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PHOTO: In this 1982 file photo, Bob Newhart poses for a portrait in Los Angeles.

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Culture July 18, 2024

Bob Newhart, comedian and actor known for 'The Bob Newhart Show,' dies at 94

PHOTO: Young couple hug in this stock photo.

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Wellness October 11, 2023

What to say to someone who's had a miscarriage

PHOTO: Author Joan Didion poses for a photo in her New York apartment, Sept. 26, 2005.

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Culture December 24, 2021

Author Joan Didion has died at 87

PHOTO: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California.

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Culture December 14, 2021

Kim Kardashian West pushes to end her marriage to Kanye West

PHOTO: Alec Baldwin on Oct. 30, 2021, in Manchester, Vt.

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Culture December 9, 2021

Alec Baldwin responds to claims that the 'Rust' set was 'chaotic'

PHOTO: Britney Spears attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif, April 12, 2018.

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Culture November 13, 2021

Britney Spears speaks out after conservatorship is terminated

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Culture November 12, 2021

Disney+ Day 2021: What to stream, how to subscribe and more

PHOTO: Will Smith attends the premiere of "Concussion" in Los Angeles, Nov. 10, 2015.

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Culture November 9, 2021

Will Smith explains childhood trauma, unconventional marriage in new memoir

PHOTO: Paul Kemsley and Dorit Kemsley appear at an event in Los Angeles, Oct. 21, 2017.

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Culture October 29, 2021

'Real Housewives' stars break silence about terrifying home invasion

PHOTO: Television personality Dorit Kemsley arrives at a costume party premiere for the film, "Halloween Kills," held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on Oct. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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Culture October 28, 2021

'Real Housewives' star Dorit Kemsley robbed at home while her children slept