chandra wilson. everybody needs to know you are the girlfriend we all need. >> because we need girlfriends. >> yes, we do. we feel like you're our girl. i want to dish on all your grey's pals today. >> whatever i can do. but first, there is news in the matt lauer story. his accuser is firing back. >> brooke, what do you think of matt's denial of your version of the story? >> brooke nevils, who is accusing matt lauer of rape, was startled by the flash of cameras last night in new york. the former nbc producer is slamming lauer's three page open letter where he' aim. quote, anyone or forced anyone to have sex. period. >> 35-year-old nevils called lauer's letter a case study in victim blaming and an attempt to bully a former colleague into silence. brooke has the support of lauer's former "today" show co-host, ann curry. she tweeted, i believe she is telling the truth. >> and matt's ex-wife annette roque is breaking her silence. she was spotted out today grocery shopping in the hamptons. her attorney says quote, now that the parties are officially divorced, her priority and only concern is for their wonderful children. and there's another angle -- is jennifer aniston's new tv show really about the lauer scandal? >> it's hard for me to believe when i watch the first two episodes that this is not based on what happened to matt lauer on the "today" show. >> on "the morning show," aniston plays an anchor whose co-host is fired over sexual misconduct allegations. >> good morning. i am bringing you some sad and upsetting news. >> this is a sad morning here at "today" and nbc new those, unfortunately, many men who were -- it was more than just matt.ks like matt lauer a bit, doe >> there is an uncanny resemblance. >> there really is. that's why people are going to say that. not. also a development in the sexual assault case against cuba gooding jr.! morning, how are isn't it true. >> morning. >> silent heading into court in manhattan. he's been charged with a new crime, however the prosecution did not reveal what it is. he'll be arraigned for it on tuesday. let's move on. prince harry has been in a fighting mood lately. >> i like this one better. >> today a playful harry visited a school, showing a softer side than the tough prince who's currently suing some british ta but the big question making headlines today -- could harry and meghan be thinking about moving to canada, where the duchess spent six years filming >> you're the husband i've always wanted. >> not so fast. our royal source says that rumor's not true. what we do know -- harry and meghan will be spending more time abroad in british commonwealth countries like canada and australia on goodwill visits. and how much do we love this? ed sheeran and harry's hilarious new video. ♪ >> that doorbell tune is "god save the queen." the house -- no, not frogmore cottage where harry and meghan live, but rather the kensington palace home of harry's cousin princess eugenie. >> this is something i'm quite passionate about. >> you as well? >> yeah, yeah, yeah. >> the twist? ed has the cause all wrong. >> i just feel like it's time we stood up and said, we are not going to take this anymore. we are going fight. >> okay. slight aawkward. there's some miscommunication. this is about world mental health day. >> yeah, yeah, of course. definitely got that. >> yeah. all good. >> all i know is we need more of those two together, yes? >> just like on your show. meanwhile, we are still trying to wrap our heads around miley cyrus and her new bf, as miley's on the mend. wrapped around a shirtless and ripped cody simpson, miley's back after getting her tonsils removed. cody's caption -- my sick girl finally free. ♪ miley's not the only one into cody's impressive bod. this shot inspired bieber to post "ur body is a wonderland." he also suggested -- double date? cody replied, text me. another star on the mend? kevin hart. the 40-year-old who fractured his spine in three places last month in a car crash is reportedly back to work for the next "jumanji" film, which premieres in just two months. >> did i die and turn into some kind of a small monkey or boy scout? >> a source close to kevin tells "e.t." the actor is doing well and making progress daily. he's anxious to fully recover. in fact, the source says, they have to remind him to take it slow. kevin's speedy recovery stis ni projects in the works. also trying to heal, the cast of "riverdale," saying their final farewell to costar luke perry. >> it hurts me that i never got to say goodbye. >> everybody's reaction, everything that you see, and all of the faces, it was so genuine. ♪ amazing grace >> the emotion of luke's funeral scene last night was mirrored in heartbreaking tributes his castmates present and past posted, including former "9021"" flame shannen doherty, who guest-starred on "riverdale's" tribute episode. luke's character died a hero while saving her. >> a car just came out of nowhere. he pushed me out of the way. he saved my life. he's our luke. mluke. and what was beautiful was seeing that he was their luke. and the influence that he had on those kids and on that set, and how much love there was and continues