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Idina Menzel talks 'Glee,' 'Wicked,' working bar mitzvahs
July 06, 2012 in Dressing Room
You might know Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel from her Broadway roles as Maureen in Rent or Elphaba in Wicked, or as Shelby Corcoran in the hit television show Glee. This...
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Lynn Shelton discusses 'Your Sister's Sister' starring Mark Duplass, Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt
June 27, 2012 in Dressing Room
Director Lynn SheltonWhen actor Mark Duplass approached director Lynn Shelton about an idea for a film, she was immediately intrigued. Shelton had worked with Duplass on her last project, Humpday,...
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Collective Soul's Dean Roland on Twilight and turning 20
June 22, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Joseph GuayCollective Soul will celebrate 20 years in the music industry this year and they show no sign of slowing down. The Georgia-based rock band kicked off their...
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Brandi Carlile on Bear Creek and Kris Kristofferson
June 20, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Frank OckenfelsSinger Brandi Carlile celebrated her 31st birthday earlier this month in the Cascade Mountain Range smoking cigars, drinking beer and playing golf with her family and friends....
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Andy Cohen on Real Housewives, Bravo, and lying to Oprah Winfrey
June 13, 2012 in Dressing Room
Photo by Frank VeronskyRegardless of whether or not you've seen Andy Cohen's television show, Watch What Happens Live, there's still a good chance that you've watched at least one of...
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Bret Michaels talks Poison, reality TV, and his health ahead of solo show Saturday
June 01, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo By Carrie ReiserBy Nicole CrosbieFormer Poison frontman Bret Michaels has kicked off his solo summer tour, and will perform at the Medina Entertainment Center this Saturday. See what Michaels...
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Teresa Giudice on 'Real Wives,' family, and her best-selling cookbook
June 01, 2012 in Dressing Room
Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member and Celebrity Apprentice competitor Teresa Giudice has made headlines for flipping tables and for getting in fights with her Housewives cast mates. She...
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Director Tanya Wexler talks 'Hysteria,' vibrators, Maggie Gyllenhaal
May 30, 2012 in Dressing Room
Director Tanya Wexler was immediately intrigued when producer Tracey Becker approached her to make Hysteria, a romantic comedy about the invention of the electric vibrator in Victorian-era England. "It made...
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RetroRama in review: Modern designers combine politics and fashion
May 25, 2012 in Dressing Room
Photo by Hilary SteinRevelers celebrate fashion and politics at RetroRamaWalking into RetroRama, an annual evening of retro fashion and fun at the Minnesota History Center, felt like stepping back in...
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Samantha Rei of Blasphemina's Closet prepares for RetroRama
May 22, 2012 in Dressing Room
Samantha Rei photographed by Nick AbregoIf you think that history is boring, RetroRama at the Minnesota History Center is set to prove you wrong. This hot party is a combination...
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James Morrison: Stevie Wonder is funky as f*ck
May 10, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Julian BroadBritish singer-songwriter James Morrison sold more than 4.5 million copies of his first two albums Undiscovered (2006) and Songs for You, Truths for Me (2008), but he...
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Sol Inspirations invites local designers and boutiques to create eco fashion
May 03, 2012 in Dressing Room
Photo by Garrett BornUpcycled dress created by You and Me for the Resurgent Fashion ShowSol Inspirations, a non-profit organization that advocates for responsible clothing, styling, and beauty products, will host...
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Nate Berkus on Oprah Winfrey, interior design, and growing up in Minnesota
May 02, 2012 in Dressing Room
Nate BerkusYou may recognize Nate Berkus from The Oprah Winfrey Show or from his syndicated talk program, The Nate Berkus Show. This Sunday, you'll have the opportunity to see him...
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Queer Eye's Carson Kressley dishes out fashion advice for Minnesotans
April 30, 2012 in Dressing Room
Fashion expert Carson Kressley has traveled across the nation helping men and women improve their wardrobes. From Queer Eye for the Straight Guy to Carson-Nation to How to Look Good...
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Art in Bloom brings flower power to fashion
April 27, 2012 in Dressing Room
Photo by Hilary SteinThe Minneapolis Institute of Arts kicked off its 29th annual Art in Bloom celebration yesterday with a lecture by garden designer Gordon Hayward, a floral demonstration by...
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Author Nicholas Sparks brings romance to the screen once again in 'The Lucky One'
April 20, 2012 in Dressing Room
Best-selling author Nicholas Sparks knows a thing or two about romance. His novels -- seven of which have been made into movies -- include The Notebook, A Walk to Remember,...
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Gloria Steinem visits Minnesota
April 19, 2012 in Dressing Room
For over 40 years Gloria Steinem has fought for social justice and equality. As a leader in the women's movement the author, lecturer, and editor has changed the way women...
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Director Whit Stillman discusses 'Damsels in Distress' starring Minnesotan Analeigh Tipton
April 18, 2012 in Dressing Room
Violet (Greta Gerwig) and Lily (Analeigh Tipton) in Damsels in Distress"I went to Harvard University in a very political, depressing, grungy time when there seemed to be no social life,"...
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'Buffy's' Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon reunite for 'Cabin in the Woods'
April 10, 2012 in Dressing Room
Courtesy of LionsgateThe Cabin in the Woods tells the story of five friends -- Dana (Kristen Connolly), Curt (Chris Hemsworth), Jules (Anna Hutchison), Marty (Fran Kranz), and Holden (Jesse Williams)...
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'The Hunger Games' cast on reality TV, Occupy Wall Street, group think
March 21, 2012 in Dressing Room
Image courtesy of LionsgateJennifer Lawrence as Katniss?Last week, cast members of The Hunger Games made their way to the Twin Cities as part of a media blitz greeting fans and...
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Adrienne Yancy shows her bikini best for ARENA Bikini
March 20, 2012 in Dressing Room
Designer Adrienne Yancy?This Saturday, ARENA Dances will host its fifth-annual fundraiser, ARENA Bikini: Beach, BABY!. The evening will feature fashion, modern dance, and music. Founder Matthew Janczewski has asked local...
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Fashion photographer Miles Schuster publishes his first book
February 27, 2012 in Dressing Room
?Local fashion photographer Miles Schuster has published his first book, Miles Schuster Body of Work 2007-2011, highlighting his top photos from the past four years. Featuring familiar faces like Ashlee...
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Leslie Jordan dishes on 'The Help' co-star Emma Stone, 'Will and Grace,' and his one-man show
February 24, 2012 in Dressing Room
Leslie Jordan?Leslie Jordan, who is perhaps best known for his role as Beverly Leslie on Will and Grace and most recently as Mr. Blackely in The Help, will be in...
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The Red Dress Collection launches in MN
February 15, 2012 in Dressing Room
?Last week, top models and celebrities walked the catwalk at New York Fashion Week's Red Dress Collection to show their support for women's heart health. Christie Brinkley, Rebecca Romijn, Jenna Elfman,...
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'Diana, A Celebration' honors the Princess of Wales
February 08, 2012 in Dressing Room
?Last Saturday, "Diana, A Celebration" opened at the Mall of America. The exhibit honors the life and legacy of the late Princess of Wales. Known as the "people's princess" and...
