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☆ I visited Dollywood's sister theme park in the Ozark mountains. The hidden gem's attractions and food were just as good as Disney's.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Carly Caramanna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewOne of my favorite hidden-gem theme parks is Silver Dollar City, nestled in the Ozark Mountains in Branson, Missouri. Both are owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, though Silver Dollar City opened first in 1960. I've visited theme parks all over the world and this now ranks as one of my favorites. There are also unique attractions at Silver Dollar City that I haven't experienced anywhere else — Grandfather's Mansion was one of my favorites. The food is fantastic and uniqueCarly CaramannaI'm a big foodie — especially at theme parks — and I was happy this park's eats lived up to the hype.

Persons: —, It's, I've, Carly Caramanna, I'd, Carly Caramanna It's, Carly Caramanna Grandfather's, that's, Carly Caramanna I'm, Delilah's, Dickens, Carol, An, Ward, She's, Dolly Parton's Organizations: Service, Dollar, Herschend Family Entertainment, Dollar City, Disney, Business, Silver Dollar, Marvel Locations: Ozark, Branson , Missouri, touristy, Branson there's

☆ The O.J. Simpson White Bronco Is Now a Museum Piece. In Tennessee.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Beth Braden | Emily Cochrane | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Tyler Starrett was on vacation with his family in Pigeon Forge, about 35 miles from Knoxville in eastern Tennessee, when they learned on Thursday that O.J. Simpson had died. They had heard that one of the key artifacts of the Simpson case happened to be on display nearby at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum: the 1993 white Ford Bronco that Simpson fled from the police in, just days after the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson, his former wife, and Ronald L. Goldman. “If the Bronco is here in Pigeon Forge, why don’t we go see it?” Starrett, 23, said. Pigeon Forge, best known for Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park, is at first glance not an obvious home for such a relic.

Persons: Tyler Starrett, O.J, Simpson, Ford Bronco, Nicole Brown Simpson, Ronald L, Goldman, ” Starrett, Starrett, Dolly Organizations: Alcatraz East Crime, Ford, Bronco, Alcatraz East Crime Museum Locations: Pigeon Forge, Knoxville, Tennessee, Alcatraz, Pigeon, Southern California, Nashville, San Francisco Bay

☆ I went to Dollywood for the first time. These 7 things surprised me.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Clementine Fletcher | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've only seen one sign to Dollywood so far." And while we were actually on the right road, it seemed to illustrate a theme: I'd expected a LOT more Dolly Parton imagery at the park than there actually was. To be sure, it has Dollywood branding throughout (including a lot of images of butterflies, which are beloved by Dolly) and musical performances in various venues at various times. We caught a Dolly Parton singalong, for example. Dollywood feels less about Dolly herself and more about showcasing how her native Tennessee has influenced her and what it has to offer.

Persons: Clementine Fletcher, Parton, Dolly, Dolly Parton, we'd, Dollywood Organizations: Dollywood Foundation Locations: Sevierville, Tennessee

Buckle up, cowpoke: On Wednesday, Beyoncé shared the track list for her forthcoming album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter." There's also mention of “Dolly P” — likely a reference to Dolly Parton — and a track titled “Jolene," a reference to one of Parton's best-known songs. Earlier this month, in an interview with Knox News celebrating the seasonal opening of her amusement park Dollywood, Parton said she thinks Beyoncé has recorded a cover of her 1973 hit. “Well, I think she has,” she said. “I think she’s recorded ‘Jolene’ and I think it’s probably gonna be on her country album, which I’m very excited about that.”Photos You Should See View All 60 ImagesThe track list also mentions “Smoke Hour Willie Nelson,” but it is not immediately clear if Nelson is involved with the project.

Persons: Buckle, Beyoncé, Carter, Carter ”, ”, “, Linda Martell, There's, Dolly, Dolly Parton, Jolene, Parton, Jolene ’, Willie Nelson, Nelson Organizations: Ole Opry, Knox News Locations: Louisiana, ”

☆ Dolly Parton tells Gen Z workers: find your dream 9-to-5 — and work hard
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewDolly Parton says the best way to succeed at your 9-to-5 is to find your dream and stick to it. AdvertisementSpeaking to Business Insider about her advice for Gen Z workers, Parton recalls a quote she once shared on X. "And if those dreams come true, then you make deals with people. " Since 2022, Parton has been working with Duncan Hines and its parent company, Conagra, to release Dolly-branded cake mixes. Dolly Parton has put her name to a range of Duncan Hines baking mixes.

