14 h. ago Did Dolly Parton 'snub' Meghan Markle's invite to appear on her Netflix show?

She's the Queen of Country music and thanks to that title Dolly Parton has rubbed shoulders with many members of the Royal Family .

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3 d. ago Scotmid, charity Maggie’s and Hallmark team up to sell cancer support card collection

The six-card range was created to provide honest, compassionate messages for those living with cancer and their loved ones.

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5 d. ago Volunteers from Lanarkshire climb Ben Nevis for charity helping African kids

The team, with the youngest being 11, climbed Ben Nevis to raise cash for Project Nakuru ahead of a trip to Kenya later this year.

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1 week ago Dolly Parton, 79, announces major career news almost 10 years after quitting touring

The 79-year-old national treasure - who's only a Tony Award away from elite EGOT status - has kept herself busy since suffering the loss of her husband Carl Dean on March 3

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1 week ago At least 120 children abducted by insurgents in Mozambique, Human Rights Watch says

A charity claims at least 120 children have been kidnapped by jihadist insurgents

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1 week ago BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright's will revealed as he left astonishing gift behind after death

DJ Steve Wright died aged 69 in February last year. He left behind some money to his kids and charity in his will

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2 w. ago Bassist Carol Kaye tells AP she's declining Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, 'Permanently'

Legendary bassist Carol Kaye says she wants no part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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2 w. ago Mötley Crüe recruit Dolly Parton for new version of Home Sweet Home

The rock legends have joined forces with none other than country music icon Dolly on a 40th anniversary version of the power ballad originally released on the 1985 album Theatre of Pain, and again in 1991 for the Decade of Decadence 81-91 compilation album.

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2 w. ago Tom Cruise finally set to receive Oscar alongside fellow honorary winners like Dolly Parton

Cruise has been nominated for an Oscar four times but has never won

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2 w. ago Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton among stars set to receive honorary Oscars

The Mission: Impossible actor and country singing multi-hyphenate will be honoured alongside actor Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn ThomasTom Cruise and Dolly Parton will be among this year’s recipients of honorary Oscars.The pair join choreographer, actor and director Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas, all scheduled to receive special Oscars at this year’s governors awards in November. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tom Cruise is finally getting an Oscar — as will Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas

Tom Cruise is finally getting an Oscar

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2 w. ago ‘We’re so big we could do a gig on the moon’: tribute acts on fame, money and what it takes to make it

Dave Grohl is Bjorn Again’s ‘biggest fan’. Kelly O’Brien took out a loan to buy boobs to match Dolly Parton’s. Four tribute acts reflect on ‘the best job in the world’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailPink Floyd, Queen, AC/DC and, of course, Elvis play every weekend around Australia, often to sell-out crowds. Sure, they might not be the real thing – but they’re close enough.Tribute acts – the artists who make their living performing covers of well-known musicians – are not new. But in the past few years they’ve surged in popularity – even while Australia’s live music industry has struggled – as audiences embrace nostalgia more than ever before. RSLs and regional towns might be the stomping ground for tribute acts but today the best in the business can charge more than $100 a ticket.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘I used to impersonate Hannah Montana – I can’t listen to her now!’: Lainey Wilson’s honest playlist

The country star loves the loud guitars of Bob Seger and belts out some Dolly after a few drinks, but which song makes her feel as if she can do anything?The first song I fell in love with I remember my grandma playing (How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window by Patti Page when I was five years old in the back seat of the car. I could never tell if she was singing “doggie” or “dolly”, but I loved it either way.The first record I bought My grandma used to babysit [US country singer] Tim McGraw, 15 minutes down the road from where I lived in Louisiana, so I bought his album A Place in the Sun from Walmart and my sister and I made up a dance routine. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Lanarkshire tanning salon team complete challenge in memory of beloved colleague

The staff from Tanz Tanning took part in the 10 mile Pink Ribbon Walk to help Breast Cancer Now fund their world-class research and life-changing care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

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3 w. ago Greta Thunberg speaks out as she lands in France after 'dehumanising' Israel detention and deportation: 'We won't stop'

Charity organisers claimed the Swedish activist was among volunteers ‘kidnapped by Israeli forces’ while trying to deliver aid to Gaza

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3 w. ago Greta Thunberg Freedom Flotilla latest: Swedish activist 'refused to watch October 7 footage' before being kicked out of Israel

Charity organisers earlier claimed the volunteers were ‘kidnapped by Israeli forces’ while trying to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza

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3 w. ago Greta Thunberg Freedom Flotilla latest: Swedish activist 'refused to watch October 7 footage'

Charity organisers earlier claimed the volunteers were ‘kidnapped by Israeli forces’ while trying to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza

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3 w. ago Greta Thunberg Freedom Flotilla latest: Swedish activist leaves Israel after Gaza

Charity organisers earlier claimed the volunteers were ‘kidnapped by Israeli forces’ while trying to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza

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3 w. ago Greta Thunberg Freedom Flotilla latest: Activists to be deported 'in next few hours' after Gaza

Charity organisers earlier claimed the volunteers were ‘kidnapped by Israeli forces’ while trying to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza

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3 w. ago Hamilton Accies Women confirm New Douglas Park stay next season

The club are remaining in the South Lanarkshire town as the men's team look to Broadwood

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