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Dolly Parton Specials Attract Summer TV Audience To Major Broadcasters
Major US broadcasters rapidly scheduled tribute programmes after Dolly Parton died aged 80, with ABC’s special attracting the largest audience. The strong viewing figures are notable because they came during the quieter summer television period and show the continuing public interest in Parton’s life and career. ABC’s 20/20 special drew 4.05 million live and same-day…
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Nathan Fillion’s Green Lantern Return Officially Sends Ryan Reynolds’ Notorious Movie Back Up Streaming Charts
HBO’s well-reviewed Green Lantern series Lanterns is reportedly driving renewed interest in the 2011 film Green Lantern, which has reached seventh place in HBO Max’s top-ten streaming chart. The development matters because the film was widely seen as a failed attempt to launch a DC cinematic universe, but viewers appear to be revisiting it following…
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New York’s Erie County axes DHS job fair over ICE’s role, drawing backlash: ‘Totally inappropriate’
Erie County’s Buffalo Convention Center cancelled a two-day Department of Homeland Security recruitment expo after objecting to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s involvement and citing possible protests. The decision has prompted criticism from Republican county legislator Lindsay Lorigo, who said County Executive Mark Poloncarz had exceeded his authority and that the cancellation could harm vendors already…
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4 Unforgettable Dolly Parton Moments That Will Bring a Happy Tear to Your Eye
The article reflects on four affectionate, often humorous moments from Dolly Parton’s career, framing them as reasons to celebrate her warmth, talent and connection with audiences. It presents the selection in response to an unverified claim that Parton died on 25 August 2026. – Parton performed a personal thank-you song for Johnny Carson, crediting him…
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Hooters founders’ rise to inspire new feature film
Variety’s film-news round-up is led by plans for “Hooters: The Movie”, an independently produced feature based on the restaurant chain’s origins. The project follows two Iowa friends whose journey to Clearwater Beach, Florida, helps set in motion a national restaurant empire later threatened by federal action; it is being made with involvement from original Hooters…
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Brad Paisley Gets Emotional Performing the Song He Shared With Dolly Parton: “I Never Thought It Would Be About Her, but It Is”
The article reports that Brad Paisley became emotional while performing “When I Get Where I’m Going” in Bridgeport, Connecticut, following the reported death of Dolly Parton. Paisley said the song, which Parton recorded with him, had taken on a new meaning because he had never expected it to become a tribute to her; it matters…
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How Much Is Dolly Parton’s Catalog Worth?
Billboard examines the potential value of Dolly Parton’s music catalogue, including both her songwriting publishing rights and master recordings. It says a proposed sale discussed in 2021 did not go ahead, despite reported valuations ranging from about $230 million to $500 million, and argues that the catalogue’s sustained streaming and consumption performance would remain central…
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Now PM Andy Burnham’s not so keen to lose the Elgin Marbles – saying the British Museum should choose their fate
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has softened his previous support for returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece, saying their future is ultimately for the British Museum to decide. The shift matters because he had previously backed their transfer without conditions, but now appears reluctant to make the issue a government priority. Burnham supported a failed 2002…