Mar. 16, 2025
He just never knew how she felt about him … until now.
“I played it for her and she was like, look, you have my blessing to do whatever you need to do with this,” he remembers. “Everything that people say about her is true. She’s an amazing person.”
That was, until the afternoon he decided to share a freestyle rap with his friend as they sat at a stoplight.
Mar. 16, 2025
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Dolly Partonwon’t be having a hard-candy Christmas this holiday season.
Parton, 76, will star in the special, which is described as “a modern-day movie musical.”
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David Rambo will write and executive produce the special alongside Parton and Sam Haskell.
Mar. 16, 2025
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Stella Partonhas her sisterDolly Parton’s back.
The singer and songwriter, 74, addressed the online criticism her sister received after wearing a replica of theDallas Cowboys' cheerleader uniformwhile performing at The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders.
The ensemble — which featured a white vest with blue stars, a chest-baring blue crop top, white short, and a bedazzled piece of mesh that covered Dolly’s midriff with crystal stars — as made headlines, somepraisingthe 77-year-old singer for the outfit and othersquestioningwhether she should have donned the outfit at her age.
Mar. 16, 2025
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Dolly Partonfans, rejoice: The country music legend’scollaboration with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creamsis back!
On Friday, the artisan ice cream company announced that they were once again releasing Strawberry Pretzel Pie for another limited edition run.
The new flavor, made as an ode to Parton, first dropped back in April and sold out in minutes.
Each pint features subtly sweet cream cheese ice cream that is layered with salty pretzel bits and red strawberry sauce.
Mar. 16, 2025
The entertainment industry is mourning the loss ofLeslie Jordan, whodiedMonday at the age of 67.
Jordan’s rep confirmed to PEOPLEdied in a car crashin Hollywood, California, after an apparent medical emergency. The accident occurred at around 9:30 a.m. local time, according to the LAPD.
Jordan’s fellow stars and those in Hollywood paid tribute to him on social media throughout the day after news of his death was announced.
Dolly Partonpenned a heartbreaking tribute to Jordan Monday evening.