Stephanie Sokol

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  • North Shore Bengals beat Cedar Cove Cougars at Kitten Bowl I

    Things got frisky this afternoon at one of the most important moments in sports history, the Inaugural Hallmark Channel Kitten Bowl. The North Shore Bengals took home the first ever Kitten Bowl Championship, beating the Cedar Cove Cougars 24-20. The first game brought hard work with The Bengals’ Ferrell...
  • Indie pick of the week: Rachel and the Kings

    The sound of Rachel and the Kings is a dynamic mix of alternative rock with a hint of country and a touch of symphonic soul. Fronted by female vocalist and classically-trained pianist Rachel James, who encompasses the emotional and vocal capacity of Carrie Underwood, Haley Williams and Alicia Keys...
  • Detroiter makes it contestant row on ‘The Price is Right!’

    Detroit contestant Terry Bryant made it to Contestant Row on The Price is Right, after appearing onstage and competing on the daytime game show. Produced by Mike Richards and Jennifer Mullin, the show, hosted by Drew Carey, won its sixth Emmy last year for Outstanding Game Show, and airs on CBS...
  • How to survive a sick day

    When it’s cold, and you’ve caught a bug, sometimes you just need to take a sick day, or three. Flu season is in full force right now, with the subzero weather and increase in germs. The best way to get better? Take a little time off, or if you...
  • Pixies kick off North American tour after release of 2 EPs

    The Pixies surprised fans with the release of EPs 1 and 2 in September and January, the first new music from the band after a 20-year recording hiatus. “As a magician, I won’t reveal any secrets, but as EP 1 suggested, there might be an EP 2, and EP...
  • Best and worst: Grammys fashion 2014

    Last night, stars filled the red carpet for the 2014 Grammy Awards. Some wore looks that left us singing them fashion praises, while others hit a bad note. The bold, the  fun and the scary: these are the best and worst looks of the Grammys. The Best 1. While...
  • Southfield resident advances to second round of American Idol

    Southfield Musician Malaya Watson, will advance to the next round of American Idol Season XIII after her performance of "Ain't No Way" by Aretha Franklin....
  • Indie pick of the week: The Black Atlantic

    With acoustic guitars and a floating feel, listening to The Black Atlantic is an escape. But behind the seemingly light sound are strong lyrics, with very emotional themes. The stage name belongs to Geert van der Velde, a folksy alternative rock singer-songwriter from the Netherlands. “For as long as...
  • Indie pick of the week: AfterMidnight

    An emotional and reflective sound is what Oklahoma band AfterMidnight delivers to listeners’ ears....