CLASSIC HITS NEWS
Barry Manilow Cancels Two Las Vegas Shows After Technical and Vocal Problems
Barry Manilow canceled two performances from his Las Vegas residency after an earlier show was cut short because of technical difficulties. A statemen...
Aug 25, 2026
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...
Aug 24, 2026
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
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NASA administrator suggests putting data centers in space
Both Democratic and Republican politicians are hastily trying to distance themselves from data facilities.
Police mourn crossing guard who died in Appleton dump truck accident as school year begins
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) -- As the school year rolls around, the Kaukauna Police are paying their respects to a local crossing guard who tragically lost her life several months ago. Vicki Wagner was the victim of a fatal crash in Appleton on June 18, dyin...
Green Bay Packers award $1,000 grants to 20 youth football programs in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Green Bay Packers are one of the most profitable corporations in Wisconsin. And they're consistently making sure that that profit is shared with the community. According to a press release, the NFL team announced today tha...
Heavy damage reported after fire engulfs Wisconsin pub
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WFRV) -- A food eatery in Wisconsin suffered heavy damage from an intense fire the morning of August 26. The Little Rice Fire Department revealed in a social media post that Sheri's Pub n Grub in Minocqua was "engulfed in fire" when the...
'Appleton Area NOW' rallies for women's rights, equal rights amendment
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - Supporters gathered in downtown Appleton on Wednesday to mark Women's Equality Day and call for continued action on women's rights. Members of 'Appleton Area NOW' and others rallied at Houdini Plaza, reflecting on the history of...
Volunteer Fox Cities seeks help for tornado recovery
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) -- Volunteer Fox Cities is in need of additional helpers as they prepare for a litany of recovery efforts scheduled for the next several days. The group is seeking both individuals and teams to assist with its critical tornado reco...
LaFleurs feel grateful that their first head coaching matchup is coming in the preseason
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Divided loyalties meant a divided wardrobe for the parents of Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur as their teams held a joint practice Wednesday. Denny and Kristi LaFleur were just happy ...
Cousin of 10-year-old Wisconsin girl pleads guilty to her killing and gets life in prison
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The cousin of a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl killed in 2022 pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday and was sentenced to life in prison. Lily Peters was riding her bike home from her aunt's house in Chippewa ...
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