[ ding ] >> bad day for hoda's book. bad day for your book, hoda. >> i know! >> smokey robinson wrote that song, and many people might think he wrote it with one specific woman in mind but has actually admitted that he wrote it with many women around the world, including you. >> you mean all women? >> all women. >> okay, hoda? >> what's your name? >> eric. >> finish the lyric to one of last year's most popular wedding songs according to spotify. here we go. honey now >> come on. take me into your loving arms >> go! kiss me under the light of a thousand stars [ ding ] >> everyone is knocking it out of the park today. >> poor hoda. they can still get her book on amazon, though. >> ed sheerhan, on his new album. it's up for a big awards at the grammys. >> loveable. >> totally. >> and so is hoda, loveable. >> i wish we had -- maybe we would have a chance. what's your name and where are you from? >> kelly from new orleans. >> finish the lyric to this classic song, one of billboard's top ten classics of all time. go. we both i'm not what you you need so i will alway

then i go in to work and i'm really awake. >> no, it's hoda! it's hoda! once you start down the dark path. >> yoda. >> correct! i'm a huge karaoke person. >> hoda. i hear yoda, too. >> do it or not, there is no try. >> yoda. >> correct. one more. my purse is gross. i once found string cheese and a triscuit in it. >> hoda! >> i've been waiting to play that game with you. >> what a great game. so fabulous. we love you, billy. >> love you guys, too. >> you need some b-listers or c-listers, we'd been honored. trutv. >>> one skillet's supper tonight that will taste even better tomorrow. >> he does have your hair, hoda. >> that is uncalled for. there had to be people willing to take on the world's greatest challenges, whatever they might be. only tactics and strategy, we make battle plans and create breakthroughs - in medicine, science and engineering. our next mission could be anything. so we prepare for everything. now there's a new way to stay tru to your health. new trubiotics with immune support advantage. this advanced formula combines probiotics with the

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#hoda. >> it's too late, hoda. >> you know, first i had to get over that i was sitting, having lunch with barbara streisand. >> where did you go? >> to the bellagio hotel in >> i love that hotel. >> the food is delicious. it's kind of light. everything was preset. her manicure was perfect. >> of course. >> and you can see in the picture, she looked very relaxed and light makeup. she's really lovely and very unassuming. and, you know, so once i started, you know, just getting past that, you're barbara streisand and what is that dress you're wearing and let me look at your nails and let me look at she did her own hair and makeup. >> i like that. >> all these things a girl thinks about when she's dining with barbara streisand. then she started to say things that resonated with me. more women die of heart failure than all cancer combined. we don't recognize the symptoms. >> you're right. >> so that's what all this is about. >> sure. >> tomorrow, i'm doing the red dress fashion show. >> you are walking the runway! >> yeah! and i said but, you know, i'm at least like five, 15 pounds overwe

that's hoda! >> yow! >> this is the weirdest place. i've been in television a long time, never seen anything like this. >> she likes our show. >> i love your show! >> what do you think? >> you're my favorite. >> that's what we wanted for the reel. >> wow! >> wow. >> so much fun. no wonder we're exhausted. a long year. we sure have shared a lot of great times, and many of them are just sitting here. >> don't miss some of our most unforgettable moments after this. is. >> that was awesome! awesome! hey buddy, let's get these dayquil liquid gels and go. but these liquid gels are new. mucinex fast max. it's the same difference. these are multi-symptom. well so are these. this one is max strength and fights mucus. uh...think fast! you dropped something. oh...i'll put it back on the shelf... new from mucinex fast max. the only cold and flu liquid gel that's max-strength and fights mucus. start the relief. ditch the misery. >>> here's a question. how much do you remember from pop culture this year? >> there's a lot i'd like to forget. >> here'

h o hoda is wrong. she is used to it. $250. >> this one is more expensive. >> this fassett is more expensive. >> you can tell by the weight of it. >> look above the head. >> over here. tiles. which is high and which is low. subway tile. everybody loves it. >> this one i cannot tell. >> i definitely can. >> this is high. hoda is not good at this. >> tie breaker. tie breaker. >> tie breaker. which is high and which is is low? >> this is impossible. >> which is high and which is low for the dishes? >> i think hoda is high. >> you were high. >> you were? >> high over here and $403. >> i prefer those too. >> i think in the future we're only going do this with you at home because -- you're good at this. >> hoda is pretty. >> you are too. yes. yes. before we have -- >> one of us is old, which one is it? >> the brothers take new orleans is tonight on hg tv at 9:00. in the house. >> yeah. >> tune in to see which kitchen hoda chooses. for the last time what do the viewers think. >> for the final one on the wine b

