What’s Happening:

The Pistons storybook season came to an end last night with a game 6 playoff loss to the Knicks, 116-113 at Little Caesar’s Arena. What an amazing turnaround the year after our guys endured a record setting 28 game losing streak. Well done team!

The Tigers won the series opener of their four game road stand against the Angels 10-4.
Starting May 7, a REAL ID or other approved ID, like a passport, will required to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities. You can get oneat your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.

What your favorite burger joint? Food and Wine magazine has ranked Motzs at the top of the heap.
According to a list compiled by Yelp , the best pie shop in Michigan is Sister Pie in Detroit.

The Detroit Grand Prix returns to the streets of Downtown Detroit this month, and with that comes road closures as event preparations get underway. According to the Downtown Detroit Partnership, some of the road closures will begin this week. The first closure will be a full closure of Jefferson Ave. between M-10 and Randolph from May 2-5. Race weekend kicks-off on May 30.

The President signed an order to cut federal funding to NPR and PBS, citing political bias. Most funds go to local stations, mainly for costly TV production. Small market rural stations will likely be hit hardest depending on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for up to 50% of their operating costs.

GM expects a tariff impact of $4 billion to $5 billion this year, even after President Trump pulled back on some auto levies this week.
The 151st Kentucky Derby is tomorrow at 6:57pm. Twenty horses will race for a $5M purse. Watch on NBC or stream on Peacock, YouTube TV, or Fubo.

Laugh-in’s iconic comedienne, Ruth Buzzi has died at 88.

Free events today in Detroit:

Detroit’s 60th annual Cinco de Mayo Parade. Spans 2.4 miles between Woodmere Street and Clark Park on Vernor Highway, and this year’s theme is past, present and future. More info  Axios Detroit

Join a block party with live music, DJs, and community fun at the Heidelberg Project’s 39th birthday event, hosted at Spot Lite. There are both nighttime music and daytime activities.More info  Axios Detroit

More free events in Detroit and Michigan below.

Today in History:
1957 – Elvis recorded “Jailhouse Rock,” the Leiber & Stoller classic. It inspired the choreography that Elvis worked out for the convicts’ dance sequence in the film Jailhouse Rock.

1967 – The Beach Boys’ production of the Smile project was halted. Brian Wilson had toiled for over a year composing and producing the album, an effort to best the Beatles in his perceived battle for pop supremacy. However, after the Beatles released their groundbreaking Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Wilson became discouraged and intimidated, convinced his Smile would come off as “second best.” In 2011, Smile was finally released as The Smile Sessions.

1979 – The Who played their first concert since the death of drummer Keith Moon.

1989 – Michael Jackson, wearing a wig and fake mustache, entered a Zales jewelry store in Simi Valley, California. Security found him suspicious and called the police, who showed up to explain that no one should wear a disguise to a jewelry store.

Today’s Birthdays:

• Link Wray, born today in 1929, popularized power chords and distortion with his 1958 hit “Rumble,” influencing legends like Pete Townshend, Neil Young, and Jimmy Page.
• Engelbert Humperdinck is 89.
• British-American lyricist Tony Asher (who co-wrote eight Beach Boys songs including “God Only Knows” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”) is 86.
• Goldy McJohn of Steppenwolf was born today in 1945.
• Randy Cain of the Delfonics was born today in 1945.
• Lesley Gore was born today in 1946.
• James Dyson (Inventor) is 78.
• Christine Baranski (Actress, Known for The Good Wife/The Good Fight) is 73.
  Dwayne Johnson (Actor/Producer, Known as The Rock) is 53.

Deeper Dive:
Birthday boy Tony Asher co-wrote several songs with Brian Wilson for The Beach Boys’ 1966 album Pet Sounds. Here are the songs he wrote or co-wrote:
1. Wouldn’t It Be Nice (co-written with Brian Wilson and Mike Love)
2. You Still Believe in Me
3. That’s Not Me
4. Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)
5. I’m Waiting for the Day (co-written with Brian Wilson)
6. Let’s Go Away for Awhile (instrumental; Asher contributed the title)
7. God Only Knows (co-written with Brian Wilson)
8. I Know There’s an Answer (Asher co-wrote an early version titled “Hang On to Your Ego,” later revised with Mike Love)
9. Here Today
10. Caroline, No

• Other free events Detroit & Michigan:

• 60th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade
  Celebrate Mexican heritage with floats, music, and cultural performances along Vernor Highway.
  Location: Vernor Highway, Detroit

• Heidelberg Project’s 39th Birthday Celebration
  Join a block party with live music, DJs, and community fun at Spot Lite.
  Location: Spot Lite, Detroit

• Riverfront Fish Fest at Milliken State Park
  Family-friendly event with hands-on learning about fish and wildlife conservation.
  Location: Milliken State Park, Detroit Riverfront

• Pewabic Pottery Spring Sale
  Shop one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces made by local artists and students.
  Location: Pewabic Pottery, Detroit

• Hamtramck Night Bazaar
  Evening market with local vendors, street food, and entertainment.
  Location: Hamtramck, MI
  More info Axios Detroit?

• Urban Arts and Eatery Expo at Eastern Market
  Browse art, enjoy local eats, and support small businesses in a lively setting.\Location: Eastern Market, Detroit
  More info Axios Detroit?

• Gun Violence Tribute & Panel at MOCAD
  View a sculptural tribute and attend a panel discussion on community safety and healing.
  Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD)

• Free Admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science
  Explore science exhibits with the whole family during this free evening event.
  Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  Location: Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills, MI

• Elsewhere in Michigan

• Robert Iwamasa: IMAGINE Art Exhibit Opening
  Attend the launch of a major retrospective exhibition at Creative 360.
  Time: 7:00 PM
  Location: Creative 360, Midland, MI

• Fort Mackinac Opening Day
  Explore historic Fort Mackinac as it opens for the season.
  Location: Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island, MI

• Tulip Time Festival
  Experience millions of tulips, Dutch dancers, parades, and more in downtown Holland.
  Location: Downtown Holland, MI

• 60th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade
  Celebrate Mexican heritage with floats, music, and cultural performances along Vernor Highway.

• Heidelberg Project’s 39th Birthday Celebration
  Join a block party with live music, DJs, and community fun at Spot Lite.

• Riverfront Fish Fest at Milliken State Park
  Family-friendly event with hands-on learning about fish and wildlife conservation.

• Pewabic Pottery Spring Sale
  Shop one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces made by local artists and students.

• Hamtramck Night Bazaar
  Evening market with local vendors, street food, and entertainment.

• Urban Arts and Eatery Expo at Eastern Market
  Browse art, enjoy local eats, and support small businesses in a lively setting.

• Gun Violence Tribute & Panel at MOCAD
  View a sculptural tribute and attend a panel discussion on community safety and healing.
  More info ? Axios Detroit

• Free Admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science (6–10 PM)
  Explore science exhibits with the whole family during this free evening event.
  More info ? Little Guide Detroit

• Robert Iwamasa: IMAGINE Art Exhibit Opening
  Attend the launch of a major retrospective exhibition at Creative 360.