CNN apologizes for using incorrect photo in Dolly Parton tribute
Most outlets led with the fact that CNN apologized for mistakenly using a photo of a Las Vegas impersonator in its tribute to Dolly Parton following her death. The framing was consistent across the coverage, with both excerpts highlighting the error and the apology without additional commentary.
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CNN admits mistake after Dolly Parton tribute goes wrong
CNN has apologised after making a very awkward mistake while remembering Dolly Parton on the night of her death.During its coverage on August 25, the network showed a picture that viewers thought was Dolly. But it was actually Kelly Vohnn, a woman who works as a Dolly...
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CNN apologizes to Dolly Parton loved one's for tribute blunder
CNN had apologized to Dolly Parton’s family after accidentally using a photograph of a Las Vegas impersonator while reporting on the country music legend’s death.Parton died on Tuesday aged 80 following what her...
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