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, i should have pointed out before. >> there was room for hoda. >> oh, there was room for hoda. there's no yoda, but we have a hoda. >> we're counting down to the release of "sisters." ugh! heartburn! no one burns on my watch! try alka-seltzer heartburn reliefchews. they work fast and don't taste chalky. mmm...amazing. i have heartburn. alka-seltzer heartburn reliefchews. >>> all right. if you haven't already heard, poehler, tina fey movie week. >> some people ask me, is she really that happy? and she's always been like that force. she gets excited over the small things and always has. hoda's so genuinely warm and genuinely caring about people. as a sister, she's best. now i live in dubai, so when i'm it. it's a nine-hour time difference, and i think, oh, gosh, i would love to hear her voice, because the minute she picks up, i'm uplifted. it's like, hi, and if i tell her any problem i'm having, within a minute it doesn't become a problem anymore, she has that sort of magical effect. she's able to make you look at something differently and make it seem so simple and basic, and yo

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. >> i likey that, hoda. >> i believe in that. when was or is your most -- >> past? i keep my memorable years, i ah. i think it -- i had two, obviously. 1990 and 1993 when my children were born. i don't really remember anything or care about much that happened before that. i really didn't, or don't. anyway, she celebrated, marcia did, 1985, the day she married her husband. interview and revealed why she >> she gave an emotional interview and revealed why she wanted to honor him last night and opened up about a lot of troubles we didn't know she had. >> no idea. >> after the "brady bunch." take a look. >> got in with the rock 'n' roll crowd, music crowd, and it consumed her u. know, i was going to crazy parties, doing crazy things. drugs were everywhere. i lost all control. i did things that i'm -- not proud of it all. when my husband and i met, i had my husband really, really helped save me from rock bottom. >> wow. >> we loved her before. he love her all the more now. we don't know what people go through. >> you really don't. >> she danced to a song, by the way. >>

>> yes, yes, yes, yes. >> she said, hoda, it's almost time -- >> i love you, hoda! >> how sweet. >> isn't that so cute? >> you've been such a champion of hers. >> her last treatment is on january 8th. and she said no more cancer. so it's back to school for some kids. >> and who's excited about it? and school starts so dad gone early. we need to start looking at that. kids need much more sleep than they're getting. more sleep, less homework, how about that! >> i'm sure the kids are cheering. here's the caption, our daughter is not okay with going back to school. [ laughter ] >> like a pancake. a lot of people felt that way. we had a nice time off down in the keys. once you're just hanging out down there, it's called keys disease. >> you want it stay in. >> yes, you just make up your day as i go along. there's nothing you gotta do. >> you don't have to go to bed at a certain time. that is awesome. >>> it's a big day. yesterday the "bachelor" premiered. >> and that means amanda is here. she fills us in on what's happening. so what is the story? >> this is steven's wedd

>> yes, probably. >> and hoda, one more. >> and your name? >> amy. >> and you have -- >> a red hand. >> here is the question, in "despicable me 2," what are the color of the evil minions, red, blue, or purple? >> they are "a," red. >> oh, so sad, just one book for you. >> okay. >> yes, so we know it is purple. >> purple is the answer, and the producers picked purple, because it is on the opposite end of the color spectrum of yellow. >> we don't have time for one going to give everybody a book over there. and give our love to stackable. he is no cartoon, but definitely a character. >> steve greenberg is here for an entertainment center for your pets. lives easier, he says. so how ya doing? enough pressure in here for ya? yeah...just wait 'til we hit i'm gonna take mucinex sinus-max. too late, we're about to these dissolve fast. they're new liquid gels. and you're coming with me... wait, what?! you realize i have gold status? do i still get the miles? new mucinex sinus-max liquid gels. dissolves fast to unleash max strength medicine. start the

of hoda of course. >> thank you, sweetie. this looks great. mm, mm, mm. marcella, thank you. >> oh, my gosh, that's good. >> really good. >> wow. >> smooth? >> to get this recipe and more, thanksgiving recipes, go to today.com/food. >> easy for you to say, hodie. >> by the way, give my love to jeff and the whole gang there. >> i will. i absolutely will. >> this is "today" on nbc. >> yeah, what she said. if you suffer from a dry mouth, then you'll know how uncomfortable it can be. but did you know that the lack of saliva can also lead to tooth decay and bad breath? well, there is biotene, specially formulated with moisturizers and lubricants. biotene can provide soothing relief and it helps keep your mouth healthy too. biotene, for people who suffer from a dry mouth. americans. we try to live healthy. but many of us don't know there are nutrients that can help support our metabolism. healthy metabolism with chromium to help and b-vitamins to help convert food to fuel. one a day. ah! come on! let's hide in the attic. no. in the

