Aug 26 Watch 5:56 Martina McBride shares her favorite Dolly Parton memories By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Courtney Norris Tributes continued to pour in for Dolly Parton a day after her death. Singer-songwriter Martina McBride, named female vocalist of the year four times by the Country Music Association and three times by the Academy of Country Music, joined Amna… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 8:53 Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary… Continue watching
Aug 25 Dolly Parton's greatest songs, and the stories behind them By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Dolly Parton was more than a musician, actor, author, philanthropist, or theme-park entrepreneur. Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, occupied a space in our global cultural imagination — a figure of American mythology, someone best described as larger-than-life and… Continue reading
Aug 25 Dolly Parton, beloved music star, actor and philanthropist, dies at 80 By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 6:05 In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 6:36 Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 3:44 Poorna Jagannathan and Amna Nawaz discuss representation in Hollywood on 'Settle In' By Amna Nawaz Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age series "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu crime dramedy "Deli Boys." Jagannathan joined Amna Nawaz on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed Hollywood's ongoing… Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch 7:25 Quilt exhibit showcases artwork of inmate turned criminal justice activist By Jeffrey Brown, Karina Cuevas, Hunter Bonaparte His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in prison. Following his release, he’s also become a strong advocate for the formerly incarcerated and for reforming the overall system… Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch 3:15 Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. No official cause of death was given for the versatile actress and Golden Globe nominee. Emergency responders found her in cardiac arrest before she was pronounced dead at a home in… Continue watching
Aug 17 Opening statements begin in long-awaited trial in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing By Jessica Hill, Associated Press Duane “Keffe D” Davis is charged with murder in the 1996 killing of the legendary rapper. Davis is the first person to be charged in connection to the musician's death, nearly 30 years after he was killed in a drive-by… Continue reading