Taylor Swift Honors Dolly Parton with MTV Video of the Year Award Dedication
MTV Video Music Awards Highlights (UPI) — At the MTV Video Music Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday, Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” took home the title of Video of the Year, an event that largely reflected the influence of pop legend Madonna, who earned the Artist of the Year award. Swift’s video […]
Top and bottom highlights of the 2026 VMAs: Dolly Parton tributes, Madonna’s strange speeches
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards brought some memorable performances and a few cringe-worthy moments that viewers might have preferred to skip. This year’s event took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, marking its first return to the West Coast since 2017.
The fate of Dolly Parton’s $450 million estate is being determined — will her family receive a large share?
Dolly Parton, who spent her childhood in a small log cabin in the Smoky Mountains, was one of 11 siblings raised in severe poverty. Upon her passing from cancer on August 25, she had amassed a fortune of approximately $450 million, placing her among the wealthiest self-made women in the United States, as reported by […]
Dolly Parton’s manager requests a restraining order against her nephew
Dolly Parton’s Manager Files Restraining Order Against Her Nephew A contentious conflict regarding Dolly Parton’s legacy shifted dramatically on Tuesday when her longtime manager, Danny Nozell, sought a restraining order against her nephew, Bryan Seaver. Nozell, who manages She’s Alive, LLC—an organization that Parton established to manage her business affairs—filed the order in Nashville, as […]
Sally Field pays tribute to Dolly Parton with an Emmy remembrance and a Walmart story.
Sally Field recalls her fond friendship with the late Dolly Parton, reminiscing about their cheerful Walmart shopping trips. After the Emmy Awards on Monday, Field reflected on this special bond they shared, mentioning how she always admired and loved Parton. “She was a friend, and I loved working with her. I never stopped loving her,” […]
Dolly Parton didn’t need to part ways with her husband to discover who she is.
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean: A Unique Marriage When Dolly Parton arrived in Nashville in 1964, she was focused on one goal: becoming a star. At just 18 and fresh from the mountains of East Tennessee, thoughts of finding a husband were the last thing on her mind. But then she met Carl Dean, a […]
Manhattan marks September 25 as a day to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton Appreciation Day Declared in Manhattan Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal has officially designated September 25th as “Dolly Parton Appreciation Day” following the country music star’s passing at the age of 80 last week. The announcement was made on his Threads account this past Wednesday. He declared, “I am officially declaring 9/25 (“9 to […]
Mayor Thinks Lowering Flag for Dolly Parton Might ‘Reduce Its Significance’
Controversy Over Flag Lowering for Dolly Parton The mayor of Olive Branch, Mississippi, is speaking out against the decision to lower American flags for the late country music icon and actress, Dolly Parton, who passed away this week. In a post on social media, Mayor Ken Adams expressed his thoughts on the matter. “I want […]
Dolly Parton remembers her nerves when she met Queen Elizabeth II at the royal event in 1977
Dolly Parton Remembers Meeting Queen Elizabeth II In 1977, country music legend Dolly Parton performed for Queen Elizabeth II, a meeting that brought together country royalty with the actual kind. Despite her fame, Parton admitted to feeling a bit nervous before meeting the queen. Reflecting on the experience, Parton shared her childhood fascination with royalty […]
Tennessee Governor Lee plans to change the name of Nashville International Airport to honor Dolly Parton.
Nashville International Airport to Honor Dolly Parton with Name Change Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, alongside the Nashville International Airport, has announced plans to rename the airport in tribute to the iconic country music star, Dolly Parton, who recently passed away. In a statement released on Friday, Lee mentioned he had communicated the proposal to Dolly’s […]