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Dolly Parton’s iconic theme park, Dollywood, recently overtook Disney as the best theme park in one nationwide poll. But the popular attraction was closed indefinitely after a guest suffered an injury over the weekend. Keep reading for more details and find out when the park will reopen.
Dollywood’s 2024 Season Already A Struggle
Dollywood opened its doors in 1986 and has been a popular tourist destination ever since. The theme park is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Millions of excitement seekers go through the gates every year. The 38th season kicked off in March with new exhibits and even a visit from the legendary entertainer herself.
But just two months into the 2024 season, the theme park abruptly closed in the middle of the day in May. Parkgoers were ushered out due to severe weather expected in the area. The theme park was slightly damaged after a tornado ripped through the...
Dollywood’s 2024 Season Already A Struggle
Dollywood opened its doors in 1986 and has been a popular tourist destination ever since. The theme park is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Millions of excitement seekers go through the gates every year. The 38th season kicked off in March with new exhibits and even a visit from the legendary entertainer herself.
But just two months into the 2024 season, the theme park abruptly closed in the middle of the day in May. Parkgoers were ushered out due to severe weather expected in the area. The theme park was slightly damaged after a tornado ripped through the...
- 7/30/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
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Norah O’Donnell’s run as anchor of CBS Evening News is coming to an end, but the veteran journalist is not leaving CBS News.
O’Donnell is set to leave the anchor desk after the 2024 presidential election — her seventh U.S. election she has covered as a journalist — and will become CBS News special correspondent at the network. In her new role, she will conduct newsmaking interviews and other reports for CBS News programming with appearances on CBS Evening News and 60 Minutes.
“In this new role, Norah will have the time and the support to deliver even more of the exceptional stories she is known,” wrote Wendy McMahon, president and CEO of CBS News and Stations, in a memo to staff (full note below).
In her new role, O’Donnell will contribute newsmaker interviews across CBS platforms, including streaming, digital, primetime and Paramount+. That will include appearances on other news broadcasts besides CBS Evening News.
O’Donnell is set to leave the anchor desk after the 2024 presidential election — her seventh U.S. election she has covered as a journalist — and will become CBS News special correspondent at the network. In her new role, she will conduct newsmaking interviews and other reports for CBS News programming with appearances on CBS Evening News and 60 Minutes.
“In this new role, Norah will have the time and the support to deliver even more of the exceptional stories she is known,” wrote Wendy McMahon, president and CEO of CBS News and Stations, in a memo to staff (full note below).
In her new role, O’Donnell will contribute newsmaker interviews across CBS platforms, including streaming, digital, primetime and Paramount+. That will include appearances on other news broadcasts besides CBS Evening News.
- 7/30/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Norah O’Donnell will cede the reins of the venerable “CBS Evening News” after the 2024 presidential election in favor of a new role as a senior correspondent who will seek out big interviews and opportunities for deeper reporting, the latest major change at CBS News after its business was merged with that of the local-tv operations of parent company Paramount Global.
O’Donnell, who recently celebrated her fifth year in the anchor chair, sees an opportunity to pursue signature interviews with top newsmakers — something that proved appealing to her after logging stints as both a morning-show co-anchor and an evening-news presence and after her recent sit-down with Pope Francis earlier this year.
“Together, our team has won Emmy, Murrow, and DuPont awards. We managed to anchor in-studio through Covid; we took the broadcast on the road from aircraft carriers to the Middle East, and around the world. We were privileged to conduct...
O’Donnell, who recently celebrated her fifth year in the anchor chair, sees an opportunity to pursue signature interviews with top newsmakers — something that proved appealing to her after logging stints as both a morning-show co-anchor and an evening-news presence and after her recent sit-down with Pope Francis earlier this year.
“Together, our team has won Emmy, Murrow, and DuPont awards. We managed to anchor in-studio through Covid; we took the broadcast on the road from aircraft carriers to the Middle East, and around the world. We were privileged to conduct...
- 7/30/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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For a guy who didn’t live in Nashville and bucked every Music Row norm he could, Toby Keith sure was loved by the country music community. That was apparent on Monday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, where A-listers like Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, and Keith’s fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood gathered to perform his songs at a briskly-paced, but expertly-staged tribute concert. Dubbed Toby Keith: American Icon, the concert was recorded to air on NBC on Aug. 28.
While tribute concerts can sometimes be fawning,...
While tribute concerts can sometimes be fawning,...
- 7/30/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
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There have been a lot of questions surrounding HBO's upcoming "The Penguin" series. The show will see Colin Farrell step into the spotlight after he wowed everyone with his performance as Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot a.k.a. the Penguin in Matt Reeves' "The Batman." Playing a cross between Joe Pesci's Tommy DeVito in "Goodfellas" and Bob Hoskins' Harold Shand in "The Long Good Friday," Farrell was almost unrecognizable in the role. The actor had "unbridled fun" with the character, disappearing behind the extensive prosthetics to bring us a version of the infamous Batman rogue that was much more of a wise guy/crime boss and less of a "hideous penguin man of the sewer" (to borrow a phrase used to describe Danny DeVito's Penguin in "Batman Returns").
But while Farrell was undeniably one of the best things about "The Batman," whether he can sustain an entire premium drama remains to be seen.
But while Farrell was undeniably one of the best things about "The Batman," whether he can sustain an entire premium drama remains to be seen.
- 7/29/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
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Dolly Parton’s Dollywood went viral over the weekend after heavy rainfall hit eastern Tennessee, trapping guests in the theme park following floods.
Following the multiple reports of the incidents on social media, Dollywood Parks & Resorts issued a statement acknowledging the severe flooding.
“This afternoon, Sunday, July 28, a strong thunderstorm caused flash flooding at Dollywood,” reads the statement shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “With the assistance of Pigeon Forge Police and Fire Departments, park personnel directed guests to safety during the storm. At this time, one minor injury has been reported.”
The park stated that Dollywood supported “guests whose vehicles were affected by this weather event, and cleanup crews have been deployed.”
Dollywood was expected to open again to guests on Monday, July 29, at noon, adding, “Park officials will continue to assess conditions, and updates will be posted to our social media pages as additional information becomes available.
Following the multiple reports of the incidents on social media, Dollywood Parks & Resorts issued a statement acknowledging the severe flooding.
“This afternoon, Sunday, July 28, a strong thunderstorm caused flash flooding at Dollywood,” reads the statement shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “With the assistance of Pigeon Forge Police and Fire Departments, park personnel directed guests to safety during the storm. At this time, one minor injury has been reported.”
The park stated that Dollywood supported “guests whose vehicles were affected by this weather event, and cleanup crews have been deployed.”
Dollywood was expected to open again to guests on Monday, July 29, at noon, adding, “Park officials will continue to assess conditions, and updates will be posted to our social media pages as additional information becomes available.
- 7/29/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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Writer Diablo Cody has been chatting about the upcoming 9 to 5 remake and it’ll focus on a generational divide. More on it below.
In April, we learned that Diablo Cody was writing and Jennifer Aniston was producing a new remake of the 1980s classic film 9 To 5 for 20th Century Studios.
Cody visited the San Diego Comic-Con last weekend and told Entertainment Weekly (via Deadline here) that the script for the remake has been finished and it’ll be a little different from the original.
