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Lisa Vanderpump’s Holiday Style: From ‘Show-Stopping’ to ‘Dripping With Femininity’

Bravo star Lisa Vanderpump has an iconic eye for decorating and design, and that's no different when it comes to the holidays. From decorating trees to gift-giving with breathtaking style, Vanderpump has it covered and shared a few details from her own home with fans.

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Drew Barrymore Adopted an Inspiring Mantra for Parenting From ‘The Simpsons’

Iconic actor Drew Barrymore is a talk show host and someone fans turn to for life advice. She seems glad to share her two cents and give guidance, and she gives credit where it's due. Not only did she find and share an inspirational mantra for parenting in 'The Simpsons,' she also shared the thoughtful reassurance she received from one famous parent that "changed [her] life."

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Brittany Murphy: Mother Claimed ‘She Was Always so Dramatic’ While Describing Final Desperate Moments

Actor Brittany Murphy died in 2009, but her death still puzzles friends and fans alike. In an interview with her mother, Sharon Murphy, after her death, she revealed she was with the young star in her final ailing days and desperate hours, but she didn't call for help until it was too late. What did she say about allegations she failed to prevent Murphy's death?

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Reba McEntire: Her All-Time Favorite Quote and a Few of Her Other Top Picks

Country queen Reba McEntire's all-time favorite quote is about bones. How does she find inspiration from them? And what are some of her other favorite things?

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Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler: She Had to ‘Beg, Borrow, and Steal’ to Arrange a Meeting With Him in the ’90s

Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler have been occasional co-stars since the late '90s and are a fan-favorite couple for rom-coms like 'The Wedding Singer.' Barrymore revealed in her book that she knew she would have a "meaningful" relationship with Sandler, but she had to "beg, borrow, and steal" for a meeting with him.

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Ed McMahon’s Military Career Overlapped 3 Major Wars – but How Many Was He In?

Late-night TV icon Ed McMahon enjoyed a long career in Hollywood before his death in 2009. But he also had a remarkable military career that spanned across three major wars. How many did he fight in? And how did his time in the Marines give him something in common with Johnny Carson?

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Brittany Murphy: Did Husband Prioritize Hollywood Over Health Before Their Strange Deaths?

Late actor Brittany Murphy was ill in multiple ways in the weeks leading up to her death. So, why didn't her husband, Simon Monjack, seek medical help for her? One family friend revealed Monjack and Murphy had grown paranoid about bad press, and it may have contributed to her death.

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How Drew Barrymore Strives to Be a ‘Disarming’ Host – and a ‘Naughty’ Guest

Drew Barrymore has been a pop culture icon for decades. And she said part of what helped her build an approach to hosting 'The Drew Barrymore Show' was often being a "naughty" talk show guest herself. How did she say that helps her now?

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Who Stopped Reba McEntire From Recording Her Famous Cover of ‘Fancy’ When She First Asked?

Country music megastar Reba McEntire was initially disallowed from recording one of her most popular songs. How did she go on to record "Fancy" even after being "vetoed"? And how does she feel about the song's impact more than 30 years after it was released?

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Brittany Murphy Told Drew Barrymore She Wanted to ‘Live as Long as Possible’ in a Haunting Interview From 2003

Six years before Brittany Murphy's 2009 death, she talked to her co-star and friend Drew Barrymore about how she wanted to live. Her moving words show how hopeful she was for a long and healthy life. What did she say to Barrymore about her wish to "live as long as possible"?

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Reba McEntire Shared 2 Very Different Takes on the ‘I’m a Survivor’ TikTok Challenge

Country music and acting superstar Reba McEntire took to TikTok to partake in a challenge she inspired on the platform. She not only shared a take on the trend but two different videos with unique concepts. What TikTok craze is she behind? And what have her contributions been so far?

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Ed McMahon Once Dispelled a Common Myth About Johnny Carson

Late television stars Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson had an enduring friendship that lasted decades in Hollywood. And after Carson died, McMahon released a book for and about his old friend, taking special care to dispel a common misconception about the charismatic host. He also revealed there was something about himself that Carson once admitted he envied.

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Reba McEntire Had Other Talents Besides Singing and Acting – Including Barrel Racing

Reba McEntire is a multi-talented superstar known for her singing and acting, but she had a few other crafts when she was in her teens and 20s. One was barrel racing, a tradition learned from her father and grandfather, but she also majored in a very practical area of study in college, a decision that might have been influenced by her mother.

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Reba McEntire Was ‘Shell Shocked’ It Took So Long to Record a Duet With Her Old Friend Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire are longtime friends and icons of country music. But they didn't record a duet together until 2021. What did McEntire say about feeling "shell shocked" that they hadn't recorded together, and sometimes being "a little sad or a little jealous," over wanting to duet with Parton?

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Dolly Parton’s Earliest Christmas Memory is Genuinely Touching: ‘We Were All so Happy’

Country icon Dolly Parton has been a part of the music industry for decades, but she came from humble beginnings. When late-night legend Johnny Carson asked about her earliest Christmas memory, she told him it was a year she didn't get anything that cost any money. Still, she said her family was "all so happy." What else did she have to say about that first Christmas memory?

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When Reba McEntire Celebrated Her Love of Corn Dogs on Instagram

How much does Reba McEntire love corn dogs? For starters, she once said, "I don’t care what happens at this show tonight but you better have me a corn dog when I get back in this car." As it turns out, they make her "really, really" happy, as James Corden found out.

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Drew Barrymore’s Quick Morning Routine and 2 Other Secrets For Getting Through Life

Icon Drew Barrymore is everything -- a mother, an actor, a talk show host, entrepreneur, etc. So, what does her morning routine look like? And what does she do when she hits a wall as a parent? Lucky for fans, Barrymore doesn't mind sharing her own relatable experiences and some expert advice.

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What’s the 1 Thing Reba McEntire Would Still Like to Do in Her Career?

Living legend Reba McEntire has seemingly done it all. From music to movies to television, the country music superstar has checked off many boxes in her iconic career. But there's one more thing she'd like to do.

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What Happened After Willie Nelson’s Angry Ex-Wife Tied Him to the Bed With a Clothesline?

Willie Nelson has been married four times, and he's seemingly had mixed luck. For instance, one of his wives tied him to the bed with a clothesline while angry, and what she did after that might come as a surprise. What did Nelson say about what happened? And what might have led to her anger?

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Drew Barrymore Revealed Divorce Was Her ‘Worst Nightmare’ and ‘the Death of a Dream’

Iconic actor Drew Barrymore has a few marriages and divorces in her past, but the end of her third marriage seemed to be very impactful. She called the experience her "worst nightmare" and the "death of a dream." And she also admitted she doesn't "judge people for judging" her divorces. What else did she have to say?