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Jul- 2024 -18 July
Dollywood Shares Urgent Update After Park’s Shock Closure
Dolly Parton's beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Since 1986, the country singer has been as renowned as the namesake of the Tennessee theme park as she has her iconic tracks “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Located in the mountain town of Pigeon Forge, the park has evolved over the years from the stereotypical line
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18 July
Richard Simmons’ Death Under Police Investigation
In the 1980s, many people who wanted to lose some weight and get in shape turned to legendary fitness icon Richard Simmons and his exciting workout videos. What made Simmons' workout videos so popular was that they were not typical videos that included things like push-ups, sit-ups, and weightlifting. Simmons knew that people would be more inclined to keep exercising and getting healthy if they en
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18 July
Jack Black Ends 30-Year Career Over Trump Assassination “Joke”
Jack Black has canceled “all future creative plans” for his beloved rock band Tenacious D and canceled their ongoing tour after partner Kyle Gass made a “joke” regarding the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Credit: New Line Cinema Tenacious D was performing in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday when founding member/guitarist/vocalist Kyle Gass was
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18 July
Cast Members Condemn Disney Park, Security Called to ‘Shut It Down!
Disneyland Resort security got involved in yesterday's protest outside the iconic theme park. Yesterday was a big day for Disneyland as the resort celebrated 69 years since Walt Disney opened the company's first-ever theme park. Debuting to guests in 1955, Disneyland Park was a first-of-its-kind experience; somewhere adults and kids could have fun in equal measure, with every attraction “plu
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18 July
Final Decision: Disney Officially Replaces Johnny Depp
A recent decision out of Disneyland Resort has some guests convinced that the Mouse officially replaced Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. The change comes weeks after Disneyland Park premiered its updated Fantasmic!, which closed for over a year after a devastating animatronic fire in 2023. Disney Parks fans were excited to see refreshed versions of their favorite scenes, including one inspired
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18 July
Rebel Wilson Faces Lawsuit Over Serious Sexual Harassment and Embezzlement Allegations
In 2011, Australian actress Rebel Wilson exploded onto the scene when she played Brynn in the hit comedy Bridesmaids. Although she had appeared in a number of Australian television shows prior to that, American audiences fell in love with her dry sense of humor and sarcastic wit. Since then, she has starred in a lot of hit movies, including Pitch Perfect (2012), How to Be Single (2016), Isn't It R
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18 July
Taylor Swift To Take Helm of Major Florida Attraction, Sources Say
Pop superstar Taylor Swift is set to take over a major Central Florida attraction. It's no exaggeration to say that Taylor Swift is one of the most famous names on the planet right now. The singer – who is currently in the second year of her worldwide Eras Tour – was dubbed TIME Person of the Year 2023, having “perfected her craft—not just with her music, but in her position as the master st
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18 July
Disney World Puppy Death Case Escalates, Authorities Demand Extradition
WARNING: The following Disney article mentions and/or discusses topics that may be distressing for certain audiences. Reader discretion is advised. Disney Guests were horrified and saddened earlier this year when four puppies were discovered in a vehicle outside Disney World, the victims of terrible animal neglect that resulted in the death of one. Now, Orlando authorities are demanding that the p
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18 July
Tower of Terror Shuts Down After Reported Death on 30-Year-Old Disney Ride
This month, Disney cast members unexpectedly halted operations on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror after an alleged death on the ride. After fleeing the Walt Disney World Resort attraction, an impacted guest spoke out on social media. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and its Disneyland Resort counterpart, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission—BREAKOUT!, have been hosts to numerous terrifying incident
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17 July
Dollywood Shuts Down Entire Theme Park Effective Immediately
Dolly Parton's beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the eponymous theme park co-owned by country music icon Dolly Parton. Since opening in 1986, the park has grown into one of Tennessee's most popular attractions, blending the traditional crafts, food, and music of Appalachia with thrill rides such as Light
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