Over the years, Dolly Parton has placed much emphasis on how much she likes writing songs. While she loves to sing, she believes her true talent lies in her abilities as a songwriter. Parton writes every day and is able to finish more than one hit in a single writing session. She recalled that on her most prolific writing day ever, she ended up with over a dozen recordable songs.
Dolly Parton wrote a staggering number of songs in 1 day
Parton has said that she sets aside time to write every day, no matter where she is. It’s a normal, unshakeable part of her routine.
“Writing’s just as natural to me as getting up and cooking breakfast,” she told The New York Times. “I ain’t never far away from a pencil and paper or a tape recorder. I write every day, even when I’m on a plane,...
Dolly Parton wrote a staggering number of songs in 1 day
Parton has said that she sets aside time to write every day, no matter where she is. It’s a normal, unshakeable part of her routine.
“Writing’s just as natural to me as getting up and cooking breakfast,” she told The New York Times. “I ain’t never far away from a pencil and paper or a tape recorder. I write every day, even when I’m on a plane,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The June skies are clear as the Tribeca Festival gathers indie filmmakers from around the globe with a large slate of features and shorts, music, games, TV, audio storytelling and a major addition this year in De Niro Con, a tribute to the prolific actor and Tribeca co-founder.
The fest moved from April to June in part for the weather but that can’t be taken for granted — last year’s edition opened to a city blanketed with acrid smoke from Canadian wildfires as Mayor Eric Adams handed De Niro the key to the city at a press conference and Tribeca unveiled De Niro Con. Fan events and screenings with star power from Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Billy Crystal, Ben Stiller, David O. Russell, Christopher Walken and others will unspool over the last four days of the festival.
Other retrospectives and reunions will see Steven Spielberg screen and discuss his...
The fest moved from April to June in part for the weather but that can’t be taken for granted — last year’s edition opened to a city blanketed with acrid smoke from Canadian wildfires as Mayor Eric Adams handed De Niro the key to the city at a press conference and Tribeca unveiled De Niro Con. Fan events and screenings with star power from Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Billy Crystal, Ben Stiller, David O. Russell, Christopher Walken and others will unspool over the last four days of the festival.
Other retrospectives and reunions will see Steven Spielberg screen and discuss his...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Miley Cyrus Calls Her Fans Her ‘Kids’ As She Said This About Having Kids(Photo Credit –Instagram)
The beloved and iconic singer Miley Cyrus has recently had a detailed interview with W where she opened up about becoming a parent someday, her friendship with Beyonce, and how she reflects on her Disney child stardom as an adult.
The Flowers singer candidly admitted that her fans are her kids and she’s not sure if she wants to become a parent at 31. After her extensive interview with British Vogue in May 2023, Cyrus kept a low profile in 2024, keeping her private life protected.
Miley Cyrus On Not Having Kids
In the interview with W, Miley Cyrus admitted, “I’m 31 now, and I still don’t know if I want kids or not. I feel like my fans kind of are my kids in some way.” Her uncertainty about having kids was the...
The beloved and iconic singer Miley Cyrus has recently had a detailed interview with W where she opened up about becoming a parent someday, her friendship with Beyonce, and how she reflects on her Disney child stardom as an adult.
The Flowers singer candidly admitted that her fans are her kids and she’s not sure if she wants to become a parent at 31. After her extensive interview with British Vogue in May 2023, Cyrus kept a low profile in 2024, keeping her private life protected.
Miley Cyrus On Not Having Kids
In the interview with W, Miley Cyrus admitted, “I’m 31 now, and I still don’t know if I want kids or not. I feel like my fans kind of are my kids in some way.” Her uncertainty about having kids was the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Samridhi Goel
- KoiMoi
Jennifer Aniston is reportedly producing a new version of the 1980 flick 9 to 5. What does Dolly Parton think of the remake? Keep reading to see her reaction.
Jennifer Aniston Producing 9 to 5 Remake
Jennifer Aniston has taken more of a role behind the scenes than on camera in recent years. The Friends star has produced several projects but her latest might have mixed reactions. She is reportedly producing a remake of the movie 9 to 5.
The 1980 hit starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton as three secretaries forced to endure the sexual advances of their boss. The three join forces against their sexist boss and fantasize about various ways they would murder him.
It was Dolly Parton’s first acting role. She also wrote and recorded the movie’s theme, and “9 to 5” is still a bop.
Credit: YouTube
Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody is writing the script,...
Jennifer Aniston Producing 9 to 5 Remake
Jennifer Aniston has taken more of a role behind the scenes than on camera in recent years. The Friends star has produced several projects but her latest might have mixed reactions. She is reportedly producing a remake of the movie 9 to 5.
The 1980 hit starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton as three secretaries forced to endure the sexual advances of their boss. The three join forces against their sexist boss and fantasize about various ways they would murder him.
It was Dolly Parton’s first acting role. She also wrote and recorded the movie’s theme, and “9 to 5” is still a bop.
Credit: YouTube
Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody is writing the script,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton worked together on an album for the first time in 1987. Years before this, though, Harris was growing to be a big fan of Parton. She praised her voice and writing, noting that she could imbue her work with powerful emotions. Harris pointed to one song in particular that nearly brought tears to her eyes. She said it was so good that it almost wasn’t fair.
Emmylou Harris said a Dolly Parton song nearly made her weep
In the early days of Parton’s career, Harris spent so much time publicly praising her that Parton joked she should pay her for the good press.
“I just think she’s a marvelous writer,” Harris said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean, if nothing else, she’s a marvelous writer, and an incredible singer, but then she’s also amazing because of the way...
Emmylou Harris said a Dolly Parton song nearly made her weep
In the early days of Parton’s career, Harris spent so much time publicly praising her that Parton joked she should pay her for the good press.
“I just think she’s a marvelous writer,” Harris said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean, if nothing else, she’s a marvelous writer, and an incredible singer, but then she’s also amazing because of the way...
- 6/4/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tribeca Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal doesn’t follow a North Star as she and her team sift through tens of thousands of submissions each year. But as they whittle down those applicants to the 100 or so films comprising the final lineup, themes tend to emerge.
“It’s not like we set out to say, ‘This is what we want to do.’ As an activist film festival, we always look for [political] films,” says Rosenthal, who created Tribeca Festival with Robert De Niro in the wake of 9/11. “This year, there’s a mental health narrative. I don’t know if that’s a post-covid thing.”
Tribeca, now in its 23rd year, will take place from June 5-16 and highlight films led by Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone and Jenna Ortega. “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” a look at the fashion icon and entrepreneur, will open the festival, with anticipated documentaries about Prince,...
“It’s not like we set out to say, ‘This is what we want to do.’ As an activist film festival, we always look for [political] films,” says Rosenthal, who created Tribeca Festival with Robert De Niro in the wake of 9/11. “This year, there’s a mental health narrative. I don’t know if that’s a post-covid thing.”
Tribeca, now in its 23rd year, will take place from June 5-16 and highlight films led by Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone and Jenna Ortega. “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” a look at the fashion icon and entrepreneur, will open the festival, with anticipated documentaries about Prince,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Brent Lang and Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Mega
Miley Cyrus is back in the news as her new shoot for W Magazine turns heads. The 31-year-old singer had the magazine sticking her 2023-released "Flowers" hit in its headlines this week, and the Instagram-posted photos from the accompanying shoot quickly went viral. Showing off her figure in an array of designer looks, Miley stunned as she showed off new auburn locks, and one photo in particular has been turning heads. Getting cheeky in a pair of skimpy Gucci shorts, the Grammy winner flaunted her firm glutes as she posed for a rearview snap, one shared to the W Magazine Ig feed on Sunday.
