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‘Downton Abbey’ Highest Rated Episodes on IMDb Are Christmas Themed
Want some holiday spirit from upstairs and downstairs on 'Downton Abbey'? Watch the award-winning series' top-rated Christmas episodes.
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The Tragic Story Behind Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’
Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" is a classic holiday song and the best-selling Christmas song of all time. But the lyrics may have been in response to a personal tragedy in the composer's life.
Movies
From ‘Christmas Vacation’ To ‘Home Alone’, John Hughes Is the King of Christmas Movies
Filmmaker John Hughes made some of the most memorable teen movies but the director also had success with holiday movies. Some of his Christmas movies are perennial favorites.
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‘Cash Cab’ Host Ben Bailey Tracks Money With the Help of a Hidden Assistant
Ben Bailey drives contestants to their destination on the game show, 'Cash Cab', while quizzing them. But who helps him operate the game show on wheels? An off-camera production assistant who is also along for the ride.
Celebrity
Ina Garten Doesn’t Like Eating in Dining Rooms and the Reason Is So Barefoot Contessa
As the host of 'Barefoot Contessa', Ina Garten is all about relaxed luxury. She makes simple (but delicious) meals and serves them up to friends and family. And when's entertaining, forget about formalities like dining rooms. Garten much prefers to eat in the kitchen.
Celebrity / Music
Elvis Presley’s Version of ‘White Christmas’ Almost Got Banned
Elvis Presley's cover of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" is one of the most popular holiday songs ever but it almost got banned in 1957. Berlin didn't like Presley and tried to get radio stations to ban the musician's version of the song.
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Chevy Chase Once Revealed the ‘Christmas Vacation’ Scene That ‘Scared the Living Daylights Out of’ Him
One particular scene in 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' featuring a classic winter activity terrified Chevy Chase. Filming on location in Colorado, the actor went sledding as Clark Griswold.
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An Inside Look at the ‘Gossip Girl’ Christmas Episodes Before the Show Leaves Netflix
CW's 'Gossip Girl' is leaving Netflix at the end of 2020 and before it does, revisit the teen drama's holiday episodes.
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Ina Garten Admits Even She Gets Stressed Before Dinner Parties: ‘I Say To Jeffrey: ‘Don’t Talk To Me!”
As the host of 'Barefoot Contessa', Ina Garten provides tips on how to make cooking easier. She laughs while making food and continues the party when her friends arrive. But even the successful cookbook author says she gets stressed before people show up at her house for a dinner party.
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‘The Holiday’ Stars Cameron Diaz and Jude Law Gave Sophie and Olivia Actors a Sweet Gift To Commemorate the Film
Jude Law plays a widower with two daughters in 'The Holiday' and after filming wrapped, he and Cameron Diaz gave the two actors who played Law's children each a personalized jacket.
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Ina Garten’s Choice for a ‘Last Meal’ Is Totally Unexpected
Ina Garten may be the host of 'Barefoot Contessa' and a best-selling cookbook author but when it comes to her last meal she wants food from take-out restaurant in Paris, France.
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‘Dawson’s Creek’ Fans Aren’t Going To Like the Reason Behind Jen’s Death
Jen Lindley (Michelle Williams) was on 'Dawson's Creek' for six seasons before meeting a tragic end in the series finale. Her death served a specific purpose for the rest of the show's characters, according to 'Dawson's Creek' creator Kevin Williamson.
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4 Holiday Songs That Are Just as Much of a Bop as Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’
Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has seen a boost in popularity in recent years but there are other holiday songs that fit right in with the Carey's 1994 track.
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‘Gilmore Girls’ Christmas Episodes Ranked, According to IMDb
No TV show does the holidays quite like 'Gilmore Girls'. Return to Stars Hollow for some holiday cheer (and drama) with Rory and Lorelai Gilmore.
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Why Chris Carmack’s ‘O.C.’ Character Was the Toughest To Write for Creator Josh Schwartz
Chris Carmack played Luke Ward on 'The O.C.' before departing the series in the show's second season. Creator Josh Schwartz says the puka shell-wearing, water polo - playing character was one of the most difficult to write.
Celebrity
Guy Fieri Once Admitted His Son Is Better at Baking Than Him
Guy Fieri is the Mayor of Flavortown and a Food Network star. But even the celebrity chef admits he's not the greatest baker. In fact, the host of 'Guy's Grocery Games' says his son has him beat when it comes to baking.
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‘The O.C.’ Almost Went With Another Name for Chrismukkah
Chrismukkah, the combination of Christmas and Hanukkah, is a big deal on 'The O.C.' But Seth Cohen's made-up holiday almost had another name.
Royal family
Meghan Markle’s ‘Happiest’ Times Before Prince Harry Involved a ‘Passion Project’
Before meeting Prince Harry, Meghan Markle worked as an actor. She spent her free time focusing on philanthropy, travel, and food but one of her hobbies she called a "passion project" helped make 2014 one of the "happiest" times for the Duchess of Sussex.
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‘The Holiday’ Cast Got To Know Each Other Filming the Movie’s Last Scene
Filmed in reverse, the cast of 'The Holiday' -- Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black -- got to hang out and get to know each other on their first day of shooting which happened to involve the film's final scene.
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Guy Fieri Reveals the 1 Unexpected Kitchen Tool He Takes Camping
The Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri brings a surprising piece of cookware with him on camping trips. According to the Food Network star, it's one of his go-to tools he uses when he's enjoying the great outdoors.
