Tonight, the Empire State Building tower lights will turn to a pink sparkle at 9:25 to honor the late Dolly Parton.
Dolly was a global cultural icon whose seven-decade career reached generations of fans. Beyond entertainment, Dolly leaves a significant philanthropic legacy through the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of millions of books to children worldwide.
At Nine-Two-Five tonight, we celebrate her and her legacy 💖
Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at https://t.co/cLu9I7M2wC
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at https://t.co/arzrqInqJA
Alvin Davis to the team.
"We as a franchise have been doubted for 40 years. Let that doubt fuel you. Prove them wrong. We believe in you. Prove us right."
My boyfriend has one rule.
If I call him twice in a row, he answers immediately.
Doesn’t matter if he’s in a meeting.
Doesn’t matter if he’s driving.
Doesn’t matter what time it is.
Last Thursday at 11:43 p.m., I accidentally called him twice while trying to silence my alarm.
He answered before the second ring.
Breathing hard.
He sounded terrified.
The first thing he said was,
“Are you safe?”
I apologized and told him it was an accident.
He didn’t sound annoyed.
Just… relieved.
The next morning I finally asked him why.
Unpopular opinion: the Mariners shouldn’t fire a manager who the players are publicly defending and got them closer to the World Series than they’ve ever been before just because Cal Raleigh has been playing through an oblique injury.
Jordan Walker got a standing ovation in his first game back in St. Louis since winning the Home Run Derby
He wasted no time and ripped an RBI double on the first pitch