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Ambush! Mississippi mom gets NYC style

US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over two women one who says she wants to wow her friends with a "New York look" and another who wants to surprise her husband.

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:59:57 GMT
Model Kurkova voted 'World's Sexiest Woman'

Nov. 21: Victoria's Secret model Karolina Kurkova beats out Angelina Jolie for the title of "World's Sexiest Woman." Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports.(msnbc.com)Lingerie model Karolina Kurkova has been voted the world's sexiest woman by E! entertainment television, beating sultry actresses Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson for the honor.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:19:21 GMT
Slide show: Images: Celebrity cougar couples

Even though they're separated by years (decades in some cases), these celebrity twosomes are living proof that age is only a number.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:19:21 GMT
Dr. 90210 shares his 7 beauty secrets

Nov. 21: Dr. Robert Rey from the hit reality show Dr. 90210 shares beauty secrets you can do at home.(Today Show)Looking to preserve your youth? Start by looking inside your own house. Dr. Robert Rey, who's best known as "Dr. 90210," has put down the knife and is sharing seven beauty secrets that will keep you looking young and vibrant.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:06:14 GMT
Got man boobs? Boy bras are a hit in Japan

Since launching two weeks ago on Rakuten, a major Japanese web shopping mall, the Wishroom shop has sold over 300 men's bras for 2,800 yen ($30) each. The shop also stocks men's panties, as well as lingerie for women.Who said bras are only for women? A Japanese online lingerie retailer is selling bras for cross-dressing men and they've quickly become one of its most popular items.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:29:20 GMT
Alex Cross back to solve slew of killings

Nov. 21: TODAYs Al Roker talks to best-selling author James Patterson about his 14th novel featuring Detective Alex Cross, Cross Country.(Today Show)In best-selling author James Patterson's latest book, "Cross Country," Detective Cross is called to the worst murder scene he has encountered in all his years on the force. An excerpt.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:32:09 GMT
Tips for a healthy Turkey Day feast

The humble gathering the Pilgrims experienced in 1621 has morphed into a feast of decadent caloric proportions. In response, Epicurious presents tips and recipes for a healthy Thanksgiving meal.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:27:40 GMT
Complement your feast with biscuits

It's the perfect breakfast, hors d'oeuvre or complement to your Thanksgiving meal. Callie White and Carrie Morey, the mother-daughter team behind Callie's Charleston Biscuits, explain how to make Callie's Charleston cheese biscuits.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:36:22 GMT
Denis Leary: Jesus would guest on Oprah

Nov. 20: Comedian Denis Leary chats with the TODAY hosts about his new book, "Why We Suck."(Today Show)I really do think if Jesus came back, hed be on Oprah for an hour-long special, comic Denis Leary said, referring to a chapter in his new book written from Jesus point of view. He also defended a controversial passage about autism that he says has been taken out of context.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:29:23 GMT
Just dating him in the meantime? Dont!

Dating in the meantime is based on the belief that time is infinite. But in reality, in the meantime is wasted time, which means missed opportunities for true love.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:38:47 GMT
Top 5 turkey-friendly wines

Even though it's a bit more flavorful than its cousin chicken, turkey is still a relatively blank canvas when it comes to food matching. In honor of Thanksgiving, Epicurious presents the top turkey-friendly wines.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:29:13 GMT
Cabbage batch kids: 2,200 Koreans make kimchi

Some 2,200 volunteers  South Koreans and foreigners  braved a cold snap to make 143 tons of kimchi from 58,000 heads of cabbage. The popular dish will bedonated to needy neighbors for winter preparation.In aprons and hairnets, 2,200 braved the cold outside City Hall in Seoul, Korea, in a bid to make the world's biggest batch of kimchi, from 58,000 heads of cabbage.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:58:33 GMT
After 30 years, his second National Book Award

National book award winners Mark Doty, Annette Gordon-Reed and Peter Matthiessen pose with their winning books. They each received $10,000.Judges for the National Book Award honored a comeback, giving the fiction award to Peter Matthiessen's "Shadow Country," a thorough revision of a trilogy of novels from the 1990s. The 81-year-old author last won a National Book Award nearly 30 years ago.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:58:49 GMT
Consumer alert: Hazardous window blinds

