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Criss Fights Back Against Simmons' 'Beth' Claims
"He talks about things that he doesn't know about," Criss said of his former bandmate.

The True History of the Boston Cooler and Its Ties With Michigan
From root beer days to Detroit fame, the Boston Cooler’s name and origin story are weirder than you think.

Paul McCartney's 'Man on the Run' Film
Watch the trailer for an upcoming documentary combining rarely seen footage, extraordinary archival materials and new interviews.

Mellencamp Bringing Back Hits for 2026 Tour
After focusing on lesser-known material on recent tours, Mellencamp is revisiting his biggest hits.

Michigan Had 3 "Wyomings" Including One Nicknamed "Helltown"
Michigan was home to not one, but THREE places called 'Wyoming', including one in Jackson County and another that was nicknamed "Helltown". Details are here...

Flea Shares ‘Honora’ Album Details, New Single With Thom Yorke and Solo Tour Dates
The album will include covers of songs by Funkadelic, Jimmy Webb and Frank Ocean.

The 20 Best Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1986
Glam metal reached a fever pitch, thrash hit a new benchmark and former bandmates squared off against each other.

Journey's Big Lineup Questions
Neal Schon seems to be clicking with a core group of remaining collaborators. Meanwhile, Arnel Pineda is still missing.

These Michigan Roads Cause the Most Fatal Crashes
New crash data shows Michigan’s deadliest roads aren’t interstates, but state highways filled with lights, intersections, and daily chaos.

Lansing Activates Code Blue as Dangerous Cold Moves In
Lansing activated Code Blue ahead of dangerously cold nights. Here’s when it runs, where the overnight warming center is, and how people can get free rides to shelters.

Metal Allegiance New Song
"Black Horizon" is the first new music from the hard rock supergroup in eight years.

Wayne State Picked 10 Words Michigan Should Bring Back in 2026
Wayne State’s Word Warriors want 10 forgotten words back in your group chats in 2026. Here’s the list, what they mean, and how to use them without sounding like a dictionary.

These Are the Best Sledding Spots Around Lansing This Winter
Michigan winters mean sledding fun! Here are the best places around Lansing to grab a sled or box and slide — with mostly free access and great hills for everyone.

Michigan Casinos Cash In Big in Detroit
Detroit’s three casinos generated $1.28 billion in 2025, with slots doing most of the heavy lifting.

This Mysterious Sound In The Studio Is Driving Everyone Crazy
It’s not loud. It’s not obvious. But it is constant, and it’s making the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show slowly lose their minds.

Foo Fighters and Joan Jett Lead BottleRock Festival Lineup
The Northern California event also features Kool & the Gang, Men at Work and Tom Morello.

James Taylor 2026 Tour
He'll make his first U.K. appearances in more than three years amid a lengthy run of stateside concerts.

Don't Label This a 'Ghost Town' Just Yet: Pompeii, Michigan
Many sites call Pompeii, Michigan a "Ghost Town" but it's not ready for that label...yet. Here's a look at this Gratiot County village...
