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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.

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‘Mare of Easttown’: 10 Gritty, Female-Led Crime Dramas to Stream If You Love the HBO Series

Mare of Eattown is HBO’s latest must-watch series. If you’re in the mood for more gritty, female-led crime drama, check out one of these 10 shows, including Happy Valley, Marcella, Sharp Objects, The Killing, and Top of the Lake.

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‘Baby, It’s Cold Inside’: Are Stars Jocelyn Hudon and Steve Lund a Couple in Real Life?

Actors Jocelyn Hudon and Steve Lund star in the new Hallmark Channel movie Baby, It’s Cold Inside. The two fall for each other on screen, but they aren’t a couple in real life. Hudon is actually engaged to another actor, Jake Manley.

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‘Queen of Meth’: Tom Arnold and His Sister Lori Arnold Confront Their Past In New discovery+ Series

Comedian Tom Arnold is famous for his work on Roseanne. His sister, Lori Arnold, is well-known for a different reason. In the 1980s, she ran a vast drug empire and was responsible for kickstarting the meth epidemic in the Midwest. Their story is explored in the discovery+ docuseries Queen of Meth.

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Spoilers: Do These Photos Give a Clue About What’s Going to Happen in the Season 8 Finale?

Promotional photos for the When Calls the Heart Season 8 finale offer clues about what to expect from the episode. It looks like Jesse returns after getting lost, Faith shares a moment with Nathan, and Ned and Florence are reunited. Plus, something will likely happen at the bridge outside of town.

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‘Sanditon’ Season 2: Fans Cheer After Surprise Renewal News

Fans of the PBS series Sanditon feared they’d never see the conclusion of Charlotte Heywood’s story after the show was canceled by UK broadcaster ITV after one season. But PBS has stepped in to save the series, renewing Sanditon for two more seasons, which will begin production later in 2021.

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 8 Episode 12 Promo Trailer: Elizabeth Makes a Choice

In the When Calls the Heart Season 8 finale, Elizabeth will finally choose between Nathan and Lucas. An extended preview for the episode, airing May 7, shows Elizabeth removing her wedding ring. In another trailer, Rosemary tells her it’s time to decide.