Dolly Parton's Movie Comeback with Queen Latifah

Backwoods Barbie isn't slowing down anytime soon, as The Hollywood Reporter says that country-music icon Dolly Parton, 64, plans to reignite her movie career by costarring opposite another versatile force to be reckoned with,
Queen Latifah.
The upcoming Warner Bros. feature 'Joyful Noise' is reportedly about a woman (Parton) who's widowed by a small-town gospel-choir director and a mom (Latifah) who's put in charge of the music group that Parton's character expected to step in and lead. Director Todd Graff (whose 2003 indie 'Camp' was about 'Glee'-like misfits at a musical summer camp for teens) also wrote the script for 'Joyful,' which follows the leading ladies' efforts to overcome their differences and save the choir from going under due to budget cuts.
The two recording stars share a penchant for singing on the big screen. Queen Latifah, 40 (who recently starred in the romantic comedy 'Just Wright'), was an Oscar nominee for her acclaimed performance belting out the role of Mama Morton in the 2002 film musical 'Chicago.' As for Parton, Latifah's 'Joyful Noise' costar hasn't appeared in a feature film since 1992's 'Straight Talk,' but after her memorable turn in the 1982 film musical 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' and her Oscar-nominated contributions to 1980's 'Nine to Five' soundtrack, she'll be in familiar territory crooning on set during the new collaboration.
Production on the film is scheduled to begin in January.
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Love them both!
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Whites are always running behind us, now you things can't live without us!!
Queen Lateefah and Dolly Parton, What? They are both ICONS. I can't wait to see their movie. This should be the BEST!!!!
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I like both of them so this should be a good movie.
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Dolly must be getting desperate to lower herself to work with that skank.
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What exactly makes Queen a skank? I have never seen this woman degrade herself in any way, shape, or form. Justify your ignorance.
Give me a "high 5" there HD! Ashley, HELLOOOO!!! The broad is gay...needed I say more?!
It confuses me that you think Queen Latifa is a skank. She is one actress that seems down to earth. You must have issues, you need to look at yourself in a mirror, maybe you are the skank.
still can't get a date, can ya, Scorp
OK... I never realized Dolly was foolish enough to try to lie about how old she really is....but looks like she is that foolish.
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Dolly Parton is a Senior Citizen, good for her. I think she is older than 64, but hey she's still going strong.::))
Whats this? Dolly tells people exactly how old she is and I for one would love to look even half as good or have even half the brains and business savvy Dolly has? Bet you would also !
Interesting hdstyle1957. When I think "skanks" I think... people who are intolerant, bigots, homo-phobics, hateful people. Oh and the Kardashians and Jesse James but that's just me.
Love both Dolly and Queen L.
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion. It is just a simple fact that your's and Ashley's really does not matter. You two are obviously oblivious to facts.
Looking forward to seeing Dolly again. She is always refulgent and puts a smile on my face. The Queen is a gritty Jersey Girl who can really throw the voice into another gear with the right material. Interesting mix with Dolly's Southern sweetness.
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what a sad day for her to be with a nasty black !! what a shame!!
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What a sad day, for your ignorance and stupidity to shine through. My daddy always said "Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove it." You just proved it! Both of these women are role models of dignity and grace and I can't wait to see them together!
Racist are terrorists, not Muslims
So you gotta GO!!!!!
OMG I can't beleive that in this day and age people still think like HD.. Both women are great actresses and singers.. Cant wait to see them in action Who cares if on is gay big deal...
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You just gotta feel sorry for Hd, Carol. Her momma didn't hug her enough as a baby.