Bring your own cup to 7-Eleven Aug. 19-20

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is celebrating the end of summer with a two-day “Bring Your Own Cup” celebration.

The Berman Center announces 2016-2017 season

The Berman Center for Performing Arts in West Bloomfield is offering a variety of performances this coming season. 

Gawker.com dies next week, killed by an unhappy subject

NEW YORK (AP) — Gawker.com, the brash New York website that broke new ground with its gossipy, no-holds-barred coverage of media, culture and politics, is shutting down after nearly 14 years, brought low by an unhappy, but deep-pocketed, subject.

High school's viral sign turns away parents

An Arkansas private high school is teaching more than math, science, history, or English; they're also teaching problem solving.

Gawker.com dies next week, killed by an unhappy subject

NEW YORK (AP) — Gawker.com, the brash New York website that broke new ground with its gossipy, no-holds-barred coverage of media, culture and politics, is shutting down after 14 years, brought low by an unhappy, but deep-pocketed, subject.

John McLaughlin, host of confrontational TV show, dead at 89

NEW YORK (AP) — John McLaughlin, the conservative political commentator and host of the namesake long-running television show that pioneered hollering-heads discussions of Washington politics, has died. He was 89. McLaughlin died Tuesday morning, according to an announcement on the Facebook page of "The McLaughlin Group" series. No cause of death was mentioned, but an ailing...

Will Downing at Chene Park August 17

Will Downing, The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, has a story of triumph, inspiration and perseverance-not only musically but personally. He has come back from a debilitating illness with grace and style. 

Mom's Facebook plea fulfilled...and then some!

A Utah mother who posted a plea to her Facebook page has had it answered dozens of times over after her post went viral on Facebook.

Stage play An'Dee inspiring foster kids Aug. 20

Like the musical "Annie" tells the story of an orphaned little girl, the new stage production "An'Dee" tells the tale of a boy in foster care.

Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in 'Star Wars,' dead at 81

LONDON (AP) — Kenny Baker played the lovable droid R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" films, achieving cult status and fans' adulation without showing his face or speaking any lines. The 3-foot 8-inch (1.1 meter) performer — a word he preferred to actor — inside the waste-bin-shaped costume has died at 81. Baker's nephew and carer, Drew Myerscough, said he found Baker...

Freda Payne at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe Aug. 12-13

Legendary Detroit singer Freda Payne, known for her disco days, will be performing at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe this weekend.

Game of Thrones concert experience at The Palace

If you're a Game of Thrones fan, you've undoubtedly heard by now that Season 7's premiere isn't happening in the spring as usual. It's expected to launch a few months later in the summer of 2017 instead.

Main Street Electrical Parade leaving Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort will soon be ending the The Main Street Electrical Parade, the Magic Kingdom’s long-running nighttime parade.

James TW touring with Shawn Mendes

James TW is an 18-year-old singer songwriter from the UK with a big voice and even bigger aspirations. 

Tika Sumpter on playing Michelle Obama

Actress Tika Sumpter joins us on The Nine to tell us about her new movie, "Southside With You" in which she plays Michelle Obama.

42 injured after railing collapses at Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg concert

Authorities say at least 10 people have been hurt after a railing collapsed during an outdoor concert by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa in southern New Jersey.  

Video: Soldier returns from 17th tour overseas, surprises kids

A North Carolina airman gave his children the best surprise they could ask for when he showed up at the front door after spending months overseas.