Dolly Parton Estate Sues Late Star’s Nephew Over Violent Threats: ‘I’m a Killer’
Less than a month after the country legend's death, a legal battle has begun.
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See the Termination Letter Dolly Parton's Nephew Received
Dolly Parton's nephew wasn't just fired as security for the singer's properties ... he was ordered to stay away and told to have his personnel “peaceably vacate the Properties at once,” according to a legal letter obtained by TMZ. TMZ obtained…
TMZ•TMZ Staff22 Sept- neutral toward Dolly Parton · 96%
Dolly Parton’s Manager Files For Restraining Order Against Late Singer’s Nephew
Dolly Parton’s family war is getting ugly … with her longtime manager filing a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order against the late singer’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, TMZ has learned. TMZ obtained court docs filed by Dolly’s…
TMZ•TMZ Staff22 Sept- critical toward Dolly Parton · 72%
Dolly Parton Could 'Fill A Nordstrom' with All The Clothing Artifacts She Saved
Dolly Parton may be gone, but her iconic looks live on ... through a massive trove of mementos from her legendary time on Earth. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Dolly saved every little thing connected to her life and career, so…
TMZ•TMZ Staff22 Sept- favorable toward Dolly Parton · 99%
Dolly Parton free book scheme to expand in London
The late singer's Imagination Library posts children a free book every month until they turn five.
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Kelly Clarkson Confirms Singing ‘Golden’ on Final Talk Show Was Hella Hard: ‘It Took Me Forever to Place it to Where I Didn’t Sound Like a Dying Cat!’
The singer also reminisced about her sweet interaction with late country icon Dolly Parton on Monday night's (Sept. 21) Late Night With Seth Meyers .
Dolly Parton Secretly Traveled to Germany for Experimental Cancer Treatment
Dolly Parton secretly traveled to Germany for an experimental cancer treatment about a year before her death ... TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Dolly privately battled cancer during the final year of her life and…
TMZ•TMZ Staff22 Sept- neutral toward Dolly Parton · 95%
Dolly Parton's Estate Fires Nephew Bryan Seaver From Security Role
Dolly Parton's estate is cutting business ties with her nephew. Bryan Seaver—who spoke for the family as they shared the music icon's Aug. 25 death—said that his longtime position running...
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Dolly Parton's Nephew Fired From Security Role Amid Estate War
Dolly Parton's nephew, who announced her death, has been fired from his longtime role protecting the country legend's properties ... and the abrupt security shake-up is fueling an escalating war over her estate. TMZ obtained a termination notice…
TMZ•TMZ Staff21 Sept- favorable toward Dolly Parton · 93%
Dolly Parton Day Declared in California, Nashville for September 25
9/25, a nod to late singer's "9 to 5," also designated in Portland, Oregon and Texas counties
Rolling Stone•Daniel Kreps21 Sept- neutral toward Dolly Parton · 95%
Dolly Parton Posthumously Accepts Americana Lifetime Achievement Award in New Video
"It’s a great honor, truly, and just know that I will always love you," the icon said in the clip that was filmed before her Aug. 25 death.
The Hollywood Reporter•McKinley Franklin17 Sept- favorable toward Dolly Parton · 99%
Miley Cyrus Says Dolly Parton Helped Her ‘Have a Persona & Still Be Who You Are’: ‘Dolly Was Just Always Right’
The pop singer got vulnerable about the bond she shared with her late godmother on Apple Music's The Zane Lowe Show .
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Miley Cyrus Describes Last Conversation With Dolly Parton, Prompted by Sending Over Her New Album: ‘Though We Were So Different, That’s What Made Us Perfect for Each Other’
Miley Cyrus, now being professionally known as just Miley, spoke about her last conversation with her godmother, Dolly Parton — stemming from Cyrus sending Parton an advance copy of her new album, “Bass Persuades” — in a fresh interview with Zane Lowe. “Dolly has been the first person that when I get a vinyl printed,” […]
Variety•Chris Willman17 Sept
Miley Cyrus Reveals Final Conversation She Had With Dolly Parton: “She Was Always Right”
The Queen of Country music died in August at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer.
The Hollywood Reporter•Carly Thomas17 Sept- favorable toward Dolly Parton · 78%
Why Miley Cyrus Says She & Dolly Parton Were "Perfect for Each Other"
Miley Cyrus will always love the special bond she shared with Dolly Parton. Nearly a month after the country icon’s death, the “Wrecking Ball” singer opened up about her relationship with her...
E! Online•Paige Catton17 SeptJulia Stiles Pays Glittery Tribute to Dolly Parton With ‘9 to 5’ Quickstep on ‘Dancing With the Stars’: Watch
In her debut on the show on Wednesday night (Sept. 16), Stiles said Parton cleared the use of her Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 crossover hit before her death.
Molly Tuttle, Brandi Carlile Are the Big Winners at 2026 Americana Honors & Awards
Dolly Parton was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, which she accepted in a video recorded before her death
Rolling Stone•Marissa Moss17 SeptB
Molly Tuttle, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers Lead 25th Annual Americana Honors & Awards Winners
The ceremony, held at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, also honored Dolly Parton, Raul Malo, Robert Plant and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Dolly Parton Posthumously Accepts Award in Pre-Recorded Lifetime Achievement Speech
Dolly Parton made a shocking appearance at an awards show Wednesday night ... speaking to the audience weeks after her death. In the video, the late singer showed off her iconic charm, telling the crowd, "Well, hey, it’s Dolly. I’m honored to…
TMZ•TMZ Staff17 Sept- favorable toward Dolly Parton · 95%
Weeks After Death, Dolly Parton Posthumously Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award in Video Message: ‘Just Know That I Will Always Love You’
Parton was honored at Wednesday night's (Sept. 16) 2026 Americana Honors & Awards, where Brandi Carlile covered her classic song "Coat of Many Colors."