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'The Bachelorette' Episode 3: Emily Maynard Loves Dolly Parton, Is No Man's 'Compromise'

Emma Gray | Posted 05.29.2012

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Emma Gray

This week's "Bachelorette" included a surprise visit from Dolly Parton, some excellent reminders that we're still in Charlotte, North Carolina, and proved once and for all that reality television involving children is a lot less fun to guilty-pleasure watch.

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New Music Seminar: A Conversation With Tom Silverman, Plus Chatting With Marty Stuart and Jesse Winchester

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: New Music Seminar, Pandora, Jesse Winchester, Alison Krauss, Stonewall Jackson, Nicolette Larson, Sean Parker, Ed Bruce, Bmi, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Buffett, Iheartradio, Jimmie Rogers, Steve Forbert, Albert Grossman, Hank Williams, Roger McGuinn, Duane Eddy, Anne Murray, The Everly Brothers, Earl Scruggs, Johnny Cash, Clear Channel, Robbie Robertson, Napster, Lyle Lovett, Marty Stuart, Lester Flatts, Amerequine, New-Music-Seminar, Reverbnation, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

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Under the Covers: A Musical Parlor Game

Michael Sigman | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Jack White, Tammy Wynette, Emmylou Harris, John Fogerty, Wilson Pickett, The Diamonds, Sid Vicious, Jackie Wilson, Led Zeppelin, Kate Bush, Paul Anka, Tim Hardin, Joan Baez, Edith Piaf, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Jesse Winchester, Judas Priest, Dolly Parton, Bobby Darin, Robert Plant, White Stripes, Marvin Gaye, Video, Entertainment News
Michael Sigman

Most of these interpretations do the material proud, though some may leave you wanting to, well, hide under the covers. Making up your own lists and sharing with friends might make for a more soul-satisfying parlor game than, say, Geography.

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'Smash' Star Megan Hilty Says Dolly Parton Smells Like 'Pixie Dust'

Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: TV Canada, Video, Canada Tv, Plead the Fifth, Dolly Parton, Late Night Talk Shows, Watch What Happens Live, Tv Replay, Bravo, Megan Hilty, Reality-Free, Smash, TV News

Ever wondered what Dolly Parton smells like? Wonder no more ... Playing "Plead The Fifth" on "Watch What Happens Live" (Weeknights, 11 p.m. EST on Bra...

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Naughty But Nice Rob

Whitney Houston's Death To Earn Dolly Parton A Fortune

HuffingtonPost.com | Naughty But Nice Rob | Posted 02.16.2012

Read More: Whitney Houston Dead, Whitney Houston Record Sales, Whitney Houston Dolly Parton, Video, Rob Shuter, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston Estate, Whitney Houston Money, Whitney Houston I Will Always Love You, Whitney Houston Death, Celebrity News

After the untimely death of Michael Jackson, his estate made a fortune due to a sudden renewed interest in his catalogue. According to insiders, howev...

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WATCH: Musicians And Critics Mourn Whitney Houston

Posted 02.13.2012

Read More: Whitney Houston, Video, Michelle Franzen, Whitney Houston Music, Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston Legacy, Music, Whitney Houston Death, Nbc, Arts News

As the goddaughter of Aretha Franklin and cousin of Dionne Warwick, Houston was poised for greatness, but her death on Saturday changed all that. How...

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Can't Stop the Music

George Heymont | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Dan Dailey, Marilyn Monroe, Jeremy Jordan, Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Mitzi Gaynor, Film, Ethel Merman, Donald O?Connor, Todd Graff, Joyful Noise, Johnnie Ray, There?S No Business Like Show Business, Dexter Darden, Video, Arts News
George Heymont

Joyful Noise, a new movie musical starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, boasts a dynamite soundtrack and an extremely appealing cast.

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Keke Palmer Is All Grown Up

AP | ALICIA RANCILIO | Posted 03.24.2012

Read More: Queen Latifah, Joyful Noise Movie, Keke Palmer Joyful Noise, Joyful Noise, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer, Black Voices News

NEW YORK — Keke Palmer became a star with her Nickelodeon show "True Jackson, VP" which aired for three seasons and made her one of the highest ...

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Birthday Girl's Planning A New Theme Park

AP | By JOE EDWARDS | Posted 01.19.2012

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dolly Parton plans a water-snow park in Nashville, described as the first of its kind in the country, to join her other tourist at...

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Happy 66th Birthday, Dolly Parton!

