Things To Do

February 6, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

Performing live at the Super Bowl has long required a careful balance between authenticity and...

Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer Bad Bunny departs after a news conference, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in San Francisco ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Things to expect and what they mean

February 6, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance is 13 minutes long.

“Kinky Boots” is at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre through Sunday, Jan. 8 (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

‘Kinky Boots’ kicks up its joyous heels at the Fisher Theatre

February 6, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

n the 14 years since its Tony Award-winning stage debut, and 11 years since it's...

Air travelers wait to board a flight at LaGuardia Airport in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The worst (and best) US airports for flight disruptions

By John Metcalfe

February 6, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

Some 248 million domestic passengers experienced flight disruptions in 2025. Here's where it was worst.

This 2025 image provided by Hilton Carter shows a plant-centered seating area at his home in Baltimore. (Hilton Carter via AP)

How to create a calming ‘nature nook’ with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter

February 6, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Make the nature nook part of your daily routine to transform your mood.

Garlic and herb salmon on creamy spinach with pimento couscous. (Linda Gassenheimer/Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

Quick Fix: Garlic and Herb Salmon on Creamy Spinach with Pimento Couscous

February 6, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

It’s a quick, vibrant meal that’s as delicious as it is simple.

Ben Hughes, director of the Allen Park Downtown Development Authority (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Allen Park DDA invests $550,000 in public art

February 6, 2026 at 7:54 a.m.

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority approved a $550,000 investment in public art and creative...

Rylee Demyanovich, a first grader from Southgate, takes a seat for the Scouts’ Ice to Table – Ice Fishing program on Feb. 1. (Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan)

From ice to table: Girl Scouts take to frozen lake for winter fishing experience

February 6, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

Paige Wigren, vice president of outdoor experience, said she hopes the girls left with more...

FILE – Puerto Rico artist Bad Bunny performs during his “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” tour in Mexico City on Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

February 5, 2026 at 2:23 p.m.

Bad Bunny's highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show is set entirely in Spanish.

Wynton Marsalis will be in Ann Arbor for a pair of programs with the University Music Society on Friday and Saturday. (Photo courtesy of University Musical Society)

Wynton Marsalis — the man and his music — lead the metro area’s music weekend

February 5, 2026 at 2:16 p.m.

Marsalis, 64, recently announced that he'll be stepping down as artistic director of Jazz at...

Harrison Ford attends Apple TV Press Day at Barker Hangar on Feb. 3, 2026 in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Harrison Ford hints at retirement after ‘very special’ impact of ‘Shrinking’

By Jami Ganz

February 5, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

Harrison Ford seems to be turning an eye toward retirement, as the "Shrinking" star shares...

FILE – Jon Hamm attends the world premiere of “F1 The Movie” on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Times Square in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP,File)

Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’

February 5, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

The NFL Honors air Thursday night.

This image released by Warner Bros. Discovery shows dogs participating in Puppy Bowl XXII, airing Sunday across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, HBO Max and discovery+. (Ryan Muir/Warner Bros. Discovery via AP)

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

February 5, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies.

Sofija Ristic, right, an amateur theater director and actor, gets makeup applied in an old villa used for theater performances by an independent theater production, in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)

A historic house in Serbia’s capital hangs on with intimate theatrical productions

February 5, 2026 at 10:41 a.m.

Villa owners have opened its doors as a theater called Takovska17.

FILE – A little Jack Russell Terrier sleeps with a plush toy during the world dog show in Salzburg, Austria, on Friday, May 18, 2012. More than 30.000 dogs are expected to take part at the exhibition in Salzburg. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson, File)

Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends

February 5, 2026 at 1:23 p.m.

Experts say music can be a paw-sitive experience, but it's crucial to know your dog.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveils the department’s new dietary guidelines food chart during a policy announcement event at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration announced new dietary guidelines on Wednesday including an emphasis on proteins and full-fat dairy, and limits on processed foods. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/TNS)

Protein is all the rage. But how much do you really need?

By Meg Wingerter

February 5, 2026 at 10:21 a.m.

The right amount of protein for any individual will depend on many factors.

Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer Bad Bunny smiles during a news conference

Bad Bunny says he will bring his culture to 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance

February 5, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

Bad Bunny joked that fans didn't need to learn Spanish to enjoy his set —...

