Columbus Named Seventh Most Livable Metro Area in U.S.

Columbus has been ranked the seventh most livable metropolitan area in the United States, according to RentCafe’s annual review of U.S. cities. The apartment search website, which also analyzes rental and housing trends nationwide, cited Columbus’s focus on wellness and a cost of living 5%... Read More.

BTS Is Back: New Album and World Tour Scheduled for 2026

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — BTS has confirmed the release date for its upcoming album, marking the group’s first full-length project in nearly four years. The K-pop group announced Sunday that its fifth studio album will be released March 20. The album’s title has not... Read More.

Billy Joel Makes Triumphant Return with Surprise Performance

Billy Joel gave fans in Wellington, Florida, a surprise performance Friday, marking his first public appearance since announcing he has a brain disorder. Joel, 76, performed a two-song set at the Wellington Amphitheater alongside Turnstiles, a Billy Joel tribute band, during the venue’s 30th anniversary... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 1/3/26

Holiday staples continue their annual resurgence into 2026, atop the Billboard Hot 100, dated Jan. 3, 2026, with Christmas music accounting for all 10 positions on the chart. The post-holiday frame reflects sustained streaming, radio airplay and seasonal playlists that routinely keep familiar favorites... Read More.

U2 Planning A Comeback Album for 2026

U2 is planning a comeback with its first album of new music in nine years, lead singer Bono told Esquire in a recent interview. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band last released “Songs of Experience” in 2017. “Everyone in the band seems desperate... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 1/2-1/4/26

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Central Ohio offers a variety of family-friendly activities, cultural outings and sporting events for the first weekend of the new year, from Friday, Jan. 2 through Sunday, Jan. 4. Here’s a look at what’s scheduled across the region. FRIDAY, JAN. 2• Winter... Read More.