Life / Weird Life by Press Association August 21, 2018, 11:39 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Just when you thought the distracted boyfriend meme was finally laid to rest, it has once again risen from the ashes thanks to Dolly Parton. The 72-year-old country singer shared a new version of the meme on Twitter which references her classic song Jolene. It is not clear who created the meme, but Dolly’s tweet racked up more than 200,000 likes within a matter of hours. And if that wasn’t enough, she then followed up with another great meme. And fans are certainly here for it… People are loving the fact that the veteran songwriter and philanthropist is soaking up the internet culture. Not to mention the glorious reference to an evergreen classic. Now is definitely a good time to exist on this planet. Even bonafide meme haters will appreciate this genius work of art. In fact, is there anyone else that can out-do … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton has resurrected the distracted boyfriend meme and won the internet
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Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande and Janelle Monae add to Aretha Franklin tributes
Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande and Janelle Monae add to Aretha Franklin tributes BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Tributes have continued to flood in for Aretha Franklin. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/dolly-parton-ariana-grande-and-janelle-monae-add-to-aretha-franklin-tributes-37225116.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37225112.ece/b32cb/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_23b62f47-0f76-426c-bc27-84ecee6f9a30_1 Email Tributes have continued to flood in for Aretha Franklin. Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande and Janelle Monae are among the latest stars to remember the singer, otherwise known as the Queen of Soul, who died aged 76 on Thursday at her home in Detroit, Michigan, following a battle with cancer. The stars hailed Franklin for her talent and contribution to modern American society after former US president Barack Obama said she graced people “with a glimpse of the divine” when she sang. Recalling seeing Franklin perform at the very beginning of the soul … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande and Janelle Monae add to Aretha Franklin tributes
How Dolly Parton played a part in Doncaster primary schools achieving amazing KS2 results
Doncaster has climbed off the bottom of the Yorkshire & Humber results table after borough primary school children made huge improvements in all areas. Hard working pupils, teachers, teaching assistants, heads and education brains at Doncaster Council take the credit. But one American singing global star is also recognised in playing their part in that success.Dolly Parton in most circles is know for her country ballads, but council education bosses give special mention to her 'Imagination Library' scheme where parents sign up and their children receive an age appropriate book for them to read - free of charge. Some parents in Doncaster have even signed their children up as soon as they were born and the borough is one of the largest participants in the scheme in terms of the number of children on the register. Along with Doncaster Council's reading strategy which includes simple, yet effective measures like parents reading with their children at home, the borough has seen a … [Read more...] about How Dolly Parton played a part in Doncaster primary schools achieving amazing KS2 results
Jane Fonda says she, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin are returning for “9 to 5” sequel
Jane Fonda says she's "only 80," and ready for plenty more projects – including a sequel to hit 1980 comedy "9 to 5." She also says her original co-stars, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin, plan to join, reports ET. During a Summer Television Critics Association press tour on Wednesday to promote her upcoming HBO documentary, "Jane Fonda in Five Acts," the legendary actress said, "For right now, Dolly, Lily and I are all intending to be in it." In line with the feminist spirit of the original film, she also said that the three of them are serving as executive producers. Rashida Jones and Pat Rosnick are writing the 20th Century Fox film. The buzz about a potential sequel grew after the 2017 Emmys in September, when the three co-stars appeared on stage together. At the time, Fonda recalled that in the film, they had a "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical" boss. The ladies seemed to allude to Mr. Trump when Tomlin responded, "We still refuse to be controlled by a sexist, … [Read more...] about Jane Fonda says she, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin are returning for “9 to 5” sequel
Dolly Parton working on 9 to 5 sequel with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin
Dolly Parton is going back to working 9 to 5 after signing up for a long-awaited sequel to the hit movie. The singer and Jane Fonda are to return with co-star Lily Tomlin, 78, from the 1980 film. In the original, the trio seek revenge on their sexist boss, played by Dabney Coleman, abduct him and take over his firm. The sequel will centre on a new crop of working women who seek the trio’s help. Dolly, 72, said: “Personally, I’ve been waiting for a 9 to 5 reunion ever since we did the first one.” Jane, 80, said: “My involvement is as executive producer and, together with Lily, we’re working with the writers. Right now, Dolly, Lily and I are all intending to be in it.” Adjusted for inflation, 9 to 5 made £270million at the box office, and gave Dolly a hit single of the same name. She fears working conditions are worse for women 38 years on but said: “I do think sexual harassment will tend to drop because guys are … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton working on 9 to 5 sequel with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin