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Parton says she ‘would just love to hear’ Beyoncé cover ‘Jolene’ At the top of country music icon Dolly Parton’s musical wishlist? A Beyoncé rendition of one of her classic songs. Parton appeared with author James Patterson on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” on Wednesday to promote the pair’s thriller novel “Run, Rose, Run.” During the interview, host Noah asked Parton about her desire to have the “Lemonade” singer cover her iconic song “Jolene.” “I think she’s fantastic and beautiful, and I love her music,” Parton told Noah.

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Hollywood’s A-list loves Oscar-nominated ‘Worst Person’

Dakota Johnson says it “wrecked” her. Bob Odenkirk thinks it’s “beautiful.” Jamie Lee Curtis calls it “a marvel of a movie.” In a short matter of time, Norwegian romantic comedy “The Worst Person in the World” (now in select theaters nationwide) has become the toast of Hollywood, with Judd Apatow, Isabelle Huppert, Nancy Meyers, Colman Domingo, and Paul Thomas Anderson singing its praises.

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‘Black Panther’ director mistaken for bank robber in Atlanta Movie director Ryan Coogler was briefly handcuffed by Atlanta police after a bank teller mistook him for a robber when he passed her a note while trying to withdraw a large amount of cash from his account. The “Black Panther” director, who is Black, walked into a Bank of America branch Jan.

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Ferrell lightens the mood for slumping Golden State Warriors Actor Will Ferrell took the floor and warmed up with the slumping Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night – maybe just what coach Steve Kerr’s team needed before facing the Los Angeles Clippers mired in a five-game losing streak. The comedy star donned a vintage-style headband and dressed in his Jackie Moon jersey from the 2008 hoops film Semi-Pro, a moment that was meant especially for Warriors guard Klay Thompson – who dressed as Moon for Halloween three years ago and loves the movie.

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Dolly Parton, James Patterson form new duo

Remarkably, Dolly Parton can add a new title to her resume: Novelist. Parton teamed this week with bestselling author James Patterson to release “Run, Rose, Run,” the beloved Tennessee storyteller’s first work of hardbound fiction in a career where her entertainment accolades and philanthropic achievements could be stacked as tall as the Smoky Mountains where she was raised.

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