Daily Recap: Entertainment — 25 August 2026

Entertainment news is led by the death of Dolly Parton, one of the defining figures in American popular culture, prompting a look back at a career that bridged country music, film and philanthropy. Elsewhere, the day brings a mix of revivals, new trailers, a series cancellation a...

Dolly Parton dies at 80, her family announces. The singer, songwriter, actor and businesswoman becomes one of the most recognizable figures in country music and American entertainment, with a career that spans decades and reaches far beyond the genre through film, television, literacy work and philanthropy.

Parton’s legacy centers on a catalog of songs that help define modern country and crossover pop, including “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” and “9 to 5.” Her influence extends from songwriting and performance to public service, making her both a cultural icon and a widely admired philanthropist.

Sacha Baron Cohen revives Ali G in the first trailer for “Ali G: Who Iz I?,” bringing back the swaggering comic character after roughly two decades. The new project appears to follow the mockumentary-prank format associated with Baron Cohen’s earlier work, while also hinting at a new personal storyline for Ali G.

Apple TV unveils the trailer for “Brothers,” a comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves. The show turns on a disruption to their longtime friendship and sends them to McConaughey’s Texas ranch, where the pair’s bond is tested in close quarters.

Hulu cancels Mindy Kaling’s comedy “Not Suitable for Work” after one season. The single-camera series premieres in June and runs for nine episodes, but the streamer decides not to renew it, ending the show shortly after its first season.

Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” is set for a 20th anniversary deluxe reissue, expanding the landmark album with demos, B-sides and a live recording from her 2007 tour. The release revisits one of the most influential albums of the 2000s with rare and previously unreleased material.

Netflix releases the trailer for “Gandhari,” an action thriller starring Taapsee Pannu as a mother searching for her kidnapped daughter. The preview frames the film as a high-stakes rescue story, with Pannu’s character pushing into dangerous territory rather than waiting for outside help.

Queens of the Stone Age announce their ninth studio album, “Perfecth,” and release a new single, “Insignificant Other.” The song launches the band’s next album cycle and marks the return of new material as the group begins rolling out its latest project.