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Dolly Parton surprised fans on June 24 by appearing unannounced at the ribbon-cutting for Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop near Cornersville. Dressed in full glamor and towering stilettos, she cracked jokes and seemed genuinely happy to the crowd. Witnesses later recalled that while she looked like her usual spunky self, she moved more slowly than normal … Read more

Dolly Parton was rarely seen in short sleeves, which fueled long-running rumors that the country legend was secretly covered in tattoos. While she never matched the image of a heavily inked celebrity, evidence and her own words confirm she did have several discreet designs. Fans first spotted what appeared to be a butterfly outline on … Read more

Dolly Parton may be gone, but her work is far from finished. The country music icon died Tuesday, August 25, at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. In her final years she poured energy into a long list of projects designed to reach fans for years to come. Her longtime manager, Danny Nozell, … Read more

Jelly Roll sparked a political firestorm with a single monologue while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live. The Grammy-winning singer opened with self-deprecating humor about shedding more than 300 pounds before turning the material toward Donald Trump. “From one fat pig to another,” he quipped, suggesting that weight loss might finally allow the president to “see [his] … Read more

Jelly Roll didn’t just poke the bear. He set the whole circus on fire. One brutal joke at Donald Trump’s expense turned a late-night monologue into a political brawl. Fans cheered, critics raged, and the country star doubled down instead of backing off. Then he twisted the knife with one last line that left Trump … Read more

Jelly Roll’s guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live! became a referendum on how much heat a president should be able to take. Between jabs at Trump’s weight, digs at his “own race” comment, and mocking the “lap of honor” motorcade, Jelly Roll made it clear he wasn’t interested in safe, middle-of-the-road jokes. When backlash exploded … Read more

A rival theme park to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood has drawn widespread online outrage after posting a comment in a thread memorializing the country icon. Parton’s family announced her death at age 80 in a statement on her social media pages on Tuesday, August 25. Tributes quickly poured in for the beloved singer, songwriter, actress, and … Read more

Dolly Parton’s Lasting Gift to Children Leaves One Mother Emotional Dolly Parton did not have children of her own, but she spent much of her life supporting young people in meaningful ways. One of her best-known efforts was the Imagination Library, a book-gifting program created to encourage children to develop a love of reading. Now, … Read more

Billy Ray Cyrus is mourning the loss of someone who meant far more to him than a fellow musician. For more than three decades, Dolly Parton was a trusted friend, confidante, and deeply cherished part of his life. Their connection extended beyond the music industry, with Dolly eventually becoming Miley Cyrus’ godmother and a supportive … Read more

Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, shared a marriage that lasted 59 years. The couple wed in a private ceremony on May 30, 1966, in Ringgold, Georgia, and made the personal decision not to have children. Throughout their decades together, Dean largely remained out of the public eye, appearing only rarely at events while … Read more