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Remembering Dolly Parton, her legacy built on dreams, music, generosity

Dolly Parton built a legacy that reached beyond music, turning her successes into a lasting commitment to children, families and her Tennessee community. Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80 after a…

‘Dancing with the Stars’ announces 35th season celebrity cast

The ballroom is polished and the spray tans are ready! Last week, ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” officially revealed their Season 35 celebrity cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy. The unique casting mix of both entertainment and sport worlds attracts…

Rebecca Black is back, furthering electro-pop movement with confidence

Rebecca Black, electronic-pop artist, is back with her EP “Age of the Exhibitionist.” The singer known behind the 2011 phenomenon “Friday” has since rebranded into a mature, experimental and significant figure in modern electronic-pop.  While Black has obtained decent traction…

‘The Deal’ TV adaptation balances romance, hockey, complicated pasts

Elle Kennedy’s “The Deal” brings together college hockey romance and complex personal histories in a story that has gained renewed attention following the recent Amazon Prime adaptation of “Off Campus”.   Originally published in 2015, the 360 page novel follows…

New film ‘Michael’ celebrates artist’s life from childhood to stardom

Widely considered one of the most anticipated films of the year, ‘Michael’ made its debut on Friday, April 24. While it had the biggest opening weekend in the box office for any biographical picture ($97 million in North America alone…

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Sabrina Carpenter brings Madonna onstage for songs at Coachella 2026

Coachella 2026, as per usual, received many mixed reviews from its attendees, as well as the general public. Every year, people complain about the rising ticket prices, unbearable weather and overall air of overconsumption that surrounds the event. Everything that…

Conan O’Brien hosts 98th Academy Awards filled with celebration, humor

This year’s Oscars were filled with surprises, celebration and countless hilarious moments. The show opened by paying tribute to every Best Picture nominee in the funniest way possible. Host Conan O’Brien begrudgingly donned a wig and makeup mimicking the iconic…

BAFTA’s celebratory night becomes overshadowed by controversy 

The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA’s) celebrated many aspects that make cinema amazing, but it was unfortunately the subject of much controversy. The award ceremony, which was held on Feb. 22, was hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming, known…

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

“Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” star Eric Dane has died at the age of 53 from ALS. Dane, who had been battling ALS since his diagnosis in April of last year, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 19. His family confirmed his…

Ticketmaster under fire from fans, artists alike

Concertgoers across all genres have struggled recently due to the massive increase in ticket prices. The biggest and most widely known culprit is Ticketmaster. The distribution company has come under fire multiple times in recent years due to its dynamic…