“9 to 5? She was full-on round the clock!” Dolly Parton celebrated by kd lang, Peggy Seeger, Annie Lennox and more

Musicians and performers pay tribute to the country legend who managed to be a generational talent, a formidable entrepreneur, a dedicated philanthropist and a truly kind person

Brian May and Roger Taylor announce ‘colossal’ Freddie Mercury Queen news

Back in March, Sir Brian May exclusively let slip to me that a “stupendous” new Freddie Mercury Queen project was in the works. And now the official announcement has landed that Queen Budapest has been restored in 4K by Peter Jackson’s team for its 40th anniversary and his headed to cinemas and IMAX this autumn.

Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy

In 1980, Dolly Parton was filming her first Hollywood movie, 9 To 5, and between scenes she had an idea for the tune that would become the movie's theme song.

Backwoods Barbie and the ‘God almighty’ PMS Blues: Dolly Parton’s 10 best deep cuts

From heartbreaking spoken word to wry takes on the double standards women face, here are some of the late country singer’s lesser known gems

From Jolene to Islands in the Stream: Dolly Parton’s 10 best recordings

The late star created some of the most beloved country and pop songs in American music

'We met Princess Margaret and she was paralytic!' My wild life onboard the Adam and the Ants Antmania rollercoaster

With their twangy sound, madcap outfits, lusty yodelling and pirouetting pirate frontman, the band became global superstars almost overnight. But, as their guitarist Marco Pirroni recalls, the thrill ride soon hit the buffers

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé lead tributes after country legend Dolly Parton dies

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John have led an outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans to Dolly Parton following the music icon's death at the age of 80.

How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs

The much-loved US singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who has died aged 80, was known as the Queen of Country.

Dolly Parton obituary

Glamorous and astute singer-songwriter whose bountiful talent had an appeal reaching far beyond her country roots

Dolly Parton explained what she wanted legacy to be months before her death

Dolly Parton revealed she wanted to be remembered as a "normal person" as her final wish. The country icon has died, aged 80, following months of health setbacks.

'Music is a great connector': How Dolly Parton became one of the world's best-loved stars

Apart from her songwriting prowess, the singer – who has died aged 80 – gave little away about her private life, and presented an almost cartoonish public image. We examine her enduring appeal.

Dolly Parton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside out

Beneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artists