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Bob Mackie, the legendary Emmy- and Tony-winning fashion and costume designer, has died. He was 87.
"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today. He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do," the designer's team wrote in an Instagram statement on Monday, Sept. 14. "His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world."
Mackie was famous for his signature embellished and beaded designs for icons such as Cher, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, Diana Ross and Liza Minnelli.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bob Mackie, legendary fashion and costume designer, dead at 87
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"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today. He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do," the designer's team wrote in an Instagram statement on Monday, Sept. 14. "His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world."
Mackie was famous for his signature embellished and beaded designs for icons such as Cher, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, Diana Ross and Liza Minnelli.
This is a developing story.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bob Mackie, legendary fashion and costume designer, dead at 87
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2 days ago
Dolly Parton and Tennessee go hand in hand. Dollywood already draws tourists who love her music. But the state has officially decided to honor her by changing the name of Nashville International Airport so every traveler will be familiar with her name.
TMZ reported that the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously on Sept. 11 to proceed with the name change. Airport officials are hoping to work with the country legend's estate on potential merchandise and licensing revenue.
The "Jolene" songwriter created another tourist hotspot before her death. Dolly Parton's Songwriter Hotel and museum opens in October 2026. The museum covers every decade of her life. Of course, there is a music venue on a different floor. Then there is a separate lounge for more live music called "Joelene's" and a cafe.
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"I am so proud of this," Parton told PEOPLE. "We found this location early one morning. I knew I wanted to do something special in Nashville, and until I saw this building, nothing ever hit me as the right thing to do."
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TMZ reported that the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously on Sept. 11 to proceed with the name change. Airport officials are hoping to work with the country legend's estate on potential merchandise and licensing revenue.
The "Jolene" songwriter created another tourist hotspot before her death. Dolly Parton's Songwriter Hotel and museum opens in October 2026. The museum covers every decade of her life. Of course, there is a music venue on a different floor. Then there is a separate lounge for more live music called "Joelene's" and a cafe.
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"I am so proud of this," Parton told PEOPLE. "We found this location early one morning. I knew I wanted to do something special in Nashville, and until I saw this building, nothing ever hit me as the right thing to do."
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3 days ago
Dolly Parton was a master musician, accomplished cook, and, perhaps most importantly, an excellent communicator. Parton could masterfully handle any insult, joke, or mean-spirited words that came her way.
Communication expert Dorie Clark broke down one of Dolly Parton's most infamous interviews with Barbara Walters from 1978. In it, Walters (knowingly or unknowingly) talked down to Parton about her appearance and upbringing.
But in true Dolly style, she defused anger and outrage with a strategy Clark calls a "label upgrade." It's a trick that worked well for Parton, and one Clark is sure can work for anyone during conversations that may turn offensive without warning.
In the clip shared on her Instagram, Clark highlights moments from the 1978 ABC News interview between Walters and Parton.
Walters first questions Parton about her looks, stating, "Dolly, you don't have to look like this. You're very beautiful. You don't have to wear the blonde wigs. You don't have to wear the extreme clothes, right?"
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Communication expert Dorie Clark broke down one of Dolly Parton's most infamous interviews with Barbara Walters from 1978. In it, Walters (knowingly or unknowingly) talked down to Parton about her appearance and upbringing.
But in true Dolly style, she defused anger and outrage with a strategy Clark calls a "label upgrade." It's a trick that worked well for Parton, and one Clark is sure can work for anyone during conversations that may turn offensive without warning.
In the clip shared on her Instagram, Clark highlights moments from the 1978 ABC News interview between Walters and Parton.
Walters first questions Parton about her looks, stating, "Dolly, you don't have to look like this. You're very beautiful. You don't have to wear the blonde wigs. You don't have to wear the extreme clothes, right?"
#walters #down #dorie
3 days ago
Dolly Parton's sister Stella has shared new details about the late singer's marriage to Carl Thomas Dean.
"I know their relationship was very unique and very deep and loyal," she said.
Stella also said that Dean was "fascinated with" the country star.
Dolly Parton's younger sister Stella, 77, has shared new details about the late singer's low-key marriage to Carl Thomas Dean.
Dolly Parton on May 19, 2025.
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"I know their relationship was very unique and very deep and loyal," she said.
Stella also said that Dean was "fascinated with" the country star.
Dolly Parton's younger sister Stella, 77, has shared new details about the late singer's low-key marriage to Carl Thomas Dean.
Dolly Parton on May 19, 2025.
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3 days ago
Bebe Rexha sent Drake a shot. And he didn't respond.
Grammy-nominated singer revealed in a new episode of Angie Martinez's IRL podcast how she tried to hook up with the rapper in the wake of his popular 20v1 speed-dating live stream last month, but remained unanswered.
"I'm your dream girl, I'm Albanian, I got a fat a**, I got my own thing going on, and I don't even think he saw it or he saw it and just ignored it," Rexha said.
In this episode, released on September 10th, she shared details of her path from NYC songwriter to recording artist in Los Angeles, and her collaboration with country icon Dolly Parton on their duet "Seasons."
The singer thinks Drake might have been spoiled too much by his ex-girlfriends to be interested in someone else. As is known, the rapper had a romance with Rihanna, whose famous hits included such duets with Drake as "What's My Name?" and "Work."
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Grammy-nominated singer revealed in a new episode of Angie Martinez's IRL podcast how she tried to hook up with the rapper in the wake of his popular 20v1 speed-dating live stream last month, but remained unanswered.
"I'm your dream girl, I'm Albanian, I got a fat a**, I got my own thing going on, and I don't even think he saw it or he saw it and just ignored it," Rexha said.
In this episode, released on September 10th, she shared details of her path from NYC songwriter to recording artist in Los Angeles, and her collaboration with country icon Dolly Parton on their duet "Seasons."
The singer thinks Drake might have been spoiled too much by his ex-girlfriends to be interested in someone else. As is known, the rapper had a romance with Rihanna, whose famous hits included such duets with Drake as "What's My Name?" and "Work."
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Dolly Parton never recovered from the death of her husband, Carl Dean, a friend tells In Touch exclusively.
"It was a bad time for her," Jason Pirro, who worked as the country icon's driver for 58 years, says of Dean's March 2025 death at 82 following an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
"She didn't say much, but she sometimes talked about how much she missed him so much. She didn't want to make a big deal about it because she knew that I knew how she was affected by it," says Pirro, 80, noting that the pair often traveled between their homes in LA and Tennessee to spend time with each other until he got sick.
Over their 60-year love story, they "shared a unique happiness that seemed to sparkle whenever they were together," he adds.
"I think that's why she passed away so soon after he did," Pirro tells In Touch. "She died of a broken heart, but she didn't want to say that because she didn't want people feeling sorry for her."
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"It was a bad time for her," Jason Pirro, who worked as the country icon's driver for 58 years, says of Dean's March 2025 death at 82 following an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
"She didn't say much, but she sometimes talked about how much she missed him so much. She didn't want to make a big deal about it because she knew that I knew how she was affected by it," says Pirro, 80, noting that the pair often traveled between their homes in LA and Tennessee to spend time with each other until he got sick.
Over their 60-year love story, they "shared a unique happiness that seemed to sparkle whenever they were together," he adds.
"I think that's why she passed away so soon after he did," Pirro tells In Touch. "She died of a broken heart, but she didn't want to say that because she didn't want people feeling sorry for her."
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3 days ago
Alix Earle and her sister, Ashtin, are urging women to take proactive control of their health after learning they both carry a BRCA gene mutation.
The news arrived shortly after their mom, Alisa, was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2025 and subsequently tested positive for the BRCA2 mutation.
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The news arrived shortly after their mom, Alisa, was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2025 and subsequently tested positive for the BRCA2 mutation.
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Dolly Parton had a "very unique and deep" relationship with her husband Carl Thomas Dean.
While appearing on CBS Mornings, the country music legend's sister, Stella Parton, took a moment to praise the singer's devotion to her husband of 59 years. She said the couple shared a "sweet, private romance.
"I know their relationship was very unique and very deep and loyal," Stella mentioned.
Dolly's sister said Carl "loved [Dolly] enough to let her be what she was." Nevertheless, she said he might have appreciated a little more private time with his wife.
"He would rather her be at the house with her hair up in a ponytail and barefooted, cookin' in the kitchen and just, you know, messin' around the house," Stella said. "That's, I think, that's what he would have preferred."
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While appearing on CBS Mornings, the country music legend's sister, Stella Parton, took a moment to praise the singer's devotion to her husband of 59 years. She said the couple shared a "sweet, private romance.
"I know their relationship was very unique and very deep and loyal," Stella mentioned.
Dolly's sister said Carl "loved [Dolly] enough to let her be what she was." Nevertheless, she said he might have appreciated a little more private time with his wife.
"He would rather her be at the house with her hair up in a ponytail and barefooted, cookin' in the kitchen and just, you know, messin' around the house," Stella said. "That's, I think, that's what he would have preferred."
