>> narrator: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> am i live? >> hello, everybody. guess what? it's boozeday tuesday. a beautiful may 20. and guess what else it is? >> what. >> cher's 68th birthday today. we love our cher. that picture was taken at her concert and she said that famous saying that said hey, i'm 68 years old, what is your grandma doing tonight? >> well, we don't have cher with

us, but we do have oscar winner charlize theron. great actress. plus amy breneman. two movies coming out that could not be more different and i loved them both. >> and dierks bentley will be singing a song for us. >> and matthew will answer all your relationship questions. but first, breaking news. >> breaking news yesterday. >> california chrome, our favorite horse in the world, gets to run with his breathe right nasal strip. that was decided by the powers that be. he always ran with the nasal strip so he could open up his breathing passages. there was a question about whether he could wear it during the belmont stakes. and the answer is yes, he can. so excited. i hope he wins. >> been a long time. 30 plus years. it will be good for the sport obviously. okay. sandra bullock, whom we all adore, surprised the seniors at

warren eastern high school, they got a big surprise at their graduation. it was her. >> and she gave some advice. she told the graduates advice that she tells her 4-year-old son, louis. take a look. >> in the morning, we turn on the music really, really loud before we leave the house. and the rule is you have to dance a little bit before you step out in the world because it changes the way you walk. do not pick your nose in public. when someone who cares about you hugs you, hug them back with two arms. don't do the one arm hug. because when you hug with two arms, it allows you to lean on somebody and we always need someone to lean on. and if someone doesn't want to play with you, it's okay. it's okay. you know, not everyone is going to love us. go find somebody who does want to play with you and who appreciates what you have to offer. >> awesome advice. >> genius. >> she adopted that school after

katrina. she's like such a great person. she adopted her child from there, she has a home there. new orleans is the hip and happening place. >> and she donated millions after katrina. millions. anytime there is a huge -- she's got a lot. that's right. but she can spend it anyway she wants. she's earned that. but she uses it to make the world a better place and we love her. >> this is funny. godzilla is number one. so jimmy kimmel likes to have fun with folks on the street. he sent out a fake reporter to ask people if they thought hollywood was wrong to make a film about the true story of a giant lizard that killed more than 100,000 people in tokyo in 1954. the true story. this is the reaction they got. >> do you think it's wrong of hollywood to glamorize this event for entertainment value? >> i think it is. i mean if it affects the people that were affected and then there's people who passed away during that time, so they're

glaermizing their death. >> uhh -- is godzilla real? >> yeah. >> oh,. then i guess so because like if he hurt a lot of people, like why would he want to do that, why would they want to make it seem like real and stuff. and like nice. >> are you you worried about a godzilla attack? >> aren't they extinct? >> do you support the bill before congress that would allocate $600 million to equip the u.s. navy with anti-reptile capabilities? >> yes. anything we can do to protect our nation we have to do. >> do you feel like a godzilla attack again is a real possibility? >> ask the man upstairs. >> did they include anybody that said are you kidding me? >> they cut those people out. >> what fascinates me is the fact that people when told,

they have to sign a release. you can't just -- in the news, you don't have to. but for entertainment shows, you have to sign a release to be on television. >> and i think they're pleasers. they're like, yes, that was terrible, right? that was awful when he ate those people in tokyo. so "the voice" was on last night and tonight it's down to three people. team blake's 17-year-old, jake, team usher's josh, and team adam's christina. let's see and guess who will win. ♪ whatever it takes or how my heart breaks, i will be right here waiting for you ♪ ♪ now i'm back and ooh will, baby, here i am, signed sealed, delivered, i'm yours ♪

♪ i can't help falling in love with you ♪ >> she did elvis last night. elvis. okay. so those are the people. jake, josh or christina. we are going to -- >> oh, are we? >> write our vote down. i don't want you to see how my pen is moving. >> it's the search for the "voice," not the person who will have -- >> don't try to qualify your answer. just pick who's going to win. don't look at how my hand's moving. >> i don't cheat. >> fold it. i don't want to see it. put it inside. >> mine is the one that is folded fastly.

