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After nearly 60 years of marriage, Dolly Parton knows a thing or two about getting along and making things work. She met her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, at a laundromat when she was just 18 years old. Dean was 21. Parton had just moved to Nashville to start her career when she decided to check…

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Oftentimes, celebrities with their millions and lavish lifestyles can seem far removed from the day-to-day experiences of everyday people. Yet that doesn’t exclude them from experiencing tragedy like the rest of us. Actor Pierce Brosnan, best-known for his role as James Bond, knows this firsthand, after experiencing the death of his first wife, actress Cassandra…

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In Hollywood, a career free of scandals is a rarity, but Chad Michael Murray has managed to maintain a pristine reputation while navigating the ups and downs of show business. Known for his breakout role as Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill and a series of iconic millennial-era roles, Murray, 43, has built his career—and…

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A honeymoon is meant to be a time of joy as a newlywed couple start their lives together. Unfortunately for Nate and Mariana Kuhlman, their honeymoon would end in tragedy. The two were married October 28 of last year and embarked on their honeymoon to St. Lucia right afterward. The young Catholic couple had met…

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Virginia may be for lovers, but West Virginia is where Americans should be headed if they’re looking for a long and happy marriage. In a revealing new study, researchers have uncovered some fascinating insights into the longevity of marriages across the United States. The findings, which show a striking six-year gap between the states with…

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