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Beyoncé is paying emotional tribute to Dolly Parton ... honoring the late country icon as “the north star” who showed generations how to be unapologetically themselves.

The “Cowboy Carter” singer posted a powerful message to her website Tuesday, remembering Dolly as “bold and brilliant” ... while thanking her for the massive impact she made through her music, philanthropy, humor and business savvy.

“Dolly, you were the barometer. The north star,” Beyoncé wrote … adding, “You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself.”

12:52 PM PT -- Dolly Parton's death came as a sudden and unexpected shock.

11:34 AM PT -- TMZ has learned Dolly was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on early Friday morning with kidney and autoimmune issues.

We're told Dolly died in the hospital this morning.

Dolly Parton -- the country music icon behind some of the biggest songs ever recorded -- has died.

Her head of security announced her death Tuesday on Instagram.

We're told Dolly died in the last couple of hours in Nashville.

The cause of death is unclear, but Dolly told PEOPLE on Friday that she was "dealing with some health issues."

The Grand Ole Opry is giving Dolly Parton a special sendoff ... dedicating its entire Saturday night show to the country music legend following her death ... TMZ has learned.

The Opry tells us the weekend show will honor Dolly's life, legacy and massive contributions to country music, with Carly Pearce among the artists scheduled to take the stage.

Carly's involvement is especially meaningful ... she got her start performing at Dollywood, and Dolly herself surprised Carly in 2021 with an invitation to become an official Grand Ole Opry member.

Tuesday night's Opry show opened with member Rhonda Vincent telling the crowd, "This is for Dolly," before performing Dolly's classic "Coat of Many Colors."

Rhonda later returned to perform "9 to 5" and "Jolene," while Morgan Myles honored Dolly with "I Will Always Love You."

The Opry is also keeping Dolly's name front and center outside the venue ... its famous marquee is set to honor her through Saturday evening.

Dolly had been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years.

Taylor Swift is honoring Dolly Parton following the country music legend's death, calling her legacy “everlasting” and remembering her as an inspiration to generations of artists.

“A world without Dolly doesn’t feel possible, real, or right,” Swift said in a statement. She praised Parton for encouraging people to be themselves while giving the world “the ultimate mystery and fantasy” alongside honesty, humor, and grace.

Swift also credited Parton with having “the softest heart” for people struggling and “a backbone of steel” when defending herself as an artist.

The tribute comes shortly after Parton personally thanked Swift and new hubby Travis Kelce for donating $2 million to her Imagination Library. Parton responded with a heartfelt video message, telling the couple she would “always love” them and jokingly asking for their firstborn child.

Tributes are pouring in for Dolly Parton following the legend's death ... with stars from across entertainment sharing their heartbreak.

Kacey Musgraves was among the first to react, posting several emotional messages Tuesday, including, "Dolly. 💔 This really really hurts."

She later wrote, "The world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden" ... and referenced Dolly's late husband, Carl Dean, saying, "So glad she's with her Carl Dean. No one talk to me today."

Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Haden died by suicide inside the San Diego federal building where he worked ... TMZ has learned.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office tells TMZ ... Haden hanged himself inside an office at the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego.

The California Post first reported the news.

Haden's body was discovered last Wednesday after San Diego police received a report he was possibly missing. Officers responded to the federal building and found him dead inside an office.

Brittany Romano says she's received violent death threats over the image of her smiling during the Lindsay Clancy trial.

The freelance reporter took to Instagram to explain her expression, saying ... "I smile through anxiety. I smile when I'm uncomfortable. That is not indifference, it is a nervous system managing strain the only way it knows how."

Brittany says she's been fighting to cover the Lindsay Clancy case for years because Lindsay had been called a "monster" and her husband Patrick got to tell his story ... she says she went to Vanity Fair wanting to "rebalance the scales."

41-year-old Meghan McCain doesn't seem to be in the habit of picking on someone her own age ... because she's got her sights set on North West.

The former "View" co-host felt compelled to comment on the 13-year-old's Dazed Magazine cover on X Tuesday, writing ... "This poor baby. My heart just breaks for this child."

North posed for the spread in edgy outfits, showcasing her bright blue hair, bold piercings and grills.

Can you guess the steamy hot American actor showing off this bulging vein on his toned and tanned bicep?!

Like most hot guys, this actor played soccer before hittin' the mainstream during Covid ... where he made TikTok dance videos which has led to him having over 30 million followers!

This stud also starred in a pair of romantic comedies along with being in the new "Baywatch" TV show where you can see even more of his insanely ripped beach bod rescuing beachgoers ... who are probably passing out over how hot he is.

Raquel Lee reportedly made a secret settlement with actor Mark Curry long before suing Disney for failing to protect her from allegedly getting raped as a teenager.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Raquel reached a "confidential settlement agreement" in 2015 with Curry, who played her dad on "The Poof Point."

Prominent attorney Gloria Allred -- who represented more than 30 of Bill Cosby's accusers -- represented Raquel in the settlement.

No word at the moment on what the private resolution was for.

Demi Lovato's secret to summer smiles ... face in the sand, booty in the air ... literally!

Check out the gallery ... the singer shared a killer lineup of sexy snaps on her page -- soaking up the sun in the Bahamas and displaying her hot bod with her sandy backside taking center stage.

Rockin' with a variety of stringy bikinis, Demi turned 34 last week, and she's rounding out her birthday month with these top-tier shots from abroad.

Blake Lively testified about how she got her hands on the text messages she used as evidence in her since-dismissed lawsuit against Justin Baldoni ... TMZ has learned.

During her July 2025 deposition, Blake was asked how she obtained the texts from publicist Jennifer Abel's phone ... texts that were later a big part of her claim that Justin had hired a crisis PR firm to take her down after she complained about sexual harassment on the set of "It Ends With Us." Justin denied the claims. The case was later settled before trial.

In her depo, Blake said her friend Ashley Avignone, who is also friends with Taylor Swift, told her about the text messages. Blake says Ashley told her that she knew a publicist named Stephanie Jones, who was trying to get a hold of Blake.

Dolly Parton's death came as a sudden and unexpected shock to those closest to her ... even though people in her inner circle knew she had been sick ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... when loved ones learned Dolly had been hospitalized last week and wasn't doing well, they began rushing to Nashville to be by her side.

We're told they did not expect she would die during this hospital stay, believing she would recover and be released as she had following past health setbacks.

Dolly Parton's death has hit Hollywood hard ... and Sabrina Carpenter has taken to social media to share a touching tribute to the late legend.

She shared a sweet carousel of her and Dolly on the set of the music video for their "Please, Please, Please" remix.

Sabrina remembered the iconic artist in the caption, writing ... "oh dolly 💔 the only thing i could say after we first met was 'she really is an angel walking the earth' and 'we look like we could be sisters!'"

Blake Lively is soaking up all summer has to offer ... taking her kiddos and some friends to Canada for a boat day ... and only TMZ has video.

We obtained footage showing the actress pulling up to the Port Sanfield Marina in Ontario last Friday with a boat full of friends and children, including some of her own.

Blake -- dressed in a red bikini top -- looks confident pulling up to the dock ... where staff members await her. No Ryan Reynolds sighting for this boat excursion -- Blake's the captain now.