“One thing that was really fun about it for me is that the original movie focused on the battle of the sexes and the corporate world,” Cody said. “And to me, I see most of the conflict taking place generationally, like Gen Z versus boomers in the workplace, and how now we have this whole generation of people coming up who’ve learned to set boundaries,...
In April, we learned that Diablo Cody was writing and Jennifer Aniston was producing a new remake of the 1980s classic film 9 To 5 for 20th Century Studios.
Cody visited the San Diego Comic-Con last weekend and told Entertainment Weekly (via Deadline here) that the script for the remake has been finished and it’ll be a little different from the original.
“One thing that was really fun about it for me is that the original movie focused on the battle of the sexes and the corporate world,” Cody said. “And to me, I see most of the conflict taking place generationally, like Gen Z versus boomers in the workplace, and how now we have this whole generation of people coming up who’ve learned to set boundaries,...
- 7/29/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
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Diablo Cody has completed the script for the 9 to 5 remake.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly at Comic-Con 2024 on Friday, the filmmaker talked about the differences between her version from the 1980 classic starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda. The remake, which Jennifer Aniston will produce, is still in development.
“One thing that was really fun about it for me is that the original movie focused on the battle of the sexes and the corporate world,” Cody said. “And to me, I see most of the conflict taking place generationally, like Gen Z versus boomers in the workplace, and how now we have this whole generation of people coming up who’ve learned to set boundaries, and that is actually, shockingly enough, a new development.”
She added, “You have other generations out there in the corporate world who we’re told just to kind of suck it up. So there’s definitely a cultural clash there,...
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly at Comic-Con 2024 on Friday, the filmmaker talked about the differences between her version from the 1980 classic starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda. The remake, which Jennifer Aniston will produce, is still in development.
“One thing that was really fun about it for me is that the original movie focused on the battle of the sexes and the corporate world,” Cody said. “And to me, I see most of the conflict taking place generationally, like Gen Z versus boomers in the workplace, and how now we have this whole generation of people coming up who’ve learned to set boundaries, and that is actually, shockingly enough, a new development.”
She added, “You have other generations out there in the corporate world who we’re told just to kind of suck it up. So there’s definitely a cultural clash there,...
- 7/27/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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From Stagecoach to earlier this month in Nashville, Post Malone’s gigs this year have frequently featured appearances by a bevy of country stars. On Friday night, Malone returned the favor by serving as surprise guest at another artist’s concert, popping up during Dwight Yoakam’s show in Los Angeles.
The F-1 Trillion singer joined Yoakam at the Greek Theater for a handful of songs Friday, including the set-ending trio of “Little Ways” (which the duo performed together during the Posty Goes Country set at Stagecoach), “Guitars and Cadillacs,...
The F-1 Trillion singer joined Yoakam at the Greek Theater for a handful of songs Friday, including the set-ending trio of “Little Ways” (which the duo performed together during the Posty Goes Country set at Stagecoach), “Guitars and Cadillacs,...
- 7/27/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
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In 1977, Dolly Parton met Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip after a concert in Glasgow, Scotland. She admitted that she was incredibly nervous before meeting the royal couple, but this didn’t stop her from being herself. Parton cracked a joke about herself that got a laugh from Prince Philip.
Dolly Parton cracked a joke when she met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
In 1977, Parton performed in a variety show during Queen Elizabeth’s Scottish Jubilee tour. Afterward, Parton met the queen.
“That show was fantastic,” her backup singer Mary Fielder said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “To hear about the Queen all your life and then there she is. The Queen told Dolly she enjoyed the show.”
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Parton joked about the rhinestones on her gloves when compared to the real diamonds Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip would own. This got a laugh out of Prince Philip.
Dolly Parton cracked a joke when she met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
In 1977, Parton performed in a variety show during Queen Elizabeth’s Scottish Jubilee tour. Afterward, Parton met the queen.
“That show was fantastic,” her backup singer Mary Fielder said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “To hear about the Queen all your life and then there she is. The Queen told Dolly she enjoyed the show.”
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Parton joked about the rhinestones on her gloves when compared to the real diamonds Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip would own. This got a laugh out of Prince Philip.
- 7/27/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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A lot of the soft-rock from the 1970s isn’t generally considered classic rock, but when those songs are good they’re really good. For example, Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold” is indisputably one of the best songs ever recorded. Young’s producer revealed what he thought of the track when he first heard it.
The producer of Neil Young’s ‘Heart of Gold’ made a prediction about it
Elliot Mazer produced Harvest, one of Young’s most important records. During a 2011 interview with AnalogPlanet, Mazer revealed what he thought of “Heart of Gold.” “I knew ‘Heart of Gold’ was a hit when Neil played it,” he said. “He wrote it on piano and performed it on some solo shows. His songs are generally an overpowering feeling.”
Mazer discussed working alongside other musicians while Young crafted “Heart of Gold.” “Kenny, Drummond, Ben, Teddy and I are in the control room,...
The producer of Neil Young’s ‘Heart of Gold’ made a prediction about it
Elliot Mazer produced Harvest, one of Young’s most important records. During a 2011 interview with AnalogPlanet, Mazer revealed what he thought of “Heart of Gold.” “I knew ‘Heart of Gold’ was a hit when Neil played it,” he said. “He wrote it on piano and performed it on some solo shows. His songs are generally an overpowering feeling.”
Mazer discussed working alongside other musicians while Young crafted “Heart of Gold.” “Kenny, Drummond, Ben, Teddy and I are in the control room,...
- 7/27/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Fans taking a look at a preorder page for Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion got an unexpected sneak peek at what appeared to be a list of guests on the singer’s new album. According to an image originally listed on Target’s website, and captured by fans on X, Malone will feature country icons such as Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, and Brad Paisley on his upcoming LP.
The leaked image listed several of the other guests on the highly-anticipated project, including Billy Strings, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton,...
The leaked image listed several of the other guests on the highly-anticipated project, including Billy Strings, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton,...
- 7/26/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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Award-winning singer, Oscar-winning actress, all-around entertainer, and Twitter icon Cher has announced a two-part memoir, titled Cher: The Memoir. The first half of the story will arrive on November 19th via HarperCollins. Pre-orders are ongoing.
Described as a book showcasing “her trademark honesty and humor,” the first part of the memoir series will trace Cher’s childhood years, dreams of fame, her relationship with her mother, and the experience of meeting and later marrying longtime creative partner Sonny Bono. “Cher: The Memoir reveals the daughter, the sister, the wife, the lover, the mother, and the superstar,” the description reads. “It is a life too immense for only one book.”
Cher: The Memoir – Part One will be available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and Kindle format. Check out the cover artwork below.
Cher achieved another huge milestone this year when she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — even after...
Described as a book showcasing “her trademark honesty and humor,” the first part of the memoir series will trace Cher’s childhood years, dreams of fame, her relationship with her mother, and the experience of meeting and later marrying longtime creative partner Sonny Bono. “Cher: The Memoir reveals the daughter, the sister, the wife, the lover, the mother, and the superstar,” the description reads. “It is a life too immense for only one book.”
Cher: The Memoir – Part One will be available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and Kindle format. Check out the cover artwork below.
Cher achieved another huge milestone this year when she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — even after...
