Funk Brothers Bass Player Bob Babbitt Dead At 74
Prominent Motown studio musician and Funk Brothers member Bob Babbitt has died. He was 74.
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Prominent Motown studio musician and Funk Brothers member Bob Babbitt has died. He was 74.
Aretha Franklin told the news network she's a longtime fan of the show and would like to take a vital a role in picking the next "American Idol."
"Oz The Great and Powerful," filmed in Detroit, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved character, the Wizard of Oz.
Madonna is facing a lawsuit from a far-right political party in France, because of a video she used during a Paris concert.
Canton residents can receive free admission to the Detroit Institute of Arts this Sunday, July 15.
A local pop band made up of teenagers from Canton will be in the national spotlight Monday night. TwentyForSeven will perform on the E! channel show "Opening Act."
A documentary about Michigan's key role in the War of 1812 is set to premiere next month at The Henry Ford history attraction in Dearborn.
The Concert of Colors will celebrate its 20th anniversary this weekend in Detroit's Midtown with performances from more than 60 eccentric artists
The Detroit Paradise Valley Music Festival will bring back some of the magic of an entertainment and business district from the city's past.
A young man has turned the back of his pickup truck into a "movie theatre," popping up each Friday in Hazel Park so residents can take a break from real life and watch a drive-in movie for free.
Hot events include the Gold Cup, Wyandotte Street Art Fair, Royal Oak Garage Sale, Concert of Colors, Lavender Festival, DSO at the Ford House, Pig and Whiskey and the Elvis Fest.
The fair, a downriver tradition that draws people from all over metro Detroit, is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Saturday on Biddle between Eureka and Oak streets.
Is it more embarrassing to forget the lyrics to the national anthem while you are performing the song, or to get through the whole thing only by checking the crib sheet on your wrist?
Wednesday's date is 7-11, and that means free Slurpee drinks at 7-Eleven stores in Metro Detroit and across the country.
Commercial traffic is now expected to begin on July 27, according to officials, though a date for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony has not yet been set.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed nine bills just hours after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled they had to be transmitted to her office, citing the bills' expired effective dates and the administrative burden of retroactive implementation.
Police say the kidnapping and carjacking happened around 11:55 a.m. Friday in the area of Chalmers and Glenwood streets.
A Southeast Michigan man, who police say is a fugitive wanted in a 2001 murder, was arrested in Guatemala.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
Two ICE operations three weeks apart resulted in injuries and property damage in Detroit, prompting city council members and a police commissioner to send a letter to DHS demanding policy disclosure and an end to neighborhood vehicle pursuits.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed nine bills just hours after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled they had to be transmitted to her office, citing the bills' expired effective dates and the administrative burden of retroactive implementation.
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Commercial traffic is now expected to begin on July 27, according to officials, though a date for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony has not yet been set.
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
According to event organizers, the swim raised about $130,000 this year alone.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
The three-year agreement reached by the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council features competitive wage increases, stronger workplace violence protections and improved staffing ratios.
Sturgis Hospital shut down June 19 after more than 100 years serving St. Joseph County, and the nearest emergency department is now roughly 25 miles from patients who once had one 2 miles away.
As of July 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received 1,251 reports since June 22.
The University of Michigan named Mike Boynton Jr. as its new men's basketball head coach on Friday.
Jon Palumbo, previously executive deputy athletics director at MSU, has been appointed interim director of intercollegiate athletics, filling the role left by J Batt, who departed for the University of Kentucky.
Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Detroit player to homer in his first career plate appearance, Framber Valdez pitched seven innings and the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night for a series sweep.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
The Solar Neighborhood Initiative began in 2023, with Detroit neighborhoods applying to have their vacant land used to construct solar panels that power city buildings.
Tuition at numerous public universities in Michigan is on the rise, including at schools like the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University.
A Southeast Michigan man, who police say is a fugitive wanted in a 2001 murder, was arrested in Guatemala and returned to the U.S. Edgardo Luis Perez, 44, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, was arrested on Wednesday by the Farmington Hills Police Department with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the police department said.
Perry Johnson discusses his 2026 Republican gubernatorial campaign. Johnson, who ran in 2022 but was disqualified from the ballot, is one of three Republican candidates.
Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations three weeks apart ended with people injured and property damaged. Now, two Detroit City Council members and a police commissioner are demanding federal accountability by sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security.
