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A fire closed a bookstore named Friends to Lovers in Virginia. Romance readers kept it afloat

A fire closed a bookstore named Friends to Lovers in Virginia. Romance readers kept it afloat

Jamie Fortin’s romance-centric bookstore shut down shortly after its grand opening due to a fire. She says the romance community has been integral in helping her rebuild.
by Suzanne Nuyen

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Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82

Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82

A recipient of a Grammys Trustee Award in 2015, Richard Perry died at a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday. Perry was a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds.
by The Associated Press

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‘Complex Emotions’ on Christmas: The Bad Plus returns for Dakota jazz club residency

‘Complex Emotions’ on Christmas: The Bad Plus returns for Dakota jazz club residency

Avant-garde jazz outfit Bad Plus will be at Minneapolis' Dakota jazz club Dec. 25-28 to perform old classics as well as songs from their new album, “Complex Emotions,” released in November.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Revisiting mothers, reimagining stories: Lloyd Suh finds connection and meaning in ‘The Heart Sellers’

Revisiting mothers, reimagining stories: Lloyd Suh finds connection and meaning in ‘The Heart Sellers’

Playwright Lloyd Suh’s “The Heart Sellers” explores friendship, immigration, and the enduring impact of history through the lens of two Asian immigrant women in 1970s America.
by Jacob Aloi

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Mariah Carey and K-pop group Stray Kids rule this week's charts

Mariah Carey and K-pop group Stray Kids rule this week's charts

Holiday music rules the pop charts once again this week, as Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" scores its 17th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 — the third longest run of all time.
by Stephen Thompson

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How Chappell Roan's producer Dan Nigro crafts pop hits for a new generation

How Chappell Roan's producer Dan Nigro crafts pop hits for a new generation

Working with artists like Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo to distill their personalities and voices into distinctive and personal songs, Nigro has established himself as a producer adept at making pop hits for a new generation.
by Kira Wakeam, Ailsa Chang, Christopher Intagliata and Hazel Cills

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Critical DMs: Highland Park home revives Dayton’s holiday magic

Critical DMs: Highland Park home revives Dayton’s holiday magic

A St. Paul homeowner has rescued and restored iconic Dayton’s holiday elves, creating a nostalgic display reminiscent of the department store’s beloved 8th-floor holiday show, enchanting visitors and preserving Minnesota tradition.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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