're going to love these. >> why? >> partially because they're called, schwings! >> shoe wings start at $5. you put them on your shoes. >> on your shoes. >> little kids, you can be like a little superhero and t these for adults. >> look at the lightning bolt. want your kid to be fast as lightning. >> that's cute! >> now we're moving on to big kids. wep have the splendid nail dryer, qcv. >> go for it, hoda. >> adorable. >> $14. >> then for the boys, these old navy plush slippers, in their monster feet. how fun! >> those are cute. >> right? >> and then we love these lush bath bombs. if you guys want to open one of those up. >> yeah.

the thing we love about these, is that they are not synthetic. all-natural vegan, and great for the bath. >> getting older yet? >> and teens. getting older. statement rings. i was -- these are statement rings, available at abercrombie, teens love to wear bling. really fun. >> cute. >> this, i think you'll love. >> what is it? >> which is -- acts of kind inside carts. you can see, i'll hold one up. buy a stranger a cup of coffee. ha yourself doing it. upload it so everybody can share and see. then pass it along. >> very sweet. >> i bought someone a cup of coffee. hoda, your turn. >> you got it. >> i did it. you got it. >> then go on to -- do you guys know the cards against humanity game so popular with adults? it's appropriately inappropriate and now for teens to get teens off of screens, talking to their parents. >> ah! >> funny, awkward conversations,

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it's wines day wednesday. ready to play a weekly game calmed "who knew?." all about kindness. all month long sharing kindness through our speci going along with that in conjunction with lady gaga's foundation born this way, we have create add special share kindness pop-up shop inside rockefeller plaza, and handing out a signed cd if you don't get the answer right and $100 if you get it right. sending a holiday card to a deserving stranger, for

co-founder of born this way, lady gaga's mom, cynthia germanata. congratulations everything you've done. traffic is heavy and kathie's over there. i think she's ready. >> 20,000 people. >> kath, me and lady gaga's mom are ready. >> all righty. look at this beautiful family from virginia beach, virginia. which hit song did lady gaga sing the following lyric, promise i'll be kind but i won't stop until that boy is mine. from perfect illusion, >> "born this way." >> no. but that's good, because you get the cd! [ laughter ] >> the correct answer, cynthia, is -- "paparazzi" yeah? >> yes, it is. it guess on to say i'm your biggest fan. i'll follow you until you love me. there's not always a great relationship with the paparazzi, and i think she wanted to show that one could be built.

me. >> do you have a favorite lady gaga song? >> hard to say. i have to say "born this way" she talks about our discussion in the beginning. >> across the street to kath. >> according to forbes, which couple has given away the most money for charity, bill and ma linda gates and the zucker bergs or furstenberg's. >> a.? >> yeah. a lot of money. >> she's right. correct answer, bill and melinda >> they have donated over $32 billion to charities and organizations. they gifted $28 billion of their own monies created the bill and melinda gates foundation. what i love is that they partner with organizations around the world to deal with very serious issues of health and impov rshment and are an extraordinary foundation. >> awesome. kath, across the street to you. >> lovely girl from georgia. finish the lyric, please, to

listen. ? say please, say thank you, don't steal, don't cheat and don't lie ? i know you got mountains to climb, also stay -- >>? humble and kind ? ? >> yes, honey. good for you. there you go. >> that's a great -- i have an idea. what about tim mcgraw and lady gaga tinging that, a duet? >> she loves tim and faith nap song, a number one hit in june. lyrics were actually developed, i think it was lori -- mckenna who actually wrote it. >> she wrote that song, yeah. >> but these were rhymes she wanted her children to know and so what great values to instill in your children? i mean, we should all be singing "humble and kind." >> gorgeous. kath, over to you. >> from huntsville, alabama. tham kniss 1987 movie stars eric stoltze and lea thompson. a kind of a funny story.

>> number three. >> yeah! >> oh, my gosh! all right. "some kind of wonderful." >> yeah. >> i think it was a wild guess. >> i think so, but it worked. >> congratulations. this film, a teen love triangle. what i love, leah wanted her character to be more beautiful on the inside than the outside, and i think that is so important, to not judge people by what you see, and beauty really comin you taught that to your daughter and you guy, teaching that to everyone. >> my mother taught that to me. >> congratulations on the efforts and great work you're doing. we love you. come back and see us anytime. >> i would love visit the #sharekindness" we're doing with you and visit the foundation. >> thank you. you're the best. coming up, festive fashion

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those family gatherings are about to begin and while the presents are piling up and the meals being made, probably haven't had a minute to think what your kids will wear. >> as a parent, finding clothes comfortable and dressy can be a challenge. here with fashion to make everyone happy, founder and editor of style me pretty, abby larsen. >> how we have the cutest kids. >> can we start with velvet? >> yes. come on out. >> we have ashland and alana and little same. >> hi, guys. >> they look fantastic. >> they do. velvet is so great. you can take a simple piece and make it look really special. we have ashland wearing a purple

wearing a purple velvet dress. >> darling. >> i can't handle it! >> tammy's little girls. >> they are. this is $33, you guys? >> what? >> and bargains now and then we have sammy, who is looking dapper. >> hi, sammy. >> a velvet blazer and velvet bow tie, slim fitting pants. blazer from zara and found cute shoes at zara, velvet sneakers. >> stop it! you guys did so good. thank you, guys. bye! >> you did a good job. >> next trend is metallics. asher and molly. >> yes. metallics are so hot now. i love them. you can go really big like we did with molly wearing a gold, sequinned romper. $50 from mini bowden and paired it with a velvet cape from dill ard's. and from zara, $50. kept his outfit simple. all eyes on those cool shoes.

totally cool. >> i know. a lady's man. okay? guys, thank you. >> thank you so much. >> now we have suede and leather, hot, right? >> suede and leather. come on out, guys. >> who many next? >> the big girl my beautiful daughter audrey. >> very pretty. >> when it comes to suede and leather, doing faux with the little kids. a look for a lot less money. >> esla and cole here, too. >> exactly. >> audrey is wearing faux leat paired with a t-shirt from gap and a cozy pink sweater and a faux leather skirt. $17 from target, you guys. >> that's adorable. >> so cute. >> paired it with a sweater from the gap and patent leather shiny shoes. >> how cute of those? >> shiny patent. >> from zara. >> hey, cole! >> over there, cole, might not be able to see, wearing suedes.

>> we all do now. >> i know. it's okay. it happens. >> put him in h & m pants and a cute shirt and then cool leather bomber jacket. >> wow! >> cool. >> i love your outfit, cole. >> are you good? >> that was so good! >> good job. >> now we have -- grandson mack and the lovely rayna are here. come on out, kids. >> these kids are too much. they are absolutely adorable. >> hey, mack. >> this is a tone on tone look. >> i can't. >>si color marks it easy to shop for these guys. aren't they cute? >> adorable. can't handle it. >> the dimples on mack are killing me. >> old navy, $12, you guys. another pair of really cool sneakers from zara and layered on gray button downs. love this look for him and rayna is looking so gorgeous. favorite color, burgundy now. a zara plaid burgundy dress layered with a fur vefrt and

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