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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’

The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far

Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert

Foo Fighters announced two surprise shows Wednesday: one at Irving Plaza on Thursday and another at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday in New Jersey. Tickets were priced at $30, limited to two per purchaser and available only on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Thursday at each venue.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Melanie C says she’s bringing joy to the club with ‘Sweat,’ an athletic album from the Spice Girl

Get your heart pumpin'. She'll make you "Sweat." Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing '90s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name.

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14 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

22 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.

National News

2 days ago in National

US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns

The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.

2 days ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

Local News from Cville Right Now

34 minutes ago in Albemarle County, Business, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

Local entrepreneur champions olive oil flights in top world wine region

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Olive Oil Flights owner says olive oil has different qualities on the palate just like wine does

18 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Politics, Virginia Assembly

Supreme Court of Virginia restores previous 5th District to voting maps

Figures from across the political aisle and across the Commonwealth weighed in on the decision, reacting along party lines.

20 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local

Local organizations set to celebrate Rivanna River at RiverFest

The free, family-friendly event will be at the Rivanna River Company this Saturday from 2:30-9 p.m.

21 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties, Virginia Assembly

State Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum

The court ruled that the state's Democratic-led legislature violated procedural requirements when it placed the constitutional amendment on the ballot.

22 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Education, Local

CATEC welcomes top state labor leaders to celebrate graduates entering the workforce

Jessica K. Looman, Secretary of Labor of Virginia, and Nicole Overley, the Commissioner of Virginia Works, were on the campus of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center on Wednesday evening as part of the 2026 School-to-Work Signing Day Celebration.  

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Local

Albemarle County increases pay for police officers by 11%

The county hopes the bump in pay will help bolster ACPD's recruitment.

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