>> announcer: from nbc >>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio '1 a in rockefeller plaza. >> jenna bush-hager still in for kathie lee. nobody is happier right now it is cher's 70th birthday so joann is celebrating. she has been in love with cher since she can remember. i still remember the day cher came. she's seen her six times. >> since i was six. >> loved her since you were >> anyway so happy birthday to cher. >> is that yours? did you do that? >> no, i did not do that. >> that's on your instagram. >> i'm going to kill whoever did. >> joann used to dress up as cher. >> she's 70. >> i know. i'm shocked. we kicked off our summer concert series. jenna and i were outside. it was this crazy concert. puff daddy and the family and they all came out. it was the plaza -- sometimes concerts are great and sometimes they're awesome. >> look at this. >> look at hoda dancing and if you can zoom in you can see my head popping up. >> by the way, yes. yeah. >> oh gosh. >> oh yeah. >> it's always better in your head. oh. my eyes. anyway by the w

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. ♪ do you believe in love after love ♪ >>> it's may 20th. jenna bush hager is filling in for kathie lee. nobody is happier right now. cher's 70th birthday. joanne lamarka celebrating. she's been in love with cher since she can remember. i remember when cher came. this is her song "believe." you've seen her six times? >> since i was 6, i've loved her. >> since you were 6. happy birthday to cher. >> joanne, you kind of look like her. >> did you do that? >> no, i did not. >> yes, you did. >> that's on your instagram? >> i'm going to kill whoever did. >> joanne used to dress up as cher, and still does, actually. >> she's 70. can you believe it? >> i'm shocked. it's her birthday today. anyway, we kicked off our summer concert series. jenna and i were outside. it was a crazy concert. it was puff daddy and the family. they all came out. it was the plaza -- sometimes, concerts are great and sometimes they're awesome. >> look at this. >> i mean. >> look at hoda dancing.

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. ♪ >> oh, it's a beautiful day. it's a beautiful thirsty thursday, may 12th, gorgeous outside and a very special show for you today. a little bit later we're throwing a wedding. >> that's why we got dressed up. >> it's an amazing love story, isn't is it, hoda? >> it really is. this great couple named jennifer mendez and wayne stone. met on the plaza, they were peeking through the window watching our show this is the actual footage from that day. they started dating. they came on the show. they're getting married. and kat suggested they get married right here on the plaza. >> it seemed like a good idea at the time. >> what is happening today? they're going to get married right here in studio 1a. >> since wedding season is here, bobbie will be here for personal and creative gifts for the big day. >>> and sugarland's christian bush is here, he's written a beautiful song called "forever now." it happens to be perfect for a wedding day. so he's goi

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> happy winesday wednesday. listen to this song on may 25, 2016. jenna bush hager is here, kathie lee is on her way back from l.a. that is karma chameleon by the culture club and guess no is here with us today? boy george! can you believe it? everyone's taking bets on what color he's wearing. >> i said purple, what did you say? >> i think pink. i don't know. but anyway, we heard he's got gr he's got a big announcement for his fans. >> he's a busy man. and our girl bobbie brightens up one family's life with a surprise paint. >> and this guy has collaborated with sheryl crow, he's written songs for "gray's anatomy," he's open for elton john and this irish musician, foy vance is going to be singing. just remember his name and you'll say, oh, who was that great singer they had on the "today" show, foye vance. >> and the shocking story of one young woman struck by a terrible head pain during a run. little did she know, she was having a stroke, she was only 27 at the time so we'll

♪ >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb.ive from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. it's thirsty thursday, may 19th. all right. that's california lovin'. we will see a lot of beautiful people. "neighbors 2" might be right up your alley. we have seth rogen and rose byrne. >> and two ladies are celebrating their birthday. guess what they got as a gift? that's a little later. >> how fun to go through it together. grandparents always say their greatest joy is their grandchildren. today on our everyone has a story, we are almost up to 100 -- >> whoa! >> we are going to honor a very special grandmother who still is taking care of her 5-year-old grandson while both of his parents served overseas. yeah. it's a beautiful story. we should appreciate our military all the time, but this month it's especially military appreciation month. >> you're right. every day should be that. >> yesterday was fun. haven't been to a lot of broadway lately. went to see cagney yesterday. off-broadway musical. robert creighton is a bril

