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The Jason Aldean 'Try That In A Small Town' controversy explained
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Who is Greg Gutfeld's wife? Fox News host blames women politicians for lawlessness as he slams LA Mayor Karen Bass for 'smash and grab' thefts
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How tall is Kourtney Kardashian? Eldest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan is also the shortest
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A bolder CNN is emerging after the ouster of former network chief Chris Licht
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Pat Sajak's daughter to fill in for Vanna White on 'Wheel of Fortune'
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‘She was unable to even walk’: Mary Tyler Moore’s widower Dr Robert Levine opens up on actress' health battles in final years
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