Things to do in Metro Detroit, Feb. 6 and beyond

By Kathy Blake

February 7, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

Concerts, festivals and more things to go and do this week.

“Kinky Boots” runs through Feb. 8 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Murphy)

Local theaters host a half-dozen productions this weekend

February 4, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

When mulling over things to do this weekend, don't forget about local live theater.

Local chef Gianluca Belli demonstrates how to make Casunziei, a type of ravioli that is Cortina’s signature dish, during a pasta-making tutorial at a Michelin one-star restaurant in Cortina D’Ampezzo, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Ravioli filled with red beets is the colorful pasta dish of Olympic host Cortina

February 4, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

In Winter Olympics co-host Cortina d’Ampezzo the signature dish is casunziei.

This undated image provided by Uber Eats shows Bradley Cooper, left, and Matthew McConaughey in a scene from the Uber Eats 2026 Super Bowl NFL football spot. (Uber Eats via AP)

This year’s Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore

February 4, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

For the second year in a row, AI is making waves in Super Bowl commercials.

The National InstituteJustice states that 73% of girls and 66% of boys report experiencing verbal abuse from their dating partner. Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial Services

Column: Our teens deserve better: Dating without violence

By Carol Zuniga

February 4, 2026 at 12:07 p.m.

In 2010, Congress proclaimed February National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. February is...

The Golden Gate Bridge is seen in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Super Bowl week sightseeing and adventure goes well beyond football in the Bay Area

February 4, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

Fans coming to the Bay Area for the Super Bowl will have no shortage of...

Art teacher Joyce Hatzidakis uses the AI tool Google Gemini in her high school classroom Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, Riverside, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

One Tech Tip: Escape the AI junk crowding your social media and music streams

February 4, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

A few platforms have rolled out settings and features to help minimize AI-generated content.

This image released by Voracious shows a recipe for chili combined with mac and cheese from Brittany Mullins’ cookbook “Mostly Veggies.” (Kristin Teig/Voracious via AP)

Is it chili? Is it mac and cheese? This slow cooker recipe combines the best of both

February 5, 2026 at 8:57 a.m.

A new twist on chili combines it with mac and cheese for a veggie-packed meal.

Movies playing in Southeast Michigan, new releases Feb. 6

By MediaNews Group

February 4, 2026 at 8:43 a.m.

Movies at local theaters, and movies that are available to watch through online streaming and...

Penny, a doberman pinscher, competes in the Best in Show judging of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

By Jennifer Peltz

February 4, 2026 at 2:17 p.m.

After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is...

Detroit songwriter and producer Sylvia Moy looks at a painting while making music on a piano. (Photo courtesy of Klaros, Inc. – The James D Wilson Historical Image Collection)

New book reveals Motown songwriter’s untold story, causing family to threaten lawsuit

February 5, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.

Discovered when she was performing at the Caucus Club in downtown Detroit, Sylvia Moy was...

Under the direction of Keith Day, Jr., founder of Day Vision Entertainment and Director of Performing Arts for the River Rouge School District, students bring Motown history to life in M25: The Story Behind Motown’s Biggest Night, blending performance, storytelling, and cultural education. Photo courtesy of Day Vision Entertainment

M25: Bringing Motown’s Most Iconic Night to Life in River Rouge

February 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

When audiences gather at River Rouge High School this February for M25: The Story Behind...

Does your nonprofit group have a fundraiser, dinner, or another community event? Get it posted into the What's Going On calendar. Email the information to jgray@medianewsgroup.com. Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial Service

Dinners, scholarships and events Downriver

February 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To...

Kelly Clarkson attend the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards.

Kelly Clarkson ending talk show ‘to prioritize my kids’

By Jami Ganz

February 3, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

The show will run through this fall.

Entertainer Kid Rock speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump before Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office

Turning Point USA plans Super Bowl alternative to Bad Bunny with Kid Rock

By Staff And Wire Reports

February 3, 2026 at 1:44 p.m.

Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett and Lee Brice will headline the halftime alternative.