one is hoda. you vote with your hashtag on twitter. when you vote for either one of us, the wine glass fills up. love for the question. so here's the debate topic from the "wall street journal". >> this is our third time doing it and one of us has won twice so far, but don't vote out of compassion. it's got to really be what you think. okay? >> "the wall street journal" -- i can't win on this wine bot thing. "the wall street journal" had an article. and it said they were trying to figure out what's the right temperature to sleep -- at which to fall asleep and stay asleep. "the wall street journal" agrees with kathie lee who says that the right temperature is between 60 and 65. why do you think 60 and 65? >> because that's the most comfortable for me. i like to sleep without anything on and i like to be very cozy and -- >> you see what she just did? now? she got her wine bot going again. i like to sleep naked. kathie lee, kathie lee, kathie lee. >> no, i don't like to be hot. especially when you've been through menopause. ever again in

and i'd say hoda's out of wine and i'm not. somebody got gypped. >> thank you, alex. >> check that can't afford it. $80 a month. >> for six years now. but that's what friends do for friends. >> there's such a thing as a work bff. let's see if we agree with them. >> your work bff is the only person whose weekend you really care about. you know how's your weekend. >> that's excellent, leslie. >> you say how was the weekend. we do that. >> but there are a lot of people that i -- there are good folks around us. >> you get irritated by the same people. yes. >> yes. it's very true. >> you confess freely to each other and it's true. >> we give each other a look even during the show, and we're like, and then we know. >> how do we do it, day after day. >> when you're having a bad day, there's always someone willing to help you snap out of it. way. i have more bad days than you do. and you know work is so much better than someone you share your craziness with. >> it's fun to come to work because we get to hang out. >> so we're very bless

it is hoda's favorite day. >> what is it? >> boozeday tuesday. >> yes. >> january 12th, and that is try everything by shakira, and that is hoda's theme song. yes. and today, we have on the show an emmy award winning actor who makes playing a bad guy look so good. ray liotta is here. >> this show "shades of blue" is if you haven't seen it, catch it on demand before thursday, because that is when the next one comes on. it is really, really good. >> and you have been raving about it. >> yes. love it. >> and you know him from the "hangover" and ken jeong is here to fill us in on all of the projects he has going on. >> and go, go, go. >> and thank you for having me. really. >> and he is in a new movie "ride along ii." that is going to be good. in fact, him and heather graham have worked together in "hangover" and they are reunited in "norm of the north" and we will talk to heather in a few minutes, too. >> that is so sad what is going on over there. [ laughter ] >> okay. ken. hey, do you have a hangover right now from the golden g

hoda drive. >> you sure it's not rhoda and missing a letter? >> it's ho. hoda puts the ho in hoda. we know hoda -- >> lori, you don't get to laugh so loudly, okay? >> yeah. so thanks to our facebook fan, holly treat. now it's starting to not sound real. and bobby pim killed it in. >> she drove by the street with her husband bing crosby who didn't want to stop so she sent a google map. we want to thank her for that. >> have you ever been to a theater or a movie and the people around you are hacking. they have colds or sneeze or whatever. [ coughing ] >> it happens. [ sneeze ] >> it does happen. i worry about myself coughing and sneezing. i don't notice when others are doing it unless it is consistent and next to me. i give the stink-eye. >> she's got a stink-eye. >> i do. >> what do you think? >> here's the thing. doesn't matter what i think. it matters what the writer from the telegraph in the uk says. >> no it doesn't. >> i think life happens and oftentimes if you are sick, no, don't go anywhere. don't infect anybody. that's what i call selfish. >> yeah. >> don't infect anybody el

hoda you are right on it. i am going to put pretzels, treats, and this is a bandana wrap, one, two, three. and they can repurpose the wrap. >> look down there. >> really good. thanks, robin. >> one, two, three, we wrap it up. >> say hello to everybody for us. >> and if you are a "pitch perfect" fan, we have a group for you. a big crowd right after this. this. red 97! set! red 97! did you say 97? yes. you know, that reminds me of geico's 97% customer satisfaction rating. 97%? helped by geico's fast and friendly claims service. huh... oh yeah, baby. geico's as fast and friendly as it gets. woo! geico. expect great >>> all right, if you're expecting a houseful over the weekend and you don't want to spend the night and the day in the kitchen, we have a recipe for you. >> we have giada. >> it keeps on giving for sure. >> what is it? >> kabocha squash. a lot of people in the kitchen called did a kabucha. it's getting confused. but before we get there, you're what kind of beef do you use for a stew? >> like a tenderl

