DOLLY PARTON - “I can relate to Sarah Palin…Both Small town girls…We both carry an AK- 47.”
In “Extra’s” exclusive interview with Dolly Parton today in Nashville, the country legend declared, “I can relate to Sarah Palin. I always say we’re very much alike. Both small town girls. Both a Pentecostalism and we both carry an AK-47.” Parton kicks off another leg of her “Backwoods Barbie World Tour” on October 17th in Florida and continues through the middle of November. “Extra’s” full interview with Dolly Parton airs tomorrow, Friday, October 3rd. For all the latest ce

Dolly Parton's "Jolene": A Popular Cover Choice For Musicians Ages 9-99 [More Dolly, I Say]
NPR's All Things Consideredtook a look at Dolly Parton's "Jolene" this week, which is not only the lone song my wife will sing at karaoke, but a popular target for actual musicians as well. (It was also performed by an unnamed fifth grader at my son's elementary school talent show last week. When a song hits the talent show playlist, you know it's moved into "classic" territory.) "It's a great chord progression—people love that 'Jolene' lick," Parton told NPR. "It's as much a part of the song almost as t

Dolly Parton is heading for the big screen….
The singer/actress, who is receiving rave reviews in Los Angeles for writing the stage version of her hit movie 9 To 5, is hoping to follow up that project with her life story. Dolly said that three actresses will portray her at different points in her life onstage - and she’d play the current Dolly if the musical is picked up as a movie. She says, “I’m writing my own life story as a musical. I won’t even probably be in it, but, if I do it as a movie, I would play the later part. It would be d

9 to 5 - the musical - take two!
hey kids! i'm heading downtown again this evening...after seeing 9 to 5 - the musical a few weeks ago (read my glowing review) i decided that i simply had to go one more time (especially being a huge Dolly Parton fan) before it closes here in los angeles on october 19th (the show will then head east to NYC's broadway where it will play at the marriott's marquis theatre next spring) last time i was in the 2nd row orchestra but on the left side - tonight i'm in the 2nd row again but smack dab in the center...

Dolly Parton opens up…..maybe too much.
Dolly Parton has revealed something that we probably all wondered about. Well, not really, but now that I think about it, I should have. She goes to bed fully made-up and with her wig by her bed whenever she’s staying in New York or Los Angeles, so she’ll always look good if there’s a hotel evacuation. The country queen fears a fire or an earthquake will force her out of her hotel room whenever she’s in Los Angeles and New York, and she worries she’ll have to run out in the street. She says, 

Win It: Dolly Parton Prize Pack!
Shinola singer and country music legend Dolly Parton wants you to be an Extra Friend! She is giving away concert tickets, meet-and-greet passes -- and signed memorabilia including CDs and a tour book! Click here to sign up to be an "Extra" friend -- and enter to win! Dolly Parton will advance another...Full Article @ extra Comment Share Email Post Your Comment say something

Dolly Parton named Smokies ambassador
Dolly Parton, who often refers to her Smoky Mountains upbringing, will serve as the ambassador for the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Related Entertainment RSS feed GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Dolly Parton, who often refers to her Smoky Mountains upbringing, will serve as the ambassador for the 75th

Dolly Parton - Dolly Plans Ahead For Life Story Musical And Movie
Country star Dolly Parton has confirmed she's writing a movie and musical about her own amazing life - and she'll play herself on the big screen. The singer/actress, who ...

Dolly Plans Ahead For Life Story Musical And Movie
Country star Dolly Parton has confirmed she's writing a movie and musical about her own amazing life - and she'll play herself on the big screen. The singer/actress, who ...

Doesn't Dolly Parton Deserve Better Than This?!
You forgot to highlight the part about how the cock "was erected because of the generosity of the Sevier County people." I just had to. Forgive me. Thanks, Gravastorm! Source Read Related:  WTF?! on Yahoo! Share html .email_share_link { margin:6px 0px; padding:2px 0 0 20px; height:16px; background:url(http://images.teamsugar.com/themes/spi_common/v3/backgrounds/icon_email.gif) no-repeat cente

Dolly Parton's latest: Broadway-bound musical
Dolly Parton is at her most delightful when she's laughing at her own jokes. Perched on a leather chair in the den of producer Bob Greenblatt's gorgeous Craftsman home in the Hollywood Hills on a mild September day, the 62-year-old country music queen punctuated an interview about her work in "9 to 5: The Musical," which just opened at the Ahmanson Theatre, with zingers she admittedly has used a hundred times before. She would let forth a line - "People always ask me if I'm offended by all the dumb-blond jo

