Celebrities
Ron Magers, brother of Paul, announces retirement after 50+ years
Ron Magers confirmed rumors that he'll be leaving the Chicago airwaves after 36 years in the highly competitive market and more than 50 years on the air, including in the Twin Cities.
Celebrities
Scene+Heard: Mini-concerts and microbrews
Instead of donning cocktail dresses and suits and ties, concertgoers at Symphony and Suds sported jeans, raincoats and boots. Sociable Cider Werks in northeast Minneapolis hosted a horn quintet from the Minnesota Orchestra for two 30-minute sets to play a packed taproom. There's still time to experience classical music in a casual environment. The mini-concert series will continue at Surly Brewing Co. on May 5, Insight Brewing on May 12 and Fair State Brewing Co-op on July 7, all in Minneapolis.
Celebrities
Disney Channel star apologizes for DUI: 'I am so sorry to disappoint everyone'
Disney Channel star Debby Ryan has apologized for driving under the influence, stating she is "so sorry to disappoint everyone."
Celebrities
C.J.: KARE 11's Diana Pierce calls it a career after 32 years
In September 1983 Pierce was paired with Paul Magers at what was then WTCN. Their popularity soared, making them the No. 1 anchor team in the metro.
Celebrities
Fox 9's 'Jason Show' getting national tryout, and it's not even a year old
Matheson, who was out in L.A., for the "American Idol" finale, spilled the beans Tuesday while doing a celebrity gossips segment.
Stage & Arts
Outcry from American Indians prompts comic to call off Burnsville show, 2 others
Ralphie May has been criticized for a 2005 rant against American Indians, which also led to his Bemidji show being scrubbed.
Movies
First 'Doctor Strange' trailer promises mystical Marvel mayhem
The film, to be released Nov. 4, stars Benedict Cumberbatch alongside Tilda Swinton and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Celebrities
Watch most amazing of 3 holes-in-one – on the same hole at Masters
Shot ricochets off a ball from previous shot and make its final move into the cup for the day's third ace.
Music
C.J.: Writer Neal Karlen 'got jaded, jaded by that Prince world'
The writer who probably knows Prince the best has resisted countless offers to write the bio of the rocker, who is now penning his memoirs.
Celebrities
Scene + Heard: Broadway and Blu
The 13th annual benefit for the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome featured an appetizer buffet, silent and live auctions and a short program at the Radisson Blu in downtown Minneapolis. Guests then made their way to the Orpheum Theatre, where they were treated to a performance of "If/Then," a contemporary Broadway musical. Proceeds from the event help raise awareness of fetal alcohol syndrome and improve the quality of life for those with the disorder.
Music
Steve Miller rips Rock Hall for trying to take the money and run with $10K tickets
"When they told me I was inducted, they said, 'You have two tickets — one for your wife and one for yourself. Want another one? It's $10,000.' ... What about my band? What about their wives?"
Movies
Girl Scouts flattered, not offended, by R-rated spoof in new Melissa McCarthy film
"Don't worry — no Girl Scouts were harmed in the making of 'The Boss,'" the Girl Scouts of America said, claiming that the movie is "hilarious" and that girls can learn "what not to do" from the R-rated movie.
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