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1 Pottermore Rowling Says Umbridge Was, Ugh, Real J.K. Rowling celebrates Halloween with a new essay on her website describing the inspiration for Dolores Umbridge, the horribly human, pink-clad, kitten-loving villain. By Kevin Fallon Read it at The Daily Beast

2 Frightening Films Scorsese's Scariest Movies of All Time Just in time for Halloween and exclusively for The Daily Beast, the director shares his favorite horror movies of all time. Plus, watch clips of the scariest scenes. By Martin Scorsese Read it at The Daily Beast 4 LIVE FROM NEW YORK Aidy Bryant's Secret 'SNL' Domination The breakout star of 'SNL' recounts her journey to Studio 8H, talks about her favorite sketches, and consoles one mourning journalist who recently lost his fish, Beyoncé. By Kevin Fallon Read it at The Daily Beast There's a being far more curious to the world of 'Magic: The Gathering' than dragons, angels, or merfolk: female players. READ IT NOW 5 Counterintuitive Amy Poehler Preaches 'Lean Out' Think of Poehler as the 'anti-Sheryl Sandberg'—a high-profile female whose witty, breezy new memoir argues that obsessing over your career may not be the path to happiness. By Jennie Yabroff Read it at The Daily Beast 3 BLOCKBUSTERS How Marvel's 9 New Movies Fit Together Marvel unveiled their movie plans through 2019, including Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, and Avengers: Infinity War. Here's how this diverse group of heroes cross over. By Marlow Stern Read it at The Daily Beast Celebs in Costume Take Over Instagram Models Wiping Out on the Runway Frank Gehry's Newest Building Unveiled Happy Howl-O-Ween! In response to Gone Guy: Haley Joel Osment's Return: I liked Second Hand Lions. I thought it was a cute movie. Maryje5 In response to Can Johnny Weir Save Russia's Gays?: I can do a lot of things athletically but I can't approach Mr Weir's ability on ice skates. A great athlete by any measure, not "just" a performer. Astropithecus

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