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‘Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries’: Is the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Series Filmed in Martha’s Vineyard?

Poisoned in Paradise: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery premieres on May 16 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Star Jesse Metcalfe says the island is a character in the series. But the movies aren’t actually filmed on Martha’s Vineyard. Instead, filming takes place in Canada.

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‘Doubling Down With the Derricos’ Dad Deon Derrico Reflects on 2018 Acquittal on ‘Nefarious’ Fraud Charges

In 2014, Deon Derrico was accused of real estate fraud. While the dad of 14, who now appears on the TLC series Doubling Down with the Derricos, was eventually cleared of the charges, he said the experience changed how he viewed the legal system. A new season of his family's reality show premieres June 1.

Celebrity

Hallmark Star Lacey Chabert’s Recipe for Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Cake Will Make Your Mouth Water

Halllmark Channel star Lacey Chabert stopped by Home & Family in 2019 to share her recipe for chocolate-covered marshmallow cake, which she says her daughter Julia loves. In a later appearance on the morning talk show, she made spiced hot chocolate.

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Is ‘Good Witch’ Season 6 on Netflix? How to Catch Up Before the Season 7 Premiere

Good Witch Season 7 premieres May 16 on Hallmark Channel. Fans who want to catch up on earlier episodes can stream Good Witch Seasons 1-5 on Netflix, while Good Witch Season 6 is available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes.

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 8 a Ratings Win for Hallmark Channel

When Calls the Heart Season 8 was the most watched in the show’s history, according to Hallmark Channel. Roughly 3.6 million people watched the season finale. The show has been renewed for season 9, though some fans say they won’t watch new episodes because they are unhappy with the way season 8 ended.

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Are Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo Distancing Themselves From Her Family Following Her Brother’s Arrest?

Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo’s new book, The Hope We Hold, was released just days after her brother’s arrest on child pornography charges. In multiple statements, the couple has expressed how disturbed they are by the charges and condemned child abuse. It’s not the first time they have distanced themselves from her family.

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Lacey Chabert Hallmark Movies: ‘Sweet Carolina’ Premieres May 15

Lacey Chabert’s newest Hallmark movie is Sweet Carolina. The actor, who frequently appears on the network, plays a woman who returns home after a family tragedy. Tyler Hynes plays her love interest. Both actors say the movie is about more than just romance.

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Is ‘Halston’ Based on a True Story? Netflix Series Slammed By Designer’s Family as ‘Inaccurate’

Netflix’s new limited series Halston premieres May 14. It’s based on the life of iconic American designer Roy Halston, who died in 1990. But Halston’s surviving family members have slammed the show, which features Ewan McGregor in the title role, as inaccurate.

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‘Bosch’ Season 7 Release Date Revealed, Amazon Drops Trailer for Final Season of Titus Welliver Series

Bosch Season 7 premieres June 25 on Amazon Prime Video. A trailer for the upcoming season, which will be the show’s last, has also been released. While Bosch is ending, a spinoff series featuring the same character is in the work and will stream on IMDb TV.

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‘When Calls the Heart’: Erin Krakow Is Hoping for a Henry and Abigail Reunion

When Calls the Heart Season 8 featured several call outs to the character of Abigail (Lori Loughin), who left the show in season 6. Is it possible that the characters of Henry and Abigail could reunite in a future episode? Series star Erin Krakow seemed to voice support for the idea in a tweet.

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Will Anna Duggar Divorce Josh Duggar? She’s In an ‘Impossible’ Situation, Ex-Fundamentalist Says

Josh Duggar was arrested in April 2021 on child pornography charges. He has pleaded not guilty. Many Duggar family followers would like to see his wife Anna Duggar leave her husband, but that may be difficult for her to do given her faith, say some who are familiar with her religious background.

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Ellen DeGeneres’ Decision to End Her Talk Show Will Cost Her $50 Million a Year

Ellen DeGeneres has decided to end The Ellen DeGeneres Show after 19 seasons. The talk show host says the decision isn’t related to allegations of a toxic work environment on set. In walking away, DeGeneres is turning her back on a $50 million salary that made her one of the highest-paid celebrities in the world.

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Jinger Duggar Recalls the Strange Gifts ‘Creepy’ Guys Would Send Her and Her Sisters When They Were Single

Jinger Duggar was a teenager when she started appearing on her family’s reality show, 19 Kids and Counting. The sudden fame brought with it unwanted attention, with strangers sending her and her sisters letters and even strange gifts. In her new book The Hope We Hold, Jinger says she found some of the attention “creepy.”

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Is ‘Days of Our Lives’ Canceled? NBC Soap Gets Surprise 2-Season Renewal

NBC has renewed Days of Our Lives for two seasons, meaning the soap opera will remain on the air at least through season 58. Fans had feared the show, whose ratings have dipped in recent years, might be canceled. It is the least-watched of the four remaining daytime soaps.

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‘The Hills: New Beginnings’ Season 2′: Is Mischa Barton Part of the Cast?

The OC star Mischa Barton joined The Hills: New Beginnings cast in season 1. However, she won’t appear in season 2 of The Hills reboot. She’s been replaced by Caroline D’Amore. Brody Jenner says Barton never really clicked with the rest of the cast, who have all known each other for years.

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‘Sanditon’ Season 2: Why Is Theo James Leaving the Show?

In a surprise move, PBS has renewed Sanditon for seasons 2 and 3. However, Theo James will not return as Sidney Parker. The actor says he feels his character’s story had concluded. Fans are disappointed that they won’t get to see a happily-ever-after for Sidney and Charlotte, played by Rose Williams.

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Star Erin Krakow Thanks Fans for Support Amid Controversial Season 8 Ending

Erin Krakow, who plays Elizabeth on Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart, thanked the show’s fans after the series was renewed for season 9. But some disappointed viewers swore they won’t watch again after the controversial finale. In an appearance on the Bubbly Sesh podcast, Krakow and costar Chris McNally discussed season 8’s last episode.

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 9: Is the Hallmark Channel Series Canceled or Renewed?

Hallmark Channel has renewed When Calls the Heart for season 9, series star Erin Krakow announced during the season 8 season finale. There are plenty of intriguing storylines on deck for season 9, including the evolution of Lucas and Elizabeth’s relationship, as well as the possible departure of some key cast members.

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 8 Episode 12 Recap: Elizabeth Finds Her True Love

Elizabeth finally chooses between Nathan and Lucas in the When Calls the Heart Season 8 finale, which aired Sunday, May 9 on Hallmark Channel. This episode also featured several reunions and goodbyes for the people of Hope Valley.

Movies / TV

10 Jane Austen-Inspired Movies and Shows to Watch If You’re Obsessed With ‘Pride & Prejudice’

Two new movie versions of Jane Austen’s last novel, Persuasion, are in the works. If you can’t get enough Austen, try streaming one of these 10 movies and TV shows inspired by her life and work, including Austenland, Clueless, Bride & Prejudice, and The Jane Austen Book Club.