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Paul McCartney paid tribute to Dolly Parton and her “unrivaled” songwriting, singing, and philanthropic efforts in a tribute to the late country legend on Instagram. The post featured some photos from the time McCartney and his family met Parton and her old performing partner Porter Wagoner during a trip to the Grand Ole Opry in the mid-Seventies. At the time, Parton was already a budding star with Wagoner, about to launch her solo career, and, as McCartney remembered her, “so bubbly and full of life.” “The magnificent star Dolly Parton has died and it is so sad,” McCartney wrote, adding,…
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From ‘9 to 5’ to ‘Steel Magnolias’ — the films that let the Queen of Country Music moonlight as a movie star Dolly Parton always an abundance of stage presence, dating back to her early days with Porter Wagoner. The surprise wasn’t that she ended up parlaying her bubbly personality, her folksy charm, and her comic timing into a big-screen career, but that it took almost a decade before someone finally cast her in a movie. From her debut about women taking workplace sexists to a gospel-tinged musical comedy, here are five essential movies to check out on this national…
Dolly Parton, one of the most legendary artists in country music history, has died at the age of 80. The news was confirmed by her family today (August 25), who wrote: “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth and kindness that made us all feel like family.” “Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience,” the statement continued. “With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and…
Dolly Parton has died at 80. A cause of death was not given. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the death on social media. “Dolly opened the door for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent,” he said. “From her example, we believed that anything was possible.” Parton’s publicist confirmed a small, private service will be held for immediate family.Known for her flamboyant style as much as her inimitable chops as a songwriter, Parton endured as a country legend for more than half a century. Her songs are among the biggest hits…
Dolly Parton died today at the age of 80. Tributes have already begun to pour in from those musicians and celebrities who considered the country legend an idol, a mentor, and, in some cases, a collaborator. “So glad she’s with her Carl Dean,” Kacey Musgraves wrote on X. “No one talk to me today.” Jamie Lee Curtis shared a photo of a young Parton with Dean, her late husband, on Instagram, along with the caption “Thank you, Dolly. For all of it.”Reba McEntire penned a longer note in honor of her longtime peer in the country music machine. It reads,…
The late actress’ spokesperson also criticized those fueling the “gossip and speculation” around the actress’ sudden death Hayden Panettiere’s rep said there was “much more” to the story surrounding the actress’ sudden death and called out those fueling “gossip and speculation” in a new statement shared with Us. The statement did not single out any rumors in particular, but suggested they were coming from people “not close to Hayden” and who know “very little” about what happened. “It is deeply disrespectful to her memory and to those who knew and loved her and are actively grieving this tremendous loss,” the…
35-mm prints will screen around North America Cameron Winter is going on tour … sort of. Paul Thomas Anderson‘s film of the Geese frontman’s sold-out December 2025 performance at the storied, centuries-old arts institution Carnegie Hall will be making the rounds this fall. Screenings of Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall on 35 mm will open on Nov. 20 in the city where it all began, Manhattan, as well as Brooklyn and Santa Monica, California, before spreading to theaters around the U.S. and Canada. Tickets for screenings go on sale Sept. 17. Full details are on a bespoke website. Anderson shot…
The finest moments from an American icon Dolly Parton wrote her first composition more than 70 years ago when she was around six years old, making up the simple story of “Little Tiny Tasseltop,” based on a doll fashioned out of a corncob by her mother. In the ensuing years, the hundreds of songs Parton has penned have covered a variety of subjects, from her childhood in east Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains to intense personal heartbreak, to empowering, inspirational anthems that have accompanied her rise to country music legend and global stardom. Equally varied have been the styles and genres she…