♪ >>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefellerlaza. >> hello, everybody. yeah, you are listening to ust like fire" by pink. this is thirsty thursday. but it's also cinco de mayo. we are excited about that. >> everybody a fun time. not too fun. >> uh-huh. >> only running on a few hours of sleep, fresh off his late night show, seth meyers woke up early to hang out with us. >> is this the first time he's been on with us? >> i think one other time. and we've been with him. >> some things are memorable, some things are not. >>> then imagine standing out on our plaza on this dreary, wet, cold day. you get to be ambushed and brought inside for a head-to-toe takeover. that's what happened to two moms on this mother's day weekend approaching. >>> if you like to contour, bobbie thomas is here to help you highlight your best assets and make your skin shine. >>> and j. lo sends us a little surprise that we'll share with you later in the show. listen up for that one. >> okay. apparently dana carvey was here earlier today to promote his new usa

♪ >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studioa in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. >> yeah, you are listening to "just like fire" by pink. this is thirsty thursday. but it's also -- >> cinco de mayo. >> only running on a few hours of sleep, fresh off his "late night show," seth meyers woke up early to be on show with us. >> that's a first. is it the first time he has been on our show? >> i think one other time. and we've been with him. maybe, maybe not. >> good news if you're standing out on this cold day, you get to be brought indoors for ambush makeover. that happened to two moms. >>> bobbie is here to help you make your skin shine. >>> and a little surprise that we'll share with you later in the show. listen up for that one. >> okay. >>> apparently dana carvey was here earlier today to promote his new usa show "first impressions." >> we heard he did some excellent impressions of kathie lee and regis. take a look. >> there she goes again. hey, joy, did you see this? she's blessed. it's 10:15 in the morning and she's got

> >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> welcome to boozeday tuesday may 17. still feels like february. we're listening to "georgia clay" by country star josh kelley. he's getting ready to play one of his new tunes and talk about a power couple, his wife katherine heigl directed the video. she's a great cook. >> she is! and star of the new mock youment tear pop star "never stop, never stopping." andy samberg is here. there are tons of cameos from all kinds of the "snl" crowd and we'll have found with him when he comes to visit us. >> and our guy actor -- what is that supposed to mean? rye -- ryan eggold. >> our guy, ryan eggold. >> and if you're a "blacklist" fan, you're going to love this. >> you know about karaoke with james corden. last night he had nick jonas and demi lovato and they decided to sing harmony just right there on the spot. ♪ i turn my music up and i'm puffing my chest ♪ i'm getting ready to face it, can call me upset ♪ it's not your fault, no disrespect, it's my right ♪ to be hel

this was a record for kathie lee gifford, she got it right away in three seconds.stance." >> it was lucky. that was a lucky one. >> i want to know the set up for that puzzle later. >> just figure it out. >> i thought it was a bigger picture. >> we don't do anything like that. >> you know ryan, he's practically a staple around here. he plays tom keen on nbc's big hit "the blacklist" a role and show so wildly successful that it now officially has a spinoff called -- >> "the blacklist redemption." >> but before we talk to ryan eggold about that, this is the season three finale where we can expect a bunch of twist and turn take a look. >> i saw the news conference, what's the word on kirk, is he coming? >> it's under control. >> that's not how this works. we have an understanding. i let you into agnes' life and you let me bring down kirk. >> if you had the spare time i think you'd spend it trying to learn about your parents. i understand scottie haar grave offered you a job. >> she'll have to wait. >> you must have many questions. >> yeah. but right now the only questi

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> let's listen a second. can we crank it? >> song of the summer! >> hoda agree on this. it's a great song and he's so talented. justin timberlake. it's friday, may 27, and memorial day weekend for me means the start of summer. >> it's definitely the start of it and this is a three-day movies are going to hit the theater today and we're going to get a his and her take on those movies opening up in a couple weeks. so we'll see what the boys like and what the girls like. >>> if you're in need of a good laugh, and who isn't, david alan greer can go from funny man to serious man without missing a beat. we're going to talk about his show in its second season, and we're going to take a walk down memory lane with one of your favorite tv families. >> and after all the exercise and trying to eat right, it's time to give our summer slimdown ladies their final report because they've been working for a long time, and this is it for them. >>> our finds will have you carrying ar

