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7 Small-Town Holiday Romance Novels to Read if You Love Hallmark Christmas Movies

These seven holiday romance novels are perfect for you if you love the classic Christmas Hallmark Channel Original Movies.

by Laura Dorwart

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Why Matthew McConaughey Didn’t Marry Camila Alves Sooner

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves were married after two of their three children were born. Here’s what the Magic Mike star said about why he was hesitant to tie the knot sooner. Matthew McConaughey’s son asked why he wasn’t married In the book Greenlights, McConaughey says he started to give marriage serious thought after his …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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Stephen King Had 1 Objection to New ‘The Stand’ Miniseries and Asked Producers to Remove It

'The Stand' miniseries writer/poducer Benjamin Cavell reveals one thing he had to change at the request of author Stephen King himself.

by Fred Topel

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How Was Kathie Lee Gifford Connected To the Kennedys?

Kathie Lee Gifford retold a story about the Kennedy family in her new book. How is she connected to the famous political family?

by Andrea Francese

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Stephenie Meyer Isn’t as Rich as the Cullens but Her Net Worth Is Still Insanely High

When Stephenie Meyer first began writing Twilight, she had no idea that it would impact her life and her net worth forever. Prior to writing her debut novel, Meyer was a stay-at-home mom and the idea of being an author wasn’t on her radar. So how did she become a bestselling author and inspire a …

by Abeni Tinubu

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Dolly Parton Reveals Where She Was on 9/11 – ‘It Was Like the World Had Stopped’

Dolly Parton reflects on the moment she found out about 9/11 in her new memoir.

by Laura Dorwart

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Porter Wagoner Died Just Hours After Dolly Parton Visited Him for the Last Time

Dolly Parton reveals in her new memoir that she was with Porter Wagoner just hours before he died.

by Laura Dorwart

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How Many Books Has Dolly Parton Written?

Dolly Parton has written thousands of songs over the years, but she’s also written these seven books – including multiple memoirs, a cookbook, and even children’s books.

by Laura Dorwart

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‘Twilight’: Why Stephenie Meyer Really Chose an Apple for the Cover

Though the first of the Twilight books was published back in 2008, fans are still invested in the story today. Thanks to Stephenie Meyer's recent release

by Abeni Tinubu

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Suzanne Collins Has a Massive Net Worth Due in Large Part to ‘The Hunger Games’

Suzanne Collins was already a successful author prior to writing The Hunger Games books. But the trilogy definitely had a huge impact on her net worth.

by Abeni Tinubu

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Dolly Parton Reveals That a Relative Once Had a ‘Vision’ About Her Future – ‘That Kind of Gift Runs in Our Family’

Dolly Parton opens up about a relative who once had a vision about her future in her new memoir.

by Laura Dorwart

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‘Twilight’ Originally Had a Much Less Interesting Title

When Stephenie Meyer first began writing the Twilight books, she had no idea she was writing a bestselling series that would eventually inspire a global film franchise. In fact, when the author began writing Edward and Bella’s love story, she wasn’t even aware that she was writing a book. Inspired by a vivid dream she …

by Abeni Tinubu

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Sylvester Stallone Convinced Dolly Parton to Start Eating Differently on the Set of ‘Rhinestone’

Dolly Parton and Sylvester Stallone didn’t find success in the form of the 1984 movie ‘Rhinestone,’ but working on the film had some major upsides for Parton.

by Laura Dorwart

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‘Twilight’: Why Stephenie Meyer Left a Detailed Description of Bella Out of the Books

Twilight author, Stephenie Meyer, explains why she left a detailed physical description of Bella out of the books and reveals what Bella looks like to her.

by Abeni Tinubu

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‘Twilight’: Stephenie Meyer Explains Why All the Boys in Forks Were Obsessed With Bella

While there are plenty of characters within The Twilight Saga, the main character is undoubtedly Bella Swan. It is through her perspective that we come to learn about vampires, werewolves, and more. Furthermore, Twilight fans have a clear look into the obsessive love that she has for Edward Cullen. But even though Bella was fixated …

by Abeni Tinubu

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These 6 Contemporary Locked-Room Mystery Novels Will Keep You Guessing

These six contemporary ‘locked-room mystery’ novels are perfect for some spooks and secrets during life in quarantine.

by Laura Dorwart

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Lucille Ball Was ‘Terrified’ to Marry Desi Arnaz

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were married from 1940 until their divorce in 1960. During that time, they had two children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. The I Love Lucy stars were one of America’s favorite couples, but Ball said she was “terrified” to marry Arnaz. How Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz met Ball …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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Lenny Kravitz Once Rescued a Prostitute from Her Pimp

Lenny Kravitz has a special place in his heart for those who are suffering. He once told the gripping story of how he saved a young woman from a life of prostitution. Lenny Kravitz used to sneak out of the house when his parents were asleep In his book, Let Love Rule, Kravitz talks about …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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‘Twilight’: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart on if They Would Have Done ’50 Shades of Grey’

When Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were cast in Twilight as Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, their lives changed forever. Not only were they...

by Abeni Tinubu

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John Lennon Explained Why He Fell for Yoko Ono in a Book He Wrote

John Lennon's romance with Yoko Ono ids famous, but some may not know exactly why John fell for Yoko. He explained his feelings in a book.

by Matthew Trzcinski

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