18 h. ago Dolly Parton’s health scare was an online spectacle we need to learn from

This week, the country music icon had to issue a video to alleviate concerns over her health, after a Facebook post by her sister had many fans fearing the worst. The whole incident shows how social media has eroded all notions of privacy and restraint when it comes to the famous, writes Mark Beaumont

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19 h. ago Dolly Parton’s health scare was an online spectacle that we need to learn from

This week, the country music icon had to issue a video alleviating concerns over her health, after a Facebook post by Parton’s sister had many fans fearing the worst. The whole incident shows how social media has eroded all notions of privacy and restraint when it comes to the famous, writes Mark Beaumont

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63 h. ago Dolly Parton's sister reveals singer suffering with kidney stones as she defends sibling for sparking concern

Parton, 79, sparked worldwide concern when she announced she was postponing six shows for her from her upcoming Dolly: Live in Las Vegas residency.

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1 week ago Nicole Kidman went from 'besotted' wife to a 'rigid rag doll' around Keith Urban months before shock split

Body language expert Judi James noted how Hollywood actress Nicole appeared like a rigid doll around her husband during their last public outing in June.

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3 w. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner is declared HOMELESS... as his lawyer admits he has 'concerns' over rapist's sickening convictions

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner's lawyer has sensationally admitted he understands 'concerns' over his client's sickening child sex and rape convictions.

Society

3 w. ago How to spot a fake Labubu doll as urgent safety warning is issued

The expensive dolls are on every kid's Wishlist meaning fake versions of viral dolls are being sold online for cheap - but experts warn they can pose serious choking hazards to children

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3 w. ago Scotland retro: 41 of the best photos taking you back to the 80s, from famous faces to lost landmarks

A giant Cabbage Patch Kid doll visits sick children, shoppers throng past BHS, and comic duo Cannon and Ball shelter from the rain.

Culture

3 w. ago Dolly Parton misses theme park announcement due to health issue

The ‘Jolene’ singer was scheduled to appear at Dollywood in Tennessee Wednesday night

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3 w. ago Dolly Parton forced to pull out of Dollywood appearance due to health concerns

Music legend Dolly Parton was forced to skip a Dollywood event due to kidney stones, as she sent fans an apologetic video

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3 w. ago Sickening sex dolls that look like kids advertised for sale on Facebook

Social media giant Meta has profited from over 1,300 ads from websites promoting child-like sex dolls despite the ban on importing them to the UK, a joint investigation between the Mirror and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has found.

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4 w. ago Now Lord Mandelson's own firm 'sacks him' after colleagues concluded there was 'no way back' for disgraced Labour peer who set up Global Counsel to make his fortune

Lord Mandelson was effectively sacked by his own firm today as Global Counsel 'cut ties' with him after the torrent of sickening emails showing how he helped child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein.

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4 w. ago Radiohead condemn ‘exploitative’ touts and resale sites ahead of tour

Band urges fans to avoid secondary sites, where more than 1,000 potentially fraudulent tickets for their shows have been foundRadiohead have condemned ticket resale sites and “exploitative” touts who use them after more than 1,000 potentially fraudulent tickets for the band’s upcoming tour were advertised online before they had even gone on sale.The rock quintet implemented strict measures designed to limit touts’ ability to buy up tickets for shows in London, Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid and Bologna, announced to the delight of fans earlier this month. Continue reading...

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