Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism
bbc.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Fans gathered at Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star to pay tribute to the country music legend, as reported by BBC's LA correspondent Shaimaa Khalil.
- Angélique Kidjo, a musical icon from Benin, discussed with the BBC the significance of Africa and Africans in shaping global music, highlighting her historic Hollywood Walk of Fame recognition.
- A new indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, making him eligible for the death penalty, though the state has paused executions and prosecutors have not confirmed if they will seek it.
- Hollywood films are increasingly embracing themes of sex and sexuality, with recent movies like I Want Your Sex and The Invite exploring these topics in bold and provocative ways, reversing a period when mainstream cinema largely avoided such content.
