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Dolly Parton Revealed Name She, Husband Carl Dean Picked for a Baby Girl

Dolly Parton had two boyfriends in Sevierville (Tenn.) when she left for Nashville, Tennessee, in 1964. She was just graduating high school.
She met Carl Dean on the way to the laundry the first day she moved to Music City.
Parton, who died on March 3, 2025 at age 82, never spoke to the media, recalled that Dean was in his white Chevrolet and yelled, “You are going to get sunburnt here, little woman!”
She wrote that they got talking and “I fell for him and he for me” in Dolly Parton: Songteller, My Life in lyrics, her book due out in 2020. The 6-foot-two Dean towered above the artist who stood at 5 feet. In another interview she recalled that Dean, when they first met him, was tanned. The 22-year old had an asphalt paver business that he ran with his dad, and was bronzed as a result.
However, she did not jump into the car. She said, according to Stephen Miller’s 2011 book, Smart Blonde, “You have to know someone or else they could take you down a dark road and kill” you. Parton invited Dean to come visit her the following day at her aunt’s and uncle’s home, but she only stayed outside with him. Parton says he came every day to her house for a whole week. When he invited her on their first date, Dean drove her first to his parents because he “knew right away that I was the one that he loved.”
Fred Foster warned her that getting married would not be the best idea as she was about to achieve her dream of becoming a successful singer.
She and Dean, who had been planning a large wedding, didn’t wait another day to get married. They eloped in Ringgold, Ga. and tied the knot on May 30, 1966 with just mother of bride Avie Lee parton at their side.
The label executive, pointing out Parton’s increasing success, cracked, “Now, aren’t y’all glad that you didn’t marry?”
She explained that even though her passport reads Dolly Parton Dean she did not change her professional name because she had already signed a contract with her maiden surname.
In 2014 she told The Guardian that if “Dolly Dean” had been her name, then “I would have become Double D.” Again!”
Parton brought her husband to a big event in 1966. She and Owens received the BMI Awards in the category of country for their song “Put it Off Until Tomorrow”.
Dean began removing his tuxedo even before the two had reached their car. Parton writes in her book that Dean said “I am happy for you.” I want you to be able to choose what you do. Don’t ask me ever to go again to any of those damned things because I’m not going. He never did.”
This was her first of 48 BMI Awards. She has also received 10 Grammys, nine Country Music Association Awards (excluding the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2011), 13 Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other awards.
Parton’s real prize was waiting at home for him.
The 9-to-5 star revealed to People that she always laughs and jokes when asked what the secret is to her long marriage. I always tell people to stay away. There’s truth in that. “I travel a great deal, but my wife and I really love each other’s company when we are together. We also enjoy the small things that we do.
Parton recalls that one of their first dinner dates took place at the McDonald’s Drive-Thru Window in Dean’s Chevy. Their tastes haven’t changed much as a couple (even though Forbes estimated Parton’s net worth to be $440 million by 2023). The couple continued to eat at local restaurants, and went on regular road trips. Ringgold was one of the places they regularly visited.
I love reading. “I love to read. Parton said to Billboard, “I love riding in our RV with my husband.” Even when I stop traveling after thousands of miles I will say, “Get the camper, let’s get somewhere.” “Are You kidding?” He will say. Aren’t you sick of riding? ‘No, I’m a gypsy. I’d like to be a gypsy. “My life is pretty simple when I am not in the spotlight.”
If you want to see her with Dean, you have to be up very late.
Parton said to reporters that she would go at night, in order to find places open all day and night. This was in celebration of the Netflix premiere of Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings. You’d be amazed at the luck I would get. “I don’t care if I see some people. I love people. But, I just want to get my shopping done.”
The singer shared some throwback photos with fans. While Parton’s lack of public pictures of her and husband may have disappointed Parton viewers over the years, “That led to a lot people believing that my spouse doesn’t actually exist and that he was made up,” she said in 2020.
She cheekily put her handsome man on her 1969 album My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy. The composite photo shows Parton imagining her rugged lumberjack in the shirt as she daydreams.
Parton knew that Dean was averse to being in the limelight, and so kept him away from it as much as she could.
She told ET that he was a reserved, quiet person. “He figured that if he got into that, he would never be able to get any peace. And he is right.”
Parton finally wore the wedding gown of her dreams when they renewed their vows in their home at their 50th Anniversary. Parton also wrote a song, “Forever Love” to accompany their vows. It is one of many tracks on her album Pure and Simple from 2016, which was inspired by Dean and her forever love affair.
She told Rolling Stone that she dressed her husband up with the “most beautiful gown” you have ever seen. He looked like an actor straight out of Hollywood. There were a few friends and family members present. We planned carefully and cleverly because we did not want to cause any tension or strain. “We had a small ceremony in our chapel… and we had fun.”
Parton was asked about the status of her family, including Dean and her.
Parton said to Billboard that she used to feel guilty about her decision not have children. When my husband and me were dating and married, we assumed that we’d have children. It was inevitable and we did nothing to prevent it. We even thought we might. It didn’t work out like that. We had even given names to our children if it did. “Now I tell myself, God didn’t want me to be a mother so that everyone else’s children could also become mine.
The Guardian reported that she told Dean and herself they had thought about their children’s personalities and names.
Parton stated, “I think I would have made a wonderful mother.” I would have probably given up all other things. If I had left them to work, I would have felt bad about it. It would’ve been a different world. “I probably wouldn’t be a celebrity.”
She has plenty to love in her life as she is the fourth out of twelve siblings.
She told Billboard that she was very close with her family. “Five of my younger siblings lived with Carl and me for years, and we are very close friends to our nieces & nephews.” Carl and I often joke that we are glad we never had children now we’re older. “Now we have no kids to worry about.”
This also gave us more time together.
Parton said to People magazine in 2020, “We have little moments like when yellow daffodils bloom in spring.” Even if it’s snowing, my husband will always bring me a flower bouquet. He’ll also write me a poem. To me, this is priceless. It’s almost like having a date by itself.
They were happy to do what they wanted, whether it was cooking a dinner by candlelight at home or going on the road for a few days and staying in Days Inns (as long the beds are clean and the bathrooms work), but most of all doing whatever made them happy.
Even though Dean didn’t attend the Grammys and Oscars because Parton never goes without make-up (even sleeping isn’t enough for her mascara), he saw her in her element of glamour.
She said, “He’s always going to be kind of fixed up for me because I don’t believe I should go home being a slouch.” He doesn’t really care about what I’m wearing as long as it makes me happy. “He loves me just the way I’m.”

