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Dolly Parton: A life in pictures

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:34:05 GMT

The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.

'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:42:55 GMT

The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.

Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO's Harry Potter series

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:39:25 GMT

Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues.

'It's a big step up': Behind the scenes as Netflix hit Dept Q returns to Edinburgh

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:25:40 GMT

The second season began filming in the Scottish capital in June and is due to continue until October.

Gasps as 9 to 5 cast announce Dolly's death

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:25:29 GMT

The cast of Dolly Parton's musical, 9 to 5, was about to go on stage when her death was announced.

GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:13:00 GMT

Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it?

Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:34:54 GMT

The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.

Peter Kay gatecrashes BBC weather report

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:44:34 GMT

The comedian interrupted North West Tonight weather presenter Molly Brewer as she gave her report.

Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:14:13 GMT

The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.

'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:21:08 GMT

The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.

How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:43:13 GMT

A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

How Dolly Parton became a fashion icon

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:24:43 GMT

Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.

'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:31:20 GMT

The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:32:28 GMT

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.

Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:29:53 GMT

The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.

'Dolly made everybody feel they were her friend'

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:51:20 GMT

US singer Darius Rucker speaks to the BBC about Dolly Parton following the news of her death.

'Angel by my side' - Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:26:12 GMT

Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who died at the age of 80.

Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:50:22 GMT

The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.

Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:47:44 GMT

Her colourful creations drew large crowds and fetched some of the highest ever prices for a female artist.

Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:32:27 GMT

Stars of stage and screen grieve the cult British actor, who has died aged 80.

Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:11:14 GMT

The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:41:33 GMT

Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.

Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like?

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:43:51 GMT

The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer.

Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:53:35 GMT

Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:32:11 GMT

BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.

Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:26:57 GMT

The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.

Family announces death

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:32:17 GMT

Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.

Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:46:12 GMT

Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel.

Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:14:24 GMT

Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.

What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:57:34 GMT

Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.

How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:11:43 GMT

The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

EsDeeKid mystery no problem for fans after 'insane' All Points East set

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We still don't know the Scouse rapper's true identity, but do music lovers really care who he is?

V&A workers to strike over pay and conditions

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:50:11 GMT

Workers at three Victoria and Albert museum sites are due to strike and further staff plan to work to rule.