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Andrea Francese

Andrea Francese joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 after seven years of working in content marketing. Most of her writing focuses on TV, and she’s an expert in her coverage of Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, and Sister Wives. Andrea also writes about vintage TV series including Star Trek and The Andy Griffith Show.

Andie is a pop culture trivia buff and enjoys being able to provide in-depth analysis and news to her readers. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Media Studies from Mercy College. See more from Andie on her Muck Rack profile.

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Celebrity

Josh Duggar’s Trial: Anna Duggar Resurfaces at a Recent Court Hearing

Anna Duggar and Josh Duggar presented a united front at an Arkansas courthouse on September 27. Anna, who has been kept out of the public eye since Josh's April 2021 arrest, resurfaced for a pretrial hearing. Now heavily pregnant, Anna appears to be the only Duggar family member who sat through the hearing.
Celebrity

Dog the Bounty Hunter Vows To Find Brian Laundrie: How Many People Has Duane Chapman Captured?

The death of Gabby Petito and the hunt for her missing fiancée, Brian Laundrie, have grabbed the interest of true crime fans. Internet sleuths have been on the case for several weeks, but now reality TV star Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman has vowed to pitch in and find Laundrie. The famed bounty hunter claims he won’t be looking inside the Carlton Reserve, where FBI agents have recently focused their search, though.
TV

‘Supermarket Sweep’: What Happens to All the Food?

'Supermarket Sweep' has officially returned and is quickly becoming everyone's favorite game show. Still, fans are concerned about the potential for food waste. While the grocery store that contestants run around isn't real, the food they gather is. Thankfully, those food products head to local charities when filming is completed.
Broadway

Has Anyone Named Tony Ever Won a Tony Award?

The Tony Awards will air on CBS on September 26. Ahead of the ceremony, we got to wondering if a person named Tony had ever won the award. As it turns out, there have been several recipients named Tony. The most recent win came in 2018.
TV

‘Lucifer’: Was Chloe Decker in the Comic That Inspired the Show?

'Lucifer' had a winding road to success. By the time the series ended on Netflix this month, it had a massive following of fans, but the series had to survive a cancelation to get there. The show, with biblical themes, used several comics as its source material, but the character of Chloe Decker never appeared in the comics.
TV

‘Friends’ Fans Agree, Rachel Green Was the Character Who Grew the Most

'Friends,' at its core, might have been about a group of six friends navigating life together, but each of those pals had their own personal journeys. Some characters changed for the better, and some changed for the worse. 'Friends' fans largely agree that Rachel Green was the character who had the most positive character development.
TV

‘Counting On’: The Duggar Family’s Best and Worst Wedding Menus

TLC has officially canceled 'Counting On' but not before capturing years of Duggar family milestones. Over the years, fans have seen eight Duggar weddings on TLC, and they all have one thing in common: None of them seemed to offer guests a luxurious meal. That said, fans largely agree that John and Abbie had the best food while Jessa and Ben had the worst.
Celebrity

‘Sex and the City’ Cast and Crew Pay Tribute To Willie Garson

Willie Garson, 57, died on September 21 after a short illness. In the weeks before his death, Garson was spotted filming with his 'And Just Like That...' castmates. They have come together to remember Garson for his huge heart, commitment to his family, and acting prowess.
Celebrity

John Mulaney’s Dog: Fans Question Petunia’s Whereabouts

John Mulaney and ex Annamarie Tendler shared a dog named Petunia. Now that the duo has split, fans want to know where Petunia is. While John isn't answering questions, Instagram posts suggest the French bulldog is staying with Tendler.