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TK to Host Season Premiere, TK Is Musical Guest

The 52nd edition of “Saturday Night Live”, which will feature a host of stars, is set to take place in the fall.
Katseye, a popular K-pop band, will provide the music for the premiere of the new season, which is set to be broadcast on September 26. Jalen, the host, recently won the NBA Championship with the New York Knicks, and Jalen Brunson are the hosts. The “SNL’ debuts of both Brunson and Katseye are set for Sept. 26.
Dakota Johnson will headline the Oct. 3, 2018 episode, along with hardcore rock group Turnstile. Johnson’s film “Verity”, which hits cinemas Oct. 2, will be her third appearance on “SNL”. Turnstile, who are currently touring with their Never Enough Tour Pt., make their debut at “SNL.” 2.
On Oct. 10, Shane Gillis, with Rosalia performing as his musical guest will be hosting “SNL for the third consecutive time. Gillis recently broke the Guinness World Record of the largest audience for a stand-up show this summer, and released Season 3 on Netflix. Rosalia is wrapping up her Lux World Tour the month prior to her second appearance at “SNL.”
Gracie Abrams will return to the “SNL,” for the second consecutive time, after releasing her album, “Daughter From Hell,” earlier in the year.
The “SNL’s” offseason has not been very exciting. However, the most important update is that Chloe Fineman has left the show after seven years. Martin Herlihy who appeared in four seasons of Please Don’t Destroy as a cast member and also worked on the Season 51 writers’ room, is no longer a part of the show.
The British version of “Saturday Night Live” announced its date for the premiere of its second season before the American one. Jeff Goldblum will host the show and CMAT will be the musical guest. This series will feature the entire cast of its first season and run 12 episodes.
Will Ferrell was one of the hosts for “SNL’s” Season 51, along with Bad Bunny and Matt Damon. Musical guests included Doja cat, Sombr and Cher. Harry Styles and Sabrina Carpenter, as well as Olivia Rodrigo, all served as host and musical guests.
Variety asked some Season 51’s newcomers what they hoped to achieve in their sophomore year.
Jeremy Culhane commented, “The older people do a great job of capturing themselves in sketches. People like Andrew Dismukes and James Austin Johnson are excellent at this.” “That’s a skill I would love to improve.”
Veronika Slowikowski continued, “And by working together.” This year we all tried to do our own thing, which was understandable. “Next year, I would like to create characters with my friends.”

