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Dolly Parton Dies at 80

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Dolly Parton, the country music singer, songwriter and actress has died at the age of 80. She passed away on Tuesday, August 25, in Nashville following a brief battle with cancer, according to her representatives. The news was announced through a video posted on her official Instagram page by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, on behalf of the Parton family.

In the family’s official obituary, Parton was remembered as “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.”

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Born on January 19, 1946, in Pittman Center, Tennessee, Parton was the fourth of 12 children. She grew up in a poor family and began singing in church and playing guitar before writing her own songs. She first sang on local radio at age 13, and issued her first single, “Puppy Love,” on the Louisiana label Goldband.

After graduating from high school in 1964, Parton moved to Nashville where she played in clubs and wrote songs for other artists before landing a major break when country singer Porter Wagoner invited her to join The Porter Wagoner Show.

Parton established herself as a solo artist with songs including “Joshua,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “Jolene.” She later wrote “I Will Always Love You” as a farewell to Wagoner after deciding to leave their partnership. The song became an even bigger hit when Whitney Houston recorded it for The Bodyguard in 1992.

By the late 1970s, Parton was looking beyond country music and “Here You Come Again” became her first major crossover hit, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning her first Grammy in 1978.

She began her movie career in 1980, when she made her acting debut in 9 to 5 alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. The theme song for the movie became her first No. 1 single on the Hot 100 and earned her two Grammys. She also starred in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Rhinestone and Steel Magnolias. She later returned to television and film, including the 2020 Netflix movie Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square, which won the Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie.

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Across her career, Parton received 11 Grammy Awards from 55 nominations, as well as an honorary Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and numerous country music honors. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

Beyond music and acting, she became involved with the Tennessee theme park in 1986. She later founded the Dollywood Foundation in 1988, through which she launched the Imagination Library in 1995. The program sends free books to children from birth until age five and has expanded across several countries.

Parton is known for her charitable work and in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, she donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to support COVID-19 vaccine development, including work that contributed to Moderna’s vaccine.

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In May 30, 1966, Dolly got married to Carl Thomas Dean. The couple remained married for nearly 59 years before Dean died in March 2025. Parton announced his death via Instagram writing “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.”

Parton’s life and career were turned into A True Original Musical, which had a trial run in Nashville in 2025 and is scheduled to begin Broadway previews in December 2026. The production is set to open on January 19, 2027, what would have been Parton’s 81st birthday.

She is survived by her music, films and philanthropic work which will remain a major part of her legacy.

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Arrive Paris Fashion Week

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham have arrived in Paris for Fashion Week, where they were photographed together on Tuesday, September 29.

Nicola wore a white Rina top from Cou Cou Intimates with three-quarter-length sleeves and a curved hem. She paired it with low-rise black leather trousers, pointed black pumps and a rectangular shoulder bag. She wore oversized sunglasses, while her brunette hair was styled in soft, blown-out waves.

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The actress has previously worn pieces from Cou Cou Intimates, making the label a familiar addition to her wardrobe.

Brooklyn opted for a casual look, wearing a vintage white Apple T-shirt printed with the company’s rainbow logo and the words “The Journey Begins”. He paired it with loose sandy-coloured cargo trousers and black dress shoes.

The couple’s Paris arrival follows their appearances at film festivals earlier this month. Nicola attended events surrounding the Venice Film Festival, where she received a Rising Star honour at the Kinéo Awards. She wore a purple Balenciaga gown for the occasion, while Brooklyn wore black tailoring.

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They later travelled to the Deauville American Film Festival, where Nicola appeared in connection with her upcoming independent film Prima. She wore a vintage Dior slip dress for a photocall before changing into a white Alberta Ferretti gown for the festival’s opening ceremony. Brooklyn wore a black suit.

Brooklyn and Nicola have attended Paris Fashion Week together several times, including Balmain and Courrèges shows in 2024. The couple have also previously coordinated their outfits for Fashion Week, including matching black looks at Balmain.

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Their latest appearance comes ahead of Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show. Brooklyn and Nicola were absent from Victoria’s Fall 2026 presentation in March, while David Beckham, Romeo, Cruz and Harper attended. People reported that their absence came amid tensions between Brooklyn and his parents.

The couple are expected to attend further Fashion Week events in Paris, with reports indicating that they will be at Pierpaolo Piccioli’s show.

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Rihanna Celebrates Daughter Rocki’s First Birthday With Never-Before-Seen Photos

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Rihanna has shared previously unseen photographs and home videos of her daughter Rocki Irish Mayers to mark the youngster’s first birthday.

The singer posted the collection on Instagram, giving followers a look at Rocki’s first year through family photos and clips from her birthday celebration.

“Who let me have a daughter, bro?” Rihanna captioned the post.

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Among the videos was one of Rocki wearing one of her mother’s full-sized wigs. Another showed the one-year-old playing with a Louis Vuitton Speedy handbag before Rihanna tried to take it back.

Rocki could also be seen alongside her mother during a beauty routine, while other photos showed her wearing pink hair rollers, bows and different outfits.

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The birthday celebration featured plenty of pink. Rocki wore a pink sequin tutu dress with translucent pink sunglasses, while a matching doll sat on top of her birthday cake.

Rihanna’s longtime friend Melissa Forde also shared photographs from the celebration, including a picture of Rihanna and Rocki wearing matching pink outfits.

Rocki is Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s third child, joining her older brothers RZA and Riot. Rihanna revealed her pregnancy with their third child at the 2025 Met Gala.

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Rocki has appeared alongside her parents in several high-profile fashion moments during her first year. She made her magazine cover debut alongside Rihanna for W Magazine in April 2026 and later appeared with A$AP Rocky on the cover of W China.

The birthday photos offer a rare look at Rocki away from the fashion shoots and public appearances, with Rihanna sharing moments from her daughter’s first year at home and with family.

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Lady Gaga’s Plan to Shield Baby Rose From Fame and Give Her a ‘Normal Childhood’

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Lady Gaga has spent much of her career under intense public scrutiny, but motherhood has brought a new priority: protecting her daughter from unnecessary attention.

Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky welcomed their first child, daughter Rose Bean Polansky, on June 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. The couple kept the pregnancy and birth private, with details about their daughter emerging months later.

Their approach follows comments Gaga made before becoming a mother. During a 2025 interview with Howard Stern, she discussed how having a child could affect her career and said she would need to consider what her child needed.

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Gaga described giving her child a safe and happy childhood as her “No. 1 priority”.

That priority is reflected in how she and Polansky have handled Rose’s first months. The couple have largely kept their daughter away from public events, while photographs of Gaga with Rose have been limited.

Gaga has also spoken about allowing her future children to develop their own identities rather than expecting them to follow a particular path.

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Rose’s name has attracted attention of its own. Reports have linked “Rose” to Gaga’s performance of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” in A Star Is Born. Her middle name, Bean, has also prompted speculation about a possible connection to the late singer and activist Carl Bean, whose work influenced Gaga’s “Born This Way”. Gaga and Polansky have not publicly confirmed the meaning behind the name.

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Gaga has continued her music and acting career since becoming a mother, but her comments suggest Rose’s needs will be considered alongside her professional commitments.

For now, keeping Rose largely out of the spotlight gives Gaga and Polansky control over how much of their daughter’s early life becomes public.

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