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Charles Leclerc’s forced retirement in the Spanish Grand Prix cost rapper Drake £186,000 as the artist had a hefty bet on the outcome of the race.Drake placed an almighty bet on the Ferrari star to land the spoils in Barcelona, making use of his partnership with cryptocurrency platform Stake to back Leclerc. He announced his punt with an Instagram post that read: “First F1 bet, let's see how it goes.”But Drake’s woeful luck on the day may mean it is the last time that he tries to multiply his money through gambling on F1.

Dolly Parton was 'so shocked' to hear her close friend and country music peer Naomi Judd had passed away.The Jolene hitmaker has paid a touching tribute to the late singer, who was the same age as Dolly, 76, when she passed away following a battle with her mental health last week.Dolly says she and Naomi were 'very similar' and loved the same things, while the late star and her daughters, Ashley and Wynonna, have been like sisters to her.The blonde beauty also said she 'will always love' Naomi. Sad times:Dolly Parton was 'so shocked' to hear her close friend and country music peer Naomi Judd had passed away.

she wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post, calling Naomi’s daughters Ashley and Wynonna her “sisters.”“Congratulations Wynonna for you and your mom being inducted into the Hall of Fame yesterday,” Parton, 76, continued. “I am sorry I couldn’t be there but I can hear Naomi saying now, ‘Oh well, a day late and a Dolly short.'”She ended her note with her iconic signature, complete with a butterfly at the end of her name, concluding her message with: “Just know that I will always love you.”Both Naomi and Wynonna were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday, following Naomi’s passing, reportedly caused by suicide.At the induction ceremony, Ashley and Wynonna appeared, tearing up as they spoke on behalf of their late mother.“I didn’t prepare anything tonight because I knew mom would probably talk the most,” Wynonna, 57, said.

Dolly Parton has shared her heartache following the death of her "sister", country music legend Naomi Judd, who died on Saturday aged 76.MORE: Carrie Underwood leads tributes to country legend Naomi JuddDolly took to Instagram to post a touching tribute to the late singer, writing: "I was so shocked to hear about Naomi's passing. Naomi and I were close. We were very similar.

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Dolly Parton paid tribute to Naomi Judd via social media on Monday.

Grace & Frankie is coming to an end. While fans are surely sad to see the mature-leaning scripted series conclude, there is one last surprise viewers can expect as they tune in to catch the final episodes.During an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Grace & Frankie star Jane Fonda teased a high-profile cameo fans will enjoy in the last episodes.“It’s not just that Dolly joins us,” the Oscar-winning actress began, “it’s the way that she is brought into the story that will knock your socks off.” Before she finished sharing, Fonda added, “It is so beautiful and so moving and unique.

Warning: “Grace & Frankie” spoilers ahead.Good heavens!Friday marked the series finale episode drop of Netflix’s golden years comedy “Grace & Frankie” — one of the most successful senior-centered shows on television since “The Golden Girls.”With the series coming to an end after seven seasons, stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin have blessed fans with a guest appearance by icon and friend Dolly Parton.The country queen joined her “9 to 5” co-stars for the ending of their beloved show, portraying “Heaven’s Gatekeeper.”The finale sees Fonda and Tomlin’s characters (Grace and Frankie, respectively) party with their friends and family for Frankie’s son Coyote (Ethan Embry) and fiancée Jessica’s (Christine Woods) commitment ceremony. However, while Grace sips away at her signature martini she drops it onto Frankie’s microphone, and fatal electrocution sends the two women straight to the pearly gates.

SPOILER ALERT! Do not read until you’ve binged the seventh and final season of Grace and Frankie on Netflix. 

Dolly Parton, 76, has made a surprising U-turn after her request for the withdrawal of her nomination from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The country singer, who was one of the artists nominated this year, has now said she would “gracefully” accept the induction.She had released a statement on March 14 asking to be taken off the list of nominees.The Jolene hitmaker had been selected among a number of big industry names, including Eminem, Duran Duran and Beck.But, speaking on NPR’s radio programme Morning Edition, Dolly has now revealed the reason behind her U-turn.She explained that she had previously thought only rock musicians could be awarded the coveted honour.Dolly also confirmed she would now accept the induction if fans voted for her.When asked what she would do if she won, Dolly said: “I’ll accept gracefully and I’ll accept it because the fans vote.”She went on: “It was always my belief that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was for people in rock music.“I have found out lately that it’s not necessarily that.“But if they can’t go there to be recognised, where do they go?“So, I just felt like I was taking away from someone that maybe deserved it certainly more than me, because I never considered myself a rock artist.”“But obviously, there’s more to it than that,” the legendary artist concluded.Fans appeared delighted to find out Dolly had changed her mind as they took to Twitter to discuss her latest decision.Xtitan92 said: “I feel like Dolly would accept this possible award for her fans.“She knows she doesn't need this award but she'll do it for her fans because that's the kind of person Dolly is.”Samfromthevault added: “Glad she understood the meaning of this honor and took what she deserves.”In her initial

Dolly Parton has seemingly backtracked on turning down a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, explaining that she thought the honour was just for ‘people in rock music’.Last month, the Jolene singer took her fans by surprise when she rejected the chance to receive the prestigious recognition after receiving a nomination.At the time, the 76-year-old explained that she didn’t feel that she’d ‘earned’ the place, writing in a statement: ‘I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out.’However, after learning that it isn’t just rock musicians who can be inducted into the Hall of Fame – with previous inductees including Madonna, Janet Jackson and Jay-Z – she admitted that she had changed her tune.While speaking to NPR, she was asked what she would do if she were still to be inducted, despite her prior refusal.‘Well, I’ll accept gracefully. I would just say thanks and I’ll accept it because the fans vote,’ she said.‘But when I said that, it was always my belief that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was for the people in rock music, and I have found out lately that it’s not necessarily that.