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Stella Parton shared some insight into her sister Dolly Parton's private relationship with her husband, Carl Thomas Dean
Stella said that they had a "unique" romance that was also "very deep and loyal"
The couple wed in a private ceremony in 1966 and kept their relationship out of the spotlight, but the singer has shared some details about their romance in the past
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, is sharing her own insight into the "9 to 5" singer's relationship with her husband, Carl Thomas Dean.
Stella, 77, said in an interview with CBS Mornings that the late country star, who died at the age of 80 on Aug. 25, and Carl, who died at the age of 82 in March 2025, had a "sweet, private romance."
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Stella said that they had a "unique" romance that was also "very deep and loyal"
The couple wed in a private ceremony in 1966 and kept their relationship out of the spotlight, but the singer has shared some details about their romance in the past
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, is sharing her own insight into the "9 to 5" singer's relationship with her husband, Carl Thomas Dean.
Stella, 77, said in an interview with CBS Mornings that the late country star, who died at the age of 80 on Aug. 25, and Carl, who died at the age of 82 in March 2025, had a "sweet, private romance."
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All six board members from the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority have voted to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton. The unanimous decision is the first step in the rebranding process, which will continue to unfold in the coming months, the MNAA said.
"While a final name has not yet been determined, we are working closely with the appropriate parties to thoughtfully determine how Dolly Parton's name and legacy will be incorporated," the MNAA said in a statement. "This vote represents the first step in a multifaceted process. In the coming months, we anticipate having more definitive plans to share regarding the next steps and implementation."
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"While a final name has not yet been determined, we are working closely with the appropriate parties to thoughtfully determine how Dolly Parton's name and legacy will be incorporated," the MNAA said in a statement. "This vote represents the first step in a multifaceted process. In the coming months, we anticipate having more definitive plans to share regarding the next steps and implementation."
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In Dolly Parton's own words, locals and travelers alike could soon be "departin' from Nashville's D. Parton."
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Friday, Sept. 11 in favor of a rule change to allow the renaming of Nashville International Airport in honor of the legendary Dolly Parton, who died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at 80 years old.
It's the first formal step in what is expected to be a lengthy process, but the support of airport executives, board members and elected officials gives the effort significant momentum.
The vote authorizes airport President and CEO Doug Kreulen to immediately begin work on implementing the change. In his report to the board, Kreulen said he had a "very productive" meeting with the Parton family on Sept. 9 and will continue to work closely with them in the planning and implementation process.
The exact name is not yet decided, but Dolly Parton Nashville International Airport is one option, he said. According to the timelines of similar airport changes, it could be about a year before an official name change ceremony takes place.
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The Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Friday, Sept. 11 in favor of a rule change to allow the renaming of Nashville International Airport in honor of the legendary Dolly Parton, who died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at 80 years old.
It's the first formal step in what is expected to be a lengthy process, but the support of airport executives, board members and elected officials gives the effort significant momentum.
The vote authorizes airport President and CEO Doug Kreulen to immediately begin work on implementing the change. In his report to the board, Kreulen said he had a "very productive" meeting with the Parton family on Sept. 9 and will continue to work closely with them in the planning and implementation process.
The exact name is not yet decided, but Dolly Parton Nashville International Airport is one option, he said. According to the timelines of similar airport changes, it could be about a year before an official name change ceremony takes place.
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Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, said that no one from Nashville has reached out following the "9 to 5" singer's death — and she thinks she knows why.
During a September 10 interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, Stella, 77, opened up about her older sister's death on August 25 at 80.
"I haven't heard from anybody in Nashville since my sister passed away," she admitted. "I haven't had one condolence from anyone — anybody that I know, entertainers that I know. ****** ody. Not one."
Additionally, Stella speculated on the reason for radio silence. "I'm ****** uming it might be because of my political, you know, activism on social media," she said. "I don't know."
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, told gayleking in an exclusive interview that she hasn't received condolences from "anyone I know" in Nashville — which she said might have something to do with the political opinions she shares on social media.
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During a September 10 interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, Stella, 77, opened up about her older sister's death on August 25 at 80.
"I haven't heard from anybody in Nashville since my sister passed away," she admitted. "I haven't had one condolence from anyone — anybody that I know, entertainers that I know. ****** ody. Not one."
Additionally, Stella speculated on the reason for radio silence. "I'm ****** uming it might be because of my political, you know, activism on social media," she said. "I don't know."
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, told gayleking in an exclusive interview that she hasn't received condolences from "anyone I know" in Nashville — which she said might have something to do with the political opinions she shares on social media.
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Dolly Parton's sister is still protecting her privacy.
When the country star died at 80 on August 25, her representatives confirmed to People that she died after a "brief battle with cancer," but did not clarify which kind.
"That was her business," Stella Parton told Gayle King during a CBS Mornings interview released on Thursday, September 10. "But she didn't tell us that we could say it."
"So, out of respect for her, I can talk about my love for her and describe who she is to me," the 77-year-old continued, "but it's not my business to tell her business."
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When the country star died at 80 on August 25, her representatives confirmed to People that she died after a "brief battle with cancer," but did not clarify which kind.
"That was her business," Stella Parton told Gayle King during a CBS Mornings interview released on Thursday, September 10. "But she didn't tell us that we could say it."
"So, out of respect for her, I can talk about my love for her and describe who she is to me," the 77-year-old continued, "but it's not my business to tell her business."
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Dolly Parton's younger sister, Stella Parton, 77, says that she knew what the country singer—famous for her high-glam, Southern belle aesthetic—looked like without makeup.
"She looked like me without makeup," Stella joked during an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings.
The quotes come just over two weeks after Dolly's death at age 80 following a "brief battle with cancer."
When it came to fashion and beauty, Dolly Parton affirmed that more is more.
Throughout her seven-decade music career, the country singer achieved beauty icon status with her sky-high platinum-blonde hair and high-glam makeup. As such, Dolly would rarely be caught without makeup on—even in front of those closest to her.
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"She looked like me without makeup," Stella joked during an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings.
The quotes come just over two weeks after Dolly's death at age 80 following a "brief battle with cancer."
When it came to fashion and beauty, Dolly Parton affirmed that more is more.
Throughout her seven-decade music career, the country singer achieved beauty icon status with her sky-high platinum-blonde hair and high-glam makeup. As such, Dolly would rarely be caught without makeup on—even in front of those closest to her.
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Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, reflected on why the late singer chose not to publicly share her cancer diagnosis in a new interview released on Thursday.
"Dolly could not bear negative things, and she would not have wanted her fans worried about it," Stella Parton, 77, told Gayle King of "CBS Mornings" with a smile. "She didn't want a lot of the family worried about it."
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She said, "Some of us knew, the ones that were closer," but added that "not every relative" was informed.
King asked if Dolly Parton, 80, kept her diagnosis a secret because she didn't want people to worry, and her sister answered with an emphatic "absolutely."
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"Dolly could not bear negative things, and she would not have wanted her fans worried about it," Stella Parton, 77, told Gayle King of "CBS Mornings" with a smile. "She didn't want a lot of the family worried about it."
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She said, "Some of us knew, the ones that were closer," but added that "not every relative" was informed.
King asked if Dolly Parton, 80, kept her diagnosis a secret because she didn't want people to worry, and her sister answered with an emphatic "absolutely."
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Stella Parton reflects on late sister Dolly Parton not sharing her political beliefs
In a Thursday, Sept. 10 interview with CBS Mornings, Stella said the country icon kept them to herself because "she was a good businesswoman"
Dolly died on Aug. 25 at 80
Stella Parton spoke about her late sister Dolly Parton never sharing her political beliefs.
During the Thursday, Sept. 10 episode of CBS Mornings, Stella, 77, discussed how the public didn't know the 11-time Grammy winner's political beliefs.
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In a Thursday, Sept. 10 interview with CBS Mornings, Stella said the country icon kept them to herself because "she was a good businesswoman"
Dolly died on Aug. 25 at 80
Stella Parton spoke about her late sister Dolly Parton never sharing her political beliefs.
During the Thursday, Sept. 10 episode of CBS Mornings, Stella, 77, discussed how the public didn't know the 11-time Grammy winner's political beliefs.
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Dolly Parton always wore her makeup. The beloved country icon passed away earlier this year and is being remembered by her sister, Stella, who was featured on a talk show to talk about her sister's legacy. Through the chat, she shared an intimate side of Dolly that her fans never got to know.
Dolly Parton performs during the halftime show during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders in 2023 (@ Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
In an appearance on CBS Mornings, Stella revealed that Dolly was just as fabulous in private as she was in her public life. She revealed that Dolly was meticulous with her makeup, with Stella never seeing her without it.
"Not after she got to be 'Dolly Parton.' No, she would sleep in her makeup when she would come spend the night with me," she said. "I wouldn't! I sleep with a pillow over my head."
"Oh, I knew what she looked like, of course!" she added. "Because she looked like me without her makeup, so I knew what she looked like without it."
