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March 30, 2019 3:10 PM

Rolling Stones postpone tour as Jagger receives medical treatment

The Rolling Stones are postponing their latest tour so Mick Jagger can receive medical treatment.

by Associated Press

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March 28, 2019 9:05 AM

Jenny Lewis performs new album in Twin Cities this week

Thursday afternoon she'll be playing in the intimate Clown Lounge under the Turf Club. Then Friday night she'll be at the Palace Theatre in downtown St. Paul.

by MPR News Staff

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March 24, 2019 5:10 PM

Need a can't-miss wheel of cheese? Try playing it some hip-hop

Researchers exposed cheese to different genres of music for 24 hours a day over six months to find out that hip-hop might create the tastiest cheese.

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Lindsey Feingold

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March 21, 2019 10:38 AM

How "God Bless America" became a hit

80 years ago Kate Smith recorded what would become her signature song "God Bless America." The original version was written in 1918 by Irving Berlin. He re-worked the lyrics a bit and when Smith sang it on her nationally-syndicated radio show, it became an immediate hit.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 17, 2019 6:45 PM

Dick Dale, 'King of Surf Guitar,' dies at 81

Dick Dale, whose pounding, blaringly loud power-chord instrumentals on songs like "Miserlou" and "Let's Go Trippin'" earned him the title "King of the Surf Guitar," has died at age 81.

by Associated Press

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March 17, 2019 2:25 PM

At 83, Mary Lane upholds the blues tradition: 'I still got it'

The Arkansas-born blues singer looks back on her career and discusses "Travelin' Woman," her first album in more than 20 years.

by Melissa Block and Peter Breslow

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March 17, 2019 9:50 AM

Nat King Cole remains 'one of the great gifts of nature'

Born 100 years ago today, Nat King Cole topped the charts year after year, sold more than 50 million records, pushed jazz piano in a new direction and paved the way for later generations of performers.

by Tom Vitale

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March 6, 2019 7:56 PM

R. Kelly goes back to jail, takes risks with TV interview

A spokesperson for the Cook County Sheriff's Office said Kelly would not be released from jail until he pays the full child-support debt. His next hearing was scheduled for March 13.

by Associated Press

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March 6, 2019 8:46 AM

R. Kelly calls accusers 'liars' in sex abuse case

The singer, out on bail following his Feb. 22 arrest in Chicago, said he has done "lots of things wrong" when it comes to women, but said he has apologized. He denies doing anything against their will.

by The Associated Press