A Fireworks Tower Falls Into the Crowd at a Fair
This is nuts! The crown of a fireworks tower came loose and plummeted to the ground...and somebody at the fair got it on film.
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Watch Madonna Find Out She's Banned from Going Live on Instagram
Madonna tried to go live on Instagram the other night ... only to find out she's BANNED from doing it.
Taco Bell Is Testing a NEW Product in Knoxville
I know Taco Bell is barely "Mexican" food as it is, but this is really pushing it...
An Ab Exercise Called The ‘Stomach Vacuum’ Is All Over The Internet. But Is It Safe?
TikTok is known for producing all types of trends, including fitness trends. The latest is an abdominal exercise called the “stomach vacuum.” But is it safe?
What's The Trendiest Liquor Purchase This Year?
Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching and you may be looking to enjoy an adult beverage or two. So what are people drinking these days?
Do You Really Need To Bring A Date To A Wedding?
Why do we feel so pressured to bring a date in the first place?
Ed Sheeran And Wife Welcome Second Baby Girl
Yesterday afternoon, Ed Sheeran announced that he and his wife, Cherry Seaborn welcomed their second child and it’s a girl.
Actor Wil Wheaton Joins Gino D on Hits 96
Actor Wil Wheaton joins Gino D on Hits 96 to discuss his NEW book, "Still Just A Geek". Wil also talks about his experience on Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Big Bang Theory, and Stand By Me.
Food News: Pepsi-roni Pizza & Cold Pockets?!
It's a 2 for 1 Special today in Food News...
Two-Thirds of Pet Owners Let Their Pets Sleep in Bed with Them
There are a ton of pet stories out there right now, because it's National Pet Month. But this one caught my attention ... A new poll of 2,000 pet owners found two-thirds of us let our pets sleep in bed with us now.
This May Be THE GREATEST FOOD INVENTION EVER...Edible, Adhesive Tape to Keep Your Burrito Wrapped!
Engineering students from Johns Hopkins University have created an edible, adhesive tape, called "Tastee Tape," to keep burritos and other wrapped foods sealed up ... WHILE you're eating.
What Should Be Retired from Weddings?
There's a list going viral of things that people think should be "RETIRED" from weddings... And not surprisingly, it's pretty controversial. Here are a few of the better ones ... what do YOU think?
Every Iced Coffee Drink from Starbucks, Ranked
Temperatures are on the rise, which means one thing: It's time to rank the Iced Drinks of Starbucks?! Sure...let's go with that!
You Can Own a Replica of Elliott's Bike from "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"
They're releasing a replica of Elliott's red and white BMX bike to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "E.T. the Extra Terrestrial"! Time to break out the red hoodie and some Reese's Pieces!
What's the Maximum Distance You'd Call "Walking Distance"?
What's the MAXIMUM distance you'd still consider "walking distance"? Find out what the most recent poll says...
Forbes' 2022 List of the World's 10 Highest-Paid Athletes
Forbes released its annual list of the "World's 10 Highest-Paid Athletes". Check it out!
A Doctor Warns Against Doing the "Just in Case" Pee
A doctor who posts advice videos on TikTok says the "just in case" pee isn't always a good idea.
"Numb Little Bug" Singer Em Beihold Joins Gino D on Hits 96
Em Beihold called in to the Afternoon Show earlier today and talked with Gino D about her song, "Numb Little Bug", her musical beginnings, performing LIVE, her writing process, her fans, and more!
Buy Kane Brown's New Cereal and Help a Charity!
Kane Brown is coming out with a new cereal called Kane Krunch. It has a "cocoa rice" flavor ... and if that sounds delicious, then you should get some, because a portion of the proceeds will go to charity.
These Names Are About to Be Trendy Again...100 Years Later
If you recently had a baby and chose one of these names, you probably got some weird looks from your friends. However, in a year or two, they'll realize how COOL you really are...
An ADORABLE "Argument" Between a Dad and a Baby
I don't know what it is about videos like this...but they make me laugh every single time.
If Your Kid Knocks a Tooth Out... Just Shove It Back In?!
Here's a fun scenario for you parents out there... Your 10-year-old just knocked their front tooth out. What do you do with it? According to this dentist, you should shove that sucker BACK IN!
Spend The Weekend w/The Weeknd
Hits 96 and Arby's want you to spend the weekend with The Weeknd in Las Vegas! We are sending you to Sin City to see The Weeknd perform. To win, stop by participating Arby's and scan the QR Code to…
Dua Lipa Was "Thrown Off" by Jack Harlow's Song About Her But She Did Approve It
Jack Harlow's new album includes a song called "Dua Lipa" in which he kind of admits that he's crushing on her...