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"80 for Brady" brings together four Hollywood icons – Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field and Rita Moreno – for the first time in a movie about friendship, football and Tom Brady.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, Iron Maiden, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow and the late George Michael are the 2023 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, reflecting a mix of country, soul, hip-hop, metal, pop, rap-rock and grunge. The Cleveland-based institution announced Wednesday the 14 artists and groups being considered for Rock Hall induction, also including Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, The White Stripes, Warren Zevon and Joy Division/New Order. “This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates,” said John Sykes, chair of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in a statement. Nominees will be voted on by more than 1,000 artists, historians and music industry professionals. She initially said she did not want to take votes away from the remaining nominees and had not "earned that right."

Dolly Parton discussed who she would want to play her in a future biopic about her life, including the qualities the actress would need to possess to play the musical icon.

"I had a dream about God standing on a mountain looking down on us, saying: 'Don't make me come down there,'" she said. "Well, it woke me up. I got up and started writing this song."

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Legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her partnership with Duncan Hines and how she's celebrating turning 77. Plus, she shares her plans for spending a $100 million grant, and what it will take to play her in a movie.

Country music icon Dolly Parton opened up about her 56-year marriage to Nashville, Tennessee, businessman Carl Thomas Dean and shared the key to a lasting relationship.

The country music superstar, who turns 77 this week, has fans for more reasons than her singing.

Three women with Southern roots, variously bored or frustrated, pursue their country music dreams in Nashville, at Honky Tonk Heaven.

Located a short drive away from Dollywood, this dinner show served traditional Southern dishes, featured live performers, and played Parton's music.

Try this fun and engaging lifestyle quiz about all things Dolly Parton — and test your knowledge of the country music icon, singer, entertainer, actor and philanthropist.

From Dolly Parton with Paris HIlton to Sofia Vergara with Joe Manganiello, the stars partied hard to celebrate New Year's Eve.

Miley Cyrus discussed her New Year's hosting gig with Dolly Parton this week and reflected on her wild 20s and her New Year's resolution inspired by her country legend godmother.

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"9 to 5" star and country singer Dolly Parton got candid about her five-decade-long marriage to Nashville businessman Carl Thomas Dean and confessed the secret to their successful relationship.

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Late-night television host Jimmy Fallon recalled how a phone call from Dolly Parton freaked out his Uber driver during his visit to Tennessee.

Joyce Chopra’s Hollywood memoir “Lady Director” and the film adaptation of “She Said” show that we’re finding new ways to tell a depressingly familiar story.

The heavy metal mainstays delighted a room full of pop-minded Lionel Richie fans and Duran Duran stans who may well have shunned them in their 1980s heyday. MELLENCAMPING ON THE MICNewly minted members whose careers came behind the scenes rarely make Rock Hall headlines or get major minutes on TV. And John Mellencamp (class of 2018) made maybe the night's most memorable speech, a long, sprawling, occasionally awkward but always heartfelt tribute to, of all things, a lawyer. He inducted Allen Grubman, a co-founder of the Rock Hall and attorney to many current and future members. Which made it all the more exciting when Duran Duran opened the night with a big tech glitch.

This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony airs Saturday night on HBO.

Two weeks after the rousing entrance of Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Eminem and Lionel Richie and many others into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles will air on HBO at 8 p.m. on Saturday night, when it can also be seen streaming on HBO Max. If past telecasts are any indication, the 6 1/2-hour will be cut roughly in half for the television audience. Here are a few memorable moments from the show, that might get short shrift on TV. Many of this year's Hall inductees had more fame than Judas Priest.

Dolly Parton is the third person honored with the Bezos Family Foundation's Courage and Civility Award, given to those who get things done with grace.

The singer and entrepreneur famously has used her success to help others, especially in areas of education. The gift matches two by Bezos last year to chef Jose Andrés and activist Van Jones.

Country music legend Dolly Parton was just awarded $100 million by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who named her the winner of his 2022 Courage and Civility Award. The money will be donated to charities of Parton’s choice.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said in an interview with CNN that he will give away the majority of his wealth during his lifetime.

