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Dolly Parton Tells It Straight: "America Has Lost Its Values"
Dolly Parton makes her return to the big screen this week, starring alongside Queen Latifah in the uplifting flick 'Joyful Noise', and the country star says the Gospel-based movie may help take America's mind off...
By WENN on 11 January 2012
Dolly Parton Wore Heels For Movie Food Fight
Dolly Parton narrowly avoided injury during a comedy foodfight scene in her new musical movie Joyful Noise after "sliding and skidding" across the floor in high heels.The 9 to 5 hitmaker plays Queen Latifah's rival...
By WENN on 06 January 2012
Bridesmaids Star Kemper Wants Parton To Sing At Her Wedding
Newly-engaged Bridesmaids star Ellie Kemper is begging Dolly Parton to perform at her wedding this summer (12).The actress announced her plans to wed writer Michael Koman last month (07Dec11), during an interview with her fiance's...
By WENN on 05 January 2012
Dolly Parton's Joyful Non-acting
Dolly Parton "didn't feel" she was acting in 'Joyful Noise'.The country singer portrays G.G. Sparrow, the widow of a former choir director, in the movie and says there were so many similarities between herself and...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 January 2012
Queen Latifah Jumped At Chance To Act With Dolly Parton
Queen Latifah signed up to her latest movie because she wanted to work with Dolly Parton.While the actress loved the "uplifting story" of the musical comedy 'Joyful Noise', which focuses on an unlikely partnership between...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 January 2012
Parton's Sister To Sue Concert Promoter
Dolly Parton's singer sister is to take legal action against a Northern Irish concert promoter who allegedly used her name to advertise a country music festival.James MCGarrity allegedly claimed Dolly's younger sister Stella Parton would...
By WENN on 29 December 2011
Dolly Parton Planning New Broadway Musical
Legendary country music star Dolly Parton is taking her life story to the stage in a new Broadway musical.The veteran singer previously worked on the score for the stage adaptation of her 1980 film 9...
By WENN on 23 December 2011
Jennifer Hudson Wants Mary J. Blige Track
Jennifer Hudson wants to collaborate with Mary J. Blige. 'Spotlight' singer Jennifer admitted as they both appeared to record the 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' TV special yesterday (18.12.11) that she would love to do a...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 December 2011
Dolly Parton Gets Her Skates On For Winter Spectacular
Country legend Dolly Parton is turning her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee into a winter wonderland by installing an ice rink for the first time this Christmas.Dollywood's Christmas on Ice will open on...
By WENN on 04 November 2011
Lonestar Reunite With Lead Singer
Country group Lonestar have reunited with original lead singer Richie McDonald to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The singer has rejoined the group, replacing Cody Collins, who had taken his place in 2007 when he left...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 October 2011
Dolly Parton's Tour Bus Crisis Resolved By Australian Minister
A top Australian politician has stepped in to save Dolly Parton's upcoming shows Down Under, after officials ruled the country star's tour buses were unfit for the country's roads.The singer is scheduled to play a...
By WENN on 26 September 2011
Kate Bush Replaced Parton As Peter Gabriel's Don't Give Up Partner
Kate Bush signed up to duet with Peter Gabriel on Don'T Give Up after Dolly Parton turned the rocker down.Gabriel has re-recorded the single with his back-up singer Ane Brun for his new album New...
By WENN on 20 September 2011
Dolly Parton Releases New Album
Dolly Parton, the country music legend has released her new album 'Better Day', her 41st studio album.The Tennessee born singer-songwriter released her new album Better Day recently and it is the second album released on...
