Stage & Arts
A fine bromance: Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will spar in Minneapolis
AC2 — aka Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen — take their high-profile friendship on the road in a freewheeling live show Saturday at the State.
Music
Recap of Monday's neighboring concerts by Chris Cornell, Wolf Alice
Cornell offered a lengthy solo-acoustic set at the State Theatre while the British buzz band electrified First Ave around the corner.
Movies
'Twilight' novel re-released with gender-swapped Edward and Bella
"Twilight" author Stephanie Meyer has released a new version of her smash hit vampire romance novel that swaps the genders of main characters Edward and Bella.
Movies
Owners of house featured in 'The Conjuring' sue studio over scary fans
A couple who says they own the home that inspired the 2013 horror film "The Conjuring," claims they're being haunted by constant unwanted visitors — and it has nothing to do with paranormal events.
Music
Disney alum Selena Gomez announces Xcel concert
Gomez will follow her pal Taylor Swift to Xcel Energy Center on June 28.
Stage & Arts
Minneapolis composer Jake Runestad connects with veterans' struggles
Young Minneapolis composer Jake Runestad connects with the struggles of war veterans in "Dreams of the Fallen."
Variety
My Favorite Room: Readers share spaces they love most
Readers share the spaces they love most – from a playroom filled with vintage toys to a beach-themed winter getaway spot.
TV & Media
Stage & Arts
Carl Eller among 34 artists commissioned for Vikings stadium art
When it opens in 2016, U.S. Bank Stadium will feature about 500 artworks including roughly 200 commissioned paintings, sculptures, digital and installation pieces.
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Stage & Arts
Director Greg Banks gives 'The Jungle Book' an impressive update at Children's Theatre
British director Greg Banks energetically updates "The Jungle Book" for the 21st century at Children's Theatre.
Stage & Arts
'The Events' is complex piece of theater in response to terrorism
"The Events" invites its audience to participate in the real-life drama of mass terror and tragedy.
Music
Go 96.3 pitches Snow Show 2015 with Silversun Pickups, Metric at Northrop
The Dec. 3 concert will also include the Wombats and Melanie Martinez.
Music
Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato among this year's 'Jingle Ball' acts at Xcel
Becky G and Shawn Mendes are also on the Top 40 roster.
Stage & Arts
Review: St. Paul Ballet brings charming 'Bella Luna' to life at O'Shaughnessy
The St. Paul Ballet hit all the right marks at the O'Shaughnessy.
Books
Review: 'M Train' by Patti Smith
NONFICTION: Patti Smith's new memoir is less linear and more interior than her "Just Kids" as it hopscotches across the decades.
Variety
Isley Brothers, the R&B institution, deliver nostalgic fun at the Orpheum
Ron Isley charmed and Ernie Isley soared on guitar.
Books
Kyle Mills in Twin Cities to sign Vince Flynn's last Mitch Rapp novel
Kyle Mills knew he had a tough job ahead when he was asked to finish a novel begun by the late thriller writer.
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