The Grand Ole Opry paid tribute to Dolly Parton Saturday night ... bringing together country stars for an emotional celebration of the late icon's life and legacy.
The Opry dedicated its regularly scheduled Saturday night show to Parton, honoring her decades-long connection to the legendary Nashville institution and her enormous impact on country music.
According to a press release, a portion of every ticket sold for the show will be donated to Parton's Imagination Library, the literacy program that has become one of her most enduring philanthropic legacies.
Ella Langley appears to be taking Doja Cat's apparent brush-off in stride ... turning the pop star's own words into a cheeky joke in her latest social media post.
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Langley shared a batch of new photos and videos this week and seemingly couldn't resist referencing Doja's recent comments about her ... writing "Ella Langley? What is that?" in the caption.
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The line appears to be a direct nod to Doja's recent appearance on the "Sundae Conversation" podcast, where she was asked whether she knew Langley. Doja responded that she didn't know what that was ... prompting the hosts to encourage her to check out the country singer's music.
A 20-year-old San Diego State student says the alleged fake 49ers player tried sweeping her into an "NFL wife" lifestyle ... until she started checking his story, TMZ has learned.
The student tells TMZ ... she met Daejon Love at Cheetahs strip club in San Diego in April, where he told her he played in the NFL. She says Love kept reaching out afterward ... talking Lamborghinis, NFL training and even asking how much she paid in bills, implying he could take care of them.
TMZ has obtained exclusive video of Love from around that time ... including clips of him talking on camera and flashing the kind of lifestyle she says helped sell his NFL story.
Olivia Rodrigo's first-ever music festival ended with a major surprise ... Stevie Nicks joined her onstage, while a massive donation pushed the event's fundraising total to $20 million.
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Rodrigo closed out Daisy Chain Fields in Southern California Saturday by bringing out the Fleetwood Mac legend for a duet of "Landslide."
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The surprise came after Rodrigo also performed with Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morissette, who stepped in after Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Karen O had to bow out for a personal matter.
Kacey Musgraves had a fiery moment onstage in Boston ... and the country star's reaction was almost as entertaining as the unexpected blaze.
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Musgraves was performing at TD Garden Friday night when sparks erupted above the stage following her performance of "Golden Hour."
Video from the concert shows the Grammy winner finishing the song as a shower of sparks went off overhead. What appeared to be a small fire then developed in the rafters, prompting Musgraves to stop the show and look toward the ceiling.
A GoFundMe has been launched for Micah Jo Barnett’s family following the sudden death of the William Jewell College football player ... who tragically collapsed during a game shortly after scoring a touchdown.
As we reported ... Barnett, a junior running back at William Jewell College in Missouri, died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency during the team’s season opener against Fort Lewis College. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Now, Barnett’s loved ones are asking for help with the unexpected costs associated with his funeral and memorial services, with a current goal of $35K. The fundraiser describes Barnett as a "talented and kind young man" who was loved by his family, friends, teammates and community.
There's increasing evidence Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was under the influence in the months before her death, and finally someone unifies the U.S. -- Dolly. So we gotta ask ...
Tom Cruise is slamming his foot on the gas pedal again with a sequel to his ultra-popular 1990 NASCAR flick, "Days of Thunder," but this time aroundAnne Hathaway is coming along for the ride.
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That's right ... Cruise will be driving the film, aptly titled, "Days of Thunder 2," with Hathway in the passenger seat and it's set to be released June 2, 2028. Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle and Hathaway will play a team owner and engineer.
The costars cut a promo for the sequel, which was posted on Instagram, and it begins with Cruise checking to see if the camera is on as a pregnant Hathaway stands nearby.
Two people were killed and 9 others were injured in a late-night shooting in Trenton, New Jersey ... authorities say.
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Police rushed to a row house on Locust Street around 12:25 AM Sunday after receiving reports of multiple gunshots, according to multiple local outlets. Trenton Police say officers arriving at the scene found several people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two victims were pronounced dead, while 9 others were injured and transported for medical treatment. Some of the wounded victims were taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center.
Pete Davidson has us doing a double-take in these two side-by-side shots 👀. Can you track down the minor alterations we made?! Keep those ears perked, watch out for the on-lookers, and dust off your shoes before walking up to Mr. Davidson on set!
HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Pete Davidson photos!
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning in Indianapolis ... after cops accused the veteran NFL star of driving while intoxicated.
According to jail records, Allen, 34, was booked on charges of OWI while endangering another person, as well as DWI with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher early Sunday morning. Both offenses are listed as misdemeanors.
A rep for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department tells TMZ ... shortly after 1:00 AM, IMPD officers conducted a traffic investigation in the 100 block of S. Meridian Street after observing a vehicle park in a no-parking zone.
Mama June's daughter Pumpkin is considering legal action after she says a private elementary school pulled her daughter's acceptance over Pumpkin's OnlyFans presence.
Pumpkin tells TMZ ... she's weighing her options after the Georgia school allegedly revoked her daughter Ella's spot, saying Pumpkin's social media content did not align with the school's values.
As we reported, Pumpkin says she first contacted the school about a week and a half before the decision and claims staff was initially warm and communicative.
She says she had already visited the school and no one raised concerns about her online work ... but suddenly, everything changed.
Cameron Diazdoesn't need to wear a "Mask," 'cuz her genes over the years have been ... "SMOKIN'!"
Here is 21-year-old version of the blonde bombshell at the 47th Annual Cannes Film Festival back in 1994 (left). This was just a couple months before "The Mask" premiered where she played the sexy Tina Carlyle.
And, more than two decades later this birthday girl is still flashing her pearly whites and stunning looks, recently hitting a red carpet (right).
Bebe Rexhais putting the kibosh on those Jordan Clarkson dating rumors ... saying the NBA champ is just a pal!
TMZ Sportscaught up with the singer out in NYC this week and asked if there were "sparks" between her and the Knicks star after they spent a full day together last month.
Bebe, who was takin' pics with fans, quickly shut it down, shaking her head no, and saying, "friends."
As we previously reported earlier this summer, Rexha and Clarkson, 34, raised eyebrows after painting the town together (literally) in the Big Apple ... starting with an art session alongside artist Leopoldo Gout.
