Dolly Parton Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame After Initially Rejecting Nomination

Kelly Clarkson may have had an emotional Mother's Day weekend but she's now got reason to celebrate as she has been nominated for two MTV Movie and TV Awards.EXCLUSIVE: Country music star Brett Eldredge addresses Kelly Clarkson dating rumorsThe singer turned talk show host is up for Best Talk/Topical Show for her daytime Kelly Clarkson Show as well as Best Host.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards The news comes after Kelly shared that her nanny made the singer "almost cry" when she gifted the mom-of-two with the "gift of time"."I’m a single mom, right? So I’m either at work or with kids,” Kelly told Extra. "So my nanny — I literally almost cried — like, she walked into the kitchen and was like, ‘Hey, for Mother’s Day, I’m going to give you the gift of time and you can just do whatever you want.’ I almost broke down.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBMG is ramping up its development of new stage musicals in both the U.S., with its first production “Punk Rock Girl!,” and in Germany, following the successful run of its first musical, “Ku’damm 56.”“Punk Rock Girl!” is the debut developmental theatrical production from BMG in the U.S., in partnership with New York-based theatrical company Lively McCabe Entertainment. It features a score of songs written and made famous by female artists and female-fronted bands from the BMG catalog, including Blondie, P!nk, Avril Lavigne, Pat Benatar and Sleater-Kinney, along with the title song, the Dead Milkmen’s 1988’s “Punk Rock Girl”; the full tracklist appears below.

Doja Cat and Dolly Parton are set to appear in a new TikTok musical for Taco Bell about the chain’s notorious Mexican Pizza.Mexican Pizza: The Musical will air on the social media site on May 26 to mark the return of the previously discontinued and much-loved item to the fast food chain’s menu.Doja Cat has been a high-profile supporter of the Mexican Pizza, writing a “contractual” rap for Taco Bell in 2020 when the item was taken off the menu. “I will end you if you ever dare to go discontinued,” she rapped in the jingle, adding: “This ain’t even Mexican food.” ♬ original sound – Doja Cat The seeds of Mexican Pizza: The Musical were then sown when TikTok comedian Victor Kunda took the jingle and created a parody version of a musical about Mexican Pizza starring Doja Cat.

“Mexican Pizza: The Musical” is set for release on May 26, with Taco Bell sharing a Playbill cover to their official Instagram on Monday. But Parton fans needn’t book a ticket to Broadway, as the musical is set to be streamed on TikTok. Doja Cat, another famous fan of the fast-food establishment, is also set to appear in the show.

Taco Bell is really going all out for the return of the Mexican Pizza.Among the celebs who joined diehard fans in begging for the beloved menu item to return was Dolly Parton, who will now take part in a musical about the fast food chain. The country music legend and the fast food chain are teaming up to make Mexican Pizza: The Musical.Parton first revealed just how much she missed the Mexican Pizza back in January, when she sat down for an interview with Insider on Zoom.

Duran Duran are to reunite with their former guitarist for their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Eminem, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie will all be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2022, as will Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar.When recently asked about Duran Duran’s plans for their performance at the upcoming ceremony, frontman Simon Le Bon confirmed that Andy Taylor, the band’s former guitarist and bassist, would be in attendance.“I’ve already had a definite yes from Andy,” Le Bon told Rolling Stone when asked about the band’s performance at the ceremony.“He’s definitely up for it. I’m pretty sure Warren [Cuccurullo, former guitarist/bassist] will want to do it…We’ve always maintained a decent relationship with these guys.

“American Idol” had to get creative on Sunday night after two contestants tested positive for COVID. Noah Thompson and Fritz Hager were both unable to make it to the stage for the live show, but that didn’t stop them from competing for a spot in the top five.

Eminem’s music to metal songs after the rapper was included on the list of inductees for 2022.Eminem is one of eight artists set to be inducted into the institution later this year, alongside Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar.During a recent interview with Audacy, CEO Greg Harris commented on the rapper’s inclusion in the class of 2022 and hip-hop’s place in the Rock Hall. “For a lot of years people asked about hip-hop,” he said.

(CNN)Well, hello Dolly.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductees were announced Wednesday, and despite initially opting to "respectfully bow out" of the nomination process, Dolly Parton is part of this year's diverse class. Some of the other inductees include Pat Benatar, Lionel Richie, Eminem, Carly Simon, Harry Belafonte, Duran Duran, Eurythmics and Judas Priest.The following is the full list of this year's inductees.

Dolly Parton is officially a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! The country music icon -- who appeared on the ballot for the first time in February -- will join this year’s class of inductees.«I am honored and humbled by the fact that I have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,» Parton tweeted of the honor. «Of course I will accept it gracefully. Thanks to everyone that voted for me and to everyone at the @rockhall.

