Life Gets Easier Once You Hit 44

By: Kelly Meyers Do you still feel like life is super difficult at times? There's good news. It gets easier! Instead of us giving some vague answer as to when that may happen, science has actually figured out the magical age . In our twenties and thirties, we may be working on our education, career... Read More

Has Shawn Mendes Pooped his Pants + Is Khalid Done Being an 'American Teen'?

Have you ever wondered how many times Shawn Mendes has pooped has pants? Well, you’re in luck! Because Meghan Trainor asked him. Backstage at We Can Survive , we hung out with all of the artists that came out to support young women battling breast cancer. After teaming up to deliver fantastic... Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Puth Names His 5 Most Iconic Hairstyles of 2018

Charlie Puth has a polished and mature sound after only two years since the release of his debut album, Nine Track Mind . Can we talk about the intro to “The Way I Am?” That catchy guitar line is literally on a constant loop in our brains. Along with hits like “The Way I Am” and “Attention,”... Read More

Most Popular Halloween Candy for 2018

By: Kelly Meyers With Halloween less than a few weeks away, there's a lot to do to get ready, like finding the perfect costume, decorating your house and getting Halloween candy for the trick or treaters. If you want to be the house all the kids in the neighborhood love, you should probably stick... Read More

Marshmello Teams With Rhett and Link, Finds Out Pancakes Are A Problem

Batter up! Things got messy when Marshmello invited some friends over to the Mello Cave this week. Internetainers Rhett and Link stopped by for a pancake cook-off, which ended with most of the ingredients on Marshmello's head. We were really the only winners this time around, but it's worth... Read More

EXCLUSIVE: MØ Takes Us to 'Forever Neverland' With New Album

It may have taken MØ a while to deliver her sophomore album, however, Forever Neverland was worth the wait. The 30-year-old singer-songwriter describes her new project as personal, modern pop, and eclectic. The Danish pop star revealed in our exclusive interview why she's proud of her latest... Read More

Steve Perry Has Patty Jenkins Surprise Real-Life 'Wonder Woman' Battling Cancer

Steve Perry is back to doing what he and his legions of fans love. With the release of Traces , the former Journey frontman has made his triumphant and highly-anticipated return to music. The singer has been very open about why he returned, saying that it was his late girlfriend, Kellie Nash , who... Read More

Matt Nathanson Is Coming To The Acoustic Cafe

Matt Nathanson is returning to the 96.5 TIC Acoustic Cafe this November... find out how you can see him live! On Wednesday November 7th, Matt Nathanson makes his way back to the 96.5 TIC Acoustic Cafe, with a special performance in Hartford. Like every Acoustic Cafe, the only way to see this... Read More

Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK Debut Bilingual "Kiss and Make Up"

Dua Lipa has quickly taken over the pop world with her empowering tracks and general perfection. The British singer just debuted her highly-anticipated collab with BLACKPINK , a k-pop group that adds even more girl power and a bilingual element to the song. “Kiss and Make Up” is a laid-back bop... Read More

Lighter Side: International Nacho Day is Sunday!

Lighter Side 10-19-18.mp3 Sunday, Oct 21st is International Nachos Day!!! How are you going to celebrate?! Steph the Producer is probably going to the movies and ordering extra jalapenos. Christine Lee's favorite topping is sour cream so you know she is going add that! And Gary Craig who know's if... Read More