Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Henry Winkler's kind move, 'Little House on the Prairie' alum's confession
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- 'Happy Days' star Henry Winkler took Marlee Matlin in after difficult relationship with William Hurt
- 'Little House on the Prairie' star says controversial storyline 'would not happen today' due to age gap
- 'Party of Five' star Scott Wolf's estranged wife taken to hospital by police, accuses actor of abuse in video
ROYAL COLD SHOULDER - King Charles' rift with Prince Harry deepens as Queen Camilla refuses to intervene: experts.
ROYAL SHAKE-UP - Prince Harry, Meghan Markle facing major staff turnover dubbed a 'bloodbath': expert.
NO HOLDING BACK - Sydney Sweeney has no fear of filming nude scenes as she highlights body transformation for role.
BRUTAL REALITY - 'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane has one functioning arm as ALS progresses.
LOVE ENDURES - Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor.
COURT CROSS-OVER - Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan name-dropped in Diddy's trial as prosecution nears end of testimony.
COURTROOM CRACKDOWN - Judge fires warning shot in Diddy trial as juror drama intensifies.
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