Persons: —, Dolly Parton, Parton, Sandollar, Sandy Gallin, Gen, Kevin Mazur, Duncan Hines, Jolene, JB Rowland, That's, I've, you've Organizations: Service, Business, Sandollar Productions, Entertainment, Herschend Enterprises, Company, Roll Hall of Fame Locations: Pigeon Forge , Tennessee, Dollywood

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ten of the top albums of the year, as chosen by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman. Instead of embracing the antiquated practice of ranking very different albums against one another, we're celebrating the best next to the best. Leading the charge is Peso Pluma, whose third studio album, “Génesis,” became the highest-charting regional Mexican album of all time. “Hackney Diamonds,” The Rolling StonesPrior to “Hackney Diamonds,” the Rolling Stones hadn’t released an album of original material in 18 years. AP's Jocelyn Noveck put it best: This album is their best new work in decades — tight, focused, full of heart and swagger.

Persons: Maria Sherman, “ Barbie, “, Carín León, ”, Pluma, Olivia Rodrigo, Rodrigo, —, Joan Didion, ” Rodrigo, “ Lucky, Megan Moroney Let’s, Morgan Wallen’s “, Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman’s, Megan Moroney, Taylor Swift, Charlie Watts, Andrew Watt, Post Malone, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, AP's Jocelyn Noveck, Raven, Kelela, Shaadi Devereaux, ” Karol G, reggaetón, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Rauw Alejandro, Karol G's, there's, Ojos, Shakira, It’s, Carlos Niño, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar’s, Arlo, Arlo Parks Organizations: ANGELES, Associated Press, banda, Tennessee, “ Hackney, Ojos Ferrari, Sun, Chicago, NFL, Carolinas, — Locations: Mexican, Mexico, Kelela, Será, Puerto Rican, Panamanian, , New York, Colombian, “ Carolina, California, Sunbeams, ”

Representatives for the company declined to comment on its business. In the days after Mr. Buffett’s death, retail and marketing experts said his legacy would continue to lure his fans — known as Parrot Heads, along with their children, called parakeets — and others to his businesses. “It’s definitely a lifestyle associated with him and his personality and his music that he created,” said Barbara Kahn, a professor of marketing at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. But, she said, because his business is “bigger than just that, it could definitely live on.”Mr. Buffett’s original idea for Margaritaville was “to expand the opportunity for as many people to experience the lifestyle immortalized in his iconic song as possible,” according to the statement on the company’s website. The company had $2.2 billion in gross annual revenue last year.

Persons: Buffett’s, —, It’s, ”, Barbara Kahn, Mr, Margaritaville, Dolly Parton Organizations: Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Locations: Belize, Pigeon Forge, Tenn

☆ Dolly Parton says she 'never' wants to retire: 'I'll just hopefully drop dead on stage'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"I'll just hopefully drop dead in the middle of a song on stage someday, hopefully one I've written." But, Parton said, a few things could convince her to stop working after 60-plus years in the music industry. "As long as I'm able to work, as long as my health is good, and my husband is good," she said. "I have new dreams every day … I've got lots of dreams," Parton said of her future aspirations, noting that she wants to have her own network television show, as well as her own makeup and wig lines. Part of what motivates Parton to keep working, she added, is wanting to see all of her professional goals through to the end.

Persons: Dolly Parton, she'd, Parton, I'm, she's, Tony, Dolly, I've, you've Organizations: Grand Ole Opry, Foundation, Imagination, Moderna

☆ 911 dispatchers say skiers are accidentally setting off Apple's new crash-detection technology without realizing, triggering emergency calls
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Emergency dispatchers in a Utah county told local news that they're seeing more accidental 911 calls from skiers. Dispatchers told KSL.com the calls are from Apple devices with a new crash-detection feature. Apple's crash-detection technology sends users a message with an alarm sound if it detects a crash. Even with accidental triggering of the technology, the report highlights that dispatchers still view the crash-detection technology as a positive, and recommend people keep it turned on. The crash-detection feature has also set off accidental 911 calls for users who were riding roller coasters, The Wall Street Journal reported in October.

