>> and you share the birthday with the one and only frank gifford. >> frank gifford. >> how could a dayithout us having frank gifford here? >> i hope he's here. i hope he is. [ applause ] >> hey, zesty! zesty, you better pray you look this good at 83. >> hi, sweetheart. i'm proud of you. and we have a chair for your -- thank you, sweetheart. >> by the way, also frank gifford's birthday, so we got you -- >> 82 -- >> don't go there. if i'd known i was going to live this long, i would have taken better care of myself. >> i know. me, too. if i was going to live this long. >> is it fun sharing a birthday? >> i say that to frank every day. i never thought you'd live this long. we laugh about it, though, don't we? >> i believe the dog's home. >> is bambino here? >> no, bambino wanted to come. >> by the way, a lot of people did want to wish you a happy birthday. so let's take a look. ♪ happy birthday to you >> happy birthday, kathie lee. i heard you're turning 40. and i can't believe that. you don't look a day over 39. you're gorgeous. >> hey, kathie lee, happy 90th birthday. oh. what? -- you h

. >> flowers from hubby frank gifford celebrating his 83rd the same day as his wife. the surprise birthday was from surprise friends like heidi klum. matt lauer bringing her to tears. >> you have a heart bigger than the entire universe. >> matt damon. >> i heard you're turning 40. you're gorgeous. >> i think matt damon wants me. >> and channing tatum. >> channing wants to tatum all over my gifford. >> i don't even know what that means, but i like it. >> one thing hoda knows -- the perfect gift for her tv b.f.f. ♪ manicures, facials every day. ♪ >> rapping her version of flo rida's song. "low." >> this song is one of my favorites. she hates it. so i'm like how can we make this a song she'll never forget? blown-out hair, botox is her friend. turning 70 is just around the bend. >> turning 60 just one wild and crazy party. >> those girls are having way too much fun over there. now some hot star sightings, like jennifer aniston rocking the l.b.d. overseas. >> for those who are loving beyonce's short new hair rs it may have been short-lived. >> beyonce suffering from choppe

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. you probably aren't too thrilled about it but we are. it's fun day monday, august 5th. hope you had an awesome weekend. >> yes. how was your weekend? >> not good. no, it was great. iffy weather back and forth, but, you know, good. we celebrated cassie's birthday on friday. frank, i don't know if we have a picture at all, but frank and cody were off in canton, ohio, for the 50th anniversary of the hall of fame. >> oh, my gosh. >> which one is frank? >> the skinny one. the skinny one. >> yeah, but that's very, very -- that's slouchy behavior. >> sit up, cody. >> and then codes, yes. so they were gone -- >> that's great. >> -- most of the weekend. so it was nice and quiet. i had the bed and bambino all to myself. >> all to yourself. >> you like to spread out? >> yes, but i was really proud of him. a lot of people -- they know frank not just from football but from monday night football. >> frank is one of those guys if you say his name in any circl

as i pointed out, you used to work with congresswoman gabby giffords on.obviously, she is a huge supporter of yours as there are many others out there. we have reached out to one of your opponents for a statement but haven't heard back from them yet. what is you reaction to these attacks? >> it's so sad that in between on the week of the 50th anniversary of the march on washington, we are having this kind of conversation where anyone thinks it's okay to attack anyone based on their sexual identity, their orientation or really for any reason that is not policy. i think that is what has happened. my opponents who have no real policy reasons to hit me have decided to take it personal. >> there is another flyer that was obtained by right wing watch accusing of you wanting to take people's guns away. where do you stand on that? who do you think is behind these flyers? >> you know, it's so sad that because of the work that i'm doing to try to prevent gun violence deaths around this country it personally affected me having been involved in the shooting where cong

why the husband of congress woman gabby giffords says to learn alesson from california. >> and a man who run out of time and patience. the launch that became a big has yes.. >> sky 7 takes you live over thskeechb a shooting just outside orinda. we're the first to bringou the story at 4:00. we've learned a police officer shot someone during a traffic stop near wilder road off ramp. >> patrol and police haven't revealed which agency the officer worked for but we do know the sheriff's office is handling the investigation. >> it hpened just east of the caldecott tunnel two miles away on e oakland side of the tunnel. a motorcycle crashed and vestigators say it might be related to the shooting scene. >> the crashed motorcycle caught fir shutting down three eastbound lanes fo a time on the west side of the tunnel there is no word on his condition. we'll stay on top of t story for you and our corage continues now on twitter. good evening, i'm dan ashley. >> carolyn johnson is off. other top story a moh after the hrific limo fire on the n mateo bridge we' learned findings of a criminal invest

