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R. Kelly accusers grateful for prison sentence
Through tears and anger, several of Kelly's accusers told a court in New York City, and the singer himself, that he had misled and preyed upon them. Read more about the singer's 30-year sentence here.
Music
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Concert highlights for June 30-July 6 include Sheryl Crow, Somali star Suldaan Seeraar, the Zombies, Puscifer and a free ABBA bash.
Music
Mandy Moore cancels tour, including First Avenue concert, for health reasons
After a month of shows, the pregnant singer/actress decided traveling with a toddler was too challenging.
Music
Target Field to host first postgame concert Aug. 4 with countryman Cole Swindell
The 75-minute set will be free with that night's Twins game vs. the Blue Jays.
Music
Country duo Florida Georgia Line fills the Minnesota State Fair's last grandstand slot
The Aug. 31 concert was announced after the "Cruise" hitmakers' gig this past weekend at the Cadott Country Fest in Wisconsin.
Music
The 10 best Minnesota albums of the year so far (2022 edition)
While mainstays like the Cactus Blossoms and Chastity Brown dropped strong new records timed to touring, lesser-knowns like Tearra Oso and Joe Rainey invented bold new sounds.
Music
Latvian Song and Dance Festival in St. Paul celebrates music and culture
More than 8,000 are expected to attend festival events that also include film, theater, visual arts and children's activities.
Variety
Why our music critic wears hearing protection at shows — and why you should, too
These options let you hear the music and protect your hearing.
Music
6 cool things in music include Beyoncé, Bonnie Raitt and Mariah Carey
Pick Six shoutouts, too, to Yam Haus and Kurt Elling with Charlie Hunter at the Dakota in Minneapolis.
Stage & Arts
'Temptations' actor lists reasons to be proud of 'Ain't Too Proud'
Marcus Paul James plays Otis Williams in the touring Broadway musical.
Music
Minneapolis strummer Ondara announces third album, 'Spanish Villager No. 3'
The Kenya native returned to the studio with a seasoned backing band after making his second LP at home during isolation.
Music
After four decades in music, Paul Peterson finally finds his own voice on new solo album
The former Prince protégé will celebrate Friday at the Dakota with St. Paul & the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars.
Music
Review: Drake pivots to entrancing club music
On his seventh studio solo album, he raps on only two tracks.
Variety
Our Friday best: TC Jazz Festival, Carly Rae Jepsen, Minn. R&B Music Experience and 'Q-Stage: New Works Festival 2022'
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Concert highlights for June 24-29 include Carly Rae Jepsen and other Pride music, the TC Jazz and Blue Ox music fests, Wallows and Brandy Clark.
Music
Water Is Life Festival returning Sept. 4 to Duluth with Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, Low
The second annual fundraiser for Honor the Earth will again take place at Bayfront Festival and include many American Indian musicians and speakers.
Music
Review: Sellout crowd experiences Gordon Lightfoot the Legend, not the Golden Voice, in Minneapolis
The 83-year-old Canadian's voice has thinned, diminished by maladies, but his 1970s songs still resonate.
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- Soulful singer Michael McDonald looks back in his new memoir, 'What a Fool Believes'
- 'American Idol' alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500
- YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city
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