Gordon Parks exhibit highlights his legacy as a storyteller

A new exhibit is on display at the Minnesota Museum of American Art called “A Choice of Weapons” after legendary African-American photojournalist Gordon Parks' autobiography of the same name.

'Naughty boy': Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77

Jones helped form Monty Python's Flying Circus, whose anarchic humor helped revolutionize British comedy.

Hopewell Music surpasses $50K fundraising goal to stay open through spring

Hopewell Music, a nonprofit music school providing affordable music education on Minneapolis’ north side, has already surpassed the $50,000 fundraising goal it needs to stay open through the spring. 

Ozzy Osbourne recalls 'most painful, miserable year' of his life, reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis

The musician revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which is a neurodegenerative disorder that typically develops slowly over years, although not all patients are affected the same.

Minnesota hip-hop artist celebrates special connection to MLK, carries on his message

Minnesota hip-hop artist with a family connection to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped celebrate the civil rights leader at Minnesota's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. 

Prince wrongful death case dismissed

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Prince's family members has been quietly dismissed in recent months, suggesting family members have reached settlements with defendants.

Singer David Olney, 71, dead after after suffering heart attack while performing

Folk singer-songwriter David Olney has died after he suffered an apparent heart attack Saturday while performing at the 30A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, a fellow performer said. Olney was 71.

Report: Hank Azaria to quit voicing Apu on ‘The Simpsons’

Hank Azaria says he has no plans to continue voicing the character of Apu on “The Simpsons,” according to an industry blog. But that isn’t to say the Indian immigrant convenience store owner Azaria brought alive for 30 years won’t live on.

Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. lead field into rock hall

The posthumous inductees Whitney Houston and The Notorious B.I.G. will lead this year's class into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.

Vince Vaughn faces liberal outrage after he was seen with Trump during national championship game

Movie star Vince Vaughn, a self-described libertarian who has supported Republican candidates in the past, is facing backlash on social media after a video emerged on Twitter showing him with President Trump during the national championship game Monday in New Orleans, La.

Gigi Hadid among potential jurors for Weinstein's rape trial

Supermodel Gigi Hadid is in the running to be a juror in Harvey Weinstein’s New York City rape trial after telling a judge Monday that she thinks she'd be able to “keep an open mind on the facts."

Queen agrees to let Harry, Meghan move part-time to Canada

Queen Elizabeth II agreed Monday to grant Prince Harry and and his wife Meghan their wish for a more independent life, allowing them to move part-time to Canada while remaining firmly in the House of Windsor.

Sydney Opera House illuminates with faces of fire fighters battling wildfires

The sails of the legendary Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Saturday to show support for first-responders battling wildfires in Australia.