Miley Cyrus Gets Cheeky In Gucci Shorts
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Miley Cyrus is back in the news as her new shoot for W Magazine turns heads. The 31-year-old singer had the magazine sticking her 2023-released "Flowers" hit in its headlines this week, and the Instagram-posted photos from the accompanying shoot quickly went viral. Showing off her figure in an array of designer looks, Miley stunned as she showed off new auburn locks, and one photo in particular has been turning heads. Getting cheeky in a pair of skimpy Gucci shorts, the Grammy winner flaunted her firm glutes as she posed for a rearview snap, one shared to the W Magazine Ig feed on Sunday.
Miley Cyrus Gets Cheeky In Gucci Shorts
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Scroll for the photo. Choosing an outfit from the designer she is signed to, Miley crossed her arms as she modeled a chic, navy blue...
- 6/3/2024
- by Evie Scott
- The Blast
Miley Cyrus apparently knows that beauty is pain — and no pain, no gain. In a recent interview with W Magazine, the pop star revealed that she, remarkably, works out in heels.
“My mantra is, like any athlete, ‘Practice how you perform.’ So that’s why I practice in my heels,” Cyrus said. “The gym looks really tough, but then I’ve got my ivory Gucci slingbacks because they remind me of Marilyn Monroe. I train in heels, mostly.”
Beyond practicing how she performs, the artist explained the decision to forgo traditional training shoes also has to do with bringing a sense of womanhood into the historically masculine setting. “I’m interested in feminizing the workout space, because so much of the workout equipment is ugly,” she told W.
Elsewhere in the interview, Cyrus detailed her personal relationships with Beyoncé and Dolly Parton, confirming the latter prefers fax as her primary mode of communication,...
“My mantra is, like any athlete, ‘Practice how you perform.’ So that’s why I practice in my heels,” Cyrus said. “The gym looks really tough, but then I’ve got my ivory Gucci slingbacks because they remind me of Marilyn Monroe. I train in heels, mostly.”
Beyond practicing how she performs, the artist explained the decision to forgo traditional training shoes also has to do with bringing a sense of womanhood into the historically masculine setting. “I’m interested in feminizing the workout space, because so much of the workout equipment is ugly,” she told W.
Elsewhere in the interview, Cyrus detailed her personal relationships with Beyoncé and Dolly Parton, confirming the latter prefers fax as her primary mode of communication,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Jonah Krueger
- Consequence - Music
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As a successful American actress, producer, and screenwriter, Jada Pinkett Smith has tackled her career head-on. Famous for her work in The Nutty Professor, A Different World, and Girls Trip, Jada also played Niobe in three of The Matrix films.
Eddie Murphy as Professor Sherman Klump / Buddy Love and Jada Pinkett as Carla Purty in the 1996 American comedy film The Nutty Professor (Credit: Universal Pictures)
As such a global hit, this woman has managed to shape her talent and success,...
As a successful American actress, producer, and screenwriter, Jada Pinkett Smith has tackled her career head-on. Famous for her work in The Nutty Professor, A Different World, and Girls Trip, Jada also played Niobe in three of The Matrix films.
Eddie Murphy as Professor Sherman Klump / Buddy Love and Jada Pinkett as Carla Purty in the 1996 American comedy film The Nutty Professor (Credit: Universal Pictures)
As such a global hit, this woman has managed to shape her talent and success,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Jan Stromsodd
- Your Next Shoes
Dolly Parton’s Make-Up Artist ‘Almost Fainted’ When She Saw the Major Change Parton Made to Her Hair
While the public rarely sees Dolly Parton without a wig on, the people close to her have seen her natural hair. The hairstyles she likes to achieve are easier to achieve with wigs, and she damaged her hair by continually dying it. Earlier in her career, though, she wore her natural hair long. When she made a major change to it, she nearly caused her make-up artist to faint.
Dolly Parton made a surprising change to her hair
Parton has been wearing wigs for years. She said that she began to rely on hair pieces as soon as she could.
“I always wore my hair all teased up,” she wrote in the book, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics. “Whenever that style started, I was the first to get my hair all poofy. Then as soon as I could buy those hairpieces and wigs, I wanted them. For one thing,...
Dolly Parton made a surprising change to her hair
Parton has been wearing wigs for years. She said that she began to rely on hair pieces as soon as she could.
“I always wore my hair all teased up,” she wrote in the book, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics. “Whenever that style started, I was the first to get my hair all poofy. Then as soon as I could buy those hairpieces and wigs, I wanted them. For one thing,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton is sharing her husband, Carl Dean’s main marital rule that he lives by. It is something that he asked of his superstar wife early on and she has obliged ever since. So, what does Carl want from Dolly and is it a big ask? Keep reading for more details.
Dolly Parton Shares Husband’s One Main Marital Rule
Despite her immense success both onscreen and in the studio, Dolly Parton has been successful in her personal life. She married Carl Dean in 1966 and has never looked back. They are so committed to their life and love that they renewed their vows on their 50th wedding anniversary. Yet, as many fans have noticed, she is often seen on her own, promoting her products and such. Dolly shines but where is her husband of nearly sixty years? As it turns out, he does not care to be in the...
Dolly Parton Shares Husband’s One Main Marital Rule
Despite her immense success both onscreen and in the studio, Dolly Parton has been successful in her personal life. She married Carl Dean in 1966 and has never looked back. They are so committed to their life and love that they renewed their vows on their 50th wedding anniversary. Yet, as many fans have noticed, she is often seen on her own, promoting her products and such. Dolly shines but where is her husband of nearly sixty years? As it turns out, he does not care to be in the...
- 6/2/2024
- by Amanda Nowitz
- Country Music Alley
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner began working together in 1967 and formed a very close professional relationship. They had such good chemistry on The Porter Wagoner Show and in their duets that many wondered if they were having an affair. Parton denied this, but she admitted that they fought like a married couple. Wagoner was also extremely possessive over Parton. During an appearance on The Tonight Show, he didn’t allow anyone to ask her any questions.
Porter Wagoner didn’t let Dolly Parton talk during an interview
Part of the reason Wagoner hired Parton was for her image, and he wanted to make sure she kept up appearances. He was “totally protective — both of her and of her image,” said Nashville agent Dolores Smiley in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. He wouldn’t even allow her to appear on the cover of a magazine that included advertisements for clubs that served alcohol.
Porter Wagoner didn’t let Dolly Parton talk during an interview
Part of the reason Wagoner hired Parton was for her image, and he wanted to make sure she kept up appearances. He was “totally protective — both of her and of her image,” said Nashville agent Dolores Smiley in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. He wouldn’t even allow her to appear on the cover of a magazine that included advertisements for clubs that served alcohol.
- 6/2/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Country singer Dolly Parton has been married to Carl Dean for over five decades. How does she keep her marriage fresh? Read on for all the details.
Dolly Parton & Carl Dean Celebrate Marriage Anniversary
Dolly Parton married Carl Dean in 1966 against her family’s wishes. She was just 20 years old at the time, and her career was just getting started. A shocking 58 years later, the couple are still married, and happily!