and of course, guard it with your life. >> stuffing it with team josh. >> leave the humor to us, all right? >> nice try. anyway, the finale is tonight. and the winner of "the voice" will be with us tomorrow. i think that it was fascinating because you could tell how christina was trying really hard, she was giving it everything she had. and does the country vote win? because the country folks will come out and vote. or is it going to be josh. i don't know. i don't know. >> they're all great. >> dictionary had now added 150 new words. >> it's the webster's dictionary. >> here they a. here are some of the new ones. selfie, hashtag, spoiler alert, auto tune, hot spot, baby bump. >> i would think some would have

already been in. crowd funding. >> that's when you raise money online. >> catfish. this is a person who sets up a false personal profile on a social networking site for fraudulent or deceptive purposes. >> yes. anyway, enjoy the new words. we want to give a shout out to auction winners who paid money to come see us. they're there room to read. ladies, thank you for coming. >> and we need a shout out, if you have a long distance dad, this father's day we want to celebrate great dads whose jobs take them away from their home. >> military dad or truck driver, any dad who spends a lot of time away from home, we want to know about him. so give us all your details. >> he's had 11 number one hits and singing one of them for us. >> and charlize theron and amy breneman. big day.

charlize theron is one of hollywood's most coveted actresses known for her dramatic roles in movies like monster and snow white and the huntsman. >> turns out she's also very funny and is in the comedy a million ways to die in the west. >> take a look. >> wow. you look amazing. and maybe a little uncomfortable. >> i look like jane austin threw up all over me. >> you do not look like jane -- no, you look beautiful. you can breathe in that thing, right? >> nothing i like more than putting on some loose, baggy clothes and being able to relax. >> no, this is an end of the workday outfit you have on. i'm very glad i remembered the six items required to hold up my pants. >> oh, yeah. and she's with us today.

we're so happy you dropped by to see us. i saw this movie last night. thank you for making that available to me. i knew it would be crazy because it's seth mcfarlane and it was all those things indeed, but i was stunned at how funny you are. and the relationship between you and seth, it's a love story. who knew in the old west. but set in contemporary dialogue, so it's already hysterical. did you have the time of your life doing this? >> i did. just a good group of people. the concept was high, but the story was really grounded in a beautiful reality. and there was something about -- before i even read the script, i was told classic old west with a beautiful landscape and let's talk about woody allen. >> you you do a lot of comedies, but this one is raunchier,

funnier. how was that working opposite seth? did you just crack up on the set? >> he is one of the most funniest people i've been around. so all the laughing that i do as the character anna, that's all sincerely there. he just made me laugh every single day. there was no way about it. so we had to put it in the story. >> i was thinking when i watched the movie how adorable your laughter is and how real. and when i read my notes this morning, that's what seth said. she's the best laugher in the world. sarah silverman -- >> oh, my gosh. she does not disappoint. the whole cast is great. it's a really great cast. >> when we look at you, there is something we say every time we see -- there is one tv commercial -- >> is she sober? >> it's the perfume commercial.

every time we see it we say the same thing, that -- what do you say every time? >> all these magazines always say sexiest woman alive. we have a little romance with you. we think you're the sexiest woman alive. >> we say the same thing. was that fun to shoot that little thing? >> yeah. i've been working with them now for i want to say ten years. they have been so loyal. and i feel like i've kind of grown up as a woman with them. and so now when we do it, it's just like second skin now. but it's been fun because they treat them like little movies. >> they're shot beautifully. so what's next for you? >> i don't know. i'm hoping to shoot a film in south africa in august. hopefully that will happen. >> isn't it wonderful that we're not going to ask you about your personal life with sean penn? is that like -- >> do you want to be my favorite people? >> yes. we are detmined to be that.

>> well, you have just succeeded. >> yes! >> honestly, i thought -- my daughter said to me, mom, you're not going to like this movie, it's too raunchy for you. >> how old is your daughter? >> she's 20 and loves this kind of stuff. my son, too. but i think this movie is hysterical. >> he's a very good writer with narratives, so the story really pulls you in and you emotionally tap in. it's not just joke after joke after joke. >> and he wears like four hats. the producer, the writer and leading man. it's great to see you. >> thanks for coming to see us. we appreciate it. a million ways to die in the west hits theaters on may 30. >> amy breneman takes on a role that is close to home. >> she'll tell us all about it right after this. i always wanted to design a bike that honored those who serve our country. and geico gave me that opportunity.

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she's played a cop on nypd blue, a judge on judging amy, and now amy breneman is getting a lesson in education both on and off screen. >> in the new wonderful film, i loved it, words and pictures, amy play as school board member who has to reprimand a teacher. take a look. >> he'll meet with the board next month. >> jesus christ. >> what happened to you, jack? you came here full of literary awards and full of promise. you turned the classes on their heads. >> there's a back story there. something untoward was going on.

>> this is different than what we've seen of you. is this woman angry at him? >> she's disappointed for sure. and clive plays this have a ordinary character who is brilliant and an alcoholic. so basically it's that feeling that we all have when we're watching somebody brilliant deal with substance abuse. like just get it together. but, yes, he has a little dirt on me. i'm his boss and yet i'm afraid of him, as well. >> of course you are. >> it's so nice to have a romantic comedy coming out. there haven't been very many good ones lately. >> it reminds me of dead poets society. it's set in a prep school so there is a reason to have beautiful language and nobody better to deliver it than clive. so language based, but not in a ooity-toity way. she's -- he's an exciting teacher. >> and a beautiful rivalry. like what is more important, is

it words or is it pictures. i thought that was very interesting premise. >> and inspiring the kids. and there are amazing young actors that you just feel -- what is wonderful, too, is that clive and juliet really are exciting artis for these young actors to be around. >> and speaking of reality, we'll put you to work this morning. words and pictures. nothing to do with the movie. >> nothing at all. so you'll pull something out of the hat. >> this seemed like such a good idea at the time. >> don't tell us what it is, but we can almost -- >> did you see it? >> no, no. >> please look. >> okay. so i'm going to do this. and all right -- >> is this like pictionary? >> yes. >> what is the topic? >> an expression. >> okay. happy. >> what?

cheese? >> cheese? >> cheese wheel. >> what is that? >> bowling. >> wow. >> it's a good thing you're a good actress. >> a spill. >> spill the beans. [ ding ] >> that looked like a cheesecake. >> that was the worst. we're not playing anymore. >> cheese wheel? >> you're coming up in this hbo show, you don't say a word. >> correct. >> so it's all in your face. >> right. >> she's taken a vow of -- >> i've taken a vow of silence. my character can speak, but i don't. >> is that the first time you've approached that kind of a role?

>> yeah. i talk my head off normally. >> we'll do it real quick and see despondent. ecstatic. wow. hillary swank-ish. it will be in select theater this friday. it's a lovely movie. >> thank you so much. matthew will be back after your local news.

we're back with more and it's time for the other view when we answer all your questions about dating and relationships. >> and there is no one better one to help you figure out your man than this guy, matthew

hussey. you're a love strategist. >> especially fresh back from bora-bora. >> looking pretty good. >> this question from someone named bee. my husband and i have been married for over 20 years. over the years, certain members of his family have become increasingly rude and disrespectful to me. i try to defend myself. he's asked me what he's supposed to say to them. i say tell them don't talk to my wife that way, but he never does. i don't know what else to do. >> perhaps he secretly agrees with some of the stuff they say. you know, sometimes when we don't mention -- sometimes if we really feel like someone's wrong, very often we'll rush to the defense. we'll say no, you're misguided about that. but what we didn't know and where we don't get the whole story is what conversations is he having with his family when she's not around. what does he tell them. very often with our loved ones, i think one of the sad things about relationships is we tell the ones we love all of the

worst parts of our partner and we never really talk about the best parts. so we end up talking to them when we complain and they get a skewed perception of who our partner really is. that's not to say that he's in the right for not defending her. there are two things going on here. one, i think she needs to get him to open up and say are there any points that your family mentioned that you agree with. but at the same time, she needs to make sure that the respect boundaries are respected. he needs to know that part of respecting your partner is sticking up for them. if she does it in an understanding way and says look, i know you're family so this creates awkward situation for you, that's a much nicer place for him to act from. but at the same time, he has to parties which he has to defend. >> rock and a hard place. >> our next question is from allison. and i think she's on skype. >> hi, allison. >> there she is. >> what is your question for

