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Grand Rapids Game Show is opening up downtown Grand Rapids. The new immersive experience lets players compete in classic TV-inspired games like Jeopardy!, Family Feud, and Fear Factor.

Yungblud made some surprising picks when he was asked which artists would join his dream supergroup.

These are the biggest rock and metal tours happening in 2026 so far, including Metallica, Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance and more.

Picture a young athlete in the '30s, navigating a world of ice and prejudice—meet a local legend whose story deserves to be told.

Tommy Thayer, Bruce Kulick and Vinnie Vincent have all issued their initial comments on the death of original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley.

Paul Stanley has shared his favorite photo with founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died at the age of 74, as a social media tribute.

Raising Cane’s is opening its first Grand Rapids location on November 18th in Kentwood. Fans can even win free Cane’s for a year at the grand opening.

Grand Rapids fans get one more slam-packed WWE night when SmackDown hits Van Andel Arena Dec. 19

No Doubt, Dropkick Murphys, Nonpoint, Sugar, Eagles and more are among the acts adding new or more shows over the past seven days.

He went from skipping the decorations to going all-out every October. Here’s what made Free Beer change his tune.

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here!

A West Michigan chief meteorologist showed off incredible reflexes when her weather clicker flew out of her hand on live TV, executing a perfect catch while not missing a beat of her forecast.

We wanna send you to rock out with Def Leppard in Las Vegas!

In a surprise find, a pigskin-bound Theologia Moralis from 1672 was donated to MSU’s Surplus Store.

Tobias Forge celebrates the success of Ghost's album, 'Skeleta,' looks ahead to their '26 tour and also opens up about his performance at Back to the Beginning.

Former KISS drummer Peter Criss has shared his initial statement on the death of ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley.

Gene Simmons has shared a statement on the death of founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died on Oct. 16 at the age of 74.

If you're in downtown Grand Rapids this Sunday, expect road closures. The 22nd Annual University of Michigan Health-West Marathon runs Oct. 19 and will shutter key streets between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Check the list and plan ahead.