Today's episode of Morning Tea is dedicated entirely to Dolly Parton, who died peacefully in Nashville on Tuesday at the age of 80.

We hear from her nephew Bryan Seaver's announcement, reflect on her extraordinary seven-decade career, her marriage to Carl Dean, the Imagination Library that has gifted over 250 million books to children around the world, and the tributes pouring in from Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Lily Tomlin and many more.

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see. Rest peacefully, Dolly. We will always love you.

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Today's episode of Morning Tea is dedicated entirely to Dolly Parton, who died peacefully in Nashville on Tuesday at the age of 80.
We hear from her nephew Bryan Seaver's announcement, reflect on her extraordinary seven-decade career, her marriage to Carl Dean, the Imagination Library that has gifted over 250 million books to children around the world, and the tributes pouring in from Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Lily Tomlin and many more.
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see. Rest peacefully, Dolly. We will always love you.
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MORNING TEA: Dolly Parton Has Passed Away At 80

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Today we're farewelling the truly irreplaceable Dolly Parton, and celebrating the parts of her legacy that don't always get the spotlight: the songwriting, the philanthropy, and the doors she kicked open for every female artist who came after her.

Plus, Taylor Swift just sat down for a rare, heavily-controlled interview, and if you listen closely, she's quietly told us exactly what's coming next. We're decoding the looking-back, the throughline she keeps returning to, and the very deliberate play she's making for one final piece of her legacy.

And for the obsessives: the Season 3 teaser for The Pitt has dropped, and the eagle-eyed clues buried in it - a changed timeline, a missing wedding ring, and one very welcome return have us spiralling ahead of January.

Read the celebrity tributes flowing in for Dolly Parton here. 

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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Today we're farewelling the truly irreplaceable Dolly Parton, and celebrating the parts of her legacy that don't always get the spotlight: the songwriting, the philanthropy, and the doors she kicked open for every female artist who came after her. Plus, Taylor Swift just sat down for a rare, heavily-controlled interview, and if you listen closely, she's quietly told us exactly what's coming next. We're decoding the looking-back, the throughline she keeps returning to, and the very deliberate play she's making for one final piece of her legacy. And for the obsessives: the Season 3 teaser for The Pitt has dropped, and the eagle-eyed clues buried in it - a changed timeline, a missing wedding ring, and one very welcome return have us spiralling ahead of January. Read the celebrity tributes flowing in for Dolly Parton <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DcfRGb2o4Ti/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1">here</a>.&nbsp; TAKE THE SPILL'S WEEKLY POP CULTURE QUIZ <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-spill-quiz-august-20-2026/">HERE</a>
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill">MOVE</a>.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included.<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe"> </a>Subscribe here to enter. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill&amp;utm_content=dreamworld-giveaway">T&amp;Cs apply</a>.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to<a href="http://veryperi.com.au/">&nbsp;veryperi.com.au</a> and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% THE END BITS
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Taylor Swift Just Dropped A Massive Clue About Her Next Move & The Enduring Legacy Of Dolly Parton

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Blake Lively is back with a sweet little hair tutorial, but the timing has everyone talking about the brutal report that her haircare brand is quietly "circling the drain," and the savage things said about her in leaked legal docs.

Plus, Khloe Kardashian has a new reality show, and we're deep diving why it might just signal the death of reality TV as we know it, despite having every ingredient that should've made it work.

And a quick love letter to the teen drama that's become our whole personality this month, now officially renewed for round two.

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Blake Lively is back with a sweet little hair tutorial, but the timing has everyone talking about the brutal report that her haircare brand is quietly "circling the drain," and the savage things said about her in leaked legal docs. Plus, Khloe Kardashian has a new reality show, and we're deep diving why it might just signal the death of reality TV as we know it, despite having every ingredient that should've made it work. And a quick love letter to the teen drama that's become our whole personality this month, now officially renewed for round two. TAKE THE SPILL'S WEEKLY POP CULTURE QUIZ <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-spill-quiz-august-20-2026/">HERE</a>
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A New Blake Lively Crisis, The Kardashians’ TV Mistake & Our Favourite New Show Of The Year

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This morning, Kit Harington is replacing Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter.  Plus, Harry and Meghan are officially moving back to the UK with Archie and Lilibet enrolled in a British school, and Meghan's Gentlemen acting comeback has apparently hit a wall before it even officially existed.

☕ Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter Season 2
☕ Martha Stewart gets cheeky with Off Campus star Belmont Cameli
☕ Skye Wheatley breaks her silence after being charged with drink driving 
☕ Jimmy Kimmel's wife reveals she thought dating her boss was a terrible idea
☕ Harry and Meghan are officially moving back to the UK
☕ Meghan Markle's reported Gentlemen role has reportedly been pulled due to intense UK backlash 

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Host & Producer: Ash London

Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast

This morning, Kit Harington is replacing Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter. &nbsp;Plus, Harry and Meghan are officially moving back to the UK with Archie and Lilibet enrolled in a British school, and Meghan's Gentlemen acting comeback has apparently hit a wall before it even officially existed.
☕ Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter Season 2 ☕ Martha Stewart gets cheeky with Off Campus star Belmont Cameli ☕ Skye Wheatley breaks her silence after being charged with drink driving&nbsp; ☕ Jimmy Kimmel's wife reveals she thought dating her boss was a terrible idea ☕ Harry and Meghan are officially moving back to the UK ☕ Meghan Markle's reported Gentlemen role has reportedly been pulled due to intense UK backlash&nbsp;
TAKE THE SPILL'S WEEKLY POP CULTURE QUIZ <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-spill-quiz-august-20-2026/">HERE</a> Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill">MOVE</a>.
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Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to<a href="http://veryperi.com.au/">&nbsp;veryperi.com.au</a> and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% THE END BITS
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Host &amp; Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash_london/?hl=en"> Ash London</a>
Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran
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MORNING TEA: Jon Snow Is Joining Hogwarts & Belmont Cameli Flirts With...Martha Stewart?

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MORNING TEA: Dolly Parton Has Passed Away At 80

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