- 7/25/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Music
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Beyonce turned heads as she hit up a beach in the swanky French resort town of Cannes back in 2014. Soaking up the sun with husband Jay-Z and spending time with her family that summer, the queen of R&b sizzled in a tiny snakeskin bikini and elaborate sarong, quickly making headlines for her display as she flaunted her sizzling figure. Squeezing her curves into an impossibly tight swimsuit as she wore a loud printed skirt and chic bangle jewelry, Bey nailed her summer style, although some fans did wonder if her swimwear was even comfortable. The photos, published by The Daily Mail, were also shared by Elle on X, and they're still live.
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Beyonce turned heads as she hit up a beach in the swanky French resort town of Cannes back in 2014. Soaking up the sun with husband Jay-Z and spending time with her family that summer, the queen of R&b sizzled in a tiny snakeskin bikini and elaborate sarong, quickly making headlines for her display as she flaunted her sizzling figure. Squeezing her curves into an impossibly tight swimsuit as she wore a loud printed skirt and chic bangle jewelry, Bey nailed her summer style, although some fans did wonder if her swimwear was even comfortable. The photos, published by The Daily Mail, were also shared by Elle on X, and they're still live.
Beyonce Stuns In Summer Bikini On The Beach
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- 7/25/2024
- by Evie Scott
- The Blast
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Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in August. The Max August 2024 lineup includes season three of the HBO Original Industry and the HBO Original City of God: The Fight Rages On.
The August schedule also includes the sports documentary series Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears and the documentaries Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes and Chimp Crazy. A curated list of horror films and series is also available.
Featured Programming
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (HBO Original Documentary)
Debuts August 3 at 8 p.m. Et
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes allows Elizabeth Taylor’s own voice to narrate her story, inviting audiences to rediscover not just a megastar of Hollywood’s Golden Age but a complex woman who navigated lifelong fame, personal identity, and public scrutiny on a global stage from early childhood.
The August schedule also includes the sports documentary series Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears and the documentaries Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes and Chimp Crazy. A curated list of horror films and series is also available.
Featured Programming
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (HBO Original Documentary)
Debuts August 3 at 8 p.m. Et
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes allows Elizabeth Taylor’s own voice to narrate her story, inviting audiences to rediscover not just a megastar of Hollywood’s Golden Age but a complex woman who navigated lifelong fame, personal identity, and public scrutiny on a global stage from early childhood.
- 7/24/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
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When Dolly Parton released her album Here You Come Again, she felt an overwhelming sense of trepidation about how her fans would react. While she had already been working to cross over onto the pop charts, this album was clearly a jump. Many of her fans enjoyed the music on the album, but they still found problems with the cover.
Dolly Parton’s fans did not like the cover of one of her celebrated albums
When Parton released Here You Come Again, she was acutely aware that it might upset her country fans. She said that this was not her intention, but she wanted to continue progressing with her sound.
“I am thankful for everything good that has happened to me. I will never neglect or turn my back on any person who has ever helped me,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash, adding, “I will give...
Dolly Parton’s fans did not like the cover of one of her celebrated albums
When Parton released Here You Come Again, she was acutely aware that it might upset her country fans. She said that this was not her intention, but she wanted to continue progressing with her sound.
“I am thankful for everything good that has happened to me. I will never neglect or turn my back on any person who has ever helped me,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash, adding, “I will give...
- 7/24/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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In the 1970s, Dolly Parton began to face some backlash in Nashville for the direction in which she was taking her career. Parton, who wanted success on the pop charts, became less of a fixture in the country music scene. She skipped one event, which a music executive said was a catastrophic mistake.
Dolly Parton made a major career mistake in the eyes of a music executive
In 1977, Parton was on tour at the same time that the Country Music Association was hosting Fan Fair. The event allowed fans to see live music, visit exhibit booths, and potentially meet artists. Parton wasn’t there, but fans believed she was after an announcement rang out saying she would be giving autographs at the RCA booth. While this wasn’t her fault, people grew frustrated with her.
“She had deserted her country music fans,” a Music Row executive said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
Dolly Parton made a major career mistake in the eyes of a music executive
In 1977, Parton was on tour at the same time that the Country Music Association was hosting Fan Fair. The event allowed fans to see live music, visit exhibit booths, and potentially meet artists. Parton wasn’t there, but fans believed she was after an announcement rang out saying she would be giving autographs at the RCA booth. While this wasn’t her fault, people grew frustrated with her.
“She had deserted her country music fans,” a Music Row executive said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
- 7/21/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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In the 1970s, Dolly Parton and her band toured constantly. They lived on the bus and in hotel rooms as Parton attempted to reach broader and broader audiences. The members of her band agreed that touring with Parton was a good job, so long as they could hold their position. Parton herself admitted that it wasn’t always easy to keep a job in her band.
Dolly Parton admitted that she was a tough boss to her band
As Parton worked to hone her sound as a solo artist, she hired and fired a series of musicians to accompany her on the road. According to her guitarist, Don Roth, Parton was a tough boss.
“First of all, everybody’s afraid they’re gonna get fired; there’s no stability,” Roth said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “Because if she doesn’t like you, and chances are she won’t,...
Dolly Parton admitted that she was a tough boss to her band
As Parton worked to hone her sound as a solo artist, she hired and fired a series of musicians to accompany her on the road. According to her guitarist, Don Roth, Parton was a tough boss.
“First of all, everybody’s afraid they’re gonna get fired; there’s no stability,” Roth said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “Because if she doesn’t like you, and chances are she won’t,...
- 7/20/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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In the 1970s, Dolly Parton took the stage at a New York concert in front of an array of celebrities. Major musicians, actors, and artists eagerly waited to hear Parton perform. While Parton was her typical self onstage, cracking jokes and singing songs about her upbringing, at least one critic believed the act was overly calculated. Parton’s guitarist shared why it may have come across this way.
Dolly Parton’s guitarist said she was very nervous at a concert in New York
In 1977, Parton played three shows at New York’s Bottom Line to audiences that included people like Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, and John Belushi. The crowd adored her, but one critic for the New Times believed Parton was overly concerned with “capturing attention than on rewarding it.” Parton’s guitarist, Don Roth, thought this resulted from nerves.
“I can tell you one thing,” Roth said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
Dolly Parton’s guitarist said she was very nervous at a concert in New York
In 1977, Parton played three shows at New York’s Bottom Line to audiences that included people like Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, and John Belushi. The crowd adored her, but one critic for the New Times believed Parton was overly concerned with “capturing attention than on rewarding it.” Parton’s guitarist, Don Roth, thought this resulted from nerves.
“I can tell you one thing,” Roth said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
- 7/20/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Want to travel through time with Reggie Watts? His new comedy special, Never Mind, dropping Saturday on the Veeps streaming service, takes you on a musical Tardis back to the 1990s. Watts’ sonic journey, from the Pov of the late 20th century, marvels at the dream of instant delivery, how expensive laser printers are and just how much he’s looking forward to Windows 98.
Watts recently talked to me about the new special, his comedy heroes and the perks of hanging with James Corden. Not surprisingly, he revealed that he preferred meeting Dolly Parton to Chevy Chase.
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“I love the idea of time travel. And I thought that the ‘90s were an interesting time because it was a transition into the modern internet. And I think it’s funny to set (my special) in another time period.”
“Absurdism and those types of comedy, I don’t think that’s...
Watts recently talked to me about the new special, his comedy heroes and the perks of hanging with James Corden. Not surprisingly, he revealed that he preferred meeting Dolly Parton to Chevy Chase.