Posted 01.19.2012

Read More: Nashville, Gay Divas, Dolly Parton Movies, Dolly Parton Gay Fans, Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton Birthday, Dollywood, Country Music, Dolly Parton Queen Latifah, Gay Voices News

Yes, we all know she seems ageless, but Dolly Parton -- legendary singer, actress, philanthropist, theme park entrepreneur and all-around icon -- turn...

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WATCH: Dolly Parton Talks Dinner Rolls, Joyful Noise

Posted 01.13.2012

Read More: Queen Latifah, Gospel Music, Joyful Noise Movie, Dolly Parton Movie, Queen Latifah Movie, Video, Joyful Noise 2012, Jon Stewart, Joyful Noise, Dolly Parton, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Gospel, The Daily Show, Dolly Parton Queen Latifah, Fifty News

In the new movie "Joyful Noise," Dolly Parton shows off her arm while pelting Queen Latifah with dinner rolls. "I was banging her pretty good," Parton...

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The Reelist Goes to Dollywood

Tribeca Film | Posted 03.14.2012

Read More: Rhinestone Film, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, 9 to 5 Film, Joyful Noise, Movies, Dolly Parton, Video, Entertainment News
Tribeca Film

While some of you might question her range (shame on you!), you cannot be deny that Dolly's natural charisma makes her a joy to watch on screen.

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Joyful Noise: A Conversation With Mervyn Warren, Plus Chatting With Mark Wayne Glasmire and Julian Velard

Mike Ragogna | Posted 03.14.2012

Read More: James and the Giant Peach, Phylicia Rash?D, Henry Mancini, Jeanette Norman, Sky Masterson, Bell-Jarboe Films, Dreamgirls, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Mandel, David Foster, Fame, Chaka Khan, A Raisin in the Sun, Elton John, David Bowie, The Preacher's Wife, Quincy Jones, Humphrey Bogart, Queen Latifah, The Today Show, Neil Diamond, Nelson Riddle, Mr. Saturday Night, Nickelback, The Manhattan Transfer, Take 6, Kris Kristofferson, Mervyn Warren, Glenn Ballard, Harold Jarboe, Arif Mardin, Tom Waits, Julian Velard, Mark Wayne Glasmire, Michael Buble, Siedah Garrett, SIster Act 2, Todd Graff, Randy Newman, Guys & Dolls, Joyful Noise, Do the Right Thing, Marlon Brando, Weird Al Yankovic, The Wedding Planner, Steve McQueen, Nilsson, David Letterman, Video, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

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Movie Review: Joyful Noise

Marshall Fine | Posted 03.13.2012

Read More: Jeremy Jordan, Queen Latifah, Kirk Franklin, I Wanna Take You Higher, Joan Rivers, Kris Kristofferson, Marshall Fine Movie Review, Movies, Camp, Joyful Noise Movie Review, Movie Reviews, Dolly Parton, Marshall Fine, Gospel Music, Maybe I'm Amazed, Todd Graff, Keke Palmer, Bandslam, Joyful Noise, Glee, Entertainment News
Marshall Fine

Joyful Noise is a movie with big, rousing soul-gospel songs that take your mind off how mediocre -- or worse -- the rest of the movie is.

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Dolly Parton Faced Bugs 'Bigger Than Bats' In Australia

Posted 03.12.2012

Read More: TV Canada, Late Show With David Letterman, Late Night Shows, Video, Canada Tv, Australia, Dolly Parton, Joyful Noise, Tv Replay, Bugs Bigger Than Bats, Cbs, Reality-Free, TV News

Dolly Parton loved the people of Australia, but she wasn't prepared for some of the wildlife she encountered while touring there. On "Late Show" (Week...

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Dolly Parton Reveals Tattoo

Posted 03.12.2012

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Dolly Parton revealed a small tattoo at the premiere of her new film, 'Joyful Noise.'...

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'Joyful Noise' Stars Dolly Parton And Queen Latifah Go Gospel

HuffingtonPost.com | Nicki Gostin | Posted 01.10.2012

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Country crooner Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah might seem like an odd couple on the big screen, but after teaming up in the new gospel musical "Joyful...

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PHOTOS: Queen Shows Some Skin!

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: David Meister Dress, Queen Latifah, Joyful Noise Movie, David Meister, Paula Patton, Joyful Noise, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer, Hair-Beauty, Black Voices News

Queen Latifah feted the Hollywood premiere of her new movie "Joyful Noise" in style last night. The rapper-turned-starlet looked fabulous in a tea...

