has matt lauer made it harder for the "today" she to find his replacement? we have new information about just how long it will take to fill matt's chair. >> meanwhile, a new front-runner may be emerging as matt tries the stay out of the spot light. matt lauer has retreated to the hamptons since his abrupt firing. that's him yesterday. outside his 40-acre horse farm. lauer was fired because of sexual misconduct claims, the "today" show beat rival "gma" in the ratings for the first time in three months. much of the interest is shifting to who willry place lauer. a new report out today says lauer's jealousy and maneuvering left nbc without an obvious contender to replace him. >> we're going to get straight to the headlines. >> reporter: hoda kotb has been filling in. but an nbc sour tells us it's highly doubtable she'll get the job because execs want to year her in the highly successful gifford. >> glad to have jo you you with us. >> reporter: "e.t." has learned that "today" weekend co-host craig melvin is in the running. and according to our source, this would give the network the opportunity to make melvin into a star at nbc. melvin joined nbc news in 2011. our source says a decision on lauer's replacement won't be made until early next year. meanwhile, there's news about another disgraced "today" show anchor. billy bush made his first public appearance since he was fired in the wake of that now infamous 2005 tape with then "apprentice" host donald trump. >> how do you feel about nbc firing you? especially in light of -- matt lauer being fired for allegations of actual sexual impropriety? >> my boss, later, months later said, publicly, i think we may have moved a little quickly. >> matt lauer controlled that show. do you wish he would have protected you? >> we had a conversation about that. and he told me that he went privately to -- to the and took that line. and i said, i appreciate it. and i ak septd it and thanked him. >> billy's been very open and honest in recent days. also a shakeup at netflix tonight. two shows will move forward without a major cast member. we start with "house of cards" coming back without kevin spacey. that makes the actor who aexcused him of sexual misconduct very happy. >> it's important to me that the ripple effect of efg that's gone own doesn't affect too many people. >> my focus is to remain doing my job. >> i'm happy that the people working there continue to do that work. >> reporter: actor anthony rapp, speaking out for the first time since net flick announced they'll resume filming the sixth and final season of "house of quards" with rob. wright as the lead. >> as if i can be washed clean of past since. >> reporter: spacey was fired last month after rapp came forward with his allegation of sexual misconduct. the now 46-year-old actor claims the incident occurred in 1986 when he was just 16 years old and spacey was 26. >> nothing. >> reporter: he was also dropped from riddy scott's upcoming movie, "all the money in the world." his scenes were reshot with christopher plummer. >> i've been surprised. very gratified by the response from so many people. >> reporter: "e.t." has confirmed netflix has fired "the ranch star" danny mast eson. >> welcome to netflix. >> thank you. >> reporter: he's under investigation by the lapd allege they were sexually assaulted by masterson in the early 2000s. masterson denies all of the quote outrageous allegations. a spokes person for netflix tells "e.t." masterson will be written out of future episodes. and his last day on set was yesterday. a tense conversation. captured by "the washington post" and wwd. oliver confronted the actor over a recent allegation that he groped a 17-year-old intern on set in 1985. >> do you believe the stuff that you read? >> i believe what she wrote, yes. >> i'm guilty because someone has alleged something. i'm guilty. that's what it is. i'm a predator. i'm this, i'm that. and it's not true. >> well, you can see every moment of that heated exchange if you would like to. it's on our website. etonline.com. right now, angelina jolie gets candid about her marriage with brad pitt. she admits there was trouble years before they decided to divorce. she hoped sharing the screen in 2015 would have brought them closer together. >> it should have been good for us. i wanted to work with him because we met working together. we worked together well. i wanted us to do serious work together. >> stop (stop it! >> i thought there it was a good way to communicate. >> reporter: it may not have been a good idea. that's what she says now about working on the superdepressing film as a honeymoon project. >> maybe it didn't solve certain things. but we did communicate something that maybe needed to be communicated to each other. >> reporter: we would have liked to have known was it drad's drinking too much? were there control issues? but the "the hollywood reporter" did get some insight on angie's next move. >> what do you think the next few years hold for you? >> teenagers. >> reporter: mom life. and a return to doing kick butt films. >> i tend to to them when i need to feel strong. i'm looking for one now. it's a time in my life i think i need to -- >> k >> i do. welcome back. zplrnlgts there's no one who does power better than sasha fierce