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The musical ‘Purple Rain’ begins preview performances Oct. 16. Here’s what you need to know

The musical ‘Purple Rain’ begins preview performances Oct. 16. Here’s what you need to know

Prince’s hometown takes center stage as Minneapolis hosts the world premiere of “Purple Rain,” a new stage adaptation of the 1984 film that will serve as both a local homecoming and a pre-Broadway launch.
by Jacob Aloi

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D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.
by The Associated Press

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UK rapper Giggs takes center stage as NFL spices up international games with halftime shows

UK rapper Giggs takes center stage as NFL spices up international games with halftime shows

The NFL has been spicing up its international games with halftime performers, a bit like mini-Super Bowls. British rapper Giggs performed Sunday at halftime of the game between the New York Jets and Denver Broncos at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
by The Associated Press

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How The Current shapes Minnesota's music scene

How The Current shapes Minnesota's music scene

For 20 years, The Current has been Minnesota’s music heartbeat — boosting local talent and introducing fresh sounds on the radio. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests pull back the curtain on the station’s sound and how it all comes together.
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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