In 1967, Dolly Parton’s career reached new heights when Porter Wagoner invited her to appear on his television show. The spot on The Porter Wagoner Show brought her increased exposure, and their duets consistently landed her in the Top 10 on country charts. Still, Parton bristled at the notion that Wagoner discovered her. She had been working as a musician for a long time before she joined Wagoner on his show.
Dolly Parton said Porter Wagoner did not discover her
Parton was unquestionably grateful for the impact Wagoner had on her career. Still, she wondered if he got a bit too much credit for her success. She believed her uncle did more to get her started as a musician.
“I sometimes wonder if Porter doesn’t take more credit than he deserves,” she wrote in the book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “On the other hand, I often wonder if he gets enough credit.
Dolly Parton said Porter Wagoner did not discover her
Parton was unquestionably grateful for the impact Wagoner had on her career. Still, she wondered if he got a bit too much credit for her success. She believed her uncle did more to get her started as a musician.
“I sometimes wonder if Porter doesn’t take more credit than he deserves,” she wrote in the book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “On the other hand, I often wonder if he gets enough credit.
- 4/28/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Blake Shelton is one of the most notable names in country music — and, of course, he knows Taylor Swift. While Swift stepped into the world of pop and folk music in her later years as a songwriter, she began her career as a country sensation. Recently, Shelton noted that he’s written letters that he hoped would get back to Swift. Here’s why.
Blake Shelton said he wrote letters in the hopes of getting Taylor Swift to sing at his new bar
Blake Shelton has big plans for himself now that he’s no longer coaching on The Voice. Shelton left the music reality TV series after 23 seasons. And he made it clear that he has no intentions of returning. Now, he’s focused on spending time with Gwen Stefani’s boys and making new music. He also recently opened a new bar, Ole Red Las Vegas, which serves as a bar,...
Blake Shelton said he wrote letters in the hopes of getting Taylor Swift to sing at his new bar
Blake Shelton has big plans for himself now that he’s no longer coaching on The Voice. Shelton left the music reality TV series after 23 seasons. And he made it clear that he has no intentions of returning. Now, he’s focused on spending time with Gwen Stefani’s boys and making new music. He also recently opened a new bar, Ole Red Las Vegas, which serves as a bar,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton met her best friend, Judy Ogle, when they were both children. They remained friends through school and into Parton’s years of fame, at which time Ogle joined her on the road. After a while, though, this started to cause problems between them. According to some close to the singer, Parton had to make the difficult decision to let her best friend go. Here’s how this impacted their relationship.
Dolly Parton had to tell her best friend they could no longer work together
In 1977, Ogle, who had been helping Parton keep her career in order, abruptly returned home. Members of Parton’s band weren’t sure if she’d quit, or if she’d been fired.
One member of Parton’s band heard Ogle quit because she was tired of life away from home. Others wondered if Ogle’s position had become superfluous when Parton signed with new management,...
Dolly Parton had to tell her best friend they could no longer work together
In 1977, Ogle, who had been helping Parton keep her career in order, abruptly returned home. Members of Parton’s band weren’t sure if she’d quit, or if she’d been fired.
One member of Parton’s band heard Ogle quit because she was tired of life away from home. Others wondered if Ogle’s position had become superfluous when Parton signed with new management,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has been famous for years, which has given her access to practically everything she could have ever wanted. She said that she gained the most precious thing in her life before stardom, though. Parton said that she considered her relationship with her husband sacred and that he was incredibly important to her.
Dolly Parton said her husband was incredibly valuable to her
Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married since 1966. In their decades together, Dean has rarely been seen by the public, even as Parton grew increasingly visible. Parton said this dynamic worked well for them.
“He’s a real mystery person to the public. That’s good, though,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean, that’s fine with us, and fine with him. He loves me good, and my career bein’ separate from my marriage is perfectly natural for us.
Dolly Parton said her husband was incredibly valuable to her
Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married since 1966. In their decades together, Dean has rarely been seen by the public, even as Parton grew increasingly visible. Parton said this dynamic worked well for them.
“He’s a real mystery person to the public. That’s good, though,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean, that’s fine with us, and fine with him. He loves me good, and my career bein’ separate from my marriage is perfectly natural for us.
- 4/26/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s relationship with her husband, Carl Dean, has been going strong for decades, but she has managed to keep it almost entirely away from the public eye. Dean, in contrast to his wife, prefers a quiet life away from the spotlight. In the 1970s, Dean’s privacy made rumors about the couple fly. Parton said that one of these rumors was particularly embarrassing to her.
Dolly Parton found it embarrassing that people believed a rumor about her relationship
In 1977, journalist Alanna Nash met with Parton for a wide-ranging interview. Shortly before their meeting, a story ran about Parton that said she knew her marriage would work because she lived with Dean for a year beforehand. When Nash brought this up, Parton was horrified.
“Oh, I didn’t live with him!” she said, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I made the mistake of sayin’ that out of country innocence.
Dolly Parton found it embarrassing that people believed a rumor about her relationship
In 1977, journalist Alanna Nash met with Parton for a wide-ranging interview. Shortly before their meeting, a story ran about Parton that said she knew her marriage would work because she lived with Dean for a year beforehand. When Nash brought this up, Parton was horrified.
“Oh, I didn’t live with him!” she said, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I made the mistake of sayin’ that out of country innocence.
- 4/26/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fresh off Beyoncé’s record-breaking, genre-defying new album, CNN is examining country music’s post-Cowboy Carter reckoning in a new documentary.
Produced by CNN FlashDocs, Call Me Country: Beyoncé and Nashville’s Renaissance is streaming today exclusively on Max. Per the logline, the 42-minute film “examines this reckoning in the genre straight from the country music capital of the world” through interviews with musicians and analyses by culture and country music experts. (Beyoncé was not involved with the CNN documentary.)
Stream 'Call Me Country' on Max
The Grammy-winning superstar became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with the release of Act II: Cowboy Carter, which follows Renaissance as the second installment in a potential series of albums. She previously said she did not feel “welcomed” by the country music world when she first tried to enter the genre. Upon releasing her eighth studio album,...
Produced by CNN FlashDocs, Call Me Country: Beyoncé and Nashville’s Renaissance is streaming today exclusively on Max. Per the logline, the 42-minute film “examines this reckoning in the genre straight from the country music capital of the world” through interviews with musicians and analyses by culture and country music experts. (Beyoncé was not involved with the CNN documentary.)
Stream 'Call Me Country' on Max
The Grammy-winning superstar became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with the release of Act II: Cowboy Carter, which follows Renaissance as the second installment in a potential series of albums. She previously said she did not feel “welcomed” by the country music world when she first tried to enter the genre. Upon releasing her eighth studio album,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The longevity of Dolly Parton’s career relies both on her music and her personality. She has written countless beloved songs, but she also draws people to her with her warmth and genuineness. She said she has always been a highly positive person, a quality that has a great deal to do with her faith and spirituality.