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“I love the idea of time travel. And I thought that the ‘90s were an interesting time because it was a transition into the modern internet. And I think it’s funny to set (my special) in another time period.”
“Absurdism and those types of comedy, I don’t think that’s...
- 7/19/2024
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There is a new documentary coming from the director of Tiger King. As with the earlier Netflix movie, Chimp Crazy sees filmmaker Eric Goode once again reportedly lie and deceive people to get a shocking documentary feature out of it. This time, it is about a woman named Tonia Haddix, who owned a chimp named Tonka.
Here is what you need to know about the woman nicknamed the “Dolly Parton of chimps.”
Tiger King Director Brings Max Chimp Crazy
Eric Goode was one of the Tiger King directors and the person that Carole Baskin accused of deceiving her for the purpose of that documentary. While Goode said she knew it was more than just a documentary about Tiger King, she claims he made her think that was all it was about.
Chimp Crazy trailer | YouTube
Now, Goode is back with another documentary about someone else keeping an exotic animal as a pet.
Here is what you need to know about the woman nicknamed the “Dolly Parton of chimps.”
Tiger King Director Brings Max Chimp Crazy
Eric Goode was one of the Tiger King directors and the person that Carole Baskin accused of deceiving her for the purpose of that documentary. While Goode said she knew it was more than just a documentary about Tiger King, she claims he made her think that was all it was about.
Chimp Crazy trailer | YouTube
Now, Goode is back with another documentary about someone else keeping an exotic animal as a pet.
- 7/19/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
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When Dolly Parton attended the CMA Awards in 1977, she wasn’t an audience favorite. She had recently released the album New Harvest … First Gathering, which took Parton’s music in a new direction. The Nashville establishment resented her move to the pop charts and some people weren’t happy to see her at the show. When she arrived, heads turned because of her outfit.
Dolly Parton turned heads at an awards show
In 1977, Parton was nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year at the CMA Awards. She wore a red, floral patterned blouse with one fringed sleeve and a pair of pants in the same floral pattern. She adorned her hair with a large red flower. The look did not go over well with the audience.
“She came out there in that garb lookin’ like a peacock,” one person said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
Dolly Parton turned heads at an awards show
In 1977, Parton was nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year at the CMA Awards. She wore a red, floral patterned blouse with one fringed sleeve and a pair of pants in the same floral pattern. She adorned her hair with a large red flower. The look did not go over well with the audience.
“She came out there in that garb lookin’ like a peacock,” one person said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
- 7/18/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Billy Joel, Lionel Richie, Usher, Jay-Z and Selena Gomez are some of the music stars who scored major Emmy nominations for the 2024 Emmys.
Billy Joel: The 100th — Live at Madison Square Garden earned four nominations Wednesday, including outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) for Joel, who has won five Grammys and a Tony. Richie picked up a nomination for outstanding documentary or nonfiction special as an executive producer of The Greatest Night in Pop, which earned two other nominations. Richie has won an Oscar and four Grammys.
Gomez is a double nominee for Only Murders in the Building, including her first for outstanding lead actress in the comedy series. Her second nod is as one of the executive producers of the TV show in the outstanding comedy series category. Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino earned acting, writing and producing bids for Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
The Apple Music Super Bowl Lviii Halftime Show Starring Usher earned three nominations,...
Billy Joel: The 100th — Live at Madison Square Garden earned four nominations Wednesday, including outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) for Joel, who has won five Grammys and a Tony. Richie picked up a nomination for outstanding documentary or nonfiction special as an executive producer of The Greatest Night in Pop, which earned two other nominations. Richie has won an Oscar and four Grammys.
Gomez is a double nominee for Only Murders in the Building, including her first for outstanding lead actress in the comedy series. Her second nod is as one of the executive producers of the TV show in the outstanding comedy series category. Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino earned acting, writing and producing bids for Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
The Apple Music Super Bowl Lviii Halftime Show Starring Usher earned three nominations,...
- 7/17/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Shōgun, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building lead the way at the 2024 Emmy nominations, which were revealed this morning.
Below is a list of the programs with five or more noms, following by a full list of nominees and the number they received.
Related: Emmy Winners For Best Drama Since 1960: A Photo Gallery
Related: Here Are The Actors Who Have Won The Most Emmys: Photo Gallery
Related: Emmy Winners For Best Comedy Since 1952
Here is the full list of 2024 Emmy nominations by program:
25 Nominations
Shogun
23 Nominations
The Bear
21 Nominations
Only Murders In The Building
19 Nominations
True Detective: Night Country
18 Nominations
The Crown
17 Nominations
Saturday Night Live
16 Nominations
Fallout
Hacks
The Morning Show
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
15 Nominations
Fargo
13 Nominations
Ripley
11 Nominations
Baby Reindeer
Palm Royale
10 Nominations
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
Lessons In Chemistry
9 Nominations
Abbott Elementary
Slow Horses
8 Nominations
Jim Henson Idea Man
RuPaul’s Drag Race...
Below is a list of the programs with five or more noms, following by a full list of nominees and the number they received.
Related: Emmy Winners For Best Drama Since 1960: A Photo Gallery
Related: Here Are The Actors Who Have Won The Most Emmys: Photo Gallery
Related: Emmy Winners For Best Comedy Since 1952
Here is the full list of 2024 Emmy nominations by program:
25 Nominations
Shogun
23 Nominations
The Bear
21 Nominations
Only Murders In The Building
19 Nominations
True Detective: Night Country
18 Nominations
The Crown
17 Nominations
Saturday Night Live
16 Nominations
Fallout
Hacks
The Morning Show
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
15 Nominations
Fargo
13 Nominations
Ripley
11 Nominations
Baby Reindeer
Palm Royale
10 Nominations
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
Lessons In Chemistry
9 Nominations
Abbott Elementary
Slow Horses
8 Nominations
Jim Henson Idea Man
RuPaul’s Drag Race...
- 7/17/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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As part of Prime Day 2024, Amazon is offering major discounts on vinyl box sets from Nirvana, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Rush, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode, Daft Punk, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, Peter Gabriel, and more.
— Abba’s Vinyl Album Box Set is on sale for $111.11 (56% off)
— The Beatles’ Let It Be (Super Deluxe) vinyl box set is on sale for $119.97 (40% 0ff)
— Cher’s Believe (25th Anniversary Edition) is on sale for $65.70 (27% off)
— Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories (10th Anniversary) vinyl is on sale for $34.66 (31% off)
— Depeche Mode’s Sounds Of The Universe – The Singles box set is on sale for $124.22 (38% off)
— Dolly Parton’s Rockstar vinyl box set is on sale for $69.36 (30% off)
— Eagles’ To the Limit: The Essential Collection vinyl box set is on sale for $111.70 (26% off)
— Eminem’s 8 Mile (Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture) (Deluxe Edition) is on sale for $40.69 (59% off...
— Abba’s Vinyl Album Box Set is on sale for $111.11 (56% off)
— The Beatles’ Let It Be (Super Deluxe) vinyl box set is on sale for $119.97 (40% 0ff)
— Cher’s Believe (25th Anniversary Edition) is on sale for $65.70 (27% off)
— Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories (10th Anniversary) vinyl is on sale for $34.66 (31% off)
— Depeche Mode’s Sounds Of The Universe – The Singles box set is on sale for $124.22 (38% off)
— Dolly Parton’s Rockstar vinyl box set is on sale for $69.36 (30% off)
— Eagles’ To the Limit: The Essential Collection vinyl box set is on sale for $111.70 (26% off)
— Eminem’s 8 Mile (Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture) (Deluxe Edition) is on sale for $40.69 (59% off...
