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Detroit Lion Fans Don't Want Nickelback at Thanksgiving Halftime

BJ Ragone — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:46:32 +0000

Nickelback is probably one of the most loved and hated rock bands on the planet. There really is no in between when it comes to them, it’s just that kind of relationship. They are booked for the halftime show in Detroit on Thanksgiving this year and Lion fans are very angry about it. There are [...]

Mobile Strip Club Busted in Detroit [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:40:37 +0000

When you tailgate before a football game there are certain things that can be expected. Drinking, rowdiness, games and strippers? That last one is pretty different, and now the "Booty Lounge" mobile strip club is in trouble for showing up in parking lots before Detroit Lions games and getting men to go inside to get lap dances.

Kid Rock Donates $100,000 To Organizations

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 03 May 2011 20:18:17 +0000

This past weekend, the multi-genre singer Kid Rockdonated $100,000 to a number of credible organizations. He gathered five $10,000 grants and scattered them throughout organizations in Detroit, which is where Kid Rock, or Bob Ritchie hails from. He also donated $50,000 to the American Red Crossto help tornado victims in the south. He doesn't seem like one to be a big donator, but his money will greatly help those affected.

Charlie Sheen Booed Off Stage

WQBK — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:14:14 +0000

Is Charlie Sheen’s “WINNING” streak officially over? Based on reports from the first live show of his ‘Violent Torpedo of Truth / Defeat Is Not an Option’ tour, the answer is unanimously yes. Sheen failed to win over the crowd at Detroit’s Fox Theater Saturday night, eliciting boos, hecklers and even walkouts, according to live [...]

Opening Day Belongs To The Yankees

BJ Ragone — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:55:49 +0000

The Bombers take their home opener against the Detroit Tigers by a score of 6-3 thanks to a big homer by Curtis Granderson. I had been counting down the days until March 31st since January, and finally opening day at one of my favorite places on Earth, Yankee Stadium. Now the Yankees didn’t have such [...]

Just When You Thought It Couldn't Get Worse For Detroit

BJ Ragone — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:57:19 +0000

As if things weren’t bad enough for the Motor City, they have just been ordered to close more than half of their public schools due to budget cuts. Detroit has had a pretty rough go for years now. When the economy tanked it was one of the places hit the hardest. Now things are going [...]

Most Crime Ridden Cities

BJ Ragone — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 02:08:34 +0000

There are some dangerous places to live in the USA but which is the one with the highest crime rate? You might want to steer clear. You hear about high crime rates all the time, and some cities have gotten an unfair reputation based on past records. I would assume a place like Detroit would [...]