Does your faith-based organization have a service, Mass, fundraising dinner, VBS or other events? Get them posted into the Under Downriver Spires calendar. Email the information to jgray@medianewsgroup.com. (Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connection)

Lenten dinners, faith evets and more Downriver

February 3, 2026 at 12:52 p.m.

Send event information by email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost and contact...

Bottles of Pepsi are displayed for sale at Hawthorne Market on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slip

February 3, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

In addition to price cuts, PepsiCo plans to accelerate the introduction of new offerings with...

FILE – Chuck Negron, former lead singer of Three Dog Night, sings to a crowd during a Christmas Eve party, Dec. 24, 1997, at the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Hayes, File)

Chuck Negron, lead singer on ‘Joy to the World’ and other Three Dog Night hits, dies at 83

February 3, 2026 at 12:11 p.m.

Between 1969 and 1974, Three Dog Night was among the world’s most successful acts.

Tourists pay a fee to access the Trevi Fountain, in Rome, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. (Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse via AP)

Trevi Fountain fee goes into effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist flow at celebrated water feature

February 3, 2026 at 10:41 a.m.

Tourists visiting Rome's Trevi Fountain now pay a $2.35 fee for close access.

Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things

February 3, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

For things you use regularly, it helps to create a system and practice doing it.

This image shows a recipe for crispy chicken strips with an apricot mustard dipping sauce. (Katie Workman via AP)

Snack like a pro on Super Bowl Sunday with Panko-crusted chicken strips and game-changing sauce

February 3, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

These chicken strips bake on a wire rack for maximum crispiness without frying.

Kelly Rowland, left, Beyonce and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child perform at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Top 10 Super Bowl halftime shows of all time: From Bono to Bey to Bruce

By Jim Harrington

February 2, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

Prince? The Boss? Who ranks at No. 1?

Scotty’s Castle is seen Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Death Valley National Park, Calif. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Death Valley landmark Scotty’s Castle is reopening for limited tours after years of flood repairs

February 2, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

It's been closed for 10 years after a flash flood damaged nearby roads and utilities.

Snow covers bergamot stalks in a garden after a winter storm in Westchester County, N.Y.,, on Jan 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Rubin)

Snow protects your garden beds. Trees might need some help

February 2, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

Heavy snow can damage tree branches, especially evergreens.

Chef influencer Violet Witchel makes Pepperoncini Shallot Deviled Eggs at her home in San Francisco on Jan. 20, 2026. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

3 Super Bowl recipes from esteemed chefs

By Kate Bradshaw

February 2, 2026 at 1:19 p.m.

These chefs provide recipes perfect for your home football-watching party.

FILE -A copy of the final edition of the Farmers’ Almanac is seen, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Alexander, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner

February 2, 2026 at 1:12 p.m.

The almanac isn't going out of business after all.

Patrons are shown at a 2021 Flat Rock Historical Society event. (FILE PHOTO)

Program lends insights on American Revolution

By The News Herald

February 2, 2026 at 10:58 a.m.

The Flat Rock and Brownstown historical societies will be taking local residents back to the...

Isaiah Bailey as The Phantom and Jordan Lee Gilbert as Christine Daae in “The Phantom of the Opera.” The show comes to the Detroit Opera House from Feb. 4-15. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

Bloomfield Hills actress comes full circle in latest ‘Phantom of the Opera’ production

February 2, 2026 at 6:08 a.m.

"I would say this (current tour) is as close to the Broadway production as you...

Volunteers for Knots of Love creates numerous items for local non-profits, including: ChristNet, Metro Detroit Share, Friends of Metro Detroit Animal Shelter, Karmanos Cancer Treatment Center, Dearborn Cancer Treatment Center, Fish & Loaves, and Corewell Health ER. Photo courtesy of Knots of Love Downriver

Knots of Love Downriver stitches community, compassion and dignity

February 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

On a Saturday morning in Downriver, a handful of people gather around café tables with...

FILE — Handler Willy Santiago competes with Afghan Hound Zaida during breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, in this May 13, 2024 file image, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)

Dog Show 101: What to know about the 150th Westminster show

February 2, 2026 at 4:01 a.m.

Some 2,500 dogs from 212 breeds and varieties (subsets of breeds) are signed up to...

Olivia Dean accepts the award for best new artis during the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. Chappell Roan looks on from right. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Olivia Dean wins best new artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards

February 2, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.

