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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind

Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy

Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.

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59 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

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Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

1 day ago in Trending, World

New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III

A book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family.

National News

1 day ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

Local News from Cville Right Now

6 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

City must find funding for $78.2 million parks plan

The presentation included a look at the Swords Into Plowshares public art project which will be implemented in three of the six approved parks.

7 hours ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Education, Local

Former Hollymead staffer Michael Swiney back in court

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Former Hollymead staff Michael Swiney

The defense and prosecution in Michael Swiney's case are looking into joining the charges into one case in an effort to keep everything in a single trial.

10 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local

Foxfield Racing claims track owners backed out of promises to sell the track

In a letter to the community over a month after filing a lawsuit against the track's owner, Foxfield Racing described what they called "a hostile takeover."

1 day ago in Business, Charlottesville City, Local

Local neighborhoods raise alarm over Dairy Central expansion plans

The 10th & Page neighborhood association will be hosting a community meeting at the Jefferson School on Wednesday at 6 p.m. with the project's developers.

4 days ago in Charlottesville City, Entertainment, Local

Director James Gray to receive award at Virginia Film Festival

Gray will receive the Virginia Film Festival Outstanding Achievement in Directing Award and will participate in a conversation after the screening of his new film, "Paper Tiger."

5 days ago in Local, Surrounding Counties

Warner, McGuire in attendance for landmark National Ground Intelligence Center expansion

The Albemarle facility, in operation for 25 years, received much needed space and enhanced technological capabilities to help with intelligence gathering.

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