it is hoda's favorite day. >> what day is it? >> winesday wednesday, january 6th. is that something in the way you move -- i love her. >> ellie goulding. >> and now, hoda's book is rocking. >> yes. >> and in four day, hollywood is going to be rollin hon honor the best in movies and televi have a more on the game "who knew. i " "" >> and we want you to have your a get your closet organized so thaw yo can can -- so that you can make some extr t worn in ages. >> and you know her from donna from "parks and re w the star with one name retta is going to be here. >> and "lilliana's luxe for less" gea hav you looking good for less when you go to the gym. >> and she is great, hoda. and it is great, and people think that writing a book is hard, but it is easy to launching the book and doing all of the press that you are to do >> we had at lot of fun at the barnes & noble on 86nd, and we are go to the 96th tonight with andy cohen, and he is goin >> and what time? >> 7:00-ish when that happens. >> okay. and i need some words of wisdom. >> all right. >> here we go. >> the meani

hoda lives by this stuff. >> that's the texturizing one. it gives it more lift, more grapefruit stuff. >> the whole thing is worth $150, but you're getting it for $75. >> and limited quantities. >> keep in mind, we've shown you four, there are four splices in there. >> go to pop sugar.com or today, klg and hoda.com. >> take a picture with you and your package, and maybe we'll show you and your package. >> hey, adam, have you ever taken a picture with you and your package? >> yeah, i've taken pictures of my package, but usually it's to send to my boss. >> i've had something in my eye all morning. jer, could you help, sweetheart? >> thank you, and thank you. >> okay. all right. >> wow, the yule log is big behind us. >> it's that happy yule log. >> the happy yule log. not the holiday yule log. >> say it again. >> the happy yule log. by hallmark. the cat is named happy, that's why. >> i love when amanda comes in for our corrections. >> we don't like being corrected in front of other people! >> if it's from hallmark, it's okay. thanks, sweethear

>> like hoda's in e da hoda's? now you can. >> this is a great segment. we go to bed and it looks okay, and you wake up, and it looks like a mess. >> you don't tie yours up. >> everyone complains to me, whenever you do your hair, my hair, and i love it, and how do i make it last the next day. so here's, i have three -- this is different hair tiles styles to show you. >> their is is is what she looked like before. we'll take this off. >> a little net. >> little net. you can get this to secure there. and make sure. only one hairpin to actually keep it secure. and you bring it into a unicorn bun. forward a littleshaky, shaky. >> shake it, bring it back. >> it looks even better. >> it really does. explain that unicorn bun. >> it's all about the twist. and the reason it's a unicorn. i will show you how we did it. bring it forward a little bit. forward. so the whole point is to make sure it's right as a unicorn on top of your head, twist it, twist it, twist it. you only need one hairpin to kind of seal it. >> and then pin it and put the net on. >> we have two m

>>> from nbc news, this is "today", with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody, it's hoda's favorite day. >> what day is it? >> wines day wednesday. "something in the way you move." ellie golding. >> the book tour. we're rockin' and rollin' on it. >> and a great show today. to be rolling out the red carpet for the golden globe awards. so we're ready with a game of who knew. >> and why not get your wardrobe? shape >> sure. >> get your closet organized, and you might be able to make extra dough on outfits you haven't worn in ages. see how smart that would be if someone actually did it? >> like maybe you? >> and you know the actress with one name, rhetta. >> and luxe for less. fitness gear to have you looking and feeling good when you go to the gym. >> hey. it's a lot. people think writing a book is hard, it's easy compared to doing all the press. >> you did have some fun. >> you were at the barnes & noble. street of and andy cohen's going to bring his drinky. the time is 7:00ish. >> i need some words of

hoda, i'm hungry. let's go eat. >> you'd say yes and that would be the end of it. >>> so gwen stefani and blake shelton are apparently in love. apparently. >> why do you have to say it with such disdain and disgust? >> they're always wrapped up with each other. >> and you did wonder if it was a bouncy thing from their oar -- other relationships or if it was promotion for "the voice." >> they say if you fall in love right away it's not that great i'm not saying it's not going to last, but -- doesn't. let's be honest. >> so i guess blake -- gwen stefani couldn't attend and so she brought her iphone and was facetiming him. she had somebody that was there facebook face timing with him. >> the man does 300 gigs a year. of course she can't be at every one of them. it's not like she's missing his bar mitzvah or something. if you're in love with a lawyer, do you go and hear all his closing arguments? >> no. you're right, you don't. but here's the thing about facetiming. i was telling you, i went to the beach a

and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> oh, hoda woman, i miss you so much. it's only been five days, and i -- i'm already having separation anxiety. maybe i should have come with you. you told me i should. maybe rio is the place for me to be. i shouldn't have let you go, hoda woman! it's like pinot without grigio. i've had co-hosts. i've had people that i barely know. andy somebody the first day, nice, but you know, and regis came on tuesday, and i love him, but he came back on wednesday, and then thursday -- oh, tony dancea, i thought he retired, but no, he came back and nobody is you, hoda woman. it's just so quiet! >> i'm right here, kath! i'm here! >> no, you're not, hoda. that's mean! you're not here. you're in rio! >> no, i'm with you. i'm right here. >> what are you talking about? >> here! hodi! my hodi! are you having fun, hoda? your hair looks terrible. are you okay? are you okay? i don't care about the hair. >> i am right here on the beaches, kath. can you believe this? >> hoda, come walk with me just for a second. look, i want to show you what you