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Dolly Parton performs during the halftime show during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders in 2023 (@ Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
In an appearance on CBS Mornings, Stella revealed that Dolly was just as fabulous in private as she was in her public life. She revealed that Dolly was meticulous with her makeup, with Stella never seeing her without it.
"Not after she got to be 'Dolly Parton.' No, she would sleep in her makeup when she would come spend the night with me," she said. "I wouldn't! I sleep with a pillow over my head."
"Oh, I knew what she looked like, of course!" she added. "Because she looked like me without her makeup, so I knew what she looked like without it."
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Dolly Parton's death from an undisclosed type of cancer on August 25 at the age of 80 shocked her fans around the globe. Now, nearly a month later, her younger sister Stella Parton is opening up about the last thing Dolly said to her.
The two sisters spoke every Tuesday over coffee. In a candid interview with CBS Mornings' Gayle King, Stella revealed, "That's the last thing Dolly asked me for, was prayer." While she didn't say much more about their final conversation, she did open up to King, sharing her thoughts on Dolly's state of mind during the queen of country's last few weeks.
"I know she was at peace. Because I could always tell by looking at her face, even if I hadn't seen her in months. On camera, I could tell if she was hurt, angry, happy, or sad, or felt bad. I could see it on her. She's my sister, you know, and we were very close as a family. She knew where she was going. She wasn't going anywhere bad. She was going to be with mama and daddy."
CBS Mornings posted clips from the emotional interview on Instagram early on Thursday. Parton's fans (both Dolly's and Stella's) flocked to the video, sharing their thoughts, memories, and praise for both sisters.
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The two sisters spoke every Tuesday over coffee. In a candid interview with CBS Mornings' Gayle King, Stella revealed, "That's the last thing Dolly asked me for, was prayer." While she didn't say much more about their final conversation, she did open up to King, sharing her thoughts on Dolly's state of mind during the queen of country's last few weeks.
"I know she was at peace. Because I could always tell by looking at her face, even if I hadn't seen her in months. On camera, I could tell if she was hurt, angry, happy, or sad, or felt bad. I could see it on her. She's my sister, you know, and we were very close as a family. She knew where she was going. She wasn't going anywhere bad. She was going to be with mama and daddy."
CBS Mornings posted clips from the emotional interview on Instagram early on Thursday. Parton's fans (both Dolly's and Stella's) flocked to the video, sharing their thoughts, memories, and praise for both sisters.
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Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, is reflecting on the late singer-songwriter choosing to keep her battle with cancer private and her family's choice not to disclose the type of cancer.
While Stella Parton echoed what other relatives have said about Dolly Parton not wanting to share her cancer diagnosis publicly because she didn't want to worry her fans, she added, in an interview with Gayle King that aired on CBS Mornings Thursday, that the family is also choosing not to share what kind of cancer Dolly Parton was battling because they got the sense Dolly Parton wanted to keep it private.
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While Stella Parton echoed what other relatives have said about Dolly Parton not wanting to share her cancer diagnosis publicly because she didn't want to worry her fans, she added, in an interview with Gayle King that aired on CBS Mornings Thursday, that the family is also choosing not to share what kind of cancer Dolly Parton was battling because they got the sense Dolly Parton wanted to keep it private.
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Dolly Parton's sister Stella appeared on the Thursday, Sept. 10 episode of CBS Mornings
She spoke about how Dolly reacted to their sister Freida asking fans for "prayers" in October 2025
Freida's public request came after Dolly postponed her Las Vegas residency, which was later canceled due to health issues months before the country icon's August 2025 death
How did Dolly Parton feel about her sister Freida asking for "prayers" before fans knew details of the late "Jolene" singer's illness?
Dolly's sister Stella appeared on the Thursday, Sept. 10 episode of CBS Mornings and spoke to host Gayle King about how the country icon reacted when Freida asked fans for support in October 2025, shortly after the "9 to 5" artist postponed her Las Vegas residency due to then-unspecified health issues. [She later canceled the shows altogether in May 2026.]
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She spoke about how Dolly reacted to their sister Freida asking fans for "prayers" in October 2025
Freida's public request came after Dolly postponed her Las Vegas residency, which was later canceled due to health issues months before the country icon's August 2025 death
How did Dolly Parton feel about her sister Freida asking for "prayers" before fans knew details of the late "Jolene" singer's illness?
Dolly's sister Stella appeared on the Thursday, Sept. 10 episode of CBS Mornings and spoke to host Gayle King about how the country icon reacted when Freida asked fans for support in October 2025, shortly after the "9 to 5" artist postponed her Las Vegas residency due to then-unspecified health issues. [She later canceled the shows altogether in May 2026.]