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hey, it's wines day wednesday, the last day of july, but there's good news. >> great news. >> you can slurp up your 16 ounces, baby, right here in new york. >> remember, they banned these big ones, and now the state appeals court has struck down michael bloomberg's law. they say the city health court has overstepped its authority in approving that law, so if you'd like to get one of these jumbos and suck it down, you are allowed. >> yes, but more on the fact we have one month of august left and then labor day and then, you know what it is. so enjoy it. >> all right. can i just point out that something weird happens to my dog at nighttime? >> still in the crate? >> i want to know if my dog's the only one that reacts like this. >> what happened? >> he's in the apartment, always happens around 7:00 or 7:30 at night. this is what happens in the apartment. let's roll my -- look, wait. forever. i didn't even get the whole thing. no! that's what

happy birthday to madonna, kathie lee gifford. coming up, luke bryan performs life on the plaza, and this sunday, after a federal judge stopped the stop and frisk policy, david gregory will sit down with ray kelly. keep it here for more news and sports. thanks for watching, have a great weekend. >>> we are following a developing story in the south bay. a man leaps from an overpass and drops at least 20 feet to try to get away from police. why he was on the run next. >>> plus an apology, but no plans to change. a peninsula private school says yes, it is sorry about tieing up local roads, but lit not be dropping enrollment as a result. what it's planning to do instead. >>> a road warning from police as thousands of cyclist prepare to flood south bay streets tonight. >>> right now let's take you live outside for a picturesque shot, lots of colors dancing there over san francisco getting us started, the final day of the workweek. it is friday, august 16. this is "today in the bay."

>> she wants to tatum all over my gifford. [captioning made possible by warner bros.omestic television distribution/] >> hey, everyone, welcome to "extra" here at the grove. i'm mario lopez. >> i'm maria menounos. coming up, sharon stone and sophia vergara rolling around in bed together. have i got your attention? >> well, you have mine. first, oprah's new movie opens wide today and the headline should be about the oscar buzz, but -- >> oprah just made 10 new headlines in a majorly honest interview with bravo's andy connie. >> this is what stopped wope in her tracks. >> have you ever taken a dip in the lady pond? >> only minutes into their late-night love fest. >> i'm on the andy cohen show. >> and oprah going there, on their watch what happens live talking booze and her body. >> oh, no, there they are. >> controversy blowing up today. did andy cohen go too far? winfrey visibly upset, as the show turned uncomfortable. >> this is a classic. have you ever been with a lady? >> no, i have not, no. thank you. >> the rumors also the subject of this unauthorized biography. >

no frank gifford would go crazy in there. so claustrophobic. >> i hate driving through the lincoln tunnel. >> i'm not crazy about it. because you know those movies where a piece falls out and the water rushes through. i always think about that. it's scary to me. and you know what else i can't do anymore? wear a snorkel. that makes me -- >> this might help. >> it makes me claustrophobic. like on your face. >> yeah, i know. it's all part of being 50, hoda woman. actually, you are 50. >> no, i'm not. i'm 49. >> oh, yeah that's right. >> there's something called the dog bark inn. it's in the shape of a beagle. and it's called sweet willy. and apparently you go in there and you sleep in there. and there are dogs around you and it's obviously a pet friendly hotel. 200 miles outside of boise. >> you have to go 200 miles outside of boise to get to that? doesn't that put you in a different state? that's very funny. >> all right. here's another one. >> who's the closest neighbor? people are funny. >> mcmenamins kennedy school. >> it's

