Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 on August 25 after a battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by representatives and her nephew Bryan Seaver through an Instagram video. Parton, the best-selling female country music artist, sold over 160 million albums and produced hits like 'I Will Always Love You.' She was married to Carl Thomas Dean for nearly 60 years until his death in 2025. Parton was known for her kindness and philanthropy, including creating the Dollyhood Amusement Park for children.
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Remembering Cissy Houston: A Musical Legacy.
Cissy Houston, the Grammy-winning mother of Whitney Houston, passed away at 91. Her daughter-in-law shared the news, describing Cissy as a matriarch with deep faith and conviction. With a career spanning over seventy years, Cissy was an influential figure in music, backing legends and winning Grammys for her gospel work.
Taylor is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023.
According to Spotify Wrapped, Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist of 2023, with over 26.1 billion streams since January 1. This dethroned Bad Bunny, who held the title for three consecutive years. Bad Bunny now holds the second spot, followed by The Weeknd, Drake, and Peso Pluma. Taylor Swift amassed over 26 billion streams on … Continue reading Taylor is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023.
The jury accepted the 2014 document Aretha Franklin Hid in a Couch as a valid will.
A five-year court battle over control of Aretha Frankln's estate by her three sons ended on Tuesday, July 11, when a Michigan jury said a document handwritten by singer Aretha Franklin that someone found in her couch's crevice after she died in 2018 is a valid Michigan will.
No Doubt’s ‘Underneath It All’ collaboration with Lady Saw certified platinum.
'Lady Saw' collaboration with Gwen Stefani's No Doubt 'Underneath It All' certified platinum in the United States.