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Leonardo DiCaprio Once Called Tom Hanks His ‘Role Model’

Leonardo DiCaprio counts Tom Hanks as a "role model" because he's "able to just refine what he does." DiCaprio looks his 'Catch Me If You Can' co-star as a "great example" of how to maintain "passion and exuberance for the work."

Royal family

Prince Harry Attending Prince Philip’s Funeral Alone ‘May Not Be Such a Bad Thing’, According to a Royal Expert

Meghan Markle not attending Prince Philip's funeral with Prince Harry may allow him to have some one-on-one time with his family, according to royal expert Katie Nicholl.

TV

Gilmore Girls’: 3 Times Michel Gerard Showed He Really Cared

Michel Gerard is sarcastic and rude on 'Gilmore Girls' but the concierge at The Dragonfly Inn has moments where he shows just how much he cares.

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Ina Garten’s ‘Gotten More Intense’ About 1 Aspect of Her Cooking Over the Years

Ina Garten's "insistence on flavor has gotten more intense" over the years. The 'Barefoot Contessa' host wants her food to be simple yet flavorful.

Royal family

Prince Philip Gave a ‘Panorama’ Interview Decades Before Princess Diana

Princess Diana's 'Panorama' interview is remembered for the shocking content but other royals had already went on the TV show. Her father-in-law, Prince Philip, appeared on 'Panorama' in 1961.

Music / TV

‘Gilmore Girls’: 4 of the Show’s Best Music Moments

The music from 'Gilmore Girls' is largely made up of the "La La's" by Sam Phillips. However, the popular 2000s show has plenty of other memorable musical moments. There's everything from concerts and first dances to folk songs.

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Barefoot Contessa: Ina Garten’s Simple Trick for ‘Really Delicious, Well-Flavored Chicken’

Ina Garten has a trick for cooking "really delicious, well-flavored chicken." What does the Barefoot Contessa do? She roasts the chicken with the skin on and removes it later.

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Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten Hates Being Alone

Ina Garten hates being alone. The longtime host of 'Barefoot Contessa' can't stand spending a night at home by herself "with nothing to do."

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Ina Garten Uses Coffee to Elevate These 4 Chocolate Barefoot Contessa Recipes

Browse Ina Garten chocolate recipes and notice a theme: coffee's on the ingredient list. The Barefoot Contessa adds coffee to many of her chocolate recipes to make them extra chocolatey.

TV

‘Gilmore Girls’: 1 Supporting Actor Felt Like They Were Playing a ‘Cartoon Version’ of Themselves

Grant-Lee Phillips played a "cartoon version" of himself as the town troubadour on 'Gilmore Girls'. "“It might have to do with some other troubadour treading on my turf," he said in a 2020 interview with Variety.

Royal family

Why Princess Diana Was ‘Very Grateful’ to Prince Philip, According to Royal Biographer

Princess Diana was "very grateful" to Prince Philip when he began writing letters to her during the breakdown of her marriage to Prince Charles. According to royal biographer, Ingrid Seward, Diana was thankful she could "deal with it in the letters."

TV

‘Parenthood’: Mae Whitman and Craig T. Nelson Improvised an Emotional Scene Between Amber and Zeek

Mae Whitman once said she and Craig T. Nelson improvised an emotional scene in 'Parenthood' Season 2 where Zeek Braverman takes Amber Holt to a junkyard.

Royal family

Prince Philip’s Parents Met at a Funeral

Prince Philip's parents, Princess Alice of Battenberg and Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, reportedly met at Queen Victoria's funeral in 1901.

TV

‘Gilmore Girls’: Lauren Graham Made $50,000 an Episode Playing Lorelai Gilmore

Lauren Graham made $50,000 per episode playing Lorelai Gilmore during 'Gilmore Girls' Seasons 1 - 4. Totaling nearly 90 episodes, the actor earned upwards of $4 million.

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Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten Once Admitted She’s a Bit Lazy

Ina Garten lazy? The 'Barefoot Contessa' host and best-selling cookbook author once said she has to "challenge" herself professionally or she'd probably be on the couch watching 'Law & Order'.

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Barefoot Contessa: Grilling 1 Food ‘Used to Terrify’ Ina Garten

Ina Garten used to be intimidated by one classic food cooked on the grill: steak. "I was sure I’d burn the outside and the inside would still be raw," she said.

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Barefoot Contessa: The 1 Make-Ahead Menu ‘People Go Crazy for’, According to Ina Garten

"People go crazy for" one of Ina Garten's "favorite make-ahead" menus including roasted pork, cornbread, slaw, and baked beans.

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Why Ina Garten Won’t Eat Chinese Takeout

Ina Garten doesn't eat Chinese takeout because of an experience where she "almost died." The Barefoot Contessa does have Asian-inspired recipes including Szechuan noodles, Crunchy Noodle Salad, and more.

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Ina Garten Puts a ‘Surprising’ Ingredient in Her Apple Pie for More Flavor

Ina Garten adds salt to the filling of her Deep-Dish Apple Pie. It might be "surprising" as she said on an episode of 'Barefoot Contessa', but it brings out the flavor of the apples and spices.

TV

‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in Life’: Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel Made Millions on the Netflix Revival

Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham both earned $3 million for reprising their roles as Rory and Lorelai Gilmore in Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'.