U.S. Taking Time Out to Remember Dolly Parton Seems to Bug Bill Maher
Bill Maher mixed a tribute with a crude joke about Parton’s appearance as he noted landmark memorials and other tributes to the 80-year-old singer.
- On Friday, comedian Bill Maher addressed the death of country music icon Dolly Parton during his show Real Time, acknowledging that the 80-year-old died Tuesday following a brief battle with cancer.
- Tributes poured in globally for the philanthropist, whose Imagination Library inspired millions to read, while landmarks including the Empire State Building illuminated in pink to honor her legacy.
- Maher drew criticism for his monologue complaints about media coverage and a joke about Parton's appearance, mirroring negative responses to actor Ricky Schroder's separate tribute.
- The comedian pivoted to other news, discussing the U.S. trade war with Canada and Meta's $18 billion settlement over teen social media addiction and harm.
- Parton remained one of the last universally beloved celebrities, having supported LGBTQ charities and vaccine research, making her passing a moment of reflection on cultural unity.
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Bill Maher Slammed for ‘Unsavory’ Dolly Parton Tribute
Bill Maher is no stranger to controversy, but he’s one of a very few media figures who seems to have stepped in it over how he chose to remember Dolly Parton. Hot on the heels of Dolly’s co-star Rick Schroder criticizing her for having been pro LGBTQ+ and for donating $1 million to help fund the Moderna COVID vaccine, Maher framed Dolly’s death as a distraction from more important things. On Friday’s episode of “Real Time,” Maher talked about th…
Bill Maher Slammed Over Jokes on Reactions to Dolly Parton Death: ‘Soulless Ghoul’
Bill Maher faced backlash after a joke about reactions to Dolly Parton's death, with critics describing him as a "soulless ghoul" for the crude remark. The post Bill Maher Slammed Over Jokes on Reactions to Dolly Parton Death: ‘Soulless Ghoul’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Bill Maher Gives Unsavory Dolly Parton Tribute
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