Amazon founder said he and his partner Lauren Sánchez are "building the capacity to be able to give away this money."

Country music star Dolly Parton received the Courage and Civility Award, which comes with $100 million for philanthropy, from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Taylor Swift won big at the MTV EMA Awards in Germany Sunday for four categories, including best video for her 10-minute "All Too Well: The Short Film."

The money is to be directed toward charities that the recipient sees fit, Lauren Sanchez said Friday when announcing the award.

Singer, songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton was awarded a $100 million prize from the “Bezos Courage & Civility Award” on Friday. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner, Lauren Sanchez, presented the award to the country music legend. We can’t wait to see all the good that you’re going to do with this $100 million award, @DollyParton,” Sanchez wrote in the social media post. “I get paid more attention than maybe some others that are doing more than me,” Parton told the AP, adding that she hopes that attention inspires more people to help others. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 46 Dolly Parton NASHVILLE - 1965: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in 1965 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Country music legend Dolly Parton weighed in on who should be crowned "Queen of Christmas," saying she doesn't want to compete with Mariah Carey for the title.

Bob Fosse’s all-singing, all-dancing 1978 revue “Dancin’” is headin’ back to Broadway and the late choreographer’s daughter calls “a magic carpet ride.”.

Singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson discussed her guest appearance on season 5 of "Yellowstone" and how excited she is to be nominated for six CMA Awards.

Ashley McBryde said she was babysitting for Dolly Parton when the bagel bites in the microwave caught fire and started a small blaze. According to McBryde, the two haven't spoken since.

Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated.

LOS ANGELES — Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and Eurythmics were among the artists honored Saturday night at the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame first announced the inductees in May, which had been voted on by more than 1,000 artists, historians and music industry professionals, according to The Associated Press. Eminem becomes the 10th hip-hop act to be inducted, making the cut on his first ballot, according to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame website. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 22 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Arrivals LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis attend the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Rock and Ro)©2022 Cox Media Group

Dolly Parton revealed that she plans to record a rock album, inspired by her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Country queen Dolly Parton said that her touring days might be behind her, in an interview last week with Pollstar magazine. “I do not think I will ever tour again, but I do know I’ll do special shows here and there,” Dolly Parton told Pollstar. “Maybe (I’ll) do a long weekend of shows, or just a few shows at a festival,” Parton said. She’ll join artists Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Hank Williams and the Everly Brothers, who have been inducted into both the Rock Hall and Country Hall of Fame. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 46 Dolly Parton NASHVILLE - 1965: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in 1965 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Parton says that alough she has no intention of ever going on a full-fledged tour again, she plans to perform at special shows and festivals in the future.

Dolly Parton announced that she has no intention of touring again in her lifetime, despite creating new music, as she wants to be closer to her husband and home.

Country star Alan Jackson will receive the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in November.

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Legendary singer Dolly Parton congratulated the Tennessee Volunteers for their upset victory over Alabama on Saturday and wished she could've partied too.

Dolly Parton was honored for her charity work on Thursday. The singer-songwriter explained she doesn't do it for the recognition, but because it's what she thinks every human being should do.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Dolly Parton laughs at the idea that she is some sort of secret philanthropist. Oh, and it did eventually come out that Parton had donated $1 million for research that helped create the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. “I get paid more attention than maybe some others that are doing more than me,” Parton said, adding that she hopes that attention inspires more people to help others. In her Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy speech, Parton said she doesn’t really have a strategy for her donations. She filmed the holiday movie “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” with Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus and Jimmy Fallon for NBC.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Dolly Parton was jokingly uncharitable after the crowd at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy ceremony tried singing along with her during her acceptance speech at Gotham Hall. However, she said there is also an urgent need for philanthropy to be more collaborative and to take on more challenges to improve society. When Charles died in 2000, Lynn Schusterman took over the foundation, expanding its work and becoming an outspoken advocate for inclusion, especially for the LGBTQ community. In 2018, their daughter Stacy Schusterman took over the foundation, which changed its name last year to Schusterman Family Philanthropies. We need different thinking.”Manu Chandaria didn’t keep the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy around his neck for long.

