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Barry Manilow has early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery

Barry Manilow has early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery

Barry Manilow will have surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung, and has rescheduled his upcoming concerts in January. The singer announced on Instagram that doctors caught it “so early” thanks to an MRI in the wake of a long bout with bronchitis.
by The Associated Press

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Finding joy and community in amateur holiday performances

Finding joy and community in amateur holiday performances

From local Nutcrackers to community choir concerts, ‘tis the season for holiday shows put on by your friends and neighbors. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the joy people find in amateur performing groups.
by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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The hidden history of 'White Christmas'

The hidden history of 'White Christmas'

The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Duluth musical mainstays Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles team up to perform new songs in St. Paul

Duluth musical mainstays Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles team up to perform new songs in St. Paul

Thursday night’s sold-out show at the Fitzgerald Theater is the only date the musicians have scheduled in Minnesota. They’re performing songs from their self-titled album released over the summer. 
by Clay Masters

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4 facts about 'I Feel Down Today,' the new single from Ponderosa

4 facts about 'I Feel Down Today,' the new single from Ponderosa

Minneapolis musician Josh Lavonn says his latest album came from one place: love. The Ponderosa frontman credits his wife and the relationships around him as the spark behind “Woman,” a retro-soul record built on devotion, vulnerability and long-term partnership.
by Anika Besst

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The Lumineers, The Strokes, Matchbox Twenty to headline Minnesota Yacht Club music festival

The Lumineers, The Strokes, Matchbox Twenty to headline Minnesota Yacht Club music festival

The third annual Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is set for July 17-19 and will return to Harriet Island Regional Park with performances from The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty, The Strokes and many more.
by MPR News Staff

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Apple Replay is here. What's the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

Apple Replay is here. What's the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ massively popular, Grammy-nominated “APT.” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
by The Associated Press

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