'Hamilton' opens Wednesday at Orpheum, lottery tickets still up for grabs

After years of sold out shows in New York, the Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton” opens Wednesday evening at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. 

Neil Simon, Broadway's master of comedy, dies at 91

Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such as "The Odd Couple," ''Barefoot in the Park" and his "Brighton Beach" trilogy dominated Broadway for decades, has died. He was 91.

Prince's family sues doctor who prescribed him pain pills

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The family of the late rock star Prince is suing a doctor who prescribed pain pills for him, saying the doctor failed to treat him for opiate addiction and therefore bears responsibility for his death two years ago, their attorney announced Friday.

MasterChef open auditions Sept. 8 in Minneapolis

MasterChef Season 10 open casting calls are coming to Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 8.

P!nk stops concert to hug grieving teen who just lost mother

An Australian teen got what her family is calling a "hug from heaven" in memory of her mother. P!nk stopped her show in Brisbane after after she saw a sign from a fan in the crowd. The sign read, “My name is Leah – I’m 14 years old. I lost my beautiful Mum last month. I would LOVE a hug … Please!”

Robin Leach, ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' host, dead at 76

Robin Leach, a journalist best known for being the host of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” died Thursday night, according to Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes. He was 76.

Rapper Post Malone's jet lands safely after 2 tires blow

A private jet carrying rapper Post Malone blew two tires during takeoff at a small New Jersey airport on Tuesday but made a safe emergency landing hours later in upstate New York, prompting the rapper to thank fans who prayed for him and diss those who "wished death" on him while he was in the air.

Backstreet Boys concert postponed after fans injured, venue entrance collapses in storm

An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm toppled entrance trusses and disrupted the start of an outdoor concert by the Backstreet Boys.

'Pawn Stars' Richard Harrison, known as 'The Old Man,' dies

LAS VEGAS (AP) - "Pawn Stars" patriarch, Richard Benjamin Harrison, who was known as "The Old Man," has died at age 77.

Aretha Franklin dies in Detroit, surrounded by family and friends

Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul, died Thursday at the age of 76, according to her publicist. Earlier this week the news broke that she was seriously ill and was being surrounded by loved ones in Detroit. 

Aretha Franklin gravely ill

Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' is gravely ill, confirms the Associated Press following earlier reports of the legendary singer's failing health.

Student dancers, choreographers show off their moves on Fox 9

Student dancers and choreographers stopped by Fox 9 Sunday morning to show off their moves ahead of the 2018 competition.

Gov. Dayton declares Wednesday 'Beyoncé and Jay-Z Day' in Minnesota

In honor of their upcoming concert at U.S. Bank Stadium, Gov. Mark Dayton has declared Wednesday, August 8, 2018 "Beyoncé and Jay-Z Day" in Minnesota. 

In video, Mayor Frey urges 'The Bachelorette,' fiancé to move to Minneapolis

The reality dating competition “The Bachelorette” ended Monday with its star, Becca Kufrin of Prior Lake, Minnesota accepting a proposal from one of her final two contestants, Garrett Yrigoyen.