- 7/17/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
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Dolly Parton has announced a surprising new partnership with a popular discount retailer. The iconic singer-songwriter, known for her big hair, bigger personality, and even bigger heart, is launching an exclusive line of merchandise with the budget-friendly chain. Keep reading for all the details.
“I Will Always Love You” Singer Launches Wine Brand
Dolly Parton has a lot of tricks up her sleeves. She’s been entertaining people since she was a teenager. The country music legend released a rock album last year that dominated the charts. The iconic singer is also an accomplished actress who may appear in the upcoming 9 to 5 reboot produced by Jennifer Aniston.
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But Dolly Parton is more than just an entertainer. She is well-known for her philanthropy. She started the Imagination Library in 1995 to provide free books for children in the county in Tennessee where she grew up.
Almost 30 years later,...
“I Will Always Love You” Singer Launches Wine Brand
Dolly Parton has a lot of tricks up her sleeves. She’s been entertaining people since she was a teenager. The country music legend released a rock album last year that dominated the charts. The iconic singer is also an accomplished actress who may appear in the upcoming 9 to 5 reboot produced by Jennifer Aniston.
Dolly Parton/Credit: YouTube
But Dolly Parton is more than just an entertainer. She is well-known for her philanthropy. She started the Imagination Library in 1995 to provide free books for children in the county in Tennessee where she grew up.
Almost 30 years later,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
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For his follow-up to “Tiger King,” documentary filmmaker Eric Goode is returning to the wild world of exotic animal trading and the strange human characters who populate it.
“Chimp Crazy” is a four-part docuseries that will premiere Aug. 18 on HBO and Max. HBO released a trailer on Tuesday. It tells the story of Tonia Haddix, a nurse-turned-exotic animal broker from Missouri, and Tonka, a 32-year-old retired Hollywood chimpanzee who comes under her care. Haddix, an eccentric woman who refers to herself as “the Dolly Parton of chimps,” loves Tonka more than her children, and will do anything to protect him and her other chimps from people who want to take them away from her. When Tonka goes missing, things get really crazy. PETA gets involved, and so does Alan Cumming, who starred with Tonka in the 1997 film “Buddy.” As the truth about Tonka comes to light, so does a whole...
“Chimp Crazy” is a four-part docuseries that will premiere Aug. 18 on HBO and Max. HBO released a trailer on Tuesday. It tells the story of Tonia Haddix, a nurse-turned-exotic animal broker from Missouri, and Tonka, a 32-year-old retired Hollywood chimpanzee who comes under her care. Haddix, an eccentric woman who refers to herself as “the Dolly Parton of chimps,” loves Tonka more than her children, and will do anything to protect him and her other chimps from people who want to take them away from her. When Tonka goes missing, things get really crazy. PETA gets involved, and so does Alan Cumming, who starred with Tonka in the 1997 film “Buddy.” As the truth about Tonka comes to light, so does a whole...
- 7/16/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
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The HBO Original four-part documentary series Chimp Crazy, produced and directed by filmmaker Eric Goode (Tiger King), will debut on Sunday, August 18 (10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes will debut on subsequent Sundays at the same time.
Former nurse-turned-exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix, who refers to herself as the “Dolly Parton of chimps,” spends her days caring for animals in captivity. However, her limitless love for one chimpanzee in particular spins into a wild cat-and-mouse game with authorities and an animal rights group.
Tonka and Tonia Haddix
Through Tonia’s and other “chimp mom” experiences, Chimp Crazy reveals the singular bonds that form between owners and their highly intelligent great ape pets. The series exposes the risks humans take when they try to raise these animals as members of their family and the risks to...
Former nurse-turned-exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix, who refers to herself as the “Dolly Parton of chimps,” spends her days caring for animals in captivity. However, her limitless love for one chimpanzee in particular spins into a wild cat-and-mouse game with authorities and an animal rights group.
Tonka and Tonia Haddix
Through Tonia’s and other “chimp mom” experiences, Chimp Crazy reveals the singular bonds that form between owners and their highly intelligent great ape pets. The series exposes the risks humans take when they try to raise these animals as members of their family and the risks to...
- 7/16/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
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Event chair Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that longtime supporter of the cause and renowned award-winning songwriter Diane Warren will be honored with the “Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award” at The 38th Carousel of Hope Ball on October 5, 2024 at The Beverly Hilton.
Diabetes activist, songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Jam will be honored with the “Brass Ring Award”. Presented by Dexcom, the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (Cgm) for people with diabetes, the biennial event will once again bring together the biggest names from the film, television, music, and business industries to support increasing awareness of type 1 diabetes, and raise funds for clinical care, prevention, and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
“I have attended the Carousel of Hope Ball many times and am honored and flattered to have been selected to receive the ‘Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award’ and to...
Diabetes activist, songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Jam will be honored with the “Brass Ring Award”. Presented by Dexcom, the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (Cgm) for people with diabetes, the biennial event will once again bring together the biggest names from the film, television, music, and business industries to support increasing awareness of type 1 diabetes, and raise funds for clinical care, prevention, and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
“I have attended the Carousel of Hope Ball many times and am honored and flattered to have been selected to receive the ‘Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award’ and to...
- 7/16/2024
- Look to the Stars
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Luke Gilford heard Dolly Parton’s voice over the speakers while attending a 2016 Pride event in Northern California, so he followed the music. Once he located the source, he also discovered a group of people that would change his life and the trajectory of his career.
“It was this electric charge,” explained Gilford of seeing members of the International Gay Rodeo Association in a booth. “I could tell that they were real cowboys and not the Village People, and it blew my mind. I think that’s many people’s first reaction because you realize that there really are gay cowboys. They convinced me to go to New Mexico the very next weekend. I went and it blew my mind and my heart wide open. I was hooked.”
The chance encounter led to a four-year journey during which time Gilford criss-crossed the Southern United States while accompanying the group to...
“It was this electric charge,” explained Gilford of seeing members of the International Gay Rodeo Association in a booth. “I could tell that they were real cowboys and not the Village People, and it blew my mind. I think that’s many people’s first reaction because you realize that there really are gay cowboys. They convinced me to go to New Mexico the very next weekend. I went and it blew my mind and my heart wide open. I was hooked.”
The chance encounter led to a four-year journey during which time Gilford criss-crossed the Southern United States while accompanying the group to...
- 7/16/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Billie’S Bedtime Story
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is joining the roster of celebrity readers for the CBeebies Bedtime Story slot on BBC pre-school network CBeebies. Eilish will read “This Moose Belongs to Me” by author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. The story follows Wilfred, a young boy who believes he owns a moose named Marcel. Eilish introduces the tale by sharing her love for both music and nature.
The narrative takes a turn when someone else claims ownership of Marcel during a woodland adventure, teaching Wilfred a valuable lesson. Eilish summarizes the moral, stating: “We need to look after beautiful, wild creatures like Marcel, but we also need to let them do their own thing.”
Eilish will make her debut on the popular children’s program on July 19. CBeebies Bedtime Story, a staple of British children’s television since 2002, airs weekdays on CBeebies and is available on BBC iPlayer. The...