By Lew Irwin on 30 August 2011
Dolly Parton Anchored By Husband
Dolly Parton says her husband is her "anchor".The country legend has been married to Carl Dean for 45 years and although the couple are very rarely seen in public together, the singer insists he is...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 August 2011
Dolly Parton's Weekday Diet
Dolly Parton only eats junk food on weekends.The country music legend sticks to a low-carbohydrate diet throughout each week to maintain her slim figure, but allows herself treats on weekends when she goes out with...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 August 2011
Dolly Parton Wears High Heels At Home
Dolly Parton wears high heels at home - because she can't reach her cabinets if she doesn't.The diminutive country legend is famous for her love of stacked shoes, and although she denies rumours she wears...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 August 2011
Dolly Parton Thinks She'll Die On Stage
Dolly Parton plans to die on stage.The 65-year-old country music legend has no desire to retire in the near future and thinks that she will only stop performing when she passes away.She said: "I plan...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 August 2011
Dolly Parton Had Dark Days
Dolly Parton went through a "dark time" when she found she couldn't have children.The 65-year-old singer- who has been married to Carl Dean for 45 years - underwent a partial hysterectomy after collapsing on stage...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 August 2011
Dolly Parton Fan Left Her A Baby In A Box
Country icon Dolly Parton was stunned to return home one day to find a "loony" fan had left a baby named after her hit Jolene on her doorstep.The I Will Always Love You hitmaker had...
By WENN on 26 July 2011
Dolly Parton In Trouble Over 'Gay Marriage T-shirt'
Dolly Parton's famous Dollywood theme park was plunged into a gay rights row this week, as a married lesbian couple alleged that they were discriminated against by park staff. Dolly Parton, who has being running...
By Lew Irwin on 23 July 2011
Dolly Parton Needs High Heels At Home
Dolly Parton wears high heels at home because she can't reach her kitchen cabinets without them. The diminutive 4' 11'' singer is famous for her heavily made up appearance and although the 65-year-old star favours...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 July 2011
Dolly Parton Releases 41st Studio Album 'Better Day'
Dolly Parton, the legendary American country singer, has officially released her 41st studio album 'Better Day' (28th June 2011). Dolly Parton's follow up to her 2008 record 'Backwoods Barbie' contains her usual mix of mainstream...
By WENN on 28 June 2011
Dolly Parton Wants Jack White Duet
Dolly Parton would duet with Jack White.The country music star is a big fan of the musician - whose former band the White Stripes covered her hit 'Jolene' - but insists she never collaborates with...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 May 2011
Dolly Parton Wants Madonna Duet
Dolly Parton wants to duet with Madonna. The country legend has always wanted to work with the 'Like a Prayer' singer, and thinks their styles would be a good match.She told The Sunday Times newspaper:...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 May 2011
Dolly Parton Wants To Play Herself
Dolly Parton wants to play herself in a film of her life.The country music legend would love to see her story turned into a movie and thins she would be a good choice to portray...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 May 2011
Dolly Parton Mortified By Wig Mishap
Country star Dolly Parton was once left red-faced and bald after her wig got caught on a low-hanging tree branch during an outing with friends.The 9 to 5 hitmaker, who loves donning fake hairpieces to...
By World Entertainment News Network on 26 May 2011
Dolly Parton Won't Repeat Outfits
Dolly Parton never wears the same outfit twice.The '9 to 5' hitmaker insists on varying her wardrobe and won't even make two promotional outfits in the same day clad in the same items.She said: "I...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 May 2011
Dolly Parton Wants To Sing With Gaga
Dolly Parton wants to sing a duet with Lady Gaga.The country singer admires the eccentric pop star and was so impressed with Gaga's country-style version of her own hit 'Born This Way' she has decided...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 April 2011
Dolly Parton To Duet With Lady Gaga?
Dolly Parton - The 65-year-old American country legend Dolly Parton has revealed that she would love to work with the pop sensation Lady Gaga in the future. Dolly Parton says she was impressed with the...
By WENN on 13 April 2011
Dolly Parton Worried Malibu Home Will Wash Into Sea
Country singer Dolly Parton is terrified her beachfront home in California will be swept out to sea after witnessing the power of the area's tides.The 65 year old adores her sea-view Malibu property but is...
By World Entertainment News Network on 13 April 2011
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