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J Cole performs at Bonnaroo music festival Manchester^ Tennessee USA - 06-18-2022

J. Cole debuts “Legacy” visual within intimate...

February 23, 2026 @ 5:00 am

J. Cole has quietly premiered the official video for “Legacy,” tucking it inside the latest installment of his ‘Trunk Sale’ vlog rather than rolling...

Jay-Z during Champions League 2024 final game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium^ London^ United Kingdom London^ United Kingdom - 06 01 2024

JAŸ-Z marks three decades of ‘Reasonable Doubt�...

February 23, 2026 @ 5:00 am

Three decades after releasing his debut album ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ JAY-Z is commemorating the milestone by unveiling a new website, jayz30.com, and revived early-career branding...

Keke Palmer attends the "Lightyear" UK Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London^ England. London^ United kingdom - June 13^ 2022

Keke Palmer to host Billboard’s Women in Music c...

February 20, 2026 @ 5:00 am

Keke Palmer will take center stage as host of the 2026 Billboard Women in Music ceremony, set for April 29 at the Hollywood Palladium...

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Record Store Day 2026: See the full list of releas...

February 20, 2026 @ 4:10 am

Record Store Day has officially lifted the curtain on its 2026 lineup, revealing more than 350 limited-edition releases set to arrive in independent shops...

Lil Poppa Performs on the Lil Baby It's Only Us Tour at The Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville Florida USA September 16^ 2023

Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa dies at age 25

February 19, 2026 @ 5:00 am

Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, has died in Georgia at the age of 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed...

Armando Christian Pérez^ known professionally as Pitbull^ performs onstage at the 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. New Orleans^ Louisiana - April 26^ 2015

Pitbull to embark on North American ‘I’m Back ...

February 19, 2026 @ 4:10 am

Pitbull is hitting the road in 2026 on his “I’m Back Tour” of North America, featuring Lil John as special guest. The Grammy-winning artist...

State sends $2.6M to Rochester anti-violence effor...

February 23, 2026 @ 3:55 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nearly $2.6 million in state funding is headed to Rochester to support street outreach and hospital-based efforts aimed at reducing...

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Brake failure causes smoke, no fire in Sodus utili...

February 23, 2026 @ 2:50 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A utility truck overturned Sunday afternoon on Route 104 in Wayne County, prompting a response from multiple agencies. According to...

LIVE AT 9:30: Rochester leaders on upcoming SNAP c...

February 23, 2026 @ 8:46 am

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester and Monroe County leaders will be discussing upcoming changes to SNAP. Starting at the beginning of March, adults ages...

Car tears through yards, pool, and porch in Clifto...

February 20, 2026 @ 8:06 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A speeding car tore through two yards, a swimming pool and a porch in Clifton Springs on Friday, injuring two...

EXCLUSIVE: Morelle reacts to Supreme Court tariff ...

February 20, 2026 @ 4:56 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In an exclusive interview with WROC, U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the...

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Jerry Seinfeld returning to the West Herr Auditori...

February 20, 2026 @ 10:33 am

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld is coming back to Rochester this spring! The comedian will be performing at the West Herr...

Young Grandparents

July 5, 2021 @ 8:26 am

How old are your grandparents? It seems like they are getting younger and younger every year! DeDe in the...

The One Night Stand Relationship

May 26, 2021 @ 9:34 pm

Have you ever had a one night stand? Has it ever led to more? DeDe in the Morning wants...

Master P with DeDe in the Morning

May 26, 2021 @ 9:32 pm

Master P is praising DeDe and spitting some entrepreneur knowledge! DeDe in the Morning got to have a long...

Child Support Advice

May 12, 2021 @ 12:54 am

Just because the pandemic hit doesn’t mean your child support goes away! Lawyers are expensive and child support issues...

MILAN^ Lombardy ITA - February 07^ 2026: Team USA prepares to play against Team Finland in the Preliminary Round Group B at the Milano Ice Park In Rho in MILAN^ Italy during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Team USA defeats Canada in OT for first men’s ho...

February 23, 2026 @ 5:55 am

For the first time since Team USA’s unforgettable run at the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, the U.S. stands atop Olympic men’s hockey....

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Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore dies at age 25

February 23, 2026 @ 5:50 am

The football world is grieving the death of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore, who was found dead on Saturday in his hometown of...

Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson set to return f...

February 20, 2026 @ 5:55 am

Philadelphia Eagles veteran Lane Johnson has confirmed he plans to return for his 14th NFL season, putting to rest questions about his future after...

Team USA rallies past Canada in OT to capture Olym...

February 20, 2026 @ 5:50 am

Team USA’s women delivered a dramatic finish in Milan, erasing a late deficit against Canada before sealing a 2-1 overtime triumph to reclaim Olympic...