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"She goes, 'I love your beard' and starts to clean it!" What happened when country icon Dolly Parton met Judas Priest frontman and heavy metal legend, Rob Halford

Two icons met in the most unusual of circumstances and it left an indelible impression on Rob Halford

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The ‘Jolene doctrine’: retired US army general likens Trump foreign policy to Dolly Parton song

Stanley McChrystal said White House has a ‘we should do because we can’ approach to international relations

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35 Times Fate Intervened In Someone’s Life In The Most Unexpected Way

We have plenty of words for the strange things that happen in life but are hard to explain, from karma and luck to gut feelings and even the occasional “glitch in the matrix.” Whatever you call them, these moments remain just as mysterious as they are fascinating. So when one…

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"I remember all the guys learning to play it and everybody thinking how cool a rhythm it was. I remember everybody in the studio just loving that song”: How Dolly Parton created a country classic later covered by The White Stripes, Beyoncé and more

“I was playing guitar pretty seriously back then,” Dolly said

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Brawls, blackmail and Judi Dench: 75 staggering moments from 75 years of The Archers

From Jill’s flung flapjack to Nigel’s tragic fall, the Great Flood, Helen’s acquittal and a priceless cameo from Dame Judi, here’s an anniversary feast of epic Ambridge moments

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10 Top Costco Christmas Deals To Grab Before They Sell Out

Costco’s top Christmas deals include LED wreaths, candles, figurines, sweaters and more. Get festive essentials at unbeatable prices now.

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Who is Lily Allen’s Madeline about? Wait, I don’t actually want to know – pop needs its mysteries

Whether it’s Parton’s Jolene, Beyoncé’s Becky with the good hair and now Madeline on Allen’s new album, the ‘other woman’ is everywhere – but gossip risks spoiling these songs

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Who is Madeline? Lily Allen 'names girl who David Harbour cheated on her with'

Other lyrics talk about a couple who have an open marriage with rules about being ‘discreet’

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David Corenswet Says Most Set Dogs Are Real Fakers, But Opened Up About Working With Superman’s Krypto Actor

He's the goodest boy in the Universe.

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Superman's Krypto Actor Reveals The 'One Question' She Keeps Getting (And It Involves Touching David Corenswet)

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James Gunn Has Been Candid That Krypto The Super-Dog Is Based On His Own Pet, But I Just Found Out There's Way More To That Story

That's right, it gets even more adorable.

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Dolly Parton hints at appearance at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour

Dolly Parton could make an appearance on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter Tour'.

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2025’s bikini trends are all about small design details that have maximum impact

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9 to 5 hitmaker Dolly Parton could star on The Kardashians

Dolly Parton has suggested that she could make an appearance on 'The Kardashians'.

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Dolly Parton dedicates song to husband of nearly six decades after his death

She had previously said that Jolene was inspired by a flirty bank teller who seemed to take an interest in Carl Dean.

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Celebs honor Dolly Parton's late husband

Parton and Dean were married for nearly 60 years, meeting at a Nashville laundromat in 1964

The Independent UK

Why Dolly Parton and her late husband Carl Dean never had children

The country singer met her late husband when she was just 18

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Who was Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean and how did he inspire Jolene? Inside their love story as he dies aged 82

Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband Carl Dean, who passed away aged 82

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“The thing I remember most was all the musicians when I came up with the little guitar lick, saying: 'Damn, that’s so good. That’s the coolest little lick’”: How Dolly Parton created a country classic later covered by The White Stripes, Beyoncé and more

“I was playing guitar pretty seriously back then,” Dolly said

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"Don't take my man": Dolly Parton’s husband-stealing, walk-out classic Jolene was inspired by her recently departed partner

Parton’s husband Carl Dean died yesterday, aged 82, with her desire to hold on to him having fuelled her biggest hit

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Dolly Parton disliked red wine because of Jolene

Country legend Dolly Parton has admitted she didn't drink red wine for years because it reminded the singer of her love rival Jolene, who she described as having "flaming locks of auburn hair" in her famous song of the same name.

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RAYE Shares What Music Shaped Her—And What's on Her Playlist Now

The Best New Artist-nominated singer discusses Britney Spears, Charli xcx, and Nina Simone.

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“It’s just the same word over and over. Even a baby can sing, ‘Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene’”: How Dolly Parton created a country classic later covered by The White Stripes, Beyoncé and more

“I was playing guitar pretty seriously back then,” Dolly said

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“Can I Get A Refund?”: Beyoncé’s NFL Halftime Show Leaves Fans Furious

Beyoncé's halftime performance at NFL Christmas Gameday in Houston sparked controversy, with critics deeming it "pure torture," while fans celebrated her talent. The post “Can I Get A Refund?”: Beyoncé’s NFL Halftime Show Leaves Fans Furious first appeared on Bored Panda.

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“When I came up with the Jolene lick, all the musicians said: ‘Damn, that’s so good. That’s the coolest little lick’”: Dolly Parton recalls writing Jolene’s iconic guitar parts and pushing the boundaries of her playing (before the long fingernails)

Jolene’s guitar parts were eventually recorded by Nashville session players Wayne Moss and Chip Young

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