While Dolly Parton has become a legend in country music and beyond, her husband has mostly stayed off the public radar. He rarely attends any events with her. However, she gets along just fine without a plus one.
Dolly Parton/Credit: YouTube
The “9 to 5” singer cited her husband as a reason why she retired from touring a few years ago. She wanted to stay home with her husband. Her unique upcoming interactive tour gives her the opportunity to do just that.
Dolly Parton & Carl Dean Celebrate Marriage Anniversary
Dolly Parton married Carl Dean in 1966 against her family’s wishes. She was just 20 years old at the time, and her career was just getting started. A shocking 58 years later, the couple are still married, and happily!
While Dolly Parton has become a legend in country music and beyond, her husband has mostly stayed off the public radar. He rarely attends any events with her. However, she gets along just fine without a plus one.
Dolly Parton/Credit: YouTube
The “9 to 5” singer cited her husband as a reason why she retired from touring a few years ago. She wanted to stay home with her husband. Her unique upcoming interactive tour gives her the opportunity to do just that.
- 6/2/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
Dolly Parton almost never steps out in public in casual clothes and natural makeup. The singer has favored towering wigs, bright eye makeup, and sequined clothing for most of her career. She believes this style suits her best, and hasn’t changed it much over the years. When asked why she doesn’t go out looking more natural, Parton said she thought her appearance would disappoint people.
Dolly Parton said she wouldn’t want to show the public her natural appearance
Practically every time Parton is in public, she wears eye-catching clothing, sparkling makeup, and a wig. She explained she was hesitant to appear otherwise because people have come to expect the look from her.
“See, that’s my gimmick,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “Me without my wig would be like Liberace in overalls. The public has come to expect me to look a certain way,...
Dolly Parton said she wouldn’t want to show the public her natural appearance
Practically every time Parton is in public, she wears eye-catching clothing, sparkling makeup, and a wig. She explained she was hesitant to appear otherwise because people have come to expect the look from her.
“See, that’s my gimmick,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “Me without my wig would be like Liberace in overalls. The public has come to expect me to look a certain way,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton was proud of building her career on her own terms, but she noted that two other musicians helped her go far. While Parton denied that either of these artists influenced the decisions she made in her career, she said the publicity they gave her didn’t hurt. She joked that they did so much to bring her attention that she should have put them on her payroll.
Dolly Parton said two musicians gave her great publicity
In the 1970s, both Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt recorded versions of Parton’s songs. Their covers were successful — Harris’ version of “To Daddy” hit number three on the country charts — and brought attention to Parton’s writing. Both artists also spoke glowingly about how much they liked Parton.
“They were into my music before I even met either one of ’em,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “And I think they’re super.
Dolly Parton said two musicians gave her great publicity
In the 1970s, both Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt recorded versions of Parton’s songs. Their covers were successful — Harris’ version of “To Daddy” hit number three on the country charts — and brought attention to Parton’s writing. Both artists also spoke glowingly about how much they liked Parton.
“They were into my music before I even met either one of ’em,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “And I think they’re super.
- 6/2/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1973, Dolly Parton released “Jolene.” The song became a major hit for Parton and found crossover success with a pop audience. When people complimented her on releasing a new type of song, she felt a bit frustrated. She had been trying to release songs like “Jolene” for years.
Dolly Parton had to fight to write songs like ‘Jolene’
In 1967, Parton began working with Porter Wagoner on The Porter Wagoner Show. In their years of collaboration, they released a number of duets together, and they consistently entered the Top 10 on country charts. “Jolene” was a solo effort by Parton, but she said Wagoner helped with the song.
“I have a big part of the arrangements in the main bulk of my songs, say like, I made up the little lick on the guitar, and it’s followed all the way through,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash, later adding,...
Dolly Parton had to fight to write songs like ‘Jolene’
In 1967, Parton began working with Porter Wagoner on The Porter Wagoner Show. In their years of collaboration, they released a number of duets together, and they consistently entered the Top 10 on country charts. “Jolene” was a solo effort by Parton, but she said Wagoner helped with the song.
“I have a big part of the arrangements in the main bulk of my songs, say like, I made up the little lick on the guitar, and it’s followed all the way through,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash, later adding,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sabrina Carpenter’s songs are some of the best pop music in recent memory. During an interview, the “Espresso” singer explained the first thing she does when she writes a song. She also revealed that she has mixed feelings about the expectations pop stars face.
Sabrina Carpenter begins writing songs with 1 thing
In a 2024 Interview Magazine article, Carpenter was asked how she came up with her song titles. “Ooh, good question,” she replied. “I choose the names of my songs by things I feel would jump out at me on a piece of paper, and usually my songs start with titles.” The “Nonsense” singer gave an interesting answer, as sometimes songwriters will only come up with song titles after the rest of their composition is complete.
Carpenter isn’t a big fan of the idea that pop songs have to be catchy and lyrically simple. The Work It star said...
Sabrina Carpenter begins writing songs with 1 thing
In a 2024 Interview Magazine article, Carpenter was asked how she came up with her song titles. “Ooh, good question,” she replied. “I choose the names of my songs by things I feel would jump out at me on a piece of paper, and usually my songs start with titles.” The “Nonsense” singer gave an interesting answer, as sometimes songwriters will only come up with song titles after the rest of their composition is complete.
Carpenter isn’t a big fan of the idea that pop songs have to be catchy and lyrically simple. The Work It star said...
- 6/2/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Beyoncé’s lyrics change to Dolly Parton’s classic song Jolene weren’t expected by the song’s composer, one Dolly Parton.
Parton revealed to E! News that she didn’t know Beyoncé was putting her own spin on the song.
“When they said she was gonna do Jolene, I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn’t. But I love what she did to it. And as a songwriter, you love the fact that people do your songs no matter how they do them.”
“Well, I think it was very bold of her,” Parton said.
Parton provided an introduction for Beyoncé’s version of Jolene on the Cowboy Carter album. “Hey, miss Honey Bey. It’s Dolly P. You know that hussy with the good hair you sang about? Reminded me of someone I knew back when. Except she has flaming locks of auburn hair. Bless her heart.
Parton revealed to E! News that she didn’t know Beyoncé was putting her own spin on the song.
“When they said she was gonna do Jolene, I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn’t. But I love what she did to it. And as a songwriter, you love the fact that people do your songs no matter how they do them.”
“Well, I think it was very bold of her,” Parton said.
Parton provided an introduction for Beyoncé’s version of Jolene on the Cowboy Carter album. “Hey, miss Honey Bey. It’s Dolly P. You know that hussy with the good hair you sang about? Reminded me of someone I knew back when. Except she has flaming locks of auburn hair. Bless her heart.
- 6/1/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
When imagining Dolly Parton, the first word that comes to mind likely isn’t “modest.” The singer favors tight, revealing clothing, bright makeup, and towering wigs. According to those who knew her, though, Parton took modesty seriously. Her friends said that though Parton dressed a certain way, she was modest when it came to her body.
Dolly Parton was surprisingly modest, according to her friends
When Parton began to appear on The Porter Wagoner Show, she turned to seamstress Judy Hunt and designer Lucy Adams to build her a custom wardrobe. These women got to know Parton’s measurements well, but they never saw her body.
“She’s V-e-r-y modest, yes sir!” Hunt said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean she’ll turn that back! Go off in another room! You’re not gonna see her with no clothes on. Now, you can see her in her pantyhose,...
