Following a plea from her sister for prayers from her fans, Dolly Parton — who recently postponed her six-date Caesars Palace residency for 9 months due to “health challenges” — posted a video to Instagram and YouTube assuring everyone that “I ain’t dead yet.
“I know lately, everybody thinks I’m sicker than I am,” the 79-year-old said while seated on the set for a Grand Ole Opry commercial. “I wanted to put everybody’s mind at ease, those of you who were concerned, which I appreciate, and I appreciate your prayers…
“But I want you to know that I’m OK.”
Parton still didn’t specify what her “health challenges” were, and she shouldn’t have to. All she said was that she was undergoing medical treatments near her home in Nashville for them.
Does Anybody Really Know What Year It is?
We ask because Chicago is killing it in Vegas 55 years after their breakthrough hit, “25 or 6 to 4.”
The jazz-rock fusionists announced Thursday the extension of their Venetian Theatre residency to a ninth year with nine more shows: February 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 and 28, 2026.
Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. PT Friday, October 17 via Ticketmaster. And, speaking of what year this is, they start at $49.95.
A CitiCard presale begins 10 a.m. Monday, October 13.
Jackpot for 311 Fans
311 is bringing its fan celebration, “311 Day,” back to town March 7-8. The alt-rock vets will headline two nights of completely different live sets at Dolby Live at Park MGM, including a collaborative performance with the Blue Man Group on select songs.
The festival will also feature a 311 museum and other yet-to-be announced Vegas-wide activations.
The band’s messaging says that this will be 12th “311 Day” held in Las Vegas, though we could only find documentation of eight (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024). Other locations have included New Orleans and aboard cruise ships.
For tickets and more deets, visit 311day.com.
Stock & Roll
Queens of the Stone Age, the Black Crowes and Neon Trees will perform at the third annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) festival, the major aftermarket auto event celebrating car culture and music. Engines start Friday, November 7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Tickets are available now at semafest.com.
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