India, Oct. 1 -- Dolly Parton will be skipping this year's honorary Oscar presentation at the Motion Picture Academy's Governors Awards, which will take place in November.

Earlier, several reports suggested her health to be the main reason for her absence. However, Rolling Stone has clarified that the actual reason is a longstanding scheduling conflict.

Dolly Parton's name was announced for the honours in an official release on June 17. The Motion Picture Academy has nominated the singer for the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

Meanwhile, Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, and Wynn Thomas will be receiving the Academy Honorary Awards. As per the release, the ceremony is scheduled for November 16 this year. It will be held at the Ray Dolby Ball...