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Kim Zolciak’s Son KJ Biermann Makes a Critical Legal Move After Being Indicted

Kroy Biermann Jr. (15 years old) is Kim Zolciak’s son. He has taken a significant step in the case of sexual assault. The case is being transferred by his legal team to the juvenile courts. A Georgia grand jury had indicted KJ on seven felonies. KJ is still in jail as the case progresses.
KJ Biermann, indicted for seven felonies, seeks to be tried as a juvenile
Page Six reports that KJ’s attorney Jason Sheffield has filed a request to move the case from adult court to juvenile court. In the motion, it is also requested that confidentiality procedures be followed. Sheffield stated that the state plans to prosecute KJ as a grown-up. The defense, he said, wants KJ to be “tried as a child.”
Sheffield said that the defense also expects KJ to plead not guilty at his arraignment on October 14. He told the outlet that he expected to plead not guilty to all of KJ’s charges. KJ is facing seven felonies, including child abuse, sodomy, and sexual assault. Also, he faces charges of false imprisonment and three counts each of sexual assault against a minor under the age 16 as well as aggravated sodomy.
KJ’s situation stems from a alleged incident on April 23, involving a classmate. She accused him of sexual assault at a gym located in Alpharetta in Georgia. KJ, who was arrested in Atlanta on August 17, remains there at the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center. According to Fulton County Court records, his bond hearing has been scheduled for September 11.
Sheffield criticised the length of time KJ spent in custody while waiting for a bail hearing. He told Page Six that it was difficult to understand how a child of 14 or 15 years old could be detained for up to a month while awaiting a hearing. The detective had decided to hold KJ for serious crimes, he said. Now, the defense hopes that the case will be transferred to the juvenile court system.

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ABC responds to rumored ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ cancellation

ABC clarifies the facts amid reports that they plan to end “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after the current season.
A spokesperson for ABC Entertainment told Us Weekly that “This information was inaccurate – any reports regarding the future of this show are at this time purely speculation.”
After multiple outlets claimed that Kimmel’s 24th-season late night program would end after the premiere of ABC’s Tuesday’s show, ABC clarified its position.
After a morbid joke about the first lady, Trump calls for ABC to terminate Jimmy Kimmel, again
According to TMZ, Kimmel has been shopping for other projects in recent months, such as a podcast, along with other shows. This news follows an interview Kimmel’s spouse, Molly McNearney gave on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” where she spoke about her husband’s eventual retirement.
McNearney’s response to the question “What do you think about it?” was: “It appeals to my nervous system for the family.”
She continued, “It’s like Jimmy is holding a flashlight in his other hand while holding a fly-rod in one.” “I feel like Jimmy deserves to be out on the river, relaxing. But I want him to continue fighting.” “I feel this desire not to quit, because what he is doing right now I believe is extremely important.”
Jimmy Kimmel Live! debuted in January 2003. Since then, it has broadcast over 4,000 episodes. Kimmel’s Show was pulled abruptly from airwaves almost a year ago. Executives said it would “preempt indefinitely”. This happened because of the host’s comments about the dialogue sparked by the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Kirk, a political activist of the right, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University on September 10 as part his American Comeback Tour. Kirk was shot in the neck during an outdoor event at the Orem campus, Utah. He was taken to hospital where, a few minutes later, he died.
Kimmel’s monologue after the tragic event was critical of the MAGA movement and President Trump for blaming Kirk’s demise on “radical left”.
Kimmel apologized for the remarks he made. He became emotional at one stage and said, “It wasn’t my intention to lighten up a murder.”

