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You Look So Hot!' Woman's Ambush Makeover Leaves Hoda Stunned

... was before the makeover. First up was Kim Prins from Arlington, Vermont. The 44-year-old mom of two commutes for three hours every day to take care of nursing home residents across the state, and has very little time for herself. Prins' husband didn't seem to know what to expect, but her daughter Kylie was so excited for her mom to get a makeover. Nathan Congleton / TODAY. Prins looks stunning in this figure-flattering dress. And, boy, did the Ambush team deliver! Hairstylist Arsen Gurgov cut off just a few inches to give Prins' hair even more body. Licari added more contrast to her blond hair by keeping her bold highlights and adding depth at the base for a softer, polished look. RELATED: 'Patti La Belle, step back!' See the Ambush Makeover that left a friend stunned. Martin completed the transformation by dressing Prins in a form-fitting dress and black pumps. The different textures of the dress only help to accentuate her figure. Next up is Emy Rubio from Chicago, Illinois. The 59-year-old came to ...

Star Wars' Shooting For Hans Solo Film Underway, And Other Entertainment News

... that the National Mall and Memorial Parks monument preservation crew is removing the graffiti using a mild, gel-type architectural paint stripper that is safe for historic stone. Soulja Boy, Chris Brown boxing match is off. LAS VEGAS (AP) — It looks like the highly anticipated boxing showdown between singer Chris Brown and rapper Soulja Boy could be off. Both hip-hop stars announced last month that they signed on for a three-round bout to be televised on pay-per-view and promoted by Floyd Mayweather. On Monday, Soulja Boy said on Twitter that Brown's manager called his manager Sunday to tell him the fight is off and Brown wouldn't be signing his contract. Brown hasn't responded on social media, but announced over the weekend that he will be going on tour beginning March 31. Representatives for Brown and Mayweather didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. The feud between the artists stems from Soulja Boy's liking of an Instagram picture posted by Brown's ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran. 'Today' show anchor Hoda Kotb adopts ...

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... Day. (Creatas Images/Getty Images/Creatas RF). KLG: Hoda’s got the best Valentine’s story. And by best, I mean worst. HK: I met my ex-husband at an event on Valentine’s Day. And fast forward to the divorce, I opened my mailbox on Valentine’s Day and my divorce papers were in there. So Valentine’s Day traditionally hasn’t been so great. But now I have Joel and Joel said he’s going to change that. KLG: When you’re first together, you do all that stuff. Cards, gifts, whatever. By the time you’ve been married 29 years, it’s like: “You want to go out to dinner? Nah.”. HK: It’s so true. KLG: You’re just happier at home, not making a big fuss about anything, just enjoying each other. PLAYBOY HOPS BACK. Word on the street is that the Playboy Bunnies are coming back to New York City. After a 30-year hiatus, the cottontails will be staffing a new version of the Playboy Club set to open later this year. We’re not sure how the whole restaurant-lounge business is, but we’ve got some ideas about to freshen things up. KLG: They should pick a new animal. HK: Like what. HK: Playboy lemurs, I can see it now. KLG: Or puppies. They should wear puppy costumes. HK: OK, that would be ...

Soulja Boy Says Boxing Match With Chris Brown Is Off

... personal problems in the decades following his initial success, ranging from substance abuse to bankruptcy. He’s the stepson of actress and fellow “Partridge Family” star Shirley Jones. Jolie hopes family will come out ‘stronger’ after breakup. Angelina Jolie says that she and her family have been going through a “difficult time” since the breakup of her marriage to Brad Pitt, but added that hopefully they would come out “stronger for it.”. The actress and filmmaker spoke briefly about her personal struggles during a recent interview with BBC World News. She has been promoting her new movie, “First They Killed My Father.” It’s set in Cambodia and based on the life of author and human rights activist Loung Ung, who was a child during the brutal Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970 s. Jolie directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Loung. Jolie, who has custody of her six children with Pitt, said that “we are and forever will be a family” and that having faith was how she was “coping.”. Tom Hanks’ debut book is due in October. Tom Hanks is putting his love of vintage typewriters to good use — his collection of ...

Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager And Craig Melvin Reveal Diet Results

... a segment. Biggest surprise: Putting things in the "God Room" and "Trash Room" of my mind and realizing how much more time I had to take care of things. What I'll continue: Sue's Soul Cycle class, eating egg whites with salsa and scribbling in my journal. What I'll never do again: Lose my keys! (Actually the jury's still out on that one.). Craig Melvin. Craig had one of the biggest adjustments in embracing his vegetarian diet , but he discovered great alternatives to meat that he may not have known about before. He found that taking 10 minutes of quiet time in the morning was nearly life-changing and that mixing up his workout routine could be fun and challenging. Closed Captioning. Biggest challenge: Not drinking in social settings. Biggest victory: Not eating meat for 30 days. Easiest part: Drinking more water. Biggest cheat: I did have ...