Dolly Parton proudly accepted the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy at Gotham Hall Thursday night, saying she was “proud and honored to be a part of anything that is going to make the world a better place.”.

Dolly Parton laughs at the idea that she is some sort of secret philanthropist.

The line features fringe-trimmed cowgirl dresses, rhinestone-bejeweled harnesses, gingham shirts and bandanas, concert T-shirts, toys and even a blond wig inspired by the singer.

Dolly Parton seems to have the golden touch with singing, acting, and writing. But now, the superstar has launched an apparel line for pets.

Dolly Parton can now add pet couture to her ever-expanding list of entrepreneurial endeavors. >> Read more trending newsThe country music icon, actress, literacy advocate and serial philanthropist recently launched “Doggy Parton,” a clothing and toy line for pups that also features accessories, collars and leashes, WATE-TV reported. “‘Puppy Love’ was my very first record and 6 decades later, my love for pets is stronger than ever. This inspired me to start my own line of Doggy Parton apparel, accessories, toys and more with a little ‘Dolly’ flare,” Parton wrote in a message to shoppers visiting the Amazon sales page. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 46 Dolly Parton NASHVILLE - 1965: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in 1965 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Free pink lemonade was just one surprising perk of staying at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort, Dolly Parton's hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Olivia Newton-John, the superstar singer who was everyone’s favorite Sandy in “Grease,” has died.

Dolly Parton: What you need to know Dolly Parton grew up alongside 11 brothers and sisters in a one-room cabin in Appalachia, Tennessee. (NCD)PIGEON FORGE, Tenn — Dolly Parton announced Friday that Dollywood is getting a new attraction, Big Bear Mountain, which will be the longest roller coaster at the park. >> Read more trending newsAccording to a news release from Business Wire, the new Big Bear Mountain roller coaster costs $25 million, is 3,990 feet long and takes guests through the Smokies. The Knoxville News Sentinel said the new roller coaster is the largest single attraction investment in Dollywood history. Now that we’ve announced Big Bear Mountain, I’ll start working on the next projects she has lined up for me!”According to People Magazine, the Big Bear Mountain roller coaster is set to open in spring 2023.

Dolly Parton: What you need to know Dolly Parton grew up alongside 11 brothers and sisters in a one-room cabin in Appalachia, Tennessee. (NCD)NEW YORK — Singer, songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton has been selected to receive the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. — Carnegie Medal (@carnegiemedal) August 3, 2022Parton told The Associated Press that she was honored to receive the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy:I’ve always believed that if you are in a position to help, you should help, and I truly hope that I can be an inspiration for others to lift up those around them. — Statement from Dolly Parton via The Associated PressThe award is usually awarded every two years. The award was created at the centennial observance of Andrew Carnegie’s official career as a philanthropist, according to the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy website.

Philanthropy Carnegie Medal This undated photo courtesy of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy shows Dolly Parton. Parton will receive the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in 2022 for the work of her Dollywood Foundation, which famously invested in what would become the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, as well as programs reducing poverty and increasing childhood education. (Courtesy of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy via AP) (Uncredited)NEW YORK — (AP) — Country superstar Dolly Parton, who made a big donation to help fund coronavirus vaccine research in 2020, is among this year's Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy recipients. “You really should go and help others who cannot help themselves.”Isaacs said the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy is meant to recognize the work of the honorees in their various fields and locations. That award was inspired by the late Vartan Gregorian, the president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the co-founder of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, who died in 2021.

Country superstar Dolly Parton is among the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy recipients.

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Located an hour from Dollywood, Dolly's Fantasy Camper features Dolly Parton artwork and memorabilia. It starts at $88 per night on Airbnb.

I visited Dolly Parton's Tennessee theme park for the first time. Dollywood had surprisingly steep hills and didn't play many Dolly Parton songs.

Dolly Parton: What you need to know Dolly Parton grew up alongside 11 brothers and sisters in a one-room cabin in Appalachia, Tennessee. (NCD)WASHINGTON — Singer, songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton is being honored by the National Education Association as the recipient of its 2022 “Friend of Education” award. The Imagination Library, created in 1995, provides free books to children from birth to age 5, regardless of their family’s income. And remember, that I will always love you.”Parton said that she founded the Imagination Library in honor of her father, who never learned to read or write. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 46 Dolly Parton NASHVILLE - 1965: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in 1965 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza is back after a two-year absence from the menu.

Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honor.

Generations of artists paid tribute to the five-decade career of Joni Mitchell, who was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala two days before the Grammys.

With some support from her friend Reese Witherspoon, Dolly Parton is looking to be a movie star again.

Dolly Parton is still on the list of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite the country icon asking to be removed because she hasn’t “earned that right.”.

Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper and Beck will be among those performing in tribute to Joni Mitchell when she’s honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy.

Dolly Parton has announced she is pulling out of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saying she hasn’t “earned that right.”.

You have surely heard of Dolly Parton, the world famous singer.

Morgan Wallen won album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for “Dangerous: The Double Album,” a year after he was removed from the ACMs ballot after he was caught on camera using a racial slur.

Amazon has seen solid returns from its investment in streaming live sports, but its upcoming bet on the Academy of Country Music Awards is more of a gamble.

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album and companion book by Dolly Parton, the comedy-thriller “Fresh” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Roger Allam playing a French crime-buster in “Murder in Provence.”.

Dolly Parton, Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett will be pulling double duty with special performances on top of their hosting duties at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards.

Among the stars, Drake still shined the brightest.

Miley Cyrus has only been alive for about half the Super Bowls ever played, but her setlist on the eve of the 56th spanned the whole history of the big game and then some.

Country star Chris Young combined his skills as an artist and producer to lead the nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Country music icon Dolly Parton will host this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, bringing her star power to the show’s new streaming home on Prime Video.

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are among this year’s first-time nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Jazz pianist, session musician and band leader Bobbe Long “Beegie” Adair has died.

People magazine has named Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actor Sandra Oh, country icon Dolly Parton and the nation’s teachers as its “People of the Year.”.

Country star Luke Bryan is stepping into a new role as host of the CMA Awards this year.

The custom suits BTS wore for their Grammy Awards performance earlier this year are among the items that will be sold at an auction benefitting the Recording Academy's MusiCares charity.

Drummer Kenny Malone, an in-demand session player who played on hits by Dolly Parton, Dobie Gray and more, has died.

This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from H.

Elon Musk showed a combination of humility and hubris as he opened his highly anticipated hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live.”.

While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for celebrating excellence in music history, it’s not know for celebrating musicians of a certain category: Women.

FILE - Dolly Parton performs in concert on May 27, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn. It's been 51 years since Dolly Parton earned her first Grammy nomination, and this year the national treasure who has won nine Grammys throughout her career is competing for her 50th honor. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – It's been 51 years since Dolly Parton earned her first Grammy nomination, and this year the national treasure who has won nine Grammys throughout her career is competing for her 50th honor. Parton's first Grammy nomination was at the 1970 show for “Just Someone I Used to Know,” a duet with Porter Wagoner. An updated version of “Jolene" won Parton and a cappella group Pentatonix a trophy.

FILE - Dolly Parton arrives at the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Grammy-winning singer, actor and humanitarian posted a video on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, of her singing just before getting her COVID-19 vaccine shot. Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee for coronavirus research. It goes, ‘Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I’m begging of you please don't hesitate,'" the actor, singer and humanitarian sang in a social media post on Tuesday, just before receiving her shot. In 2020, she donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for coronavirus research.

In this video grab issued Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, by NBC, Jane Fonda accepts the Cecil B. deMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards. (NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES – Just like in her career, Jane Fonda used the Golden Globes’ platform to speak on deeper issues calling for greater diversity in Hollywood while praising the “community of storytellers” as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award. While wearing an all-white suit, Fonda raised the Globes’ highest honor above her head Sunday before commending storytellers for their vital role in troubled times. She is the daughter of Oscar winner Henry Fonda, who died in 1982, and sister of Peter Fonda, who died in 2019. She launched IndieCollect’s Jane Fonda Fund for Women Directors, an organization aimed to support the restoration of films helmed by women from around the world.

