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How Betty White Turned a Heartbroken Seeing-Eye Dog Into Her ‘Leading Lady’

When Betty White's friend was distraught over their retired, depressed seeing-eye dog, the star took the pet home to try some loving rehabilitation. Eventually, her new old companion became her "leading lady."

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‘SNL’ Alum Phil Hartman Died in a ‘Tragedy Beyond Description’

'SNL' alum Phil Hartman died in his bed at the hands of his wife, Brynn, in 1998. And their two children were in their rooms as the murder-suicide played out. Hartman's friend Rita Wilson called it a "tragedy beyond description."

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Reba McEntire Thinks Age 50 Is a ‘Wonderful Time for a Woman’

Country queen Reba McEntire celebrates getting older and feels age 50 is a "wonderful time for a woman." But she doesn't just celebrate her milestone birthdays for herself.

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Travis Fimmel Thinks Most Actors Who Make 1 Common Claim About Their Skills Are Lying

Former 'Vikings' star Travis Fimmel admitted using a common trick to improve his acting. And he said most actors who claim they don't do the same thing are lying.

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Betty White and the Swimming Pool Duck ‘Who Shall Not Be Named’

Animal lover Betty White had ducks living in her pool before she died. She affectionately gave them titles, but she later considered rebranding one as "the duck who shall not be named."

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Drew Barrymore Hilariously Reminded John Oliver Why She Was on Johnny Carson’s ‘Tonight Show’

Drew Barrymore explicitly reminded late-night host John Oliver about why she got the chance to be a very young guest on Johnny Carson's 'Tonight Show.'

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Reba McEntire and Rex Linn Have Upheld a Romantic Tradition Through 2 Years of Dating

As of March 2022, Reba McEntire and Rex Linn have been a couple for two years. And they've kept up a daily tradition they started early in their courtship for all that time.

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Michael Keaton Once Impressed Johnny Carson and Won a Bet With His Gymnastic Abilities

When Michael Keaton made his first appearance on 'The Tonight Show,' he impressed host Johnny Carson with an athletic entrance like the host had never seen before.

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Luke Combs Said He and Ed Sheeran Are ‘the Duo Y’all Never Knew You Needed’

Country star Luke Combs said he and Ed Sheeran are "the duo ya'll never knew you needed." Find out why some friends were surprised by the musical friendship.

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Connie Britton ‘Always Assumed’ She’d Have a Child With a Man — ‘What Am I Waiting For?’

Before Connie Britton adopted her son as a single parent, she "always assumed" she would have a child within a relationship with a man. But a pair of losses changed her mind.

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Drew Barrymore Finds Comfort in Mac and Cheese With a Spicy Twist and a Classic ’90s Comedy

When Drew Barrymore is in need of a bit of comfort, she makes mac and cheese with an easy twist and puts on a classic '90s buddy comedy.

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How Reba McEntire Cleared up ‘Rumors and Misinformation’ About Her Band’s Tragedy

Country star Reba McEntire lost most of her band in a 1991 plane crash, then went on the record to clear up "rumors and misinformation" printed in press reports about the tragedy.

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10 Charming Photos of Johnny Carson at Home with His Wife and Sons in the ’50s

Intimate photos show legendary 'Tonight Show' host Johnny Carson at home with his wife and kids in the '50s. See what the icon was like as a husband and father.

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Reba McEntire Was ‘Astounded at the Inequity’ in Her Emotional First Divorce

Reba McEntire planned on staying married to Charlie Battles for life, but it didn't work out that way. And the "inequity" of her divorce left her "astounded" when it was all said and done.

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1 Surprising Request Showed Reba McEntire How Her Success Changed the People Around Her

Reba McEntire was surprised when a former friend with whom she'd had an intense falling out sent her a request for money. She said she "learned the hard way" how her success changed people around her.

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Reba McEntire Was ‘Haunted’ by a Time She Wished She Could Have Helped a Family Member

Reba McEntire likes being in a "position to help." So, she was "haunted" by a time when she wondered if there was more she could have done for a family member who needed support.

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Johnny Carson Was ‘Stubborn About His Convictions’ and ‘Couldn’t Care Less What Anybody Said’

Johnny Carson said he "couldn't care less what anybody [said] about him" and was applauded as someone with "the guts to be stubborn about his convictions."

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Connie Britton Had an ‘Identity Crisis’ After ‘Friday Night Lights’ — ‘Who Am I if I’m Not Tami Taylor’

Connie Britton was so attached to her 'Friday Night Lights' character Tami Taylor, she said she had an "identity crisis" when the show ended, and it was time to let her go.

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Former ‘Vikings’ King Travis Fimmel Doesn’t Love Shooting Action Scenes — ‘I’m Lazy’

'Vikings' star Travis Fimmel isn't a big fan of filming action scenes. He said he doesn't like them "at all" because he's "lazy" and also happy to let stunt people do their work.

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Narvel Blackstock Thought Reba McEntire Was a ‘Country Bumpkin and a Hick’ Before Their Marriage

When Reba McEntire's second husband, Narvel Blackstock, first joined her band, she said he thought she was a "country bumpkin and a hick."