Video: Kristin Chenoweth Talks the Twelve Men of Christmas
Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth appeared on The Today Show to talk about her new Lifetime movie, The Twelve Men of Christmas, (which actually sounds more like a Cinemax film) and her current gig off-Broadway in Love, Loss and What I Wore. Kristin is a kick. Take a look:
Video: Sophia Loren Talks Nine and Staying Youthful
The fabulous Sophia Loren is doing press rounds for her new movie Nine, in which she plays the mother of Daniel Day Lewis' director character who is undergoing a bit of a midlife crisis. Sophia talked to Kathie Lee and Hoda about how she ended up doing the film: director Rob Marshall called her and asked her to play the mother. Sophia said she accepted without reading the script: she has said in other interviews how much she loved Chicaco that Rob directed.
Kathie Lee and Hoda wanted to know how the Oscar winner stays so youthful looking and Sophia, who is 75, joked that it was a "miracle." Take a look:
Estee Lauder Signs Deal With Makeup Artist Tom Pecheaux
Sassybella reports
that makeup artist Tom Pecheux has inked a deal to be the new Creative Makeup Director for Estee Lauder. The new color collection with his stamp on it will launch in Spring, 2010.
"We are incredibly excited to partner with Tom Pecheux," said Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Global Brand President, Estee Lauder. "Tom will add a new energy, style and fashion edge to Estee Lauder makeup. His intuitive sense of color and expertise in global beauty trends will help us redefine modern color in a bold new way."
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Pecheux's first advertising campaign for Estee Lauder will feature Hilary Rhoda and will launch in time for Spring 2010. Highly sought after, Pecheux's resume includes countless editorials and covers for Vogue Paris, Vogue Italia and American Vogue with his runway work including the likes of Balmain, YSL, Marni, Ralph Lauren, Badgley Mischka and Derek Lam.
The move is meant to give Estee Lauder a more fashion-oriented slant. Tom says he wants to bring a more "playful" touch to the line. We'll be very interested to see what he comes up with.
Video: Dr. Patricia Wexler Talks Skin Anti-Aging Regimens
Dermatologist to the stars Dr. Patricia Wexler talks to Kathie Lee and Hoda about the best skin regimen to keep your skin looking youthful and healthy. She demonstrates some of her favorite products for exfoliation, rejuvenation and prevention of damage. Her picks are all under $25, except for the LED light.
She doesn't mention it, but Kathie Lee reminds viewers that Dr. Wexler has her own line of products available at Bath and Body
Works. Take a look:
Halloween parties aren't just for kids. Kathie Lee and Hoda learn how to make some ghoulish adult beverages which are just perfect for Halloween. Maureen Petrovsky, author of The Wine Club whips up a Blood Orange Harvest Cocktail, which must be pretty strong because Kathie Lee was snuggling up to Chewbacca after trying one. Next up was the Eyeball Martini, which we are definitely trying out this weekend. For those with a sweet tooth, there was Halloween Punch in a Pumpkin which uses Midori liquor and features a dry ice serving suggestion and some Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes.
What's really funny is that the song from the scene at the Mos Eisley Cantina in the very first Star Wars movie is playing in the background.
Take a look:
You can find the recipes for these fabulously devilish drinks here.
Australian chef and bestselling author Curtis Stone teaches Kathie Lee and Hoda how to make spinach gnocchi. Kathie Lee appears to be overcome by the charms of the chef who was named as one of its Sexiest Men Alive and has problems with her dough. Take a look:
Video: The Latest Kitchen Gadgets to Make Grilling Easier
Kathie Lee and Hoda get the scoop on all the latest kitchen gadgets, especially those that really help with grilling. So many kitchen gadgets are expensive and don't really help the home cook. But Chris Kimball, host of TV's America's Test Kitchen and editor of Cook's Illustrated knows his gadgets and won't steer you wrong. Take a look:
Dr. Debra Wattenberg talks to Hoda Kotb about beauty myths and what anti-aging and beauty treatments really work. Dr. Wattenberg says that just because a product is a labeled "all natural" doesn't make it better. What's important is what works, whether it was made in a lab or not. She says the FDA does not regulate the term "natural." Another myth she debunks is that if you apply your facial products in an upward direction that it will help reduce wrinkles: it won't. She does say that Latisse really works, and grows eyelashes, and creams won't get rid of stretch marks. Take a look:
Kathie Lee and Hoda are in San Antonio with The Today Show and decided to take a lesson in riding the mechanical bull. The operator set it on the lowest, slowest setting it could go on, but they still got bucked off in just a few seconds. Maybe they could have a few margaritas and try again. Take a look:
Video: Maria Silaeva of Cirque du Soleil Performs for Kathie Lee and Hoda
Maria Silaeva of Cirque du Soliel's Alegria show performs "Manipulation" for Kathie Lee and Hoda. Maria is amazing -- she's been working with hoops since she was six years old and trains pretty much all the time. At the end of her performance she tries to show Kathie Lee and Hoda how to do the hula-hoop, and Kathie Lee surprises everyone with her skill. Take a look:
Jill Martin of US Weekly takes a walk through the fashion statements made by Michael Jackson over the years. Jill says that his designers had a lifesize mannequin made of Michael, and that they created tens of thousands of outfits for him. He pioneered the idea of wearing stage costumes in real life. Remember the photo of Michael in a sequined military jacket and sequined glove standing next to Nancy and Ronald Reagan? It was surreal. A new incarnation of that jacket recently showed up on the Balmain runway: Beyonce and other stars have been seen wearing it. Take a look:
Gymnast Christopher Harrison shows Kathie Lee and Hoda some poses from his antigravity yoga practice. Antigravity yoga uses a swingset-looking contraption to allow you to release your inner Cirque de Soleil performer. It actually looks like a lot of fun. We want one of those antigravity yoga things right now. Although we have no idea where we would put it. Take a look:
You can find out more about antigravity yoga at the official
website.
We love when Kathie Lee and Hoda do the Ambush Makeover segments. This time they first chose a 66 year old who had never dyed her hair and let hair genius Louis Licari do his thing. Next they took a naval officer who spent all her time in uniform and had never worn makeup and gave her a head to toe makeover. Both transformations are amazing. Take a look:
Jill Martin tells Kathie Lee and Hoda about how to dress like you're on the red carpet, for less. She analyzes the red carpet looks of Courtney Cox-Arquette, Brooke Shields, Eva Longoria, Demi Moore and Halle Berry and shows how to duplicate the look for much less. Take a look:
WSJ Magazine has a swimsuit shoot with model Hilary Rhoda. Rhoda is wearing one-piece swimsuits by Eres swimwear in the photo shoot. She also happens to be the face of Eres' latest campaign. You can see a behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot here.