☆ Dolly Parton receives $100 million award from Jeff Bezos: 'I will do my best to do good things with this money'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bezos began giving out the award in 2021, and the prize includes $100 million to be distributed within 10 years. Bezos chose Parton this year because "she gives with her heart," he explained in a video posted to his Twitter account. Upon receiving the award, Parton thanked Bezos, saying "I will do my best to do good things with this money." Over the years, Parton has donated money to a number of charitable causes, including education, Covid research and animal preservation. Bezos is also entering the world of charitable giving and has pledged to donate the majority of his $122 billion net worth.

☆ Jeff Bezos is giving Dolly Parton $100 million to donate to charities of her choice
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Jeff Bezos announced Dolly Parton as the latest recipient of his Courage and Civility award . Courage and Civility award Bezos will give the musician $100 million to donate to charities of her choosing. He wrote in the caption: "We've just announced a new Courage and Civility award recipient — @DollyParton, who leads with her heart, and will put this $100 million award to great use helping so many people. In 2019 the Amazon founder donated $100 million to help tackle homelessness and allowed the charities to choose how they spend the funds. It is not yet known which charities Parton plans to give donations to.

☆ Dolly Parton receives $100 million award from Jeff Bezos
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Rich Mckay | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 13 (Reuters) - Country music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton received a $100 million prize from the "Bezos Courage & Civility Award" given by Amazon.com (AMZN.O) founder, billionaire Jeff Bezos, an honor that recognizes leaders who "pursue solutions with courage and civility," he said online. Bezos, who is also the owner of the space rocket company Blue Origin, announced the award on Friday along with his longtime partner, news anchor Lauren Sanchez. "We can’t wait to see all the good that you’re going to do with this $100 million award," she said. Did you say $100 million?" She donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University's Medical Center to help develop a vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

☆ Dolly Parton receives $100 million Courage and Civility Award from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Chloe Melas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Dolly Parton is the latest recipient of the Bezos Courage and Civility Award. “We can’t wait to see all the good that you’re going to do with this $100 million award, @DollyParton.”Parton, who has donated to various causes for decades, publicly thanked Bezos and Sanchez on Twitter. I will do my best to do good things with this money,” Parton tweeted. Among her philanthropic efforts in her home state of Tennessee, Parton also created the Dolly Parton Scholarship, which provides $15,000 to recipients towards a college education. Last year, Bezos awarded $100 million each to CNN contributor Van Jones and chef José Andrés.

☆ Apple's new crash detection feature for the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch is calling 911 when people ride roller coasters
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-09 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Apple recently introduced crash detection for iPhone 14 and Apple Watch. Crash detection is calling 911 when users go on roller coaster rides, WSJ and Coaster101 report. The feature, which works on the new iPhone 14 and Apple Watches, is supposed to detect severe car crashes, and help users reach emergency services. Emergency services responded to the park, but didn't see any such incident, per a 911 report cited by the Journal. The Warren County Communications Center, which received the call, gave the Journal six such recordings of unnecessary crash detection calls it received, spurred by rides at Kings Island.

☆ Airbnb hosts say they're fed up with how the vacation-rental platform treats them and favors guests. Some are planning to 'strike' or even quit Airbnb altogether.
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-18 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The host, Ryan Villines, is organizing a boycott, encouraging hosts to "snooze" their listings. Like Johnson, many Airbnb hosts and property managers are frustrated by what they describe as the vacation-rental platform's tendency to favor guests in disputes. Liz DeBold Fusco, an Airbnb spokesperson, said the new policy was meant to provide "greater flexibility" to hosts and guests. After outrage from hosts, Airbnb walked back the reimbursement component, but hosts said it's too little, too late. Airbnb host Ryan Villines is "snoozing" his listings in Missouri and Montana as a protest.

☆ Dolly Parton's morning routine: 'I’m a very early riser. I’m almost always up for good around 3 a.m.'
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-08 | by ( Taylor Locke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

So, how does Parton find the time to do it all? "I'm a very, very, very early riser," Parton told RuPaul Charles in an interview for Marie Claire. "I'm always, almost always up for good around 3 a.m."Don't miss: The best credit cards for building creditTypically, she goes to bed "pretty early, but I'm up and down," she said. The first thing Parton does when she wakes up is pray. "But usually, if I'm on the job, I'll take a little power nap" during the day, Parton said.

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