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> some days it's a miracle when we make it to air. >> yes, we're so happy we did today. >> try day friday, august 2nd. want to wish my beautiful daughter cassidy a very happy birthday. guess how old she is today? >> i know that she is no longer a teenager. cassidy gifford is 20 years old today. >> wow. >> i'm happy to say one of the sweetest human beings i've ever known in my life. i'm so grateful for you. i love you. >> she really is one of those people when she walks in the studio or walks in a room, she truly lights it up. that's one of those rare traits. we love cass. >> that was sincere. i love that. >> thank you. >>> you know what else is sincere? some family loves you so much, guess what they did? they named a cat after you. hoda catby. i love that. >> this is a family in max creek, missouri. they named the family cat in your honor because hoda catby makes sense. she's there with 4-year-old little brooklyn green. the cat belongs to brooklyn

gifford and hoda kotb live from >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. hope you had a fantastic weekend. it's fun day monday, august 12th. so happy you're here with us. >> this is the beginning of a huge celebration. these -- >> not for me. >> these balloons represent -- >> are the beginning of your -- we're doing a week-long celebration. >> why? yours was one day. >> you are turning 60. >> no! i refuse. refuse. >> not today. but it's coming up. >> why are we rushing this? >> because every day of the week -- >> i have five more days. >> there's your countdown. >> look here. look closely at your cartoon. >> i can't see that far. i'm almost 60. >> the breasts -- the breasts and the arms -- >> watch as it gradually progresses throughout the course of the week. >> digresses. >> how are you feeling on your birthday week? >> not good. i heard over the weekend that eydie gorme would have been 85 this august 15th. beautiful, beautiful lady. that's her husband of 65 years, steve lawrence

also when it comes to gun control why the husband of gabrielle give kbror kbrord -- giffords says the nation can learn a lesson from california and a uphill battle to change medical malpractice laws. he's looking to you for help. those stories and more coming up at 6:00. >> thank you very much see you then. >> san francisco chinatown summer celebration begins tomorrow. >> part of the fun will be third annual tournament. >> pretty good. >> police will feel the team as will warrior was harrison barn autos and the ball bounces at 9:30 saturday morning at the center auditorium. >> that is pretty good. >> looks good. >> yes. >> that is going to do it for us. world news is coming up next. i'm cheryl jenning autos from all of us here, thanks for watching. we appreciate your time. connect with us on twitter any time you wish. >> have a great weekend. >>> this is "world news." tonight, the breaking news from egypt. trapped on a bridge, the extraordinary scene, hanging from cable to escape. plus, one of our teams surrounded. >>> new discovery. after seeing the abducted teenager for the first ti

the former hispanic intern who helped saved gabby giffords after she was shot in the head. is facing this anti-gay campaign and recall for his position on the sunnyside unified school board. get this. one says put a real man. we need someone who will support sports and cares about our kids. igor, we need someone to support sports and cares about our kids. is this an effort to recall him because he is gay and stereotypes that they are trying to thrust on daniel hernandez? >> yeah, they are using those stereotypes against him. it's part of a larger recall effort about four other board members are being recalled. you know, we used to see these kinds of attacks on the national level and national politics years ago. it's really abated in the obama era in recent years, but it's clear from these flyers that that kind of sentiment, unfortunately, is still alive and well in local races and some state races. i think it goes to say that while we have made a lot of progress nationally in terms of marriage equality this president has done, there is still a lot of work to be done in some

>> and you share the birthday with the one and only frank gifford. >> frank gifford. >> how could a daydog's home. >> is bambino here? >> no, bambino wanted to come. >> by the way, a lot of people did want to wish you a happy birthday. so let's take a look. ♪ happy birthday to you >> happy birthday, kathie lee. i heard you're turning 40. and i can't believe that. you don't look a day over 39. you're gorgeous. >> hey, kathie lee, happy 90th birthday. oh. what? -- you have -- >> hi, kathie. you know, i'm flo-and happy birthday. >> may you always have a song in your heart. ♪ kathie, kathie >> happy birthday, baby. ♪ happy birthday to you >> happy birthday! >> what can i get kathie lee that she doesn't already have? i could simply say happy birthday and enjoy 60. >> happy 47th birthday. >> you're just getting started. it's diaper rash. it's still diaper rash, my dear. you have at least until 120 to make it all work. >> kathie lee, i want to wish you a happy 50th birthday. i know. ♪ >> technically you're my boss, but you're such a cherished friend. i love you. happy birthday. >> happy 60th b