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Anna Wintour allegedly rejected Dolly Parton for a Vogue cover several times because of the country icon's signature style. A new insider report claims Parton's rhinestones and towering wigs did not fit Wintour's vision for the magazine. The claim has resurfaced shortly after Parton's death, putting another spotlight on her unmistakable fashion legacy. It also raises questions about why the style icon never landed the coveted cover.
According to Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice report, Parton was pitched for an American Vogue cover at least four times. However, the report claims Wintour repeatedly passed on the idea.
One insider alleged that Wintour considered Parton "too country, too camp and too tacky for Vogue." The source claimed Wintour focused on her exaggerated glamour rather than her broader cultural influence.
Parton never toned down that look. Instead, big hair, sparkling outfits and sky-high heels became central to her image. Her distinctive style eventually became as recognizable as many of her songs.
Still, Vogue did feature Parton inside the magazine. The publication recently revisited its 1994 profile, "Good Golly Miss Dolly," following her death. Charles Gandee wrote the piece, while Herb Ritts photographed Parton for the January 1994 issue.
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According to Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice report, Parton was pitched for an American Vogue cover at least four times. However, the report claims Wintour repeatedly passed on the idea.
One insider alleged that Wintour considered Parton "too country, too camp and too tacky for Vogue." The source claimed Wintour focused on her exaggerated glamour rather than her broader cultural influence.
Parton never toned down that look. Instead, big hair, sparkling outfits and sky-high heels became central to her image. Her distinctive style eventually became as recognizable as many of her songs.
Still, Vogue did feature Parton inside the magazine. The publication recently revisited its 1994 profile, "Good Golly Miss Dolly," following her death. Charles Gandee wrote the piece, while Herb Ritts photographed Parton for the January 1994 issue.
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Dolly Parton's sister Stella has shared new details about the late singer's long-lasting relationship with her famously private husband, Carl Dean.
The Queen of Country died August 25 at age 80 after a "brief battle with cancer." She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in March 2025 at age 82.
Dolly and Carl eloped in 1966 and remained together until his death. Their relationship was largely kept under wraps due to his private nature, though she would offer up bits of information about their marriage every so often in an interview.
Now, her sister, Stella, has provided some insight into their relationship just weeks after Dolly's death.
"He adored her," Stella said of Carl in a new interview with Gayle King that aired Thursday on CBS Mornings. "He was fascinated with her. He thought she was funny like Tinkerbell," she continued, adding that he was "quiet and shy."
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The Queen of Country died August 25 at age 80 after a "brief battle with cancer." She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in March 2025 at age 82.
Dolly and Carl eloped in 1966 and remained together until his death. Their relationship was largely kept under wraps due to his private nature, though she would offer up bits of information about their marriage every so often in an interview.
Now, her sister, Stella, has provided some insight into their relationship just weeks after Dolly's death.
"He adored her," Stella said of Carl in a new interview with Gayle King that aired Thursday on CBS Mornings. "He was fascinated with her. He thought she was funny like Tinkerbell," she continued, adding that he was "quiet and shy."
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Even with legions of adoring fans across the globe, Dolly Parton never let the spotlight change who she was.
From choosing a small, private funeral over a lavish send-off to asking well-wishers to skip flowers and gifts in favor of donating to her Imagination Library, the 80-year-old country music icon, who died on August 25, stayed grounded in what mattered most to her: people, not possessions. Given that, it's no surprise the final thing she asked of her sister was something simple and heartfelt.
"The last thing Dolly asked me for was prayer," Stella Parton, 77, told Gayle King in an interview with CBS Mornings posted on Thursday, September 10.
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Stella also said she sensed her sister had found peace before she passed. She explained that she'd always been able to read Dolly's emotions just from her expression, even after long stretches without seeing her in person — whether she was in pain, upset, joyful, or simply worn out, it showed on her face. The two, she said, had always shared a tight-knit bond as siblings.
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From choosing a small, private funeral over a lavish send-off to asking well-wishers to skip flowers and gifts in favor of donating to her Imagination Library, the 80-year-old country music icon, who died on August 25, stayed grounded in what mattered most to her: people, not possessions. Given that, it's no surprise the final thing she asked of her sister was something simple and heartfelt.
"The last thing Dolly asked me for was prayer," Stella Parton, 77, told Gayle King in an interview with CBS Mornings posted on Thursday, September 10.
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Stella also said she sensed her sister had found peace before she passed. She explained that she'd always been able to read Dolly's emotions just from her expression, even after long stretches without seeing her in person — whether she was in pain, upset, joyful, or simply worn out, it showed on her face. The two, she said, had always shared a tight-knit bond as siblings.
