TV & Media
March 29, 2022
Paul Feig is the executive producer, director and writer of the small-town mockumentary series, “Welcome to Flatch.”

All Paul Feig wants with 'Flatch' is a monster hit

The filmmaker seeks to protect the Midwest and small towns with the docu-comedy.
Music
March 28, 2022
Yam Haus competed from Minnesota among the 56 states and territories represented on “American Song Contest.”

Minnesota's Yam Haus falls short in votes to move on in NBC's 'American Song Contest'

The Twin Cities rock quartet lost to three out of 11 first-week acts, including Michael Bolton. Yep, that Michael Bolton.
Celebrities
March 28, 2022
Michael Che performed Friday at Steller Hair Co. in Minneapolis.

'SNL' star Michael Che walks back comment about leaving 'Weekend Update' anchor desk

The show's co-anchor posted on Instagram that his comments were made in jest.
Movies
March 28, 2022
Eugenio Derbez, from left, Sian Heder, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Emilia Jones, Daniel Durant, and Amy Forsyth, winners of the award for best picture

2022 Oscar winners: The complete list

'CODA' wins all three of the awards for which it was nominated, including best picture.
Movies
March 27, 2022
Anthony Hopkins, right, presents Jessica Chastain with the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" at

Will Smith wins best actor but derails Oscars with outburst

CODA, featuring Duluth native Daniel Durant, wins best picture
Movies
March 27, 2022
Hosts Amy Schumer, from left, Wanda Sykes, and Regina Hall appear on stage at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angele

Until Smith-Rock clash, the Oscar telecast was an old-fashioned affair

The award ceremony was mostly an old-fashioned celebration with moving speeches and tributes.
Celebrities
March 26, 2022
Michael Che performed Friday night at Minneapolis’ Steller Hair Co.

At Minneapolis show, Michael Che says he's leaving the anchor desk at 'SNL'

The "Weekend Update" co-star broke the news at a pop-up show in a Minneapolis hair salon.
TV & Media
March 25, 2022
Michael Che performed an unexpected set Thursday at Sisyphus Brewing’s open mic.

'SNL' star Michael Che makes surprise appearance at Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis

The comic did a pop-up set after a Q&A at Winona State University.
Movies
March 25, 2022

Oscar producer's goal is to make waves

Will Packer says the show should be a celebratory event and not cater just to Hollywood insiders.
TV & Media
March 25, 2022
Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung plays the older version of the character Sunja in “Pachinko.”

'Pachinko' may be the best Korean TV series yet

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
TV & Media
March 24, 2022
Lizzo at Treasure Island

Lizzo's road to memorable Treasure Island concert captured in new reality series

"Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls" is streaming on Amazon Prime.
TV & Media
March 23, 2022
Former “Bachelorette” stars Michelle Young and Becca Kufrin are co-hosts of the new podcast, “Bachelor Happy Hour.”

Minnesota 'Bachelorette' Michelle Young named new co-host of 'Bachelor Happy Hour' podcast

She joins Becca Kufrin to host conversations with current and alumni cast members.
TV & Media
March 23, 2022
Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey in the second season of “Bridgerton,” which lands on Netflix Friday.

'Bridgerton' season 2 fails to bring sexy back

Review: The second season of the Regency-era series returns without its biggest star.
TV & Media
March 23, 2022
Jeff Foxworthy’s special on Netflix focuses on the nondescript time in his life he calls the good old days.

Jeff Foxworthy is more than that blue-collar comic in Netflix special taped in Minneapolis

What our critics are watching this weekend.
Celebrities
March 22, 2022
Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis in “And Just Like That.”

'Sex and the City' reboot 'And Just Like That' renewed for second season

Music
March 22, 2022
Lars Pruitt and his Yam Haus bandmates performed in the opening minutes of NBC’s “American Song Contest” on Monday.

Watch (and vote for) Minnesota rockers Yam Haus's Snoop Dogg-dug 'Song Contest' entry

Scenes of the quartet hanging out at First Avenue and Matt's were shown to set up its performance on the new NBC TV competition.
TV & Media
March 22, 2022
From left, Jyuddah James, Rose Williams and Crystal Clarke in “Sandition,” which airs on PBS’ “Masterpiece.”

'Sanditon' returns with new storylines and resolve

The two central female characters forge their own paths in the PBS show's second season.
Variety
March 21, 2022
Boyd Huppert teaches an online class to TEGNA reporters and videographers from his home office in Edina.

Boyd Huppert, KARE's superstar reporter, opens up about battling cancer

The award-winning reporter is known for his portraits in courage, the kind Huppert must now muster up himself as he fights for his life.
TV & Media
March 18, 2022
Stand-up comic Nick Swardson got his start at Minneapolis’ Acme Comedy Co.

Twin Cities-raised comic Nick Swardson will perform at Mystic Lake Casino

Member of Adam Sandler's Rat Pack will headline two shows in June.
Music
March 18, 2022
Yam Haus already had plans to hit the road again in May, which will now follow the band’s stint on NBC’s “American Song Contest.”

Nice-guy rockers represent Minnesota in America's answer to Eurovision Song Contest

Yam Haus will compete against Michael Bolton and maybe spark a friendship with Snoop Dogg in "American Song Contest" starting Monday on NBC.

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