Dolly Parton was surprisingly modest, according to her friends
When Parton began to appear on The Porter Wagoner Show, she turned to seamstress Judy Hunt and designer Lucy Adams to build her a custom wardrobe. These women got to know Parton’s measurements well, but they never saw her body.
“She’s V-e-r-y modest, yes sir!” Hunt said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean she’ll turn that back! Go off in another room! You’re not gonna see her with no clothes on. Now, you can see her in her pantyhose,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Truly, Truly, absence makes the heart grow fonder just ask Dolly Parton and she’ll tell you. In an exclusive interview with E! News’ Keltie Knight and Justin Sylvester, the “Jolene” singer shared the secret to her successful marriage to her husband Carl Dean.
Over the years, lots of Parton’s fans have been dying to see who the country singer has been sharing her forever with but haven’t had much luck, and that’s because Dean is a very private person who prefers to live out of the spotlight.
The couple tied the knot on May 30, 1966, and since then till date, they’ve been going stronger. It’s been 57 years and counting yet there has never been any news or scandal about their union.
Speaking with Knight and Sylvester at Dollywood’s new “The Dolly Parton Experience” in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the “9 To 5” singer revealed that one...
Over the years, lots of Parton’s fans have been dying to see who the country singer has been sharing her forever with but haven’t had much luck, and that’s because Dean is a very private person who prefers to live out of the spotlight.
The couple tied the knot on May 30, 1966, and since then till date, they’ve been going stronger. It’s been 57 years and counting yet there has never been any news or scandal about their union.
Speaking with Knight and Sylvester at Dollywood’s new “The Dolly Parton Experience” in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the “9 To 5” singer revealed that one...
- 6/1/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
Lily Tomlin Weighs In On Jennifer Aniston’ 9 To 5′ Remake ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Lily Tomlin, one of three stars in the iconic 1980 movie 9 to 5, recently told People magazine that she felt “rejected” after the announcement of Jennnifer Aniston’s remake. The film, which starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin and featured the iconic Dolly Parton theme song, was a comedy masterclass about the corporate world riddled with sexism.
Earlier this year, Jennifer Aniston’s production banner Echo Films announced that a reboot is in the works at 20th Century Studios. In a recent interview with People, Lily Tomlin spoke about the sequel written by Oscar-winner Cody Diablo.
While Lily Tomlin wished Aniston the best with the reboot, the Grace and Frankie star also noted that she felt ‘rejected” by the announcement.
Trending Kris Jenner Defends Age Gap With Boyfriend Corey Gamble: “Age Is Just A Number…...
Lily Tomlin, one of three stars in the iconic 1980 movie 9 to 5, recently told People magazine that she felt “rejected” after the announcement of Jennnifer Aniston’s remake. The film, which starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin and featured the iconic Dolly Parton theme song, was a comedy masterclass about the corporate world riddled with sexism.
Earlier this year, Jennifer Aniston’s production banner Echo Films announced that a reboot is in the works at 20th Century Studios. In a recent interview with People, Lily Tomlin spoke about the sequel written by Oscar-winner Cody Diablo.
While Lily Tomlin wished Aniston the best with the reboot, the Grace and Frankie star also noted that she felt ‘rejected” by the announcement.
Trending Kris Jenner Defends Age Gap With Boyfriend Corey Gamble: “Age Is Just A Number…...
- 6/1/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Nonsense” is some of the most unusual pop music in recent memory. Interestingly, it was not Carpenter’s idea of a surefire hit. The “Espresso” singer revealed what was going through her head when she wrote the track and how she felt about the tune’s unexpected popularity.
Sabrina Carpenter worried ‘Nonsense’ would discredit her other songs
In a 2024 Interview Magazine article, Carpenter revealed what was going through her head when she wrote “Nonsense.” “I was at a really, really low point in my life about two years ago, so I was writing very few optimistic love songs,” she said. “That one always stuck out, but I felt like it might discredit some of the songs on the album that were about more sensitive subjects, so it almost didn’t make it in.
“People in the past had told me my music didn’t have symmetry, that...
Sabrina Carpenter worried ‘Nonsense’ would discredit her other songs
In a 2024 Interview Magazine article, Carpenter revealed what was going through her head when she wrote “Nonsense.” “I was at a really, really low point in my life about two years ago, so I was writing very few optimistic love songs,” she said. “That one always stuck out, but I felt like it might discredit some of the songs on the album that were about more sensitive subjects, so it almost didn’t make it in.
“People in the past had told me my music didn’t have symmetry, that...
- 6/1/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Lily Tomlin knows that a remake of the 1980 comedy classic 9 to 5 would be tricky. Particularly since the world she, Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton parodied has changed so much. And that’s why a sequel never happened.
“We had one official crack at the script,” Tomlin said in a People interview. “The draft just didn’t work for us. We couldn’t really see the work world today [in the pages]. People work from home. They take gig work. They don’t even know their boss. They’re at home!”
The trio ended up passing, with Parton telling Entertainment Tonight that the women had “dropped that whole idea.”
“I don’t think we’re going to do the sequel,” she said at the time. “We never could get the script where it was enough different than the first one, and that one turned out so good.”
Jennifer Aniston is producing a...
“We had one official crack at the script,” Tomlin said in a People interview. “The draft just didn’t work for us. We couldn’t really see the work world today [in the pages]. People work from home. They take gig work. They don’t even know their boss. They’re at home!”
The trio ended up passing, with Parton telling Entertainment Tonight that the women had “dropped that whole idea.”
“I don’t think we’re going to do the sequel,” she said at the time. “We never could get the script where it was enough different than the first one, and that one turned out so good.”
Jennifer Aniston is producing a...
- 6/1/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Lily Tomlin’s message to Jennifer Aniston and Diablo Cody: you’re going to have to work longer hours than “9 to 5” to update the 1980 film for the present day.
Tomlin told People magazine that expanding on the comedic revenge storyline that dealt with sexism in the workplace is a “tough” task for today’s corporate environment. Aniston’s production banner Echo Films announced in 2024 that a reboot is in the works at 20th Century Studios, with Oscar-winner Cody writing the script.
“It’s going to be tough to make [the movie] happen. My sympathies are with Jennifer and her writer Diablo, who is a good writer,” Tomlin said.
Tomlin also admitted that at first she felt “rejected” upon the announcement of the remake. She and fellow original “9 to 5” co-stars Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton had tried for decades to get a sequel made.
“I felt sort of...
Tomlin told People magazine that expanding on the comedic revenge storyline that dealt with sexism in the workplace is a “tough” task for today’s corporate environment. Aniston’s production banner Echo Films announced in 2024 that a reboot is in the works at 20th Century Studios, with Oscar-winner Cody writing the script.
“It’s going to be tough to make [the movie] happen. My sympathies are with Jennifer and her writer Diablo, who is a good writer,” Tomlin said.
Tomlin also admitted that at first she felt “rejected” upon the announcement of the remake. She and fellow original “9 to 5” co-stars Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton had tried for decades to get a sequel made.
“I felt sort of...
- 5/31/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Dolly Parton is giving her take on Beyoncé’s cover of her hit song “Jolene” on Beyoncé’s country album Cowboy Carter.
In an interview with E! News, Parton said she was surprised when she learned Beyoncé did not cover the original “Jolene” song on her Cowboy Carter album but rather offers her own rendition of it.
