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Julia Stiles made her Dancing With the Stars debut with pro Ezra Sosa, delivering a Quickstep to Dolly Parton’s '9 to 5' as a tribute to the late icon; Parton had approved the song prior to her death, and the performance drew praise from the judges, earning an 18/30 on the two-night premiere.
Farms carved corn mazes in the shape of Dolly Parton to honor the singer, turning fields into playful tributes that draw visitors. Fans described navigating hair-like twists and passages as part of the fun, while owners and locals report dressed-up visitors in cowboy boots and Dolly shirts helping make the tribute a heartwarming, tourism-friendly spectacle.
Reba McEntire will perform a Dolly Parton tribute at the Emmys in Los Angeles (Peacock Theater) after Parton’s passing on August 25; McEntire, a decades-long friend, will headline the tribute. The ceremony also includes In Memoriam tributes, with Catherine O’Hara honored by Macaulay Culkin and Eugene Levy, Dan Levy, and Annie Murphy, and Noah Kahan performing Bridge Over Troubled Water; The Pitt leads with 25 nominations, Hacks 24, and Widow’s Bay has 19 nods.
Rapper Lil Wayne paid tribute to Barry Melrose after the former NHL player, coach and longtime ESPN analyst died at 70, calling him a legend and revealing the moment brought him to tears as fellow ESPN and Fox Sports colleagues mourned the sports figure; Melrose had battled Parkinson's disease and is remembered for his on-ice career, coaching stints (including the 1993 Los Angeles Kings) and his long ESPN analysis role.
Amber Eggers, 41, star of We TV’s Love After Lockup, died after hospitalization in Atlanta from acute liver failure, her mother confirming the cause to TMZ. We TV issued a tribute and friends posted mourning messages. Amber had previous health battles, including a 2025 pneumonia/infection that led her sister to launch a GoFundMe, and she previously dated Vincent Gonzalez during her prison time, a storyline featured on Season 2 and included cameos in Life After Lockup.
Dollywood will debut a Dolly Parton tribute featuring a memorial wall, a Dolly Parton exhibit, a new park character, and a waterfall to honor the country icon.
Dolly Parton's niece Jada Star explains that Parton spoke privately about a cancer diagnosis to spare fans and family, and preferred not to worry anyone; Parton's death at 80 after a brief undisclosed cancer battle sparked tributes, with Star reflecting on her aunt's life during memorials and a Grand Ole Opry tribute.
M*A*S*H star Mike Farrell posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute and a photo with his late wife Shelley Fabares, who died at 80 on August 22, one week after he publicly confirmed her death; married since 1984, the couple's fans flooded the post with condolences and memories of their long, loving 41-year union.
After the death of UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento at 34 from an apparent heart attack, Chute Boxe will rename the Diego Lima Institute to the Allan Nascimento Institute to honor his name. Lima and teammates remember him as a loyal friend, business partner, and role model, vowing to carry his legacy in and out of the cage. Nascimento fought in the UFC six times, last losing by split decision in June, and had been on a four‑fight win streak before his passing.
Dolly Parton’s estate announced Dollyfest, a two‑weekend music festival planned for 2027 in Nashville and London to celebrate her legacy; conceived as Dolly’s memorial alternative after her death on August 25, the event will be the first of several public programs honoring her, with exact dates and lineup to be announced later.
Naomi Osaka wore an Iverson-inspired look at the US Open — shooting sleeve, headband, elbow pad and a Slam Magazine shirt — prompting Iverson to post that he’s a big fan. She called him a trailblazer in sports fashion, and Osaka went on to win her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova, advancing to face Katerina Siniakova in the second round.
Jane Fonda tearfully mourned Dolly Parton, describing her as a source of love who mentored her and helped shape her portrayal of a hillbilly for The Dollmaker, while celebrating Parton’s respect for fans and strength. Parton, who died after a brief cancer battle at age 80, was laid to rest in Nashville over the weekend, and Fonda’s reflections honored their enduring friendship from the 1980 film 9 to 5.
IMSA WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will rename its Corkscrew to the 'Zanardi Corkscrew' in a ceremony honoring Alex Zanardi and the 30th anniversary of his iconic 'The Pass' on the final lap of the 1996 CART season. A commemorative marker will be unveiled linking Zanardi’s name to the track’s landmark, with attendees including Chip Ganassi, Max Papis and Doug Boles; the track had previously posted a 'Grazie Alex' tribute. The article also notes Zanardi’s extraordinary return to racing after losing his legs and his continued impact in motorsports.
The University of Tennessee football team will wear a commemorative helmet sticker this season to honor Dolly Parton, the Tennessee native who died last week; the decal features an orange butterfly with 'Dolly' inscribed in the center and follows Parton's ties to UT, including her 2023 performance of 'Rocky Top' for the Volunteers.
Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private Nashville ceremony beside her husband, with only immediate family in attendance; tributes followed at the Grand Ole Opry, and her estate unveiled DollyFest for 2026 while confirming continued posthumous projects and ongoing donations to the Imagination Library.