Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall nominees
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."
wftv.comDolly Parton on turning 77, new music and what it will take to play her in a movie of her life
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.
news.yahoo.comThese celeb audiobooks make the best last-minute gifts: Mariah Carey, Barack Obama, Dolly Parton, more
Sign them up for a subscription — Audible Premium Plus is 60 percent off for a limited time. With Audible Premium Plus, you get access to thousands upon thousands of audiobooks, a free premium audiobook every month (that you can keep, by the way) and an additional 30 percent off the list price of premium titles. Perhaps this reviewer said it best: "President Barack Obama writes like he speaks: deliberately, thoughtfully, and entertainingly. Shop it: A Promised Land, $40 (or one Audible credit), amazon.comMegan Rapinoe, One LifeMost of us had never heard the name Megan Rapinoe till her mind-bending exploits during the 2011 World Cup. “I couldn’t put it down.”Shop it: Brother & Sister audiobook, $15 (or one Audible credit), amazon.comThe reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
wftv.comDolly Parton reveals secret to 56-year marriage with husband Carl Thomas Dean: ‘It was meant to be’
"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.
foxnews.comJudas Priest, Mellencamp leave memorable Rock Hall moments
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.
wftv.comJudas Priest, Mellencamp leave memorable Rock Hall moments
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.
news.yahoo.comDolly Parton wins Jeff Bezos’ $100 million Courage and Civility Award
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.
news.yahoo.comDolly Parton awarded $100 million from Jeff Bezos
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.
wftv.comAshley McBryde on CMAs, how she hasn’t spoken to Dolly Parton in years after 'embarrassing' microwave accident
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.
foxnews.com2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame welcomes newest members
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
wftv.comDolly Parton says it’s unlikely she’ll ‘ever tour again’
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.
wftv.comDolly Parton donation strategy: 'I just give from my heart'
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.
wftv.comCarnegie Medal of Philanthropy celebrates 20th anniversary
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.
wftv.comDolly Parton launches ‘Doggy Parton,’ Amazon-based clothing line, toys 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.
wftv.comDolly Parton reveals Dollywood’s new longest roller coaster, Big Bear Mountain, coming in 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)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.
wftv.comDolly Parton to receive 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy
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.
wftv.comDolly Parton among Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy winners
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.
wftv.comDolly Parton named 2022 ‘Friend of Education’ for literacy work
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.
wftv.comDolly Parton on her 50th Grammy nod: 'It's always special'
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.
'Vaccine, vaccine': Dolly sings 'Jolene' rewrite before shot
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.
Fonda says Hollywood needs more diversity after Globes honor
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.
Dolly Parton asks Tennessee not to put her statue at Capitol
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.
Super Bowl in Tampa creates ‘craziness’ outside, inside
[TRENDING: Speedway worker dies following altercation | Teacher accused of sex with student | Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. “The cardboard fans actually make it look like it’s full,” said Tampa native and longtime Bucs season-ticket holder Matt Geer. AdTampa Mayor Jane Castor issued an executive order last month requiring masks to be worn outside in the city’s most popular entertainment and recreation areas during Super Bowl festivities and the days following the event. It was his first Super Bowl since 1969 in Miami. Goodman’s oldest son, Lee, fell in love with the Buccaneers while playing video games and wanting nothing more than to see them in the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years.
Super Bowl ads to watch: Sexy Alexa, Dan Levy’s M&M habit
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.
Dolly Parton dishes on Super Bowl commercial and COVID-19 vaccine
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.
A Dolly Parton class is in session at this Florida college
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.
Jane Fonda to receive Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award
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.
Lawmaker wants Dolly Parton statue at Tennessee Capitol
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.”
New Orleans stage and screen actor Carol Sutton dies at 76
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.
Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year
(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.