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Demi Lovato sued by indie rock band for alleged song theft
Did Demi Lovato pluck her song "Stars" from another artist's catalog? That's the claim made in a new copyright lawsuit filed against the former "Sonny With a Chance" star.
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Natalie Maines auctions off VIP tickets to sold-out Dixie Chicks concert at Minnesota State Fair
It's a fundraiser for Proclaim Justice, which helps wrongfully convicted people.
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Fentanyl pills seized from Paisley Park were mislabeled
Level of fentanyl found in musician's body was so great no one could have survived it.
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What $1 billion will get you: Fans, artists weigh in on stadium's acoustics
Fans, artists and our critic echo similar reactions to U.S. Bank Stadium after Metallica and Luke Bryan rocked the new mega-house over the weekend.
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Metallica turns it up to 11 in sold-out U.S. Bank Stadium show
Review: The metal vets and their fans tested the limits of the Vikings palace in summer's biggest concert.
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Review: Country star Luke Bryan scores big in first show at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Country Music Association's reigning entertainer of the year pandered to the fans with Vikings-worthy cheerleading but entertained with flair.
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Pick Six: Praise for Grace Potter, the Mavericks, Paul McCartney, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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The Eagles: Why we love them, why we hate them
With surviving singer Don Henley coming to the State Fair, it's time to reassess his bestselling band.
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With new album brewing, Metallica adds to Minn. legacy with sold-out show
Metal's biggest band is back with a new album and the summer's hottest concert ticket. Where's it been all these years?
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How to master U.S. Bank Stadium: Tips for concertgoers
Heading to U.S. Bank Stadium for the Luke Bryan or Metallica concerts this week? Here are some tips to help make your experience more satisfying.
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Luke Bryan ready to shake it for first concert at U.S. Bank Stadium
Luke Bryan talks about his dance moves and why he's excited to headline the first concert at the new Vikings venue.
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Wilco teases new album ahead of Minneapolis riverfront concert
For the second summer in a row, Wilco is playing an outdoor gig in Minneapolis right before it's about to drop a new album. The difference this year: The band actually clued us into its plans.
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Q&A: Toby Keith on everything from politics to Swift-ian economics
The country superstar and political firebrand performs at Treasure Island casino Saturday.
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Dit-dit-dit-DAH! Minnesota Orchestra launches its tour boldly, with Beethoven
REVIEW: Strangely, the most familiar piece in Tuesday's preview of its European tour was the most illuminating.
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Avenged Sevenfold to warm up with a free show Thursday at First Ave
The California hard-rockers will break in a new drummer at the gig before taking on U.S. Bank Stadium with Metallica on Saturday.
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State Fair to tighten security at gates, around grounds this year
Virtually everything will be searched at the fair's 11 gates. The Great Minnesota Get-Together starts Aug. 25 and runs through Labor Day.
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