The British pop singer-songwriter is known for her soulful voice and timeless sound.

Canadian singer-Songwriter Joni Mitchell wears an 'Ice Out' pin as she accepts the Best Historical Album award

Music’s biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump’s immigration crackdown

February 2, 2026 at 12:02 a.m.

Billie Eilish, Finneas and Carole King wore 'ICE OUT' pins while appearing onstage.

List of winners at the 2026 Grammy Awards

February 2, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.

Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Dean and the Dalai Lama are among the winners.

Chappell Roan arrives at the 68th annual Grammy Awards

FKA twigs, Addison Rae and others embrace playful, daring fashion on Grammys red carpet

February 1, 2026 at 8:22 p.m.

Music's biggest stars delivered fresh new takes on red carpet style.

Bad Bunny accepts the award for album of the year for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos"

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

February 2, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

How to watch tonight’s 2026 Grammys

February 1, 2026 at 12:37 p.m.

Here's where you can stream the show.

George Clinton and members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity dance team finish “Symphonic PFunk” with “Atomic Dog” on Saturday night, Jan. 31, at the Detroit Opera House) (Photo by Austin T. Richey/Detroit Opera)

George Clinton’s “Symphonic PFunk” tears the roof off the Detroit Opera House

February 1, 2026 at 11:04 a.m.

There was no fat lady singing on Saturday night, Jan. 31, at the Detroit Opera...

Actor-comedian Mel Brooks expresses his fear of heights during filming of his movie “High Anxiety,” in San Francisco, May 5, 1977. (AP)

Column: Nearing age 100, it’s springtime for Mel Brooks in new Judd Apatow documentary

By Rick Kogan

February 1, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Mel Brooks is the centerpiece of a thoughtfully thrilling documentary on HBO Max.

FILE – Marc Shaiman appears at the 74th annual Tony Awards in New York on Sept. 26, 2021. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Broadway and Hollywood songwriter Marc Shaiman looks back with pessimistic humor in memoir

February 1, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

The book covers his journey from Bette Midler's musical director to scoring films.

Dilettoso Amore baking mixes can be used to make waffles or pancakes or as a gluten-free base for cookies, brownies, cakes and muffins. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

Fresh find: Gluten-free waffles or pancakes from a box

February 1, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.

Dilettoso baking mixes are an easy way to make a quick gluten-free breakfast.

Emaculate architecture awaits visitors inside the front doors of the Fisher Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Mike Ferdinande)

From Broadway in Detroit to ATG Detroit, company’s rebrand reflects changes for area’s main Broadway theater

February 1, 2026 at 6:53 a.m.

"Broadway's always going to be our bread and butter. It's always going to be the...

Greensky Bluegrass performs for the 49th Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival Friday night, Jan. 30, at Hill Auditorium (Photo by Andrew Rogers/The Ark)

Greensky Bluegrass gets Ann Arbor Folk Festival off to an epic start

January 31, 2026 at 10:55 a.m.

It's certainly worked for the group, whose plugged-in approach with acoustic instruments has made it...

This cover image released by Spiegel & Grau shows “Go as a River” by Shelley Read. (Spiegel & Grau via AP)

Shelley Read’s debut novel ‘Go as a River’ becomes a global sensation

January 31, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

Before its U.S. release, the book secured over 30 translations.

Seared pineapple and teriyaki pork, served over a creamy coconut rice. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

5 simple dinners to ease back into cooking in the new year

January 31, 2026 at 10:21 a.m.

It can be tough to get back on track and re-establish home cooking habits.

Detroit native CeCe Winans is up for Best Gospel Performance/Song at Sunday’s 68th Grammy Awards. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Corwin)

Detroit-born gospel great CeCe Winans hoping for 18th Grammy Award

January 31, 2026 at 6:40 a.m.

Though it's a light year for Motor City nominees in general, CeCe Winans is, as...

Ryan Gosling as Ken and in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Barbie,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. (Warner Bros. Pictures/Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)

Not ‘Just Ken’: Mattel shares Barbie’s longtime boyfriend’s full name

January 30, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

His full name is Kenneth Sean Carson, according to Mattel.