“I think it was very bold of her,” Parton told E! News of Beyoncé’s take. “When they said she was gonna do ‘Jolene,’ I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn’t. But I love what she did to it. And as a songwriter, you love the fact that people do your songs no matter how they do them.
“She wasn’t gonna go beg some other woman like I did,” Parton quipped. “‘Don’t steal my man.’ [Instead, Beyoncé says] ‘Shit, get out here, bitch. You ain’t stealin’ mine.'...
In an interview with E! News, Parton said she was surprised when she learned Beyoncé did not cover the original “Jolene” song on her Cowboy Carter album but rather offers her own rendition of it.
“I think it was very bold of her,” Parton told E! News of Beyoncé’s take. “When they said she was gonna do ‘Jolene,’ I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn’t. But I love what she did to it. And as a songwriter, you love the fact that people do your songs no matter how they do them.
“She wasn’t gonna go beg some other woman like I did,” Parton quipped. “‘Don’t steal my man.’ [Instead, Beyoncé says] ‘Shit, get out here, bitch. You ain’t stealin’ mine.'...
- 5/31/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner worked together for seven years. In that time, Parton went from a rising voice in Nashville to a recognizable star. Many people believed she had outgrown their working relationship and was ready to move into a solo career. Wagoner resented when people said Parton had been stuck in their partnership. He said that if anyone should have felt trapped, it was him.
Porter Wagoner said he felt like Dolly Parton trapped him
In 1967, Parton joined The Porter Wagoner Show as a singer. She signed to Wagoner’s record label, and the pair began to release successful duets together. It was a major opportunity for her, but by the early 1970s, she began to feel stuck. When interviewers pointed this out to Wagoner, he bristled.
“I feel like that trap was pretty nice to her,” he said, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “There were...
Porter Wagoner said he felt like Dolly Parton trapped him
In 1967, Parton joined The Porter Wagoner Show as a singer. She signed to Wagoner’s record label, and the pair began to release successful duets together. It was a major opportunity for her, but by the early 1970s, she began to feel stuck. When interviewers pointed this out to Wagoner, he bristled.
“I feel like that trap was pretty nice to her,” he said, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “There were...
- 5/31/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Celine Dion is reportedly looking forward to giving one last performance in a TV special. The performance will see the star revisit her greatest hits, taking fans on a journey through her impressive catalog.
Celine Dion – Hasn’t Given Up Hope On Singing Professionally Again
Celine Dion recently opened up about her struggle with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that was the reason she cancelled her tour dates last year and kept largely out of the public eye.
In the ‘I Am: Celie Dion’ documentary trailer, we saw the singer pushing herself and trying to recover from the disease, at least enough to return onstage, due to her desire to be with the people again.
According to sources, she’s been “working with voice coaches, band members and specialists for over six months. She believes she could release a concert film featuring her playing her biggest hits.”
Just...
Celine Dion – Hasn’t Given Up Hope On Singing Professionally Again
Celine Dion recently opened up about her struggle with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that was the reason she cancelled her tour dates last year and kept largely out of the public eye.
In the ‘I Am: Celie Dion’ documentary trailer, we saw the singer pushing herself and trying to recover from the disease, at least enough to return onstage, due to her desire to be with the people again.
According to sources, she’s been “working with voice coaches, band members and specialists for over six months. She believes she could release a concert film featuring her playing her biggest hits.”
Just...
- 5/31/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
These days, you can barely predict what the Queen of Country’s next project is going to be. After penning a book with bestselling author James Patterson, having her own Dolly-flavored ice cream, hosting a runway for pets – literally – and venturing into rock and roll, you really can’t accuse the country superstar of having the most predictable career trajectory. Now? She’s looking forward to introducing her fans to her ancestry.
Dolly Parton – Set To Take Fans On Thrilling Trip Down Her Family Tree In A Four-part Docuseries
Dolly Parton has just announced a brand new album and a four-part docuseries that will explore her heritage and fans are flipping.
The docuseries, titled ‘Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables,’ will trace back Dolly’s heritage from the United Kingdom in the 1600s to the the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, where they live today.
The...
Dolly Parton – Set To Take Fans On Thrilling Trip Down Her Family Tree In A Four-part Docuseries
Dolly Parton has just announced a brand new album and a four-part docuseries that will explore her heritage and fans are flipping.
The docuseries, titled ‘Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables,’ will trace back Dolly’s heritage from the United Kingdom in the 1600s to the the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, where they live today.
The...
- 5/31/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Lily Tomlin feels "rejected" over Jennifer Aniston's new version of '9 to 5'.The 55-year-old 'Friends' actress recently revealed she plans to produce a reimagining of the 1980 classic - which starred Tomlin alongside Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton - and Tomlin has admitted she was hurt when she heard about plans to bring the story to the big screen once again.When asked how she feels about the new film, Tomlin told People: "I felt sort of the same way I felt about the [2009 Broadway] musical. You know, part of you feels rejected. You think that character’s yours always. And you could reembody it."She went on to insist Aniston and screenwriter Diablo Cody may face some troubles getting the project off the ground. She added: ""It's going to be tough to make [the movie] happen. My sympathies are with Jennifer and her writer Diablo, who is a good writer.
- 5/31/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Lily Tomlin knows the challenges of a 9 to 5 sequel, which is why she feels Jennifer Aniston’s reimagining of the iconic 1980 film is going to be “tough to make.”
The actress, who starred alongside Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda in the original movie, recently opened up to People magazine about their attempt to write a follow-up to the beloved film in 2018.
“We had one official crack at the script,” Tomlin recalled. “The draft just didn’t work for us. We couldn’t really see the work world today [in the pages]. People work from home. They take gig work. They don’t even know their boss. They’re at home!”
Though all three women were going to reprise their roles for the sequel, Parton later told Entertainment Tonight that they had ultimately “dropped that whole idea.”
“I don’t think we’re going to do the sequel,” the “Jolene” singer said at the time.
The actress, who starred alongside Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda in the original movie, recently opened up to People magazine about their attempt to write a follow-up to the beloved film in 2018.
“We had one official crack at the script,” Tomlin recalled. “The draft just didn’t work for us. We couldn’t really see the work world today [in the pages]. People work from home. They take gig work. They don’t even know their boss. They’re at home!”
Though all three women were going to reprise their roles for the sequel, Parton later told Entertainment Tonight that they had ultimately “dropped that whole idea.”
“I don’t think we’re going to do the sequel,” the “Jolene” singer said at the time.
- 5/31/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jennifer Aniston‘s announcement that she’s working on a 9 to 5 remake sparked feelings of nostalgia and excitement for fans of the 1980 film about sisterhood and solidarity. The screwball comedy inspired a TV sitcom, musical, and documentary. Learn more about where the original cast is now and Aniston’s plans for the remake.
Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda in a scene from ‘9 to 5’ | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 highlighted issues like sexism, equal pay, and workplace abuse. It follows three secretaries who get revenge on their sexist boss and run the company themselves. Parton’s accompanying song, “9 to 5,” became an anthem for women’s rights and workplace equality and was a great commercial success.
Jane Fonda in ‘Nine To Five’; Fonda at Cannes Film Festival 2024 | 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images; Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic
Forty-four years later,...
Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda in a scene from ‘9 to 5’ | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 highlighted issues like sexism, equal pay, and workplace abuse. It follows three secretaries who get revenge on their sexist boss and run the company themselves. Parton’s accompanying song, “9 to 5,” became an anthem for women’s rights and workplace equality and was a great commercial success.
