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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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‘Friends’: 10 Monica And Chandler Episodes To Watch Before It Leaves Netflix

When it comes to television romances, it is hard to beat Monica (Courteney Cox) and Chandler’s (Matthew Perry) epic relationship on 'Friends.' The two were best friends for the first couple of seasons before finally admitting that they have feelings for each other. They eventually started dating (in secret), got engaged, and tied the knot, cementing their romance as one of the best in the history of TV. With the sitcom scheduled to leave Netflix, here are 'Friends’ top 10 Monica and Chandler episodes to watch before it leaves the streaming service.
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Was Ellen Pompeo Referring To Patrick Dempsey When She Called Her Work Environment ‘Toxic’?

Ellen Pompeo does not regret her remarks about ‘Grey's Anatomy’ being a "toxic" workplace. In an interview last spring, the actress revealed that the hit medical show did not boast the best work environment for the first ten or so seasons. Many fans took her remarks as a clear dig at former ‘Grey's Anatomy’ star, Patrick Dempsey, who departed after Season 11. But was Pompeo really shading her on-screen lover?
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How Did Charlie Hunnam Meet His Partner Morgana McNelis?

Charlie Hunnam has remained relatively quiet about his longtime girlfriend, Morgana McNelis. Aside from occasionally defending McNelis against social media trolls, Hunnam likes to keep his romance tightly under wraps. But how did the ‘Sons of Anarchy’ star meet McNelis in the first place?
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‘Glee’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

Earlier this year marked the tenth anniversary of the premiere of the beloved Fox show 'Glee,' and several of the show’s stars recently reunited to catch up and reminisce about their TV high school glory days. Harry Shum Jr. (Mike Chang) and Kevin McHale (Artie Abrams) posted pics on Instagram of the reunion, and it got fans talking about what the cast of 'Glee' is up to four years after the show went off the air.
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‘Friends’: How Long Will It Take You To Watch The Entire Series Before It Leaves Netflix

'Friends' has been off the air for well over a decade, but the NBC sitcom still holds a special place in the hearts of many fans. Unfortunately, Netflix recently revealed that it will no longer stream the beloved show after its contract with NBC expires. To help deal with the devastating news, many fans have taken to binge-watching the entire series before it leaves Netflix for good.
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‘Southern Charm’: Can You Still Buy JD Madison’s Gentry Bourbon?

It is not uncommon for reality stars to launch some kind of business venture as soon as they rise to fame, but for ‘Southern Charm’s’ J.D. Madison, business is completely separate from his work in front of the cameras. Before appearing on ‘Southern Charm,’ Madison started a hospitality real estate company in Charleston, South Carolina, and later created Gentry Bourbon to go along with his Gentry Hotel and Gentry Bar and Lounge. But can you still buy Madison’s Gentry Bourbon in 2019?
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Meghan Markle Isn’t Losing Her Baby Weight As Quickly As Kate Middleton For This Simple Reason

Meghan Markle gave birth to her first child with Prince Harry back in May, yet the former actress has not shed her pregnancy weight as quickly as Kate Middleton. Markle and Harry recently attended the red carpet premiere of 'The Lion King' and royal watchers noticed that the Duchess of Sussex was still carrying around some extra weight from the pregnancy. Why has Markle not lost her baby weight as quickly as Middleton?
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‘NCIS’: Cote De Pablo’s 10 Best Ziva David Moments

Losing a special character on a TV show is never easy, especially when you are dealing with someone like 'NCIS’s Ziva David. Cote de Pablo joined the hit crime drama as Ziva in Season 3 and quickly became a fan favorite until her departure in Season 11. From her epic romance with Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) to all of the unique elements she brought to the team, here is a list of the 10 best Ziva David moments on 'NCIS.'
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Here’s What Would Happen If Kate Middleton Divorced Prince William

Prince William’s seemingly perfect marriage to Kate Middleton was rocked a few months ago when rumors surfaced of his affair with Rose Hanbury. William’s alleged mistress is a friend of the family and lives only a few miles away from their country estate. The affair rumors surfaced after Middleton reportedly ended her longtime friendship with Hanbury earlier this year.
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Shep Rose Net Worth 2019: The ‘Southern Charm’ Star Is Not All Family Money

'Southern Charm' star Shep Rose has deep ties in the Charleston community, but he is not all about his family money. The reality star, who has appeared in the first six seasons of Bravo's hit show, has built a large fortune over the years and is now worth millions — most of which does not come from his family. How did Rose make most of his money?
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‘Outlander’: Jamie And Claire’s Most Romantic Moments

There is no doubt that 'Outlander's' Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitriona Balfe) have enjoyed many romantic moments together. Over the past four seasons, everyone’s favorite time traveling couple has experienced a lot of challenges, both good and bad. From the night of their wedding to the time Jamie bid Claire farewell, here is a look at the couple’s most romantic moments over the years.
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The Secret Life Of ‘NCIS’ Star Mark Harmon’s Sister Kristin Harmon Nelson

Mark Harmon’s sister, Kristin Nelson, had quite the life before passing away in 2018 at 72 years old. Long before Harmon made a name for himself starring on 'NCIS,' Kristin married into the same family that starred in the hit 1950s sitcom, 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.' While Kristin seemed to have a bright future, her life fell apart at the seams amid a battle with drugs and alcohol. Here is a look at the secret life of Kristin and how Harmon tried to help her along the way.
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‘Veronica Mars’: 8 Must-Watch Episodes For Veronica And Logan Shippers

It may have taken a while for Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) and Logan Echolls (Jason Dohring) to hook up, but 'Veronica Mars' fans knew from day one that they were the perfect match. Although they dated in Season 1, Veronica and Logan quickly broke up and did not end up with each other by the time the series ended in Season 3. With Veronica Mars coming to Hulu later this month, here is a list of the eight must-watch episodes for all the die-hard Veronica and Logan shippers.
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Is Charlie Hunnam The Richest ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Star?

While Charlie Hunnam has moved on to build an impressive career in the movie industry, he is not the richest Sons of Anarchy cast member. Here is a quick rundown on all of the wealthiest 'Sons of Anarchy' stars and how they earned their fortunes.
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Which ‘Southern Charm’ Cast Members Have Jobs?

It may come as a surprise to fans, but most of the stars of 'Southern Charm' do not rely on the show as their main source of income. But which 'Southern Charm' cast members have jobs outside of the show?
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‘Outlander’ Star Sophie Skelton Thinks Brianna Is ‘Misunderstood’

'Outlander' star Sophie Skelton believes many fans misunderstand her character, Brianna Fraser. The cast of Outlander is currently busy filming Season 5 of the hit drama in Scotland. Although they are working hard on the new season, members of the cast took a quick break to chat about what's ahead during a promotional event sponsored by Starz.