Detroit Proud: Around Town - Weekend of 8/22
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Detroit Proud was hard pressed to find a local band that was more primed to shine on the national stage than Detroit-based Kaleido. Check out our interview with lead singer Christina Chriss!
Want to help us make a movie? Sure. Why not? Watch "Alan's Song", a local indie film about a disillusioned songwriter and a struggling painter who find inspiration in one another. It's free on Vimeo!
The Man in the City Film Series gives Detroit filmmakers an outlet to showcase their work. This ongoing event highlights locally-produced films that raise much-needed program dollars for Y Arts of the YMCA.
He's one of 32 rappers in the world to be selected for the BBC Radio's 1Xtra 2014 World Cup Freestyle competition.
Covered acts range from the nationally‐acclaimed Grand Funk Railroad and The Supremes, to local favorites like The Hard Lessons and Phantasmagoria.
'Tis the season for film! With all those fancy Hollywood film celebrations happening, we thought we could shine a light on what's going on in our community… so film fans, rejoice! CBS 62 is here for you, once again.
Lately, "The Z" has captured all the buzz - a massive, ten-story, "Z"-shaped parking structure, retail center, and art gallery which recently opened its doors to the public last week. Among the most impressive features of this structure are the paint-covered interior walls, showcasing the work of twenty-seven international artists who worked day and night to make this vision a reality. Here's a look at some of their murals...in progress!
This weekend, Detroit will be receiving some national attention in yet another marquee event. When you're watching The Grammy Awards, Sunday night on CBS 62, pay close attention to the commercials. Red Bull will be running a commercial - on a national level - showcasing their "Red Bull House Of Art," located right here in the heart of Detroit.
Deciding to shine a Detroit Proud spotlight on Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. was a no-brainer. The duo, comprised of Metro Detroit natives Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott, have achieved national acclaim, yet still stay true to their roots right here in the D. In fact, a recent viral video features Josh and Daniel listing "Reasons Why Detroit Is Awesome" - which WE think is pretty...well...awesome.
The Detroit band, The Sights, is set to release their compilation of tour diaries from their US and European tour with fun-time rockers Tenacious D. The 270-page tour diary was written by the front man of The Sights, Eddie Baranek.
Welcome to the first of many, Detroit-inspired playlists. Each week we are digging through all of the talent in local and well-known Detroit musicians to put together a mix of Detroit style, Detroit groove, and Detroit rock – with everything from the beloved classic hits to the local numbers you hear at our own Metro Detroit venues.
Metro Detroit has a long list of history-rich, legendary record stores. With all of the choices to choose from, it's nearly impossible to visit each one. CBS 62 has put together the ultimate list of where to find that 1956 jazz vinyl you've been searching for, or that 1987 cassette tape that you absolutely need to complete your collection.
You walk into a room. You hear a trumpet. You hear drums. Naturally, you think you're about to look over and see a stage full of instruments.
Between fronting the successful Detroit rock band The Sights and serving as one of the music directors at School of Rock, Eddie Baranek has his bases covered when it comes to contributing to Detroit's rock 'n' roll past, present, and future. If you've seen Eddie perform live, his energy is contagious, and it's no wonder he's working to inspire young musicians to embrace their musical talents. When we told Eddie about our effort to put a spotlight on local film and music, he jumped on board without batting an eye...
The Grand Blanc Township Police Department on Friday released body-worn camera footage and provided a timeline of the deadly shooting and fire at a Michigan church last weekend.
The budget now goes to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk for approval.
Among the fundraisers that have cropped up in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Michigan church last weekend, one aims to raise money not for the victims but, instead, for family members of the accused shooter. And it appears to have the backing of many LDS members.
Each defendant has a jury assigned to their respective cases and they will be deliberating them simultaneously.
A 70-year-old man who got lost after wandering from his home on Tuesday morning was found safe with the help of four Michigan conservation officers.
A car parts manufacturing company in Metro Detroit is shifting gears on plans to build a new plant, and the CEO says tariffs are partially to blame.
Stellantis reports that it has identified a data breach on a third-party provider's platform, which supports North American customers.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $47, around $10 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A rare piece of automotive history is making its way to the Motor City this fall, when the Detroit Historical Museum installs a 1963 Chrysler Turbine.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $45, around $12 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
As one of the largest bears that resides along Brooks River at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, 32 Chunk was estimated to be over 1,200 pounds.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Music fans will pack the Big House in Ann Arbor this weekend not for a game, but for the stadium's first concert.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its third day on Friday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
Lawyers say federal authorities are keeping a Michigan man in custody in a deportation case, despite his life-threatening leukemia.
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
The Supreme Court convenes for a new term Monday and is set to hear cases ranging from the use of race in redistricting to Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch.
The number of unemployed people looking for work more than six months has surged to its highest level since 2021.
Three of the doctors who cared for patients in the aftermath of Sunday's attack on a Michigan church met with news media Wednesday to share their thoughts and experiences in handling a mass casualty situation.
Michigan school districts have made case-by-case decisions on cafeteria meals while waiting for the state budget to be approved.
Nurses who were on strike "ran to help" after the shooting in Grand Blanc, the Teamsters union said
For more than three decades, Donna Session dedicated her life to teaching Detroit students, becoming known as both a hero and a fighter.
A Michigan high school junior varsity football player is recovering after suffering a fractured spine after an opposing player jumped on him at the end of a play.
The United Football League announced Friday that it is relocating the Panthers, Memphis Showboats and San Antonio Brahmas ahead of its third season next spring.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions are on a roll with three straight wins after a season-opening loss.
Dillon Dingler grew up rooting for the Cleveland Guardians.
Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland Guardians 6-3 to win Wild Card Series, advance to AL Division Series against Seattle.
Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor homered during a five-run eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians evened their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in Game 2.
Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield was asked about a bevy of issues on this week's Michigan Matters.
Worth billions to the state each year, tourism is Michigan's third-largest industry after autos/manufacturing and agriculture.
With days left to work out a budget compromise or face a state government shutdown, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall updates the latest.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
The jury is deliberating in the trial for the two men accused of murdering a Rochester Hills man last year after posing as DTE workers to get inside his home, continue on Friday.
Among the fundraisers that have cropped up in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Michigan church last weekend, one aims to raise money not for the victims but, instead, for family members of the accused shooter.
The nearly $81 billion budget, which earmarks around $2 billion for long-term road funding, now goes to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk for her signature.
The Grand Blanc Township Police Department on Friday released body-worn camera footage and provided a timeline of the deadly shooting and fire at a Michigan church last weekend.
Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield was asked about a bevy of issues, from creating more economic development in the neighborhoods, to affordable housing, to dealing with the White House in a far-flung conversation on this week's Michigan Matters.
