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Packers superfan ‘Mean Gene’ gets own bobblehead

Packers superfan ‘Mean Gene’ gets own bobblehead

MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – You know you’re doing something right if they make you into a bobblehead. One Packers superfan named Eugene Greening, who calls himself ‘Mean Gene the Dancing Machine’ on game day, got that honor. You may recognize his outfit, or his cheering and dancing. You may have even seen him on a…

Are you owed money from the $3 million Credit Karma settlement?

(NEXSTAR) – Roughly half-a-million people may be eligible for settlement payments tied to credit card offers from Credit Karma, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a news release this week. The payments are tied to a 2022 investigation the FTC launched after getting reports that Credit Karma, which is owned by Intuit, was falsely…

What is Wisconsin’s favorite Christmas song – and the 10 most-hated: study

KENTUCKY (WDKY) — A new study breaks down the nation’s favorite Christmas songs by state, as well as the most-disliked – which happened to be the same song, in some states. To get a better sense of which songs are most and least likely to nurture Christmas cheer, FinanceBuzz used Google Trends to find the…

Freedom Food Pantry asking for help amidst growing need

Freedom Food Pantry asking for help amidst growing need

FREEDOM, Wis. (WFRV) – With the holiday season upon us, a local food pantry is asking for some help. Officials with the Freedom Food Pantry said that the need for their services is greater than ever right now. They now serve around 80 families and distribute food twice a month saying the higher cost of…

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The Beatles Earn First No. 1 On Billboard Airplay Chart In Over 50 Years

The Beatles Earn First No. 1 On Billboard Airplay Chart In Over 50 Years

The Beatles have earned their first No. 1 on a Billboard airplay chart in over half a century thanks to “Now and Then.” “Now and Then” rose from No. 2 to the top spot on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay tally dated December 9. The song is The Beatles’ first No. 1 on the chart, which…

Mammoth WVH Announce 2024 U.S. Headlining Tour

Mammoth WVH Announce 2024 U.S. Headlining Tour

Mammoth WVH have announced a 2024 U.S. headlining tour. The Wolfgang Van Halen-fronted band will kick off the trek on February 21 in St. Louis. The tour will conclude on May 17 in Louisville, Kentucky. Nita Strauss will also be on the bill for select dates. The tour is in support on the band’s new…

Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan’s Cause Of Death Revealed

Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan’s Cause Of Death Revealed

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan’s cause of death has been revealed. MacGowan died due to complications of viral encephalitis and pneumonia, according to his wife Victoria Mary Clarke. Clarke revealed the news to the New York Times days after her husband’s death. MacGowan’s funeral will take place on Friday at St. Mary of the Rosary Church…

U2 Announce Final Four Nights At The Sphere In Las Vegas

U2 Announce Final Four Nights At The Sphere In Las Vegas

Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation have announced that the final four dates have been added to U2’s acclaimed Las Vegas residency, U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere. This brings the band’s run in the desert to a total of 40 nights, running through March 2, 2024. The final dates are February 23, February 24,…

Cher’s ‘DJ Play A Christmas Song’ Tops Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart

Cher’s ‘DJ Play A Christmas Song’ Tops Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart

Cher’s “DJ Play A Christmas Song” has topped Billboard’s Adult Contemporary radio airplay chart dated December 9. The single surged by 31% in plays in the November 24-30 tracking week, according to Luminate. “DJ Play a Christmas Song” is Cher’s first Adult Contemporary No. 1 since “If I Could Turn Back Time,” which led for…

Duran Duran Share Video For New Single ‘Black Moonlight’

Duran Duran Share Video For New Single ‘Black Moonlight’

Duran Duran recently shared the official music video for their new single “Black Moonlight.” The song is from the band’s 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, which earned the British group their 10th U.K. Top 5 LP. Grammy-winning director Jonas Åkerlund created the visuals for “Black Moonlight.” “Black Moonlight” features Duran Duran’s long-time friend and collaborator…