hoda has the understated because in hoda's world traditional is timeless. what! >> when you said boring, i was having a flashback to the an old "snl "snl" skit. >> you can take the quiz and create your own personal hashtag. >> international delight. >> some of them did not fit us >> and so in is supposed to be a tearjerker, and this is an ad for a girl and a guy and their gum and it is guaranteed to the >> i am in. >> and shows them through life. should i say it would be a sin if i can't help falling in love with you like my whole life too for i can't help falling in love with you >> i love that. >> hoda is crying and i'm going what the heck is that? >> i thought that you were crying, too. >> no, for other reasons. >> and the knee there, and that beautiful song was sung by american idol's haley reinhart, and i thought that it was beautiful. >> and i love the pan ta entatonix. >> yes, i love them, too. >> and i was on a plane, but they were wanting to us sing a long, but it was that we were afterthought afterthought. >> and so kathy ryan shot it, and so, here is t

hoda is at it once again. everybody's loving these things, hoda. this time, she's crashing a wedding. if anybody else did, it would be rude but not hoda. >> i didn't wear white. before. >> at bobbi's wedding. it's so much fun. then it's a holiday film that will deeply offend you and make you laugh out loud. >> one of the two for sure. >> don't bring the kids to it. it's called "the night before" starring seth rogen. he'll tell us all about it. >> and one mother and one grandmother are surprising their loved ones when they reveal their ambush makeovers. >>> everyone has a story. a beautiful story you're going to want to hear. a great singer to hear it. it's a song. >> it is a throwback thursday. you know what we like to do? we like to show you some old kathie lee video from the vault. >> oh, my gosh. >> there's a commercial we found back in 1979. florida orange juice. it took a lot to find this. >> oh, my voice is so high pitched. listen. >> take a listen. >> orange juice in a recording session, kathie lee? >> it tastes great and it's so good for yo

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. welcome to nesday wednesday. we're so happy you're here. it's february 24th. that is bad man by pit bull featuring robin thicke. >> you can't beat that. >> oh, yeah you can. >> wayne brady was singing. >> wayne brady is our triple threat. he's a guy who does everything. >> and is fearless. completely fearless. extremely daring for one night only right here in manhattan. >> nothing else to do but kinky boots and all the other shows he's on. >> we're going to get to you. plus, whether you are a fan of -- from the "scream 4" thriller or "younger" there's a good looking and talented guy named nico tortorella. you know how we know he's good looking? we have a calendar. we were just paging through the months. >> because we had time. >> there was just extra time. and this is just an advertisement for his -- which is your favorite? >> uh -- >> well, it is not this one. it's not october. that scares me. >> let's go to our birth month. >> this is augus

okay or not okay, hoda woman? >> okay makz magazine reports that some celebs are wearing t-shirts with messaging that may be targeted to the ex, and we asked is it okay or not okay to wear a t-shirt targeted at an ex- >> i can't explain why some people do what they are doing, hoda, i just know when i'm hurting, i like to keep it private. >> word of warning, when you're racing to go to the gym, make sure you choose your clothes wisely. >> what? what are you talking about in. >> what's that got to do. >> you don't wear the t-shirt that says i don't like you when way out. >> who are you? >> that did not make any sense at all. nothing has made sense on this show at all. all right. don't be left out in the cold. we have the hottest trends for coats for men and women. >> and could you tell the difference between expensive and inexpensive hope decor? play along with us in a game we call high/low after there. >> this portion of today is sponsored by international delight. redecorating your home and you don't want to spend

here's what hoda and i had to say about that. >> hoda, there's a big difference between fans being rude to other fans in the case of the latter, yes, it's fine. >> i say this. i say they played a pretty penny to see you perform and unless the fan is totally out of control, let it slide. >> what if it ruins your whole experience. you paid for tickets too. >> let it slide, let it slide. >> don't let it slide. don't let it slide. >> what are those things? >> that's going to be a hit. >>> it's try-day friday. we're going to give this a try. this is from magnolia. >> tomorrow, saturday, is national banana pudding day. so they have a new limited edition. it's peanut butter banana pudding with nutter butter. >> available through sunday. >> oh, my gosh! i want to put my face in it. >> i'm so happy. >>> guess who is coming up next? susan welch after this. ? ? approaching medicare eligibility? but now is a good time to get the ball rolling. keep in mind, medicare only covers about eighty percent of part b medical costs. the rest is up to you. that's where aarp medicare supplement insurance plans

