This is truly heartbreaking. Dolly Parton was an extraordinary person and an irreplaceable champion of the working class. We are a better country because of her.
Forbes calls BTS’s audience “an independent constituency”, one the Grammys can’t control. The Academy can withhold a trophy, but it “cannot withdraw the attention, amplification, revenue and cultural standing” millions give BTS. That’s power no trophy can measure.
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
It should be noted that LeCure and I had no idea what we were watching.
Just that the crowd response to this kid sounded like The Beatles were behind us!
🐯 tete's captions for the members :
(🐹) He's wild. Don't provoke him or he'll start yapping
(🐨) Hmm, this guy was difficult to capture
(🐰) This guy..…if you get too close he might bite
(🐿️) probably the harmless
remember when yoongi tried to break his pre debut photo but didn’t know that other members at the back got extra ones of him, he will never be free I am crying 😭
IM GETTING FLOOR NEXT TIME BTS COME TO TEXAS IDC HOW MUCH IT COST I FUMBLED THOSE ROW 3 FLOOR TICKETS FOR ARLINGTON D2 BECAUSE I THOUGHT THEY WERE TOO EXPENSIVE WHEN I HAD THE FUCKING MONEY TO BUY THEM NEVER AGAIN!! I WILL BE UP ON STAGE WITH BTS IDC IDC