Her family confirmed her death in an announcement shared by her nephew, Bryan Seaver. No cause of death was disclosed. The news marks the loss of an artist whose career stretched across music, movies, television, business and philanthropy.

Born in Tennessee in 1946, Parton rose from modest beginnings to international fame. Her catalog includes Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, a song later made famous to another generation by Whitney Houston.

Parton also built a successful acting career and became closely associated with Dollywood, her Tennessee theme park. Her achievements earned her induction into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Away from entertainment, Parton supported numerous charitable efforts. Her Imagination Library has provided free books to children for decades, while her other contributions included disaster relief and a $1 million donation supporting COVID-19 vaccine research.

The release was announced with just 500 physical copies available, and the small batch quickly sold out. Serena Joy was recorded during sessions for Rodrigo’s third studio album but ultimately did not make the album’s final tracklist.

The song takes its title from Serena Joy Waterford, a character from Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaid’s Tale and its television adaptation. Rodrigo has previously drawn on literary and cultural references in her songwriting, making the title another notable detail for listeners.

The release also arrives shortly before Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival, set for August 29 in Irvine, California. The event is taking place near the record store that carried the exclusive CD.

After the physical edition sold out, Serena Joy was also made available on streaming services, giving a wider audience access to the previously unreleased track.

The track officially arrived Aug. 5, just days after LIU gave fans an early listen during the Aug. 1 Shenzhen stop of her XANADU 2.0 Tour. Billboard reports that the song blends retro funk influences with live instrumentation and contemporary pop production.

Drums, guitar and bass form the backbone of “STRANGE,” giving the recording a more organic feel while maintaining the polished production associated with modern pop. The song also leans into themes of individuality and creative freedom, presenting uncertainty and unfamiliar territory as opportunities to explore rather than something to avoid.

The release begins a new album cycle for LIU and offers the first indication of where she is taking her sound next. Her decision to introduce “STRANGE” onstage before its digital release also tied the new material directly to her current XANADU 2.0 live era.

Speaking about the celebration, Scott said the lasting impression was that it felt like a genuine wedding centered on two people in love. Around 1,000 guests attended, but he described the emotional atmosphere as similar to a much smaller ceremony. He said many guests became teary as Swift and Kelce came together.

Scott attended with his wife, Naomi Scott, while longtime friend Paul Rudd and his wife, Julie Rudd, were also among the guests.

The actor also joked about his teenage daughter Frankie, who is a devoted Swift fan. Scott said attending the wedding earned him some points with her, although not bringing her cost him a few as well. Frankie stayed awake until her parents returned home so she could hear the details from the celebration.

Duff explained that after the series ended, music gave her a chance to show a different side of herself. Rather than remain closely tied to one role, she wanted to create something that felt more personal and allowed her to grow in public on her own terms.

Her early albums helped establish that second chapter, with songs that became closely associated with 2000s pop culture. At the same time, separating herself from Lizzie was not always simple. Duff has said that growing older while the character remained frozen in time created an unusual relationship with her own past.

Years later, she has become more comfortable embracing that history. Her return to music now connects those earlier pop years with where she is today, bringing nostalgia and new material together.

During the museum event, Swift explained that the songs share themes of memory, reflection, and looking back on important moments. The performance also recalled the acoustic surprise-song segments that became a regular part of her Eras Tour shows.

Swift played the mashup on the same piano she traveled with during the tour, giving the intimate performance another connection to that chapter of her career. She also discussed her songwriting process, including how personal experiences can shape songs without turning every lyric into a direct account of private events.

The conversation touched on her country music roots and the way her writing has evolved across different stages of her career. For fans, the performance offered a stripped-down look at songs from different eras brought together through a shared emotional theme.

A statement shared by Manilow’s team said the August 21 and August 22 performances at the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino would not go ahead. The announcement cited technical and vocal problems that prevented the production from presenting the show as planned. Ticket holders were told that refunds would be issued automatically.

The cancellations followed Manilow’s August 20 performance, which ended earlier than scheduled after technical issues affected the show.

The 83-year-old singer has continued performing in 2026 following treatment for lung cancer. Earlier this year, he postponed several appearances while recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous spot from his left lung.

Additional Las Vegas residency dates remain scheduled, including performances beginning August 27. Manilow’s long-running Westgate residency features songs from across his career, including Mandy, Copacabana and Can’t Smile Without You.

The tour promoter later confirmed the cancellation, saying the decision followed medical advice. Warren acknowledged that some fans had traveled to Auckland specifically for the show and expressed disappointment that the concert could not go ahead as planned.

The performance was scheduled for Spark Arena as part of Warren’s Finding Family on the Road World Tour. Fans holding tickets for the canceled Auckland date are expected to receive refunds through the original point of purchase.

Warren’s tour is scheduled to continue with dates in Australia. No replacement date for the Auckland performance has been announced.

The cancellation came during a busy touring period for Warren, whose recent music success has expanded his international audience and brought him to larger venues around the world.

During the live set, the electronic musician introduced the song by jokingly suggesting it as a possible new national anthem for Ireland. The performance came late in a career-spanning show that also featured tracks including Go, Porcelain, Natural Blues and Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?

My Lovely Horse originally appeared in the Father Ted episode A Song for Europe, in which Ted and Dougal try to represent Ireland in the fictional Eurosong contest. The song was written by Neil Hannon alongside series creators Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews.

The Dublin appearance was not Moby’s first time performing the cult favorite. In 2001, he also played My Lovely Horse with Father Ted actor Ardal O’Hanlon during a concert at Slane Castle.

The latest performance added a distinctly Irish pop-culture moment to Moby’s ongoing European live dates.

In a video posted after the show, Timberlake indicated that he had originally planned to watch the concert from the VIP area. His appearance quickly became part of the performance, fittingly connecting the two songs. Toliver’s Body, released in 2026, samples Rock Your Body, one of the best-known tracks from Timberlake’s debut solo album, Justified.

The appearance also marked a relatively rare return to the stage for Timberlake. He had not performed publicly for several months before the Miami show.

Toliver has previously spoken about his appreciation for Timberlake’s early solo music, making the surprise collaboration a natural match for Body and its recognizable sample.