it is hoda's favorite day. >> what is it? >> boozeday tuesday. >> yes. >> january 12th, and that is try everything by shakira ra, and and today, we have on the show an emmy award winning actor who makes playing a bad liotta is here. if you haven't seen it, catch it on demand before thursday, because that i a you have been raving about it. >> yes. love it. "hangover " "han f us in on all of the project s s he is on. >> and go, go, go. >> and in a new movie "ride along ii." that is going to be good. in fact, him and heather graem have worked together in "hangover" and tha ey are reunited in "norm of the north" and w will talk to healther in a few minutes, too. >> that is so sad wh ove there. [ laughter ] >> okay. ken. hey, do you have a hangover right now from the golden globes? >> yes. >> and he looks very devilish. suddenly i'm afr of him. >> anyway, what's that noise? >> get security, please. >> hoda, i a of you, you are on the book tour to end all book tours, and cranny that it doesn't seem like that you is not been here. h

hoda, don't -- hoda and kathie lee don't need it. my best, regis philbin. >> thank you for that. >> oh, my gosh. precious treasure. >> affordable gifts. >> we do. affordable gifts everything from $24 to $100. >> exhausted. >> and a special 20% discount on these gifts and more for "today" show visitors. >> okay. start with this. >> go to today.com. >> a wireless mailbox. you can send messages to the child. a lot of fun. this is a little drone. so -- you know -- >> yeah. [ laughter ] >> the world -- >> whatever you can do with that. always fun. a jump rope that's great. really good. >> this is -- >> socks. >> yes, socks. >> looks good. headphones, if kids play it. >> this one does, and this is a keyboard. >> i like it. >> we've got glasses here. >> yes. >> and okay, this looks so cozy, these are great. these are fur imasks for $35, just great. pick your color. >> oh. hoda wants those. >> i like this book end. >> yes. a great book end, and these are -- hats and dolls for kids. >> tell you what it's going to be a hit, he's emojis. >> a w

up and down, hoda. oh, there we go. >> and swirl it. >> and down. >> and you know, you remember these things. >> oh, it is nice. >> and you know the little things that you put the pins and your face in there and it would make the imprint and those cool games. it is like this. >> and by the way, you could watch this all day. >> could you really watch it all day. >> look, look, watch it on the monitor. isn't it fun. you are like, ah. >> ah. >> and people are falling asleep. >> no, it is so awesome. can you buy them? >> yes, you can. >> $75. oh, okay. i mean, it is a pillow. >> and you know you can get them at standup.com. >> $75 is low end. they go to $150. >> and so they are expensive. and so you know when you are in a rush and you put the makeup so quickly, and the question is can you put it on without looking in the mirror. and so buzzfeed asked a group of women to do it. and we will see how they did. >> i don't know where the cheekbones are. >> my body knows what to do. >> here goes the liquid eyeline

take it, hoda. sing it up, baby, be proud. this is my fight song my power's turned up i'll be strong >> rachel is here. she's going to sing her new single for us. this is thirsty thursday. it's january 7th, and that is called "fight song." you know what i love about her story? she worked 15 years in this business and she never gave up until she got her first hit. >> i love that. >> don't mess with my dreams and i love that. >> she's going to sing a song for the very first time right here on our show. we honored she chose us. >> we are. >> two southern women made their way up north to our plaza to freeze their buns off and to get ambushed. one is celebrating a birthday. the other is on a girl's trip. they're going back to their hometowns with hot new makeovers. >> and grab your makeup bags, ladies, and open up your bathroom cabinets, because our girl bobbie thomas is going to find out how old your stuff is. get it off the shelves. >> did she get some of your stuff? >> i hope not. did you, bobbie? >> she said she wouldn't touch

said hi, hoda, i'm a huge fan. >> and i tweeted back. we found the clip, "marsha, marsha, marsmarsha." >> if you are a bachelor or bachelorette fan, we have news. the newest was announced last night. >> i'm so excited. >> so last night they announced the new bachelor, and it is going to be this guy. nick vile is his name. it's kind of a controversial choice. usually they pick someone from the previous season. it's a wildcard pick. because he's been on two seasons of the bachelorette. >> the guy can't get a date. >> he came in runner-up. he went all the way to the finals twice. now he's in bachelor in paradise. and i think this girl's going to let him go as well. so he's coming on as the new bachelor. now the controversy, you might remember this. >> or not. >> years ago, andi dorfman was the bachelorette. at the very end when she let suite, if you didn't love me, why did you make love to me. >> oh. >> it was the first time ever anyone had said what happened in the fantasy suite. now everybody talks about it. at the time he was seen as a v

overnight, hoda? >> probably. >> you're never to just one place. >> i ended up leaving here and going to new orleans on friday. i did a little shoot with the property brothers. new orleans was just eating them up. they were so cute. they renovate d a house. we're going to talk about that when it comes around in november. then i found my posse in new orleans an we were in the french quarter. it was really fun. that's mike in the back with his mouth open. we ate at antoine's. we got on the plane from new orleans, flew to newark and drove to see my mom. >> thinking it was going to be a washout. >> thinking we were going to be inside and look at the sun. the kids were out in rare form. >> look how great your mom looks. >> we were all at the coffee then we just what we do. we took pictures and hung out. >> and all the blow up cushions. you are all family when you're there. >> we had a nice hang. how was your weekend? >> i thought i would just write all weekend mostly. . i was going to go to this big event

