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How Apolitical Dolly Parton and Activist Jane Fonda Get Along So Well
Jane Fonda is an activist and Dolly Parton keeps her political leanings quiet. Parton shared how they're able to be such good friends.
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Frank Sinatra and Willie Nelson Teamed Up to Promote Space Travel in the ’80s
They came from different eras and genres, but they came together to promote space travel. In the 1980s, Frank Sinatra and Willie Nelson filmed PSAs about space.
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Dolly Parton’s Close Friend Nearly Starred in ‘The Best Little Whorehouse’ Without Her
Dolly Parton wasn't one of the first picks for 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.' Her close friend was nearly picked for a leading role, though.
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Stevie Nicks Told Christine McVie She Needed to ‘Get in Shape’ If She Wanted to Rejoin Fleetwood Mac
Christine McVie's bandmates were excited to have her back after 16 years of retirement. Stevie Nicks had one requirement, though: hire a trainer.
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Christine McVie Said Mick Fleetwood, Not Stevie Nicks, Supported Her After Leaving Fleetwood Mac
Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks have a close friendship, but McVie said Mick Fleetwood was there for her most often after she left Fleetwood Mac.
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Porter Wagoner Once Snapped at Dolly Parton on Air: ‘Shut Up’
In 1972, Dolly Parton's contract on 'The Porter Wagoner Show' was up. The behind-the-scenes tension once came out on air.
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Dolly Parton Has ‘Healing Powers,’ According to Those Near to Her: ‘She’s a Purifier’
Dolly Parton has often shown generosity and kindness in her long career. According to some, her warm personality feels purifying.
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Stevie Nicks Says a Musical Biopic of Her Life Is Unlikely: ‘I Hate Them’
Stevie Nicks' life has been full of film-worthy drama and musical success. Don't expect her to write a musical about her life, though.
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Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner’s First Date Ended in Drunken Gunfire and Arrest
Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner began their affair in the same dramatic fashion as the rest of their relationship. After firing guns, the pair was arrested.
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Christine McVie Said She and Stevie Nicks May Not Tour With Fleetwood Mac Again
It's hard to imagine Fleetwood Mac without its 'Rumours' era lineup. According to Christine McVie, though, she and Stevie Nicks may not return to tour.
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Stevie Nicks Was Once the Cover Star of a Self-Defense Book
Stevie Nicks can be found on many album covers, but also the front of a 1983 self-defense book. Here's how she landed the spot.
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Frank Sinatra Hated the Name ‘Rat Pack,’ but None of His Preferred Names Stuck
Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack ruled Hollywood for years. He wished they could have done so under a different name, though.
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Dolly Parton Said if Her Husband Had an Affair It Would Be ‘as Much My Fault as His’
Dolly Parton and her husband have been happily together for years. Still, she described how she'd react if he had ever cheated on her.
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How Dolly Parton Inadvertently Inspired John Madden’s Famous ‘Madden Cruiser’
Dolly Parton helped legendary football coach John Madden out of a tight spot. By doing so, she helped inspire the Madden Cruiser, his bus.
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Stevie Nicks Only Had 1 Takeaway From Her Relationship With Mick Fleetwood: ‘You’re Just the Homewrecker’
According to Stevie Nicks, her affair with Mick Fleetwood was a mistake. Looking back, she learned that she never wants to be a homewrecker.
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Stevie Nicks Supported Christine McVie’s Exit From Fleetwood Mac: ‘Pack Your Bags and Go Home’
Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie were close friends for years. Still, Nicks happily supported McVie's decision to retire from Fleetwood Mac.
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Frank Sinatra Took a Sledgehammer to JFK’s Helipad After a Snub by the President
Frank Sinatra and John F. Kennedy were friends, but Kennedy's advisors wanted the president to keep his distance. Sinatra didn't handle this well.
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Dolly Parton Once Said She Didn’t Want the ‘Responsibility’ of Being a ‘Beautiful Woman’
Dolly Parton said she doesn't consider herself a natural beauty. She also shared she didn't want fans to think of her as beautiful. She explained she didn't want the responsibility.
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Frank Sinatra’s Early Audiences Were Paid to Cheer — Not That He Needed It
Frank Sinatra's popularity can't be disputed. Early on, though, his publicist was cautious and decided to pay audiences to boost popularity.
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Frank Sinatra Got the Name ‘Scarface’ for Scars He Had Since Infancy
Frank Sinatra's fans called him Ol' Blue Eyes, but his schoolmates called him Scarface. His scars came from his difficult delivery as a newborn.
