Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Johnny Mathis retires from touring, Bobby Sherman diagnosed with cancer
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-Johnny Mathis, 89, retires from touring due to 'accelerated' memory issues after seven-decade career
-'60s teen idol Bobby Sherman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
-'American Pie' star Tara Reid pushes for a sequel as she hits indie film red carpet
FINAL FRONTIER - William Shatner shares extreme warnings ahead of Katy Perry, Gayle King's space flight.
LOVE ON THE LINE - 'Pawn Stars' boss Rick Harrison didn't have prenups for his first 3 wives, unsure if he'd get for his fourth marriage.
ROYAL RECOVERY - King Charles seen in public the day after a hospital stay for side effects from cancer treatment.
THREE'S COMPANY - Suzanne Somers' widower used AI to create her 'twin.'
A-LIST ONLY -Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's star-studded wedding guest list is the Who's Who of Hollywood.
SAJAK'S BACK - Former 'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak to return to the game show for 'Final Spin.'
'A MOMENT LIKE THIS' - 'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson didn't know the show was televised when she signed up.
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