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Going on two weeks after her death, the world continues to mourn the loss of Dolly Parton and celebrate her life. And so does her family.
"The whole world is grieving. And we're all crying for Dolly and we all miss her," Dolly's younger sister Freida Parton told Knox News, part of the USA TODAY Network, during a phone interview Sept. 3.
"But no one misses her more than her own sisters and brother and nieces and nephews and cousins and all of us. And we will always miss her, but we will always remember all the things that she taught us all," Freida continued.
Dolly was not just a global superstar to Freida. She was her "Dolly Momma," and Freida remembers her a little differently than the world beyond Tennessee.
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"The whole world is grieving. And we're all crying for Dolly and we all miss her," Dolly's younger sister Freida Parton told Knox News, part of the USA TODAY Network, during a phone interview Sept. 3.
"But no one misses her more than her own sisters and brother and nieces and nephews and cousins and all of us. And we will always miss her, but we will always remember all the things that she taught us all," Freida continued.
Dolly was not just a global superstar to Freida. She was her "Dolly Momma," and Freida remembers her a little differently than the world beyond Tennessee.
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7 days ago
Music legend Dolly Parton spent decades as one of country music's most beloved icons, but a new report claims that image never won over longtime Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who reportedly turned her away from the magazine's cover multiple times. Parton, 80, died on August 25 in Nashville following a brief battle with cancer.
In the Saturday, September 5 edition of journalist Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice Substack, sources claimed Parton was pitched for the cover of American Vogue at least four times during Wintour's decades at the magazine and was repeatedly turned down.
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"Anna thought Dolly was too country, too camp and too tacky for Vogue," an insider told Naughty But Nice. "She looked at Dolly and saw rhinestones. The rest of America saw an icon. Anna completely missed it."
Shuter, who previously worked as a publicist, also wrote that he witnessed Wintour's approach to celebrity fashion firsthand. According to his account, Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez also faced resistance before gaining greater acceptance within the fashion world.
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In the Saturday, September 5 edition of journalist Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice Substack, sources claimed Parton was pitched for the cover of American Vogue at least four times during Wintour's decades at the magazine and was repeatedly turned down.
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"Anna thought Dolly was too country, too camp and too tacky for Vogue," an insider told Naughty But Nice. "She looked at Dolly and saw rhinestones. The rest of America saw an icon. Anna completely missed it."
Shuter, who previously worked as a publicist, also wrote that he witnessed Wintour's approach to celebrity fashion firsthand. According to his account, Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez also faced resistance before gaining greater acceptance within the fashion world.
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7 days ago
Anna Wintour has been in hot water of late. Last year, people weren't too happy that Jeff Bezos and his new wife were sponsors of the Met Gala. This year, she got a lot of pushback for her choice to honor John Galliano with a Costume Institute retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Even after Galliano withdrew, it seems like controversy isn't over for Wintour.
Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that Dolly Parton was pitched at least four times to be on the cover of American Vogue before her recent death at the age of 80, which Wintour declined each time.
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Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that Dolly Parton was pitched at least four times to be on the cover of American Vogue before her recent death at the age of 80, which Wintour declined each time.
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7 days ago
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The world lost a national treasure when Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80, but if there's one silver lining we can take away from her death, it's been all the wonderful stories that have been retold about her over the past couple of weeks. As celebrities paid tribute to the country music legend, many of them regaled fans with stories about working with Parton or the best advice she ever gave. Danica McKellar crossed paths with her for a Hallmark movie, and it sounds like she had quite the work ethic.
Like most of Dolly Parton's fans, I know her reputation for hard work — it's really no surprise when you consider her blue-collar background and the meaning behind her song "9 to 5" — but Danica McKellar got to witness that work ethic first-hand when she co-starred with Parton in Christmas at Dollywood in 2019. McKellar said the country music star was "everything that you hope she could possibly be and much more." She told Fox News:
She told me she only slept three to five hours a night. She was always dreaming stuff up and just busy. She'd sleep on her big travel bus if she was traveling and doing things and wake up early in the morning. ... She did her own hair and makeup, her own wig and her own makeup. And she'd get to work.
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The world lost a national treasure when Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80, but if there's one silver lining we can take away from her death, it's been all the wonderful stories that have been retold about her over the past couple of weeks. As celebrities paid tribute to the country music legend, many of them regaled fans with stories about working with Parton or the best advice she ever gave. Danica McKellar crossed paths with her for a Hallmark movie, and it sounds like she had quite the work ethic.