♪ >> announcer: from nbc news, this is a special southern edition of today, y'all with kathie lee giffordnd hoda kotb from charleston, south carolina. >> oh, my gosh. can you believe we made it to charleston, south carolina? the sun is peeking through and all these young and beautiful faces are here for a reason. we are on a college campus. hold on, baby. hold on. you know what, i feel very southern. hey! oh, my gosh. okay. that's a crowd. oh, i guess it's time for us to get out. i might need a hand. how's everybody? oh! oh! you know what, they know how to party in charleston. oh, my word. well, well, well. you know what i want to say, hoda? >> what? say hey y'all. ready? one, two, three. hey, y'all! hi, guys. so good to be here in gorgeous charleston, south carolina. we thought it was very, very important that we wore hats so we would fit in. >> that's right. that's right. thank you for all wearing your corsets. you like my hat? let's focus for a minute. i love your hat. we want to thank the beautiful ladies at phillips hats. i have a bone to pick with phillips. a tiny bone to pick. i li

. >> the husband of former congress woman gabrielle giffords joined in an unusual gun event. mark kelly fired at clay target and talked up the need for background checks. mark? >> the congressman mike thompson heads the committee and has a bill that doesn't yet have enough votes so mark kelly came here to draw attention. >> it's hot like arizona. >> mark kelly has been campaigning for stricter gun controls theer back congressman thompson's call for universal background checks he described himself as a gun owner and ever since his wife was wounded he has been advocating for gun laws already in place in california. >> 40 p% of gun sales done without background check that's doesn't make sense. >> by come owing to the shoot they're trying to reach out to gun owners and the bill has plenty of support in congress but only three rinz signed on >> background checks are more popular than capitolism and italian food. >> we didn't have to go further than napa gun store to find a own dwlaer disaagree autos it's going to disarm law abiding citizens. they don't obey the law. >> cell yes sa

why the husband of congress woman gabby giffords says to learn a lesson from california. >> and a manf time and patience. the launch that became a big has yes.. >> sky 7 takes you live over the skeechb a shooting just outside orinda. we're the first to bring you the story at 4:00. we've learned a police officer shot someone during a traffic stop near wilder road off ramp. >> patrol and police haven't revealed which agency the officer worked for but we do know the sheriff's office is handling the investigation. >> it happened just east of the caldecott tunnel two miles away on the oakland side of the tunnel. a motorcycle crashed and investigators say it might be related to the shooting scene. >> the crashed motorcycle caught fire shutting down three eastbound lanes for a time on the west side of the tunnel there is no word on his condition. we'll stay on top of the story for you and our coverage continues now on twitter. >> good evening, i'm dan ashley. >> carolyn johnson is off. other top story a month after the horrific limo fire on the san mateo bridge we've learned findings of a cr

>>> from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> it is boozeday tuesday. amazing how it comes after fun day monday. august 13th. thrilled you're with us. yeah, it's raining. >> here's the good news. we are all happy inside studio 1a. three days and counting. >> do you know what that means? three days until we celebrate kathie lee's big birthday. not the a little birthday. a big one. all week long we are going to be celebrating and counting down. look at how the party is getting larger. >> look how excited everybody is. hey! don't put that number up! >> we're allowed. >> what is that number? >> look what's happening here. look at the picture. your boobs are hanging lower and your arms. >> what about my butt? make it wider. if you're going to do it, do it. >> it's close to your birthday. you challenged me to something yesterday. >> yes. >> the challenge was that if i say -- [ pop ] >> what? >> if i say the word -- i will say it once for the rules -- sixty. >> uh-oh. >> every time i say that

from nbc news, this is a special home edition of "today" with interior designer wannabe kathie lee gifford and clutter queen hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> that's right. hello, everybody. it's a special wines day wednesday june 5th around here. i'm excited about this today, because i love nesting and building a home and then selling it and then finding another one and doing it again. and hoda has basically already zoned out. >> the show is about decluttering, you know how excited i am about that. >> so many segments on that and you haven't learned anything yet. >> we're going to try. each segment has to do with either decluttering or spicing up your place. whether you live in an apartment or a home. >> whether you're a college student or married forever and ever. by the way, welcome. welcome to all our favorite college students who are so happy they are out of college. >> we've been waiting for you. >> we've been waiting for you guys. so excited you're able to watch us. >> watch us drink in the morning. >> yes. >> okay, anyway, we have to go on record saying we were wro

