Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family,' has died at 101December 6, 2023 8:13 AMBy The Associated PressNorman Lear has died. The producer who made TV topical in the 1970s with the sitcom “All in the Family,” died Tuesday night at the age of 101 years old.
'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' goes to No. 1 — after 65 yearsDecember 5, 2023 3:10 PMBy Anastasia Tsioulcas Move over, Mariah Carey: Brenda Lee's reliable holiday hit, first released during the Eisenhower administration, is the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 — for the first time ever.
Play47min 26secHelp yourself to the MPR News holiday arts smorgasbordDecember 5, 2023 1:20 PMBy Jacob Aloi, Alex Cipolle, Max Sparber, and Maja Beckstrom‘Tis the season for holiday music, theater and dance. The MPR News arts team talks about traditional — and not so traditional — shows and events that celebrate the season.
Oxford University Press has named 'rizz' as its word of the yearDecember 4, 2023 8:55 AMBy The Associated PressOxford University Press has named “rizz″ as its word of the year to highlight the popularity of a term used by Generation Z to describe someone’s ability to attract or seduce another person.
Play6min 29secFeeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat lonelinessDecember 4, 2023 5:04 AMBy Allison Aubrey We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social isolation can damage our mental and physical health. A new book called “Project UnLonely” shows how creative expression can foster friendships.
Play4min 24secMinnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity' December 4, 2023 4:11 AMBy Euan KerrTwin Cities writer Brian Duren published two novels in the past six months, his latest, “Gravity of Love.” It’s been kind of a wild ride for Duren, who said he’s learned a lot of unexpected things about the books trade.
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debutDecember 3, 2023 1:13 PMBy The Associated PressBeyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
Play1min 53secAsk a Bookseller: 'What the River Knows' December 2, 2023 8:00 AMBy Emily BrightAmy Jiron of Hearthfire Books in Evergreen, Co., recommends a visit to the Nile this December, in the form of Isabel Ibañez's novel "What the River Knows."
Liz Cheney is back and unloading on the current leaders of her ancestral GOP December 2, 2023 4:00 AMBy Ron Elving There is no good time for a book as critical of one's own party as “Oath and Honor,” but it is particularly uncomfortable for the GOP to be taking these punches right now.
The personal Sandra Day O'Connor: A backstage force and front stage starDecember 1, 2023 3:40 PMBy Nina Totenberg Whether the subject was affirmative action, states’ rights, campaign finance, national security or abortion, hers was often the voice that spoke for the court.