Dolly Parton said she is a highly positive person
Parton grew up in a religious household, an upbringing that shaped her into the person she is today. Still, she said that many of the positive qualities faith instills in people were innate in her.
“People are teachin’ positive thinking and the magic of believing, but somebody had to feel and know that sort of thing naturally in order to start the program,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I just happen to be one of those people born with that gift of believing,...
Dolly Parton said she is a highly positive person
Parton grew up in a religious household, an upbringing that shaped her into the person she is today. Still, she said that many of the positive qualities faith instills in people were innate in her.
“People are teachin’ positive thinking and the magic of believing, but somebody had to feel and know that sort of thing naturally in order to start the program,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I just happen to be one of those people born with that gift of believing,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ahead of her appearance at Stagecoach this weekend, Elle King is getting ready for a “Baby Daddy’s Weekend” — her chance to turn the radio up and “raise a cup” — as she sings on her new song. “It’s my baby daddy’s weekend,” she declares over a thick, honky-pop beat. “I ain’t leavin’/Is we drunk yet? (No!)/It ain’t even.”
“My new song is for the people who deserve a good summer,” King said in a statement. “It’s for people who need a break from...
“My new song is for the people who deserve a good summer,” King said in a statement. “It’s for people who need a break from...
- 4/26/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Well, I know what song is going to be stuck in my head for the rest of the day. First reported by The Insneider, Jennifer Aniston is producing a reimagining of 9 to 5 for 20th Century Studios. The iconic 1980 movie starred Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Jane Fonda as three women who join forces to take revenge on their sexist, egotistical boss. Of course, the movie also featured the iconic theme song written and performed by Parton, which became one of the biggest hits of the decade.
Jennifer Aniston will produce the 9 to 5 reimagining through her Echo Films banner, along with her partner Kristin Hahn. Lisa Frankenstein screenwriter Diablo Cody will pen the script for the project, and although plot details are being kept under wraps, it’s assumed it will more or less follow the beats of the original.
The original 9 to 5 was a big hit upon its release...
Jennifer Aniston will produce the 9 to 5 reimagining through her Echo Films banner, along with her partner Kristin Hahn. Lisa Frankenstein screenwriter Diablo Cody will pen the script for the project, and although plot details are being kept under wraps, it’s assumed it will more or less follow the beats of the original.
The original 9 to 5 was a big hit upon its release...
- 4/25/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
A remake of the classic workplace comedy 9 to 5 — which starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin as three secretaries who seek revenge on their sexist boss — is reportedly in the works, with Jennifer Aniston’s production company leading the project.
Oscar-winning Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody will pen the screenplay for the “reimagining,” which places the original film in a modern setting, the Insneider first reported and Variety later confirmed. No other plot details or casting decisions — including Aniston herself will play a role — have been revealed.
The...
Oscar-winning Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody will pen the screenplay for the “reimagining,” which places the original film in a modern setting, the Insneider first reported and Variety later confirmed. No other plot details or casting decisions — including Aniston herself will play a role — have been revealed.
The...
- 4/25/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
While Dolly Parton has enjoyed nearly everything her career has thrown at her, she still has to deal with the less glamorous sides of celebrity. Over the years, Parton has received a series of death threats. Her method of handling these has varied, but early in her career they greatly alarmed her. She turned down an exciting opportunity because of a series of threats to her life.
Dolly Parton turned down a chance to further her career because of death threats
In 1976, Parton prepared to play a show in West Virginia when she learned that someone had made a death threat against her. To protect herself and her band, Parton decided she could not go on with the show.
“We had our stuff backstage, unpacked and ready to go,” guitarist Tom Rutledge said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I was next door eating, and word came down that...
Dolly Parton turned down a chance to further her career because of death threats
In 1976, Parton prepared to play a show in West Virginia when she learned that someone had made a death threat against her. To protect herself and her band, Parton decided she could not go on with the show.
“We had our stuff backstage, unpacked and ready to go,” guitarist Tom Rutledge said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I was next door eating, and word came down that...
- 4/25/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jennifer Aniston is bringing new life to 9 to 5.
The Morning Show star is set to produce a remaining of the iconic 1980 film starring Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Aniston will produce the project that is in development through her Echo Films banner, alongside her partner Kristin Hahn. Oscar-winning Juno writer Diablo Cody will pen the script. She’s also written movies like Jennifer’s Body and, most recently, Lisa Frankenstein, starring Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton.
The Friends star‘s production company has produced projects like Adam Sandler-starrer Murder Mystery 2, Dumplin‘, Cake and The Switch. The InSneider was the first to report the news that the women would be producing the remake.
Fonda confirmed a 9 to 5 sequel was in the works in 2018, with her, Tomlin and Parton set to reprise their original roles. News of the potential sequel broke when Rashida Jones...
The Morning Show star is set to produce a remaining of the iconic 1980 film starring Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Aniston will produce the project that is in development through her Echo Films banner, alongside her partner Kristin Hahn. Oscar-winning Juno writer Diablo Cody will pen the script. She’s also written movies like Jennifer’s Body and, most recently, Lisa Frankenstein, starring Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton.
The Friends star‘s production company has produced projects like Adam Sandler-starrer Murder Mystery 2, Dumplin‘, Cake and The Switch. The InSneider was the first to report the news that the women would be producing the remake.
Fonda confirmed a 9 to 5 sequel was in the works in 2018, with her, Tomlin and Parton set to reprise their original roles. News of the potential sequel broke when Rashida Jones...
- 4/25/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jennifer Aniston is looking to produce a reimagining of the glass-breaking, female driven 1980 comedy 9 to 5. Juno Oscar winner Diablo Cody is writing and Aniston will produce under her Echo Films label with Kristin Hahn.
Directed by Colin Higgins and starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, the movie followed three female office employes who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot boss played by Dabney Coleman. The pic was a huge blockbuster back in the day grossing over $103M.
The movie was nominated for an original song Oscar for Parton’s title theme song. The song went platinum and was also nominated for four Grammy Award nominations, winning Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance.
The movie was spun off into an ABC sitcom of the same name in 1982-1983, as well as a 2008 Broadway musical which earned four Tony nominations. Recently there...
Directed by Colin Higgins and starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, the movie followed three female office employes who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot boss played by Dabney Coleman. The pic was a huge blockbuster back in the day grossing over $103M.
The movie was nominated for an original song Oscar for Parton’s title theme song. The song went platinum and was also nominated for four Grammy Award nominations, winning Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance.
The movie was spun off into an ABC sitcom of the same name in 1982-1983, as well as a 2008 Broadway musical which earned four Tony nominations. Recently there...
- 4/25/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Aniston’s production company will reportedly reimagine the hit 1980 Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton comedy about sexism in the workplace – with a script by Diablo Cody
Jennifer Aniston’s production company, Echo Films, are to reimagine classic comedy 9 to 5 for a modern day audience, according to reports first covered by The Insneider. The script is being written by Juno and Young Adult writer Diablo Cody.
