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Warning: Michigan AT&T Customers May Have Been Apart of Massive Breach
It appears that AT&T has not been kind to its Michigan customers lately. Remember that massive outage we all endured earlier this year? Well, it seems Michigan customers are now facing another headache. Reports indicate that Michigan residents may have had their personal data compromised. When big corporations suffer cyberattacks...
Michigan Could Be Considering A Ban on Plastic Bags
What would your thoughts be on getting rid of plastic bags? Believe it or not, it's a very heated discussion in todays society. In one end, you want to not fill our landfills, oceans, lakes and many other natural areas with plastic. But, what do you therefore carry your products in? The lug from the car to the could be quite the haul.
Keke Jabbar’s Cause of Death: Friend Claims Reality Star Was Found in Garage
Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Keke Jabbar's friend alleges she died from "carbon monoxide poisoning" after falling asleep in her car. JoAnn Jenkins, a close friend of Jabbar's, shut down rumors regarding the reality TV star's death online. "Keke did not overdose, Keke did not take her own life. Keke...
How Yes Set a Course for the ‘80s With ‘Drama’
When Yes released Drama in 1980, it took some fans by surprise. Vocalist Jon Anderson and keyboard legend Rick Wakeman were gone. In their place, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of the Buggles stepped in on vocals and keyboards respectively. As jarring as it might have been at the time,...
Sammy Hagar 2024 Tour Roundtable: Is This the Best of All Worlds?
Sammy Hagar kicked off his Best of All Worlds tour on Saturday with Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Rai Thistlethwayte in tow, focusing on his Van Halen tenure while sprinkling in a handful of other hits from his five-decade career. Van Halen fans have eagerly awaited this trek...
Non-Chain Lansing Restaurants That Are Open on Mondays
Lansing Area Bars and Restaurants That Serve Amazing Mocktails. Whether you are a pregnant person, a sober person, an underage person, or just a person who doesn't feel like drinking alcohol at the moment, there's got to be something out there for us, right? That's when I discovered the beauty of a mocktail. If you don't drink alcohol, for whatever reason, there are some fantastic restaurants and bars in Lansing that serve up more than pop and lemonade. Check out these spots that have amazing mocktails.
Trump Rally Shooter Was in This 2022 Commercial
The Trump rally shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was once in a 2022 BlackRock commercial. According to the New York Post, Crooks was briefly featured in an ad for the world's largest money manager along with other students and teachers at Bethel Park High School. The company has since pulled the...
The Black Crowes Announce New Tour Dates
The Black Crowes have announced more tour dates for their Happiness Bastards Tour. The new shows - titled Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise) - follow a run of dates that concluded last month after starting in April, a month after the release of their latest album, Happiness Bastards. The upcoming...
Man Conflicted After Discovering ‘Major Reason’ He Married His Wife Was a Big Fat Lie
A man on Reddit was left feeling conflicted after discovering his now-wife lied to him while he was away on his first military deployment. "We started dating at 18, right after I joined the military (she is a local where I got stationed). About three months into dating I found out I was being deployed. I pretty much gave her the option to break off the relationship. Because that’s totally not fair to her," the man wrote.
Eagles Add Four More Shows to Las Vegas Sphere Residency
Due to overwhelming demand, Eagles have added four more dates to their upcoming residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The new dates are scheduled for Jan. 17, 18, 24 and 25 of 2025. Presales will begin July 23, followed by regular sales on July 26. Tickets will start at $175 and will reflect all-in pricing.
11 Essentials on Michigan 80’s Kid Back-to-School Shopping List
While I took 3 years of French in high school, I couldn't order a baguette and vente coffee in Paris. I was in advanced placement English for 4 years but still rely on spellcheck for spelling and grammar mistakes I make no matter how many times it corrects me. Though the academic lessons I was taught in school in Michigan may not be at the forefront of my mind (or anywhere in there), I vividly remember looking forward to returning to class after the summer, if only for the back-to-school shopping trip.
Man Considers Divorce After Learning Wife Cheated at Her Bachelorette Party
A man on Reddit is considering leaving his wife of eight years after discovering she cheated on him years ago at her bachelorette party. "Happy relationship, happy life, stable finances, a good house and both working. However, this changed for me last year when I learned she cheated on me at her bachelorette party with a dancer (stripper?)," he began.
When Van Halen Opening Act Saw Eddie Assault Sammy Hagar Onstage
Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch, whose band opened for Van Halen during their bad-tempered reunion tour with Sammy Hagar in 2004, recalled how the dream-come-true experience also had a downside. While Kerch said he had a great time with Hagar, Eddie Van Halen and Michael Anthony, plus Wolfgang Van Halen and...
Bob Dylan Reveals European and UK Tour Dates
Bob Dylan has revealed tour dates in Europe and the U.K. for the fall of 2024. The first scheduled show will take place Oct. 4 in Prague, Czech Republic. From there, he'll make stops in cities like Berlin, Paris, Edinburgh and more. The tour will conclude with three concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Beatles Live Albums Ranked
Beatles live albums didn't really used to be a thing. They came off the road in August 1966 and the group's first official concert recording, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, wasn't released until 11 years later. Three Beatles had issued live LPs in the meantime: John Lennon with 1969's...
The 2nd Oldest Settled Community in Calhoun County: Marengo, Michigan
This little town was named after the “second oldest settled community in Calhoun County” (Marshall was first). So why haven't most of us ever heard of it?. The village of Marengo had its genesis in 1831 when settlers came here to take advantage of water power supplied by the Kalamazoo River.
Jackson’s Biggest Folly? Progress Place, 1964-1983
I remember Jackson's “Progress Place” vividly. Boy, how I remember. It was considered by a majority of residents to be the worst thing that ever happened to downtown Jackson. Literally, ever. When they were finished building this in 1964, I remember having to walk way too far (I thought) to get to my favorite downtown places – like Woolworth's, the Capitol Theater, and the shoe shop.
Shannen Doherty’s Final Podcast Episode and Social Media Post: ‘I Feel Hopeful’
Shannen Doherty's final podcast episode and final social media post left fans emotional. After it was announced that the Beverly Hills 90210 passed away on Saturday (July 13), fans began to re-watch her final Instagram post (shared on June 26) just a few weeks before her death. The video was taken from one of her iHeartRadio podcast episodes where she spoke candidly about her Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
This Restaurant’s Mouthwatering Cheeseburger Has Been Crowned the Best in Michigan
Covered in melty cheese, topped with bacon, slathered with ketchup - however you stack up your cheeseburger, no doubt they are one of America's favorite dishes. Well one cheeseburger in Michigan is getting praised as the very best the state. Foodie publication Lovefood.com went on a mission hunt down America's...
Michigan Restaurant Now Being Called Best Buffet in Entire State
For a while there it seemed like the all-you-can-eat buffet might become extinct... but after the pandemic, buffets bounced back! Buffets can be a bit of an adventure right? Maye the restaurant focuses on one kind of cuisine -- or maybe it's a little bit of everything!. There are plenty...
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