herself, beyonce. her marriage has gone through tough times. but they don't mind poke fun at it. topping tonight's couples edition of "know & tell" jay and bey's elevator remix. >> hurry up. get in. >> reporter: to celebrate her hubby's 48th birthday, beyonce through a bash. and instead of avoiding the paparazzi, they actually posed in an elevator that opened up on to the street. >> say happy birthday, jay. for real. always tell her you love her, jay. >> reporter: the two may have been poking fun at that infamous elevator incident after the met gala in 2014 when jay got into a dust-up with beyonce's sister, solange. ♪ >> reporter: queen bey had the word "unity" embroidered on her sleeve. so maybe she's saying, it's all good, people. next up, it was a night out for rumored couple jamie foxx and katie holmes. the two posed separately at the launch of prive revaux eye wear's new flagship store in times square. the bash featured a new york city subway car. and jaime seemed to be the life of the party. but an eyewitness tells us he and katie spent a little time together away from the party guests and cameras in a quiet back area. the two have never confirmed a relationship. and seems katie did holiday shopping. our source says she left with 13 pairs of sunglasses. and in royal engagement news, what kind of wedding cake will harry and meghan choose? darren mcgrady, the former chef for princess diana, william, and harry, tells "e.t." most likely the couple will select their cake in the next few weeks. and that they could break tradition and not have customary fruitcake like kate and william had. fruitcake is supposed to last long enough so part of it can be served at a couple's first child's christening. the chef also tells "e.t." it takes three to four months to make a royal wedding cake. and that the two will likely do cake tastings together. >> first of all, i can we just x the cake. >> it's too heave i have. i don't know. >> any way. there is happy news for jimmy kimmel and his wife, molly. they're 7-month-old son, billy, is okay after his second heart surgery. jimmy took a leave of absence with big names filling in. last night, chris pratt was dealing with family drama of his own. >> the nicest guy in hollywood. >> that's very nice. >> reporter: just three days after he and ana faris file frd divorce, chris was in a good mood. this, as his ex was seen out, house hunting with her new man, michael barrett. pratt signed autographs. he arrived around 9:00 a.m. and spent all day rehearsing. >> i was kind of nervous to do this tonight. i have never done anything like this. last night, i flew to seattle and got hammered at a seahawks game. >> reporter: sensors five times. you could say chris had -- ♪ the the time of my life >> reporter: doing a cgi-helped lift. he drank with guest margot robby. >> cheers. cheers to i tonya. >> cheers, guys. >> reporter: margot was swarmd by fans. behind the scenes, we're told pratt was a pleasure. abc tells "e.t." the 7-month-old had a scheduled and successful heart surgery yesterday morning. >> doing great. he's doing great. >> family time, the most important thing in the world. >> absolutely. okay. jimmy has more big names filling in the rest of the week. tracee ellis ross. neil patrick harris. and melissa mccarthy. john mayer rushed to the hospital. then -- >> ah, ah. >> pink's what she told her 6-year-old daughter when she asked about dating. plus, mariah's major makeover. and mama june's next move after losing 300 pounds. becoming a pageant queen? only we have your first look at her return to tv. >> you would never win miss america with that. [ burps ] >> never. the castle is lit up for the holidays. christmas in the wizarding world of harry ♪ ♪ nothing like you meant john mayer his body had something else in mind. he was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. >> it's so scary. >> is it food poisoning? what is it? >> he had to cancel his show tonight. the tickets will be honored at a future date. >> we wish you a speedy recovery. it's clear. it's a miracle that pink has never wound up in the hospital after one of her high-flying daredevil performances. after the one at the amas on the side of the building. she kept her feet on the ground when she stepped out in london. last nigh, pink posed with hubby carey hart at royal albert hall. she rocked a black print gown from stella mccartney. she cheered on the designer. >> oh, yeah. here we are. >> aw. aw. >> reporte t on "the x factor uk." the family left today. while in london, dad carey had a blast with the kids. taking daughter willow, out. >> let's take some pictures. >> reporter: and son jamison had a milestone moment. he ended up with a bloody nose. >> there has to be a lot of soft carpeting in the room. because there's babies everywhere. >> reporter: but her daughter might pose a bigger problem. she's only 6. she's been asking her mom about dating. >> he said to me the other day, how many boys can i have at once? and i said, excuse me in probably none of them because they won't deserve you. pink's in for it. her daughter is going to be the same way. her criteria? they have to be kind. rftful. chivalrous. good to their moms. good-looking. and funny. the bar is is high. >> easy bree part. still ahead, ma ha june less than a year after