to be for him. >> it was cathartic for all of us, especially for her. >> she was such a big part of his life. >> over the years luke actually tried to find a part for shannen on "riverdale," so when it came time to honor him, producers sent her the script. >> i read it immediately, and i called and said i'm 100% in. >> she was really happy and really thankful they asked her to can that part. to have her play that part was so special. >> what a beautiful tribute it was. the epic battle of the wills hits theaters tomorrow. with will smith i wasn't quite sure which will i was seeing. by the way who is here with me today? is this 23-year-old will or is 51-year-old will here? >> no, 51-year-old will is all right here. i'm just noticing my posture right now. my feet are hurting, my back hurting. >> in "gemini man" will's character is pitted against a 23-year-old version of himself, which begs the question -- what would you tell will in his 20s right now to kind of prepare him for where you are today? >> well, first of all, will in his 20s wasn't listening to nothing that anybody had to say. so i wouldn't tell his dumbass nothing, right? young will was wildly courageous. like, he would -- courageous to the level of foolishness. >> courageous and, may we add, confident. >> i'm kind of fly, a little smooth. >> "e.t." spent a lot of time with 23-year-old will during his "fresh prince" days. >> you know what i think it is with the ladies? it's my ears. in a mall, these ears cause hysteria. >> but will told colbert he does have one big career regret.dontd st i would say, dude, do neo. do neo-. because i got offe >> ooh. >> i know. relax, relax. how long i feel? 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i said sign this paper. i trained classically. i sing national anthems at sporting events. ♪ oh say can you see >> so i thought eagle. but then i put it on and i was like, it's a rock eagle. >> can you sing opera? ♪ >> i have known him for years and had no clue. th seat with a special grey's game. plus, we have a backstreet baby. >> you made it. >> only "e.t." is inside the hospital as nick carter's daughter is born. plus -- >> i don't feel like i have been around the block in any way. >> johnny depp's daughter on following in his footsteps. speaking of love, it's thurs-date. matthew hussey has three tips for a perfect pickup line closed captioning provided by -- i already made a confession by agreeing to let you do a complicated surgery. >> tonight's episode of "grey's anatomy." what we want to do, since you have been there since the very beginning and it's now season 16 we want to test your knowledge of "grey's anatomy." >> bring it ame we call five shades of auditioned for your dr. bailey, sandra oh, katherine heigl or ellen pompeo. >> you did know. you talked about it before? >> years later. she was like, i auditioned for bailey. >> which big star turned down the role of dr. mcdreamy? >> i think rob lowe put that in his book. >> you know everything. are you a "entertainment tonight" host? dr. bailey true or false was written as a tiny blond with curls. >> i didn't know about the curls but yeah she was a short white blond female. with curls? that's a whole different situation. >> hey, hello, chandra wilson came in and changed all of that. >> i didn't come in like that, no. >> who on set jokes that his nickname is mcdork? >> maybe kevin mckidd? am i wrong on that? >> you're wrong on that. >> then justin chambers jockamo? >> shh is he a big dork? >> no. >> what was dwrai grey originally going to be titled? >> we were unhitted and then we were complicationed for one episode. that he changed all of the seat backs on the chairs and that didn't work. with we went back to "grey's anatomy." >> we have a special part for tonight's episode. you got to cast of "charmed" back together. . we joining us. >> did your parents expose you to this? >> no, quite the contrary. i don't feel like i have been around the block in any way. >> she's a mini me of her some, singer vanessa paradis. her attitude is all dad. >> my parents with supportive. i've always been independent. >> do you get a sense of achievement? >> lily rose found love on and off the set of "the king" the timothee chalamet. how do they treat their romance? they're very millennial all. >> the directory make things better to worirke so muc >> in the film, he>> did you gu haircuts to go so viral? the bowl cut. robert pattenson's hair. these became internet memes. >> i don't want speak out of turn, but i think that was his idea right? >> robert ran with it. >> and we are glad robert did. okay, so what if you're not an actor who can fall in love on set? how do you turn up the heat with someone new? matthew hussey is here to help with tonight's thurs-date. >> okay, you're going on a first date. what are three things you can say that amplify the attraction on that date? >> you have an absolutely breathtaking heinie. >> the first one's really i'll . i was on a date once. i was in the mall with this person where the person said to me, oh, my god, they do amazing macaroons here. let's go get one. >> macaroon? 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