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Behind the music - Mary Hatley

American country singer Mary Hatley has released her new album, The Poison I Choose. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
Behind the Music • 28 Oct

Dolly Parton tells fans in video: 'I ain't dead yet!'

Dolly Parton has taken to social media to reassure her fans after fears grew about the country legend's health in recent days.
Music • 08 Oct

Dolly Parton postpones Vegas shows over health issues

Dolly Parton, 79, has postponed her upcoming Las Vegas concerts due to "health challenges", the American country music legend has announced, although she has stressed she is not yet ending her career.
Music • 29 Sep

Behind the music - Rian

Dublin pop singer Rían has released his new single, a cover of Boz Scaggs' We're All Alone. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
Behind the Music • 20 Sep

Behind the music - Mary Gauthier

American folk singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier returns to Ireland for a seven-date tour this October with special guest Jaimee Harris. We asked Mary the BIG questions . . .
Behind the Music • 10 Sep

Dolly Parton named Guinness World Records icon

US country star Dolly Parton has been named a Guinness World Records icon for holding 11 record-breaking titles.
Music • 05 Aug

Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars

Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton will receive honorary Oscars ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, organisers have said, marking career firsts for the showbusiness legends.
Movies • 18 Jun

Dolly Parton dedicates new song to late husband

Dolly Parton has dedicated her new song If You Hadn't Been There to her late husband, Carl Dean, whose death at the age of 82 was announced this week.
Music • 07 Mar

Dolly Parton pays tribute to her late husband Carl Dean

The singer Dolly Parton has paid tribute to her husband Carl Dean following his death aged 82.
Music • 04 Mar

Dolly Parton musical plagued by 'homophobic slurs'

A touring Dolly Parton-themed musical has been plagued by audience members shouting homophobic slurs, a star of the show has said.
Dolly Parton • 12 Feb

Behind the music - Mags McCarthy

Vocalist, dancer, multi-instrumentalist and country music artist Mags McCarthy has released her new single, Our Song. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
Behind the Music • 10 Jan

Streisand and Parton among tributes to Kristofferson

Grammy-winning singer and actor Kris Kristofferson has been remembered as "something special" by his A Star Is Born co-star Barbra Streisand, following his death aged 88.
Music • 30 Sep 24

Behind the music - Just Alice

Emerging County Laois pop-folk artist Just Alice (Alice Laffan) has released her new single, Wait. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
Music • 25 May 24

Parton pays tribute to 'dear friend' Dabney Coleman

Dolly Parton has paid tribute to "funny, deep and smart" 9 To 5 co-star Dabney Coleman following his death aged 92.
Music • 21 May 24

Dolly Parton reacts to Beyoncé's version of 'Jolene'

Dolly Parton has responded to Beyoncé's version of her hit, Jolene.
Music • 30 Mar 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday

Plenty of music tonight as there's a Dolly Parton night on the Beeb, Róisín Murphy pops up on Later . . . with Jools Holland, more from Strictly and The Voice, as well as a Frank Sinatra special . . .
Television • 11 Nov 23

Dolly Parton makes surprise appearance on Liveline

Country music legend Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance on RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline programme this afternoon, speaking to stand-in presenter Katie Hannon about a variety of topics, including her famous appearance in Páidí Ó Sé's pub in Co. Kerry.
Trending • 21 Oct 23

Guitar played by Cobain at Nirvana's last gig for sale

A guitar played by Kurt Cobain at Nirvana's last performance is estimated to fetch between one million to two million US dollars at auction.
Music • 09 Oct 23

Oprah and Dwayne Johnson launch Maui wildfire fund

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson have announced the launch of a relief fund with an initial donation of 10 million dollars for the people of Maui to rebuild their lives following the deadly wildfires.
Movies • 31 Aug 23

Daughter of Newton-John 'not okay' since mother's death

The daughter of Olivia Newton-John says she has "not been okay" since her mother's death last year.
Music • 22 Aug 23

Paul McCartney 'loves' Dolly Parton's take on Let It Be

Paul McCartney says he "loves" Dolly Parton's version of his song Let It Be, which he recorded with her for her upcoming rock album.
Music • 18 Aug 23

Sinéad O'Connor: 10 major moments of a remarkable life

She lived life the only way she knew - just being herself. RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne recalls ten key moments from Sinead O'Connor's rock and rollercoaster time sharing her unique world with the rest of us
Music • 26 Jul 23

Celebrity impersonators protest outside Meta offices

Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift tribute acts were among those protesting outside the London offices of Facebook parent company Meta following an "unfair" ban from the site which they say is damaging their careers and livelihoods.
Music • 27 Jun 23

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

There's This is Christy, Bridget Christie stars in menopause dramedy The Change, new Marvel series Secret Invasion lands on Disney+, Brazil's the destination on Faraway Fields, and you sing along with some Glastonbury Anthems . . .
Television • 21 Jun 23

Legendary US songwriter Cynthia Weil has died aged 82

Legendary US songwriter Cynthia Weil has died at the age of 82, her family has confirmed.
Barry Mann • 03 Jun 23
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