matthew, sweetie? >> i went out with someone for a couple of dates and he ended up telling me that he's damaged from his last relationship and not ready for another one. so i was just wondering if there's anything i can do to help him. >> what do you think? >> my problem with this -- and it was allison? allison, my problem with this is that ultimately when a guy says that he's damaged from his last relationship, too many times it's an excuse not a real thing. it's a way of saying i don't want another relationship, but rather than look like a selfish person who is just frying to have his cake it, i want to look like i'm damaged and somehow need to be sympathized with. >> i'm wounded. >> he's a wounded puppy. do you really think it's your job to help him out of that place? >> no, just wondering if i should just walk away or what i should do. >> you shouldn't just walk away, but say if you have stuff going

on from your past relationship, that's something you need to deal with. i'll respect it, but at the same time, you need to respect me. see, part of a new relationship is respecting the new partner. if he's a man, he'll look out for you as well and protect you at the same time as trying to protect himself. >> but you've only had a couple of dates, right? >> he has said that he doesn't want to hurt me, so i don't know if that means anything. >> it means he doesn't want to engage in anything that could be difficult or complicated for him. >> and by the way, allison seems like such a sweet girl. >> yeah, you wait for somebody who deserves you. >> look at that smile. >> god bless. matthew, thank you. >> thank you for having me. >> if you want to submit a question, hit the connect button. dierks bentley has a song close to his heart. >> and they wanted to get back in their favorite dresses before memorial day. do you think they did it? we'll find out. right after this. we really wanted to take a relaxing trip to florida.

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we're back with the finale of our series drop a dress size. for the last five weeks, madeline has worked with two very motivated ladies to lose weight and get healthy. >> one big motivation, they both wanted to fit back into their favorite dresses again. beverly is a mom of three and was sick and tired of wearing her sweatpants around town. she was over it. >> and lou ann is a 53-year-old afrazier and was ready to stop yo-yo dieting. >> it is time to reveal how they did.

drum roll, please. one, two, three. let it go. >> yes! wow, ladies. >> you look awesome. >> unbelievable. >> how much weight did each of the ladies lose? >> 16 pounds. >> i lost 11. >> amazing. >> fantastic. >> how does it feel to be back in your favorite dresses? >> that is like two dress sizes. and yours was one or more? >> one. >> do you feel very different? >> very different. >> are you proud of your girls? >> they have done an amazing job. because they took what they were normally doing and tweaked to make it to work for them. so no special things to eat or ways to move. and things they can't sustain. because the same habits are for when they can keep it off, as well. >> you look so terrific. are your families excited for you? >> very excited. >> and they're all here.

they're bubbling over with excitement. >> it's great to see everybody. will you show us some of the tips? >> take a look at some of the things that they themselves discovered would work. start with beverly. >> well, my first tip is when you go to restaurants, i usually give myself carte blanche. i'm going to get the calories anyway, i'll have what i want to eat. this time around, i went and i didn't have the bread, i didn't have the dessert, but i got nice chicken with a sensible entree, and i had my salad dressing on the side. i enjoyed myself. and also i learned to incorporate eating with getting exercise. so i have an activity band that tracks my steps and sleep patterns. i told my husband we have a sitter, after we get out of here, we'll go home and walk to subway. so what's what we do. we go home and walk.

