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Gladys Knight, 82, says she will take a step back from performing

The singer plans on doing fewer performances as she enters ‘the next stage’ of her career and life.

Evening Standard · Aug 28

Dolly Parton praised by hometown mayor

The mayor of Dolly Parton's hometown has praised the fact she never changed from her humble beginnings.

BANG Premier · Aug 28

Turnstile have somehow managed to unite Elton John, Hayley Williams, Slayyyter and Dying Fetus and actually make it work. Never Enough: Versions is one of 2026's boldest and most entertaining releases

New Turnstile project Never Enough: Versions is a near-resounding success

Metal Hammer · Aug 28

‘Nepo babies’ to perform at Reading and Leeds Festivals

Cruz Beckham, Gene Gallagher, Moses Martin and Violet Grohl will all be taking to the stage as they follow in the footsteps of their famous parents.

Evening Standard · Aug 28

Country icon Dolly Parton wrote over 3,000 songs, but her trademark ‘thumb and flick’ playing style is essential learning for acoustic players

The late music icon had a distinctive approach to country rhythm, using alternating bassline picking and bluegrass soloing techniques

Guitar World · Aug 28

“Would prog music have happened without the synth? I’m not sure it would”: Rick Wakeman on the vital significance of the synthesizer to music history

One of the synth’s most celebrated and foundational figureheads, the great Rick Wakeman told MusicRadar back in 2020 that the effect of the instrument’s birth was felt across genres

MusicRadar · Aug 28

Dolly Parton Saw the Family Chaos Over Aretha Franklin's Estate and Vowed It Wouldn't Happen to Hers

Dolly Parton planned her estate with her legacy in mind, aiming to avoid family squabbles, after seeing the legal turmoil surrounding Aretha Franklin's estate.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Dolly Parton’s Sister Reveals The Selfless Offer The Late Legend Made To Doctors During Her Devastating Cancer Battle

Stella spoke about her big sister Dolly Parton and shared a cherished Tuesday morning ritual she maintained with her until she passed away this week.

Bored Panda · Aug 28

Dolly Parton wanted to test ‘experimental drugs’ to help others with cancer if she had ‘no hope’

‘She was always thinking of others,’ Parton’s sister said days after country music icon’s death

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Noel Gallagher 'writing songs for fun'

Johnny Marr has revealed his friend Noel Gallagher is currently "writing stories for fun".

BANG Premier · Aug 28