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- ▸Parton's niece Jada Star and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis said the country artist was proud to sing in Welsh. — BBC Culture
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Dolly Parton's Welsh Jolene released
A recording of Dolly Parton singing Jolene in Welsh was released after her death, with her niece and a Welsh singer noting her pride in the performance.
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Christiane Amanpour Exits CNN
Christiane Amanpour announced she will leave CNN in June after 43 years.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Amanpour has been with CNN for 43 years. — The A.V. Club, Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
- ▸Her departure comes after David Ellison's Skydance took control of CNN. — The A.V. Club, DW
- ▸CNN head Mark Thompson personally appealed to Amanpour to stay during months of high-stakes talks. — The Daily Beast
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Richard Riehle Dies at 78
Actor Richard Riehle, known for Office Space and The Fugitive, died at age 78.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Richard Riehle appeared in Office Space and The Fugitive. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts, Forbes
- ▸Riehle starred in more than 400 screen projects. — The A.V. Club
- ▸Riehle's credits include Bridesmaids and Star Trek. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
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Netflix Lays Off Film Chief Dan Lin
Netflix laid off its head of film Dan Lin following the streamer's major layoffs the previous week.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Dan Lin was Netflix's head of film. — The A.V. Club, Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
- ▸Lin was the second big executive to leave Netflix. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
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Jon Stewart Extends Daily Show Contract
Jon Stewart will remain at The Daily Show through 2028, it was announced.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Jon Stewart will remain as The Daily Show host through the 2028 presidential election. — The A.V. Club, Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
- ▸Stewart returned to The Daily Show in February 2024. — The A.V. Club