
Oct 4 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
“Swingers” pals Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau team up again for Jason Bateman and Kristen Bell play a pair desperately in need of couples’ therapy, so they convince three other couples to accompany them to a tropical resort. One hitch: The other couples don’t realize that they’ll have to be in therapy, too. Vaughn and Favreau co-wrote the screenplay and their pal Peter Billingsley (aka Ralphie from “A Christmas Story”) directs. (Opens Oct. 9)

Sep 2 - By Duncan Mansfield, Associated Press Writer
Homegrown superstar Dolly Parton sang "My Mountain, My Home" as leaders rededicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th anniversary in a ceremony Wednesday.

Jun 25 - By Beth Rucker, Associated Press Writer
Dolly Parton created a charity 13 years ago to provide books to children and encourage literacy.
Jun 14 - By Associated Press
Country singer Dolly Parton delighted hundreds of Tennessee Girl Scouts when she made a surprise entrance at a ceremony to present them with a patch created in her honor.

May 15 - By Associated Press
Dolly Parton says she's expanding her philanthropic work with children through a partnership with the United Way of America.

May 8 - By Duncan Mansfield, Associated Press Writer
Award-winning entertainer, businesswoman and education advocate Dolly Parton has a new title.

Feb 18 - By Caitlin King, Associated Press Writer
It's all over the Internet that Dolly Parton will be in the upcoming "Hannah Montana" movie, but Parton says she didn't make the cut.

Feb 2 - By Dave White, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Steve Martin’s got a banjo album coming out, his first all-music recording. This isn’t a joke. Anyone old enough to remember Martin’s stand-up days, anyone who bought his “Let’s Get Small” comedy record, knows that he’s pretty accomplished on that instrument. Dolly Parton is on the new album. Now, I don’t buy lots of banjo-based recordings. But if forced to choose between music featuring Steve Martin and any recent movie starring the man, I’ll bet on the banjo.
Apr 16 - By Associated Press
Rodney Atkins, Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood are among the country stars lined up to perform at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards show, organizers announced Tuesday.

Apr 10 - By Duncan Mansfield, Associated Press Writer
Dolly Parton visited the woods overlooking Douglas Lake near the Great Smoky Mountains in designer buckskins and 4-inch heels. But she knew she wasn't the star of this show. It was a young American bald eagle.

Apr 3 - By NBC Nightly News
Ramiele Malubay was one of the more likeable of the “Idol” finalists. The youngest of the women remaining in the competition, she was always smiling on the video clips that preceded her performances, and properly contrite when she was criticized by the judges. She always looked like she was having a good time and making friends on the show.
Apr 1 - By NBC Nightly News
It was Dolly Parton week on “American Idol,” which had to be a little unsettling for the country music legend. Parton claimed a strong attachment to her material, saying, “I always think of my songs as my children.”

Mar 22 - By John Gerome, AP Entertainment Writer
Dolly Parton knows a good investment when she sees one, and these days she sees one in the mirror.

Feb 11 - By Associated Press
A back problem has forced Dolly Parton to postpone a concert tour she planned in support of her new CD. Parton was scheduled to kick off a 13-show tour Feb. 28 in Minneapolis, two days after the release of "Backwoods Barbie," publicist Marcee Rondan said Monday.

Dec 22 - By John Gerome, AP Entertainment Writer
Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and Toby Keith have a couple apiece. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton did one together. The ever-prolific Willie Nelson has at least four of them. Most country stars, and many of their pop counterparts, have a Christmas album or two in their catalogs, and for good reason: The records are relatively easy to make and have the potential for big payoff.
Nov 28 - By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer
Veteran Hollywood agent Sam Haskell said Wednesday he had signed a book deal, but that former clients including Bill Cosby, Dolly Parton and Ray Romano need not worry about a juicy tell-all memoir.

Nov 15 - By Associated Press
Dolly Parton's stage version of "9 to 5," the 1980 film in which she starred with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, has found a home.

Oct 29 - By John Gerome, AP Entertainment Writer
Dolly Parton said Monday she feels like a part of her died along with her old duet partner, Porter Wagoner. But she said she was grateful that she was able to spend a few final hours with the man who launched her career before he succumbed to cancer Sunday.

Oct 28 - By Associated Press
Porter Wagoner was known for a string of country hits in the '60s, perennial appearances at the Grand Ole Opry in his trademark rhinestone suits, and for launching the career of Dolly Parton.

Oct 20 - By Associated Press
Dolly Parton visited former duet partner and longtime Opry performer Porter Wagoner in the hospital and pledged to sing with him again.

Dec 21 - By Associated Press
Unhappy with her second try at paying tribute to Dolly Parton for the "Kennedy Center Honors," Jessica Simpson has pulled out of the show.