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Motown Songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs Dies at 87
Janie Bradford Hobbs, the songwriter who helped shape some of Motown's earliest music, has died at 87. Her family announced that she died on August 21...
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Céline Dion Health Update: Singer Remains Dedicated to Recovery and Live Music
Cline Dion says she remains focused on her health and her return to performing while continuing treatment for stiff-person syndrome. In a recent inter...
Aug 21, 2026
Phil Collins Shares Rare Health Update, Reflecting on Sobriety and Ongoing Recovery
Phil Collins has opened up about his recovery from alcohol addiction, saying he has now been sober for three years. During a recent interview, the for...
Aug 18, 2026
Bryan Adams Brings Out Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo for Rare Onstage Jam at L.A. Stop
Bryan Adams added an unexpected collaboration to his Detroit concert on August 15, inviting Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to join him for a performance...
Aug 18, 2026
New Billy Joel Documentary Short to Premiere Featuring Unheard 1971 Radio Audio
A newly announced documentary is giving fans a rare look at Billy Joel before he became one of New York's most recognizable performers. The 20-minute ...
Aug 15, 2026
Fatboy Slim Marks 30 Years of Better Living Through Chemistry With Anniversary Reissue
Fatboy Slim is celebrating three decades of Better Living Through Chemistry with a 30th anniversary reissue of his debut album. In an anniversary anno...
Aug 14, 2026
The Sound of 'Ray of Light': How William Orbit Shaped a Defining Era for Madonna
Madonna has paid tribute to producer William Orbit, remembering the musician who helped shape one of the most distinctive chapters of her career. In a...
Aug 09, 2026
Madonna and Kylie Minogue Release First Official Studio Collaboration
Madonna and Kylie Minogue have officially teamed up for their first recorded collaboration with the release of Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix). The tr...
Aug 08, 2026
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Kane Brown to perform exclusive, student-only concert at UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Some college students will be in for a treat as global superstar Kane Brown will be putting on a student-only, exclusive concert in Wisconsin. According to a release, Amazon Music is presenting 'Off to College with Kane Brown,' a...
New bumblebee species found in Wisconsin for the first time
(WFRV) - Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have confirmed that a new species of bumblebees has been seen in the Badger State for the first time. According to a release from the DNR, the Nevada bumblebee (Bombus nevandensis) w...
Man arrested following slashing incident inside a Wisconsin hotel room
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Wisconsin say they have arrested one man after he attacked someone with a knife inside a hotel room. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers responded at 10:17 p.m. on Saturday to the Ro...
Wisconsin homeowner uses cane to fight off burglars
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - A homeowner in Wisconsin was quick to find and use a cane after finding two burglars in her home. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers responded at 2:33 a.m. on Saturday to reports of a residential ...
Country music legend Tim McGraw will headline the 2027 XRoads41
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - XRoads41 is wasting no time filling out the lineup for 2027 as on Monday officials announced country music legend Tim McGraw will headline the event. According to a release, McGraw is a three-time Grammy Award winner and has sold...
New Tundra Card Show debuts at the Resch Expo
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - A brand new show debuted at the Resch Expo over the weekend, capitalizing on the growing interest in professional collecting right here in Titletown. The first-ever "Tundra Card Show" gave fans a place to buy, sell, and trade e...
Trump threatens 50 percent New Year's Day tariffs on more Canadian goods
President Trump hit back at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, threatening to hit imported cars, trucks, auto parts and steel with 50 percent tariffs. The new tariffs would take effect on Jan. 1. "Canada has been ripping off the United Stat...
Winnebago County Sheriff's Office looking to identify tap-to-pay fraud suspect
(WFRV) - Officials in Winnebago County are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect claimed to be committing fraud at various stores. According to a release from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, an Asian man, believed to be in his 30...
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