Dolly Parton's Husband Carl Dean Dies at 82, Jay-Z Files Lawsuit Against Rape Accuser and Attorneys, Mamma Mia! to Launch Broadw

Dolly Parton's Husband Carl Dean Dies at 82, Jay-Z Files Lawsuit Against Rape Accuser and Attorneys, Mamma Mia! to Launch Broadw

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly six decades, dies at 82.

Dean's passing was revealed in a post on Parton's social media with a statement provided by Dolly herself, writing, 'Carl and I spent many wonderful years together.

Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.

Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.'

The couple met before Dolly's rise to fame, marrying in 1966, two years after they began dating.

During their marriage, Dean inspired many of Parton's most iconic songs, including 'Jolene' and 'From Here to the Moon and Back.'

A cause of death has yet to be revealed.

Jay-Z files lawsuit against anonymous rape accuser and attorneys, claiming defamation.

The filing comes nearly five months after Jay-Z was named in an anonymous lawsuit involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs, where the two were accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.

The unnamed accuser and their attorneys voluntarily dismissed the suit on February 14.

Jay-Z, also known as Shawn Carter, has since come forward, denying the allegations and has now taken legal action against the Jane Doe and her attorneys, Tony Buzbee and David Fortney.

The newly filed lawsuit, which was proposed on March 3, cites malicious prosecution, abuse of process, civil conspiracy, and defamation.

Mamma Mia!

To return to Broadway this summer for limited engagement.

After a decade away from the Great White Way, Mamma Mia!

Is returning to the Broadway stage.

The musical, featuring the music of Swedish pop group ABBA, spent a record-breaking 14 years on Broadway before its closure in 2015, making it the 9th longest-running show in Broadway's history.

The iconic musical will make its big return at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it originally debuted in 2001.

The strictly limited revival will begin previews on August 2, 2025, and will continue its run through February 1, 2026.

Tickets are set to go on sale on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET.

Casting will be announced at a later date.

National Sons Day is recognized.

Celebrated annually on March 4, National Sons Day honors men young and old and encourages parents to show appreciation for their boys.

National Sons Day was established in 2018 to mirror the celebration of National Daughters Day, which takes place in September.

Show appreciation for your son or grandson today by calling them, sending them a heartfelt text, or sharing your appreciation for them on social media.

National Pancake Day is celebrated.

While the exact history behind pancakes may be a little foggy, the ancient Greeks and Romans are believed to have developed them.

Some of the earliest documented pancake recipes consisted of wheat, honey, and sour milk.

Today, pancakes are one of the most beloved breakfasts around the globe.

They are often paired with fruits such as blueberries and bananas, chocolate chips, and maple syrup.

In today's birthday news: Director Adrian Lyne turns 84, actress Catherine O'Hara 71, actor Mykelti Williamson 68, actress Patricia Heaton 67, Lemonheads singer/guitarist Evan Dando 58, and musician/actor Chaz Bono is 56.