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J.K. Rowling Once Rejected Michael Jackson For a ‘Harry Potter’ Project

Find out what 'Harry Potter' idea J.K. Rowling rejected from Michael Jackson.

by Bradley Geiser

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Jennifer Lopez Says She Was ‘Desperate’ to Find the Person She Was Going to Marry

Jennifer Lopez is currently engaged to former Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez. Before settling down with the sports star, Lopez was involved with many other high-profile men. Among her past loves are Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ben Affleck, and Marc Anthony. Here’s what Lopez once said about being “desperate” to find “the one.” Jennifer Lopez had …

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‘Married at First Sight’: 7 Romance Novels to Read If You’re a Fan of ‘Married at First Sight’

Fans of Lifetime’s ‘Married at First Sight’ will love these romance novels, all of which focus on arranged marriages and marriages of convenience.

by Laura Dorwart

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‘Twilight’: Kristen Stewart Originally Thought Doing a Sequel Was ‘Absurd’

Though Twilight was the first of five movies in the Twilight Saga, Kristen Stewart originally thought the idea of making a sequel for Twilight was absurd.

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Jennifer Lopez Said All Her Relationships Had 1 Thing In Common

Jennifer Lopez has enjoyed a successful career as an actress and singer. However, she hasn’t always been successful when it comes to relationships. Here’s what Lopez revealed about the one thing all her relationships have in common. Jennifer Lopez dreamed of the perfect family from the time she was young In her book True Love, …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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Brand New Conversation Between Edward and Bella Reveals Her Favorite Movies, Which Includes ‘Star Wars,’ in ‘Midnight Sun’

'Twilight' is back in, thanks to 'Midnight Sun.' While fans know the story, now Edward's point of view takes center stage and comes with new scenes.

by Alani Vargas

Books / Music

Kenny Rogers Wrote a Song About His Grandfather After a Conversation About Aging

Kenny Rogers became one of the most famous country music stars, but he didn’t forget about his family. Here’s what Rogers said about the conversation he had with his grandfather that inspired the song “There’s an Old Man in Town.” Kenny Rogers had good memories of his grandfather Kenny Rogers said some of his best …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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If You’re a Fan of ‘Love In the Time of Corona,’ You Should Read These Romance Novels About Coronavirus and Quarantine

In these romance novels and short story collections, characters find love and passion even in the isolation of the COVID-19 crisis.

by Laura Dorwart

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3 Books by Brené Brown, the Author Prince Harry Says He and Meghan Markle ‘Absolutely Adore’

Want a self-book recommendation from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry? Brené Brown is an author the Duke and Duchess of Sussex "absolutely adore."

by Mandi Kerr

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The Best Stephen King Books That Haven’t Been Made Into Movies

Stephen King novels that need a movie adaptation.

by Simone Torn

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Yoko Ono on the John Lennon Book That’s Like ‘Bad, Bad Espresso’

John Lennon opened up about numerous topics in a book called Lennon Remembers. Yoko Ono Had some strong opinions about the book.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Books / Notable People / TV

The Pandemic and Racial Injustice Caused Joanna Gaines to ‘Look Inward’

The fall issue of Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Journal focuses on the importance of rhythm and how it can lead to necessary change. Here are some of the highlights from the Fixer Upper star’s essay. Joanna Gaines took a closer look at herself In the fall issue of The Magnolia Journal, Gaines speaks about the magazine’s …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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A Psychic Convinced Jennifer Lopez to Go on Tour

Jennifer Lopez went on her “Dance Again” tour in 2012. Here’s what the former American Idol judge said about the psychic who helped her make her decision to go on her first world tour. Jennifer Lopez tried to plan a world tour four times Lopez tried many times to plan a tour. However, she would …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s Hilarious Story About Getting Lost on the Way Home from Ladd’s Ranch

The Pioneer Woman star Ree Drummond spent a lot of time on Ladd Drummond’s ranch when they first started dating. Here’s the funny story of how the Food Network star once got lost on her way home from his ranch during their early days of dating. Ree Drummond says Ladd wasn’t shy about his interest …

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Naya Rivera Was Haunted by Regret After Cory Monteith’s Death

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‘The Stand’: Why Stephen King Has Never Been Happy With the Ending

Why Stephen King doesn't like the end of his 1978 novel, 'The Stand.'

by Simone Torn

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Here’s How Stephenie Meyer Could Kill The ‘Twilight’ Franchise With Her Next Book

'Twilight' is back thanks to Stephenie Meyer's newest novel, 'Midnight Sun.' She plans to write more books, but one story could kill some fans' excitement.

by Alani Vargas

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What ‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Would Eat for Her Last Meal

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by Sheiresa Ngo

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Jennifer Lopez Says Her Self-Esteem Was Affected by How the Public Perceived Her

Jennifer Lopez is known for being a confident entertainer. What might surprise you is her revelation that she used to struggle with self-esteem. Here’s what Lopez once said about the industry’s impact on how she viewed herself. Jennifer Lopez says she ignored her inner voice Jennifer Lopez says she didn’t listen to her inner voice …

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Stephen King Thinks ‘It’ Influenced ‘American Horror Story’ — Is He Right?

Did the character Pennywise from Stephen King's novel It inspire a terrifying villain from American Horror Story: Freak Show?

by Matthew Trzcinski

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