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October 2, 2026

George Lucas Reveals He Planned To Direct Three More ‘Star Wars’ Movies Before Retiring

After the release of the first Star Wars movie back in 1977, director George Lucas earned his spot among the most visionary directors of all time. With Episode IV: A New Hope, he kickstarted a whole universe of characters and plot lines that resulted in the biggest film franchise ever. But after penning five more movies and directing three of these, Lucas stepped back.

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September 25, 2026

How the 2026 Bumbershoot Arts Programming Made the Festival a Creative Success [Interview]

The Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival 2026 recently concluded two days of incredible music, art, and culture at the famous Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington. Packed with big-name musical acts like Turnstile, Death Cab for Cutie, Lucy Dacus, and Orville Peck, the festival has another component that makes this yearly event so special: its visual arts programming.

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September 8, 2026

Dolly Parton Estate Will Honor the Late Singer With “Dollyfest” Instead of a Public Memorial

After the announcement of Dolly Parton’s death, those she touched with her music and goodwill felt overwhelming grief. Many visited her statue in her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, and left flowers at her star on Hollywood Boulevard, while others shared their feelings in long, heartfelt online tributes. Now, the Dolly Parton estate has announced Dollyfest, a star-studded festival, giving fans a place to gather and celebrate Parton’s life together.

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August 28, 2026

Buckingham Palace Honors Dolly Parton With a Guard Band Performance of ‘9 to 5’

Dolly Parton may have grown up in a tiny town in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains, but the late country music icon’s influence was felt around the world. The British Royal Family recently paid tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter and philanthropist with a special performance of her beloved hit “9 to 5,” performed by the Coldstream Guards band in front of Buckingham Palace in London.

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