Dolly Parton was a true American icon. First introduced to the world as a "little girl from up in East Tennessee," she became a global superstar.
Her career accolades included 11 Grammy awards, an Emmy, an honorary Oscar, and — my favorite — more than 300 million books sent to millions of children around the world through her Imagination Library. All at once she was kind, modest, and funny. With her music, her philanthropy, and her style, Dolly was one of one.
Doug and I send our prayers to her family, friends, and all those who have been touched by her magic. We will always love you, Dolly.
The amount of “why did I lose my shoe” signs at the raw and smackdowns we’ve seen have been so great btw 😂😂😂 love that it’s still a big thing after all these years. Cracks me up! Brieeee modeeee!
They’re always singing in the back of your mind. This spring, Jewelle Blackman, Jessie Shelton, and Kay Trinidad reunite as the Fates at Hadestown, from April 28 through July 19.
Known as “the Queen of Tejano,” Selena rose to stardom and won a Grammy during a Tejano music boom in the early 1990s. Her hits included “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” “Como la Flor,” “Amor Prohibido,” “No Me Queda Mas” and “Tu Solo Tu.”
She opened the floodgates for a new generation of contemporary artists of Latin descent who would go on to enjoy huge popularity with mainstream American audiences. She often sang in Spanish and spoke in English, reflecting a cross-cultural identity that resonated with listeners.
“Dreaming of You,” her English-language crossover album released a few months after her death, topped the Billboard 200 and featured the hits “I Could Fall in Love” and “Dreaming of You.”
In 1995, she died after being shot by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena’s fan club, who was found to have been embezzling money from the singer. Last week, Saldívar was denied parole and will continue serving a life sentence.
We are remembering Selena Quintanilla-Perez, who died on this day in 1995.
Known as the "Queen of Tejano music," Selena’s legacy lives on through her timeless music and loyal fan base spanning generations and cultures worldwide. 🌹🎤❤️
Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen plays its final performance on Broadway today at the Shubert Theatre. 🧡 The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical played 23 previews and 767 regular performances.
JUST IN: Actor Eric Dane, best known for his starring role in the long-running ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," has died at 53. https://t.co/NX2DuXdeR0