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  "id": 18441240,
  "title": "Dolly Parton’s manager drops lawsuit against nephew",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dolly-partons-manager-drops-lawsuit-against-nephew",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T04:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/11/06/dolly-parton-s-manager-drops-lawsuit-against-nephew"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent development, Dolly Parton's manager has dropped a civil lawsuit against the singer's nephew, according to US media reports. The legal action, filed in September by Parton's longtime manager Danny Nozell, accused Bryan Seaver of attempting to extort money from the singer's estate. The estate, which comprises an amusement park, a hotel and a museum, has been a significant part of Parton's fortune. Seaver, who broke the news of Parton's death in August through an emotional video, had been providing security for Parton for years before his abrupt dismissal, as reported by TMZ. The lawsuit alleged that Seaver had sent threatening messages, including one warning of retribution against his entire family. A judge had issued a temporary restraining order against Seaver, but Thursday, a Nashville court voluntarily dismissed the proceedings. Parton, who rose from poverty to become a rhinestone-studded music legend, is known for hits like \"Jolene\" and \"I Will Always Love You.\" She has also starred in numerous films and is a philanthropist, donating millions to various charities. Her business empire, which includes Dollywood theme park in Tennessee and other ventures, continues to thrive.",
  "summary": "The lawsuit filed in September accused the late musician's nephew of attempting to extort money from her estate.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Dolly Parton’s Manager Dismisses Lawsuit Against Her Nephew",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/dolly-partons-manager-dismisses-lawsuit-against-her-nephew",
        "published": "2026-11-05T22:33:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/dolly-partons-estate-moves-to-dismiss-lawsuit-against-nephew",
        "published": "2026-11-05T23:46:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Dolly Parton Estate Drops Lawsuit Against Late Star’s Nephew Over Alleged Threats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dolly-parton-estate-drops-lawsuit-against-late-stars-nephew-over",
        "published": "2026-11-06T00:05:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NYT Arts",
        "title": "Dolly Parton’s Manager Drops Lawsuit Against Singer’s Nephew",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dolly-partons-manager-drops-lawsuit-against-singers-nephew",
        "published": "2026-11-06T00:57:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dolly-partons-estate-moves-to-dismiss-lawsuit-against-nephew",
        "published": "2026-11-06T03:16:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Dolly Parton estate feud cools as manager drops extortion lawsuit against nephew",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dolly-parton-estate-feud-cools-as-manager-drops-extortion-lawsuit",
        "published": "2026-11-06T05:21:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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