>> hoda kotb. every time somebody says you're working with hoda, something bad happens. >> that black eye was terrible. >> it took over a month. >> do you rewear your clothes you do sometimes. >> you mean on my show. >> on your show. >> yes. sometimes they won't let me. >> if you could wear one thing over and over, what would it be? >> a green plastic bag. no, i would wear jeans and a tee shirt. and clogs. i'm on vacation right now for a week. >> we're going to make this easy and fun. i've got to have some fun this i got to crash people's parties. you know what, that's what it's like to be a publisher's clearinghouse person. i was a limo driver. and i had a southern accent. >> give to me. >> i was like, hey, my name's abbey, what's your name? >> that's so lame. >> no, it is not. >> my name is -- >> my name's abbey. >> her back was to me. so she couldn't see me. voice. we're going to catch up with actress anna camp. >> i love her. cause i do. it wasn't fake. it was real. that's called enthusiasm, ho

of hoda of course. >> thank you, sweetie. this looks great. mm, mm, mm. marcella, thank you. >> oh, my gosh, that's good. >> really good. >> wow. >> smooth? >> to get this recipe and more, thanksgiving recipes, go to >> easy for you to say, hodie. >> by the way, say hello to jeff and the whole gang there. >> i will, i absolutely will. >> this is "today" on nbc. the son of a polish immigrant who grew up in a brooklyn tenement. he went to public schools, then college, where the work of his life began -- fighting injustice and inequality, speaking truth to power. he moved to vermont, won election and praise as in congress, he stood up for working families and for principle, supporting veterans. now he's taking on wall street and a corrupt political system funded by over a million contributions, tackling climate change to create clean-energy jobs, fighting for living wages, equal pay, and tuition-free people are sick and tired of establishment politics, and they want real change! [ cheers and applause ] bernie sanders -- husband,

here's what hoda and i had to say about that. >> hoda, there's a big difference between fans being excited or fans being rowdy and rude to other fans in the case of the latter, yes, it's fine. >> they played a pretty penny to see you perform. unless the fan is totally out of control. >> what if it ruins your whole experience. you paid for tickets too. >> let >> what are those things? >> that's going to be a hit. >>> it's try-day friday. this is from magnolia. >> tomorrow, saturday, is national banana pudding day. a new limited edition. it's peanut butter banana pudding with nutter butter. >> available through sunday. >> oh, my gosh! i want to put my face in it. >> i'm so happy. susan welch after this. sound familiar? then you'll love this. incredible protection in a pad this thin. i didn't think it would work, but it does. it's called always discreet watch this. this super absorbent core turns liquid to gel, for incredible protection that's surprisingly thin. so i know i'm wearing it, but no one else will. always discreet for bladder leaks this is mister kitty. so we're using fresh step wi

hoda puts the ho in hoda. >> tonight laugh, lori. >> wait a minute. it's starting not to sound real. >> bobby pin called it in. is this a joke? her husband bing crosby who didn't want to stop so she sent a google map. >> have you ever been to a theater or a movie and the people around you are hacking. whatever. [ coughing ] >> it happens. [ sneeze ] >> it does happen. i worry about myself coughing and sneezing. i don't notice when others are doing it unless it is consistent and next to me. i give the stink-eye. >> she's got a stink-eye. >> i do. >> here's the thing. doesn't matter what i think. it matters what the writer from the telegraph says. i think life happens and often times if you are sick, no, don't go anywhere. don't infect anybody. that's what i call selfish. >> yeah. >> don't infect anybody else. but sometimes somebody walks by and i get a smell of their perfume or something and i start to sneeze. that i didn't cause. >> if you have a cold, this happened to me in church. i was at rich -- rich -- wille wilkerson wilkerson's church in miami.

