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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...

Rufus du sol attends the 2022 ARIA Awards at The Hordern Pavilion on November 24^ 2022 in Sydney^ Australia

Rüfüs Du Sol to headline two nights at Gorge Amp...

February 18, 2026 @ 5:00 am

RÜFÜS DU SOL will return to the iconic Gorge Amphitheatre above the Columbia River in Central Washington this summer for a two-night engagement set...

Lorde performs in concert at Primavera Sound Festival on June 2^ 2018 in Barcelona^ Spain.

Lorde, Stray Kids, A$AP Rocky headlining 2026 Gove...

February 18, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Lorde, Stray Kids and A$AP Rocky are set to headline the 2026 edition of Governors Ball, New York City’s signature music festival back for...

BABY KEEM ON BET HIP HOP AWARDS RED CARPET Atlanta^Georgia USA - SEPTEMBER 1 2021

Baby Keem sets ‘Ca$ino’ album and global tour ...

February 17, 2026 @ 5:00 am

Baby Keem is gearing up for a major return, with the Grammy-winning artist confirming that his sophomore album, Ca$ino, will arrive on February 20....

Jermaine Lamarr Cole known as J. Cole performs at Life Is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas. Las Vegas^ NV/USA - 9/24/16

J. Cole to embark on global ‘The Fall-Off’ are...

February 17, 2026 @ 4:50 am

Following the release of his latest album The Fall-Off, J. Cole has announced “The Fall-Off Tour,” a sweeping international run that will span more...

Lollypop Farm reviews enforcement practices after ...

February 19, 2026 @ 3:31 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Leadership at Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester is responding to public criticism over its handling of several...

'What are you really hiding?' Mother speaks out as...

February 18, 2026 @ 9:56 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The mom of an eighth-grade student at World of Inquiry School No. 58 is speaking out after a teacher allegedly...

Rochester beauty school gets $500K to aid traffick...

February 18, 2026 @ 7:10 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Survivors of sex trafficking in Rochester are getting a boost toward independence, as U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle announced nearly $500,000...

Advocates continue to call for an overdose prevent...

February 18, 2026 @ 6:39 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In September, News 8 first brought you the story about grassroots efforts to bring an Overdose Prevention Center to Monroe...

Former Ogden officer agrees to plead guilty to thr...

February 18, 2026 @ 5:53 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A former Ogden Police Department officer has agreed to plead guilty in federal court to threatening the family of an...

‘I Am Somebody’ still echoes in Rochester afte...

February 17, 2026 @ 11:09 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — News of the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Tuesday morning sent waves of sadness through communities across the...

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...

KYRIE IRVING of USA celebrates scoring during the Final game of FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2014 at Palacio de los Deportes Arena MADRID^ SPAIN - September 14th 2014

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving will miss remainder of s...

February 19, 2026 @ 5:55 am

The Dallas Mavericks confirmed Wednesday that Kyrie Irving will not return this season as he continues recovering from ACL reconstruction surgery performed in 2025.Irving,...

Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) takes 1st place during a women's World Cup Super-G in Bansko JANUARY 26^ 2020 ^ Bulgaria BANSKO^ BULGARIA - JANUARY 26^ 2020

USA skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women’s ...

February 19, 2026 @ 5:50 am

Mikaela Shiffrin ended an eight-year Olympic gold drought on Wednesday, capturing the women’s slalom title at the Milano Cortina Games. Racing at the Tofane...

WASHINGTON^ DC APRIL 11: Former Major League Baseball Player Tony Clark attends a luncheon at the National Press Club^ April 11^ 2012 in Washington^ DC

Tony Clark stepping down as MLBPA executive direct...

February 18, 2026 @ 5:55 am

Tony Clark resigned Tuesday as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, bringing an abrupt end to his 12-year tenure just months...

Ronda Rousey open workout in the UFC^ at Barra Tijuca beach in the west of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro^ Brazil^ July 29^ 2015

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano set for historic Netf...

February 18, 2026 @ 5:50 am

Nearly a decade after stepping away from mixed martial arts, Ronda Rousey is returning to the cage for a long-anticipated showdown with fellow trailblazer...