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is today with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hey, everybody, it's funday monday. hope you had an awesome weekend. it was dreary around here. one day is nice but we can take what we can get. that is -- "don't you you need somebody." this is not starting out well. >> featuring enrique iglesias and shaggy. >> a great big couples news. why eel find out why eva longoria is celebrating something special. >> and he's been called the justin bieber of scandinavia, 15-year-old isaac elliot. he's toured with one direction and he's about to take the u.s. by storm. really nice kid. >> and she changed her life after seeing vacation photos and crying over her appearance. he was a new dad who couldn't keep up with his kids. together they are our newest club members who have lost 400 lbs. >> and later we'll look at your favorite celebrity tips to make -- if you want kim kardashian eyes we'll have an expert who shows you how it is done. how about that? >> what were you doing over the weekend, hoda? >> well, you know what

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathy lee gifford and hoda kotbe in studio 1a from rockefeller plaza. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> wow! >> thank you so much, everybody. funday monday, not just any monday. it's may 30th, of course, that's the navy band northeast brass quintet. they will play for us again in a moment. it's a sobering day. >> we're so grateful. >> and the men and women downstairs are doing incredible work. this is a day we're going to celebrate america and we hope that you guys are enjoying your three-day weekend because we have a great show for you, don't we? >> we have three guys standing around who are going to get us in a holiday spirit with a game that you can play along with us or at all you need are two whiffle bats and a couple of balls. if you're throwing a barbecue sometime this summer, we have shortcuts that will make you look like a pro. >> nice! >> and straight from the fashion police, the summer must-haves for your wardrobe. he's going to set us up for the summer. take a look, if you wouldn't mind, at this bowl. >> we were all guessing what this was. >> okay

. >> 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 great weekend this funday monday. it's may 16 already. >> that is -- well, that's our music. oh, there. >> "something more". >> by sugar land. wasn't she great this morning? >> we have jennifer nettles with us this morning. >> we won't let her leave the studio without giving us a song as well. >> we had so much fun. plus you know what else we have? the fabulous, the >> she gets more flawless every time we see her. >> jada pinkett smith. >> talking about her family and all the exciting projects she's bringing back. she's bringing back fish mooney. >> i'm glad. she has a great take on that character. and today is the nbc universal up front. >> what are those you ask? >> that means the new tv show lineup is announced to advertisers and that means right south side our doors lots of stars are walking the red carpet. >> it's cool. you walk out the window, we just saw j. lo out there. john crenna was out there. apparently he had a

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> like anybody cares, >>> hello, everybody, it's spanky tuesday. >> oh, my gosh. >> may 31st. and becky g. >> becky g is in this one. all right. >> we have such a funny guy with us today, you came to the right place for a laugh. hello. >> good morning. >> what are you up to today? >> i'm prepared a eye salmon that you'll enjoy thoroughly, i do believe. >> what makes it special? >> it has lots of dill. dill and olive oil is the secret. my wife is greek. i'm italian. there you have it. >> keenan is going to have on that new show called "maya and marty." >> yes, i am. >> we think you're the secret sauce on that show. >> i like that. i'll call it the secret sauce nickname. >> we'll look forward to hearing what's going on. >> i know you wanted some time off but now lorne michaels has you working. >> time off is not in existence anymore for me. >> it beats the unemployment line. >> yeah, i got to pay for college. that little baby getting big. >> we've got a 2-year-old

