Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter, has regained ownership of the brand from L’Oréal USA and will assume the role of president and take an equity stake in the newly established business partnership.
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Beyoncé’s Cécred Haircare Line Makes Its Big Retail Debut at Ulta Beauty
Beyoncé’s haircare line, Céred, is celebrating its first anniversary and retail partnership with Ulta Beauty, marking a monumental moment for the brand and a groundbreaking retail expansion.
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Art-A-Whirl Celebrates 30 Years of Creativity in Northeast Minneapolis
Art-A-Whirl, the annual art festival in Northeast Minneapolis, is celebrating its 30th year from May 16-18, featuring over 1,400 artists, a brand-new mobile app, and a special exhibit on 30 local artists.
Posted inMovies
South Park Creators, Kendrick Lamar Team Up for Comedy Film Debuting on July 4
Kendrick Lamar, Trey Parker, and Matt Stone are teaming up with pgLang to create a bold, boundary-pushing live-action comedy set to debut in theaters over the July 4 weekend, with Paramount’s full backing and a prime holiday release.
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Disney Cancels Long-Awaited ‘Tiana’ Series, Shifts Strategy for Streaming Content
Disney has canceled the long-awaited Tiana musical series, due to high production costs, but has instead opted to release a short-form special inspired by The Princess and the Frog, and is also planning to release one feature film annually, including titles such as Zootopia 2 and Frozen 3.
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Alicia Keys Immortalized in Barbie’s ‘Women in Music’ Collection
Alicia Keys and her longtime collaborator Ann Mincieli have been honored in Mattel’s 2025 “Career of the Year: Women in Music” collection, a limited-edition tribute to trailblazing women in the music industry.
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Historic change originates in the courage of ordinary people
Historical drama “Little Rock: 1942” honors the true story of heroic school teacher Susie Morris and the civil rights lawsuit that brought Thurgood Marshall to Saint Paul, highlighting the courageous stand against systemic inequality and the broader Civil Rights Movement.
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Uniting the diaspora through music and culture
Samambo World is a cultural movement that unites the African diaspora through music and community, providing opportunities for artists and creatives to showcase their talents and collaborate with like-minded individuals.
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Teatro del Pueblo Presents Voces Latinas: A Broadway Musical Revue at Park Square Theatre
Teatro del Pueblo will be presenting Voces Latinas: A Broadway Musical Revue from March 14 to 16 at Park Square Theatre in St. Paul, featuring an all-BIPOC cast and celebrating the contributions of Latino artists to the Broadway stage.
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iHeartMedia Settles Legal Dispute with Drake Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Rapper Drake has settled a legal dispute with iHeartMedia over a diss track “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, which Drake claims received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to promote.
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Minnesotans React to ‘Love Is Blind’ Minneapolis Season So Far
The Minneapolis season of Love Is Blind has been met with mixed reactions from Minnesota viewers, with some finding it “boring” and “secondhand embarrassing”, while others praising the “wholesome” and “friendly” nature of Minnesotans.
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Artist’s collages tell nuanced stories in ‘GIANTS’ exhibit
Deborah Roberts, a mixed media artist, contributes her powerful narratives to the “GIANTS: Art from the Dean Collection” exhibition, which aims to inspire important dialogue between art, culture and identity while supporting emerging and established artists.
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Remembering Angie Stone & Her Pioneering Hip-Hop Roots
Angie Stone, a soul icon and Hip-Hop pioneer, passed away at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the early years of Hip-Hop and continues to influence generations of artists.
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Red Bull BC One Cypher Returns to Minneapolis: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Culture
The Red Bull BC One Cypher will return to Minneapolis on Saturday, March 29, featuring a knockout-style tournament showcasing local and national breakdancers, with all proceeds going to the Minnesota Dance Theatre.
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New ‘DeBarge’ Documentary Explores Band’s Legacy, James and Randy Living in RVs
The documentary DeBarge, directed by Matthew Siretta, explores the lives of James and Randy DeBarge, former members of the iconic 1980s R&B group, who now live in RVs on the streets of Los Angeles, highlighting their struggles with fame, addiction, and family bond.
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Softly, She Sang: The Timeless Echo of Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack, a trailblazing vocalist, has died at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of evocative interpretations of love and longing that reshaped the landscape of contemporary music.
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Mudluk Pottery Studio: Crafting Safe Spaces and Lasting Stories in Minneapolis
Mudluk Pottery Studio is a creative hub in Minneapolis that provides classes and a gallery showcasing diverse artistic mediums, while fostering a safe and welcoming environment for artists of all levels and backgrounds.
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Greatest big band in the land spreads joy at Orchestra Hall
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performed at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, showcasing their mastery of jazz music and inspiring the audience with their energetic and soulful performance.
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MSR celebrated in local mosaic
Local artist Olivia Levins Holden has completed a community-engaged mosaic project at the Hosmer Library in South Minneapolis, incorporating themes of local history, ecology, and community connection, and honoring important local institutions such as Dreamland Café and Central High.
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LL COOL J Reimagines His Legacy: Vinyl Reissues and a Fresh “Rock The Bells” Visual
LL Cool J is re-releasing his albums All World: Greatest Hits and Phenomenon on vinyl, allowing both longtime fans and new listeners to engage with his music in a tangible way, while also celebrating his influence on hip-hop’s future.