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The waves of shrimp lovers flocked to Red Lobster, but what followed was more than just a tidal wave of diners.

Meijer Gardens adds Nick Cave’s monumental Amalgam (Origin) to its permanent collection, marking the artist’s first Michigan installation.

Detroit Metro Airport now has Gameway lounges where travelers can play Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and retro games with snacks and drinks while waiting for flights.

Get your entry in and see if you can win a 'Tron: Ares' soundtrack from Nine Inch Nails courtesy of Loudwire Nights.

You expect Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Yungblud, but who is the fourth writer on the new collaborative song 'My Only Angel'?

After delays and a canceled downtown plan, Brazilian steakhouse, Texas de Brazil, is finally opening in Grand Rapids—at Woodland Mall Sept. 19, 2025.

Lions fans can grab a collectible Meijer flag for $15 this fall, with every purchase helping the Detroit Lions Foundation tackle food insecurity in Michigan.

The following four artists were not only the biggest metal groups of the 2000s, but also shaped metal in some way and have had a lasting influence.

See where you can catch MGK, Sammy Hagar, Heart and Sabaton and get ticketing info for each.

The Michigan State Police have launched the "Opening the Door" campaign to warn parents about the dangers kids face online.

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

To celebrate their 100th NHL season, the Detroit Red Wings have unveiled a special centennial jersey. The jersey honors the team's history by incorporating elements from classic uniforms and past designs.

Read the lyrics to Aerosmith's first new song in 13 years, 'My Only Angel,' which is a collaborative track with Yungblud.

Many great bands and guitar players come from Michigan. Recently, Michiganders picked out their favorite Michigan guitar solos.

Hot Wings credits Monty Python, Steve Martin, MST3K, and more as the foundation of his dry, witty humor.

The West Michigan Whitecaps defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels to win the 2025 Midwest League Championship, their first title in a decade. The team finished with a stellar 96-35 record.

For 30 years, The Orbit Room was the premier venue in West Michigan bringing, bringing big names like Green Day, Oasis, and more to Grand Rapids before it's sudden closure in 2018.

Michigan ranks 35th in WalletHub’s 2025 happiness study, scoring low in work and wellness but high in community.