. >> so congratulations to kathie lee gifford. the reason she isn't here today is because she was in l.a. last night winning a gracie award named after gracie allen, it's a big deal, for on-air talent. natalie morales won the news series category and kathie lee won for host so congrats. >> talk about two awesome women. there she is. >> and there's a picture of frank and kathie lee. we'll play part of her speech tomorrow when she comes back. >> i'll tune in. >> and i love how kath left for the airport and she had her dress slung over her shoulder. >> sounds like us. normally she's more organized than that. i'm shocked. okay, there's other exciting news. >> we need to show what we have in front of us. muy importante. >> olive garden has a dish, who knew spaghetti had a baby with a thing called pie. spaghetti pie. >> if you were to hold it, it's so heavy like a normal plate of spaghetti, this is dense. >> it's a weight. i'm kind of scared to eat it, i have to say, i'm wearing white. >> it's got meat balls -- >> i'm not scared of what

. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> don't get so aggressive! >> you know what? it's may 4th so may the fourth be with you! >> that's what she said. >> it's national "star wars" day. >> all right, chkylo ren's ligh saber. >> ladies, time to get on with the show. >> wow, that's zach. about you. [ laughter ] i can't figure it out. that's zach. all right, bring the mask home and we'll talk. >> deal. >> hi, hody! >> hi! how are you? >> i feel silly because i only saw one "star wars" movie. >> you've only seen one? >> so this is feigned excitement about "star wars" day. most people love it, love it, love it. and you know what i love? >> what? >> lionel richie. >> and you spent last weekend with him. >> i did! he's in vegas for his residency and that was a pinch me moment. i was afraid to sing because you want to listen and he was like "sing with me." i reverted back to being like i was in school. >> i think you sounded darn good. we'll have that in a bit. >> he'll tell us about the

. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. . >>> it's the top of the hour. hello. i'm james tengan. nhknewsline" takes a quick look at the hour's top stories. >>> increasing help. japan's lower house approves funds to assist those in the country's southwest recover from devastating earthquakes. >>> increasing pressure. nhk learns china is restricting the number of travelers to taiwan. >>> and focusing on rio. the olympic games are just over two months away. we'll bring you a week-long series from brazil on the preparations and challenges. >>> an earthquake shook an intensity of 5 minus on the japanese seismic scale. >>> japan's lower house has unanimously passed a supplementary subject bill to help those affected bit recent earthquakes in kumamoto. the budget earmarks up the pary kathie lee isn't here. get down here because we need you. this is an all points bulletin. >> we will be down there in just a few minutes. >> thank you, john. i had a nice planned quiet weekend. >> what did you do? >> i had a p

. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hey, everybody, welcome to winesday wednesday. >> love that day. >> hoda's favorite day, may 11, and that is "wild heart" by the vamp. >> we have a great show today. >> one of them is standing in the kitchen. >> i love this show. we talk about it all the time. from "veep, anna klum ski is here to talk about the new season. she looks bored. >> no, i was reading along! >> that's the first rule of television, you don't rd >> i was just -- [ laughter ] it's too early for me. >> she's expected her second child and she's a little sleep deprived. >> then country star cole swindle's emotional tribute to his father. the song is called "you should be here." it's gotten support from so many fans. >> i hope we get through that one. >>> and lilliana is here with the download and the app that claims to be able to decrease your wrinkles. we'll test it out. >> what? >> yeah. >> would you like words of wisd wisdom? >> it's time. >> music. >> anna, anna, pl

>>> from nbc news this is tod "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> al roker is in for his fourth consecutive hour of television. >> live tv. >> that's you. >> i can't stop the feeling. >> that's justin timberlake. this is the new song of the summer. >> that video -- who does it have in it? >> gwen who of entertainment. >> there's a movie called troll that's out. >> a dreamworks movie. >> a lot going on bobby thomas is back and she'll tell us what it was like to surprise a mom outside of chicago and take care of her four kids all under the age of 3. we'll see how she did in that department. speaking about moms we're honoring natasha hart. she was crowned military spouse of the year yesterday. such a beautiful story and we're so excited. check out our kitchen. we have my mom here. >> i have my daughter courtney. >> who is gorge. hello. >> and we did a surprise where all our moms came in. my mom has passed but my sister -- my mother was gorgeous and my sister is now channelling my mom. she looks so much like

