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'Angel by my side' - Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton - Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who died at the age of 80. 5 hrs ago - US & Canada
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Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80 -- Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.6 hours ago
How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs -- A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.16 hours ago
Peter Kay gatecrashes BBC weather report -- The comedian interrupted North West Tonight weather presenter Molly Brewer as she gave her report.42 minutes ago
Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer -- Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.1 day ago
Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions -- The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.9 hours ago
'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death -- The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.9 hours ago
Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on -- The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.9 hours ago
Dolly Parton: A life in pictures -- The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.1 day ago
Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like? -- The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer.2 days ago
EsDeeKid mystery no problem for fans after 'insane' All Points East set -- We still don't know the Scouse rapper's true identity, but do music lovers really care who he is?2 days ago
GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year? -- Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it?2 days ago
Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction -- Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.2 days ago
English actor Tim Curry, best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80.2 hours ago
Peaky Blinders Underworld, opened near London Bridge station last week with Steven Knight's backing.2 hours ago
Dolly Parton superfan Lee Smith shares his memories of the country star following her death2 hours ago
The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.2 hours ago
Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.2 hours ago
Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.2 hours ago
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.9 hours ago
From a dizzyingly brilliant heist to a devastating tale of generational loss, here are the year's most acclaimed works of fiction so far.9 hours ago
Dolly Parton spoke to Radio 2 in 2023, and spoke about how people didn't take her seriously at the onset of her career.9 hours ago