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Dolly Parton's 'Coat Of Many Colors' Brings In High Ratings For Nbc
‘Coat of Many Colours’ the NBC TV movie based on Dolly Parton’s song of the same name, brought 12.8 million viewers to the network on Thursday evening, according to early figures. Parton herself only appeared...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2015
Dolly Parton Visits 'The Voice' And Offers Some 'Information' For Contestants
Legendary country star Dolly Parton paid a visit to ‘The Voice’ on Tuesday, to offer some help and inspiration to the remaining nine contestants. Parton was brought to the show by fellow country singer Blake...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 09 December 2015
Dolly Parton's Amusement Park 'Not To Blame' For Woman's Brain Damage
Tedi and Derryl Brown sued the owners of Dollywood, in Tennessee, last year (14) claiming that Tedi plummeted from a revolving swing ride at the park and suffered brain injuries. However,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 November 2015
Dolly Parton Shuts Down Cancer Rumours
The Jolene singer, 69, hit headlines on Wednesday (14Oct15) when sources told America's National Enquirer she had recently been admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee for treatment for kidney stones....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2015
Dolly Parton To Show Off Reclusive Husband At Anniversary Party
Dean is rarely seen with his famous wife and she often jokes about the lengths he goes to to avoid the spotlight, but Dolly's husband has agreed to be part of her anniversary...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 September 2015
Dolly Parton & Nbc’S ‘Coat Of Many Colors’ Movie Will Have Strong Anti-bullying Message
Dolly Parton’s songs have been covered numerous times by a variety of different artists but now her lyrics are inspiring other parts of the entertainment industry, including film and television makers. Parton’s 1971 single, ‘Coat...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 August 2015
Dolly Parton Up For 9 To 5 Reunion On Grace And Frankie
Fonda and Tomlin joined forces for the Netflix series earlier this year (15), giving hope to fans of the 1980 comedy classic that Parton would complete the trio's reunion on the show....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 August 2015
Dolly Parton's Jolene To Be Adapted Into Tv Movie
The iconic country singer inked a development deal with bosses at America's NBC network earlier this year (15) to executive produce a number of stand-alone movies based on her life and music, and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 August 2015
Jennifer Nettles Joins Dolly Parton's Coat Of Many Colors
The 9 to 5 hitmaker signed a development deal with bosses at U.S. network NBC to executive produce a number of stand alone movies based on her life and music, and the first...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 August 2015
Dolly Parton Records Louvin Brothers Classic Again For Don Henley
The country star, who recorded the song with her mentor Porter Wagoner and Emmylou Harris, jumped at the chance to have another go at the track with Henley. He says, "She comes...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 August 2015
Country Manager And Talent Booker Tandy Rice Dies
The industry veteran died from respiratory failure in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday (03Aug15). Rice began his career as a publicist in the entertainment business in 1963, when he convinced TV network bosses...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 August 2015
Dolly Parton Flattered By Drag Queens
Dolly Parton is ''flattered'' that there are so many drag queens who dress like her.The '9 to 5' singer is famous for her bright blonde hair, bold make-up, costume jewellery and bountiful breasts and her...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 July 2015
Dolly Parton Surprises Young Blended Actress With Biopic Casting News
The 9 to 5 hitmaker has been searching for a young star to portray Parton as a kid in Coat of Many Colors, and she decided to tell seven-year-old Alyvia Lind the good...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 July 2015
Scientists Name New Lichen Species After Dolly Parton
Researchers Jessica L. Allen and Dr. James C. Lendemer recently discovered the plant-like organism on Hangover Mountain in the Unicoi Mountains, part of the Appalachians, which run along the border between North Carolina...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2015
Dolly Parton's Coat Of Many Colors First In Tv Movie Series
The 9 to 5 hitmaker signed a development deal with bosses at the NBC network to executive produce a number of stand alone movies based on her life and music, and details of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 May 2015
