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Music

Photos: Prince's fans mourn the loss of a hometown legend

Photos: Prince's fans mourn the loss of a hometown legend

After the news came out that Prince had died, mourners flocked to Paisley Park and First Avenue to say goodbye.

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Bruce Springsteen cancels show in North Carolina to protest "bathroom bill"

The Boss is standing with opponents of the law that says transgender people must only use bathrooms that correspond with their sex at birth. The musician says he is supporting "freedom fighters."

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When the concert stage is in your living room

When the concert stage is in your living room

Photojournalist Jackson Forderer spent two nights in the Mankato living room of Colin Scharf and Laura Schultz, documenting the thriving house show culture and community they're building.
by Cody Nelson and Jackson Forderer

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Alan Cumming takes 'sappy songs' seriously

Alan Cumming takes 'sappy songs' seriously

Appearing at Orchestra Hall, the TV and film star wants us to listen to songs we'd ordinarily scoff at.
by Euan Kerr

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Film about Michael Jackson from chimp's point of view in the works

Film about Michael Jackson from chimp's point of view in the works

Bubbles lived with Jackson at Neverland Ranch starting in 1983. He was also in the studio during the production of the pop singer's 1987 album "Bad."
by Cathy Wurzer

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An Iraq war opera finds a vein of empathy

An Iraq war opera finds a vein of empathy

Fallujah is based on the experiences of a real Marine, who lost friends and more as a gunner in Iraq. The show's libretto was written by an Iraqi-American.
by Neda Ulaby

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