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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year
Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.
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4 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90
Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.
21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut
So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.
National News
4 hours ago in National
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.
5 days ago in National
Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.
Local News from Cville Right Now
5 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local, Local Nonprofits
Salvation Army names new Director of Development
Aimee Andrews, who served in the role from 2020-2023, has returned to the non-profit to lead the final phase of its "Hope Has a Place" capital campaign.
5 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local
City Council approves water and wastewater rate increases, natural gas rate decrease
Average water and wastewater bills are expected to go up $11 monthly, while the average gas bill should decrease by $1.50.
19 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education, Local
Hollymead principal placed on administrative leave
Joe McCauley has been placed on leave as the Albemarle School Board reviews allegations brought forward in the wake of a staffer's arrest.
22 hours ago in Local, Local Sports, UVA Sports
Wahoo Rundown: Dietrich and Kim win first ITF World Tour singles titles
Track & field impresses at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, and Bowen Sargent and Ben James earn ACC recognition for Men's Golf.
23 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties
WalletHub survey ranks Virginia the nation’s top patriotic state heading into America250
A strong active-duty military and veteran presence combined with civic education put Virginia at the top of the list
1 day ago in Charlottesville City, Local
Council considers West Main/Ridge intersection, 29/Barracks Rd. improvements
Charlottesville City Council will also decide on water, stormwater, and gas utility rates.
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