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6 days 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.

2 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.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’

As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?

Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry

The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know

Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards? You'll have to wait until Feb. 7, 2027, when the 69th annual ceremony once again airs live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York.

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4 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.

National News

21 hours ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

4 days ago in National

Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.

5 days ago in National

A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.

Local News from Cville Right Now

3 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local

City Council hears from residents who want Free Bridge encampment helped, not removed

City Councilor Lloyd Snook said that the encampment is presenting a danger to those who are residing there.

6 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, UVA

UVA Health neurologist studying Medicare coverage impacts on stroke patients

The research will examine whether patient outcomes are tied to what Medicare coverage they have.

1 day ago in Health & Wellness, Local

VDH investigating another measles exposure in Central Va.

The exposure occurred at the Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond between May 20-24.

2 days ago in Charlottesville City, Crime, Local

CPD investigating Cherry Ave. shooting Sunday

An adult male suffered two gunshot wounds.

2 days ago in Charlottesville City, Local

City Council to consider raising water and wastewater rates

The average household would see a monthly $7 water bill increase, while paying over $4 more for wastewater service.

3 days ago in Local, Surrounding Counties

VDOT names new resident engineer for Louisa

Craig Simpson, a current Orange resident, will now return to the VDOT Culpeper District as Louisa's resident engineer.

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