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September 25, 2026 - Week in Review: Dolly Parton Day, Charles Spencer v. King Charles, and Choosin' Texas
On this edition of The Culture Show, Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley, and Culture Show contributor Lisa Simmons, go over the week’s top arts and culture headlines, which include:
Dolly Parton’s estate is battling her nephew Bryan Seaver, her former head of security, over allegations of threats, demands for money and attempts to damage the Parton brand. Seaver denies the claims; the estate is seeking a restraining order.
Charles Spencer’s new bestseller, Swan Song, is stirring fresh royal controversy. Princess Diana’s brother accuses King Charles of callousness after her death; Buckingham Palace…
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