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entertainmentSaturday, August 29, 2026

Dolly Parton Tributes and Airport Renaming

The entertainment world is still processing the loss of Dolly Parton, with today's news shifting from emotional tributes to concrete honors. A proposal to rename Nashville's airport after the late icon leads the day, while a tasteless joke from Bill Maher shows not everyone is getting the tone right.

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Honoring Dolly Parton

Two stories today capture the range of responses to the country legend's death: one a sincere proposal for a lasting tribute, the other a misguided attempt at humor.

Rock Reunions and Returns

A surprise reconciliation and a new album review show that rock's old guard is still making moves.

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Zak Starkey and the Who Reconcile, as Fresh Rehearsals Are Revealed

Zak Starkey is back rehearsing with The Who after being fired in April 2025, confirming a reconciliation between the band and the longtime drummer. Both Roger Daltrey and Starkey have publicly confirmed the return, which sets up potential future tour dates.

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Dinosaur Jr.: There Near

Pitchfork reviews Dinosaur Jr.'s new album 'There Near,' noting the band has traded some of their ramshackle energy for a cleaner, more streamlined sound. It's a continuation of their post-reformation evolution rather than a return to early form.

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