losing 300 pounds. her new health concerns. >> every day it's worse and worse and worse and worse. plus, kristen bell reveals what it would take for her to walk away from the hollywood. >> just be like, i'm out. peace. i quit the business. close hed captioning provided by -- ♪ ♪ i thought i was done and love had died you came along i swear you saved my life ♪ the holidays will be full of a whole lot of love from blake sh they poured their hearts out last night on "the voice." they were singing their duet, you make it feel like christmas. gwen posted this. got my christmas present early. they're so mushy. >> too high school kids in love. that's cool. meanwhile, kristen bell and her husband, dax shepard are getting into christmas. >> i would like to air a give vance in case my toddlers are watching. i tried to decorate. we decorate like crazy. here's what i didn't realize, fellow moms. your kids, if they can reach the decorations, will bleep this. [ bleep ]. everything is everywhere. i had the to get rid of all the glass ornaments. it's a nightmare. >> reporter: so things are not so merry and bright at her house. last saturday about date night wasn't a bust. >> sit adorable we wen roller rink. >> did you couples skate snmplgt of course we did. there were definitely injuries. someone fractured thash wrist. he has a huge bruise on his hip. people wept down. >> reporter: kristen has the play hard work hard thing down. she landed a gig hosting the screen actors' guild awards. >> i'm so nervous. they never did a host before. all my friend who is got nominated, i get to choose two wins. i got a phone call. i said, sure. what dud i just commit to. >> you have one of the the funniest fellas that lives in the house with you. and sleeps in the bed with you. >> this is true. this is true. in bed, i'm like, honey is this funny? >> reporter: the self-proe fessed theater geek is host of the special encore. they're reuniting a high school musical cast 20 years later to perform again. >> what's your dream musical? having turned whatever happened to bay be jane, when i'm like, 80, into a musical. >> come on. come on. >> and then just be like, i'm out. peace. i quit the business. >> she's so funny. >> i did a play where i was the new year's baby. i just wore a diaper. >> that was your musical? >> that was me. well, we all know what happened to mama june this year. she underwent weight loss surgery and lost 300 pounds. >> it's amazing. it's given mama june a newfound confidence. just look what she's trying now. >> i've been always on the the other side of the pageant world. i don't have any talent. >> now leap. you would never win miss america. [ burps ] >> never. >> reporter: she's flipping the script. putting on a gown and tiara. her coach is daughter honey boo boo. >> if you love me, you'll do >> you thought coach mama june was rough. wait until you meet coach alanna. >> i was like, damn, she really did change. and damn, she might be the cutest looking -- >> how heavy were you at your hea heaviest? >> 460. >> 460 pounds. are you happy you did it? >> very. >> you would recommend it? >> yes. >>. >> reporter: the three surgeries causing health problems? >> we have to take your mom to the hospital. >> every day is worse and worse and worse and worse. >> oh, wow. >> i bumped into her when she was on her way to the surgery. i lowould love to talk to her n. >> mama june, from not to hot returns january 12th. when w of the incredible shrinking mimi. how many pounds has mariah dropped now after weight loss surgery? "e.t." brought you to by repatha. twitter. >> what? >> entertainment begins and ends with "e.t.." >> travel consideration provided by. tomorrow on "e.t." j. lo and kim's lunch date. >> you're coming with me! >> and "e.t." is invited too. what happened when these two besties were reunited. >> whatever you want to ask, i don't care. you have full rein to ask me anything. >> tomorrow on "e.t.." >> mariah. >> all eyes were on mariah carey as she left her show last night. the news broke in november that mariah mariah had undergone gastric sleeve surgery. and you can see a difference in this before and after comparison. take a look at that. she is actually down more than 25 pounds. >> she looks good. but i tell you the thing you got to look at, her right hand because it's pretty darn heavy because she is wearing that $10 million rock that her ex-fiance gave her. >> still got it on. >> i wouldn't take that off my finger either. come mariah a multimillion-dollar inconvenience fee. >> yes. that's when you take care of someone and they live lavishly but you still don't get married. then you got pay them. >> bye, everybody! ("march of the toy soldiers" from the nutcracker plays) so... what did you think? oh, i loved it. thank you, daddy. logan? uh, pass. come on. it wasn't that bad. well, not the first eight times, no, but if i had known this was a green holiday tradition, i would have shot myself on our wedding night. oh, such a hopeless romantic. (logan chuckles) ugh. there's my ride. should we do this again next week? i'd rather lick a chalkboard. (laughs) yeah. i bet you would. (laughing) (sighs) (engine starts) driver: welcome, captain. thank you. can i interest you in a charge? or water for the ride? uh, water's fine, thanks. there you go.