No plot details have yet been revealed, but the 1980 original centred on three female colleagues in an office who team up to take revenge on their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” boss. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Dabney Coleman starred in the film, which was scripted by Patricia Resnick with Colin Higgins, who also directed. It was based on an idea by Fonda, who commissioned the film as a vehicle for herself and Tomlin before bringing Parton on board.
Jennifer Aniston’s production company, Echo Films, are to reimagine classic comedy 9 to 5 for a modern day audience, according to reports first covered by The Insneider. The script is being written by Juno and Young Adult writer Diablo Cody.
No plot details have yet been revealed, but the 1980 original centred on three female colleagues in an office who team up to take revenge on their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” boss. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Dabney Coleman starred in the film, which was scripted by Patricia Resnick with Colin Higgins, who also directed. It was based on an idea by Fonda, who commissioned the film as a vehicle for herself and Tomlin before bringing Parton on board.
- 4/25/2024
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
The 1980s hit comedy 9 To 5 is getting the remake treatment thanks to 20th Century Studios, with Jennifer Aniston currently set to produce the film.
It’s no way to make a livin’, but the 9 To 5 is something that most of us can relate to, not least because the phrase was immortalised in the 1980 office satire (not to mention Dolly Parton’s iconic title song) that starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dabney Coleman and Parton herself.
The film followed ‘three female office colleagues who decide to exact revenge on their sexist, egotistical boss’ and some 43 years later, it looks like we may be seeing 9 To 5 return to our screens in the form a shiny new reimagining. 20th Century Studios is backing the new project with Jennifer Aniston set to produce according to a Variety report.
The actor tends to also star in the projects she produces,...
It’s no way to make a livin’, but the 9 To 5 is something that most of us can relate to, not least because the phrase was immortalised in the 1980 office satire (not to mention Dolly Parton’s iconic title song) that starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dabney Coleman and Parton herself.
The film followed ‘three female office colleagues who decide to exact revenge on their sexist, egotistical boss’ and some 43 years later, it looks like we may be seeing 9 To 5 return to our screens in the form a shiny new reimagining. 20th Century Studios is backing the new project with Jennifer Aniston set to produce according to a Variety report.
The actor tends to also star in the projects she produces,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
A new 9 to 5 movie is in the works!
On Wednesday (April 25), Variety confirmed that Jennifer Aniston and her Echo Films partner Kristin Hahn are producing a re-imagining of the hit 1980 movie for 20th Century Studios.
9 to 5, directed by Colin Higgins and written by Patricia Resnick, followed three working women – Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin – who live out their fantasy of getting even with their antagonistic boss (Dabney Coleman).
Keep reading to find out more…Variety also reports that the film is currently in development with Oscar winner Diablo Cody writing the screenplay. Diablo is best known for writing the screenplays to Juno, Jennifer’s Body, and Lisa Frankenstein.
Back in 2019, Dolly revealed that a 9 to 5 sequel was in the works, however, the project was dropped.
On Wednesday (April 25), Variety confirmed that Jennifer Aniston and her Echo Films partner Kristin Hahn are producing a re-imagining of the hit 1980 movie for 20th Century Studios.
9 to 5, directed by Colin Higgins and written by Patricia Resnick, followed three working women – Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin – who live out their fantasy of getting even with their antagonistic boss (Dabney Coleman).
Keep reading to find out more…Variety also reports that the film is currently in development with Oscar winner Diablo Cody writing the screenplay. Diablo is best known for writing the screenplays to Juno, Jennifer’s Body, and Lisa Frankenstein.
Back in 2019, Dolly revealed that a 9 to 5 sequel was in the works, however, the project was dropped.
- 4/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Jennifer Aniston is ready to pour herself a cup of ambition.
Aniston and her Echo Films partner Kristin Hahn are producing a “9 to 5” reimagining for 20th Century Studios, Variety has confirmed.
The film is currently in development, with Diablo Cody working on the latest draft of the “9 to 5” reimagining. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
The original “9 to 5” follows three female office colleagues who decide to exact revenge on their sexist, egotistical boss. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Dabney Coleman starred in the 1980 office satire, directed by Colin Higgins and written by Patricia Resnick. The hit comedy film spawned a sitcom of the same name, which aired on ABC from 1982 to 1983, and in first-run syndication from 1986 to 1988. Parton, Tomlin and Fonda participated in the 2022 documentary “Still Working 9 to 5,” which focuses on the impact of the classic film 40 years later.
Aniston and her Echo Films partner Kristin Hahn are producing a “9 to 5” reimagining for 20th Century Studios, Variety has confirmed.
The film is currently in development, with Diablo Cody working on the latest draft of the “9 to 5” reimagining. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
The original “9 to 5” follows three female office colleagues who decide to exact revenge on their sexist, egotistical boss. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Dabney Coleman starred in the 1980 office satire, directed by Colin Higgins and written by Patricia Resnick. The hit comedy film spawned a sitcom of the same name, which aired on ABC from 1982 to 1983, and in first-run syndication from 1986 to 1988. Parton, Tomlin and Fonda participated in the 2022 documentary “Still Working 9 to 5,” which focuses on the impact of the classic film 40 years later.
- 4/25/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Dolly Parton’s cheer and good humor seem unflappable, but she admitted to feeling lost and upset during one Las Vegas concert. The show was big and expensive, meant to be a grand introduction to the city for Parton. Instead, she felt overwhelmed and embarrassed. She shared what went so wrong when she got onstage.
Dolly Parton felt uncomfortable during a show in Las Vegas
In the 1980s, Parton and her manager, Sandy Gallin, planned to take her career to the next level with TV specials, film roles, and large concerts. One of these star-making moves was a plan for Parton to perform two weeks at the Riviera Theater in Las Vegas. She would make $350,000 a week.
“Sandy Gallin and I decided it would be fun to do a big Las Vegas show,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “Sandy was a genius at negotiating the deal.
Dolly Parton felt uncomfortable during a show in Las Vegas
In the 1980s, Parton and her manager, Sandy Gallin, planned to take her career to the next level with TV specials, film roles, and large concerts. One of these star-making moves was a plan for Parton to perform two weeks at the Riviera Theater in Las Vegas. She would make $350,000 a week.
“Sandy Gallin and I decided it would be fun to do a big Las Vegas show,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “Sandy was a genius at negotiating the deal.
- 4/24/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s ebullient personality makes it seem like little gets her down, but things still bother the singer. According to one of her backup singers, three things deeply disturbed the Queen of Country. Outside one show in Atlanta, a woman upset her by touching on two of these things.
Dolly Parton’s friend said an encounter outside a show disturbed the singer
Parton has been famous for decades and has often leaned into gossip about her as a way to promote her projects. She admitted that while tabloids often overblow news, there is typically a grain of truth in the stories they run. It bothers her deeply when there is not, and magazines run outright lies about her.
Even worse than this is when someone doubts her talent, or calls her songwriting into question. Parton rightfully takes immense pride in her work and she finds it incredibly hurtful when...
