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Fellow artists mourn George Michael

Fellow artists mourn George Michael

Wham! co-founder George Michael died of heart failure on Christmas Day at the age of 53.
by Phil Picardi

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Photos: A look at our favorites from 2016

Photos: A look at our favorites from 2016

Great photographs illuminate the people and places we see, and help us understand our world. They make us feel something. They help us remember.
by Regina McCombs

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Francis Ford Coppola talk is "an offer the audience can't refuse"

Francis Ford Coppola talk is "an offer the audience can't refuse"

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola speaks about his life and career in moviemaking, on the occasion of the release of his new book, "The Godfather Notebook."
by MPR News Staff

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After George Michael's death, stories emerge of his quiet generosity

The British pop icon made large donations to a variety of charities -- and worked hard to keep the gifts from garnering publicity. Fans on Twitter have shared stories of individual acts of charity.

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Explore the traditional activities, foods and music of Chanukah

Explore the traditional activities, foods and music of Chanukah

MPR's Mindy Ratner hosts this holiday favorite. An exploration of Chanukah foods and traditional activities - and plenty of music.

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Publicist: British singer George Michael dead at age 53

Publicist: British singer George Michael dead at age 53

The loss of Michael continues a year of grief in the music industry, with David Bowie, Prince and Glenn Frey among those dying before age 70.
by Associated Press

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Before 'Fences,' August Wilson was a poet -- and a St. Paulite

Before 'Fences,' August Wilson was a poet -- and a St. Paulite

"Fences" is making its silver screen debut this week. But before it was adapted by Hollywood, "Fences" began on the stage, penned by two-time Pulitzer prizewinner -- and one-time St. Paulite -- August Wilson.
by Euan Kerr and MPR News Staff

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'Whatever' is the most annoying word for the 8th year in a row

'Whatever' is the most annoying word for the 8th year in a row

Although "whatever" has long held the dubious distinction of most annoying word or phrase, there's another contender in the wings. Younger Americans were more irked by "I can't even."
by Maggie Penman

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Jack Greene's 'There Goes My Everything' hit No. 1 50 years ago

The song is now considered a country standard. It tells the story of a couple splitting up and the singer realizing how much his lover meant to him now that she's gone.

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