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Elvis actress Shonka Dukureh found dead in Nashville home, aged 44

Ms Dukureh starred as Big Mama Thornton in Baz Luhrmann’s high-acclaimed Elvis Presley biopic

Evening Standard

Various artists: Imaginational Anthem Vol XI: Chrome Universal review – pedal steel brilliance

A nine-track survey compiled by Nashville-based player Luke Schneider shows the many faces of this drowsy, languid instrument

The Guardian - UK

Elvis actor Shonka Dukureh dies one month after big screen debut

The 44-year-old singer, who portrayed Big Mama Thornton in Baz Luhrmann’s latest film, was found unresponsive in her Nashville home

The Guardian - AU

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Elvis actress dead aged 44 just a month after her movie debut

Shonka Dukureh, a Nashville gospel singer, played blues singer Big Mama Thornton in Baz Luhrmann's biopic

Wales Online

Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in ‘Elvis,’ found dead at 44

Autopsy results pending for the Nashville actor, singer and former teacher.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shonka Dukureh dead: Elvis actress, 44, found by one of her young children in flat

Actress Shonka Dukureh, who stars in the new Elvis Presley film, was found by one of her young children in her Nashville apartment this morning, TMZ have reported

Daily Mirror

Why 'single-minded' Gareth Bale's LA move is great for Wales' World Cup hopes

The 33-year-old made his MLS debut against Nashville last weekend and will benefit from the season running until autumn, as he prepares to lead his country into action at the World Cup in Qatar

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Previewing Tennessee’s August 4 local ballot measures

Voters in Nashville and Memphis are heading to the polls on August 4 to decide on five amendments to their cities’ charters.

Ballotpedia

American Airlines flight diverted after hitting severe turbulence that left eight injured

Two flight attendants and six passengers taken to hospital for treatment

The Independent UK

Sheriff says prison reform advocate committed 'evil act'

Nashville, Tennessee, Sheriff Daron Hall has testified that a prominent prison reform advocate committed an “evil act” when he disguised himself as a construction worker to hide guns, handcuff keys and hacksaw blades inside the walls of an under-construction Tennessee jail

The Independent UK

First review of Fowl and Fury's Cardiff restaurant: 'I could just about handle the mildest chicken, but I'll definitely be back'

It's Cardiff's first hot Nashville chicken restaurant... but could we stand the heat?

Wales Online

Milwaukee gets recommendation to host 2024 GOP convention

Milwaukee moved another step closer to hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention when a site selection committee unanimously recommended the event be held there rather than Nashville

The Independent UK

Mum passes out and nearly dies after picking up 'lucky' dollar from McDonald’s floor

Renee Parsons picked up a dollar bill she found in Nashville, Tennessee, but later feared it had been laced with drugs when she began to feel unwell

Daily Mirror

Self-managed abortions gain attention, but helpers risk legal trouble

At a recent rally in Nashville, Tennessee, Planned Parenthood organizer Julie Edwards looked out at some of the “back-alley abortion” imagery on signs, including bloody coat hangers. Edwards reminded the crowd, driven into the streets by the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 24 decision on abortion rights, that it’s not like…

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Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon Winfrey, dies at 89

Earlier this week, Oprah surprised her father by throwing him a surprise barbeque in Nashville. The event included a barber chair to honor his long career that included owning a barber shop.

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Vernon Winfrey, Oprah’s Father, Dies at 89

Oprah Winfrey’s father, Vernon Winfrey, has died at the age of 89. Oprah confirmed in an Instagram post that her father died in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday. "Yesterday with family surrounding his bedside I had the sacred honor of witnessing the man responsible for my life, take his last breath,"…

Evening Standard

Oprah Winfrey mourns her father who has died aged 89

Oprah Winfrey’s father, Vernon Winfrey, has died at the age of 89.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vernon Winfrey, Oprah’s father, dies at 89

Earlier this week, Oprah surprised her father by throwing him a surprise barbeque in Nashville on the Fourth of July. The event was called “Vernon Winfrey Appreciation Day.”

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Joss Stone wants to give up glam US lifestyle as she misses Devon pubs and pasties

Joss Stone settled in the music mecca of Nashville but now plans to return to home comforts in Britain when her daughter, Violet, 18 months, is old enough to start school

The Independent UK

Vernon Winfrey, Oprah's father, dies at 89

Oprah Winfrey’s father, Vernon Winfrey, has died at the age of 89

Tribune News Service

Poison frontman Bret Michaels hospitalized for ‘unforeseen medical complication’ just before Nashville performance

Poison frontman Bret Michaels says “an unforeseen medical complication” led to him being hospitalized Thursday shortly before the band was scheduled to take the stage in Nashville, Tennessee.

Daily Mirror

Bret Michaels apologises to fans after being hospitalised hours before Poison gig

Bret Michaels' Poison bandmates took to the stage in Nashville on Thursday night to explain that the singer had been hospitalised and as a result, they wouldn't be performing. Bret addressed the matter on Friday morning with a lengthy message to fans

ABC News

Festival of Voices country music artist Jean Stafford's rise from Tasmania to Nashville

From humble beginnings in rural Tasmania, Jean Stafford is Australia's most decorated female country artist and she is still performing 60 years on.

Motorsport

Kurt Busch laments not "throwing some fenders" at Nashville

Kurt Busch finished second at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway – the best he ran the whole race – but believes he could have had more.

Motorsport

Chase Elliott tops Kurt Busch in marathon Nashville Cup race

Chase Elliott cleared Kurt Busch on a restart with four laps to go and won Sunday’s twice-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

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