Dolly Parton was still working to make her dreams come true up until the very end. The beloved music icon told PEOPLE just days before her death that she was “still healin’” and “still workin’” despite going through “hard times with my health.” “I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay […]
Dolly Parton was hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Friday, Aug. 21, just days before the country music legend died at 80. TMZ reported that Parton was admitted early Friday morning with kidney and autoimmune issues. PEOPLE confirmed that she was hospitalized that day. The reason for her hospitalization has not been […]
Dolly Parton died after a “brief battle with cancer,” her team confirmed Tuesday. Hours after announcing the death of the music icon, representatives for the country star confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE and other news outlets that the “Jolene” singer’s death at 80 on Tuesday came after she was diagnosed with cancer. The type […]
Rapper BigXthaPlug was jailed over the weekend in a Dallas suburb after being arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated and possessing marijuana. BigX, real name Xavier Darnell Landum, was arrested by the Allen Police Department on Friday, TMZ reports. The artist was charged with driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession of less than 2 ounces, and […]
Actor Tim Curry, beloved for his roles in movies like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, has died, TMZ reports. He was 80. Sources told the news outlet that Curry died late Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that police […]
After less than a year of dating, actress Dakota Johnson and musician Role Model are on the outs. PEOPLE cited an exclusive source in reporting that the star couple’s relationship ended “a while ago.” Assuming that’s accurate, the pair wasn’t together for much longer than the honeymoon phase. The first time the now ex-couple were […]
Miley Cyrus is paying tribute to her “Aunt Dolly” Parton following the country music icon’s death on Tuesday at 80. Sharing a black and white photo of Parton set to their duet of Cyrus’ hit song “Wrecking Ball,” Cyrus penned an emotional Instagram tribute, promising her honorary godmother that she would keep their “most sacred […]
Busy Philipps is opening up about a shocking health diagnosis that led to brain surgery earlier this year. The actress, 47, revealed to PEOPLE that she underwent an operation in March to remove a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a rare, slow-growing brain tumor. She had no obvious symptoms, such as seizures, when the tumor was discovered. […]
Dolly Parton wanted her final farewell to be intimate, and her family plans to honor her wishes following the country music legend’s death at 80. Parton’s family announced Tuesday that a small funeral service will be held exclusively for immediate family members. “At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family,” […]
Phoebe Bridgers is canceling her upcoming U.K. performances after being diagnosed with appendicitis. The singer-songwriter, who turned 32 on Aug. 17, shared the health update on Instagram Stories Wednesday, Aug. 19, according to PEOPLE. Along with her announcement, Bridgers posted a photo of herself in a hospital bed with an IV in her arm. “I got appendicitis […]