Lady Gaga Receive Contemporary Icon Award Songwriters Hall Fame
Lady Gaga's status as an iconic singer has been confirmed by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Hall will present Gaga with the Contemporary Icon Award which is presented to a singer "who has attained...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 25 April 2015
Dolly Parton: 'Road Trips Help To Keep My Marriage Fresh'
The legendary singer wed her reclusive husband in 1966 and they're planning to celebrate their half-century wedding anniversary next year (16). Parton, who was just 20 when she wed her man, tells...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 March 2015
Dolly Parton's Motorhome Vacations
Dolly Parton and her husband love holidaying in their motorhome.The '9 to 5' hitmaker and Carl Dean - who have been married almost 49 years - relax on ''simple'' vacations but never stay away for...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 March 2015
Dolly Parton Is 'Proud' Of Taylor Swift
Dolly Parton is a huge fan of Taylor SwiftThe 68-year-old country legend is very ''proud'' of what Taylor, 25, has achieved in her career and of her attitude and she is sure she will go...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 March 2015
Dolly Parton Duets With Fan With Down Syndrome
The veteran musician stopped by the Tennessee tourist attraction over the weekend to meet Gage Blackwell, and she made his dreams come true by referring to the aspiring singer as "Gage Rogers", in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2015
Dolly Parton's Songs To Inspire New Tv Movies Series
Veteran entertainer Dolly Parton has landed a major new deal with executives at Nbc Entertainment to turn her songs into Tv movies.The country music superstar has reteamed with Nbc Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt, who produced...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 January 2015
Dolly Parton Working On Tv Series
Having enjoyed a critical and commercial rediscovery over the last couple of years, Dolly Parton is now planning to take over TV screens. The country legend is collaborating with NBC to produce a mini-series based...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 January 2015
Dolly Parton Doesn't Stick To Resolutions
Dolly Parton's new year's resolutions only last ''a couple of weeks''.The '9 to 5' hitmaker has stopped making promises to change certain aspects of her behaviour with the turning of the year because she knows...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 December 2014
Ed Sheeran: Taylor Swift Won't Perform At Glastonbury
Ed Sheeran insists Taylor Swift won't perform at Glastonbury.Rumours the 'Shake It Off' hitmaker could be set to headline the annual event began to circulate last month when she announced a string of UK tour...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 December 2014
Fabled Nashville Studio Saved From Demolition
The Nashville, Tennessee recording studio where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Keith Urban recorded hit albums has been saved thanks to a star-studded campaign.Sir Paul MCCartney and Dave Grohl were among the famous names that...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 December 2014
Dolly Parton's Theme Park Slapped With Lawsuit After Accident - Report
Country music star Dolly Parton's Tennessee theme park Dollywood is facing a lawsuit after a woman reportedly sustained a brain injury and broken bones when she fell from a ride.Sources tell Tmz.com Tedi Brown slipped...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 December 2014
Dolly Parton Still A Fan Of Cosmetic Surgery
Country music star Dolly Parton plans to continue undergoing surgical procedures to keep looking young.The 9 to 5 hitmaker is a big fan of age-defying techniques and is determined to do whatever it takes to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 December 2014
Dolly Parton: Reese Witherspoon's Boobs Are Too Small To Play Me
Dolly Parton is worried Reese Witherspoon's breasts are too small for her to play her in a biopic. The country music legend is in discussions to have a film made about her life and she...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 December 2014
Dolly Parton: I'm Glad I Didn't Have Kids
Dolly Parton is ''glad'' she didn't have children.The 68-year-old singer has revealed she and her husband Carl Dean - who she has been married to since 1966 - once considered having a kid and even...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 December 2014
Dolly Parton Turned Down Glastonbury Six Times
Country legend Dolly Parton finally agreed to perform at Britain's iconic Glastonbury festival this year (14) after turning it down six times.The 9 to 5 hitmaker was the queen of the 2014 event after her...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 December 2014
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