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is joining the roster of celebrity readers for the CBeebies Bedtime Story slot on BBC pre-school network CBeebies. Eilish will read “This Moose Belongs to Me” by author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. The story follows Wilfred, a young boy who believes he owns a moose named Marcel. Eilish introduces the tale by sharing her love for both music and nature.
The narrative takes a turn when someone else claims ownership of Marcel during a woodland adventure, teaching Wilfred a valuable lesson. Eilish summarizes the moral, stating: “We need to look after beautiful, wild creatures like Marcel, but we also need to let them do their own thing.”
Eilish will make her debut on the popular children’s program on July 19. CBeebies Bedtime Story, a staple of British children’s television since 2002, airs weekdays on CBeebies and is available on BBC iPlayer. The...
- 7/15/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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Playing a Marvel hero presents its own set of difficulties. These expectations put immense pressure on the actors to focus more on their physique as well as the storyline of the movie. Adding to this is Paul Rud, whose stringent diet for Ant-Man 3 demonstrated his dedication to the role.
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When compared to the extraordinarily high standards of the MCU, the film fell short of showcasing its brilliance on screen. While the fans might have not liked the superhero movie to that extent, the terrible diet and exercise routine that Rudd went through to prepare for his character proved that no one could despise him.
The rigid schedule Paul Rudd adhered to play Scott Lang in Ant-Man 3
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen actors go to all lengths in order to achieve their desired superhero body. Being no different from this, Paul...
Paul Rudd in Ant-Man (2015) || Walt Disney Studios
When compared to the extraordinarily high standards of the MCU, the film fell short of showcasing its brilliance on screen. While the fans might have not liked the superhero movie to that extent, the terrible diet and exercise routine that Rudd went through to prepare for his character proved that no one could despise him.
The rigid schedule Paul Rudd adhered to play Scott Lang in Ant-Man 3
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen actors go to all lengths in order to achieve their desired superhero body. Being no different from this, Paul...
- 7/14/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
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Dolly Parton just sold her cozy mountain home in California. The home, which is actually a rustic and beautiful cabin, was sold this month, and Parton sold it for a very low cost compared to other California properties of a similar size.
Here is what Dolly got for the house and what you need to know about it.
Dolly Parton Sells California Mountain Home
Dolly Parton sold her mountain home in California, with the deal closing on July 1. According to reports, Dolly received $585,000 the 1,800-square-foot cabin in Idyllwild, California.
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This is a little over the median listing price for homes in the town. However, the average price per sq ft in the area is $411 (via Realtor.com), which means Dolly got $154,800 less than the average house listing. However, this is Dolly Parton, and she has never cared about how much money she can keep.
The cabin itself...
Here is what Dolly got for the house and what you need to know about it.
Dolly Parton Sells California Mountain Home
Dolly Parton sold her mountain home in California, with the deal closing on July 1. According to reports, Dolly received $585,000 the 1,800-square-foot cabin in Idyllwild, California.
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This is a little over the median listing price for homes in the town. However, the average price per sq ft in the area is $411 (via Realtor.com), which means Dolly got $154,800 less than the average house listing. However, this is Dolly Parton, and she has never cared about how much money she can keep.
The cabin itself...
- 7/12/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- Country Music Alley
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Scarlett Johansson is certainly one of the most accomplished A-list actresses in the industry with several hits and accolades throughout her career. The actress has balanced her films with the right amount of franchise blockbusters and character-driven dramas that have shown her versatility as an actor. After doing big Marvel films, she makes sure to do dramas like Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit.
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The latter was a collaborative effort involving her and fellow Marvel star Taika Waititi who is also a talented filmmaker. The director encountered a creative standstill during one of the scenes while the crew and actors were waiting for the shot. However, instead of getting restless and complaining, Johansson’s class act won the respect of the director.
Scarlett Johansson Proved To Be The Perfect Creative Partner For Taika Waititi on Jojo Rabbit...
Taika Waititi plays a highly exaggerated version of Hitler in Jojo Rabbit | Fox Searchlight Pictures
The latter was a collaborative effort involving her and fellow Marvel star Taika Waititi who is also a talented filmmaker. The director encountered a creative standstill during one of the scenes while the crew and actors were waiting for the shot. However, instead of getting restless and complaining, Johansson’s class act won the respect of the director.
Scarlett Johansson Proved To Be The Perfect Creative Partner For Taika Waititi on Jojo Rabbit...
- 7/11/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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It’s a sweltering July morning in Nashville and Haliey Welch has just ordered her first ever café Cubano. Sitting in a booth at a nearly empty Pinewood Social, a usually bustling tourist hotspot overlooking the Cumberland River, she takes a sip of the sugary concoction and makes an exaggerated expression of delight, as if she’s just tasted liquid gold. “Chelsea!” she hollers to her friend, Chelsea Bradford, one booth over. “You have to try some of this!”
Since a video of Welch uttering the now immortal sound “hawk...
Since a video of Welch uttering the now immortal sound “hawk...
- 7/11/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
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In the past, Dolly’s theme park, Dollywood, has landed behind the Mouse on various lists. However, TripAdvisor has solidly put her place ahead of Walt’s Orlando destination in 2024!
Dolly Parton’s official website reports that Dollywood has been awarded the illustrious title of the #1 theme park in the United States! It also claimed the #8 spot when compared to all global parks.
So, how did other US parks measure up? Well, Disney’s properties aren’t even in 2nd place:
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Tampa represent! I still think our Busch Gardens is underrated regarding value and ride diversity. Oh, and free beer!
Understandably, Dollywood is placed lower on the list than other destinations worldwide. What did surprise me, though, was...
Dolly Parton’s official website reports that Dollywood has been awarded the illustrious title of the #1 theme park in the United States! It also claimed the #8 spot when compared to all global parks.
So, how did other US parks measure up? Well, Disney’s properties aren’t even in 2nd place:
Dollywood Universal’s Islands of Adventure Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park (Orlando) Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Studios Florida (Orlando) Silver Dollar City Funland Fun Spot America Santa’s Village Busch Gardens Tampa
Tampa represent! I still think our Busch Gardens is underrated regarding value and ride diversity. Oh, and free beer!
Understandably, Dollywood is placed lower on the list than other destinations worldwide. What did surprise me, though, was...
- 7/11/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
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Dolly Parton has been a much-loved public figure for decades, but she once found herself on the wrong side of public opinion after releasing an album. Parton had achieved success in Nashville, but she hoped for more from her career. As she attempted to gain crossover recognition, she tried to land on the pop charts. This frustrated many people in the Nashville music community.
Dolly Parton ruffled some feathers in Nashville after releasing an album
In 1977, Parton released the album New Harvest … First Gathering, her first self-produced project. With it, she specifically aimed to land on the pop charts. She was working with a new management team, one based in Los Angeles, and hoped they would help her grow as an artist. It was a good gamble to make; their involvement in her career helped expand Parton’s audience.
Their involvement in her career meant Parton began working with new people in LA,...
Dolly Parton ruffled some feathers in Nashville after releasing an album
In 1977, Parton released the album New Harvest … First Gathering, her first self-produced project. With it, she specifically aimed to land on the pop charts. She was working with a new management team, one based in Los Angeles, and hoped they would help her grow as an artist. It was a good gamble to make; their involvement in her career helped expand Parton’s audience.
Their involvement in her career meant Parton began working with new people in LA,...
- 7/10/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Viola Davis is going from an award-winning actress to teaming up with a best-selling author for a new novel collaboration.