Jane Fonda in ‘Nine To Five’; Fonda at Cannes Film Festival 2024 | 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images; Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic
Forty-four years later,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Audrey Roloff from Little People, Big World shares a postpartum update after giving birth to baby #4. She deals with some of the best and worst moments of having a newborn.
Little People, Big World: Audrey Roloff Becomes Mother of Four
Audrey Roloff recently welcomed her fourth baby. She gave birth to a baby girl named Mirabella Roloff. The TLC celeb was glad to be able to have a home birth and not have any complications. She was a few days past her due date. So, she didn’t know what to expect.
But now that the Little People, Big World reality star’s baby is here, she has been adjusting to being a mother of four and a family of six. She and her husband, Jeremy Roloff, both come from large families. So, it was always something they wanted for themselves. And now that dream is coming true.
Audrey Roloff...
Little People, Big World: Audrey Roloff Becomes Mother of Four
Audrey Roloff recently welcomed her fourth baby. She gave birth to a baby girl named Mirabella Roloff. The TLC celeb was glad to be able to have a home birth and not have any complications. She was a few days past her due date. So, she didn’t know what to expect.
But now that the Little People, Big World reality star’s baby is here, she has been adjusting to being a mother of four and a family of six. She and her husband, Jeremy Roloff, both come from large families. So, it was always something they wanted for themselves. And now that dream is coming true.
Audrey Roloff...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jessica Almeida
- Soap Dirt
Forty-four years after “9 to 5” became a cinematic sensation and rally cry for women’s rights, stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin reunited to celebrate the Hollywood premiere of the documentary “Still Working 9 to 5.”
The original comedy followed a trio of office workers conspiring to put a check on their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” of a boss, played by the late Dabney Coleman. In April, it was announced that Jennifer Aniston’s Echo Films was set to produce a “reimagining” of the movie for 20th Century Studios.
“We hope she has great success,” Tomlin told Variety. “It’s a hard nut to crack because the issues are somewhat different.”
“I hope she does it,” Fonda interjected.
“There’s still the undercurrent of the same kind of negativity towards females … [they’re] not easy-to-solve issues. So we’re very eager to see what they do,” Tomlin added.
Comedian Kathy Griffin,...
The original comedy followed a trio of office workers conspiring to put a check on their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” of a boss, played by the late Dabney Coleman. In April, it was announced that Jennifer Aniston’s Echo Films was set to produce a “reimagining” of the movie for 20th Century Studios.
“We hope she has great success,” Tomlin told Variety. “It’s a hard nut to crack because the issues are somewhat different.”
“I hope she does it,” Fonda interjected.
“There’s still the undercurrent of the same kind of negativity towards females … [they’re] not easy-to-solve issues. So we’re very eager to see what they do,” Tomlin added.
Comedian Kathy Griffin,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Rance Collins
- Variety Film + TV
The Salvation Army Southern California is set to host its highly anticipated Sally Awards Gala at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, on May 30th presented by Hunt Enterprises and Priscilla Hunt.
This extraordinary event will honor Rebecca and Terry Crews with the top award, The Sally Award, while Bank of America will receive the prestigious Judge Harry Pregerson Award.
The evening is dedicated to raising awareness and much-needed funds for homelessness relief in Southern California.
As Los Angeles continues to address the urgent challenge of homelessness, with over 75,518 individuals struggling daily to secure shelter and stability, The Salvation Army stands as a beacon of hope. The organization offers a wide range of programs for adults, at-risk youth, veterans, and seniors, playing a crucial role in their transformative journeys towards sustainable living.
The Gala host, Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Films, will feature compelling videos and honored guests who...
This extraordinary event will honor Rebecca and Terry Crews with the top award, The Sally Award, while Bank of America will receive the prestigious Judge Harry Pregerson Award.
The evening is dedicated to raising awareness and much-needed funds for homelessness relief in Southern California.
As Los Angeles continues to address the urgent challenge of homelessness, with over 75,518 individuals struggling daily to secure shelter and stability, The Salvation Army stands as a beacon of hope. The organization offers a wide range of programs for adults, at-risk youth, veterans, and seniors, playing a crucial role in their transformative journeys towards sustainable living.
The Gala host, Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Films, will feature compelling videos and honored guests who...
- 5/30/2024
- Look to the Stars
Explore the Richest Country Singers of 2024 Vince Gill — Net Worth: $30 million Miranda Lambert — Net Worth: $60 million Keith Urban — Net Worth: $75 million Jason Aldean — Net Worth: $80 million Reba McEntire — Net Worth: $95 million Blake Shelton — Net Worth: $120 million Brad Paisley — Net Worth: $120 million Carrie Underwood — Net Worth: $140 million Alan Jackson — Net Worth: $150 million Kenny Chesney — Net Worth: $180 million Faith Hill & Tim McGraw — Combined Net Worth: $200 million George Strait — Net Worth: $300 million Toby Keith — Net Worth: $365 million Garth Brooks — Net Worth: $400 million Shania Twain — Net Worth: $400 million Dolly Parton — Net Worth: $650 million Taylor Swift — Net Worth: $1 Billion 8 Best-Dressed Stars of the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards
Whether you love a good boot scootin’ boogie or would rather gouge your eyes out than admit you think a tractor is sexy, there is no denying that a country and western musical career can be very profitable.
Better yet, many country music stars — whether they truly...
Whether you love a good boot scootin’ boogie or would rather gouge your eyes out than admit you think a tractor is sexy, there is no denying that a country and western musical career can be very profitable.
Better yet, many country music stars — whether they truly...
- 5/30/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
When Dolly Parton moved to Nashville, people became enamored not only with her unique voice but with her talent as a songwriter. Parton prides herself on her lyrics and has received well-earned credit for her ability to write. One Nashville music publisher saw a glaring problem with her writing, though.
A Nashville music publisher said Dolly Parton had a weakness as a songwriter
As Parton’s career took off, she received praise for her ability to write. Her songs were complex, emotional, and evocative of her childhood in Tennessee. When she wrote, it was clear that the product was a Dolly Parton song. This, according to record producer Clarence Selman, was a problem.
“Her major weakness as a writer is that she has so stylized her songs by the time she’s written them, that it would lead another artist to believe that they’re only for Dolly Parton,” Selman...
A Nashville music publisher said Dolly Parton had a weakness as a songwriter
As Parton’s career took off, she received praise for her ability to write. Her songs were complex, emotional, and evocative of her childhood in Tennessee. When she wrote, it was clear that the product was a Dolly Parton song. This, according to record producer Clarence Selman, was a problem.
“Her major weakness as a writer is that she has so stylized her songs by the time she’s written them, that it would lead another artist to believe that they’re only for Dolly Parton,” Selman...
- 5/29/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For many years, Dolly Parton spent a good deal of her time on tour. She traveled with many musicians, but there were a few she did not want to join her on the road. According to a talent agent, there were a few major male stars who Parton did not want to be around. Here’s why.
Dolly Parton didn’t want to tour with certain people
For much of Parton’s career, she has dealt with rumors about affairs between herself and various other celebrities. People paired her with Porter Wagoner, Burt Reynolds, Sylvester Stallone, and others. Her former boyfriend, Bobby Denton, said there was little truth to these rumors.