15 minutes driving. an hour ten minutes walking. >> good for your marriage, too. >> my activity band clocked in six miles. >> and you burned it off. >> and these are my infamous sweatpants. this is what i wore. >> tell us what you did. >> i have a food journal. it makes me very accountable. i'm the only person who would know what this says. but i didn't cheat. sunday night i went to see reba mcentire and i had half a glass of wine and i put two ounces down on my food journal. >> she's fantastic. >> but the food journals keep me accountable. >> what about the meals? >> this is something i found that was really helpful. i had a very big glass of water before i sat down to eat. and then i would use a smaller plate because it makes it look look i have a lot more food. >> and you did some working out obviously. >> yeah, i did. i have some foot problems,

plantar fascitis, so it's a determent for me to exercise. so i did my squats with my arm weights and i walked. >> hats off to madeline, too. such a motivator. >> but i'll tell you, instead of crying poor me, it's not what they couldn't do, it's what they could do and making the changes that will last a lifetime. >> you guy, congratulations. you've inspired your families and all the people out there. coming up, dierks bentley takes us on a ride. and beauty tips from the pros. right after this. avo: waves don't care what age you are.

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if you're trying to figure out what to buy at your drug store, we're about to make your life easier. >> 6,000 beauty professionals sorted through more than 700 products for the 2014 cosmetic executive women beauty awards.

>> here with a few of the winners is jen fallick. >> 6,000 people who are in the beauty industry eating, sleeping, and breathing beauty every day are voting on these. and this is voted on by people in the industry to help consumer cut through the clutter. >> and no motivation other than that. they're not trying to sell a certain product. >> exactly. so many people involved. and so many people trying to help the consumers find the best stuff. >> let's start with skin care. >> so anti-aging, this is really cool from yes to grapefruit, brightening facial towelettes. it's great for your skin. and this is a new category in beauty, this is also in the anti-aging category, this is

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the beauty industry love this is product. and this won in the eye treatment category. what is unique about this product, it's for your eye area and your lashes. so when you apply it, it helps to enhance your lashes and makes the whole eye area more youthful. and this in the makeup category and most buzzed about category, a new award this year. loreal, voluminous butterfly mascara. because of the angle, you get the butterfly and wing tips. i use this every day. and next up, this is in the lip treatment category from fresh. everyone loves the sugar lip treatment. the newest is cherry. it looks good on everybody. this is a beautiful one. >> it looks red, but it's not. >> it's a new soft red.

spf 15. everybody loves this product. works on all skin tones. then in the hair category, this is in hair color from color wow, it's a powder that's a root touchup. >> i just use eye shadow. but wow. >> this is great because you have the precision brush. it gets right in there. no reason to go to the salon. >> and the last thing as we close out. >> this is a big star. also in the hair category. every person i talk to that has everything to do with hair has told me you have to buy this product. i'm obsessed with it. it's like a skin serum but for your scalp. you massage is into the scalp and it will help your hair get smoother, stronger, thicker. >> smells good. >> thanks. don't go anywhere. dierks bentley sings his latest.

tomorrow the newest winner of "the voice" stops by. plus heather graham. >> but right now a great treat, dierks bentley with the song it's called "riser." his most personal to date. it's a tribute to his father who passed away two years ago. ♪

♪ it's just an old beat up truck, some say that i should trade up, now that i got some jangle in my pocket ♪ ♪ what they don't understand, it's the miles that make the man ♪ ♪ i wouldn't trade that thing in for a rocket ♪ ♪ my dad and me, we drove around to tennessee and she's still here and now he's gone ♪ ♪ so i hold on . ♪ it's just an old beat up box, it's rusty strings across the top, it probably don't look like much to you ♪ ♪ these dents and scratches in the wood, that's what makes it sound so good ♪ ♪ to me it's better than brand new ♪ ♪ you see this here flat top guitar, has had my back in a million bars, singing ever

country song so i hold on ♪ ♪ to the things i believe in my faith, your love, our freedom ♪ ♪ to the things i can count on to keep me going strong ♪ ♪ yeah i hold on ♪ taking a look at you right now, there ain't never been no doubt without you i'd be nothing ♪ ♪ so if you ever worry about me walking out you let me tell you something ♪ ♪ i hold on, i hold on, can you hear me baby, i hold on ♪

♪ to the things i believe in, my faith your love our freedom ♪ ♪ to the things i can count on and keep me going strong, to the things i believe in ♪ ♪ my faith your love our freedom, to the things i can count on to keep me going strong yeah, i hold on ♪ ♪ yeah, i hold on and on and on and on and on ♪

>> i'm here to help. you and i will get through this together. ♪