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Dolly Parton Is Writing Her Life Story As A Broadway Musical

Posted 12.29.2011

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The Queen of Country Music will soon get her life story told on Broadway. Dolly Parton, the monumentally successful country singer, plans to bring ...

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Jeff Lorber Fusion's Exclusive Download, Plus Chatting With Chicago's Lee Loughnane and JB Baretsky

Mike Ragogna | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Simon & Garfunkel, Jason Scheff, Chicago, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Hootie & the Blowfish, Al Kooper, Lee Loughnane, America, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, Dean Martin, Steve Cropper, Darius Rucker, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, Leonard Cohen, Joe Montegna, Michael Bublé, Lou Pardini, Kyle Mooney, Blood Sweat & Tears, Phil Ramone, Bobby Darin, JB Baretsky, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Robert Lamm, Video, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Come January 31, 2012, Jeff Lorber Fusion's Galaxy album will hit the streets. Here's a taste of the album, a track titled "Horace," that's an exclusive download for readers of The Huffington Post.

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The 21 Gayest Christmas Songs

Posted 12.08.2011

Read More: Holidays, Gay Songs, Holiday Season, Holiday Songs, Dolly Parton, Christmas Songs, Christmas, Lady GaGa, Gay Music, Gay Holiday Songs, Clay Aiken, Gay Christmas Songs, Gay Voices News

Last week an elementary school teacher in Michigan came under fire when she decided to remove the word "gay" from the classic Christmas carol "Deck Th...

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The Hit Men Hit Christmas (Exclusive Audio), Chatting With Ricky Skaggs and Kip Moore, Plus Billy Joel's Box

Mike Ragogna | Posted 01.29.2012

Read More: Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Bob Seger, Dan Couch, Billy Joel, Keifer Thompson, Kip Moore, Ricky Scaggs, Dolly Parton, Westin Davis, The Whites, Emmylou Harris, Richard Joo, Scott Stepakoff, Jackson Browne, Luke Lewis, Robert Oermann, The Statler Brothers, Willie Nelson, Bruce Hornsby, Waylon Jennings, Flatt & Scruggs, Bruce Springsteen, Video, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

The Hit Men -- the new group made up of the original performing and recording members of mega-star acts Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Tommy James and the Shondells, The Critters, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce and more -- debut "A Four Seasons Christmas" here.

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Maroon 5 with Travie McCoy on SNL, Plus Chatting with Vince Gill, Trombone Shorty and Paul Rodgers

Mike Ragogna | Posted 01.06.2012

Read More: Joe Cocker, Wilson Pickett, Trombone Shorty, Maroon 5, Warren Haynes, Sam Cooke, Garah Gill, Otis Redding, Dolly Parton, Bad Company, Stevie Wonder, Gerry Rafferty, Rosanne Cash, Pete Wasner, Ashley Monroe, Maggie Bell, Corrina Gill, Detective, Rick Rubin, Muddy Waters, Vince Gill, The Everly Brothers, Steve Lukather, Jason Bonham, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck, Rebirth Brass Band, Dr. John, Jasmine Rogers, Booker T. And the MGs, Dylan O'brien, U2, Buddy Guy, Ray Charles, Jazz Fest, Po' Folks, Solid Gold, Gym Class Heroes, Brad Paisley, Jenny Gill, Pure Prairie League, Tuba Fatts, Eric Clapton, Slash, Elmore James, Pistol Annies, Paul Kossoff, Keith Urban, The Firm, Treme, Queen, Neal Schon, Bob Ezrin, Travie McCoy, Will Owsley, Robert Lucas, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Ian Hatton, Amy Grant, Louis Armstrong, Carly Simon, Alison Krauss, James Brown, Les Paul, Bekka Bramlett, Green Day, Free, Paul Rogers, American Bandstand, Canned Heat, Luther Allison, Mr. Haney, John Lee Hooker, Lenny Kravitz, Green Acres, The Ministry, Jimi Hendrix, Nin, James Taylor, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

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Our Guide To The Reeling Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

The Huffington Post | Joe Erbentraut, Lizzie Schiffman & Jen Sabella | Posted 01.03.2012

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The 30th annual Reeling Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival kicks off Thursday, and offers a beyond-full plate of 65 different program...

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PHOTOS: Celebs Who Insure Their Body Parts

CELEBUZZ | Posted 11.29.2011

Read More: Celebrites Insure Body Parts, Rihanna, America Ferrera, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Holly Madison, David Beckham, Heidi Klum, Celebrity News

"The Girls Next Door" star Holly Madison is looking out for parts closest to her heart - her breasts! The reality star just took out a $1 million insu...

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