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Music

Lots of big music acts in town for the Super Bowl

The party leading up to Sunday's Super Bowl has definitely started. Pink will be performing Friday night at the newest concert venue in town: the Minneapolis Armory.
by MPR News Staff

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A night out at Paisley Park with Justin Timberlake and the Revolution

Justin Timberlake is in town to rehearse for the Super Bowl halftime show, but he took a break on Thursday night to host a party at Prince's fabled Paisley Park compound.
by Cathy Wurzer

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It's the best week to spot celebs in the Twin Cities

It's the best week to spot celebs in the Twin Cities

Yes, it's probably shallow to actively stargaze. But it's also kind of fun because Minnesota doesn't normally play host to this many celebrities all at once.
by Nancy Yang

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How the Beatles inspired 'Judy in Disguise'

"Judy in Disguise (with Glasses)" by John Fred and his Playboy Band was number one on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago Wednesday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Fans flock to outdoor Prince tribute on a chilly night

A big crowd turned out Monday night on the Nicollet Mall for a Super Bowl Live tribute to Prince.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Sheila E. on Prince tribute concert and his death: 'It's really hard'

Sheila E. on Prince tribute concert and his death: 'It's really hard'

Before Sheila E. and Morris Day and the Time rocked out in a Prince tribute concert, they sat down with MPR News. From tears to circumspection, here's our takeaways.
by Tom Weber

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And the Grammy goes to the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

And the Grammy goes to the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

The SPCO was up for the best chamber music/small ensemble performance for the group's recording of Schubert's "Death and the Maiden."
by The Associated Press

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Ra Ra Riot released Beta Love 5 years ago this week

The song is about new and developing love with robots. The band says it is directly influenced by science fiction writer William Gibson, who was fascinated by artificial intelligence.
by MPR News Staff

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50 Cent forgot he took 700 bitcoins for a 2014 album. Now, they're worth $7.5 million

50 Cent forgot he took 700 bitcoins for a 2014 album. Now, they're worth $7.5 million

The rapper 50 Cent agreed to accept bitcoin from people buying his Animal Ambition album. The value of those sales has now skyrocketed: The rapper's holding is worth more than $7.5 million.

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