Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, dies at 47
Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on ''American Idol'' and won a Grammy for her 2013 album 'Overcomer', has died. She was 47.
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Lawyers for reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison after being convicted on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasion, on Friday challenged aspects of their convictions and sentences in a federal appeals court.
Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98
Dick Van Dyke is vying for a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98.
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' is here. Is it poetry? This is what experts say
Taylor Swift has released her 11th studio album, ''The Tortured Poets Department.''
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Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Dickey Betts, who died Thursday at age 80, really was born a ramblin' man.
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Musicians pay tribute to Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts after death at 80
Famous fans react to the death of Allman Brothers singer, songwriter and guitarist Dickey Betts, who died at 80.
Business
After 40 nights of U2 at the Sphere, Phish's Trey Anastasio talks about taking over
Phish has been performing for decades, but never has the band played the same show twice.
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Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic music
At an age when many contemporaries contemplate retirement, musician T Bone Burnett has made big changes in his life and art.
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Movie Review: A heist movie that gleefully collides with a monster movie in 'Abigail'
If you always thought your garden-variety heist movies could do with a bit more blood-sucking vampire, have we got a flick for you.
Celebrities
Jewel 'blushes' at Kevin Costner dating rumors as she reveals painful mishap with a live raven
Singer promotes new projects in Elle magazine profile.
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Salman Rushdie's 'Knife' is unflinching about his brutal stabbing and uncanny in its vital spirit
In Salman Rushdie's first book since the 2022 stabbing that hospitalized him and left him blind in one eye, the author wastes no time reliving the day he thought might be his last.
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Visa fees for international artists to tour in the US shot up 250% in April. It could be devastating
Performing in the U.S. for international artists just got a lot more complicated.
World
Algerian journalist says he was expelled from his country without explanation
An Algerian journalist was expelled from the country after flying in from France and not being allowed to leave the airport as journalists continue to face challenges reporting in Algeria.
Movies
Meet the Oscar-winning cinematographer who has changed the way the movies look
Roger Deakins, the man most responsible for the visuals of many Coen brothers movies, will be at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
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Music Review: Jazz pianist Fred Hersch creates subdued, lovely colors on 'Silent, Listening'
Jazz pianist Fred Hersch fully embraces the freedom that comes with improvisation on his solo album ''Silent, Listening,'' spontaneously composing and performing tunes that are often without melody, meter or form.
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 21-27
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 21-27:
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Today in History: April 14, Abraham Lincoln is fatally shot at Ford's Theatre
Today is Sunday, April 14, the 105th day of 2024. There are 261 days left in the year.
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CBS says its daytime show 'The Talk' will end its run in December after 15 seasons
Sheryl Underwood is the only person from the early days of ''The Talk'' who remains on the show today.
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'Golden Bachelor' couple announce they're divorcing
After three months of marriage, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announced on "Good Morning America" that they're done.
Books
Minneapolis author says visiting set of movie starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek was 'surreal'
From Budapest, prolific nonfiction author Jack El-Hai is on "the most fun work trip I've ever been on."
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New York Philharmonic to tour China this summer
The New York Philharmonic will give five concerts in China this summer in what it says will be first visit to the mainland by a U.S. orchestra since 2019.
The Good Life
Celebrity designer and Minnesota native Nate Berkus shares tips on making home spaces work for you
The famed interior design expert talks about tailoring space to fit your needs
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Mister Cee, a famed hip-hop DJ and key figure behind Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album, dies at 57
Mister Cee, one of hip-hop's pioneering DJs and a New York City radio personality who played an instrumental role in the Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album, has died. He was 57.
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