Dolly Parton’s friend said an encounter outside a show disturbed the singer
Parton has been famous for decades and has often leaned into gossip about her as a way to promote her projects. She admitted that while tabloids often overblow news, there is typically a grain of truth in the stories they run. It bothers her deeply when there is not, and magazines run outright lies about her.
Even worse than this is when someone doubts her talent, or calls her songwriting into question. Parton rightfully takes immense pride in her work and she finds it incredibly hurtful when...
- 4/24/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter helped shine a light on the ongoing conversation surrounding country music in relation to Black musicians. Now, a new CNN FlashDoc called Call Me Country: Beyoncé and Nashville’s Renaissance, out April 26 on Max, will dive even deeper into the issues and hurdles Black artists have long faced in the genre.
The Call Me Country trailer, which dropped on Tuesday, teases analysis and conversations surrounding Queen Bey’s history-making LP and how it ignited a conversation surrounding the treatment of Black artists in a white-dominated music genre and industry.
The Call Me Country trailer, which dropped on Tuesday, teases analysis and conversations surrounding Queen Bey’s history-making LP and how it ignited a conversation surrounding the treatment of Black artists in a white-dominated music genre and industry.
- 4/23/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Sara Boustany has joined the cast as one of the leads in Hello, Beautiful, which is based on the Christine Handy novel Walk Beside Me. Handy is producing along with Michael Espinosa, and Ziad H. Hamzeh–who will also serve as director. The film also stars Tricia Helfer and Tarek Bishara.
Hello, Beautiful revolves around Willow, a successful model, struggling with the facade of a perfect life while confronted with a crumbling family dynamic and then, breast cancer diagnosis. Sara will play “Isabel,” her wild and resentful teenage daughter who is struggling with her own obstacles.
Boustany hails from Lebanon. She moved to the U.S. as a teenager, where she landed the recurring guest star role of Miranda in the Emmy-nominated Hulu series, Pen15. She also appeared in a lead role in Netflix’s Dolly Parton produced anthology series Heartstrings, playing a young Sarah Shahi.
She is represented by D2 Management.
Hello, Beautiful revolves around Willow, a successful model, struggling with the facade of a perfect life while confronted with a crumbling family dynamic and then, breast cancer diagnosis. Sara will play “Isabel,” her wild and resentful teenage daughter who is struggling with her own obstacles.
Boustany hails from Lebanon. She moved to the U.S. as a teenager, where she landed the recurring guest star role of Miranda in the Emmy-nominated Hulu series, Pen15. She also appeared in a lead role in Netflix’s Dolly Parton produced anthology series Heartstrings, playing a young Sarah Shahi.
She is represented by D2 Management.
- 4/23/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
In 1983, Dolly Parton nervously prepared for a concert special in England. She was incredibly concerned ahead of the show as she wasn’t sure how the audience would react to her. Her audience’s perception of her outfit became the least of her worries, though. Just before she was meant to start the show, she heard news of a bomb threat to the theater. Here’s how Parton reacted.
Dolly Parton learned of a bomb threat shortly before a concert
Parton filmed a 1983 HBO special at the Old Dominion Theater in London. She spent time before the concert fretting about her audience. She wasn’t sure how they would react to “the big, overblown, oversequined cartoon of a woman who was about to stand before them,” (per Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business).
As she worried about getting heckled, she received even more troubling news. Scotland Yard received a bomb threat,...
Dolly Parton learned of a bomb threat shortly before a concert
Parton filmed a 1983 HBO special at the Old Dominion Theater in London. She spent time before the concert fretting about her audience. She wasn’t sure how they would react to “the big, overblown, oversequined cartoon of a woman who was about to stand before them,” (per Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business).
As she worried about getting heckled, she received even more troubling news. Scotland Yard received a bomb threat,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has collaborated with a lot of brands, but her heartwarming gesture to Taco Bell employees is unexpected. Keep reading for all the details on the unlikely pairing.
Dolly Parton Encouraged Taco Bell To Bring Back Fan-Favorite Menu Item
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, has a long-standing love affair with Taco Bell. Like many customers, she was devastated when the fast food joint removed a beloved item from the menu.
The Mexican Pizza was removed from the chain’s menu in 2020 after being a staple for 35 years. Dolly Parton told Business Insider that the item was one of her go-to orders. “I always get a Taco Supreme,” she said as she detailed her order.
Dolly Parton/Credit: YouTube
Another Dolly must-have is rice and beans. Before the item was discontinued, she also loved the Mexican Pizza, which the outlet describes as “ground beef and refried beans sandwiched...
Dolly Parton Encouraged Taco Bell To Bring Back Fan-Favorite Menu Item
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, has a long-standing love affair with Taco Bell. Like many customers, she was devastated when the fast food joint removed a beloved item from the menu.
The Mexican Pizza was removed from the chain’s menu in 2020 after being a staple for 35 years. Dolly Parton told Business Insider that the item was one of her go-to orders. “I always get a Taco Supreme,” she said as she detailed her order.
Dolly Parton/Credit: YouTube
Another Dolly must-have is rice and beans. Before the item was discontinued, she also loved the Mexican Pizza, which the outlet describes as “ground beef and refried beans sandwiched...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
Alan Ritchson is impressive as a father who can’t pay his desperately sick child’s hospital fees, but the good-neighbour plot ignores a bigger question
If you’re familiar with Alan Ritchson from his turn as Jack Reacher in the Amazon series based on the phenomenally popular Lee Child thrillers, get ready to see a different side of him in this weepy based on a true story. He’s once more playing a large, taciturn man, but here his problems cannot be solved by hitting things. Grieving the recent death of his wife, and drowning in debt from hospital bills, he’s devastated by the news that his youngest daughter may have only weeks or months to live, due to a condition related to that which claimed the life of her mother. Her only hope is yet more expensive treatment.
The revelation that a loud hairdresser with a drinking...
If you’re familiar with Alan Ritchson from his turn as Jack Reacher in the Amazon series based on the phenomenally popular Lee Child thrillers, get ready to see a different side of him in this weepy based on a true story. He’s once more playing a large, taciturn man, but here his problems cannot be solved by hitting things. Grieving the recent death of his wife, and drowning in debt from hospital bills, he’s devastated by the news that his youngest daughter may have only weeks or months to live, due to a condition related to that which claimed the life of her mother. Her only hope is yet more expensive treatment.
The revelation that a loud hairdresser with a drinking...
- 4/23/2024
- by Catherine Bray
- The Guardian - Film News
You can’t please all the people all of the time — even if you’re as popular as Taylor Swift. Having attained a somehow higher level of mega-celebrity with her record-breaking Eras Tour and a closely followed romance with Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs (who are headed back to the Super Bowl as the defending NFL champs), the singer now faces the perplexing wrath of Maga conspiracy theorists who have decided the league and the relationship are rigged to help Joe Biden’s chances in the 2024 presidential election.
- 4/22/2024
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
The 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced tonight on American Idol by Ryan Seacrest and 2022 inductee Lionel Richie.