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey! >> it's try day friday, everybody. it's not just any try day friday. it's a special one. >> is it? >> it's a time for a celebration. it's august 9th. happy birthday, hodie. >> how do these work? they never work -- oh, good one. how did you do it? it says ages 8 and up. >> i can't do it. >> they really work. >> jerry did it as a joke. he put silly glue on it. is that what you did? >> somebody who is almost 60 did it but someone who is almost 50 couldn't do it. >> 49. >> just saying. >> i can't do one. >> happy birthday -- hoda. >> oh. by the way -- >> happy birthday my darling. >> thank you. >> i am so happy you were born. that means i get to work with you every day and i love you with all my heart. lots of people want to say happy birthday and we love you, hoda. here's a very, very special person. >> is blake barking? >> no, he's saying "happy birthday" in dog. >> i love blake. is he here? >> there's another blake you love even more and let's bring him out. >> what? >>

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kopvi live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hello, everybody! it's booze day tuesday. it's august 6th. we're so happy you're here with us today. >> we certainly are. >> al and i almost didn't make it today. al. first time ever, slept through. he didn't get up. >> he he set his alarm, he set his phone for his alarm. he said he must have gotten up and actually turned it off. usually on those iphones when you hit stop it comes back on. it is like a snooze alarm. >> don't confuse me. >> any way, he missed "wake up with al." >> al missed his show, "wake up with al." >> because al was sleeping. but he made it in for the "today" show and you're here. >> don't ask me about last night because i don't remember it. >> that's the way we like it. >> but you know who is going to remember last night? >> a-rod. >> alex rodriguez. >> okay. a-rod, as you guys know and we told you yesterday, that he was going to get suspended by major league baseball and he was going to quickly appeal so he was going to be able to pla

>>> from nbc news, this is a special edition of "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hello, everybody. wis day wednesday, august 7th. are you ready for a whole bunch of little nose pickers? because they are here and they are adorable. >> we have a really uplifting, terrific show, and it involves -- it's all about inspirational kids, talented kids, kids who are preachers and singers and inspirational. and they are doing things that make you -- >> they are changing the world. they are changing the world. >> we're going to try to inspire your own child, because sometimes we have good intentions for our kids and we end up pushing them too hard and they don't end up doing what they are meant to be doing. >> really, really good advice for you if you think your child is sort of going that direction as a performer, we're going to have a couple of casting agents on in a little bit, showing what you're doing right, what you're doing wrong. >> i remember hearing about tiger woods' dad and tiger woods' dad said when he was a little boy, he held the go

> announcer: from nbc news, this is a special he said/she said edition of "today" with kathie lee giffordnd hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. it's try day friday. july 12th. we have so much fun in store for you today. we could just change your life. >> i kind of doubt it. >> we'll change your life. we dream big. >> this is all about he said/she said and couples and what we fight about with our husbands or boyfriends and how we can resolve all these disputes. a lot of people say, i have been friendly with couples who say, we never -- it's weird. we don't fight. >> yeah. >> and that is a bunch of -- >> you think it's just pent up -- >> i think it's either they are polite or they don't know each other well enough or there's not a real deep connect on some level because i think you are different people and you're going to have to have disagreements. >> it would seem to me, but a lot of people have a lot of trouble communicating. >> do you and frank yell and scream? >> hiss. >> you do? what's the main thing you guys fight about. >> i find it easier to get mad