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Martin Herlihy Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’ After 5 Years

Martin Herlihy has left NBC’s Saturday Night Live, after a stint of five seasons as a writer/performer.
Herlihy, Ben Marshall and John Higgins were all members of the Please Don’t Destroy Comedy troupe when Herlihy first joined SNL. The trio spent four years making sketches for SNL’s late-night program. Marshall, however, was recently promoted and Higgins decided to leave to become an actor.
Herlihy chose to remain on the show as a writer. He did so for the 51st Season, and also made occasional appearances in sketches.
Marshall will continue to be a prominent player on Season 52, while Higgins is booking acting roles. These include recurring parts in the second season of ABC Scrubs as well as Apple TV Stick.
Herlihy’s father Tim Herlihy had a similarly long stay on SNL as a writer in the 1990s, before leaving in order to concentrate on writing feature films in collaboration with Adam Sandler, another SNL alumni.
Chloe Fineman, the sole confirmed SNL departing cast member after Season 51. After a series of auditions this summer, it is anticipated that the cast for Season 51 will be finalized in the coming week.
LateNighter was the first to report on this exit.

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Hollywood Movies to Put Musk, Zuckerberg, Holmes on Trial

Hollywood’s obsession for Silicon Valley will soon reach fever pitch as four major movies are set to tackle controversial tech moguls.
Then there’s the fact that all the films have important dates in October. This results in an extraordinary theme pile-up, as California industries take on each other.
Three of these projects all released teaser trailers within 48-hours of one another earlier this week.
Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning stars Jeremy Strong as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in a follow-up (or companion piece, as Sony insists it be called) to The Social Network. The film opens in theaters on October 9.
Andrew Garfield plays OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial during a 5-day leadership crisis, when Altman is fired then reinstated to his position as CEO. The Neon movie premieres Oct. 5, at the New York Film Festival (and will be released in limited quantities on December 25).
There are also two documentaries of epic length.
Alex Gibney’s dissection of Tesla and SpaceX tycoon Elon Musk is titled Musk. It runs for nearly four hours, and will be released on select screens from Bleecker St., after its premiere at Venice, Tuesday, Oct. 16.
You Can See Everything by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the A24 surprise project dropped in Telluride and follows Theranos’ founder Elizabeth Holmes as she prepares to enter federal prison. This three-hour movie will also be released in cinemas on October 16.
Should we begin naming release dates now that are head to head? ElonBeth? MuskEverything? Elon Musk? Perhaps not).
Silicon Valley executives are egoists, who talk in grandiose words, claim they help humanity but value power and ambition over safety and ethics, with potential catastrophic results.
If you look at November’s projects, we have another one: Graham Moore’s Netflix series The Altruists. It follows the fall of the crypto exchange FTX, and Anthony Boyle stars as Sam Bankman Fried, the co-founder, and Julia Garner plays Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison.
Dramas are being viewed with some skepticism about whether they will be a hit. The Social Reckoning Trailer has been compared to its much-loved precursor The Social Network. Amazon MGM dropped Artificial due to apparent conflicts of interest, and several studios passed before Neon acquired it. This has caused some industry insiders speculate that the film may be lacking. It’s too soon to draw any conclusions. Neither film has even been screened in front of a festival crowd.
However, the initial buzz is astronomical. Both You Can See Everything and Musk have received positive reviews at the respective festivals and are both currently rated 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The Hollywood Reporter reviewed Musk and left their critic in “outrage” for “225 minutes”. Our review of You Can See Everything described it as “fascinatingly slick and dizzyingly brilliant.” The brilliant trailer for You Can See Everything generated immense interest and was immediately meme-able.
Silicon Valley has pledged to disrupt Hollywood for years (and, in some cases, succeeded). With this strange coincidence of timing, Hollywood is now returning the favor.
Here are trailers of all four films.