Like most of Dolly Parton's fans, I know her reputation for hard work — it's really no surprise when you consider her blue-collar background and the meaning behind her song "9 to 5" — but Danica McKellar got to witness that work ethic first-hand when she co-starred with Parton in Christmas at Dollywood in 2019. McKellar said the country music star was "everything that you hope she could possibly be and much more." She told Fox News:
She told me she only slept three to five hours a night. She was always dreaming stuff up and just busy. She'd sleep on her big travel bus if she was traveling and doing things and wake up early in the morning. ... She did her own hair and makeup, her own wig and her own makeup. And she'd get to work.
#mckellar #hallmark #stories
9 days ago
Dolly Parton's younger sister admitted it's been difficult for the legendary singer's family to deal with what she called "endless garbage" being posted online since the icon's death.
Stella Parton, 77, took to Instagram to thank members of the public offering what she described as "genuine" support for the family:
As most of you who follow my accounts know, I'm an early riser, so here goes during my coffee hour.
First let me say, thank you to the ones of you who have shown "genuine" support and love during this time of our family bereavement.
We will be okay in time but each of us will grieve in our own personal way.
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Stella Parton, 77, took to Instagram to thank members of the public offering what she described as "genuine" support for the family:
As most of you who follow my accounts know, I'm an early riser, so here goes during my coffee hour.
First let me say, thank you to the ones of you who have shown "genuine" support and love during this time of our family bereavement.
We will be okay in time but each of us will grieve in our own personal way.
#parton
9 days ago
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After Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, tributes came pouring in from celebrities, and many shared their favorite memories and advice from the legendary singer. Now, Queen Latifah has spoken about the sweet on-brand gesture that the Queen of Country Music made after a long day of shooting their movie together.
Back in 2012, Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah starred in the musical dramedy Joyful Noise, which is about two clashing women coming together to save their small-town choir from shutting down. After a long day of shooting, Parton did something for Queen Latifah that was great for the heart and stomach, as the Chicago actress explained on The Drew Barrymore Show:
I mean, we did a movie called Joyful Noise together. And we had so much fun. She wrote all these songs and she made me chicken and dumplings. After a day of work, who the heck has time to make chicken and dumplings for me? There's nothing [she can't do].
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After Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, tributes came pouring in from celebrities, and many shared their favorite memories and advice from the legendary singer. Now, Queen Latifah has spoken about the sweet on-brand gesture that the Queen of Country Music made after a long day of shooting their movie together.
Back in 2012, Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah starred in the musical dramedy Joyful Noise, which is about two clashing women coming together to save their small-town choir from shutting down. After a long day of shooting, Parton did something for Queen Latifah that was great for the heart and stomach, as the Chicago actress explained on The Drew Barrymore Show:
I mean, we did a movie called Joyful Noise together. And we had so much fun. She wrote all these songs and she made me chicken and dumplings. After a day of work, who the heck has time to make chicken and dumplings for me? There's nothing [she can't do].
#latifah #joyful #noise
9 days ago
Dolly Parton's sister Stella Parton is condemning the deluge of misinformation being spread in the wake of the country star's death.
The younger Parton, 77, took time from her morning "coffee hour" Friday, Sept. 4, to express how such online negativity has taken an emotional toll on her family as they continue grieving the "I Will Always Love You" singer, who died Aug. 25 at age 80.
In a two-slide statement on Instagram, Stella Parton first thanked the "genuine" supporters who have been kind and respectful during the Parton family's bereavement, then addressed the bad-faith social media users who have been anything but considerate.
"Sadly, because of the way our lives have been lived in front of the public, we have no choice but to be subjected to incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers," she wrote. "There is a tremendous amount of AI and endless garbage being posted everyday and it's been challenging to absorb and or ignore."
Brad Paisley fights tears singing Dolly Parton duet alone after her death
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The younger Parton, 77, took time from her morning "coffee hour" Friday, Sept. 4, to express how such online negativity has taken an emotional toll on her family as they continue grieving the "I Will Always Love You" singer, who died Aug. 25 at age 80.
In a two-slide statement on Instagram, Stella Parton first thanked the "genuine" supporters who have been kind and respectful during the Parton family's bereavement, then addressed the bad-faith social media users who have been anything but considerate.
"Sadly, because of the way our lives have been lived in front of the public, we have no choice but to be subjected to incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers," she wrote. "There is a tremendous amount of AI and endless garbage being posted everyday and it's been challenging to absorb and or ignore."
Brad Paisley fights tears singing Dolly Parton duet alone after her death
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