Stephanie Sokol

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  • Meryl Davis and Charlie White of Michigan win gold at Olympics

    Michigan residents Meryl Davis and Charlie White took home gold today for Olympic ice dancing. The duo was the first in the United States to win the title. Yesterday, the skaters earned an international personal best with a score of 78.89, according to the Associated Press. During the final...
  • Iconic child star Shirley Temple Black died late Monday

    Shirley Temple Black, one of the most well-known and successful Hollywood child stars, died last night, according to her publicist. She was 85. Known for her signature singing, corkscrew curls, starring movie roles and tap-dancing, Temple Black also served as a diplomat for a majority of her life. The...
  • Indie pick of the week: Emi McDade

    Self-described as an “acoustic singer-songwriter with soul-jazz influence,” Emi McDade has a strong and emotional voice, almost Amy Lee meets Sarah McLachlan. Music has always been a big part of the 16-year-old’s life. Emi, who grew up in a small town near Glouchester, England, came from a family of...
  • 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...