A Tribe Called Quest, Cher, Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, Mary J. Blige, Peter Frampton, and Ozzy Osbourne were announced as the performers being inducted.
Jimmy Buffett is set to be recognized for his musical excellence. Other inductees include Dionne Warwick, Norman Whitfield, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, MC5, Suzanne de Passe, and Big Mama Thornton.
Related: ‘American Idol’ Sets Mandisa Tribute Following Death Of Season 5 Contestant
Nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 included Cher, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade and A Tribe Called Quest.
The 2023 inductees included Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliot, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, and The Spinners.
Richie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 alongside Pat Benatar (and Neil Giraldo), Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics (Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart), Carly Simon and Dolly Parton.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1983, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. A committee nominates an artist, and “rock experts” evaluate the nominees and vote on the candidates who are inducted.
A Tribe Called Quest, Cher, Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, Mary J. Blige, Peter Frampton, and Ozzy Osbourne were announced as the performers being inducted.
Jimmy Buffett is set to be recognized for his musical excellence. Other inductees include Dionne Warwick, Norman Whitfield, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, MC5, Suzanne de Passe, and Big Mama Thornton.
Related: ‘American Idol’ Sets Mandisa Tribute Following Death Of Season 5 Contestant
Nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 included Cher, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade and A Tribe Called Quest.
The 2023 inductees included Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliot, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, and The Spinners.
Richie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 alongside Pat Benatar (and Neil Giraldo), Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics (Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart), Carly Simon and Dolly Parton.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1983, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. A committee nominates an artist, and “rock experts” evaluate the nominees and vote on the candidates who are inducted.
- 4/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Tonight on “American Idol,” with guidance from guest mentor Gene Simmons, the Top 14 take on songs from legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes live for the Top 12. Plus, the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are announced live.
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 12 airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 performed for a spot in the Top 14. The top 10 vote-getters advanced automatically before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie saved four more. The six eliminated artists were Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Kennedy Reid, Mackenzie Sol, Odell Bunton Jr. and Quintavious. Who will go home tonight?
8:05 p.m. — Luke opened up the show with a performance of “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. Next all three judges take...
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 12 airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 performed for a spot in the Top 14. The top 10 vote-getters advanced automatically before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie saved four more. The six eliminated artists were Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Kennedy Reid, Mackenzie Sol, Odell Bunton Jr. and Quintavious. Who will go home tonight?
8:05 p.m. — Luke opened up the show with a performance of “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. Next all three judges take...
- 4/22/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers were friends for decades, drawn together by an electric current of energy . Parton and Rogers had such good rapport that rumors of an affair between them circulated for years. Both denied having ever acted on their feelings, but they said they felt the chemistry between them from the moment they met.
Dolly Parton met Kenny Rogers on the set of her TV show
In 1976, Parton waded deeper into the pool of her talents by hosting a variety show, Dolly. One of her earliest guests was Rogers. She said that his appearance on her show marked the beginning of their crackling chemistry.
“Kenny Rogers was also a guest on that early show,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “That began the chemistry that would make such a hit with the public in our future projects together. There was something about the combination that just worked.
Dolly Parton met Kenny Rogers on the set of her TV show
In 1976, Parton waded deeper into the pool of her talents by hosting a variety show, Dolly. One of her earliest guests was Rogers. She said that his appearance on her show marked the beginning of their crackling chemistry.
“Kenny Rogers was also a guest on that early show,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “That began the chemistry that would make such a hit with the public in our future projects together. There was something about the combination that just worked.
- 4/21/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even Dolly Parton gets jitters ahead of shows. As she prepared to play a concert in England, she felt increasingly concerned that she wouldn’t go over well with the crowd. Parton worried the crowd would turn their nose at her appearance and performance.
Dolly Parton wasn’t sure a show in England would go well
In 1983, Parton put on a special for HBO at the Old Dominion Theater in London. She was incredibly nervous ahead of the performance.
“At first it looked as if the entire event would turn out to be a disaster. I knew that the British people had heard my songs on the radio and on records but didn’t really know what I looked like,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business, adding, “I always thought of England as very proper and conservative. I didn’t know how they would react to the big,...
Dolly Parton wasn’t sure a show in England would go well
In 1983, Parton put on a special for HBO at the Old Dominion Theater in London. She was incredibly nervous ahead of the performance.
“At first it looked as if the entire event would turn out to be a disaster. I knew that the British people had heard my songs on the radio and on records but didn’t really know what I looked like,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business, adding, “I always thought of England as very proper and conservative. I didn’t know how they would react to the big,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1976, Dolly Parton spread her wings in the entertainment industry and began to host a television show. While it wasn’t always a perfect experience — she didn’t always feel that producers’ visions aligned with hers — she was incredibly proud of one episode. She worked so well with her guests that she went on to record an album with them.
Dolly Parton was very proud of an episode of her television show
Parton hosted the variety show Dolly in 1976 and 1977. Two of her early guests were Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She felt nothing but pride for the way they gelled on the episode.
Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris | Paul Harris/Getty Images
“I did manage to do one show, however, that I will always be proud of. It is probably the best half-hour of television I ever did,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
Dolly Parton was very proud of an episode of her television show
Parton hosted the variety show Dolly in 1976 and 1977. Two of her early guests were Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She felt nothing but pride for the way they gelled on the episode.
Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris | Paul Harris/Getty Images
“I did manage to do one show, however, that I will always be proud of. It is probably the best half-hour of television I ever did,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
- 4/19/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Linda Perry Unveiled in ‘Let It Die Here’ ‘Linda Perry: Let It Die Here’, produced by Mercury Studios and Utopia Originals, directed by Don Hardy, offers an intense exploration into the life of one of music’s transformative figures. With her iconic style—recognized by her distinctive hat and ink, Linda Perry’s journey from 4 Non Blondes fame to a powerhouse songwriter and producer is captivatingly captured through interviews with stars like Dolly Parton and Christina Aguilera. As a Grammy-nominated talent, Perry has redefined her career path continuously, working with a range of artists from Pink to Adele. The film delves into
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- 4/19/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Linda Perry Unveiled in ‘Let It Die Here’ ‘Linda Perry: Let It Die Here’, produced by Mercury Studios and Utopia Originals, directed by Don Hardy, offers an intense exploration into the life of one of music’s transformative figures. With her iconic style—recognized by her distinctive hat and ink, Linda Perry’s journey from 4 Non Blondes fame to a powerhouse songwriter and producer is captivatingly captured through interviews with stars like Dolly Parton and Christina Aguilera. As a Grammy-nominated talent, Perry has redefined her career path continuously, working with a range of artists from Pink to Adele. The film delves into
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- 4/19/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
NCIS: Origins has added Daniel Bellomy (Power Book II: Ghost), Caleb Martin Foote (Made For Love) and Robert Taylor (Longmire) in recurring roles. The CBS prequel to the venerable procedural has a straight-to-series order for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
Executive produced and narrated by Mark Harmon, Origins begins in 1991, years before the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Austin Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid).
