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18 Oscar-Winning Songs That Also Reached No. 1
Only 18 songs have achieved a rare double victory: winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and reaching No. 1 on the Hot 100. Billboard's cha...
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From Screen to Stage: Prince's 'Purple Rain' Secures 2027 Broadway Run
Prince's Purple Rain is officially heading to Broadway, bringing the music and story of the landmark 1984 film to New York's Majestic Theatre. The pro...
Aug 04, 2026
Phil Collins Praises Taylor Swift's Rise to Global Stardom
Phil Collins has shared his admiration for Taylor Swift, reflecting on an early performance that left a lasting impression on him. During a recent dis...
Aug 04, 2026
Pop Royalty Reunite: Madonna and Kylie Minogue Surprise WorldPride Crowd
Madonna welcomed Kylie Minogue to the stage during her Club Confessions performance at WorldPride Amsterdam on August 1. The surprise appearance took ...
Aug 04, 2026
Carly Simon Shares New Song Peaches Ahead of Comes in Waves
Carly Simon has released Peaches, the latest preview of her upcoming album, Comes in Waves. The new track follows Howl, which introduced the project i...
Aug 03, 2026
Kylie Minogue Surprises Brighton Crowd for Nick Cave Duet
Kylie Minogue made an unexpected appearance during Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' sold-out concert at Preston Park in Brighton on Friday, July 31. Durin...
Aug 03, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud Join Smashing Pumpkins for Surprise Lollapalooza Set
The Smashing Pumpkins brought several surprise guests into their Lollapalooza headline set on Friday, July 31, giving the Chicago crowd a performance ...
Aug 02, 2026
Madonna's Love Sensation Reaches No. 1 on Dance Airplay Chart
Madonna has added another chart leader to her catalog as Love Sensation rises to No. 1 on the Dance Airplay chart. Billboard's latest chart update con...
Aug 02, 2026
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New dinosaur species identified in New Mexico, researchers say
The newly discovered creature was a troodontid, meaning it belonged to a family of two-legged, bird-like omnivores. They say these dinosaurs were known for having unusually large brains compared to other dinosaurs.
Gun recovered, fires sparked, 22 arrested during ongoing protests and encampments in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities say fires have been sparked, a gun has been recovered, and 22 people have been arrested so far as police work to regain control of the streets from ongoing protests in Wisconsin. According to the Madison Police Depart...
Neenah Parks & Recreation Department introduces three-phase storm response and tree restoration plan
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - Among the many damages caused by the EF3 tornado on July 27 were several fallen trees, broken limbs, and scattered debris, which impacted multiple park areas in Neenah. As priorities shift to long-term recovery, park staff are wor...
Northeastern Wisconsin municipalities hold public election tests ahead of August primaries to ease voter concerns
(WFRV) - With the August primaries less than a week away, municipalities across northeast Wisconsin held public tests on Wednesday, allowing people to see just how the counting process works and how clerks prepare for election day. The tests come after...
Boy rescued from Ohio house fire was locked in dog cage; father denies wrongdoing
An investigation began Tuesday into a child allegedly locked in a dog cage before an Ohio house fire started Monday morning.
Lawrence University field to house Menasha Football following storm damage to stadium
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - Menasha High School's football program-which faced uncertainty in recent days-will look a little different this season, thanks to the generosity of one northeastern Wisconsin university. The Nathan Calder Stadium suffered severe ...
WATCH: Dashcam tornado footage released by the Fox Crossing Police Department
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - The EF-3 tornado that went through the Fox Valley was devastating, and the Fox Crossing Police Department has released a new look at the severe storm. While in the parking lot of the Gegan Elementary School on Airport Road in Men...
Elderly Sturgeon Bay woman dies after being hit by a vehicle
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - An Elderly woman is now dead after being hit by a vehicle Monday morning in Sturgeon Bay. According to a release from the Sturgeon Bay Police Department, officers, along with other emergency personnel, responded at 11:03 a.m...
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