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Passport To Paradise
Trade homework, carpool chaos, and packed lunches ... for sandcastles, sunshine, and family fun in paradise! 101-5 WBNQ and Direct Travel want to send one lucky family of four to the RIU Hotels & Resorts property in Mexico or the Caribbean! Imagine swapping school schedules for swimsuits - and bedtime routines for ...

Bad Bunny to Headline 2026 Super Bowl LX
Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Santa Clara, California, and expressed his feelings about the opportunity, stating, "What I'm feeling goes beyond myself. It's for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown... this is for my people, my culture, ...

Win Tickets To See Doja Cat
Doja Cat is taking over Chicago's United Center on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 - and 101-5 WBNQ has your hookup! Don't wait for the tickets to drop ... we're giving you the chance to win them before they go on sale on Friday, October 10th! Get ready for one unforgettable night with Doja Cat! Just keep it on 101-5 WBNQ,...

Bridgestone Classroom of the Month
Do you know a teacher that stays late, spends their own money on supplies, and still shows up every day with a smile? 101-5 WBNQ and Bridgestone want to give them some love with Classroom of the Month! Each month, we'll surprise one amazing teacher with $500 to spend however they want - no red tape, no rules! Just a Th...

MTV VMA Nominations: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars & Kendrick Lamar In The Lead
The MTV Video Music Award nominations have been announced, with 33 first-time nominees and notable snubs. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are up for artist of the year despite not releasing music videos during the eligibility period. Bruno Mars received 11 nominations for collaborations, while some standout music video...

Starbucks Firework Frappuccino
Starbucks is lighting up this year's Fourth of July celebrations with a Firework Frappuccino, a limited‑edition creation available in U.S. stores July 1-7, 2025, or while supplies last . This festive blend layers red, white, and blue tones and flavors, starting with the Summer-Berry Refresher base (a trio of raspb...

Snapchat Offering $$ To Creators With New Longer Videos
Snapchat is introducing an expanded monetization program

“Wicked Part 2” Has A New Name
The sequel to Wicked will debut on November 21, 2025
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Sam Fender Wins Mercury Prize, Beating Out Fontaines D.C., Pulp, And Wolf Alice For Prestigious U.K. Music Award
On Thursday night (October 16), Sam Fender was awarded the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album, People Watching. The ceremony was held in Fender's hometown of Newcastle in the North East of England, marking the first time the awards took place outside of ...
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Janelle Monáe's Announces Wondaween 2025 Halloween Music Festival In Los Angeles
Janelle Monáe and the Wondaland Arts Society have returned to Los Angeles with Wondaween 2025, a month-long Halloween festival spanning cemeteries, theaters, secret venues, and the Hollywood Bowl throughout the month of October. The event kicked off wi...
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Pras Michél Working With Mark Wahlberg On Documentary About Fugees Founder's Life And Spy Trial
Fugees founder Pras Michél was recently convicted on multiple conspiracy charges that carry a potential 22-year prison sentence, and the 52-year-old rapper has partnered with Mark Wahlberg to produce a documentary exploring his musical legacy and high-...
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Ja Rule Is Going to Be a Grandpa, As His Daughter Brittney Is Expecting First Baby With Husband Tevin Aitken
During a recent appearance on the Sherri show, Ja Rule joyfully announced that he's going to be a grandfather, as his daughter Brittney Atkins, 30, and her husband, Tevin Aitken, are expecting their first child. "I'm about to be a grandfather," he prou...
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Charlie Puth And Wife Brooke Reveal They're Expecting Their First Baby In His New Music Video
Charlie Puth and his wife Brooke revealed that they are expecting their first baby in the singer's new music video for his song, "Changes." The track is the lead single on Puth's forthcoming album, Whatever's Clever!, which is due out March 6 via Atlan...
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Post Malone Fan Killed By Falling Debris While Evacuating Utah Music Festival
Ava Ahlander, a 23-year-old concertgoer from Seattle, tragically died while evacuating the REDWEST Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday (October 11) due to severe weather. The event, which was set to be headlined by Post Malone, was postponed and att...
Oct 16, 2025

Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, And Missy Elliott Lead Online Tributes to D'Angelo, "The Pioneer Of Neo-Soul"
The music world is mourning the loss of neo-soul legend D'Angelo, who died on Tuesday (October 14) at the age of 51 from prostate cancer. His passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from artists including Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, ...
Oct 16, 2025

Shaboozey Declares "There's No Better Choice" Than Bad Bunny For 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Shaboozey is praising Bad Bunny as the ideal choice for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, calling him a "global superstar, global icon - and an American citizen," whose performances ignite audiences worldwide. Shaboozey - an NFL halftime sho...
Oct 16, 2025
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Get ready to shred ... in the swamp! It's the Shrek Rave - Thursday, October 30th at the Castle Theatre!

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Bridgestone Classroom of the Month
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