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Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition coffee line has officially launched just weeks after her death. The country music icon, who died aged 80 on August 25, had revealed before her passing that she was working on her own coffee brand, taking its name from her classic song 9 to 5.

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 28

U2 Reveals 'Carnaval De Luz' Album With Dolly Parton's Final Recorded Vocal on Closing Track 'Torn'

U2's forthcoming album will carry an especially poignant final moment: Dolly Parton's last recorded vocal performance. The Irish rock band has announced Carnaval De Luz, its 16th studio album and first full-length collection of new material in nine years.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 28

Billy Ray Cyrus shares 'prized' note from Dolly Parton

Billy Ray Cyrus has shared one of his "most prized possessions" with fans - a letter from the late Dolly Parton. The 65-year-old singer expressed his gratitude

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 28

‘Moonshiners’: Mark Ramsey & Eric ‘Digger’ Manes on Season 16, Distilling and Dolly Parton

God bless America and the return of Moonshiners . Season 16 of the boozy Discovery Channel series sees the beloved Appalachian distillers kick off their

Entertainment News / Blazer's Edge / September 26

Final Four Matchup 1: Dolly Parton or the Coast in Best Things Ever?

The Blazer’s Edge Best Things Ever Tournament has an official Final Four! For the last few weeks we’ve been narrowing down 64 good things in life, organized randomly and pitted against each other in head-to-head matchups in a March Madness bracket.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 26

Beck's tribute to Dolly Parton

Beck has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who he first met when he was a child. The 56-year-old musician was a big fan of the late country music icon – who died in August at the age of 80 after a short battle with cancer – and revealed they first crossed paths when he was very young.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 26

Reba McEntire missed a call from Dolly Parton before her death

Reba McEntire missed a call from Dolly Parton before she died. The 71-year-old country star first met the late musical icon in 1977 at her Grand Ole Opry debut and despite being star-struck by Dolly, the pair went on to form a decades-long friendship.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 25

‘9 to 5’ Is Returning to Theaters for One Week as Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On Through Every Ticket

Dolly Parton’s death on August 25 at age 80 has not slowed the extraordinary wave of tributes surrounding her life and work. Instead, September has brought new ways for fans, communities and organizations to carry forward the causes she championed.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 25

Dolly Parton’s Hometown Is Going All Out With 145+ Events for Dolly Day

The world lost an angel when Dolly Parton died at 80 on August 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy built on far more than timeless music. Her kindness, resilience, and philanthropy touched generations, shaped by her childhood in rural Tennessee poverty and reflected in songs like ‘Coat of Many Colors’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 25

Bono 'can't listen' to Dolly Parton's final song

U2 frontman Bono "can't even listen" to Dolly Parton's final song. The country legend died in August after a secret battle with cancer and it's now been revealed she put her illness to one side to record a song called Torn with the band for their new album Carnaval De Luz in June, just two months before her death in August.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 24

Dolly Parton insider claims manager wants her home ‘turned Into Graceland’

Dolly Parton’s death has been followed by an increasingly bitter dispute between her longtime manager and the nephew she personally chose to announce her death, amid claims over how the country music legend’s sprawling legacy should now be protected.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 24

This 22-Time Grammy-Winning Rock Band Returns With Its First Original Album in Nine Years, Featuring Dolly Parton’s Last Recorded Vocal Performance

U2 will release Carnaval De Luz on Nov. 13, marking its first full album of new songs in nine years. The 12-track record will be the Irish rock band’s 16th studio album.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 24

Dolly Parton's sister denies family feud

Dolly Parton's sister has denied the family are feuding in the wake of her death. The country legend passed away on 25 August at the age of 80 and after

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 23

Dolly Parton's Estate Accuses Nephew of Threats in Escalating Legal Dispute

A legal battle has erupted around Dolly Parton's estate less than a month after the country music icon's death. She's Alive LLC, the company that manages

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 23

Dolly Parton's nephew accused of making threats towards employees

Dolly Parton's nephew allegedly threatened to "destroy" her legacy and made repeated violent threats toward his aunt's employees, a new lawsuit has claimed.

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 22

Kelly Clarkson Remembers Dolly Parton as a 'Beautiful Soul' Who 'Paved the Way' for Women

Kelly Clarkson is remembering Dolly Parton not only as a towering musical influence, but as someone whose warmth stayed with her whenever their paths crossed.

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 22

Dolly Parton Reportedly Sought Experimental Cancer Treatment in Germany During Final Year

New details are emerging about Dolly Parton's private cancer battle, including a report that the country music legend traveled to Germany seeking an experimental treatment during the final year of her life.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 22

Even With “No Hope,” 11-Time Grammy Winner Offered to Try Experimental Cancer Drugs to Help Future Patients

Dolly Parton was willing to try experimental cancer drugs if doctors saw no hope for her recovery. Her sister, Stella Parton, shared the account after the singer’s death at age 80.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 19

22 Years Ago Today, A Country Singer Died Who Paved The Way For Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn

Known for hits like “The End of the World” and the Carole King-penned “I Can’t Stay Mad at You”, Skeeter Davis was a country singer who paved the way for women like Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 16

Dolly Parton to Be Honored With Two-Hour Live TV Tribute on ABC and Disney+

Dolly Parton’s legacy is getting a two-hour live television tribute following the country music icon’s death at 80. The special arrives as tributes continue to trace the extraordinary reach of her music, films, business ventures, and philanthropy.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 11

54 Years Ago: Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner's Iconic Duet 'Lost Forever in Your Kiss' Released

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner worked together for years by the time Together Always arrived in September 1972, but their partnership was still producing hits.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 9

'She Did Not Want People Sad'- Dolly Parton’s Sister Reveals Why the Country Queen Kept Her Cancer Battle Secret

Dolly Parton kept her cancer battle private from fans and even much of her family before her death at 80, according to her sister Stella Parton. And she had her reasons for it.

Entertainment News / Total Pro Sports / August 26

Dolly Parton’s Cause Of Death Revealed & The Details Are Heartbreaking

Nashville is mourning a legend this week. Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved figures in American music, has died at 80. News of the music icon’s death broke this Tuesday, with her cause of death now revealed.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 25

Five unforgettable sports moments from Dolly Parton's life

Dolly Parton, the sports world 'Will Always Love You': Five unforgettable sports moments from country icon's life

It's no surprise many around the sports world are paying their respects to Parton. The musical icon was intertwined with sports through several memorable moments at different events throughout her career. With that in mind, here are five.

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Dolly Parton News / Nerdist / August 25

Dolly Parton dies; country music legend and beloved icon was 80

Few entertainers are as universally beloved as country music icon Dolly Parton, who has sadly died at the age of 80. Her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, confirmed the sad news on social media.

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