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hi. it's thirsty thursday, august 15th. >> the celebration is growing. >> but how can we have national relaxation day today when there's so much crud all over the place? >> look, it is one day until your birthday. >> it's too much -- >> we want to take a look at your countdown calendar. okay? things are droopy. >> what's sad is it's so true. it's so true. >> all right. so this is interesting because one of our producers, amanda avery, decided to take a look at the changing faces of 60 on television. >> all right. >> and this is interesting. so she went through and was looking at some old sitcoms and stuff. she found grandma esther from the waltons. take a look at her. >> played by ellen corby. >> she was only 60 when the pilot was shot in 1971. >> wow. she needs her roots done. >> compare her to 62-year-old kirstie alley. >> see what getting your roots done does for you? >> how about irene ryan? she played granny. >> i loved her. >> do you know how old she wa

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> yes, look at the party! it's getting bigger and bigger in anticipation of friday. >> it's wines day wednesday. usually i'm happy. >> what? look, two days to go. the balloons are annoying. >> it's like a horror movie except it's not called "the birds," it's called "the balloons." very irritating, hoda. >> yesterday, we should point out, every time i said the word "60" -- >> oh! >> i had to do a shot. okay, now, in all truth -- >> in all fairness. >> there are a couple of real vodka shots mixed in here. that happened to have been water, which is just great. anyway, we asked you guys for new ways to say -- >> 60. >> please don't let this be vodka. >> you know it isn't because you saw me stick my finger in it. nobody can trust you. this is how you lose your reputation, one shot at a time. >> what reputation? >> here's some of your responses. >> we asked for new ways to say 60. jaynie says i turned sexty, not sixty. how about four decades short

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> oh, yes! thirsty thursday, august -- it's just winding down. it's the 29th today. >> wow. >> it's a very big day around here because one of our producers, whom we love. you hear that really annoying laugh -- >> people ask, who's laughing? who's laughing? >> we love our kate cook. >> one of the best producers. one of the sweethearts. today is her 29th birthday on the 29th. happy birthday, kate. >> yeah! >> she's adorable. >> so in honor of kate's birthday we've decided we're going to do a full hour of one of the segments she produces called -- >> we were going to do that before we found out it was her birthday. >> whatever. >> ambush makeover. so this is a full hour of our favorite ambush makeovers. louis and jill hit the plaza and find people and make them over. so we're going to show you the best. >> some of them are so amazing you can't believe it's really the actual person. so we thought it would be fun to go down memory lane because every decade does seem to

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> it is booze-day tuesday. amazing how it always comes after fun-day monday. august 27th. amazing you're with us -- >> it's raining. but here's the good news. we're all happy inside studio 1a because three days and counting. ♪ >> do you know what that means? >> three days until we celebrate kathie lee's big birthday. not a little birthday. a big one. all week long we are going to be celebrating. we're counting down. look at how the party's getting larger. >> look how excited everybody is. >> today we have two balloons. >> hey, don't put that number up >> no, we're allowed. >> what is that number? >> look what's happening -- look at the picture. you're boobs are hanging lower and so are -- >> what about my butt? you got to make that wider, too. if you're going to do it, do it. you know? >> it's close to your birthday. you yesterday challenged me to something. the challenge was that if i -- if i say the word -- and i'm going to say it once for the

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hello, everybody. teasing hoda about her dress. >> do we match? >> is that chartreuse? if you know, let us know if that's chartreuse. i match hoda every day. >> i thought chartreuse was pinkish. >> that's what i thought. >> that's yellowish. thirsty thursday, everybody. it's august 1st. that's the good news and the bad news is we're to thursday. the bad news, august is here. >> one more solid month of summer and that's it. >> but that's okay because -- >> why? >> because simon cowell is going to be a daddy. daddio. >> good news and bad news. >> he has -- >> i guess is the way you say it. >> both new york papers. the interesting thing isn't so much that he was with a girl and she's pregnant. it's that the girl happens to be one of -- >> one of his friend's wives. and apparently they're separated and have been separated for a while. did you hear that or no? >> i hear some people are saying they have been separated for a while. other people saying no, they ju

