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Todd Black to Receive Inaugural Career Producer Honor at the 39th Annual Virginia Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Producer Todd Black will receive the first Career Producer Honor at the 39th Virginia Film Festival in Charlottesville, running from 21 to 25 October. The new award recognises the artistic contribution of producers, and Black will take part in festival events including a screening of “The Social Reckoning” and a discussion with its director, Aaron…
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Vince Gill Is “Crushed” Over Dolly Parton’s Death—and His Memory of Their Final “I Will Always Love You” Note Will Break Your Heart
The article reports that Vince Gill said he was “crushed” by Dolly Parton’s reported death and shared a memory of performing “I Will Always Love You” with her at the CMA Awards. It presents the duet’s final note as a defining moment in Gill’s career, while describing widespread tributes to Parton’s life, music and philanthropy.…
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Ban on drags shows in Texas struck down by Reagan judge citing Dolly Parton’s ‘sex symbol’ legacy
A federal judge in Texas has again struck down a law restricting certain drag performances, ruling that it violated First Amendment free-speech protections. The decision is a setback for Texas Attorney General and Senate candidate Ken Paxton, whose office had defended the measure, and highlights concerns that its wording could criminalise a broad range of…
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Katy Perry, Kesha, Pitbull and Jon Batiste Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton on Stage, in Song: ‘She Was Kind to Everyone’
Artists including Katy Perry, Kesha, Pitbull and Jon Batiste paid tribute to Dolly Parton following reports of her death aged 80, celebrating her songwriting, generosity and influence across musical genres. Their performances and remarks highlighted both Parton’s cultural stature and the personal support she gave fellow artists. At a concert in Mexico, Perry praised Parton’s…
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More than £1million raised in three days for families of police heroes killed in A66 crash – as cop fund receives 48,000 donations from kind-hearted Britons
More than £1 million has been donated in three days to support the families of Cleveland Police officers Matthew Blades, 37, and Tom Clough, 38, who died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough. The fundraising response reflects widespread public support for the officers, who were killed while on duty after a police…
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Twins star Taj Bradley becomes first pitcher in franchise history to achieve rare pitching feat
Minnesota Twins starter Taj Bradley threw an immaculate inning — striking out three Athletics batters on nine consecutive strikes — during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s 4-2 defeat. It was the first such inning in Twins franchise history, making it a notable individual achievement despite the team’s loss. Bradley struck out Carlos Cortes, Brian Serven…
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Dolly Parton reflects on Carl Dean marriage and tabloid rumours
The article examines Dolly Parton’s long marriage to Carl Dean, portraying it as a lasting but complex relationship shaped by fame, personal loss and persistent tabloid speculation. It says Dean’s death deeply affected Parton and revisits claims about alleged affairs, rumours about her sexuality and the inspiration for “Jolene”, while stressing that Parton often dismissed…
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SoundCloud starts letting artists sell downloads direct from their profiles – and says it’s taking zero commission
SoundCloud has begun testing direct music downloads on its platform, allowing selected artists to sell tracks from their profiles while retaining the sales proceeds minus fees and taxes. The move matters because it expands SoundCloud’s artist-monetisation tools and lets fans purchase music without being sent to another service. The beta initially includes around 200 US-based…
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Teddy Swims’ ‘Lose Control’ Leads Top TV Songs Chart Via ‘Ransom Canyon’ Synch
Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” topped Billboard’s July 2026 Top TV Songs chart after featuring in Netflix’s Ransom Canyon. The result highlights the continued ability of prominent television placements to boost both current and catalogue tracks, with music from Ransom Canyon taking three of the chart’s top four places. “Lose Control”, which appeared in the second…
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How ‘Hannah Montana’ Introduced a New Generation to Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton’s appearances as ‘Aunt Dolly’ in Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana introduced her to many younger viewers, supplementing an already celebrated career in country music. The article reflects on that connection following Parton’s reported death at 80, and on the tributes and nostalgia it prompted among fans and the Cyrus family. Parton appeared in three…