Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Ellen DeGeneres fumbles UK farm life, rock singer shares cancer diagnosis
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- Ellen DeGeneres struggles with UK country life after fleeing US
- 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
- James Comey's daughter is key to Diddy prosecution after taking down Epstein accomplice
'ENDLESS HOOPS' - Mandy Moore slams LA County for 'nonsensical' red tape preventing the city's rebuild after fires.
FAMILY DRAMA - Victoria and David Beckham's family fractured as tensions reportedly mount with son Brooklyn and wife Nicola.
'HARMED AND HUMILIATED' - Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by former housekeepers in $50M lawsuit.
FAITH SHAKEN - Kelsey Grammer 'cursed God' after sister's murder until love restored his faith.
LEGAL EAGLE - Celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos steals Diddy trial spotlight, runs into trouble with judge.
COUNTRY'S BIG NIGHT - 2025 ACM Awards: Lainey Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Kelsea Ballerini stun on red carpet.
ROYAL BETRAYAL - Prince Harry's nuclear interview would have 'horrified' Queen: expert.
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