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Dolly Parton hasn't "got time to get old". The Jolene singer will turn 80 in January but she isn't worried about ageing because she feels like she is "just getting started" and has other things to focus on.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / November 11

Dolly Parton believes mentor Porter Wagoner thought of her as a threat

Dolly Parton feels that her early mentor Porter Wagoner considered her a threat. The country music legend landed a regular slot on the entertainer's TV series The Porter Wagoner Show in 1976 at the age of 21 but felt that he was trying to dictate what she could perform on stage as her star ascended.

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Best music duets/collabs that crossed genres

Musical artists coming together, spanning genres and crossing over is quite exciting for listeners. Here's a look at 20 such collaborations and duets that worked out pretty well.

Entertainment News / BBC Sport / October 28

How new WTA leader can draw on Dolly Parton & NBA experience

New WTA chair Valerie Camillo is tasked with driving growth for women's tennis - and can draw on her experience working with country music superstar Dolly Parton.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 10

Reba McEntire slams AI over Dolly Parton deathbed hoax

Reba McEntire has condemned AI "nonsense" after a fake picture appeared online purporting to show the singer at Dolly Parton's deathbed. The country star

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / October 8

Dolly Parton Has 4-Word Message Amid Health Scare

Dolly Parton isn't going anywhere, she wanted her concerned fans to know on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Parton's sister Freida sent many people into a panic when she said she had been praying for her sister and asking the public to pray for Dolly as well.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / September 30

Health Concerns Force Dolly Parton to Postpone Upcoming Las Vegas Shows

In a move that sent ripples of concern and support through her global fanbase, the one and only Dolly Parton has announced she’s hitting the pause button on her highly anticipated Las Vegas shows.

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 29

Dolly Parton Delays Vegas Concerts Following Doctor's Orders

Dolly Parton is putting her health first and pressing pause on her Las Vegas shows. Her doctors have encouraged her to slow down a bit, so the concerts will be postponed.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 22

Miley Cyrus says Dolly Parton helped her overcome 'devastation'

Dolly Parton has helped Miley Cyrus to overcome "devastation and grief" in her life. The 79-year-old country music star is Miley's godmother, and the chart-topping singer has now revealed how Dolly has helped her to overcome the most difficult moments in her life, like during the wildfires in California in 2018.

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 18

Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Announcement Due to Health Scare

Dolly Parton was noticeably absent from a special event at Dollywood on Wednesday, where her beloved theme park announced a brand-new ride. The 79-year-old country music legend later revealed that a sudden health issue kept her from attending.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 18

Dolly Parton cancels planned appearance due to kidney stones trouble

Dolly Parton cancelled a planned appearance at Dollywood on Wednesday (17.09.25) after kidney stones trouble. The country music icon, 79, was due to be at the launch of the all-new Night Flight Expedition ride in 2026 at her theme park in Tennessee, but on doctor's orders she stayed home.

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25 hit songs that were written in less than a day

Have you ever wondered about the time and energy that go into songwriting? Some masterpieces take months to create, while others are finished within a few hours. Whether just the lyrics, the melody, or everything at once, here are 25 famous songs that were written in less than a day.

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25 iconic songs that were made specifically for a movie

Some of the best hits of all time were discovered in and even written specifically for films. However, due to their widespread success, you might not even recognize that they were created exclusively for films. Here are 25 iconic songs that were actually written for movies.

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20 famous films that were based off of a song

Movies can be inspired by anything. These 20 were inspired by single songs.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 13

Dolly Parton Offers Kelly Clarkson & Reba McEntire Advice After Brandon Blackstock’s Death

Having lost her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, earlier this year, Dolly Parton is empathizing with Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire in the wake of Brandon Blackstock‘s death.

Entertainment News / Music Times / July 10

Dolly Parton Steps Away From Music After Husband Carl Dean's Death

Dolly Parton is taking a break from recording music following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, who passed away in March 2025 at the age of 82. They shared a long life together, having been married for 59 years.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / June 23

Dolly Parton, 79, Announces Surprise Vegas Residency With Only 6 Shows

Dolly Parton hasn't toured in nearly a decade, but that's about to change in a limited way. The 79-year-old country music legend just announced a six-show residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this December.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 23

Dolly Parton returning to Las Vegas for special slate of residency shows

Dolly Parton is a busy woman and she just added another commitment to her calendar.

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Dolly Parton joined Motley Crue on a new version of one of their big hits

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 20

Dolly Parton joined Motley Crue on a new version of one of their big hits

Dolly Parton is an icon, and she's not afraid to try different things.

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Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 20

Mötley Crüe recruit Dolly Parton for new version of Home Sweet Home

Mötley Crüe have released a new version of Home Sweet Home with Dolly Parton. The rock legends have joined forces with none other than country music icon Dolly on a 40th anniversary version of the power ballad originally released on the 1985 album Theatre of Pain, and again in 1991 for the Decade of Decadence 81-91 compilation album.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 21

Dolly Parton talks teaming up with Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and Miley Cyrus

In a sit-down interview with Knox News, Dolly Parton opened up about working with Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and Miley Cyrus.

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Dolly Parton honoured with heartfelt tributes at Opry 100: A Live Celebration

Dolly Parton 'is doing better than she thought she would'

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco debut new song at anniversary screening of 'Spring Breakers'

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20 legends who somehow don't have a biopic yet

While some figures have become the subject of numerous biopics, others have been neglected, so it’s worth looking at those historical figures that deserve the biopic treatment.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 21, 2024

AGATHA ALL ALONG Showrunner Confirms Agatha Is Dolly Parton’s Jolene in the MCU

Dolly Parton’s 1972 hit “Jolene” is an American classic. Even Beyoncé covered the song on her recent album Cowboy Carter. The song tells the story of an auburn-haired vixen who tries to steal Dolly’s man away from her.

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20 iconic amusement parks that have nothing to do with Disney

It may seem like Disney monopolizes theme parks, but that's far from the truth. There are loads of other theme parks that aren't Disney-related but are just as fun.