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💌 Did the Featherington sisters on Bridgerton remind you of any other famous TV siblings? It turns out the Featheringtons were inspired by the Kardashians. Wild, right? But hold on to your fascinators; that's not the only connection Kim Kardashian has to the Netflix show. 

GRAYE MORKEL, LOCAL NEWS EDITOR

How the Kardashians inspired the Featherington sisters in Bridgerton

Though they be eras apart, the Featherington sisters in the Netflix hit Bridgerton was inspired by reality TV sisters the Kardashians.
 

A bit late to the Bridgerton party, Kim Kardashian shared that she started watching the series at the end of March and, just like the rest of us, was hooked.
 

On Tuesday, Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington/Lady Whistledown, revealed a behind-the-scenes tidbit. She wrote on Twitter: "As the world's number one Bridgerton stan does Kim Kardashian know that the Kardashians were a massive inspiration for the Featheringtons and we talked about them all the time during our fittings? Because I feel like she should know this.
 

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We take a trip down memory lane to see what the Oscars was like 68 years ago.

Actor Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo will host the 69th Miss Universe competition.

Queen Elizabeth says she's touched by all the tributes to Prince Philip in her first public statement since his death.

Part two of the event, which will benefit the Grammy Museum, will include guests like Elton John, Paul Simon, Dionne Warwick, H.E.R., Da Baby and Carlos Santana.

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