A musical by Flaherty, Ahrens, and McNally, based on E. L. Doctorow’s novel.
Dolly Parton has died at age 80. The Tennessee-born superstar rose from poverty to become a global icon in music, film and philanthropy. Her career spanned seven decades, marked by hit songs, blockbuster roles, and a lasting legacy in literacy and charity.
A set of recent articles from multiple outlets covers personal ventures, entertainment milestones, and cultural events. The pieces vary in focus, but together they illustrate ongoing human-interest angles and industry shifts across business, media, and arts.
Maureen Beattie has been cast as Lear in a new Pitlochry Festival Theatre production adapted and directed by Finn den Hertog. The show, staged by artistic director Alan Cumming, has opened a run from 4 July to 1 August 2026 and reframes King Lear as a matriarchal tragedy performed by a largely Scottish company.