. >> there is some evidence jared loughner who shot gabby giffords and others listened to that song beforetting appalling incidents. the group says it's about a mosh pit, not murder. do you think violent musical video and music can have a profounded disturbing effect on people who may themselves be unstable? >> i believe so, especially on the young mind. you know, a young person's mind is -- it's very easy to lead a young person's mind into things like that, and easy to influence, you know, i can say that from experience. what you see on tv and media and things like that, can radically affect you if looking at that for extended periods of time, it can really affect a young person's mind if it goes unchecked. >> the moment that you decided that you were going to kill your parents, why did you decide they had to die and what then happened? >> that's a good question. i was at a point in my life where i didn't care about anyone or anything anymore, and i wanted to die. so as i said before, i was thinking these murderous thoughts for a long time, and the day that it happened, i had -- i had act

the anonymous donor is honoring frank and kathy lee gifford on their birthdays this month.ry of edie gourmet who died this week by the donation. that's a very nice gesture. >>> now, the tip of the day. one of the things that amazed me in researching my upcoming book killing jesus is how the nazarene presented himself. trying to get him arrested for blasphemy. for every verbal trap they set, jesus had a factual answer, a logical reply. and that's what we all should be aiming for in life. because that gives us credibility in our lives. here's a good example. courtesy of stan pe rea who lives in melbourne, australia. bill, you've lost the plot, mate. instead of calling out the naked racism oprah was exposed to, you say it was a foolish insult. very disappointing. sore the i truth hurts, stan. how do you know what oprah experienced was naked racism? you couldn't possibly know that because you weren't there. right? could have been a misunderstanding. that's what the clerk says. could have been simple snobbery on the part of the woman. could have been stupidity. yet, there is no

. >> there is some evidence jared loughner who shot gabby giffords and others listened to that song beforepalling incidents. the group says it's about a mosh pit, not murder. do you think violent musical video and music can have a profound disturbing effect on people who may themselves be unstable? >> i believe so, especially on the young mind. you know, a young person's mind is -- it's very easy to lead a young person's mind into things like that, and easy to influence, you know, i can say that from experience. what you see on tv and media and things like that, it can radically affect you if looking at that for extended periods of time, it can really affect a young person's mind if it goes unchecked. >> the moment that you decided that you were going to kill your parents, why did you decide they had to die and what then happened? >> that's a good question. i was at a point in my life where i didn't care about anyone or anything anymore, and i wanted to die. so as i said before, i was thinking these murderous thoughts for a long time, and the day that it happened, i had -- i had actually h

gifford jobs, good for wealth, good for america, good for the dollar, good for all of us.hat about financial services. liz: i want to get to that because the big financial lambs. bank of america, loves to there. the department of justice considering lawsuits. two names that at our -- are not in that space but are in financial services. >> i like the regional banks. particularly in the southeast %-as the housing market in the southeast has improved, particularly in georgia and florida, suntrust has been in and that has not moved over the past couple of years. all of a sudden it has come from 27 to 35. it is a good place to be. the end curve is deepening. david: before we go to break we will talk more about it after, we have to go back to priceline for a second because it is pumping again. they came out with another series of numbers that pleased investors after the market. and this is the kind of balance that we were expecting. that stock is now trading -- put up that board. there we go. ended at 933, now at 963. also the stock is jumping. what is going on? we will tell you

dedicated to protecting yourself, your home, your image and your hard-earned cash with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> we look tough in that. >> don't mess with us. we have handcuffs. it's booze day tuesday. it's june 18th. and we've got something special in store for you. we're going to find out along with the rest of you, right? we're going to show you how to be safe in your life. >> i think we've been hearing a lot about people whose identities get stolen and there are things that you can do to help prevent that. i wonder every time i'm online shopping i have to say, because i buy dresses online and things. >> i know you do. you do everything there. >> yes. i actually even bought online on amazon.com a cone. you know, one of those cones like the traffic cones. >> why? >> because blake likes to use those. >> likes to use those to what? >> to -- >> to potty on? >> yes. >> so i got it to put -- >> he's 6 months old and he already has a fetish? >> i put it on the balcony. the cone. >> oh, that's smart, hoda. >> he'll use it. i bought it on amazon.

