People around the world paid their respects to country music legend Dolly Parton after her family announced her death at the age of 80 on Tuesday. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death in a video shared to his aunt’s Instagram page.

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Dolly Parton, a Hollywood star and a beloved American icon, has died at 80, her family announced. Parton’s nephew, Brian Seaver, announced the news in a video posted on her Instagram. He did not provide details about her death.

Dolly Parton, the legendary singer whose appeal transcended genres and generations, has died. She was 80 years old. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, shared the news on Instagram, saying she’d asked him to announce it several years ago.

Raquel Lee, who appeared on “The Amanda Show” and “The Proud Family” as a child star, has sued Disney, alleging that an ex-employee raped her when she was 14 while working on the 2001 movie “The Poof Point.

Former Disney Channel child star Raquel Lee Bolleau has sued The Walt Disney Company, alleging that a male employee repeatedly sexually assaulted her while she ... Read More

Raquel Lee Bolleau alleges she was repeatedly sexually assaulted on the set of the 2001 Disney Channel Original Movie The Poof Point. The former child star is now suing Disney ove

The 2015 private resolution between the actors has surfaced after the actress claimed in court that the company was negligent in protecting her against sexual assault when she worked on "The Poof

Taylor Swift performed an "Eras" tour-style mashup of "I Knew It, I Knew You," "August" and "All Too Well" at the Grammy Museum Icon Sessions event.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Falen can't identify a clip from The Jason Show. Taylor Swift talks about handling intense scrutiny and critics during an interview at the Grammy Museum.

The performance of "I Knew It, I Knew You," "August" & "All Too Well" came at the end of a Grammy Museum Q&A with Harvey Mason jr.

The singer's latest Nashville nod follows a country radio push, CMA consideration and a milestone 20 years after "Tim McGraw."

French sales company MK2 Films has boarded "NAZA," the new hot-button documentary from "No Other Land" directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor that was added on Monday to the Venice Film Festival competition lineup.

The Venice Film Festival has added a new documentary about the civilian toll of the Israel-Hamas war to its lineup

MK2 has boarded NAZA, the latest feature from Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the two Israeli directors of the four co-directors of the 2024 Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land. The film has been produced by the news outlet The Guardian alongside James Wilson (JW Films) and executive-produced by Jonathan Glazer.

"Naza," directed by two of the people behind the Oscar-winning "No Other Land," is the only documentary competing for this year's Golden Lion

It is deeply disrespectful to her memory and to those who knew and loved her and are actively grieving this tremendous loss,” her rep said in a statement.

Hayden Panettiere's mom reveals the therapist-advised ultimatum over Brian Hickerson that led to their estrangement months before the actress' death.

Lesley Vogel, the mother of late "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere, discussed the actress and her relationship with Brian Hickerson on "GMA."

Hayden Panettiere's representative has hit out at gossip following the actress's death, describing it as "disrespectful". In a statement, the Heroes star's rep urged fans to be respectful and stop speculating about the circumstances surrounding her tragic death on 16 August.

Kit Harington joins the cast of HBO's "Harry Potter" series, replacing Nicholas Hoult. He has previously brought Professor Gilderoy Lockhart to life.

Nicholas Hoult has been recast in HBO's "Harry Potter," less than two weeks after his hiring was announced. See who's replacing him.

The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry.

After voicing Gilderoy Lockhart in audiobook form, Kit Harington will bring the narcissistic con-artist wizard to live-action for HBO’s Harry Potter TV series. The Game of Thrones alum will officially play the role starting in season 2,