Country
Dolly Parton — the beloved, award-winning icon of American country music — has died. She was 80. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the news on Parton’s Instagram on August 25.”My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing the passing of my…
My 78-year-old dad has had a 15-year love affair with Paris. Every summer like clockwork, he and my stepmom escape their New England home and make their annual pilgrimage to the French capital.Even though my older sister and I have done our fair share of our own adventures, we had…
Nearly eight months into 2026, pop music fans are unusually awash with offerings from A-listers: Harry Styles, Drake, and Ariana Grande have all released chart-topping songs this year, not to mention that dancefloor legends like Madonna and Robyn have returned with long-awaited new albums. And yet, none of these hotshots…
Every country is home to crime and conflict, but as indicated by the Institute for Economics & Peace’s 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), the extent of that violence and instability varies widely.Business Insider recently compiled a list of the world’s most peaceful countries, based on the GPI. The report, released…
A proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo is drawing pushback from local community members, including 14-time Country Music Award winner Brad Paisley.Paisley called the proposed data center — backed by DC Blox, a digital infrastructure company — a “monstrosity” in an Instagram video on Friday. He compared the development,…
