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Dolly Parton, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan, Belinda Carlisle and Debbie Harry have joined forces on a new single titled Gonna Be You. The track, to be released on 20 January, is by the celebrated songwriter Diane Warren.Gonna Be You, which marks the first collaboration between the five pop legends, was recorded for the forthcoming film 80 for Brady. The comedy follows four women in their 80s – played by Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field – who embark on a road trip to see the NFL player Tom Brady play…

Pouring herself her latest steamy cup of ambition, Dolly Parton declared Sunday that it was “Better late than never!” as she joined TikTok.Whether sensing the swift unraveling of Twitter or finally jumping on the pandemic-fueled trend, the country music legend made her debut on the video-sharing platform over the weekend and by Monday morning has already amassed a following of over 526,000 users and 1.4 million likes by posting a handful of clips introducing herself (as if she ever had to), retrospective montages and a…

From jumping headfirst off a dam to avoiding Colonel Rosa Klebb’s poison-tipped dagger shoes, James Bond’s greatest exploits can now be worn on your feet. There’s even a vodka martini one, very shaken of course. thelondonsockexchange.net, £12As worn by the cast for the curtain call of Yeomen of the Guard the day after the ACE’s devastating cuts were announced. A great way to show your support for ENO – and an artform that’s just lost 30% of its public funding across the country. londoncoliseum.org, £20Fancy paying homage…

Dolly Parton is officially on TikTok. Her first TikTok post, posted Sunday afternoon, is a montage of clips of the country icon, ending with a “Hey, TikTok! It’s Dolly!” message. “I have arrived!” Parton captioned the video. Another new clip is a compilation of Parton greeting her fans. Others include a “Better late than never!” post, an “I’ve officially joined TikTok” video, a funny look at the many sides of Dolly across different social media platforms and a tribute to fans on TikTok who…

Miley Cyrus is ready to ring in the 2023 new year again! However, this time, she’s bringing her godmother Dolly Parton. NBC recently announced that Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party is returning to Miami for its second instalment on December 31 with Cyrus co-hosting alongside Parton. Featuring a lineup of to-be-announced musical guests, fans can only hope the former Hannah Montana co-stars join together for a performance during the show. In a promotional video released alongside the announcement, Cyrus shared, “Miley’s New…

“The Guardian, Amerie! The Guardian – I just got off the phone with the Guardian!” As soon as our call is connected, Australian director Gracie Otto is immediately quoting from the Netflix reboot of Heartbreak High, on which she worked as director.“Did you see the TikTok where someone from the Guardian pretended to call Woodsy up?” Otto laughs. “It’s quite funny.”Who would have thought the asexual eshay would be making headlines around the world?Otto is having quite the year. We speak a few days after Heartbreak High…

Jeff Bezos has promised to give away the vast majority of his $124bn (£110bn) fortune during his lifetime, but admitted that ensuring that the most worthy causes benefit is proving as difficult as building his Amazon empire.The 58-year-old, the world’s fourth richest person, according to Forbes billionaires list, made the pledge after giving $100m to the country singer Dolly Parton to give to charities of her choice as part of Bezos’s annual Courage and Civility award.“Conflict travels, conflict is interesting and people…

Jeff Bezos named Dolly Parton the latest recipient of his Courage and Civility award, handing the music legend $100 million to direct to any charities she chooses. Jeff Bezos named Dolly Parton the latest recipient of his Courage and Civility award, handing the music legend $100 million to direct to any charities she chooses.“She gives with her heart. What she's done for kids, and literacy, and so many other things, is just incredible,” Bezos, 58, said in a video posted on social media. “I've always said, I try to put…

Lionel Richie soared. Pat Benatar roared. Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated. Eminem was Eminem. The four acts found very different ways to celebrate on Saturday night, but all can now forever say they’re Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. So are Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Harry Belafonte, Judas Priest and Dolly Parton, who gave the honor an enthusiastic embrace after temporarily turning it down. The first act inducted at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles after a memorable speech from a…

You’ve heard of Dolly Parton. Now get ready for ...Doggy Parton, the country music legend’s new clothing line for pets. On Wednesday, Parton launched her collection of puppy products, ranging from miniature apparel to toys and accessories. Some of the Doggy Parton profits will be donated to Willa B Farms, an animal-rescue organization based in Nashville.“‘Puppy Love’ was my very first record, and six decades later, my love for pets is stronger than ever,” the “Jolene” hitmaker said in a statement.“This inspired me to…