Topic: Dolly Parton

The 25 best movie musicals of all time

The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.

George Jones funeral at Grand Ole Opry (+video)

George Jones: The country music star, George Jones, will be honored with a funeral at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday.

American Idol: Who demonstrated the most girl power?

American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the remaining five female American Idol contestants chose songs from the 'Year You Were Born' and 'Diva Songs.' Did anyone top Candice Glover's performance of 'The Cure' from last week?

Candice Glover brings 'The Cure' for ailing American Idol (+video)

American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, Candice Glover overcame the constrains of theme night and delivered the best performance from an American Idol contestant in years with The Cure's, 'Love Song.'

The 25 best country songs of all time (+video)

Check out Country Music Television's rankings of the best country music songs ever released.

Top Picks: 'Schindler's List' on DVD, Holly Williams' third album, and more

The new game 'Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch' has stunning graphics, the website The Art of Manliness warns people of cell phone etiquette, and more top picks.

Kitty Wells was 'queen of country music'

Wells broke new ground for female country singers.

Stir It Up! Ham and corn chowder

A chowder that makes perfect use of leftover Easter ham.

American Idol '80s Night: Gwen Stefani mentors, Skylar Laine soars (+video)

American Idol: Gwen Stefani makes her second appearance as an Idol guest mentor.  Armed with Bette Midler's power ballad, Skylar Laine makes an impressive comeback.

Nine dead as tornadoes rip from Branson, Missouri, up to Illinois

A storm system produced at least 16 twisters from Kansas to Branson, Missouri, to Illinois overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday, part of an active 2012 tornado season. Kentucky remains under a tornado watch.

Mardi Gras: a guide to five of the biggest New Orleans parades

Parades known as krewes form the backbones of the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. Here are five of the biggest ones. 

Reactions to Whitney Houston's passing

"My friend Whitney sang better than anyone. She was magnificent. She gave us everything she had. May she rest in peace and may we let her memory rest in peace." – Liza Minnelli

Top Picks: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Blu-ray, Michael Feinstein's musical journey, and more

Lena Dunham's film 'Tiny Furniture' is a lively movie with sharp dialogue, PBS examines a little-known civil rights activist, film critics rank a list of the greatest movies ever, and more top picks.

In Pictures Worst movie bosses

The Voice eliminates eight singers this week

The Voice, on NBC, eliminated four contestants Tuesday. Another four are scheduled to depart in a special results show on The Voice Wednesday.
06/22/2011 10:23 am

The Voice goes live: Will American Idol fans pick up the phone?

The Voice kicked off the second week of live performance rounds on Tuesday. Who was eliminated? Can NBC's The Voice win over the now idle American Idol fans?
06/15/2011 09:47 am

In Pictures Top-selling albums worldwide

In Pictures Regis Philbin retires

Dollywood wins award for best theme park in the world

The Dollywood theme park won the 2010 Applause Award which was accepted by Dolly Parton in Orlando.
11/18/2010 10:24 pm

Top picks: 'Coming Back: New Orleans Resurgent' photos, 'Toy Story 3,' new album '...Featuring Norah Jones,' and more

Photojournalist Mario Tama's 'Coming Back: New Orleans Resurgent,' Pixar's 'Toy Story 3' on DVD, star-studded collaborations in '...Featuring Norah Jones,' and more recommendations.
11/11/2010 02:03 pm

Cedar Point named best amusement park: Five theme park winners

Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, has been named by the theme-park trade publication Amusement Today, as the best amusement park for the 13th straight year. Amusement Today also bestowed 24 other "Golden Ticket" awards to parks and rides around the United States. Here are some highlights.
09/14/2010 06:53 pm

JetBlue attendant: Why judge may not be amused by Steve Slater

JetBlue attendant Steve Slater is being called a working-class hero for allegedly berating an abusive passenger and then jumping down the exit chute. But judges take any crimes related to air travel very seriously.
08/10/2010 04:38 pm

Sandra Bullock appears at Nashville Rising flood relief benefit

Sandra Bullock made a surprise appearance Tuesday night at the Nashville Rising flood relief benefit concert.
06/23/2010 01:22 pm

Now Roto-Rooter signs up for 'Undercover Boss'

Roto Rooter and three other companies have agreed to participate in the CBS show 'Undercover Boss.'
03/15/2010 02:14 pm

Broadway leaps into spring

Some big-name actors return to the stage and stir up the classics.
02/13/2009 12:00 am