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This Week: Madonna Loves Swift & Blink-182 Loses A Member
This week, a new pop princess was crowned and a band just lost a member.
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This week, a new pop princess was crowned and a band just lost a member.
When Taylor Swift sat down to write her now three-time GRAMMY nominated hit "Shake It Off," she wanted to create a song that brought the wallflowers to the dance floor.
We had our friend, bartender and comedian Francesca Day, whip up five special cocktails for the Record of the Year nominees—Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, Iggy Azalea, Sia and Meghan Trainor.
Radio.com's 14 favorite photos of the year include Beyoncé becoming an American icon, Taylor Swift trying to one-up Ellen's Oscars selfie and a very sad Kanye proving zip lining isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Flanked by her Angels, Swift took a page from Derek Zoolander showing off a little Blue Steel and proving that she, can in fact, turn left.
Today (Dec. 4) the Recording Academy is slowly revealing the full list of nominees for the 2015 GRAMMY Awards, airing Feb 8.
The world-famous Victoria's Secret Supermodels were joined by seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Taylor Swift, three-time GRAMMY Award nominee Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande and Hozier.
To help ease your stress this holiday season, Radio.com came up with a foolproof gift guide for all those music lovers in your life. Seriously, nothing says happy holidays like an inflatable confetti banana from Miley Cyrus or a painting of Taylor Swift's cats.
This week, serious allegations surround a prolific comedian while another is named the "Sexiest Man Alive".
Taylor Swift returns to the "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" along with Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande and Hozier.
It's about to be a very Taylor Thanksgiving.
This week, a pop icon crushed everyone's dreams and "Episode VII" just got a lot more real.
Voting for the awards end Dec. 4, followed by the ceremony in January.
This week there's pop star beef, divas, and a natural reaction to being booed onstage.
Swift made a surprise visit to Boston Children's Hospital where she performed for 6-year-old patient Jordan Nickerson.
Taylor Swift visited with the doctors, nurses, and kids at Hasbro Children's Hospital Monday.
Taylor Swift and an adorable kitty. It's enough to make the internet explode.
The number 13 has long been a lucky one for Taylor Swift, and 2013 was no exception. Seriously, we had to edit the list of her awards for length because the it goes on and on and on.
Additional major nominees include Lee Brice, Kacey Musgraves, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker. And who are this year's Entertainer of the Year nominees?
Despite having split more than a year ago, John Paul White and Joy Williams took home their fourth GRAMMY award last night. White showed up to receive it alone, then today expanded on his message of thanks via Twitter.
This year it seemed like the words "And the GRAMMY goes too" were hardly uttered during the night's live broadcast, leaving plenty of room for the performances, which there were 20 of. All of which we ranked.
Kudos to Kacey Musgraves & Taylor Swift; what were you thinkings to Macklemore, Ryan Lewis & Pharrell's hat.
It's a moody anthem that serves as the closing song on his 2013 album' Two Lanes of Freedom.' McGraw was drawn to it's "timeless" quality.
The Witch City had a special visitor last week as Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum came to Salem with his family as part of a 3-day tour.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf met with reporters before practice on Sunday. Wolf weighed in on rookie Drake Maye's progress, ending the pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, and the trade of Matthew Judon.
The families of two transgender teens in New Hampshire filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a new state law that bans them from playing on girls' sports teams at their public high schools.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
Three people are dead, and two are injured following a head-on crash on Route 101 in Candia, New Hampshire, on Saturday.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Dogs from Shultz's Guest House were featured on this week's Pet Parade.
The Witch City had a special visitor last week as Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum came to Salem with his family as part of a 3-day tour.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf met with reporters before practice on Sunday. Wolf weighed in on rookie Drake Maye's progress, ending the pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, and the trade of Matthew Judon.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf met with reporters before practice on Sunday. Wolf weighed in on rookie Drake Maye's progress, ending the pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, and the trade of Matthew Judon.
Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
Now that he's healthy again, Raekwon McMillan is making a strong case to earn an important role on the New England defense.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.