Dolly Parton Postpones Honorary Oscar Acceptance Until 2026

In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that iconic country music star Dolly Parton will not be able to attend the Motion Picture Academy's Governors Awards ceremony in November 2025 to accept her honorary Oscar. According to a representative for Parton, the singer informed the Academy back in June 2025 that she would not be able to attend due to a longstanding scheduling conflict, and not due to any health reasons.

Parton's team even suggested the Academy postpone honoring her until 2026 so that she would be able to partake in the ceremony. This news comes after reports earlier this week suggested Parton would miss the event due to unspecified "health challenges" that had forced her to postpone several upcoming concerts in Las Vegas.

In a separate development, Spotify has announced that its CEO, Daniel Ek, will be stepping down from his role to take on a more hands-on position as Executive Chairman. Ek's transition is expected to provide him with greater involvement in the company's day-to-day operations.

Despite the disappointment surrounding Parton's absence from the Governors Awards, the country icon has assured fans that she is not quitting the music business, but rather slowing down to prepare for "more big adventures in life." The Motion Picture Academy will still honor Parton with the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in recognition of her extensive philanthropic work.