>> 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 thirsty thursday. it's august 8th. hoda is so happy you're here. >> i'm thrilled. you're going to love this thing we're beginning with you guys. if you are in a funky mood because it's thursday and you're tired or whatever, this will help you out. there's something in china called a panda cam. it is on 24 hours a day. okay? you look at it and you go, oh, my god. >> this is actual -- >> this is video. this is actual video. but we're going to take a live shot of the panda cam. >> that is live, somebody said. >> no, it can't be because it's nighttime in china. somebody is lying. >> well, maybe there's some moonlight. okay. anyway, you can actually watch these pandas -- >> so far it's riveting. >> but it's fun. >> let's see the panda do something. >> he sits. he eats. and they sleep. >> oh, my gosh. >> let's get a close-up of the panda, please. >> the guy is operating it 24 hours a day. he just tilts it. he moves i

john lot does a lot of work on this, mass shootings, all except for gabby giffords happened where victimsnd themselves. >> i think it was earlier this week, six people were shot in one day in chicago. yet the white house still stays silent on this. i think you hit the nail on the head, greg. it's a bigger point. the haves and have nots. they get to have the security and guns but people who are not in government, who are not politically connected, don't. they push obama care on everybody else. but they don't want obama care. so we have to have it. they have not because they choose to. i think they should leave these decisions to the cities, to the schools. newtown, for example, they moved to have security guards with guns. let them decide. stop having washington, d.c. make the decisions for states and localities. >> i've got an idea, i think you should put tanks around every school and mounted machine guys up. are you kidding me? first of all this is organized by the nra. it's obvious. >> no, it wasn't. >> yes, it was. >> the nra put their money behind it because they're starting to lose g

kelly, the astronaut and combat veteran, and gun owner, who's the husband of congresswoman gabby giffordshe also just wrote an editorial in the "star ledger" focusing on the bill for universal background checks for gun purchases which chris christie has nod decided to do about. captain kelly says, "polls show 96% of new jerseyans, 95% of gun owning households in the state, support expanding background checks to keep guns away from those who should not have them." he says "i was raised in west orange near the governor's hometown of livingston and don't think i've ever seen 96% of people in new jersey supporting everything except bon jovi and bruce springsteen." i see what you did there, mark kelly. appealing to bruce springsteen to help make your case to his number one fan. but even without having to invoke the truly heavy emotional firepower that is the boss in new jersey, it is true that even 95% of gun owning households in the state of new jersey think that you should have to pass a background check in order to buy a gun in that state. and it is true that the republican base that's goin

and i'm sure you're aware, when gabrielle giffords was shot, it was a 63-year-old woman who was able to keep the shooter from reloading long enough for everybody else to stop him and put an end to that horrific situation. and there were already casualties, obviously, but fewer because of that action. and that is really what the 15-round limit is all about. >> how are you making your case to colorado voters on this recall? >> so i'm making my case to colorado, that colorado voters, just one vote at a time on their door step. talking about what i have done and who i am and why i have done it. and overwhelmingly, they support me. and certainly if i had a chance to talk to every voter i would win it easily. but that is not necessarily what is going to happen. but we have plenty of volunteers talking to folks, as well. but still, it is tough, and others on the other side are going to show up with their votes to vote. and we have to make sure our folks show up, as well. it will be very, very difficult. no question. >> well, thank you for your bravery as a legislator. and thank you for join

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in the tucson shooting, one of congress's own gabrielle giffords was nearly an fascinated. we finally talked the senate judiciary committee with chuck consumer at the lead finally making that hearing happen. ten months to take a look at the policy flaws in this country that facilitated that shooting. so i don't think president obama has given up. i know mayor bloomberg hasn't given up. placing blame elsewhere doesn't do anybody any good. >> let me be less politic than mark. i have a history with senator leahy and senator schumer. we've been waiting for the perfect message since columbine. 2008. it's 15 years ago while political figures haven't been able to get anything done. mayor bloomberg is putting his money where his mouth is. he has become the single most important person in the country on this issue. he is the guy putting his money where his mouth is. i think it's very unfortunate for senators leahy and schumer who i like very much to be misplacing their criticism here. i think bloomberg has done a remarkable job. >> here here, julian and mark, thank you both. coming