Dolly Parton has canceled her planned Las Vegas residency as she continues to recover from ongoing health issues, sharing the news directly with fans in a candid social media update.

The 80-year-old country music icon had previously postponed the residency from December 2025 to September 2026, but said she now needs more time before returning to the stage.

“Thank you for standing by me and showing me so much love and support over the past year. I’ve still got some healing to do, but I am on my way! See you soon,” she wrote.

In a video message, Parton explained that while her condition is improving, she is not yet ready to perform at full capacity.

“The bad news is… it’s going to take me a little while before I’m up to stage performance level because some of the meds and treatments make me a little bit swimmy-headed, as my grandma used to say,” she said.

“Of course, I can’t be dizzy carrying around banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels. And you know that I’m going to be wearing them.”

She added with humor, “Not to mention all those heavy rhinestone outfits, the big hair, my big personality. Lord, that would make anybody swimmy-headed.”

Parton has also been coping with personal loss following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in 2025, which she acknowledged has taken an emotional toll.

Describing her recovery, Parton compared herself to a classic car in need of restoration.

“But this thing of me is like an old classic car that, once restored, can be better than ever. But when they raised the hood on this old antique, they realized that I need to rebuild my engine… my transmission is slipping, my oil pan is leaking, and my muffler’s busted,” she said.

“And, for sure, my spark plugs need to be changed. Because you know, as well as I know, that I can’t lose my spark.”

She also referenced ongoing health struggles, including kidney stones and issues affecting her immune and digestive systems.

“But seriously, my immune system and my digestive system got all out of whack over the past couple of three years, and they’re working real hard on rebuilding and strengthening those,” she said.

Despite stepping back from live performances, Parton emphasized that she remains professionally active. She continues recording music, filming projects, and overseeing work tied to her Dollywood brand, along with new developments in Nashville.

“The truth is, I am still working. I still do videos. I still record. I run up and down to Dollywood now and then. And I’m working hard on getting my museum and my hotel open in Nashville later this year,” she said.

Parton ended her message on an optimistic note, saying her condition is treatable and that she remains focused on recovery.

“So I have great doctors, and I’m doing really well. They assure me that everything I have is treatable, so I’m going with that. And I just want you to know I thank you for standing by me—and that I will always love you.”

Former President Barack Obama is speaking candidly about personal and political pressures as he takes on a more active public role during the presidency of Donald Trump.

In an interview published May 4 by The New Yorker, Obama said his increased political engagement has created tension in his marriage to former First Lady Michelle Obama.

“She wants to see her husband easing up and spending more time with her, enjoying what remains of our lives,” Obama said. “It does create a genuine tension in our household, and it frustrates her.”

Obama largely maintained a low profile during Trump’s first term, following the traditional norm that former presidents avoid directly criticizing their successors. Over time, however, he became more vocal.

Now, during Trump’s second administration, Obama has taken on a more prominent role, emerging as a leading critic and advocate for Democratic priorities.

“People aren’t looking at me in historical comparison to other presidents,” he said. “They don’t care about the fact that no other ex-president was the main surrogate for the party for four election cycles after they left office.”

Obama said he felt compelled to reengage politically due to what he described as Trump’s “recklessness,” citing policy differences including the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and efforts to alter the Affordable Care Act, a major policy achievement of his presidency.

His return to public life has been more extensive than he initially expected, he said, with increased appearances, messaging, and digital outreach.

Obama has also used social media to mobilize support for key issues, including recent redistricting efforts in Virginia. Posts encouraging voters to back a ballot measure on congressional maps generated significant engagement online.

“Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. But right now, they’re under attack. Several Republican-controlled states have redrawn their congressional maps to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterm elections,” Obama wrote in a March 5 post.

Meanwhile, Michelle Obama has also remained active in public discourse through podcasts and media appearances, where she has voiced criticism of the current administration.

The former president has previously acknowledged strains in his marriage. In 2025, he said he had been “digging myself out of the hole I found myself in with Michelle,” referencing a period of tension that followed her absence from several high-profile events.

Despite those challenges, Obama continues to balance his renewed political engagement with personal life as he navigates a more visible post-presidency.

An Allegheny County man who is running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate has been arrested on allegations that he made threats against President Donald Trump and a member of Congress, according to federal authorities.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Raymond Chandler was taken into custody Friday morning in Pittsburgh with assistance from the United States Secret Service.

Court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania outline the alleged threats. According to an affidavit, Chandler left a voicemail on April 18 for an unidentified member of Congress that included violent language about harm to the lawmaker and their family.

Prosecutors say Chandler followed up on April 29 with another voicemail, in which he allegedly urged the recipient to assassinate the president. The filing also states that his messages included harsh personal criticisms of Trump.

Authorities say congressional staff ultimately contacted law enforcement as the messages escalated in tone and frequency, with threats also referencing members of Congress and immigration authorities.

Just hours before his arrest, Chandler reportedly posted a campaign video announcing his intention to challenge John Fetterman in the 2028 election. His campaign platform includes progressive policy positions such as higher taxes on billionaires, expanded social programs, regulation of major technology companies, and abolishing ICE.

Separately, federal prosecutors have brought charges against Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, in connection with an alleged attempted attack at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Allen faces charges including attempted assassination of the president, use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and transporting a firearm across state lines.

“He attempted to assassinate the president of the United States, Donald J. Trump,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Jocelyn Ballantine told the court. “We are asking the court to preventatively detain Mr. Allen.”

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said during a press conference that additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues.

“But make no mistake, this was an attempted assassination of the President of the United States, with the defendant making clear what his intent was,” Pirro said. “And that intent was to bring down as many of the high ranking Cabinet officials as he could. This is the kind of situation that we cannot tolerate.”

The cases remain under investigation, and authorities have not indicated any connection between the two incidents.