“Oh, I don’t think anybody ever really believed that gossip,” Denton said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “You know people start wild, vicious rumors, and the people who knew Dolly didn’t believe it. Any time...
Dolly Parton didn’t want to tour with certain people
For much of Parton’s career, she has dealt with rumors about affairs between herself and various other celebrities. People paired her with Porter Wagoner, Burt Reynolds, Sylvester Stallone, and others. Her former boyfriend, Bobby Denton, said there was little truth to these rumors.
“Oh, I don’t think anybody ever really believed that gossip,” Denton said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “You know people start wild, vicious rumors, and the people who knew Dolly didn’t believe it. Any time...
- 5/28/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s career reached new heights when she began to appear on The Porter Wagoner Show. She was a rising star in Nashville, but Wagoner was a much-loved figure in country music. Her years on the show helped make her a bigger name, but she eventually outgrew the job. One record executive said the show began to do more damage than good.
A record executive said Dolly Parton needed to move on from Porter Wagoner
After seven years on The Porter Wagoner Show, Parton decided it was time to move on. They had been incredibly successful as a duo, but Parton wanted to make a name for herself as a solo artist. Other in the industry believed this was the right move.
“The team was a winner. I don’t know if they’re winners separately or not,” country music comedian Minnie Pearl said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
A record executive said Dolly Parton needed to move on from Porter Wagoner
After seven years on The Porter Wagoner Show, Parton decided it was time to move on. They had been incredibly successful as a duo, but Parton wanted to make a name for herself as a solo artist. Other in the industry believed this was the right move.
“The team was a winner. I don’t know if they’re winners separately or not,” country music comedian Minnie Pearl said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
- 5/28/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Image Source: Amazon In 1980, the Equal Rights Amendment was a source of great debate, and, at the time, 9 To 5 may have been the film that embodied the feminist movement the most. As you are no doubt aware, the Era didn’t pass and, in the 44 years since then, the issue of women facing discrimination in the workplace has only gotten more attention, and 9 To 5 keeps finding new fans. According to The InSneider, Jennifer Aniston is producing a remake of the movie, the film’s legend will certainly continue to be cemented in Hollywood history. Over the years, we’ve talked to Dolly Parton — who starred alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin — about the movie and its significance, and Parton told us that, even at the time, they realized they were doing something that would make a big difference for women in the workplace. (Click on the media bar...
- 5/28/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Dolly Parton may be done touring, but that doesn’t mean her music won’t still hit the road. The country icon has announced “Threads: My Songs in Symphony,” a special orchestral celebration of her music that’ll give her the opportunity to virtually tour the country.
As of now, only the first night of “Threads: My Songs in Symphony” has been announced, which’ll see Parton’s music illuminate Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on March 20th, 2025, with the Nashville Symphony and a handful of “guest vocalists and musicians hand-picked by Dolly herself,” according to the event’s description.
As for the show’s actual content, fans can expect to hear hit songs like “Jolene,” “Coat Of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” as well as “an as-yet unreleased selection from her upcoming Broadway musical.” Throughout the night, Parton’s life story will be told through an “innovative multimedia experience,...
As of now, only the first night of “Threads: My Songs in Symphony” has been announced, which’ll see Parton’s music illuminate Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on March 20th, 2025, with the Nashville Symphony and a handful of “guest vocalists and musicians hand-picked by Dolly herself,” according to the event’s description.
As for the show’s actual content, fans can expect to hear hit songs like “Jolene,” “Coat Of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” as well as “an as-yet unreleased selection from her upcoming Broadway musical.” Throughout the night, Parton’s life story will be told through an “innovative multimedia experience,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton made her debut in country music over 50 years ago. But she continues to prove she’s the Queen of country music with her latest achievement. Read on to find out more about the legend’s major milestone.
Dollywood Debuts New Attraction
Dolly Parton was born on January 19, 1946, and grew up to create a rags-to-rhinestones story with her life and career. She began performing at the Grand Ole Opry at just 13 years old and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry 10 years later in 1969. In 2019, the TV special Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Opry was released to celebrate her five decades with the iconic institution.
The entertainment star opened a massive theme park in 1986. Dollywood is a must-see for any Dolly Parton fan. There was concern recently that the park was closing for good. Instead, the park is open for the season with a brand-new attraction that gives tourists...
Dollywood Debuts New Attraction
Dolly Parton was born on January 19, 1946, and grew up to create a rags-to-rhinestones story with her life and career. She began performing at the Grand Ole Opry at just 13 years old and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry 10 years later in 1969. In 2019, the TV special Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Opry was released to celebrate her five decades with the iconic institution.
The entertainment star opened a massive theme park in 1986. Dollywood is a must-see for any Dolly Parton fan. There was concern recently that the park was closing for good. Instead, the park is open for the season with a brand-new attraction that gives tourists...
- 5/27/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have kept their relationship away from the public eye for decades. While Parton has often spoken about Dean in interviews, he practically never joins her in public. Their interactions, therefore, take place entirely in private. According to a friend of the couple, the visible love they had for each other was impressive.
Dolly Parton and her husband were very much in love
In 1967, Ed Enoch — a member of the Stamps Quartet, a group that played with Elvis Presley — befriended Dean. According to him, Dean spoke often of Parton and the pride he felt in her blossoming career.
“He was happy for her to have her career, and we used to talk about his wife traveling on the road,” Enoch said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash, adding, “He said it didn’t matter to him, that he wanted her to have her place,...
Dolly Parton and her husband were very much in love
In 1967, Ed Enoch — a member of the Stamps Quartet, a group that played with Elvis Presley — befriended Dean. According to him, Dean spoke often of Parton and the pride he felt in her blossoming career.
“He was happy for her to have her career, and we used to talk about his wife traveling on the road,” Enoch said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash, adding, “He said it didn’t matter to him, that he wanted her to have her place,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton is married and close with her family members, but she said that there’s only one person with whom she could spend all her time. When Parton was in school, she met Judy Ogle. The pair connected immediately, forming what would become a lifetime friendship. Parton shared why their relationship was such a close one.
Dolly Parton said she could spend all her time with one person
One of Parton’s closest allies in life is Ogle. After attending school together, Ogle joined Parton on the road. She managed her affairs and provided Parton with company on long tours.
“I have other friends that are very dear and close to me, but there’s nobody like Judy,” Parton said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “She knows everything that it’s humanly possible to know about me.”
Their relationship was so close that some people speculated that they were lovers.
Dolly Parton said she could spend all her time with one person
One of Parton’s closest allies in life is Ogle. After attending school together, Ogle joined Parton on the road. She managed her affairs and provided Parton with company on long tours.
“I have other friends that are very dear and close to me, but there’s nobody like Judy,” Parton said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “She knows everything that it’s humanly possible to know about me.”
Their relationship was so close that some people speculated that they were lovers.
- 5/26/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A few months ago, Dolly Parton broke her silence on Elle King’s drunken performance at the Grand Ole Opry. King, 34, had constantly faced backlash from country fans and beyond for saying she was “f—ing hammered” during her birthday tribute to Parton at the Grand Ole Opry in January.
King admitted her performance was “f—ing bad” while trying to perform one of Parton’s classics, ‘Marry Me.’ She also made a joke about people expecting her to know the lyrics to the song. “I can barely play another person’s song, let me see if I can play one of mine,” King said.
Fans also fished out a separate video where King was heard telling the crowd that they were not getting their money back.
