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Passport To Paradise
Trade homework, carpool chaos, and packed lunches ... for sandcastles, sunshine, and family fun in paradise! 101-5 WBNQ and Direct Travel want to send one lucky family of four to the RIU Hotels & Resorts property in Mexico or the Caribbean! Imagine swapping school schedules for swimsuits - and bedtime routines for ...

Bad Bunny to Headline 2026 Super Bowl LX
Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Santa Clara, California, and expressed his feelings about the opportunity, stating, "What I'm feeling goes beyond myself. It's for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown... this is for my people, my culture, ...

Win Tickets To See Doja Cat
Doja Cat is taking over Chicago's United Center on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 - and 101-5 WBNQ has your hookup! Don't wait for the tickets to drop ... we're giving you the chance to win them before they go on sale on Friday, October 10th! Get ready for one unforgettable night with Doja Cat! Just keep it on 101-5 WBNQ,...

Bridgestone Classroom of the Month
Do you know a teacher that stays late, spends their own money on supplies, and still shows up every day with a smile? 101-5 WBNQ and Bridgestone want to give them some love with Classroom of the Month! Each month, we'll surprise one amazing teacher with $500 to spend however they want - no red tape, no rules! Just a Th...

MTV VMA Nominations: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars & Kendrick Lamar In The Lead
The MTV Video Music Award nominations have been announced, with 33 first-time nominees and notable snubs. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are up for artist of the year despite not releasing music videos during the eligibility period. Bruno Mars received 11 nominations for collaborations, while some standout music video...

Starbucks Firework Frappuccino
Starbucks is lighting up this year's Fourth of July celebrations with a Firework Frappuccino, a limited‑edition creation available in U.S. stores July 1-7, 2025, or while supplies last . This festive blend layers red, white, and blue tones and flavors, starting with the Summer-Berry Refresher base (a trio of raspb...

Snapchat Offering $$ To Creators With New Longer Videos
Snapchat is introducing an expanded monetization program

“Wicked Part 2” Has A New Name
The sequel to Wicked will debut on November 21, 2025
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Dua Lipa Brings Out Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard For Duet On "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" In Seattle
While closing out the North American leg of her Radical Optimism Tour in Seattle on Thursday night (October 16), Dua Lipa was joined by Ben Gibbard for an acoustic duet of Death Cab for Cutie's "I Will Follow You Into the Dark." This performance contin...
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Sabrina Carpenter Dances In Underwear While Singing "Manchild," Drops F-Bomb During "Nobody's Son" On 'SNL' Performance
On the October 18 episode of Saturday Night Live, Sabrina Carpenter, serving as the show's host and musical guest, delivered an uncensored version of "Nobody's Son" during her second song of the evening. The Grammy-winning pop superstar sang the explic...
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Lorde Joined By Charli XCX For Duet On "Girl, So Confusing Remix" During L.A. Stop On Her 'Ultrasound Tour'
At the Los Angeles stop of her Ultrasound World Tour at the Kia Forum on Saturday night (October 18), Lorde closed her electrifying set by bringing out surprise guest Charli XCX to perform their confessional Brat remix of "Girl, So Confusing." Lorde sh...
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Sales Of Taylor Swift's Vintage Aquarium T-Shirt Helps Raise Over $2 Million For Otter Conservation Efforts
Taylor Swift sparked a surge of support for otter conservation after wearing a Monterey Bay Aquarium T-shirt in a clip from her box-office topping film, The Release Party of a Showgirl, inspiring fans to buy shirts with the reissued 1990s design which ...
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Taylor Swift's 'The Life Of A Showgirl' Notches Second Straight Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200
Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl spends its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, earning 338,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending October 16, a 92% drop from its record-breaking 4 million debut. Despit...
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Sam Fender Wins Mercury Prize, Beating Out Fontaines D.C., Pulp, And Wolf Alice For Prestigious U.K. Music Award
On Thursday night (October 16), Sam Fender was awarded the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album, People Watching. The ceremony was held in Fender's hometown of Newcastle in the North East of England, marking the first time the awards took place outside of ...
Oct 17, 2025

Janelle Monáe's Announces Wondaween 2025 Halloween Music Festival In Los Angeles
Janelle Monáe and the Wondaland Arts Society have returned to Los Angeles with Wondaween 2025, a month-long Halloween festival spanning cemeteries, theaters, secret venues, and the Hollywood Bowl throughout the month of October. The event kicked off wi...
Oct 17, 2025

Pras Michél Working With Mark Wahlberg On Documentary About Fugees Founder's Life And Spy Trial
Fugees founder Pras Michél was recently convicted on multiple conspiracy charges that carry a potential 22-year prison sentence, and the 52-year-old rapper has partnered with Mark Wahlberg to produce a documentary exploring his musical legacy and high-...
Oct 17, 2025
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Celebrate the Holiday Season with Mariah Carey in Las Vegas!
IT'S TIIIIIME! Enter for your chance to elebrate the holiday season with Mariah Carey's Christmastime in Las Vegas, this November 28 - December 13 at Dolby Live at Park MGM!

Win Tickets To The Shrek Rave
Get ready to shred ... in the swamp! It's the Shrek Rave - Thursday, October 30th at the Castle Theatre!

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Listen for your shot at scoring some serious cash every weekday! Five winners. One Thousand dollars each.

Bridgestone Classroom of the Month
Do you know a teacher that goes above and beyond in the Classroom? Nominate them for Classroom of the Month!