Vince Paul, president and artistic director of Music Hall, right, talks about the changes with Tansley Stearns, left, president and CEO of orsa credit union during the announcement of the new building and renaming of Music Hall to orsa Music Hall in Detroit on Jan. 28, 2026. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Detroit’s Music Hall gets new name as expansion plans move forward

February 3, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Detroit — Music Hall, the 98-year-old performance hall on Madison Street in the heart of...

Visitors gather near Horsetail Falls in Yosemite in 2019. (Raul Roa/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

With Yosemite ditching reservations for firefall, will it be a mess? Here’s what to know

January 30, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

Park officials aim to limit crowds by restricting car and foot traffic.

Fans arrive before Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Welcome to Santa Clara! Your one-stop guide to Super Bowl LX

By Bay Area News Group

January 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The big game is Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in the Bay Area.

Roasted cauliflower “steaks” are served with a creamy white bean puree and topped with homemade chimichurri. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

Gretchen’s table: Cauliflower ‘steaks’ are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside

January 30, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

This flavor-packed plant-forward recipe is another winner for brassica lovers.

“Monty Python’s Spamalot” runs through Saturday, Jan. 31 at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

‘Spamalot’ maintains its Holy Grail status at the Fisher Theatre

January 30, 2026 at 10:12 a.m.

It's fair to say that "Spamalot" was not on many bingo cards as a musical...

George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic perform live at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on June 20, 2019. (Photo credit: Ken Settle)

Symphonic PFunk, celebrating George Clinton, leads the metro area’s music weekend

January 30, 2026 at 6:02 a.m.

"This was always my dream," says Clinton, 84, "to carry on to that point of...

Gemma Chan, from left, Mason Reeves and Channing Tatum appear in a scene from the film “Josephine,” by Beth de Araújo, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Sundance Institute/Greta Zozula via AP)

The Sundance Film Festival is now streaming. Here’s how, and what, to watch

January 29, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

All feature films in the main competitions are available.

Ruth E. Carter’s Oscar-nominated costumes from “Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan as Smoke and Stack, featured in the foreground. (Elizabeth Robertson/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

See costumes from the Oscar-nominated wardrobe of ‘Sinners’ at the African American Museum in Philadelphia

January 29, 2026 at 12:37 p.m.

“Sinners” Oscar-winning costume designer, Ruth E. Carter, was nominated for her work on the film.

These are 10 of the 11 albums that reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart in 1976. (Album images courtesy of the record labels)

50 years later: 11 classic albums that hit No. 1 on the charts in 1976

By Peter Larsen

January 29, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

A Beatle, some Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and most of all, Peter Frampton all had...

Recipe: This Super Bowl snack is scrumptious and easy to prepare

By Cathy Thomas

January 29, 2026 at 5:14 p.m.

White Cheddar with Wine-Soaked Dried Cherries and Herbs is more elevated game-day fare than chips...

Greensky Bluegrass performs as part of the Ark’s 49th Ann Arbor Folk Festival, taking place Jan. 30-31 at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. Greensky Bluegrass takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30. (Photo courtesy of Tobin Voggesser)

Michigan’s Greensky Bluegrass excited for first Ann Arbor Folk Festival appearance

January 29, 2026 at 6:21 a.m.

"We've always wanted to be part of the Ann Arbor Folk Festival; it just hasn't...

Things to do in Metro Detroit, Jan. 30 and beyond

By Kathy Blake

February 3, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Concerts, plays, comedy shows and more things to go and do this week.

Taylor restaurant inspections: Potentially hazardous foods, improper glove use found

By Detroit News

January 28, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

Many of the violations have been corrected. The presence of violations in a past inspection...

Jennifer Grey today and also with "Dirty Dancing" co-star Patrick Swayze.

Jennifer Grey set for ‘Dirty Dancing’ sequel, filming this year

By Jami Ganz

January 28, 2026 at 12:57 p.m.

The "Dirty Dancing" sequel is finally happening, with Jennifer Grey beaming about her return to...

FILE – Grammy Awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Four big questions ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards show

January 28, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

Executives say Sunday will be a night of celebrating music with tons of performances.