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the voluntary recalls of two kinds of window blinds, citing the strangulation death of a child and the near strangulation of another.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:10:59 GMT
'Top Chef': Jill is ostrich-ized and sent home

In the second week of Top Chef, it was all about showing your craft. After a hot Quickfire challenge, the cooks had to cook and serve lunch to their biggest critics yet former "Top Chef" hopefuls. In the end, Jill was forced to pack up her knives after she was unable to stand by her dish.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:13:49 GMT
Keep warm with cool winter coats

As a constant part of your ensemble, it is essential that your jacket reflects your style and adds a level of interest to your appearance. TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas offers the inside scoop on the winter's hottest outerwear.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:25:27 GMT
Wholl dress Michelle Obama for inauguration?

The fashion legend was one of several designers asked to submit a sketch for Michelle Obama, the President-elect's wife and the countrys future first lady,a DVF rep confirmed to Billy Bush of "Access Hollywood."Fashion legend Diane von Furstenberg is in the running to make Michelle Obama's Inauguration Day dress. She was one of the many fashion designers asked to submit a sketch for President-elect Obama's wife.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:22:26 GMT
Ex-call girl Dupre: Im a normal girl

Nov. 20: The call girl in the middle of a sex scandal with New Yorks former governor speaks out for the first time. NBCs Peter Alexander reports.(Today Show)She was the tabloid sensation at the center of the sex scandal that brought down New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer. But in her very first interview, Ashley Alexandra Dupre tells People magazine that she's a girl with "a lot of depth."

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:04:47 GMT
5 tips to cut your Thanksgiving bill in half

In this economic climate, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner can put a stress on a family's budget. Stephanie Nelson to the rescue! Follow the Coupon Mom's five simple tips to reduce your bill by over 50 percent.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:21:04 GMT
Send in your home and garden questions

Got questions about how to fix up your home and garden for the winter and beyond? Is there a project you want to tackle, but don't know how to approach? Send in your questions, and TODAY's home expert Lou Manfredini might answer them on TODAY.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:14:42 GMT
Danger in your house paint?

Nov. 21: DIY expert Lou Manfredini shows TODAYs Lester Holt some durable and eco-friendly house paints.(Today Show)VOCs or "volatile organic compounds" are harmful chemicals that are found in most interior and exterior paints. TODAY home expert Lou Manfredini highlights safe, toxin-free options for your consideration.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:34:20 GMT
Obamas to green the White House?

This undated image provided by Kemble Interiors shows a rendering of a redesign idea for The Queen's Bedroom by Celerie Kemble. Change is nothing new for the White House, which is redecorated every four to eight years. While hanging new drapes isn't high on the Obamas' list of priorities as they prepare to move into the White House, design experts wonder if the next first family will use the nation's most famous house as a way to back a serious agenda: going green.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:14:53 GMT
Expecting parents: What is a doula?

Nov. 20: Expectant mothers are increasingly turning to doulas, or professional labor coaches, to help them through their pregnancies.(Today Show)Greek for "a woman who serves," a doula can help comfort, inform and encourage a laboring woman, satisfying needs that hospital staff and family can't always tend to. Find out how a doula might fit into your birth experience.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:57:00 GMT
Why We Suck: When Denis Leary attacks

Nov. 20: Comedian Denis Leary chats with the TODAY hosts about his new book, "Why We Suck."(Today Show)In his new book, the writer/comedian/actor rants about well pretty much everyone. Leary uses his wit and biting humor to comment on celebrities, those who are politically correct and the obese, for starters. An excerpt.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:57:58 GMT
Woman: I have great sex, but no Big O

Nearly 10 percent of women haven't experienced orgasm, a condition called anorgasmia. But, says Dr. Gail Saltz, you can learn how and experimenting on your own might be your best bet.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:03:54 GMT
Slide show: Slide show: Fangs for the memories

