Dolly Parton’s star-studded debut rock album to feature McCartney, Lizzo, Miley, Elton and many more

For her very first entry into rock ‘n’ roll music, Dolly Parton pulled out all the stops, thumbing through her rhinestone-studded Rolodex for collaborators.

The 77-year-old country music icon, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, announced the lineup for her upcoming album, “Rockstar.”

Boasting a whopping 30-tracks, the opus is set to be released Nov. 17. The album will feature superstar collaborations on new versions of popular songs — many with the artists who originally made them hits.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite for Parton’s take on their 1970 Beatles classic “Let It Be” with special guests Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.

Meanwhile, Sting joins the diva on a new version of the Police’s “Every Breath You Take.”

Parton and her famous goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, team up for a cover of Miley’s hit ballad “Wrecking Ball.” The pair previously duetted on 2017′s “Rainbowland,” which was banned from a Wisconsin first grade spring concert in March over concerns it would be controversial.

Lizzo shows up — along with “Sasha Flute,” her Instagram-famous instrument — for a rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” P!nk & Brandi Carlile join Parton for a cover of The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.”

“I’m so excited to finally present my first rock and roll album, ‘Rockstar!,’” Parton said in a statement with Tuesday’s announcement. “I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure. I hope everybody enjoys the album as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together!”

Elton John , Stevie Nicks, Debbie Harry, Michael McDonald, Linda Perry, Melissa Etheridge , Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock and John Fogerty are also featured on the collection. Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora appears on the title track.

Elsewhere on “Rockstar,” Parton sings solo covers of Prince ’s “Purple Rain” and Queen ’s “We Are the Champions.”

The 10-time Grammy Award winner will perform the album’s lead track,” World on Fire,” for the first time at the ACM Awards on Thursday.

“This is a song I felt very inspired to write,” she said. “I think it speaks about everything and to everyone this day and time. I hope it is something that will touch you and maybe touch enough people to want to make a change for the better.”

Robert De Niro, at 79, becomes a father for the 7th time

Robert De Niro has welcomed another child. The 79-year-old is now the father of seven.

A representative for De Niro confirmed the birth to The Associated Press on Tuesday. No other details, including the identity of the mother, were released.

At a film premiere Tuesday night, De Niro told The Associated Press about becoming a father again: "It’s always good and mysterious and you don’t know what the hell is going to happen.”

The Oscar winner is also a parent to Drena, 51, and Raphael, 46, from his first marriage to Diahne Abbott; and twins, Julian and Aaron, 27; Elliot, 24; and Helen Grace, 11, from his second marriage to Grace Hightower. De Niro and Hightower announced they were divorcing in 2018.

De Niro is currently promoting the new comedy “About My Father,” which opens on May 26.

De Niro is a two-time Oscar winner for his supporting role in “The Godfather: Part II” and best actor in “Raging Bull.” In 2011, he was also honored with the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award for his impact on the world of entertainment and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom five years later.

Why Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, other celebrities want to buy the Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA — While some hockey fans may be surprised by multiple celebrities facing off for a minority ownership stake in the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, experts who study the business of sport say the prospect stands to lift the team’s profile to new heights. It is also seen as a safe way for stars to park their money.

Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds and rapper Snoop Dogg have both confirmed their interest, while Toronto recording artist The Weeknd has reportedly also thrown his hat into the ring.

For film or music stars interested in owning a professional sports team, the opportunity simply doesn’t come around often, said Michael Naraine, associate professor of sport management at Brock University.

“When you think about professional sport, it is a cartel-like system. There are only 32 teams, only 32 seats,” he told The Canadian Press. “Teams like the Ottawa Senators, even though they’ve never won the Stanley Cup and they are not doing so hot momentum-wise on the ice, they’re still highly coveted. That’s the kind of impetus for why celebrities are now wanting to get into sports ownership.”

The board of directors of Senators Sports & Entertainment initiated the process to sell the team last November after the death of owner Eugene Melnyk earlier that year. Melnyk left the franchise to his daughters, Anna and Olivia.