Legendary Singer Dolly Parton Dies At 80 Parton's decades-long career and string of hits, as well as her philanthropic activity, turned her into a staple of American culture. International Business Times · Aug 25
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80 The country music legend who wrote hit songs Jolene and I Will Always Love You, has died aged 80 Evening Standard · Aug 25
Dolly Parton, country music legend, Miley Cyrus' godmother dies at 80 — The extraordinary life & legacy of the American icon Dolly Parton, a celebrated singer and songwriter, has passed away at age eighty. Her career spanned over six decades, bridging musical genres and generations. She achieved significant success with hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You." Beyond music, Parton built a business empire and championed philanthropy through her… The Economic Times · Aug 25
How Dolly Parton became much more than country music’s 'backwoods Barbie' Back in 2008 at age 62, Dolly Parton released a single proclaiming she was "just a backwoods Barbie, too much makeup, too much hair." Radio France Internationale · Aug 25
Dolly Parton, iconic American singer and songwriter who shaped country music, dies at 80 Born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee, Parton grew up in a poor family and was one of 12 children. She began writing songs when she was about six years old. Her first known song, "Little Tiny Tasseltop", was about a corncob doll made with corn-silk hair. Parton was married… The Times of India · Aug 25
Beloved US country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80 US singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80, her family said in a statement. The prolific songwriter released 49 studio albums, more than 100 compilation and collorabative albums, won 10 Grammys and 13 Academy of Country Music awards, and racked up 26… France 24 · Aug 25
Country superstar Dolly Parton dies aged 80 The news was announced by her nephew. Evening Standard · Aug 25
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80 Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died The Independent UK · Aug 25
Dolly Parton Dies at 80: How 'Jolene' Found a Second Life in Cumbia and Latin Music Dolly Parton, the country music legend whose songs traveled far beyond the Tennessee mountains that shaped her, died Tuesday at 80, leaving behind a catalog that also found an unexpected home in cumbia, regional Mexican music and the voices of Latino artists. Latin Times · Aug 25
Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80 after cancer diagnosis Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes The Guardian - US · Aug 25
Legendary country singer Dolly Parton dies aged 80 LEGENDARY country singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family has said. The National (Scotland) · Aug 25
Dolly Parton death: Country legend dies aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer The much-adored musician, who wrote more than 3,000 songs, was known for huge hits including ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Jolene’ The Independent UK · Aug 25
Kanye West’s Russia shows up in the air as venue refuses to host Two shows at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena had previously been announced The Independent UK · Aug 25
“We have carefully preserved these items for decades, not because of their value, but because of the memories they hold": A Yamaha C3 grand piano and AKG C414 EB mic used by Freddie Mercury are heading for auction Reinhold Mack, a former engineer at Munich’s Musicland studios, is selling up MusicRadar · Aug 25
Cinemablend · Aug 25 Taylor Swift Admits It's 'Really Fun To Mock' Those Who Take Shots At Her Look what you made her do.
Guitar World · Aug 25 “There's hardly a bad setting in the pedal”: Crazy Tube Circuits Triptychon review A triple-block drive pedal isn't a new idea, but CTC has executed the idea very well
Guitar World · Aug 25 The Warning’s Dany Villarreal has launched her first PRS signature guitar – and she’s swapped out the Bird inlays for something else entirely The Astryx is a stunning twist on the Custom 24 built for one of riff rock’s fastest rising guitar heroes
Cinemablend · Aug 25 ‘Complete Maniac.' Glen Powell Got A Wild Message From Jelly Roll Ahead Of Their New Movie This makes me want to see The Comeback King.
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 Kanye West Planned Return to Russia Plunged Into Chaos as St Petersburg Venue Denies Any Contract Ye's planned concerts in Russia face uncertainty as Gazprom Arena denies a contract, while Say Agency insists the event is still scheduled.
Metal Hammer · Aug 25 “Jaw-droppingly immersive, to the point that I might have cried”: Why Arctangent is my favourite festival ever – and how the 2026 edition proved it all over again The 12th Arctangent was another showcase of genre-splicing talent, laden with quality and fostering the friendliest atmosphere I’ve ever felt at a festival
Marie Claire · Aug 25 Prince Harry Wants His Kids to “Understand” One Thing After Their U.K. Return “It’s something Harry has been thinking about for a while,” a source says.
MusicRadar · Aug 25 “I don’t think Liam even realised there were cameras there for the first week”: Don’t Look Back In Anger film makers reveal how they secretly filmed the first Oasis rehearsals in 15 years Documentary hits cinemas on 9 September
BANG Premier · Aug 25 'You can't talk about those things!': Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood refuses to discuss retirement Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood, 79, refuses to contemplate or talk about the prospect of retirement.
Guitar World · Aug 25 Fender honors George Harrison’s legendary Beatles Bass VI with Custom Shop reissue: “It played a defining role in some of the most influential recordings ever made” Harrison famously wielded the 1967 Bass VI in the promotional video for Hey Jude
MusicRadar · Aug 25 Gene Simmons confirms why Kiss can never play live again without permission: "They own the makeup and everything” Band sold their catalogue and publishing to Swedish firm Pophouse in 2024