♪ >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb.ive from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> it's it's thirsty thursday, everybody. nose day around here. >> you sound it's the 26th day of may. >> it's wonderful. >> just one day to go. we can hardly get ready for the big holiday, it's knocking. hav here to help you find the right suit for your shape. u suit. we will show you how to do it. >> these bloggers h >> these bloggers have got it down. they are all famous bloggers you have read about. bobby has the new way to get rid of the fine lines in your face for the slice of the price you would invest in an office visit for a lot cheaper. >> that's a wrong word for that. fine lines. >> there is nothing fine about it. >> you are right. what should they be called? >> deep crevices. >> that. >> they're not ugly. they're a smile line. >> all right. i'll compromise with that. they're not fine. if you are fine with them, they're fine. >> right. >> what way to kick off the unofficial start -- >> we got two ambush makeovers, ready for summers. >

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. [ band playing "god bless america" ] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ band playing "god bless america" ] ♪ ♪ >> wow! >> thank you so much, everybody. it's funday monday, not just any monday, it's may 30, of course, that's the navy band northeast brass quintet performing "god bless america" to help us honor the men and women who have given their lives in sabcrifice to ou country on this great memorial day. it's always a sobering day but we're so grateful. >> those men and women down stairs are doing incredible work. >>> this is a day we're going to celebrate america and we hope you're enjoying your three day weekend because we have a great show for you, don't we? >> yes, first we have three guys standing around who will get us in the holiday spirit with a game you can play along with us or at home. doesn't that look fun? all you need are two whiffle bats and a bucket of balls. oh, come on, kids. i love to see them having such fun. [ laughter ] >> that looked like a blast. >> plus, if you

>>> from nbc >>> from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >>> we are just about setting a record on this try day friday. al roker is in for his fourth consecutive hour of television. >> i can't stop the feeling. >> this is the new song of the summer. >> it has james cordon. it has quest love. it is who's who of entertainment. >> there is a movie called "troll" that is out. >> bobbie thomas will tell us what it was like to surprise a mom outside of chicago and take care of her four kids all under the age of 3. speaking about moms we are honoring natasha hart. such a beautiful story. we will talk to her. and we are so excited check out our kitchen. >> we have my mom here. >> i have my daughter courtney. >> who is gorge. >> and we did a surprise where all moms came in. my mom has passed but my sister now is channeling my mom. she looks so much like her. >> this morning we were told we had to be in the studio at 8:20 and would give moms on the plaza a surprise. one by one our own moms walked out. we were freaking out. >

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> well, it's a good day here. any time blake shelton is with us. it is boozeday tuesday june 24, also spanky tuesday, hoda gets excited about that. >> i wish blake would stick around far but i have a feeling -- >> he's on a strict schedule. but we have him not just to talk to us but also to sing. there's an older song called gwen and why he chose her. good stuff. >> i can't believe memorial day is finally here. we're going to talk about the ultimate cajun burger and secret ingredients that put it over the top. >> and he has zaps potato chips. >> are those just in the new orleans area? >> you can get them all over. >> and they're so crunchy and thick and delicious. >> i'm going to love it. okay. >> and do you need invite that plus one to your wedding, hoda? you said yes, i said it adds too much expense. >> i can't wait to hear what mr. manners said. >> and it's may 24, not june. notice how i caught that immediately. we were just talking about -- you know why? >>

>>> from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. ♪ i thank god every day that i woke up feeling this way ♪ >> try day friday. kathie lee is off. can we go back to that video one more time? ♪ if i was you i'd wanna be me too ♪ >> that is meghan trainor, grammy winner. i thought she was going to be hosting with me. i know she was just quickly getting dressed. but i heard a rumor that she might be -- oh! >> hello! what's up, girl? hey! >> you got your onesie on! >> where's your onesie? >> i'm going to get mine. >> this is ridiculous. >> put that down, miss co-host. >> i'm ready for that. >> hi! >> hi! >> this is meghan trainor, as you guys know. she has a new cd out that just dropped. >> today. >> today. >> happy release day. >> i have to tell you one thing about this crazy cd. it's called "thank you." i downloaded it this morning at 5:00. >> you did? >> i got on the stair master not knowing what songs were on there, except one. i put my headphones in. by the time i was done with my workout, i was singing the words to so many of

♪ >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb.ive from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> it's thirsty thursday, everybody. it's the 26th of may. we have red nose day around here. >> you sound funny. >> i know. just one day to go, we can hardly wait to get you ready for the big holiday weekend because it's knocking. swimsuit season has begun. we have bathing suit bloggers here to help you find the right suit for your shape. you have to get a new bathing suit. we will show you how to do it. >> these bloggers have it down. these are all famous bloggers you have heard about. we also have the way to get rid of fine lines in your face for a slice of the price you would invest in an office visit. for a lot cheaper. >> that's the wrong word for that. fine lines. there's nothing fine about them. >> you're right. what should we call them? >> ugly. >> deep crevices. >> they're not ugly. >> what? >> they are smile lines. smile lines. >> i'll cover with that. but they're not fine. if you're fine with them, they're fine. what better way to kic

>> 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 great weekend. it's funday monday. >> love a funday monday. >> that is "mom" by meghan traynor. we love her. and mother's day is coming up -- >> when's mother's day. >> this coming sunday. the 8. >> may 8. wow. >> not a good way to start the week. >> it's bumpy. guess who bradley cooper was seen with, having dinner? in santa monica? we'll reveal some stuff. >> that will be good. and then if you haven't noticed it's the height of the season for selling homes so whether you're in the market to buy or sell or renovate, these guys from "million dollar listing" are here. people have been writing in questions and these guys will answer the questions today. all good ones. >> if you've ever been on the receiving end of unsolicited advice -- who hasn't -- you'll hear some advice from this mother/daughter due woi. >>> so this saturday we went down to a beautiful part of our country. they call it the emerald coast. it

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. ♪his one's for the girls who had a broken heart ♪ who wish upon a shooting star you're beautiful the way you are ♪ >> are we in the dark? [ laughter ] >> sing it, ladies. look at martina, she's horrified. [ laughter ] martina, do you even recognize this? >> it's all good. >> that's clearly a martina mcbride song. >> yes, but don't take our word for it. >> these are our back up dancers, y'all were awesome, call your mothers. >> thank you, call your moms. it's winesday wednesday, may 18. and if we're playing this song it can only mean one thing, martina mcbride is in the house, specifically in the kitchen. she's without her first album of original songs. we've been waiting patiently. >> me, too. >> she's getting cuter. and she's getting smaller. like teeny. >> that happens. >> i get shorter. >> no, you look awesome. you look like a little girl. >> she's celebrating a major milestone very soon, we want to talk to her about that. >> and speaking about big names in co

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hello, everybody. i hope you had a lovely, lovely weekend. you had some time with your mother. >> yes. >> or if you can't, i hope your mother was looking down on you. it's may 9, starting a new week, funday monday, that's "wasted time" by mr. keith urban. >> i like that. >> he's one of the ones we agree on. >> we love keith urban. >> and we have a great show today, don't we? >> what do we have? >> kate hudson's tribute to her mom at a special event that she sings at. we'll see a little of her singing and how some of the stars celebrated mother's day. they love their mothers. >> and tommy hilfiger's daughter ali is here. she's opening up about her medical diagnosis and how she fought lyme disease. it's something she had as a little girl, and was not diagnosed for a long time. >> and misdiagnosed. you can get a lot of false positives and positive negatives, however you want to say it. >> we'll values dr. natalie azar to help us out because i

>> announcer: now, welcome to "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hello, everybody, it's one of my favorite days. that's "feeling it" by scotty mccreery with us today. >> look how cute you are. >> thank you, appreciate it. >> is your voice starting to change? >> just a little bit. and next is my friend john -- >> did we shot out john, talking about urban sombrero with the real j. peterson. >> >> it's going to be big. send us over to the middle east and let's see what we can do about things. next to him is randy altig who wrote a cute book called "tuscany, next left." he and his family bought a villa in tuscany and renovated it and then live there during the summers. you have to perfect life. well, because i know you and hoda. >>> today is national teacher appreciation day. did off teacher that >> yes, i did. i had miss rosebrock. she was an english teacher and i remember she was so unique and inventive. she never followed the curriculum word for word and she would do stuff like she would have a gardenia and take everyone outside and say "