Erica Banas: Writing Samples

Q105 • 9th May 2023

Dolly Parton's Rock Album: Every Confirmed Guest Appearance

Dolly Parton’s rock album has been getting a lot of attention for many months now. Since the iconic singer/songwriter was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, she pledged to put out a rock LP. Aptly titled Rockstar, the album will be released on November 17. Rockstar is now available for pre-save on streaming platforms here. Meanwhile, fans can pre-order physical copies of the album at DollyParton.com. The album features a staggering 30 tracks, with nine original songs and 21 co

102.9 WMGK • 7th February 2023

David Gilmour & Wife vs. Roger Waters: Nasty War of Words Continues

David Gilmour and Roger Waters have engaged in their war of words in the media for several years now. For those hopeful they’d resolve their differences, that appears not to be happening anytime soon. The past 24 hours have seen Gilmour and his wife, Polly Samson, take aim at Waters over a recent interview he did with German newspaper Berliner Zeitung. Waters, himself, shared the translated interview to his official website. He prefaced the interview with a personal message on his website sayi

102.9 WMGK • 8th December 2022

Mick Fleetwood's 'Balls' Sell for Six Figures at Auction

Mick Fleetwood was the keeper of one of the most unusual symbols related to Fleetwood Mac. The symbols in question? The two balls that were cheekily visible between his legs on the cover of Rumours. Now, those balls have been sold at auction for quite an impressive sum.

Power 98 FM • 8th December 2022

Brittney Griner Released from Russian Penal Colony

Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian penal colony in a deal between Russia and the United States.

WRIF Rocks Detroit • 7th December 2022

The Nirvana 'Nevermind' Baby is Trying to Appeal His Lawsuit Dismissal

The lawsuit surrounding the album artwork of Nirvana’s 1991 album Nevermind is apparently not over yet despite being dismissed in September.

95.9 The RAT • 10th November 2022

Instagram Has a New Music Feature. Here’s How to Access It.

Instagram is starting to roll out a new music feature for its users.

WROR • 26th October 2022

A Porn Star Was Almost Cast in the Film Adaptation of ‘Grease’

Grease will forever be known for its classic cast of John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing and Jeff Conaway. However, Coach Calhoun, who was played by television icon Sid Caesar, was almost played by a porn star.

100.1 WJRZ • 24th October 2022

Leslie Jordan, ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘AHS’ Actor, Dies at 67

Leslie Jordan, the actor best known for his roles in Will & Grace, the American Horror Story franchise and Call Me Kat, has died. He was 67.

95.7 BEN FM • 5th October 2022

‘Frasier’ Revival Series Officially Set for Paramount+

Frasier is officially being revived as a series on the Paramount+ streaming platform.

96.5 BOB FM • 19th September 2022

Apparently, We're All Stowing Our Carry-On Bags Incorrectly

There’s something flight attendants want you to know, especially on planes with updated overhead bins: You’re stowing your carry-on bags incorrectly.

94.7 WCSX • 13th August 2022

James Hetfield Reportedly Filed for Divorce from Wife of 25 Years

James Hetfield has reportedly filed for divorce from Francesca Hetfield, his wife of 25 years.

102.9 WMGK • 12th August 2022

Prince Shared His Thoughts About the Internet in 1999 & They're Spot-On

A clip of Prince talking about the internet back in 1999 has been making the rounds this week. Spoiler: The icon seemed to be on to something.

WRIF Rocks Detroit • 9th August 2022

Ben Stiller 'Tanked' Audition for Classic '90s Film, Says It Still 'Haunts' Him

Ben Stiller has a number of impressive acting credits to his name. However, there’s one role that slipped through his fingers he wishes he landed.

WiLD 94.1 • 5th August 2022

Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson Reportedly Split

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have reportedly split after dating (and making headlines) for nine months.

96k-Rock • 27th July 2022

Bruce Springsteen's Manager Breaks Silence on Ticket Price Controversy

Bruce Springsteen and his 2023 tour with the E Street Band are still a hot topic in the music world due to Ticketmaster’s pricing structure that led to some tickets being priced upwards of $5,000. Following Ticketmaster releasing a statement on the matter, Springsteen’s longtime manager Jon Landau has now addressed the controversy. In a piece for The New York Times, Landau said, “In pricing tickets for this tour, we looked carefully at what our peers have been doing. We chose prices that are lo

102.9 WMGK • 25th July 2022

Ticketmaster Addresses Bruce Springsteen Ticket Price Controversy

Ticketmaster has addressed the pricing structure controversy around tickets for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 2023 U.S. Tour that has led to some tickets being priced upwards of $5,000.

98.7 The Shark • 8th July 2022

Vince McMahon Paid Millions to 4 Women For Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Vince McMahon is making headlines again related to an ongoing investigation of alleged sexual misconduct and infidelity involving four former WWE employees that resulted in reportedly millions of dollars of hush money.

93.3 WMMR • 17th June 2022

Vince McMahon Steps Down as WWE CEO During Investigation, Stephanie McMahon Named Interim CEO

Vince McMahon has stepped down as Chairman and CEO of WWE and Stephanie McMahon has been named Chairwoman and CEO of the wrestling giant following news of an ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct by Mr. McMahon and John Laurinaitis, WWE’s head of talent relations.

95.9 The RAT • 13th June 2022

Jeff Hardy Arrested on DUI Charges

Jeff Hardy was arrested in the early hours of June 13 on multiple charges, including a DUI charge making it the AEW wrestler’s 3rd offense in 10 years.

100.1 WJRZ • 8th June 2022

‘Top Gun’: Iconic Volleyball Scene Almost Got Director Fired

The success of Top Gun: Maverick has led many to look back on the original 1986 blockbuster film. While the iconic volleyball scene is stuff of pop culture legend now, at the time, it almost got late director Tony Scott fired.