Dolly Parton has changed her tune on herRock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.The country superstar, 76,told NPR'sMorning Edition on Friday that she will now 'accept gracefully’if she's voted into the Class of 2022.The Jolene hitmaker explained that her previous attempt to withdraw from the honor was due to a misunderstanding: 'It was always my belief that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was for people in rock music. I have found out lately it’s not necessarily that.' Happy to accept:Dolly Parton, 76, has changed her mind about her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination and will now 'accept gracefully’ if she wins: Pictured on March 7, 2022The iconic singer, whose career has spanned five decades, went on to explain that she initially felt like she would be taking something away from someone who might have deserved it more.

Well, she never said she wouldn’t accept it: Dolly Parton, who last month said she didn’t feel she had “earned the right” to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, reiterated today that she would, indeed, “accept gracefully” if voting goes her way.

Dolly Parton has reversed her stance on being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and said she will accept the honour should she be voted in.The country icon is among the shortlist for this year’s inductees, alongside the likes of Eminem, Kate Bush, Beck, Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Rage Against The Machine, A Tribe Called Quest, Carly Simon, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, New York Dolls, Dionne Warwick, MC5, Devo and Pat Benatar.Last month (March 14), Parton shared a statement saying that, while she was “extremely flattered and grateful” to be in the running, she didn’t feel that she had “earned the right”. “I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out,” she wrote.However, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has not removed the musician’s name from the ballot.

previously refusing a nomination from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the country singer, 76, is now saying she will happily welcome a nod.In a new interview with NPR’s “Morning Edition,” the banana cake entrepreneur declared that she will receive the honor if she’s voted in. “I’ll accept gracefully,” she said.

Dolly Parton made her long-awaited guest appearance on the series finale -- finally completing the  reunion with her friends and co-stars, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin!In the finale, which debuted Friday on Netflix, Parton made her cameo as what else? An angel. She appears in an all-white office building, aka the afterlife, following a mishap during Coyote's wedding which leads to Grace (Fonda) and Frankie (Tomlin) accidentally electrocuting themselves.At first, the pair mistake her for God, with Frankie opining, «You look just like I knew you would!»«I'm not the Almighty,» Parton's character, named Agnes, assures. «Just a working-class angel.

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched the final episodes of “Grace and Frankie,” now streaming on Netflix.It’s the end of the road for “Grace and Frankie.” The longest-running Netflix original series dropped its final 12 hours on Friday, bringing the total count to 94 episodes. The comedy, created by Marta Kauffman, followed Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda’s Grace Hanson and Frankie Bergstein who became friends after their husbands revealed they were in love with each other.During the last episode, Sol (Sam Waterston) helped Robert (Martin Sheen) through his memory loss, bringing him back to the hotel where they shared their first kiss in the elevator.

Coleen Nolan's sister Linda Nolan, took to social media with a wonderful photo on Friday and her resemblance to Dolly Parton is uncanny!MORE: Linda Nolan shares new update amid cancer treatmentThe former singer took to Twitter to draw her followers' attention to a glamorous snap of her waxwork at Madame Tussauds.WATCH: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan talks Linda and Anne's cancer diagnosisCaptioning the image, the 63-year-old wrote: "As you can see, my @MadameTussauds waxwork took some inspiration from @DollyParton! #FlashbackFriday."MORE: Coleen Nolan reunites with sisters amid health battleSEE: Linda Nolan reveals her 'heart aches' in moving post about sister BernieDespite donning vibrant red hair, the star's lifelike figure, who is dressing in a figure-hugging glittery dress, looks incredibly similar to the country singing legend.As you can see, my @MadameTussauds waxwork took some inspiration from @DollyParton!

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are opening up about welcoming Dolly Parton onto the Grace & Frankie set.

Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh has told NME what their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2022 nomination means to them, joking that if the band are inducted they intend to commemorate the historic honour by being buried next to the museum in Cleveland, Ohio.The new wave pioneers were previously nominated for entry in both 2018 and 2021, and Mothersbaugh is hoping that being up for entry alongside the likes of Eminem, Kate Bush and Beck this year will see them finally among the big names in the hallowed hall.“On one hand, I like John Lydon’s view. When he was asked: ‘What would it mean to be inducted?’, he replied: ‘I’d be wondering what we did wrong’,” Mothersbaugh told NME.

HunterGirl dazzled during a performance of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” on “American Idol” Monday night.

 is coming to an end and Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are already getting emotional. ET's Will Marfuggi spoke to Fonda and Tomlin at the show's ATAS premiere event in Hollywood over the weekend, where Tomlin said they were «sorry» to be finishing the series.«I am emotional now. We are sorry to finish it,» Tomlin admitted.