From the silent classic "Nosferatu" to the romantic chiller "Twilight," screen vampires seem to just keep coming back. From the silent classic "Nosferatu" to the romantic chiller "Twilight," screen vampires seem to just keep coming back.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:20:10 GMT
Q&A with top L.A. wedding planner

When it comes to creating the dream wedding for a bride with a budget, Katie Tiffany suggestssearching for a venue that offers natural beauty. The more beautiful the location, the less you need to add to it!Katie Tiffany, who planned Superman Returns star Brandon Routh's wedding to his longtime love chats with Brides.com about the biggest trends, budgeting the big-day and why the Internet is the best tool.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:26:49 GMT
Women: For best workout, add weights

Cardio may help you shed pounds, but weight training will help you get a tight, trim look. Dust off those dumbbells and try these exercises to go from shapeless to sexy.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:06:30 GMT
Curry turns back from Kilimanjaro summit

Nov. 20: TODAYs Ann Curry updates the shows hosts on her Mount Kilimanjaro trek and her decision about whether to attempt the summit. She also reveals that she hasnt showered for nine days.(Today Show)Ann Currys mission to document the retreat of Mount Kilimanjaros glaciers has been accomplished, but she and her team will not be pushing on to the summit. There is disappointment involved, she said, but most of us are real proud of ourselves.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:51:20 GMT
Your turn! Travel to the Ends of the Earth

Nov. 19: Mark Orwoll of Travel + Leisure magazine gives tips on planning trips to TODAYs Ends of the Earth locations.(Today Show)Have Matt, Meredith, Ann and Al inspired you to embark on a globe-trotting adventure of your own? Here, Travel + Leisure magazine offers advice on the cheapest and best ways to get to Belize, Iceland, Australia and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:47:50 GMT
Carla Bruni: I want Michelle Obamas advice

Nov. 19: TODAYs Matt Lauer talks Carla Bruni, first lady of France, about relationships, life in the spotlight and her singing career. (Today Show)The first lady of France can't wait to meet the future first lady of the U.S. "She doesn't look like she needs advice," the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. "I think it would probably be better for me to be getting advice from her."

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:31:08 GMT
Red is the new white at Chinese weddings

Rituals at Han weddings include the couple performing formal bows to heaven, their parents and each other, the casting off of the fan which covers the bride's face, the scattering of auspicious items on the nuptial bed and wishes for a child.In China, many young couples are forgoing Western rituals and gowns for the crimson costumes of the ancient Han way. Considered auspicious in China, red is the color of choice at traditional weddings.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:21:35 GMT
Gday! Hugh Jackman is new Sexiest Man Alive

Rituals at Han weddings include the couple performing formal bows to heaven, their parents and each other, the casting off of the fan which covers the bride's face, the scattering of auspicious items on the nuptial bed and wishes for a child.In China, many young couples are forgoing Western rituals and gowns for the crimson costumes of the ancient Han way. Considered auspicious in China, red is the color of choice at traditional weddings.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:21:35 GMT
Coleen couldn't tip the scale on 'Loser'

On the ninth week of The Biggest Loser, tension from last weeks elimination lingered on for the Blue team. The competition came down to a swing vote again, as Amy C. had to choose between team loyalty and friendship. Despite reaching a milestone in her weight-loss goal, Coleen was sent home after losing only three pounds.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:06:01 GMT
Tastemakers have high hopes for Michelle Obama

Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton fit into the expectations of what earlier generations thought a president's wife should look like. Obama has the opportunity to break the mold.When Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton arrived at the White House, they brought with them styles that suited their hometowns in Texas and Arkansas, but that wouldn't have held up in any fashion capital. Will the new first lady avoid the fashion faux pas of former first-timers?

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:13:19 GMT
Video: Video: Chatting with Enrique Iglesias

Nov. 19: The Latin superstar talks to TODAYshow.coms Sara Haines about his music career, being the son of a famous musician and what he would be doing if he wasn't singing. You may be surprised by his answers!(Today Show)Nov. 19: The Latin superstar talks to TODAYshow.coms Sara Haines about his music career, being the son of a famous musician and what he would be doing if he wasn't singing. You may be surprised by his answers!(Today Show)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:58:27 GMT
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