One of the hottest new music stars has shot into superstar levels of fame over the past few months, and it's been an incredible ride to witness. Rising pop star Chappell Roan has been making waves this summer with her hit singles “Good Luck Babe” and “Pink Pony Club.” Consider buying a lottery ticket if you were one of the fans who got to see her just weeks before she exploded on a national level at Grand Rapids' own Intersection.

It wasn't so long ago that the equation of harvesting a plant being an illegal act centered around one particular herb. While there are limits on the number of marijuana plants a single person can cultivate, there is a different plant in Michigan that will get you in some trouble if you harvest it.

Which house is yours: The one that hands out that same boring candy bars you've been putting into buckets on Halloween for the past 10 years or the one that wants to be the talk of the neighborhood kids because you have the best treats?. Halloween is obviously a huge...

A few months back, we had a segment on the show discussing what each show member thought was their best physical feature. Hot Wings mentioned he'd say his hair, which is a great answer considering he has a full head of hair with very little gray. But it raised a...

Who has been the best 21st Century Frontwoman in the rock world - Halestorm's Lzzy Hale or The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen? After having you vote on the Best Frontman last week, this is the debate in Chuck's Fight Club on Loudwire Nights this week and then we'll have the winners face off.

I'm not sure if it's because Michigan is surrounded by freshwater everywhere or if it's just a part of human nature, but whenever I see a body of water my gut reaction is to gauge how viable it would be to go swimming in it. Especially considering the river is...

I never really thought about this until now. I was born and raised in West Michigan and I've spent countless summers at the beach, so why am I only just hearing about this now?. Had I known earlier I would have spent this past summer combing the shores of Lake...

Earlier this year we shared with you that a popular, family-owned Mexican restaurant in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood was forced to close, at least temporarily. After eight years in business, the situation came as a shock to the Oliveros, the owners of La Huasteca. In April, they announced to Facebook...

Do you have a favorite Michigan song? There are lots to choose from according to Michiganders. There are a lot of songs that have been written about Michigan. Songs about cities, events, or memories from artists who are from the Great Lakes State. Artists like Bob Seger, Kid Rock, Alice...

Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell has issued a statement in which he reveals that he owes his bandmates an apology after his actions of the past week. The band announced the cancelation of their remaining tour dates after Farrell first shoved and then punched guitarist Dave Navarro during the group's Friday night show in Boston, ending their performance that night early.

Tool singer Maynard James Keenan has been doing a birthday tour called Sessanta featuring two of his other bands along with Primus and it is coming to Grand Rapids. Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan has always been busy with his main band and other bands A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. Let's not forget he also owns and runs a wine business.

Perry Farrell was already struggling onstage during Jane's Addiction's shows leading up to Friday night (Sept. 13) when he shoved and punched guitarist Dave Navarro. What Happened Before Jane's Addiction Incident In Boston?. Jane's Addiction were nine songs into their set Friday night at Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston when...

Really looking to treat yourself? While Michigan offers plenty of dining options, one Michigan restaurant has been declared the most expensive in the state. This particular joint has also been named the best steakhouse in Michigan. Foodie publication Lovefood.com sought to find the priciest eateries in each state that are...

Most of us have had to endure some sort of mandatory HR session and more or less know where to draw the line when it comes to saying inappropriate things at work. Acceptable: That's a really nice dress. Questionable: Damn, you look fine in that dress. Unacceptable: Who let the...

Slipknot co-founder and percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan is reflecting on the band's history in a new issue of Metal Hammer and he's made sure to give credit where it is due, acknowledging the efforts of the band's past members who are no longer with the group. Given that the band...

In light of the drama that took place over the weekend, Jane's Addiction have canceled the rest of their 2024 tour and announced a hiatus in two new statements. During the band's performance in Boston Friday night (Sept. 13), frontman Perry Farrell had a confrontation with guitarist Dave Navarro that turned physical. The singer was escorted off the stage by crew members, and the band issued a statement apologizing for the incident on social media the next day.

Halloween is a time of the year that some people hate while others love and then there are the people who fall in the middle. Some parents are terrified of Halloween because of all the pranks and other dangerous things, and their kids are given candy that will last them months. Either way, the tradition of dressing up in a costume, walking up to someone's home and saying trick or treat, then being given candy is quite the concept.

Just as it is for everyday citizens, laws, rules and regulations for police vary from state to state. What you see in the movies is often an oversimplification of what police are really allowed to do to apprehend a suspect. And let's be honest, a loose-cannon cop who doesn't play...

Here are 10 prog rock and prog metal albums that’ll definitely make your brain hurt!. Progressive music is usually revered (or chastised) because of how zany and sophisticated it can be musically and conceptually. We’re not just talking about strange or complex records, either. We’re talking about albums that...

It feels like more often than not we hear about businesses in West Michigan closing and leaving forever, but rarely do we get one of our gem's back to enjoy. After being closed for the past three years, Nick Fink’s Bar—the oldest bar in Grand Rapids—is finally reopening.