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Music

Jury selection in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial begins today

Jury selection in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial begins today

The trial for the rap mogul, who faces criminal charges for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transporting to engage in prostitution, is underway. Opening statements are slated for May 12.
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

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‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer-songwriter Jill Sobule killed in Woodbury house fire

‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer-songwriter Jill Sobule killed in Woodbury house fire

Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with the gay-themed song “I Kissed a Girl,” died in a house fire Thursday. She was 66.
by The Associated Press

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Opera returns to the Minnesota Orchestra with ‘Turandot’

Opera returns to the Minnesota Orchestra with ‘Turandot’

The Minnesota Orchestra, under music director Thomas Søndergård, is performing Puccini’s “Turandot” in concert for the first time in years, featuring soprano Christine Goerke and signaling a possible return to opera in the ensemble’s programming.
by Jacob Aloi

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Minnesota musician John Munson talks about his recovery after suffering a stroke

Minnesota musician John Munson talks about his recovery after suffering a stroke

After suffering a stroke last winter, Minnesota musician John Munson took to the stage last weekend and sang as strong as ever. He'll do the same Thursday night during a sold-out special benefit concert in his honor at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer and Heidi Raschke

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 includes OutKast, Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 includes OutKast, Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper

The seven acts voted into the Rock Hall this year include Southern rap and Midwest garage rock duos, pillars of the grunge and English blues rock eras and the ‘80s most unusual pop star.
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

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