Additionally, Mariel Molina will play Special Agent Lala Dominguez, Tyla Abercrumbie will play Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan and Diany Rodriguez will play Special Agent Vera Strickland.
Bellomy will play Special Agent Granville “Granny” Dawson, a young probationary agent, who’s cutting his teeth as the Evidence Custodian’s assistant,...
Executive produced and narrated by Mark Harmon, Origins begins in 1991, years before the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Austin Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid).
Additionally, Mariel Molina will play Special Agent Lala Dominguez, Tyla Abercrumbie will play Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan and Diany Rodriguez will play Special Agent Vera Strickland.
Bellomy will play Special Agent Granville “Granny” Dawson, a young probationary agent, who’s cutting his teeth as the Evidence Custodian’s assistant,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Dolly Parton has collaborated with many musicians over the years, and she says she often gets along well with them. Some, like Reba McEntire, are lifelong friends and others, like Kenny Rogers, became the subject of tabloid fodder about her love life. One artist with whom Parton sang a duet on her 1976 variety show, Dolly, always had a place in her heart.
Dolly Parton said 1 musician had a hold on her heart
In 1976, Parton welcomed country musician Tom T. Hall on her variety show, Dolly. They each performed a handful of songs and sang duets on “Sneaky Snake” and “I Love.”
Tom T. Hall | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
The pair also played the same show at the Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The venue hosted wrestling afterward, so the sign for the show read “Dolly Parton Tom T. Hall Wrestling.” Parton laughed at the photo of the sign,...
Dolly Parton said 1 musician had a hold on her heart
In 1976, Parton welcomed country musician Tom T. Hall on her variety show, Dolly. They each performed a handful of songs and sang duets on “Sneaky Snake” and “I Love.”
Tom T. Hall | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
The pair also played the same show at the Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The venue hosted wrestling afterward, so the sign for the show read “Dolly Parton Tom T. Hall Wrestling.” Parton laughed at the photo of the sign,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Linda Perry is ready to share an inside look at her far-from-ideal journey.
On Thursday, Mercury Studios released the official trailer for Linda Perry: Let It Die Here, a documentary about the 4 Non Blondes’ singer and hitmaker for others, including Christina Aguilera and Pink. The film traverses her life and journey, featuring interviews with Dolly Parton, Aguilera, and Brandi Carlile. It’s set to premiere at the Tribeca Festival this year.
“It’s pretty amazing I turned out the way I did. Everything else was running against me,” she says in the trailer,...
On Thursday, Mercury Studios released the official trailer for Linda Perry: Let It Die Here, a documentary about the 4 Non Blondes’ singer and hitmaker for others, including Christina Aguilera and Pink. The film traverses her life and journey, featuring interviews with Dolly Parton, Aguilera, and Brandi Carlile. It’s set to premiere at the Tribeca Festival this year.
“It’s pretty amazing I turned out the way I did. Everything else was running against me,” she says in the trailer,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Mercury Studios and Utopia Originals have announced the premiere of the feature-length documentary “Linda Perry: Let It Die Here,” which will make its debut at the upcoming Tribeca Festival 2024.
Directed by Don Hardy, and produced by Ktf Films, the film takes a look at the life and career of Perry, who led the group 4 Non-Blondes before launching her career as one of the most successful songwriters of the last 30 years, collaborating with Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion, Pink, Adele, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Weezer, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, the Chicks and others. The film features Parton, Aguilera, Kate Hudson, Sara Gilbert and Brandi Carlile. CAA Media Finance represents the film’s North American distribution rights.
Screening times are:
06/06/2024, 8:00 Pm at The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios
06/07/2024, 11:30 Am at AMC-02 – Press/Industry Screening
06/08/2024, 2:15 Pm at Vec-02
06/09/2024, 5:45 Pm at AMC-03
06/12/2024, 9:00 Am at AMC-01 – Press/Industry Screening
According to the announcement,...
Directed by Don Hardy, and produced by Ktf Films, the film takes a look at the life and career of Perry, who led the group 4 Non-Blondes before launching her career as one of the most successful songwriters of the last 30 years, collaborating with Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion, Pink, Adele, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Weezer, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, the Chicks and others. The film features Parton, Aguilera, Kate Hudson, Sara Gilbert and Brandi Carlile. CAA Media Finance represents the film’s North American distribution rights.
Screening times are:
06/06/2024, 8:00 Pm at The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios
06/07/2024, 11:30 Am at AMC-02 – Press/Industry Screening
06/08/2024, 2:15 Pm at Vec-02
06/09/2024, 5:45 Pm at AMC-03
06/12/2024, 9:00 Am at AMC-01 – Press/Industry Screening
According to the announcement,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
When Dolly Parton’s close friend told her he was getting married, she celebrated by taking him on a vacation to Europe. She said they had the time of their lives on their trip, sightseeing, eating good food, and listening to music. One night, they went to the opera, where Parton worried her behavior would bring judgment from other attendees.
Dolly Parton worried about the way she’d seem at the opera
One night during their trip, Parton and her friend, Bob Hunka, went to the opera. She said she stood out in the crowd.
“The opera house, those highfalutin’ people in all of their finery, it was almost overwhelming to me,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I know Bob must have been a little embarrassed to take me there in my gaudy, tasteless outfit, but if he was, he didn’t say anything.
Dolly Parton worried about the way she’d seem at the opera
One night during their trip, Parton and her friend, Bob Hunka, went to the opera. She said she stood out in the crowd.
“The opera house, those highfalutin’ people in all of their finery, it was almost overwhelming to me,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I know Bob must have been a little embarrassed to take me there in my gaudy, tasteless outfit, but if he was, he didn’t say anything.
- 4/17/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 23rd edition of the Tribeca Festival is out with its slate of feature films including world premieres starring Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone and Jenna Ortega. Another high-profile title is Saving Casa Bonita, a new documentary about South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone restoring an iconic Colorado restaurant.
Stewart toplines Sacramento, a road trip comedy directed by Michael Angarano and also starring Michael Cera and Maya Erskine. Jazzy with Gladstone and Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux is a companion piece to 2023 indie drama The Unknown Country, in which Gladstone appeared just prior to her Oscar-nominated performance in Killers Of The Flower Moon. Ortega stars in director Tiffany Paulsen’s romantic drama Winter Spring Summer or Fall alongside Marisol Nichols, Percy Hynes White and Adam Rodriguez.
The documentary lineup, long a Tribeca strength, will feature comedy greats politically tinged pics ahead of the U.S.
Stewart toplines Sacramento, a road trip comedy directed by Michael Angarano and also starring Michael Cera and Maya Erskine. Jazzy with Gladstone and Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux is a companion piece to 2023 indie drama The Unknown Country, in which Gladstone appeared just prior to her Oscar-nominated performance in Killers Of The Flower Moon. Ortega stars in director Tiffany Paulsen’s romantic drama Winter Spring Summer or Fall alongside Marisol Nichols, Percy Hynes White and Adam Rodriguez.
