Drummer Michael Bland and bassist Sonny Thompson have formed the duo (Br)others, released a new single and enlisted other Prince alums to play a tribu

NPG vets Michael Bland and Sonny Thompson extend their brotherhood into a post-Prince duo

They will celebrate their new single and music of the Purple One in an all-star concert on Saturday.
Ludacris performed at halftime during the NFL wild card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants on Jan. 15, 2023, at U.S. B
Music

Ludacris and T-Pain to stand up together at Minnesota State Fair grandstand in 2024

8:58am
The '00s-era hip-hop hitmakers will perform a Tuesday night co-headlining gig on Aug. 27.
The Coen Brothers on the set of "A Serious Man"
Movies

Meet the Oscar-winning cinematographer who has changed the way the movies look

7:00am
Roger Deakins, the man most responsible for the visuals of many Coen brothers movies, will be at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
photo of author Jane Smiley
Books

Jane Smiley hits again with 'Lucky' but what the what is that ending?

7:30am
FICTION: The Pulitzer winner's new novel, about a fortunate folk singer, will spur lots of debate.
Rodolfo Nieto plays the stern Captain Von Trapp, who parents his seven children like a drill instructor, in Artistry's "The Sound of Music."
Stage & Arts

A former deli maestro steps into Capt. von Trapp's shoes in Artistry's 'Sound of Music'

6:30am
Rodolfo Nieto makes his leap from operatic singing and sandwich making to his biggest role on the theatrical stage.
Country star Kane Brown is slated to perform at Target Center on Friday.
Variety

Critics' picks: The 15 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

6:10am
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Billy Joel's 100th consecutive performance at New York City's Madison Square Garden aired Sunday night on CBS.
TV & Media

CBS will turn the lights back on for Billy Joel concert

April 15
The network triggered an online firestorm when it cut his concert short.
Stage & Arts

Review: Guthrie's epic Shakespeare History Plays open in mountainous marathon

April 15
In the theater's once-in-a-generation production, Shakespeare's king stories strike chords that resonate from ancient England to contemporary America.
Don't Miss

Dining out on the cheap: 15 favorite meals for $10 and under

April 11
Prices might be rising, but there still are delicious bargains to be found at local restaurants, from a stellar short stack to cabbage rolls.

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