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hello, everybody! guess what? >> what? >> thirsty thursday. february 25th. >> i just read the other day, i had no idea this is a leap year. >> it's a leap year! >> we'll have to have another day of february! >> 29 days. how about people whose birthdays are on the 29th? >> i know, i wonder if they celebrate it on the 28th or -- how about gwen stefani. "make me like you." this is that song about blake shelton. like everything is. "make me like you." yeah! >> i like it. >> wait a minute. ihoda day. stop that. that was good. >> all right. we do have a good show. >> yeah, yeah. >> we hope bambino and blake aren't watching. they're not going to like it. when i came home from shooting this the other day, they were all over me sniffing. we have about 100 dogs that went to this wonderful place called the spot. >> yeah, we're interns for a day and we decided to intern at a dog washing and grooming and playing place. and it was -- >> cleaning up som

is it -- why do you do it, hoda? >> to cross things off. something. >> no, i agree with that. >> an expert in time management told the daily mail that a to do list actually is a waste of time. >> complete waste of time, he says. who is the so-called expert? describes him as a place where important tasks go to die. >> no, it's not true. because you won't remember. how do you remember things? >> everybody's life is different. and some people have insanely -- you know -- >> busy lives? >> busy lives and very complicated. and say you're an intern for on a win tour. >> you better keep a list. >> you better keep a list. that's right. speaking of stress, it's time for i hoda. >> by the way, you're going to love this. this is a throwback. this is a throwback to another time and place. >> yeah. >> outkast. "the way you move." can you feel that b-a-s-s-a i like the way you move i like the way you move i love the way you move i love the way i love the way >> spend a long time on these lyrics. ten times, so far! >> can you feel

time, hoda. we need it. with everything going on in the world we need your words of wisdom. >> words of wisdom for the day -- grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul. want me to read it again? okay. one more time. wait. grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul. you can tell those who are good and calm inside because they show grace with everybody around was -- sometimes you're on -- everyone's on your jaggly last nerve like your head's going to explode. pie know so many people. mary, our makeup artist, always so calm. her soul must be very kind. >> in greek means unmerited favor. >> that's beautiful. >> thank you. >> all right. so last night i had some fun. derek jeter, who is a sweetheart. >> what a gentleman. >> oh -- oh. >> i go for the soul part. she's just, you know the -- >> anyway, he's got -- >> butt. >> he's got a grace foundation. teasin >> you did it last year, too. >> called the turn two foundation dinner doing g

hoda, stop! >> i think we've changed -- i think it's happening, and i cannot wait until we get to see the kathie lee wax figure. >> let's get our energy behind something else. let me figure out something on my bucket list, something i want -- >> we have to do this now. >> so does madame tussaud. >> the beginning of a movement. you know how much i love musical theater. went to the holy lands what is your stone based on david and goliath. ended up writing a children's musical about it called "the little giant" and started recording it yesterday. you'll be a sheep in it. >> i can't wait. >> it's an all-male story, in the old testament. so i right? girls' roles? we don't have -- a greek chorus we needed. we after 11:00 on this wednesday morning. we are taking alive look hearing from investigators after a fatal plane crash on tuesday afternoon. a lot of questions have to be answered in this case. a student pilot and instructor were trying to land a plane at the airport near hartford when it hit a util

>> all right, time for i-hoda. this one caught me because -- because the video shows a big gigantic piece of like birthday cake and it's on a beach. i was, like, what is this? they talk about the cake by the ocean. i was like, that was the name of it. i don't know what it means but i likee. >> it's by dnce. >> here it is. it's crazy. they're all taking hunks of cake. here it comes. go crazy crazy. by the ocean walk for me baby >> what does it mean? >> i don't know. just if you're wondering. >> we have to figure out what that means. >> well, remember that story here in new york about the man that was head of the church and he had -- >> please don't ruin my moment. please. >> was into the cake thing. >> okay, that was totally unnecessary. can we do a quick shot of our lovely ladies? they're here from groove with me. it's a great charity. they worked, they paid money to come here, for an auction. >> you can listen to sirius xm 108, hoda is there on monday and wednesday. can we just go out on the little koala bear or n

didn't you, hoda? for a different reason. >> i spent halloween in new orleans once and felt out of place, if i wasn't in costume the whole day. the city embraces it. of course, most haunted city in america heal has a claim to that. go to voodoo fest in october, which is a party. it's music and drinking. it's a great thing. very new orleans. a way to embrace the dead but have fun. even bet the weather in october. >> the best. >> it's the best. >> it's dry. >> dry and not -- just there this weekend and it was in the 60s and 70s and gorgeous. in the new orleans by the way, nobody needs a holiday to dress up. >> a mascot. okay. >> a place to relax and have fun. >> very good job. >> thank you. >> good to see you, sweetie, >>> traveling back to the '70s for a classic song re-invented. >> tom jones made it famous. now lion babe is bringing the hit back, right after this. >> uh-huh. ? oh ? ahh...still sick, huh? i'll take it from here. i'm good. i just took new mucinex clear and cool. ah! what's this sudden co

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