Dolly Parton’s – Forgiveness Speech To Elle King
The following day, the Grand Ole Opry issued an apology on X, saying “We deeply...
King admitted her performance was “f—ing bad” while trying to perform one of Parton’s classics, ‘Marry Me.’ She also made a joke about people expecting her to know the lyrics to the song. “I can barely play another person’s song, let me see if I can play one of mine,” King said.
Fans also fished out a separate video where King was heard telling the crowd that they were not getting their money back.
Dolly Parton’s – Forgiveness Speech To Elle King
The following day, the Grand Ole Opry issued an apology on X, saying “We deeply...
- 5/26/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
After Dolly Parton moved to Nashville, her life turned around when a record label signed her. Fred Foster, who founded Monument Records, realized Parton would be a success and began to work with her. He thought she needed a little work before she could achieve stardom, though. Foster reportedly spent thousands of dollars trying to make her a little classier.
Dolly Parton’s record label paid for her to take lessons
Though Parton had achieved local success in her music career as early as childhood, she struggled when she moved to Nashville. She could hardly afford to eat, and record label after record label rejected her. Foster turned her luck around.
“The instant you heard her you would never forget that was Dolly Parton,” he said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “Obviously, there are people who can’t stand to hear her sing, but that’s true of...
Dolly Parton’s record label paid for her to take lessons
Though Parton had achieved local success in her music career as early as childhood, she struggled when she moved to Nashville. She could hardly afford to eat, and record label after record label rejected her. Foster turned her luck around.
“The instant you heard her you would never forget that was Dolly Parton,” he said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “Obviously, there are people who can’t stand to hear her sing, but that’s true of...
- 5/25/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In a surprise move, Dolly Parton has announced a new tour after previously retiring from touring in 2022. But this tour will be different. Keep reading to find out how.
Still Creating, Still Sharing
Dolly Parton made the decision to retire from touring in 2022, It marked the end of an era in her legendary career, which has spanned decades and included many iconic tours. Her last tour was the Pure & Simple Tour in 2016
But the country legend is still dedicated to creating and sharing her music with her fans. She delighted fans last year with the release of her first rock album. She collaborated with some of rock’s greatest names on Rockstar, including several members of the Beatles and her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.
Credit: YouTube
With rumors swirling about a new family album, it’s clear that Parton has no shortage of creativity or projects in the works.
Dolly Parton...
Still Creating, Still Sharing
Dolly Parton made the decision to retire from touring in 2022, It marked the end of an era in her legendary career, which has spanned decades and included many iconic tours. Her last tour was the Pure & Simple Tour in 2016
But the country legend is still dedicated to creating and sharing her music with her fans. She delighted fans last year with the release of her first rock album. She collaborated with some of rock’s greatest names on Rockstar, including several members of the Beatles and her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.
Credit: YouTube
With rumors swirling about a new family album, it’s clear that Parton has no shortage of creativity or projects in the works.
Dolly Parton...
- 5/25/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
When Dolly Parton met Cas Walker, she promised him she’d work hard if he gave her a spot on his radio show. Walker agreed to hire a young Parton, who stayed true to her word. He was endlessly impressed by the dedication she showed.
Dolly Parton’s boss said she was a hard worker
Parton knew she wanted to be a singer from a young age. When she was just 10 years old, she began to appear on Walker’s Farm and Home Hour. By the time she was in high school, Parton was appearing on the show three times a day.
“I didn’t pay much attention to Dolly’s singing when she was little, ’cause that was just part of our family,” her aunt, Estelle Watson, said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “But when she was ten or eleven, I saw she was just determined to be a singer.
Dolly Parton’s boss said she was a hard worker
Parton knew she wanted to be a singer from a young age. When she was just 10 years old, she began to appear on Walker’s Farm and Home Hour. By the time she was in high school, Parton was appearing on the show three times a day.
“I didn’t pay much attention to Dolly’s singing when she was little, ’cause that was just part of our family,” her aunt, Estelle Watson, said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “But when she was ten or eleven, I saw she was just determined to be a singer.
- 5/25/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The American Cinematheque will pay tribute to the late Richard Roundtree through a retrospective film series screening June 8-14. The lineup of films includes “Shaft,” “Once Upon A Time…When We Were Closed,” “Q: The Winged Serpent” and “Shaft’s Big Score!” The retrospective will conclude with Roundtree’s final film “Thelma” followed by a Q&a with director Josh Margolin and June Squibb.
The retrospective, co-sponsored with Aafca, takes place at the Los Feliz and Egyptian theaters.
“Thelma” follows a 93-year-old woman (Squibb) and her best friend (Roundtree) as they travel across Los Angeles on a motor scooter to retrieve $10,000 from a telephone scammer.
The American Pavilion Announces Emerging Filmmaker Showcase Winners at Cannes
The American Pavilion revealed the Jury Award winners of this year’s Emerging Filmmaker Showcase presented by Gold House at Cannes.
The showcase allows upcoming filmmakers to have their works seen by Cannes Festival and Film Market attendees.
The retrospective, co-sponsored with Aafca, takes place at the Los Feliz and Egyptian theaters.
“Thelma” follows a 93-year-old woman (Squibb) and her best friend (Roundtree) as they travel across Los Angeles on a motor scooter to retrieve $10,000 from a telephone scammer.
The American Pavilion Announces Emerging Filmmaker Showcase Winners at Cannes
The American Pavilion revealed the Jury Award winners of this year’s Emerging Filmmaker Showcase presented by Gold House at Cannes.
The showcase allows upcoming filmmakers to have their works seen by Cannes Festival and Film Market attendees.
- 5/24/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay, Lexi Carson, Jack Dunn and Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
After Dolly Parton agreed to appear on Porter Wagoner’s show, he wanted her to sign with his record label as well. This was a difficult decision for Parton, who liked her label It was also a difficult decision for Wagoner’s record company, RCA Victor. Country star Chet Atkins, who worked at RCA, told Wagoner that the label didn’t want Parton. He didn’t think she had a good enough voice.
A country singer told Porter Wagoner that Dolly Parton was a major risk
When Parton signed with Wagoner, he was a major star in the country music industry. His faith in her was not enough for RCA, though. Wagoner brought Atkins a recording of Parton singing and the latter was not impressed.
“This girl just can’t sing,” Atkins reportedly told Wagoner, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I don’t think she’d sell, because she just cannot sing.
A country singer told Porter Wagoner that Dolly Parton was a major risk
When Parton signed with Wagoner, he was a major star in the country music industry. His faith in her was not enough for RCA, though. Wagoner brought Atkins a recording of Parton singing and the latter was not impressed.
“This girl just can’t sing,” Atkins reportedly told Wagoner, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I don’t think she’d sell, because she just cannot sing.
- 5/24/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s family legacy will take center stage in her forthcoming musical and visual project, Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables. Out Nov. 15, the project consists of a full-length musical release and accompanying four-part docuseries chronicling the country icon‘s lineage.
“I cannot believe that it has been 60 years this month since I graduated from Sevier County High School and moved to Nashville to pursue my dreams,” Parton shared in a statement. “My Uncle Bill Owens was by my side for many years helping me develop my music.
“I cannot believe that it has been 60 years this month since I graduated from Sevier County High School and moved to Nashville to pursue my dreams,” Parton shared in a statement. “My Uncle Bill Owens was by my side for many years helping me develop my music.
- 5/24/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
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