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Were Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner Ever a Couple?

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner were close professionally, but was there ever a romantic element to their relationship? Parton says no. Both country stars were married to other people at the time they worked together. However, Parton did say her relationship with Wagoner was “passionate.”

Music

Madonna’s ‘Like a Prayer’ Music Video Was So Controversial It Made Pepsi Pull a $5 Million Ad

Madonna caused some major controversy with her 1989 video for ‘Like a Prayer.’ The video features a Black Jesus, burning crosses, and other controversial imagery. The song was also featured in an ad for Pepsi that starred Madonna, but the soda company pulled the spot due to the outcry over the music video.

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‘As Luck Would Have It’: Was the Hallmark Movie Filmed in Ireland?

Hallmark’s new movie ‘As Luck Would Have It’ stars Allen Leech and JoAnna Garcia Swisher and is set in Ireland. The film was made on location in Ireland. Filming locations included the Cliffs of Moher and Howth Castle. Both actors said Ireland was the perfect setting for the story.

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 8, Episode 8 Promo Trailer: Elizabeth Confronts Nathan

An emotional Elizabeth confronts Nathan in a trailer for the April 11 episode of Hallmark Channel's 'When Calls the Heart. Some fans suspect Nathan may have a connection to her late husband Jack’s death. Also in the next episode, Elizabeth wants to comfort Allie and Christopher flirts with Rachel.

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‘MacGyver’ Canceled: Fans Petition CBS to Save the Show

CBS has canceled MacGyver after five seasons. The show's last episode will air April 30. Series star Lucas Till thanks the show's fans for their support and praised the cast and crew. Some fans have started a petition to save the series.

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Jinger Duggar Teases ‘Big News,’ and Fans Wonder If She’s Pregnant Again

On April 7, Jinger Duggar teased that a ‘big announcement’ would be coming on April 8. She didn’t reveal more details, but many fans had theories about the news, including a possible pregnancy or a move. Others thought it likely has to do with the release of her new book.

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Christina Haack Calls ‘Flip or Flop’ the ‘Show That Never Ends’ as Some Fans Beg Her to Get Back Together With Tarek El Moussa

Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa will be back on HGTV in new episodes of ‘Flip or Flop’ airing April 29. Though the two divorced years ago, some fans would like to see them get back together. El Moussa also promises that the upcoming episodes will be the show’s “best yet.”

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A Movie About the Lori Vallow Case Is Coming to Lifetime This Summer

Lifetime will air ‘Doomsday Mom’ in June 2021. The new movie is inspired by the Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow case. Five other movies inspired by true events will also air during the network’s Summer of Secrets programming events, including ones based on the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos and the Soccer Mom Madam Anna Gristina.

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Tyler Perry Net Worth: The ‘Madea’ Director Just Made Forbes’ 2021 Billionaire List

Writer and director Tyler Perry made his Forbes billionaires list debut in 2021. The magazine estimates he had a net worth of $1 billion. He made his money by controlling ownership of all his films and TV shows and through this studio, Tyler Perry Studios.

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‘Chesapeake Shores’ Season 5: Is the Show Canceled or Renewed After Jesse Metcalfe’s Exit?

Jesse Metcalfe is leaving Chesapeake Shores. Hallmark Channel has announced that the actor, who plays singer Trace Riley, had decided to exit the series. The show will return for season 5 in summer 2021.

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‘Miss Scarlet and the Duke’: Star Kate Phillips Has Also Been in ‘Peaky Blinders,’ ‘Downton Abbey’

Kate Phillips has won over PBS viewers in her role as Eliza Scarlet in Miss Scarlet and the Duke. The actor has appeared in a number of other TV shows and movies, including Wolf Hall, Peaky Blinders, the Downton Abbey movie, The Crown, and The English Game.

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 8, Episode 7 Recap: Prayer and a Proposal

In the April 4 episode of When Calls the Heart, Ned faces a serious health crisis. Plus, Christopher clashes with Lucas, while Nathan adopts his niece Allie. Ned proposes marriage to Florence, and Lucas shares his secret sorrow with Elizabeth.

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‘Counting On’: The Duggar Family Celebrates Easter With ‘Angel Eggs,’ Not ‘Deviled Eggs’

In a recent episode of Counting On, Jessa Duggar explained that her mother Michelle Duggar calls deviled eggs “angel eggs.” Michelle and her grandkids prepared the eggs for a special Easter celebration, which also honored the birth of the Duggar family’s 20th grandchild.

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Easter Movies on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime 2021

Looking for some Easter entertainment? Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime all have Easter-themed movies to stream, from kid-friendly flicks such as Hop to religious epics like The Greatest Story Ever Told.

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Jed Duggar Wedding: ‘Counting On’ Star Confirms He Is Married to Katey Nakatsu

Jed Duggar announced he married Katey Nakatsu on April 3. The new confirmed fans rumors that the Counting on star was engaged. Unlike his siblings, Jed did not make news of his relationship public before getting married. His parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, congratulated the son and daughter-in-law on their marriage.

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Reese Witherspoon Was Obsessed With The Doors’ Jim Morrison in High School

During a 1999 interview with Conan O’Brien, Reese Witherspoon talked about her high school obsession with Jim Morrison, admitting that she saw the movie The Doors seven times in the theater. The actor has also talked about having a crush on River Phoenix.

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‘Bringing Up Bates’ Season 10: When Does the Bates Family Return to TV?

Bringing Up Bates Season 10 premieres Thursday, April 8 on UPtv. The new season of the Bates family’s reality TV show features pregnancy announcements and gender reveals. Plus, some of the Bates kids are in new relationships, including Katies Bates, Nathan Bates, and Lawson Bates.

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‘Bridgerton’ Fans Devastated to Learn Regé-Jean Page Leaving Show, Hoping for Season 2 Guest Appearance

Regé-Jean Page is leaving Bridgerton. The actor won’t appear in season 2 of the hit Netflix show, much to the disappointment of many fans. However, some are holding out hope that Page’s character, the Duke of Hastings, could make a guest appearance next season.

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 8, Episode 7 Promo Trailer: Ned’s Fate Hangs in the Balance

The March 28 episode of When Calls the Heart ended on a cliffhanger, with Ned collapsing outside of the Mercantile. A promo trailer for the April 4 episode of the Hallmark Channel drama shows that Ned’s condition is very serious. Plus, Elizabeth and Nathan have a meaningful conversation.

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‘Alaskan Bush People’ Update: Did Bear Brown Really Quit the Show?

Alaskan Bush People star Bear Brown recently announced he was quitting his family’s Discovery Channel reality TV series. However, it turned out the announcement was just an April Fools’ Day prank, much to the relief of fans.