Dolly Parton is reversing the sentiment of her hit song “9 to 5.” In California, it’s all giving and no taking.
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Hollywood is known as the home to the rich and famous, filled with stars who are worth millions upon millions of dollars. While some were born into that wealth, many others weren't.There are several actors and singers who were either born into poverty or struggled with it before they caught the break that launched their careers. Michael J.
Fox is the latest celebrity to share this kind of story, revealing that he was dumpster diving before becoming a household name. In his new documentary, "Still," he discussed how difficult it was for him to break into Hollywood after dropping out of high school to make the move from his home in Canada when he was just 17 years old. Fox admitted it took some time before he landed the role of Alex P.
Keaton on "Family Ties," the job that put him on the map. As he worked a few small gigs that didn't pay much, he found himself slowly selling off every piece of furniture in his apartment. He recalled living on a steady diet of McDonald's and eventually just eating packets of jelly that he'd swipe from restaurants.
"I was living on the margins," he explained in a recent interview. "I was 18 years old, with no money, no connections, literally dumpster diving for food." Dolly Parton Unlike Fox, Dolly Parton grew up in extreme poverty, although she's said she doesn't look back at her childhood through that lens. "I think my childhood made me everything I am today," she said in a 2016 interview with "Entertainment Tonight." "I would trade nothing for being brought up in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Dolly Parton is reversing the sentiment of her hit song “9 to 5.” In California, it’s all giving and no taking.
Bublé has found the experience to be “quite fun”, with the Canadian Crooner satisfied that he’s experienced similar successes to Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande, and Rihanna.“I feel like I‘m in an echelon where I finally deserve to be,” he said.Asked what he smelled like, Bublé replied that he “smells like booze.”Bublé also delved into his family life, with comedian Nick Cody asking for some personal advice about whether he and his partner should have a third child.“I’m on the fence. I‘m leaving it up to you, the king of romance, Michael Bublé, what do I do?” he asked.“Well don’t wear a condom because it doesn’t work,” Bublé responded before providing a more heartfelt answer.“For me personally, there is nothing that is negative about meeting the next ones, they’re the greatest thing that ever happens to you,” he said.“Nah they’re the best, do it … You’ll never in your life ever look back on your life and say, ‘I wish I hadn‘t met this little girl or this little boy.“They are the greatest things ever.
really starting to polish it,” Thea Kano says.The artistic director of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington was referring to a rehearsal of “My Tennessee Mountain Home,” part of the group’s upcoming tribute to Dolly Parton. “Some of our songs are upbeat and fun and all that,” Kano says.
A Hollywood icon and philanthropist! Michael J. Fox gained worldwide recognition beginning in 1982 on the NBC sitcom Family Ties and continued his skyrocket to fame for the next four decades.
Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, died Wednesday at the age of 83 following a long illness. Turner's rep confirmed the sad news in a statement to ET and reflected on the «Proud Mary» singer's unique legacy and the impact she made on rock music. «Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,» the statement read.«Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, USA.
British singer Rita Ora has finally given her fans something to get excited about as she releases her new single from her much-anticipated third album, and it’s the perfect 80s-inspired collaboration. Her single, Praising You, is a reimagining of Fatboy Slim’s 90s hit Praise You, and sees Rita and Fatboy Slim collaborating on the track.
You can count Reba McEntire as a massive Dolly fan.
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Everyone seems glued to their phones these days, including some celebrities. But there are some that are taking a stand against technology, for personal or professional reasons, or sometimes both. Garth Brooks recently made headlines with a "no phones" policy for his Las Vegas residency, which kicks off May 18.
Dolly Parton has had about enough with today's politicians, slamming legislators on both sides of the aisle in her new song "World on Fire." Straying away from her country roots and debuting her first ever rock single, Parton sings "Don’t get me started on politics / Now how are we to live in a world like this/ Greedy politicians present and past / They wouldn’t know the truth if it bit ‘em in the a--." Parton performed the song for the first time while co-hosting the ACM Awards last week. When asked what politicians she was referencing, Parton flatly stated "All of 'em. Any of ‘em." "I don’t think any of ‘em are trying hard enough.
The importance of stillness. As Michael J. Fox reflects on his enormously successful career and his 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, the Back to the Future star finds crucial moments of quiet contemplation in his new documentary, Still.
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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael J. Fox revealed to Empire magazine (via IndieWire) that Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino crossed his mind when he landed on the decision to stop acting for good amid his Parkinson’s disease. The “Back to the Future” icon was filming scenes for the television series “The Good Fight” at the time and was struggling to remember his lines. “I thought of ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood,'” Fox said. “There’s a scene where Leonardo DiCaprio’s character can’t remember his lines anymore. He goes back to his dressing room and he’s screaming at himself in the mirror. Just freaking insane. I had this moment where I was looking in the mirror and thought, ‘I cannot remember it anymore. Well, let’s move on.’ It was peaceful.”
Michael J. Fox has had quite the career.
Michael J. Fox has recalled struggling to make ends meet before his big break. While speaking to Variety for an interview published on Thursday, the Back to the Future star recounted his childhood and adolescence in Canada, raised by police dispatcher William and payroll clerk Phyllis.
graced the Ford Center stage in Frisco, Texas, the “No Fences” crooner labeled Parton as the “G.O.A.T” — meaning she’s the “greatest of all time.” The “9 to 5” singer then strolled onto the platform while pulling a cart with an actual goat sitting in it. “I’ve got your G.O.A.T. right here!” she laughed as she took her place next to Brooks.Parton then couldn’t help but gush over her co-emcee’s musical gifts, saying: “He changed the name of country music forever.”“In a flash, he became one of the biggest stars of all time,” she said.Then the Tennessee native revealed why she believes that Brooks called her the “G.O.A.T.”“I think it stands for ‘Garth organized a threesome!’” she joked on air.Parton added that she is the “Not Counting On You” musician’s “hall pass” — meaning that she is his one chance to have an affair without any repercussions from his wife.Yearwood and Brooks have been married since 2005, while Parton wedded Carl Thomas Dean in 1996.Parton also sang a beautiful tribute to the late Loretta Lynn and Naomi Judd at the ceremony.
Dolly Parton is giving fans a taste of her new music.
Dolly Parton — including Trisha Yearwood and her husband, Garth Brooks!ET's Rachel Smith spoke to Yearwood, fresh off her performance with Carly Pearce, who shared her reaction to Parton suggesting a threesome between her, Yearwood and Brooks while co-hosting the 2023 ACM Awards with the country crooner Thursday night.«Everybody loves Dolly. Actually, people think this is Dolce and Gabbana but it's Dolly and Garth,» Yearwood, who shared that Dolly is both her and Brooks' «hall pass,» joked.
Dolly Parton gave Garth Brooks a little more than he bargained for as co-host of the Academy of Country Music Awards Thursday. During the 2023 ACMs opening monologue at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, Brooks took a minute to honor Parton, the "G.O.A.T." The acronym stands for "greatest of all time." On cue, Dolly rolled out on stage with a live goat in a wagon and jokingly said, "Did I hear you say you were looking for a goat? I've got your goat right here." They shared kind exchanges back and forth before Dolly mentioned hearing she's a "hall pass" for Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood. "I just had a thought," Parton said.
Dolly Parton kicked off the 2023 ACM Awards on Thursday night (May 11) by joking about having a threesome with co-host Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood.