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Simon Cowell will miss several weeks of America’s Got Talent due to a routine back procedure, with no announced replacement yet; the longtime judge has battled back issues since a 2020 bike crash, while the show’s 21st season continues with other judges.
Dolly Parton has revealed she’s still dealing with health issues after the death of her husband, saying she’s “still healin’” but continues to work hard. She cites kidney stones and immune/digestive system problems that have taken a toll in recent years, though she remains focused on rebuilding and exploring new fan experiences, including avatar performances. The update follows her forced cancellation of an upcoming Caesars Palace Vegas residency, with prior postponements stretching into December, and underscores her ongoing effort to recover while staying active in her career.
Dolly Parton says she’s still healing from health issues but remains active, revealing plans for avatar-performing experiences and a major Nashville museum as part of her ongoing Dollywood projects; she also accepted the Poet’s Award virtually at the ACM Awards and has been engaging with fans about new experiences.
McConnell has been discharged from rehabilitation and will continue at-home physical therapy after a fall and pneumonia, keeping him away from the Senate as lawmakers wrap up business and face votes, including confirming Todd Blanche as US attorney general.
A spokesman for Sen. Mitch McConnell provided a health update, saying the 84-year-old is improving in rehab and continuing to work with staff on Senate and Kentucky business after his hospital visit and pneumonia, as calls for transparency about his condition grow and Kentucky’s governor seeks direct updates.
A McConnell spokesperson issued an update on the 84-year-old senator’s health, saying he’s improving in rehab and continuing to handle Senate and Kentucky business, as his six-week absence has fueled conspiracy theories and renewed demands for clarity from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. The statement reiterates that the fall did not cause broken bones or a heart attack, but that McConnell was briefly unconscious and is recovering from a mild pneumonia while transitioning from hospital care to rehab.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pressuring for a transparent public update on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s health as he stays hospitalized since mid-June; with limited updates from his team and ongoing questions about the morning of the hospitalization—including a 911 call—the governor and others seek more information amid bipartisan concern.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear urged Sen. Mitch McConnell to publicly share a current health update and his ability to serve, citing Kentuckians’ concerns after McConnell’s hospitalization and ongoing speculation, as the senator’s office has offered limited details and the Senate’s return date remains unclear.
After Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on June 14 with limited public details, Senate Republican leaders John Thune and John Barrasso publicly reassured supporters that he is engaged and involved in upcoming matters, while Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear urged a transparent health update amid mounting speculation and conspiracy theories; with no return date announced and McConnell not seeking re-election, the leadership dynamics and Senate agenda remain uncertain.
Dolly Parton revealed her autobiographical musical Dolly: A True Original Musical is heading to Broadway, with previews this December 2026 and an opening on January 19, 2027 in New York City. Parton won’t perform in the show, but will tell her story in her own words, write new songs, and include some of her hits like Jolene and 9 to 5. The announcement follows a recent health update in which she said she’s responding well to treatment, though it will take time before she’s back on stage; pre-sale tickets begin this week.
Sean Hannity said his recent puffy face and rasp in his voice are due to a pinched nerve from training, with prednisone prescribed to reduce inflammation; he notes prednisone can cause laryngitis and swelling and says he’s recovering, continuing training, and not being sidelined.
Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert, 71, says her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time. After CT and PET scans, she underwent surgery and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks, forcing her to miss Wimbledon and step back from broadcasting duties to focus on treatment; she remains optimistic and grateful for support as she fights the disease.
Dolly Parton, 80, surprised attendees at the grand opening of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, wearing a pink‑and‑blue fringe outfit as she helped cut the ribbon for the new travel center, which includes fuel, a general store, a cafe, a restaurant, a tour bus, mural, lounge, dog park, EV charging, and event space. Her appearance follows cancellations and postponements of her Las Vegas residency due to ongoing health issues, with May updates noting she needed more time to recover and regain stage readiness.
Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains very unwell after emergency intestinal surgery and is in the ICU in Portugal, with doctors hopeful for a full recovery but a slow process. All of her shows through August have been canceled or postponed, and promoters hope she can return to the stage this fall, potentially Oct. 23 in Bucharest depending on her recovery. The family apologized to fans and thanked supporters for the outpouring as they navigate the difficult situation.
Bonnie Tyler, 75, has come out of a coma but remains very unwell in intensive care near Faro, Portugal, after emergency intestinal surgery in May; doctors are cautiously optimistic about recovery, but the process is slow, and all remaining summer shows have been cancelled or postponed, with hope that autumn concerts can go ahead.