An Amur Paradise Flycatcher, left, and a Swinhoe’s White-eye are seen painted on the wall of an abandoned house near Wang Tong village, Lantau, Hong Kong, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/May James)

Across the forgotten walls of a Hong Kong island, a flock of bird murals rises

January 28, 2026 at 10:41 a.m.

All the murals are painted on abandoned homes except one.

Some of the books coming out in 2026 we can’t wait to read. (Covers courtesy of the publishers)

38 novels and nonfiction books coming in 2026 to add to your TBR

By Michael Schaub

January 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

There's much to read in the the coming months of this year from authors including...

Illustration picture shows cans of Coca-Cola Zero sugar during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Coca-Cola Research and development center, in Anderlecht, Brussels, on Sept. 17, 2025. (BENOIT DOPPAGNE/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/TNS)

Gen Z hates diet sodas, but loves them with ‘Zero Sugar’ branding

January 28, 2026 at 2:53 p.m.

Both Diet and Zero Sugar are calorie free, artificially sweetened imitations of their sugary brethren.

Freida McFadden, the author of “The Housemaid,” which has been adapted into a hit movie, also penned “The Intruder," an intense psychothriller. Photo courtesy of Mira Whiting

Book Review: ‘The Intruder’ is a readable psychothriller from Freida McFadden

By John O'Neill

January 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Just as the current movie “The Housemaid,” based on the book by Freida McFadden, has...

Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle in a scene from “Send Help,” directed by Royal Oak native Sam Raimi. (Brook Rushton/20th Century Studios)

Royal Oak native Sam Raimi’s new film, ‘Send Help,’ opens this week

By Kurt Anthony Krug

January 28, 2026 at 6:08 a.m.

The movie stars Oscar nominee Rachel McAdams (“Spotlight”) and Dylan O’Brien (the “Maze Runner” trilogy)....

Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial Services

City clubs team up for chili cookoff competition

By The News Herald

January 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

At the end of February, several of Wyandotte’s nonprofit clubs will go head-to-head in the...

Movies playing in Southeast Michigan, new releases Jan. 30

By MediaNews Group

January 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Movies at local theaters, and movies that are available to watch through online streaming and...

Library events, clubs, meetings and more

January 28, 2026 at 8:21 a.m.

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To...

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, apologized for previous "psychotic" behavior.

Ye apologizes for antisemitic remarks in full page ad, blames brain injury

By David Matthews

January 27, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, apologized for previous offensive remarks he's made...

Faith events around Downriver

January 27, 2026 at 11:43 a.m.

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Ken Settle, Detroit rock photographer, dies at 66

By The Detroit News

January 27, 2026 at 10:58 a.m.

"Ken was one of the best shooters ever," says Scott Legato, a fellow rock photographer...

A TSA agent scans a passport as travelers wait in a long security line at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana on May 7, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

It’ll cost you $45 to fly without a Real ID starting in February

January 27, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

TSA announced a new identification verification program in December.

Participants in the Goodgym group collect litter from the riverbank to keep the River Thames free of plastic and other waste in London, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Combining exercise with volunteering works out for members of a UK alternative to gyms

January 27, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

The organization grew out of its founder's idea of running to deliver newspapers to a...

This cover image released by Voracious shows “The Talisman of Happiness: The Most Iconic Italian Cookbook Ever Written” by Ada Boni. (Voracious via AP)

The secret to perfect tortiglioni with peppers and eggplant from a 1929 Italian cookbook

January 27, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

Every type of pasta has a purpose, and often a sauce to match.

The Museum of Illusions debuted at 1545 Woodward in Detroit in early December. (Melody Baetens/The Detroit News/TNS)

New Museum of Illusions brings mind-boggling fun to downtown Detroit

January 26, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

Change your perspective heading into the new year.

Pozole verde, a traditional Mexican stew, is made with shredded chicken and hominy in a tangy broth made from tomatillos and green chiles. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

Gretchen’s table: Warm winter’s chill with a hot bowl of this tangy and traditional Mexican stew

January 26, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

Pozole verde is a traditional Mexican stew.

This combination of photos show Post Malone performing at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 8, 2023, left, and Kehlani performing at All Points East festival in London on Aug. 18, 2023. (AP Photo)

Inside Super Bowl week’s concerts, parties and celebrity scene heading into big game