Sam Shepard, Pulitzer-winning playwright and actor, dies at 73
Shepard also was nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role in "The Right Stuff."
Celebrities
PBS CEO warns that federal cuts will sink some stations
"PBS will not go away, but a number of our stations will," CEO Paula Kerger said Saturday. "There is no Plan B for that."
Celebrities
Stage & Arts
Comedian Dave Chappelle dines at acclaimed Robbinsdale restaurant
The comedy star is in town for five intimate shows this week at Icehouse, but he took the time to check out Travail in Robbinsdale, too.
Celebrities
C.J.: Director Tom Simes has faith in 'Because of Grácia,' starring Minnesota's Chris Massoglia
Massoglia plays an insecure high school senior dedicated to not calling attention to himself who gets drawn out by a new student played by Moriah Peters of "American Idol."
Music
Media showman, Minnesota's rock 'n' roll 'godfather' Bill Diehl dies at 91
He helped shape Minnesota's burgeoning rock scene in the 1960s.
Movies
'Home Alone' actor John Heard dies at 72 following back surgery
John Heard, an actor best known for playing Macaulay Culkin's dad in the original "Home Alone" movies, died Friday in Palo Alto, California. He was 72.
Celebrities
'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery cited for loaded gun at airport
"American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery was cited for a misdemeanor violation last week when he tried to pass through airport security with a loaded gun.
Celebrities
C.J.: Actor, Pepitos owner Joe Minjares reflects on life and love as lung disease advances
Joe Minjares seems mostly happy despite pulmonary fibrosis, which has advanced from the diagnosis six years ago to the point that he needs a portable oxygen tank.
Celebrities
Even if O.J. Simpson earns big bucks once he's out, he can't keep the money
If the Heisman Trophy winner returns to Hollywood or any other money-making venture, he won't be able to keep a cent. Unless he makes more than $30 million.
Music
Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington kills himself at 41
Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, was found dead in his home Thursday morning, TMZ reports.
O.J. Simpson is granted parole in robbery, could be out Oct. 1
O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel-room heist, successfully making his case for freedom in a nationally televised hearing that reflected America's enduring fascination with the former football star.
Music
Ed Sheeran deletes Twitter account after polarizing 'Game of Thrones' cameo
The "Game of Thrones" Season 7 premiere had one fatality besides that one unfortunate party — Ed Sheeran's Twitter account.
Daniel Radcliffe comes to aid of a muggle who was mugged
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has come to the aid of a man who was mugged by moped-riding attackers in London.
OJ Simpson faces good chance at parole in Nevada robbery
O.J. Simpson, the former football star, TV pitchman and now Nevada prison inmate No. 1027820, will have a lot going for him when he asks state parole board members this week to release him after serving more than eight years for an ill-fated bid to retrieve sports memorabilia.
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