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Celebrities
'Game of Thrones' star Peter Vaughan dies at 93
Peter Vaughan, who played Nights Watch brother Maester Aemon on "Game of Thrones," died on Tuesday at age 93.
TV & Media
See Rev. Jim and 'Breaking Bad' favorite in Minnesota film for Netflix
"I Am Not a Serial Killer," shot in Virginia, Minn., comes to Netflix this month with a few familiar faces.
Stage & Arts
Backstage workers are in the spotlight in new show at the Walker
Karen Sherman illuminates the hidden world of backstage workers with a new dance show at the Walker
Variety
Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with 9
Behind Beyonce are Drake, Rihanna and Kanye West, who scored eight nominations each.
Music
Tove Lo, Fifth Harmony, Backstreet lead Jingle Ball Class of 2016
Tove Lo, Fifth Harmony, Backstreet led KDWB's annual pop sampler at Xcel Center.
Stage & Arts
James Sewell Ballet, Myron Johnson offer 'Suite' relief in campy 'Nutcracker'
Myron Johnson can still shake up a mean cocktail with his Swinging '60s take on "The Nutcracker."
Books
'Mayor of Mogadishu' traces turbulent modern history of Somalia
The book is a striking portrait of modern Somalia — told through the job and life of Mogadishu's mayor.
Stage & Arts
Twin Cities actor Luverne Seifert kills them with kindness
A master of nastiness on stage, actor Luverne Seifert is nothing but a pussycat in real life.
Stage & Arts
A new star is born in Penumbra's 'Black Nativity' as understudy PaviElle French steps up
Understudy PaviElle French stepped into a lead role in Penumbra's annual holiday show.
TV & Media
Stage & Arts
'Trailer Park Christmas Musical' flips a middle finger at would-be Grinches
REVIEW: It's not for the faint of heart, but "Trailer Park Christmas Musical" serves up plenty of fun.
Variety
A 1960s house in Deephaven is reborn as a New England-style colonial
A renovated 1960s home in Deephaven captures the spirit of an old New England colonial to create the home that its owners had always imagined. It's the AIA Minnesota Home of the Month.
Music
Once more with 'Purpose:' Bieber to tackle U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 18
The Minneapolis date is only the third scheduled date on the Biebs' first U.S. stadium tour, and follows a sold-out Target Center show this past June.
Music
New Standards stay merry, despite a messy 2016
Review: New twists and current events kept the holiday shows fresh in their 10th year.
Stage & Arts
Latte Da's 'Christmas Carole Petersen' wishes us a happy holiday, sincerely
REVIEW: After an eight-year absence, "A Christmas Carole Petersen" retains its funny-sweet, heart-on-sleeve appeal.
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