The 58-year-old is currently working alongside James Patterson, 77, to co-write a new story, which has yet to be named, centered around an influential figure facing a crucial decision.
This new project comes two years after Viola Davis released her own memoir.
Viola Davis To Become An Author Mega
The "How To Get Away With Murder" actress is teaming up with James Patterson to co-write a novel, which will be set in “present-day rural South,” according to People Magazine.
According to the book's synopsis, it tells the story of a "dynamic and brilliant" female judge, Mary Stone, poised to make a decision that will have "seismic repercussions" for her small county and potentially the entire nation.
"James' ability to weave compelling narratives with depth and suspense is unparalleled, and I...
Viola Davis is going from an award-winning actress to teaming up with a best-selling author for a new novel collaboration.
The 58-year-old is currently working alongside James Patterson, 77, to co-write a new story, which has yet to be named, centered around an influential figure facing a crucial decision.
This new project comes two years after Viola Davis released her own memoir.
Viola Davis To Become An Author Mega
The "How To Get Away With Murder" actress is teaming up with James Patterson to co-write a novel, which will be set in “present-day rural South,” according to People Magazine.
According to the book's synopsis, it tells the story of a "dynamic and brilliant" female judge, Mary Stone, poised to make a decision that will have "seismic repercussions" for her small county and potentially the entire nation.
"James' ability to weave compelling narratives with depth and suspense is unparalleled, and I...
- 7/9/2024
- by Kelly Coffey-Behrens
- The Blast
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Fly Me to the Moon, Scarlett Johansson’s upcoming rom-com, deals with moon landing conspiracy theories. However, when Johansson was asked about any conspiracy theories she personally believed in, the actress had a wild choice for a favorite one.
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It has been long rumored that Dolly Parton has full-sleeved tattoos on both her arms, something that Scarlett Johansson is fascinated by. Speaking with People Magazine, the Avengers: Endgame alum revealed that she had put some thought into it, wondering if it’s true.
Scarlett Johansson does not consider herself a conspiracy theorist Scarlett Johansson in Lucy (2014) || Universal Pictures
Speaking with People when asked about a conspiracy theory that she finds particularly interesting, Scarlett Johansson mentioned that she preferred a theory that came out of Hollywood itself. She said:
I don’t know. I’m so not a conspiracy theorist. I’m like,...
Scarlett Johansson in Captain America: The Winter Soldier || Marvel Studios
It has been long rumored that Dolly Parton has full-sleeved tattoos on both her arms, something that Scarlett Johansson is fascinated by. Speaking with People Magazine, the Avengers: Endgame alum revealed that she had put some thought into it, wondering if it’s true.
Scarlett Johansson does not consider herself a conspiracy theorist Scarlett Johansson in Lucy (2014) || Universal Pictures
Speaking with People when asked about a conspiracy theory that she finds particularly interesting, Scarlett Johansson mentioned that she preferred a theory that came out of Hollywood itself. She said:
I don’t know. I’m so not a conspiracy theorist. I’m like,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
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Close friends for two decades, Eva Longoria and Lauren Sánchez have engaged in countless phone conversations over the years — but this, as far as we know, is the first to be recorded.
Longoria is one of this year’s recipients of the Bezos Courage & Civility Award, a massive charitable grant that Sánchez and her fiancé, Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos, have been giving to philanthropic activists for the past three years (previous recipients include Dolly Parton, José Andrés and Van Jones). The former Desperate Housewives star now has just 10 years to find a worthy charitable cause on which to spend that money, but fortunately there’s one with her name written all over it: the Eva Longoria Foundation, a nonprofit, founded in 2012, providing Latino women and girls with educational programs, scholarships, mentorships, microloans and other support.
THR eavesdropped on a recent chat between the Land of Women actress and Sánchez,...
Longoria is one of this year’s recipients of the Bezos Courage & Civility Award, a massive charitable grant that Sánchez and her fiancé, Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos, have been giving to philanthropic activists for the past three years (previous recipients include Dolly Parton, José Andrés and Van Jones). The former Desperate Housewives star now has just 10 years to find a worthy charitable cause on which to spend that money, but fortunately there’s one with her name written all over it: the Eva Longoria Foundation, a nonprofit, founded in 2012, providing Latino women and girls with educational programs, scholarships, mentorships, microloans and other support.
THR eavesdropped on a recent chat between the Land of Women actress and Sánchez,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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An Ohio woman was scammed out of $122,000 by an online imposter claiming to be former Journey vocalist Steve Perry.
According to the local Wkyc news outlet, the woman was contacted by the fake Perry via Facebook messenger in January, and the two kept correspondence over several months by messaging on WhatsApp. Claiming that he had a “business opportunity” — and that he “needed a woman in his life” — the scammer soon got the woman to start sending him money.
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By the time she wises up to what was happening, $122,000 had already slipped away — $50,000 in gift cards and $72,000 in the form of wire transfers to “various persons in various different states, designated by ‘Perry,’ through her bank,” according to the police report.
The final tipping point for the woman came when the fake Perry began getting more demanding, and asked for photos of her passport and driver’s license.
According to the local Wkyc news outlet, the woman was contacted by the fake Perry via Facebook messenger in January, and the two kept correspondence over several months by messaging on WhatsApp. Claiming that he had a “business opportunity” — and that he “needed a woman in his life” — the scammer soon got the woman to start sending him money.
Get Journey Tickets Here
By the time she wises up to what was happening, $122,000 had already slipped away — $50,000 in gift cards and $72,000 in the form of wire transfers to “various persons in various different states, designated by ‘Perry,’ through her bank,” according to the police report.
The final tipping point for the woman came when the fake Perry began getting more demanding, and asked for photos of her passport and driver’s license.
- 7/8/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
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On Tuesday, July 9, CBS Mornings welcomes retired track and field athlete Allyson Felix and singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton to the show. Allyson Felix, a retired American track and field athlete, joins the show to discuss her athletic career. Felix is the most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history and the […]
CBS Mornings: Allyson Felix, Dolly Parton...
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- 7/8/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
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In 1977, Dolly Parton released New Harvest … First Gathering, the first album she ever self-produced. The album was a success amongst fans and critics alike and helped Parton cross over to the pop charts. She shared why it meant so much to be able to release an album like this, and why it wouldn’t have mattered to her if it didn’t sell a single copy.
Dolly Parton shared why one album meant a great deal to her
After years of working with Porter Wagoner on his show and as her producer, Parton stepped out on her own with New Harvest … First Gathering. She said the experience of producing the album was very important to her.
“Even if it doesn’t sell a nickel’s worth, it will always be my special album, because it was the first time in my whole life I got to do something totally on my own,...
Dolly Parton shared why one album meant a great deal to her
After years of working with Porter Wagoner on his show and as her producer, Parton stepped out on her own with New Harvest … First Gathering. She said the experience of producing the album was very important to her.
“Even if it doesn’t sell a nickel’s worth, it will always be my special album, because it was the first time in my whole life I got to do something totally on my own,...
- 7/7/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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As Dolly Parton ascended to higher and higher levels of fame, some people — including her sister, Stella — complained that they never saw her anymore. Dolly said that this was in no way intentional; as her career grew, she had increasingly limited free time. Still, it was hard for her family members. Stella teared up as she spoke about the distance between herself and her sister.