The documentary lineup, long a Tribeca strength, will feature comedy greats politically tinged pics ahead of the U.S.
- 4/17/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Tribeca Festival has revealed its feature film lineup for its 2024 festival, which includes films from actors Lily Gladstone and Michael Cera and documentaries featuring Prince, Carlos Santana and Dolly Parton.
The opening night film is documentary “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” directed by Tribeca alumna Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton.
This year’s festival, which runs from June 5-16 in New York City, has a program of 103 feature films from 114 filmmakers spanning 48 countries. The lineup features 86 world premieres, two international premieres, six North American premieres and eight New York premieres.
The final selections were chosen from a record-breaking pool of 13,016 submissions. Half of the films in competition are directed by women and 35% (36) of all feature films are directed by Bipoc filmmakers. There are 30 films directed by first-time filmmakers and 25 directors are making their return to the annual New York film festival.
“In a year of record high submissions, despite industry-wide challenges,...
The opening night film is documentary “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” directed by Tribeca alumna Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton.
This year’s festival, which runs from June 5-16 in New York City, has a program of 103 feature films from 114 filmmakers spanning 48 countries. The lineup features 86 world premieres, two international premieres, six North American premieres and eight New York premieres.
The final selections were chosen from a record-breaking pool of 13,016 submissions. Half of the films in competition are directed by women and 35% (36) of all feature films are directed by Bipoc filmmakers. There are 30 films directed by first-time filmmakers and 25 directors are making their return to the annual New York film festival.
“In a year of record high submissions, despite industry-wide challenges,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Dolly Parton loved her family, but she was frustrated with the way they — and her dad in particular — showed their affection. While Parton knew her father loved her because of his actions, he practically never outright said this to her. Parton eventually grew so frustrated with this that she taught him to say “I love you.”
Dolly Parton had to teach her dad to say ‘I love you’
For years, Parton noted her family’s struggle to verbally tell people they loved them.
“Always at holidays or other family gatherings, people would hug and say good-bye, but they would never say ‘I love you,’” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “Sure, I know that the love is there, but dammit, I want to hear it! I was the first one in my family, that I know of, to ever tell other family members that I loved them.
Dolly Parton had to teach her dad to say ‘I love you’
For years, Parton noted her family’s struggle to verbally tell people they loved them.
“Always at holidays or other family gatherings, people would hug and say good-bye, but they would never say ‘I love you,’” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “Sure, I know that the love is there, but dammit, I want to hear it! I was the first one in my family, that I know of, to ever tell other family members that I loved them.
- 4/16/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Here’s How Much Kesha Is Worth! ( Photo Credit – Facebook )
American singer-songwriter Kesha is a renowned music artist who has been in the industry since she was 18. The songstress has been in the news for several lawsuits but, despite that, managed to amass a modest wealth throughout her career. Let us take a closer look at her net worth in 2024.
About her-
She was born Kesha Rose Sebert to singer-songwriter Rosemary Patricia ‘Pebe’ Sebert. She was a single mother and co-wrote the single ‘Old Flames Can’t Hold a Candle to You’ for Joe Sun with Hugh Moffatt. The song featured on Dolly Parton‘s 1980 album Dolly, Dolly, Dolly. Kesha attended the Franklin High School and Brentwood High School.
She dropped out of school at 17 after Swedish record producer Max Martin convinced her. Her mother taught her how to write songs, and she began recording demos. Her mother distributed them...
American singer-songwriter Kesha is a renowned music artist who has been in the industry since she was 18. The songstress has been in the news for several lawsuits but, despite that, managed to amass a modest wealth throughout her career. Let us take a closer look at her net worth in 2024.
About her-
She was born Kesha Rose Sebert to singer-songwriter Rosemary Patricia ‘Pebe’ Sebert. She was a single mother and co-wrote the single ‘Old Flames Can’t Hold a Candle to You’ for Joe Sun with Hugh Moffatt. The song featured on Dolly Parton‘s 1980 album Dolly, Dolly, Dolly. Kesha attended the Franklin High School and Brentwood High School.
She dropped out of school at 17 after Swedish record producer Max Martin convinced her. Her mother taught her how to write songs, and she began recording demos. Her mother distributed them...
- 4/15/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Before she was one of the biggest movie stars in the world, Julia Roberts was apparently subject to on-set mistreatment by the late director Herb Ross. Ross, who died in 2001, directed Roberts in one of her earliest hits, the heartfelt 1989 drama "Steel Magnolias." When the movie hit theaters, Roberts was just four months away from becoming a major celebrity thanks to the success of "Pretty Women." But in a recent interview with Vulture, her "Steel Magnolias" costar says Roberts, then in her early 20s, was subject to tough treatment by Ross.
"Herb was very, very, very hard on Julia," Sally Field told the outlet in February. "If you ever talk to Julia, she'll tell you." She continued: "We would all rally around Julia, because she was the baby. She was sort of the newcomer." In the film, Roberts plays Shelby, the daughter to Field's M'Lynn who suffers from diabetes. Field...
"Herb was very, very, very hard on Julia," Sally Field told the outlet in February. "If you ever talk to Julia, she'll tell you." She continued: "We would all rally around Julia, because she was the baby. She was sort of the newcomer." In the film, Roberts plays Shelby, the daughter to Field's M'Lynn who suffers from diabetes. Field...
- 4/15/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Dolly Parton admired her mom for a number of reasons. She raised 12 children in a one-bedroom home with both strength and kindness. She also received visions that came in handy for the Parton family. Parton said her mother’s premonitions were accurate enough that they may have saved her brother’s life.
Dolly Parton’s mom had a very strong intuition
When Parton was young, she realized her mother had abilities that set her apart from most other people.
“Mama had premonitions — ‘visions,’ she called them,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “They could be startlingly accurate.”
Parton said her mother had these visions often enough that everyone in her family implicitly believed them. Their trust in her likely saved Parton’s brother’s life.
“One night, years later, she sat up in her bed and said to Daddy, ‘Lee, get your clothes on.
Dolly Parton’s mom had a very strong intuition
When Parton was young, she realized her mother had abilities that set her apart from most other people.
“Mama had premonitions — ‘visions,’ she called them,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “They could be startlingly accurate.”
Parton said her mother had these visions often enough that everyone in her family implicitly believed them. Their trust in her likely saved Parton’s brother’s life.
“One night, years later, she sat up in her bed and said to Daddy, ‘Lee, get your clothes on.
- 4/14/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton got her big break on The Porter Wagoner Show. During her tenure on the program, she became a country star and set herself up for a lengthy and fruitful solo career. Though it was a helpful part of her rise, it was not always an easy one. Parton once joked that she could understand how Kermit the Frog felt after her years with Wagoner.
Dolly Parton said work with Porter Wagoner wasn’t easy
In 1967, Parton began appearing regularly on The Porter Wagoner Show. While his audience initially resented her for replacing singer Norma Jean, they eventually welcomed her with open arms. Soon, she began recording songs and traveling with him. They had such chemistry that rumors began to fly about an affair between them. Behind the scenes, though, their relationship was a constant challenge.
Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Parton did not...
Dolly Parton said work with Porter Wagoner wasn’t easy
In 1967, Parton began appearing regularly on The Porter Wagoner Show. While his audience initially resented her for replacing singer Norma Jean, they eventually welcomed her with open arms. Soon, she began recording songs and traveling with him. They had such chemistry that rumors began to fly about an affair between them. Behind the scenes, though, their relationship was a constant challenge.
Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Parton did not...
- 4/13/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton places great value on her friendships. She has known her best friend, Judy Ogle, since childhood, and built solid relationships with many of the people who support her career. When she moved to Los Angeles, she relied on a network of friends in the city. Eventually, though, she had to pull back from these relationships. She said this left her feeling incredibly lonely.
Dolly Parton said she felt alone after dealing with a problem in her friendship
In the early 1980s, Parton began spending more time in LA because of her burgeoning film career. She built an LA family out of Ogle, her bandleader Gregg Perry, and his secretary, Susie Glickman.
“Judy and I had more time for each other now with Gregg and Susie managing things so smoothly,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We were able to take our trips together and felt good again.
Dolly Parton said she felt alone after dealing with a problem in her friendship
In the early 1980s, Parton began spending more time in LA because of her burgeoning film career. She built an LA family out of Ogle, her bandleader Gregg Perry, and his secretary, Susie Glickman.
“Judy and I had more time for each other now with Gregg and Susie managing things so smoothly,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We were able to take our trips together and felt good again.
- 4/13/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton and her best friend, Judy Ogle, have known each other for most of their lives. Parton sees Ogle as family and is protective over her. Because of this, she found it difficult to watch as Ogle became involved with a possessive partner. Parton shared why their friendship became a point of issue in Ogle’s relationship.
Dolly Parton said her best friend’s partner was jealous of their friendship
In the 1980s, Parton began spending more time in Los Angeles to work on her blooming film career. Ogle followed her to the city, renting an apartment next door to Parton. She lived with her partner, who had recently gotten out of the army.
“Judy’s lover had gotten out of the army by now, and they moved in together in an apartment next to mine,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “It...
Dolly Parton said her best friend’s partner was jealous of their friendship
In the 1980s, Parton began spending more time in Los Angeles to work on her blooming film career. Ogle followed her to the city, renting an apartment next door to Parton. She lived with her partner, who had recently gotten out of the army.
“Judy’s lover had gotten out of the army by now, and they moved in together in an apartment next to mine,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “It...
- 4/13/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has joked that the secret to a good marriage is lots of time apart, but she also supports her relationship with thoughtful gifts for her husband. Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, is reclusive when compared to his limelight-loving wife, spending much of his time at the couple’s Tennessee home. Parton dressed up one of his favorite places on their property with a tribute to his childhood.
Dolly Parton crafted a tribute to her husband’s childhood
Parton’s career has her traveling frequently, placing her away from her husband for long stretches. She explained that even when she’s home, their schedules often do not align.
“He’s very much a loner, and of course that suits my lifestyle perfectly,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We see each other often, but we are not in each other’s face all the time.
Dolly Parton crafted a tribute to her husband’s childhood
Parton’s career has her traveling frequently, placing her away from her husband for long stretches. She explained that even when she’s home, their schedules often do not align.
“He’s very much a loner, and of course that suits my lifestyle perfectly,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We see each other often, but we are not in each other’s face all the time.
- 4/12/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Good evening, Hollywood-fucking-Bowl!” Paul McCartney exclaimed to the flock of Parrotheads gathered before him. A sold-out crowd had assembled in the famed Los Angeles venue on Thursday to celebrate the legacy of Jimmy Buffett at “Keep the Party Going,” a laid-back, one-night-only tribute show full of eclectic guests.
“I had the great pleasure of knowing Jimmy, and like everyone else on the bill tonight, I said, ‘This is one great man.’ He was generous. He was funny. He’d done just about everything in his life,” McCartney said, before launching into “Let It Be.
“I had the great pleasure of knowing Jimmy, and like everyone else on the bill tonight, I said, ‘This is one great man.’ He was generous. He was funny. He’d done just about everything in his life,” McCartney said, before launching into “Let It Be.
- 4/12/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
Brian Wilson has joined forces with the late Glen Campbell for a posthumous duet of Campbell’s song, “Strong.”
“Strong (with Brian Wilson)” is the latest entry in the upcoming duet collection Glen Campbell Duets — Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, which is out everywhere on April 19th. Originally appearing on Campbell’s 2011 “farewell” album Ghost on the Canvas, “Strong” is a warm, string-laden track that describes Campbell’s onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Campbell vows to his wife to maintain his resilience in the face of the disease, confessing, “All I want to be for you is strong.” All the while, signature harmonies from Wilson add a dreamy, hopeful feel, and Wilson shares Campbell’s verses with conviction and clarity. Listen to the song below.
Of the posthumous collaboration, Brian Wilson said in a statement, “Glen was a great singer and a great guy. Our intention in doing ‘Strong’ was...
“Strong (with Brian Wilson)” is the latest entry in the upcoming duet collection Glen Campbell Duets — Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, which is out everywhere on April 19th. Originally appearing on Campbell’s 2011 “farewell” album Ghost on the Canvas, “Strong” is a warm, string-laden track that describes Campbell’s onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Campbell vows to his wife to maintain his resilience in the face of the disease, confessing, “All I want to be for you is strong.” All the while, signature harmonies from Wilson add a dreamy, hopeful feel, and Wilson shares Campbell’s verses with conviction and clarity. Listen to the song below.
Of the posthumous collaboration, Brian Wilson said in a statement, “Glen was a great singer and a great guy. Our intention in doing ‘Strong’ was...
- 4/12/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
In 1985, Tom Petty released “Southern Accents” and, nearly 40 years later, Dolly Parton is proving she’s the perfect person to cover it. Parton, who spent time with Petty during his lifetime, will appear on the upcoming tribute album Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty. She spoke about her version of the song as well as her memories of Petty.
Dolly Parton covered a Tom Petty song for an upcoming tribute album
On June 21, a collection of contemporary stars and country icons will appear on Petty Country, an album that will celebrate Petty’s music and his Southern roots. On it, Parton will cover “Southern Accents,” the titular song of Petty’s 1985 album.
“I was fortunate enough to get to know Tom over the years,” Parton said in a statement, via Rolling Stone. “He’s such an iconic artist and important songwriter. I’m so honored to be...
Dolly Parton covered a Tom Petty song for an upcoming tribute album
On June 21, a collection of contemporary stars and country icons will appear on Petty Country, an album that will celebrate Petty’s music and his Southern roots. On it, Parton will cover “Southern Accents,” the titular song of Petty’s 1985 album.
“I was fortunate enough to get to know Tom over the years,” Parton said in a statement, via Rolling Stone. “He’s such an iconic artist and important songwriter. I’m so honored to be...
- 4/12/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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