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Tributes have poured in for Dolly Parton, the pioneering country music singer, songwriter and actor who has died aged 80. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian deputy features editor Jenny Stevens ...

We need some new leadership,’ says the Democratic nominee for governor in Iowa, Rob Sand ...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, It and Legend actor has died aged 80 – we look back at his career ...