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Perry Carpenter

Perry Carpenter has been writing about entertainment news for more than 20 years and joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019.

Perry’s experience translates to covering multiple topics with expertise. She writes about the British royal family, reality TV shows including The Challenge and The Real Housewives, and popular dramas like Yellowstone and Outlander. Perry can wholeheartedly claim her status as an Outlander fan and expert on our team: She started reading the books 10 years before the show started, and has reread the series each time Diana Gabaldon releases a new one. She’s also visited Scotland four times and visited a location mentioned in the books on each trip.

Perry is also a member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors. A storied freelance career before her tenure at Showbiz means that you can find more from Perry at Oola, Reality Blurb, Inhabitat, Inquisitr, and her Muck Rack profile.

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‘The Challenge’: Has Tori Deal Found Romance on Season 37?

‘The Challenge’ season 37 -- tentatively titled Spies, Lies, and Allies -- is finishing production in Vrsar, Croatia. Major spoilers are starting to pop up from a variety of sources, covering everything from the season's winners, the twists, and the showmances. Did Tori Deal find romance on season 37 after her split from Jordan Wisely?
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‘Outlander’: Every Question We Need Answered in Season 6

‘Outlander’ fans have had a lot of time to ponder season 5 during the current extra-long Droughtlander. It's been more than a year since the season finale aired, and new episodes are still a few months away. What can fans expect to see when season 6 premieres early next year?
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10 Celebrities With Private Islands

Life is always better on island time -- especially when you're relaxing on your very own private island. Now, buying your own exotic island is a popular trend among A-listers and other famous faces with bank accounts who can handle such a massive purchase. Here are 10 celebrities who own their own private island.
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What Does ‘NCIS’ Stand For?

‘NCIS’ has been part of the CBS primetime lineup for 18 seasons, with the network airing more than 400 episodes. The procedural is seen in more than 200 countries and territories around the globe and has been at the top of the ratings for years. But what does ‘NCIS’ stand for?
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‘Yellowstone’: Forrie J. Smith Doesn’t Just Play a Cowboy on TV

‘Yellowstone’ star Forrie J. Smith plays cowboy Lloyd Pierce on TV. He's also a cowboy in real life. Creator Taylor Sheridan (another real life cowboy) has gone to great lengths to make his representation of ranch life authentic. This includes hiring real cowboys like Smith for the ‘Yellowstone’ set.
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‘Outlander’: How Many Children Do Jamie and Claire Have?

The heart of the ‘Outlander’ story is the romance of Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and the family they create. Throughout their romance, the Fraser’s have adopted, conceived, and lost children. But how many children do Jamie and Claire actually have?
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‘Yellowstone’ Announces Major Cast Shake-Up Amid Season 4 Delay

The 'Yellowstone' season 4 premiere date still remains a mystery. But the Paramount Network did finally give fans a hint about when the western would return in a recent one-minute video teaser. The Dutton family will be back sometime "this fall." In the meantime, Taylor Sheridan's popular series has announced a major cast shake-up.
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Gwen Stefani Had to Take Extraordinary Steps to Wed Blake Shelton Her Way

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are officially husband and wife. After two heartbreaking divorces and six years of dating, 'The Voice' coaches tied the knot on Shelton's Oklahoma ranch over the 4th of July weekend. But Stefani had to take extraordinary steps to wed Shelton her way.
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Is ‘Black Widow’ Star Florence Pugh Secretly Married?

‘Black Widow’ star Florence Pugh has been in a relationship with Zach Braff for more than two years. They met in late 2018 when Pugh starred in a short film Braff directed. Outside of a few social media posts the couple is extremely private — is it possible that Pugh and Braff are secretly married?