Music
911 call reveals fear, shock of bandmates who found Scott Weiland's body
Tour manager, drummer thought the singer was sleeping when they found him lifeless on his tour bus.
Movies
Hasbro excludes 'Star Wars' heroine — again — in new Monopoly game
It's clear to most people who have seen the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" that Rey is one of the film's main characters — however, Hasbro has decided not to include her in yet another one of its toys.
Stage & Arts
From center-ice seat, Gophers hockey fan Garrison Keillor pines for old days
"A Prairie Home Companion" host uses time off to watch his Maroon & Gold at Mariucci Arena.
Celebrities
'Making a Murderer' series sparks petitions demanding justice for Steven Avery
The Netflix documentary "Making a Murder" is inspiring thousands of viewers to demand justice for Steven Avery, who is currently serving a life prison sentence for a crime he swears he didn't commit.
Celebrities
Current DJ Mary Lucia's stalker gets probation, restraining order
He has already served jail time, will pay restitution.
Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault in decade-old case
Bill Cosby was arrested and charged Wednesday with a decade-old sex crime, the latest in a barrage of accusations from dozens of women.
Music
Guns N' Roses reportedly reuniting for Coachella fest, possible tour
Billboard reported that "multiple sources" have said the rock band is set to reunite, with original members Slash and Axl Rose, to headline the 2016 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Celebrities
CNN anchor Poppy Harlow, who's from Mpls., passes out on the air
CNN anchor Poppy Harlow, who is pregnant, fainted while broadcasting live on the air on Monday. She recovered and is reportedly fine.
Music
Beatles songs stream 50M times in 48 hours — here are the top 10
The Beatles' catalogue of hit music was streamed a staggering 50 million times in its first 48 hours of release to online music platforms, according to a new report.
Celebrities
'Star Wars' blazes to record $153 million 2nd weekend at U.S. box office
The seventh entry in the beloved sci-fi adventure franchise lifted its worldwide box office haul past the $1 billion mark faster than any movie in Hollywood history, beating the 13 days it took "Jurassic World" to get there in June.
Celebrities
Miss Universe urges fans to stop fighting after announcement debacle
Newly crowned Miss Universe Pia Alonzo had a message for battling fans who've been going at it for days over the debacle that originally named the Colombian beauty Ariadna Gutierrez Miss Universe.
Movies
'Star Wars' skyrockets to record $49M at Christmas box office
Disney's juggernaut is headed for a three-day haul in the $170 million range, which would easily be the best second weekend ever, too. But how did other new films fare?
Movies
Radiohead releases rejected 'Spectre' Bond theme song — take a listen
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke offered fans the ultimate Christmas present: a link to a rejected theme song that the band had written for the new James Bond movie "Spectre."
Celebrities
C.J.: Former Viking to do culinary honors at Beth El event with Dr. Bennet Omalu
Former Viking Esera Tuaolo is scheduled to be the celebrity chef for Beth El Synagogue's "Inspiring Minds Series" featuring Dr. Bennet Omalu.
Celebrities
Judge orders Madonna's son back to U.S. to spend holidays with her
Madonna's son, Rocco, had wanted to stay in London for Christmas with his British dad, Guy Ritchie, but a judge ordered Wednesday that he return to the U.S. to be with her.
Celebrities
Miss Universe debacle: Why runner-up Miss Colombia wins after all
Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez might have been the victim of a blunder heard around the world on Sunday's Miss Universe pageant, but she's likely to emerge the real winner from the live television mess. Here's why.
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