WeSmirch: Billy Bush Lawyers Up, Goes on Attack in NBC Fight (Exclusive) (Matthew Belloni/Hollywood Reporter)

Billy Bush Lawyers Up, Goes on Attack in NBC Fight (Exclusive) — “If Billy had been passive or responded ‘Shut the f— up’ to Trump, Billy would have been out of a job the next day,” litigator Marshall Grossman tells THR. — Billy Bush's exit from NBC News isn't going to be as amicable as many thought it would be.

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Marissa Martinelli / Slate:

J.K. Rowling Announces Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Is Just the First of Five Movies — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced on Thursday that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the Potter prequel film due out in November, has four sequels on the way.

Joyce Chen / Us Weekly:

Nancy O'Dell Separated From Husband of More Than 10 Years — Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O'Dell separated from her husband, Keith Zubulevich, after more than 10 years of marriage, a source confirms to Us Weekly. — “In early September, Nancy filed for legal separation from her husband …

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The Daily Beast:

Donald Trump Called Deaf ‘Apprentice’ Marlee Matlin ‘Retarded,’ Three Staffers Say — Just in case you thought Donald Trump was insufficiently awful: He repeatedly called a deaf actress “retarded,” three sources tell The Daily Beast. — Trump, who was accused on Wednesday of making sexual comments …

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TMZ.com:

Kendall Jenner — Describes Stalking Incident 'I've Never Been So Scared In My Life' — BREAKING NEWS — Kendall Jenner took the stand Thursday against her alleged stalker ... where she recounted a horrifying ordeal this summer. — “I've never been so scared in my life,” Kendall said in L.A. County court.

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Joyce Chen / Us Weekly:

Kristin Cavallari Opens Up About Brother Michael's Death — Kristin Cavallari opened up about her brother Michael's death during a Facebook Live chat with Us Weekly on Thursday, October 13. Watch the video above to see what the Hills alum had to say! — For Cavallari, 29, nothing comes before family.

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TMZ.com:

Lindsay Lohan — I'm a Nightclub Owner! But It's All Greek to Me — EXCLUSIVE — Lindsay Lohan is officially in a biz where she's got a ton of experience ... she's a part-owner of a nightclub, and her name's above the door. — LOHAN, the nightclub, is opening this weekend in Athens …

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Yuka Miura / TMZ.com:

Sean Kingston — Whacks Heckling Fan!!! — Sean Kingston lost it during a concert Thursday night Down Under and repeatedly swung at an obnoxious fan ... and Sean's mic was the weapon of choice. — We're told someone in the crowd at Australia's SinCity Nightclub thought it was a fun idea …

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Jen Abidor / Seventeen:

Why Ariel Winter Will NEVER Quit Social Media — The Modern Family star — and Seventeen's November cover girl — is unapologetic AF. — Every single morning, Ariel Winter gets out of bed, checks her phone, and immediately starts to see the hate comments rolling in.

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People.com:

Brad Pitt Reunites with His Kids — Brad Pitt has finally gotten to spend some time with his kids. — The actor met with some of his children on Oct. 8 for the first time since Angelina Jolie filed for divorce on Sept. 19. — According to a temporary plan recommended by DCFS and agreed …

Emily Saul / Page Six:

Jim Carrey sends private investigators to ‘dig up dirt’ on ex's family — Actor Jim Carrey isn't playing the role of grieving ex very well-sending private investigators to “dig up dirt” on the family of his late and former girlfriend Cathriona White after they filed wrongful death suits against him.

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Ashley Cullins / Hollywood Reporter:

Disney Sued by ‘Doc McStuffins’ Actress Over Merchandise Revenue — The suit claims the young actress is owed money and signs single-day contracts so the show can replace her at will. — Popular Disney Junior series Doc McStuffins has been failing to pay the show's young star her share …

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