Movies That Have Us Pumped For The Oscars

... and I say yes to something else — then I ask Joel to walk the dog, because you have to subtract if you’re going to add. Otherwise you’ll drown and then you’re no good to anybody. KLG: I think this is going to be a permanent change for her. It’s a matter of training the Pavlov dog. HK: Are you calling me a dog. KNOWING WHEN GOD WINKS. Great news: KLG is working on a movie with the Hallmark Channel about “Godwinks,” what best-selling author Squire Rushnell defines as “an answered prayer, or simply an experience where you’d say, “Wow, what are the odds of that!”. KLG: Godwinks is another word for what many people assume is a coincidence in their lives. Many people of faith don’t believe in luck or circumstance, they believe that everything is by a divine appointment. And these stories are all true. HK: I see these all the time, but I think you have to open up and pay attention. But you know when they happen to you. You say to yourself: “What are the odds,” then “This can’t be coincidence” and you know, ...

Today' Show Host Hoda Kotb Announces Adoption Of Baby Girl

... feel for their baby girl. “She brings us joy,” she said. “She’s got a beautiful way about her.”. Kotb shared more of her joyful feelings on social media with a post of a feel-good quote. “And then my soul saw you, and it kind of went, ‘Oh, there you are. I’ve been looking for you,’” the image reads, with a photo of a small baby’s hand wrapped around an adult’s finger. — Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) February 21, 2017. Kotb and Schiffman have been dating since June 2013. She has no biological children and often shares her love of children on air. She is the proud aunt of her nieces Hannah and Ella. A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) on. Nov 26, 2016 at 9:10 am PST. She said she’s excited to embark on this new journey. — Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) February 21, 2017. Hota Kotb Feb 21, 2017 - 9:57 AM. Muslim-backed fundraiser to repair Jewish cemetery reaches goal in three hours. Published: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 @ 10:35 PM. Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 ...

30-day Plan To Calm The Mind And Control Your Life

... the visual stress that is created for the mind by looking at cluttered spaces. This week you will be spending time making a plan and creating a new habit. You will be making a list of all the items you misplace regularly and designating a home for each. You will then do a room check each night on all of the items to assure they are in their designated areas before you go to bed. For clarity and success, you will need a journal to keep track of your lists this week. You will also use this journal each week for the various tasks at hand. You may also search around the house or go shopping for visually appealing bowls, baskets, or small pouches that will house those hard to find items. This will allow your mind to feel organized and prepared, which in turn will assist it to relax. A relaxed mind is a healthy mind. Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager power through quick #Start TODAY exercises. Play Video - 2:01. Week Two. This week you will learn to say no. Being able to say no without guilt will allow you to use your time and energy for the activities and projects that are important to you. Spare time is a luxury for most of us and needs to be protected in ...

Are Kids' Best Friends

... line gets me every time: “So on we go, his welfare is of my concern. No burden is he to bear, we’ll get there. He would not encumber me. He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.”. This shot from "Ocean's Eight" features Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, and Sarah Paulson looking fabulous on a subway car. (Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros. ). EVERYONE INTO THE OCEAN. The first peek at the ladies of “Ocean’s Eight” is making the rounds and it’s piqued one of our interests. The shot features Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, and Sarah Paulson looking fabulous on a subway car. The movie hits theaters this summer. HK: I mean, Sandra Bullock is in it, that’s all you need! I think the cast is fun and I would watch it in a second. They seem like tough broads who are going to get things done. KLG: Not me. I’m a cynic. I’ve lived too ...

Hoda Kotb Reveals What She'll Miss Most About Tamron Hall

... Day' Red Dress Awards at Lincoln Center on Feb. 7, 2017, in New York City. ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images. PHOTOS: Today Show's Biggest and Most Memorable Moments. Hall was told only "minutes before going on air Friday that she and Al [Roker] were being taken off the show for Megyn Kelly," an insider told Us Weekly after her departure on Tuesday, January 31. "She was a wreck in commercial breaks and couldn't believe the company would tell her just before going live on MSNBC. It was especially surprising after receiving an email of praise from the coexecutive producer just days before about how they were No. 1 in the ratings for seven weeks in a row.". NBC released a statement about the matter on Wednesday, February 1. "[January 31] was her last day as an anchor on both networks," NBC told Us in a statement. "Tamron is an exceptional journalist, we valued and enjoyed her work at Today and MSNBC and hoped that she ...