Television legend Bob Newhart has nothing but enthusiasm for and fond memories of playing Papa Elf to Will Ferrell’s starry-eyed Buddy in “Elf.” The modern holiday classic, released in 2003, recently turned 20 years old. The 94-year-old Newhart shared in an email interview with CNN for the occasion, “Without question, the part of Papa Elf…

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“Friends” actor Matthew Perry, who tragically passed away at 54, once offered a peculiar prayer to God, one that, in his death, leaves much upon which to reflect. We don’t know much about the state of Perry’s heart. Was he a believer? Did he know God? Still, the celebrity was open about the struggles that…

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As an upcoming star, Dolly Parton was reluctant to let anyone tell her what she could and couldn’t do, including what clothes were appropriate for her to wear. In a recent interview, Parton shared that her grandfather and father detested her fashion choices, admitting that her grandfather, who was a preacher, even physically disciplined her…

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Sadie Robertson Huff recently addressed the backlash she received for going on a family trip to Disney World, saying she doesn’t agree with everything Disney stands for. The 26-year-old reality star and her mother, Korie Roberston, spoke about the social media criticism on a recent episode of Huff’s “Whoa, That’s Good” podcast. Huff urged Christians…

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