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella said she rarely saw the singer
Though Dolly is the most successful member of her family, many of her relatives have pursued music careers. Stella is one of them, and she was often touring at the same time as Dolly. As a result, Stella said she hardly ever saw her sister. Even when they were in the same place for holidays, they were rarely alone together.
“I used to share a bedroom with Dolly, and now I never see her,...
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella said she rarely saw the singer
Though Dolly is the most successful member of her family, many of her relatives have pursued music careers. Stella is one of them, and she was often touring at the same time as Dolly. As a result, Stella said she hardly ever saw her sister. Even when they were in the same place for holidays, they were rarely alone together.
“I used to share a bedroom with Dolly, and now I never see her,...
- 7/6/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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In the 1970s, Dolly Parton toured with a number of other musicians as a way to build her fanbase and gain experience with her band. Some of these experiences were better than others. Parton’s band, for example, thought her tour with Willie Nelson was less than satisfactory. Her guitarist liked Parton’s tour with Mac Davis even less. He explained why he thought Davis and his band looked down on them.
Dolly Parton’s guitarist disliked the way one musician treated the band
When Parton fired her Travelin’ Family Band and hired a new group of musicians, people across Nashville bristled at the decision. To them, it represented Parton’s shift away from country music and onto the pop charts.
“Any time you make a change, you gotta pay the price,” she wrote in an advertisement for the album New Harvest … First Gathering (per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash...
Dolly Parton’s guitarist disliked the way one musician treated the band
When Parton fired her Travelin’ Family Band and hired a new group of musicians, people across Nashville bristled at the decision. To them, it represented Parton’s shift away from country music and onto the pop charts.
“Any time you make a change, you gotta pay the price,” she wrote in an advertisement for the album New Harvest … First Gathering (per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash...
- 7/5/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Amy Winehouse is one of the most beloved lyricists of her generation. Her passing at age 27 in 2011 shocked the world, and now fans can get a closer look at the talented but troubled singer in “Back to Black,” the new movie debuting on Peacock on Friday, July 5. The film follows Winehouse’s career, as well as her tumultuous relationships, giving viewers an intimate look at Winehouse and the issues that caused her life, and incredible career to be cut short. You can watch it with a Subscription to Peacock.
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The film centers on the story of Winehouse (Marisa Abela), from her early rise to fame in her days playing jazz clubs in the London borough of Camden to her days as a bestselling...
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The film centers on the story of Winehouse (Marisa Abela), from her early rise to fame in her days playing jazz clubs in the London borough of Camden to her days as a bestselling...
- 7/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
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Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson have been friends since her early days in Nashville. The pair have collaborated over the years on music and television. They even toured Texas together in the 1970s. While Parton never had a problem with Nelson himself, the tour was not her best. Members of her band recalled the difficulty of the tour, and her guitarist said it was “dumb” to have even gone on it.
Dolly Parton’s band said her tour with Willie Nelson was a mistake
In the 1970s, Parton, who was trying to expand her reach as a solo artist, joined Nelson on a tour of his native Texas. The crowds they performed to were largely there to see Nelson. They talked, drank, and shouted for Nelson as Parton tried to perform. It was a challenge both for her and her band.
“The Texas tour wasn’t one of the highlights when I was with her,...
Dolly Parton’s band said her tour with Willie Nelson was a mistake
In the 1970s, Parton, who was trying to expand her reach as a solo artist, joined Nelson on a tour of his native Texas. The crowds they performed to were largely there to see Nelson. They talked, drank, and shouted for Nelson as Parton tried to perform. It was a challenge both for her and her band.
“The Texas tour wasn’t one of the highlights when I was with her,...
- 7/4/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Country music icon Dolly Parton, renowned for her distinctive persona and legendary career, has recently captivated her fanbase with new photos of her sister, Rachel Parton George, who bears a striking resemblance to the singer.
In a heartwarming display of sisterly bond, Parton shared rare photographs on Instagram that showcased the duo in matching outfits as they enjoyed quality time together.
The snapshots, which showed the sister duo in both formal and casual attire, have sent shockwaves through Parton’s devoted fan base, as many are overwhelmed by the uncanny resemblance the two siblings share.
“I had to do a double take!! Seeing double has never been so Beautiful!!” one fan exclaimed, which echoed the many sentiments offered by others who admired at the striking similarities between the sisters.
This acknowledgment comes on the heels of Parton’s announcement earlier this year regarding the future release of a collaborative cookbook,...
In a heartwarming display of sisterly bond, Parton shared rare photographs on Instagram that showcased the duo in matching outfits as they enjoyed quality time together.
The snapshots, which showed the sister duo in both formal and casual attire, have sent shockwaves through Parton’s devoted fan base, as many are overwhelmed by the uncanny resemblance the two siblings share.
“I had to do a double take!! Seeing double has never been so Beautiful!!” one fan exclaimed, which echoed the many sentiments offered by others who admired at the striking similarities between the sisters.
This acknowledgment comes on the heels of Parton’s announcement earlier this year regarding the future release of a collaborative cookbook,...
- 7/4/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
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While Kylie Jenner was open about her anxieties during the past few episodes of The Kardashians, she is still living a very public life. As such, fans are slamming her most recent outing. Furthermore, they think she is showing stupid behavior and that she needs to stop advertising it.
Kylie Kardashian Shares Anxiety
During the past two episodes of The Kardashians, Kylie Jenner talked about the anxiety she felt on the way to Aspen. Before that, she was also overcome with tears after discussing being in the limelight all the time and hearing criticism since she was thirteen. Undeniably, she feels like people have the wrong idea of her and her family. But after she posts one recent event, fans aren’t letting up since they notice her joining in “dangerous” behaviors and then promoting it.
Kylie Jenner – Kuwtk Kylie Jenner Shares Khloe’s Fun Filled Night
On Kylie Jenner’s Instagram page,...
Kylie Kardashian Shares Anxiety
During the past two episodes of The Kardashians, Kylie Jenner talked about the anxiety she felt on the way to Aspen. Before that, she was also overcome with tears after discussing being in the limelight all the time and hearing criticism since she was thirteen. Undeniably, she feels like people have the wrong idea of her and her family. But after she posts one recent event, fans aren’t letting up since they notice her joining in “dangerous” behaviors and then promoting it.
Kylie Jenner – Kuwtk Kylie Jenner Shares Khloe’s Fun Filled Night
On Kylie Jenner’s Instagram page,...
- 7/3/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
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In the late 1970s, Dolly Parton irritated the country establishment in Nashville when she began seeking more mainstream success. Parton aimed for a spot on the pop charts, which some believed meant she was turning her back on true country music. Parton defended her decision, noting that she would always consider herself a country musician. She defended the genre against anyone who spoke ill of it.
Dolly Parton had a major problem with the way another artist talked about country music
When Parton began to seek crossover success, she hired a new management team from Los Angeles. This move, as well as the type of music she began releasing, rubbed some the wrong way. Parton said she would always consider herself a country musician, though.
“I will always be here, and I will always be able to help country music in many, many ways,” Parton said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
Dolly Parton had a major problem with the way another artist talked about country music
When Parton began to seek crossover success, she hired a new management team from Los Angeles. This move, as well as the type of music she began releasing, rubbed some the wrong way. Parton said she would always consider herself a country musician, though.
“I will always be here, and I will always be able to help country music in many, many ways,” Parton said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
- 7/3/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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