FILE - Dolly Parton performs in concert on July 31, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the Capitol grounds in Nashville. In a statement released Thursday, Parton says that given current events, she doesn't think being put on a pedestal is appropriate at this time. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dolly Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the Capitol grounds in Nashville. Democratic Rep. John Mark Windle introduced the bill last month that aims to honor Parton “for all that she has contributed to this state." (She’s) a passionate person who loves everyone, and everyone loves her.”In her Thursday statement, Parton thanked the legislature for their consideration of the bill and said she was honored and humbled by their intentions.

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It might not have seemed likely early in the pandemic, but the 55th Super Bowl Sunday is upon us yet again. Amazon shows off a sexy new body for its Alexa assistant, Dan Levy apologizes for eating M&M's and Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade makes a downpour of lemons a metaphor for 2020's troubles. AdInspiration4 “ Join Us "In what is surely a first in Super Bowl history, an ad for Inspiration4, a SpaceX supported all-civilian space mission touts a chance for viewers to join the mission. Dan Levy of “Schitt’s Creek” apologizes to the M&M anthropomorphic characters that are Super Bowl mainstays and says he promises not to “eat any more of their friends." And E-Trade, famous for the talking baby ads it ran in the Super Bowl from 2008 until they “retired" in 2014, is back in the big game with an undisclosed ad.

Arguably one of the most famous of love songs, “I Will Always Love You” doesn’t have the back story you might have thought it did.

The Grammy-winning legend's 1980s hit has been flipped by Squarespace — a company that helps users build and host their own websites — for a Super Bowl commercial debuting Tuesday. I’m really happy. I’m going to get mine though, but I’m going to wait. I’m going to get mine. I’m going to get it.

FILE - Dolly Parton arrives at the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – It was Dolly Parton’s 75th birthday, so naturally, cards were the first assignment. The Eckerd College class spread out in a grassy plot on campus and dove into laptops. She got the idea for the class after listening to Dolly Parton’s America, a 2019 podcast by Jad Abumrad and Shima Oliaee at WNYC Studios. Dolly spoke about Black Lives Matter in 2020, in the Dolly way: “Of course Black lives matter.

FILE - Actress Jane Fonda appears at the 71st international film festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 12, 2018. The Golden Globes will bestow the Cecil B. DeMille Award to Fonda during the 78th annual awards show next month. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Jane Fonda cemented herself into Hollywood allure as a chameleonlike actor and social activist, and now the Golden Globes will honor her illustrious career with its highest honor. Fonda will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award during the 78th annual awards ceremony on Feb. 28, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Tuesday. She launched IndieCollect’s Jane Fonda Fund for Women Directors, an organization aimed to support the restoration of films helmed by women from around the world.

FILE - Dolly Parton arrives at the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A statue of country music icon Dolly Parton could be added to the Capitol grounds in Nashville, Tennessee, if one state lawmaker gets his way. Democratic Rep. John Mark Windle introduced a bill Tuesday that aims to honor Parton “for all that she has contributed to this state,” news outlets reported. Aside from her status as a music icon, Parton is a lifelong philanthropist. ”(She’s) a passionate person who loves everyone, and everyone loves her.”

FILE - In this May 1, 2019, file photo, actress Carol Sutton arrives at the World Premiere of "Poms" in Los Angeles. Sutton, a fixture on stages in her native New Orleans who built a steady career on the big and small screens, including roles in the 1989 comedy Steel Magnolias and the TV series Queen Sugar, has died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Sutton was 76. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Actor Carol Sutton, a fixture on stages in her native New Orleans who built a steady career on the big and small screens, including roles in the 1989 comedy “Steel Magnolias” and the TV series “Queen Sugar,” has died from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Sutton was 76.

(AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. It’s been filled with gloom and doom(scrolling), but some celebrities and those inspired by them have tried to brighten a bleak year. He reassigned his 10 seamstresses in New York to produce thousands daily for health care workers on the frontlines. The singer and husband Emilio Estefan's restaurant Estefan Kitchen served up homemade meals for health care workers in Miami. The challenge coordinated offers by celebrities and athletes to raise funds to feed those in need during the pandemic.