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Cultivate a Love of Books in Your Preschooler With the Help of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

LilSugar — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:15:16 PDT

Dolly Parton is mostly known for her big hair and her big hits, but the country music star also has a big heart! In 1996, she founded a non-profit organization in her home county in east Tennessee to foster a love of reading among her county’s preschool children and their families. She also wanted to ensure that every child would have books, regardless of their family’s income.

Fifteen years later, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - with the help and support of individual communities - is providing books to hundreds of thousands of children in hundreds of communities in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. A brand-new, age appropriate book is mailed to every registered child each month until their 5th birthday! Registering for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is free and it helps tots get excited about the magic that books can create!

Toddler Wears Boob and Butt Pads For Dolly Parton Costume

Tara Block — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:30:26 PDT

Little girls have been made to look like sexy women in a variety of disturbing ways during beauty pageants, but just when we thought we'd seen it all, last night's Toddlers & Tiaras managed to surprise us with a new one: boob and butt pads.

The mother of a 4-year-old contestant dressed her little girl in the same Dolly Parton costume she wore when she did beauty pageants - fake boobies and butt "enhancements" included. The mom claims this is her daughter's favorite costume, despite the girl having no clue who Dolly is and being embarrassed by the faux chest when other girls ask her about it. And what's worse, no one seems to find the butt-shaking routine and fake rack on a 4-year-old appalling; the judges call it "cute." Watch the video clip now, and tell us, do you think this is harmless fun or crossing the line?

Dolly Parton Would Give Reese Witherspoon a "Big Old Boob Job"

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:40:00 PDT

Dolly Parton is an irrepressible blond bundle of bonhomie and bon mots, and she's been talking up a hilarious storm lately. In an interview with UK magazine Q, she dished on everything from losing her wig and having a legendary bosom, to sawing Taylor Swift's legs off at the knee, to her thoughts on giving Reese Witherspoon enlarged assets. To see all the juiciest tidbits from the interview, just keep reading.

See Dolly Parton's Beauty Evolution

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:31:33 PST

Today Dolly Parton, one of my favorite people, turns 65 years old. While she certainly doesn't look her age, Dolly's whimsical, lively, and totally fun sense of style have been making their mark on American culture for decades now. Dolly's had some truly amazing, outrageous looks over the years, so in honor of her special day, I've gathered up 10 of my favorites. So raise a birthday toast to the Queen of Country, and check out some of her best moments.

Words of Wisdom From Dolly Parton on Her 65th Birthday

Colleen Barrett — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:35:10 PST

It's pretty hard not to love Dolly. She dresses like a tramp and makes no apologies for it, acknowledging it's made her millions. From poverty to country music queen to beauty icon, she's beloved not just for her music, but also for being brassy, sassy, and self-deprecatingly honest. Who better to take advice from?

On being a woman: "It's a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I'd be a drag queen."
On beauty: "You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!"
On bad press: "I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb . . . and I also know that I'm not blonde."

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Will You Be Watching The Nate Berkus Show?

CasaSugar — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:00:00 PDT

Oprah Winfrey is passing the torch onto her protégé interior designer Nate Berkus, who premiered his very own talk show, The Nate Berkus Show, on Monday. A talk show with a design twist, The Nate Berkus Show will air each each weekday in the afternoons. Berkus will chat with celebrity guests, surprise fans with home makeovers, offer interior design advice, and cover "uplifting stories of personal change." It's a bit like The Oprah Show meets Extreme Makeover all rolled into one. Will you be watching this Fall?

Link Time - Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton Make Noise

BuzzSugar — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:30:15 PDT

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Watch a preview of It's Always Sunny star Kaitlin Olson's web series! - PopWatch
11 ways The Situation could spend his $5 million (other than on hair gel) - Movieline
Kelly Cutrone may get a new TV project for MTV - Vulture
Mad Men-inspired sofas to make your living room '60s posh - CasaSugar
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Bella Donna: Dolly Parton

BellaSugar — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:00:07 PST

There is no one who seems to have as much fun with beauty, or as few pretensions about it, as Dolly. The 64-year-old doyenne of country music famously said: "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap." She's unapologetic about her style, whether she’s wearing gobs of glittery purple eyeliner with orange lipstick or a lacy, rhinestone-covered pink chiffon dress with a hip-high slit.

Dolly was raised poor in a dilapidated cabin in Locust Ridge, TN. She began writing songs when she was 7, then singing professionally to support her family when she was 13. As a teenager performing at the Grand Ole Opry, she met Johnny Cash, who told her to go where her heart took her and not care what others thought. She took that advice, and it paid off. To date, she’s had more top 10 albums than any other country singer, and more number-one hits than any other female artist.

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For other bons mots from Dolly, read more.

Lotsa Lashes: 21 of the Most Extreme Looks

BellaSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PDT

Back in 1919, famed makeup artist Max Factor invented false eyelashes to enhance the dramatic performances of leading Hollywood starlets. Since then, there's been a bevy of lashes from which to choose, with Shu Uemura leading the industry in the most fashion-forward styles. (Even I've gotten in on the action.) These "lotsa lashes" looks are always quite memorable. Who can forget Twiggy's batting lashes or Madonna's notorious $10,000 mink-and-diamond pair? See more now.

20 Groovy Looks From the Studio 54 Era

BellaSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:00:49 PDT

Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Studio 54 was the place to be. During its heyday, the Manhattan discothèque was notorious for its jet-setting crowd of celebrities and socialites, and among other things, its reputation for drugs and illicit sexual liaisons among some of those in attendance. All hedonism aside, it was also an era where fluffy hair, lots of makeup, and sparkled accessories reigned supreme. Check out some of these trendy hair and makeup stylings, along with a few more shots of other famous disco-goers, now.