Dolly Parton's latest: Broadway-bound musical
Dolly Parton is at her most delightful when she's laughing at her own jokes. Perched on a leather chair in the den of producer Bob Greenblatt's gorgeous Craftsman home in the Hollywood Hills on a mild September day, the 62-year-old country music queen punctuated an interview about her work in "9 to 5: The Musical," which just opened at the Ahmanson Theatre, with zingers she admittedly has used a hundred times before. She would let forth a line - "People always ask me if I'm offended by all the dumb-blond jo

Is Eminem Dead?
  Has rapper Eminem died in a car crash or is this another sick rumor started by someone online?  And if it's a rumor, why do people start a story like that?Apparently blogs are a blaze with reports of the singer dying in a car crash Sunday night.  However, there are no credible news sources that are confirming such a story.This isn't the first time that Slim Shady was reported dead - the same sort of story appeared back in 2000.  The website Urban Legends had issued a state

Afternoon Aural: Dolly Parton
From the editor: I know it's super cheesy, but "Love Is Like A Butterfly" is my favorite Dolly Parton song. Also, look at that hair!! Permalink | 4 comments | Add to del.icio.us | Digg Post tags: Dolly Parton, Entertainment, Music, Music Videos

Dolly Parton Works Overtime For 9 to 5
Talk about a showstopping performance. Not long into Saturday's opening night of 9 to 5: The Musical at L.A.'s Ahmanson Theatre, technical issues with the elaborate set literally...

Dolly Parton reps for the Smokies
The perfect spokeswoman for a mountainous park, eh? Dolly Parton, who often refers to her Smoky Mountains upbringing, will be the ambassador for the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There will be events throughout 2009 celebrating Congress' approval to form the park on June 15, 1934. Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson said Parton emerged as the obvious choice for the ambassador selection. (Don't you love a man with a sly sense of humor?) Meanwhile, Parton told TV's

Dolly Parton and Sarah Palin, couple of AK-47 packing small town girls
The All-American Smoky Mountain queen of country, Dolly Parton, has a soft spot for Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin.

Dolly does Smokies.
Dolly Parton, who often talks about her Smoky Mountains upbringing, will serve as the ambassador for the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There will be events throughout 2009 celebrating Congress’ approval to form the park on June 15, 1934. Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson said Thursday that Parton emerged as the obvious choice for the ambassador selection. Dolly, who grew up in the foothills of the Smokies in Tennessee’s Sevier County, said she’s always be

Direct from Dolly!
Miz Dolly Parton just sent us THIS CLIP (so brief!) from her new musical adaptation of 9 to 5, currently playing at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles. Can't wait to see it! Posted: October 10, 2008 at 12:27 am

Parton and Palin, two peas in a pod
Dolly Parton says she and the Republican VP nominee have a lot in common. "I can relate to Sarah Palin," Dolly tells ExtraTV in an interview tonight. "I always say we're very much alike. Both small town girls ... and we both carry an AK-47." By Louis Lanzano, AP Posted at 09:03 AM/ET, October 03, 2008 in Stars talking | Permalink Like this story? Share it with Yahoo! Buzz By posting a comment, you affirm that you are 13 years of age or

Direct from Dolly!
Miz Dolly Parton just sent us THIS CLIP (so brief!) from her new musical adaptation of 9 to 5, currently playing at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles. Can't wait to see it! RSS feed for comments on this post Leave a reply You must be logged in to post a comment. Categories A Socialite's Life (30) Celebs (5311) Hollywood Rag (558) Perez Hilton (2537) Popbytes (308) Popsugar (1234) The Superficial (568) Trend 911 (75)

Dolly Parton reps for the Smokies
The perfect spokeswoman for a mountainous park, eh? Dolly Parton, who often refers to her Smoky Mountains upbringing, will be the ambassador for the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There will be events throughout 2009 celebrating Congress' approval to form the park on June 15, 1934. Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson said Parton emerged as the obvious choice for the ambassador selection. (Don't you love a man with a sly sense of humor?) Meanwhile, Parton told TV's

10 Best Celeb Quotes This Week
Straight shooter Dolly Parton finds common ground with Sarah Palin, plus more from Halle Berry, Matt Damon and other stars

October 8th……………Happy Birthday to………
Happy Birthday to… Terminator 3’s T-X Kristanna Loken (1979) actor Matt Damon (1970) American singer CeCe Winans (1964) actress Stephanie Zimbalist (1956) Kool & The Gang frontman Robert “Kool” Bell (1950) Alien fighter Sigourney Weaver (1949) Johnny (1948) and C-Jay (1965) Ramone of punk pioneers The Ramones congressman Dennis Kucinich (1946) Goosebumps author R.L. Stine (1943) Saturday Night Live alum Chevy Chase (1943) activist Jesse Jackson (1941) knife-wielding [...]SHARETH