Dolly Parton deserves being inducted into it.MORE: Dolly Parton shares heartbreak after sad loss: 'I will always love you'The iconic singer shared her humble reaction in a heartfelt message of appreciation following the announcement that she had been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, even after she had politely declined the honor.News of the upcoming accolade had been announced in March, but Dolly took to Instagram to express that: "I don't feel like I have earned that right."WATCH: Dolly's incredible love storyMORE: Dolly Parton's wedding mini dress she regretted following elopement – photosFans couldn't believe her modesty, having already received a myriad of awards and honors across her nearly sixty year career, and strongly establishing herself as one of music's – within country and beyond – most beloved legends.In her initial statement opting out of the running, she said: "I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out. I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again – if I'm ever worthy."Despite her claims of unworthiness, the committee firmly maintained that the honor is undoubtedly well-deserved, and inducted her into the Hall of Fame anyways.A post shared by Dolly Parton (@dollyparton)Dolly expresses her deep gratitudeUpon the news, she took to Instagram once again to express her gratitude in yet another modest, heartwarming statement.MORE: Dolly Parton's secret to her successful marriage with husband Carl DeanMORE: Dolly Parton makes urgent plea to help Ukraine in post ACM Awards interviewShe wrote: "I am honored and humbled by the fact that I have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Dolly Parton has said that she is “honoured and humbled” to be included among this year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, despite asking to be taken out of the running earlier this year.The country music star will be inducted into the music museum alongside Eminem, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar later this year.In March, she said in a statement that while she was “extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated” to be among this year’s inductees, she didn’t feel that she had “earned that right” and would therefore like to be removed from the list of nominees.The Hall responded by explaining why it felt that Parton had very much earned the right to be considered, and added that, as voting by then was well underway, it would not be removing her name from the ballot.Parton has since said that she respects the decision to keep her in the running, and speaking to Billboard after her induction was announced, she said: “I feel honoured that all the people that voted for me did. And I appreciate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame people for staying there with me”.“I never meant to cause trouble or stir up any controversy”, she went on.

Dolly Parton has discussed her forthcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saying that she “never meant to cause trouble” by initially declining the nomination.Yesterday the Rock Hall Class of 2022 was announced, with the country icon included alongside Eminem, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar.Parton’s inclusion in the list came after she announced she was taking herself out of the running back in March, explaining that though she was “extremely flattered” to be nominated, she didn’t feel she had “earned that right” and did not “want the votes split” as a result.However, the Rock Hall later clarified that Parton was still in the running, despite her request to be withdrawn, and would still be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame if she secured enough votes.Last week, the singer reversed her stance, saying she would accept the honour should she be voted in. “Well, I’ll accept gratefully,” she replied when asked in an interview on NPR’s Morning Edition what she’d do if she received enough votes to be inducted.

Dolly Parton is ‘honoured’ to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame despite previously trying to remove herself as a nominee. The country legend has been welcomed in the performers category along with Eminem, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics and Carly Simon despite previously trying to get herself off the list. Responding to the news, Dolly wrote: ‘I am honored and humbled by the fact that I have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Dolly Parton has finally accepted her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

told Variety on Wednesday that Parton, 76, is a “super fan” of the show, which has just wrapped filming its second season. “Dolly literally wrote me a letter like, ‘You are a badass on that show!’” Latifah revealed. “I may have to call and ask if she wants to be on.”It’s certainly possible that the crooner could make a cameo on the primetime crime drama, given she just guest-appeared on another small-screen series.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticConsider it a sign of the times, maybe: In the list of seven artists that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s select industry voters elected into the institution for the class of 2022, there is not a single rock band. That can be taken as a major signifier that the pendulum among the music intelligentsia really has swung all the way from what was coined some years back as “rockism” — the belief that rock ‘n’ roll is inherently superior to other forms of popular music — to the other side of the scale: poptimism.The MC5? No go, again, this year, despite this being the band’s sixth nomination, the first having come back in 2003.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorCategory is…children’s books!“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Nina West is set to release her first book for kids, “The You Kind of Kind.”“It is a dream come true to be able to release my very first children’s book and share a message that is so needed right now,” West tells me. “’The Kind You Kind of Kind’ celebrates loving yourself for who you are and giving the gift of kindness to the world! I am so excited for kids of all ages to be inspired by acts of kindness- to not only be better to themselves, but inspire the entire world to act in kindness.”West’s friend Dolly Parton even provided a statement to Variety about the book. “Well, to quote some lines in a song I wrote, I always say: whatever you are, be that.

Dolly Parton will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The country legend had been trying to get herself removed as a nominee but will be honoured at the ceremony in Los Angeles on November 5. Eminem, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics and Carly Simon will also be inducted in the Performers category.

Dolly Parton is officially a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! The country music icon -- who appeared on the ballot for the first time in February -- will join this year’s class of inductees.Parton is in good company! Joining her in the performers category is Carly Simon, Eminem,Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Eurythmics and Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo.Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive this year’s Musical Excellence Award, while Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotton will be honored with the Early Influence Award. Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine and Sylvia Robinson are the recipients of the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Eminem, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie are all set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2022.Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar will also be inducted into the Hall Of Fame this year.Kate Bush, Beck, DEVO, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Rage Against The Machine and Dionne Warwick made the initial shortlist for 2022, but didn’t make the final cut.The honourees — voted on by more than 1000 artists, historians and music industry professionals — each “had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture and helped change the course of rock ’n’ roll,” said John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock Hall, in a statement.The 2022 event, which will be the Hall’s 37th annual induction ceremony, will be held on November 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.The announcement comes after Parton initially refused the honour on the grounds that she didn’t feel that she had “earned the right”. But she reversed her stance last month to confirm she will accept the honour should she be voted in.Parton continued to explain that, at the time she made her statement bowing out, she hadn’t realised that the institution already included numerous artists from other genres outside the world of rock.

Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday despite the country music icon’s last-minute plea to "respectfully bow out." The 2022 class includes Eminem, who was inducted in his first year of eligibility, as well as Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon and Eurythmics. Benatar, 69, has been eligible for induction since 2004 but didn’t receive her first nomination until 2020. As for Simon, 76, she’s been eligible since 1997.

Dolly Parton, who said last week she would gracefully accept an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame if it were offered, will have to do just that: The country music superstar was among the nominees selected for a spot in the hall today.

bowing out – considering she’s never really played rock music at any point during her storied career. But the Hall said it was keeping her in consideration, and she made the cut anyway.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2022 has been revealed.

took herself out of the running to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in March — “I don’t feel that I have earned that right,” she said in an Instagram post — voters thought she was more than “worthy” of a seat at the table of music immortals. After the rock hall didn’t accept Parton’s withdrawal — in part because voting was well underway — the “I Will Always Love You” singer ended up saying “I’ll accept gracefully” and will join such country legends as Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins and Hank Williams in the RRHOF when the 2022 induction ceremony goes down in November.Also making this year’s eclectic class are Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Carly Simon and New York native Pat Benatar.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticWell, Dolly Parton didn’t get her wish, although she’s likely to be happy anyway. The country superstar will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November — a possibility she said last week she’d come to terms with and would “graciously” accept, after initially trying to get herself nixed  — along with Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics and Carly Simon.Those are the seven performers that the Hall’s thousand-plus voters chose.

she wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post, calling Naomi’s daughters Ashley and Wynonna her “sisters.”“Congratulations Wynonna for you and your mom being inducted into the Hall of Fame yesterday,” Parton, 76, continued. “I am sorry I couldn’t be there but I can hear Naomi saying now, ‘Oh well, a day late and a Dolly short.'”She ended her note with her iconic signature, complete with a butterfly at the end of her name, concluding her message with: “Just know that I will always love you.”Both Naomi and Wynonna were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday, following Naomi’s passing, reportedly caused by suicide.At the induction ceremony, Ashley and Wynonna appeared, tearing up as they spoke on behalf of their late mother.“I didn’t prepare anything tonight because I knew mom would probably talk the most,” Wynonna, 57, said.

Dolly Parton has shared her heartache following the death of her "sister", country music legend Naomi Judd, who died on Saturday aged 76.MORE: Carrie Underwood leads tributes to country legend Naomi JuddDolly took to Instagram to post a touching tribute to the late singer, writing: "I was so shocked to hear about Naomi's passing. Naomi and I were close. We were very similar.

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Dolly Parton paid tribute to Naomi Judd via social media on Monday.

Grace & Frankie is coming to an end. While fans are surely sad to see the mature-leaning scripted series conclude, there is one last surprise viewers can expect as they tune in to catch the final episodes.During an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Grace & Frankie star Jane Fonda teased a high-profile cameo fans will enjoy in the last episodes.“It’s not just that Dolly joins us,” the Oscar-winning actress began, “it’s the way that she is brought into the story that will knock your socks off.” Before she finished sharing, Fonda added, “It is so beautiful and so moving and unique.

Katy Perry is flipping over the latest "American Idol" season.The pop star took a fall on the "Idol" set while dressed as "The Little Mermaid" on Sunday's episode. Video of the incident shows Katy kicking her feet up on the judge's table while Ryan Seacrest talks. Suddenly, as Ryan reacted to a loud bang, the camera panned to Katy, who was on the ground after tumbling off her chair. "Oh!" Ryan said while running over to Katy, her mermaid tail kicking up into the air.

Warning: “Grace & Frankie” spoilers ahead.Good heavens!Friday marked the series finale episode drop of Netflix’s golden years comedy “Grace & Frankie” — one of the most successful senior-centered shows on television since “The Golden Girls.”With the series coming to an end after seven seasons, stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin have blessed fans with a guest appearance by icon and friend Dolly Parton.The country queen joined her “9 to 5” co-stars for the ending of their beloved show, portraying “Heaven’s Gatekeeper.”The finale sees Fonda and Tomlin’s characters (Grace and Frankie, respectively) party with their friends and family for Frankie’s son Coyote (Ethan Embry) and fiancée Jessica’s (Christine Woods) commitment ceremony. However, while Grace sips away at her signature martini she drops it onto Frankie’s microphone, and fatal electrocution sends the two women straight to the pearly gates.

Walking on land is harder than it looks. Katy Perry dressed up in an elaborate Ariel costume for American Idol‘s Disney night, but she quickly learned that mermaid life is not easy.

SPOILER ALERT! Do not read until you’ve binged the seventh and final season of Grace and Frankie on Netflix.