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James Patterson Reflects on His Friendship with Dolly Parton: "I Fell Head Over Heels in Love"
James Patterson is looking back on his friendship with Dolly Parton. The bestselling author paid tribute to the legendary country singer, who died on August 25 at age 80, in a statement shared with PEOPLE. Patterson and Parton collaborated on the 2022 novel Run, Rose, Run , and became friends while working on the book over two years.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Sandra Bullock Returns to the Red Carpet for Practical Magic 2 Premiere: "I'm So Happy and I Feel Like a Kid"
Sandra Bullock is back on the red carpet. Bullock, 62, stepped out in London for the world premiere of her new movie Practical Magic 2 alongside her co-stars Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Maisie Williams, Stockard Channing, and director Susanne Bier on Wednesday, August 26.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Beyond the Music: Dolly Parton's Lasting Legacy in American Hospitality and Tourism
Dolly Parton's influence extended far beyond the top of the music charts and stages of Nashville, Tennessee. Over four decades, the country music icon cemented herself as a significant figure in the American travel and tourism industry. From museums and hotels to truck stops and a massive Tennessean theme park, Parton quickly became known as a major hospitality developer. In fact, the "Jolene" singer had a few projects left in the works before her death on Tuesday, August 25, at age 80.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Brandi Carlile Remembers Dolly Parton's Unwavering Support for the LGBTQ+ Community: "She Took a Risk and Accepted Me"
Brandi Carlile is remembering Dolly Parton not only as a country music icon, but as someone who made LGBTQ+ people feel seen and accepted when doing so could come at a cost. In a heartfelt Instagram tribute following Parton's death at 80 on Tuesday, August 25, the 11-time Grammy Award winner, 45, recalled loving Parton long before they ever met. For Carlile, her willingness to embrace the LGBTQ+ community was a huge part of what made her so special.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Dolly Parton's Longtime Producer Sam Haskell Reflects on 44-Year Friendship: "She Made People Feel Seen"
Producer Sam Haskell is reflecting on his 44-year personal and professional relationship with the late Dolly Parton. The country legend died at age 80 after a "brief battle with cancer" on August 25. Now, Haskell, president of Magnolia Hill Productions at Warner Brothers Discovery, is sharing memories of his time working with Parton on 12 films in a statement shared exclusively with PEOPLE.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Bebe Rexha Reflects on Collaborating with Dolly Parton: "She Left a Little Piece of Herself with Me Forever"
Bebe Rexha is reflecting on her time working with Dolly Parton. The country legend died at age 80 on August 25 after a "brief battle with cancer," and Rexha, 36, took to Instagram the following day to look back on recording their collaboration "Seasons" from the pop star's 2023 Bebe album.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Dolly Parton Called Her Nashville Property "The House That Whitney Built" After Using Royalties from Houston's Iconic Cover
Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You" had a very special place in Dolly Parton's heart. In a 2021 interview on Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live , Parton revealed that she invested in supporting the Black community using royalties from Houston's 1992 version of her classic hit, "I Will Always Love You."
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Rising Country Singer Belles Says Dolly Parton's Final Collaboration Taught Her to "Follow My God Gut"
When Belles first heard that Dolly Parton not only loved "Son of Jolene," the modern continuation of the timeless classic "Jolene," but wanted to sing on it, she could never have pictured that the song would come to exist as Parton's final collaboration of her historic, 60-plus-year career.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Friends Forever: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow Reunite for a Night Out in L.A.
It's a Friends reunion! On Tuesday, August 25, co-stars and longtime friends Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, and Courteney Cox stepped out for dinner in Los Angeles. The Friends trio was joined by Aniston's boyfriend, Jim Curtis, and Jason Bateman, among others.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Kathleen Robertson Mourns Tim Curry as She Works on Documentary About His Life: "A Gift to Be in His Orbit"
Kathleen Robertson is mourning the loss of a new friend. Robertson and documentary partner Peter Ferriero have been working with Tim Curry on a documentary about his storied career. After learning that the actor died at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday, August 25, at age 80, she took to Instagram to share what she learned about him over the course of their collaboration.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Alfred Molina Has Thought About Quitting Acting "Loads" of Times But He Never Did
Alfred Molina is one of Hollywood's most esteemed actors, but he's often thought about quitting. Molina, 73, appeared on the August 24 episode of the Still Here Hollywood podcast with Steve Kmetko. In the episode, Kmetko, 73, asked the actor, whose credits have included Raiders of the Lost Ark , Spider-Man 2 , and Frida , if he's ever thought about quitting acting.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Jenelle Evans Opens Up About Homeschooling Her Kids After Son Faces Repeated Bullying
Jenelle Evans is sharing a parenting update on two of her kids, Kaiser, 12, and Ensley, 9. The former Teen Mom 2 star, 34, took to Instagram on Wednesday, August 26, updating her fans in a video and sharing that she's decided to homeschool her youngest.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal