Here is the Center Stage roundup for Saturday, November 7, 2026.

New on Center Stage

Willie Nelson and Brandon Coleman Release New Version of 'Pretty Paper': Nelson and Brandon Coleman, frontman of The Red Clay Strays, have put out a new take on Nelson's Christmas song “Pretty Paper.” Amazon Music lists the single, credited to Willie Nelson & The Red Clay Strays, with a November 6, 2026 date.

Around Entertainment

  • Whiskey Riff reported that Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at age 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. The outlet said her death followed what was described as a “brief battle with cancer.” The outlet's piece looks at her final recording, made with U2, and says Bono did not know how ill she was at the time.
  • Rolling Stone reported that Richard Lloyd, guitarist for Television, has died at 75. According to the report, his family announced that he died Saturday from cholangiocarcinoma, a bile duct cancer he had been diagnosed with in March 2026.
  • Deadline also reported on the death of Richard Lloyd, saying the Television guitarist died at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at age 75. Deadline said his death was reported by his family.
  • Rolling Stone spoke with Conan O'Brien about playing with the Los Angeles cover band The Vigodas. The interview touches on rockabilly and backstage moments.
  • Whiskey Riff highlighted Willie Nelson's work for rescue horses, including a 700-acre ranch that the outlet says was created from the 1986 “Red Headed Stranger” movie set.
  • Deadline reported exclusively that, according to sources, Crave's “Heated Rivalry,” starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, has two six-episode seasons on the way, along with a movie.
  • Variety reported that “Godzilla Minus Zero” took in $14.5 million from 3,254 North American theaters on Friday, topping the box office. “The Cat in the Hat” followed with $6 million.
  • Billboard reported that Céline Dion played air bass during Metallica's Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

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