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Sabrina Carpenter to Star and Produce New Alice in Wonderland Musical Film for Universal

Wednesday, November 12 by Lyle F

Sabrina Carpenter is set to produce and star in a musical film adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” for Universal Pictures, in collaboration with director Lorene Scafaria. Multiple media outlets reported Tuesday that Carpenter, a pop singer and actress, recently signed a deal to move forward... Read More.

Wayfair to Open First Ohio Store in Columbus Area in 2026

Wednesday, November 12 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Wayfair plans to open its first brick-and-mortar furniture store in Ohio in late 2026, the company announced Nov. 6. The approximately 70,000-square-foot store will be located at 1552 Gemini Place, near Interstate 71 and Polaris Fashion Place. This Columbus location will serve... Read More.

BTS Prepares for Comeback With New Music, RM Says

Tuesday, November 11 by Lyle F

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — BTS is preparing for a comeback, with new music expected in the coming months, according to the group's leader, RM. In a post shared Tuesday on Weverse, RM said he and fellow members Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung... Read More.

What’s Open and Closed on Veterans Day 2025 in Columbus?

Tuesday, November 11 by Lyle F

Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring U.S. military veterans, is observed annually on Nov. 11. In 2025, Veterans Day falls on a Tuesday. Most stores in central Ohio will be open. Many local restaurants and retailers are expected to offer discounts to veterans and active-duty... Read More.

Tate McRae Announces Deluxe Edition of So Close to What With New Songs Out November 21

Monday, November 10 by Lyle F

Tate McRae’s album “So Close to What,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 following its release in March, is set to be reissued in a deluxe edition. McRae announced Saturday that the expanded version, featuring additional tracks, will be released Nov.... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 11/7/25

Monday, November 10 by Lyle F

NEW YORK — Taylor Swift continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 as her sweeping ballad “The Fate of Ophelia” holds the No. 1 spot for another week on the chart dated Nov. 8, 2025. The track, a brooding and theatrical cut from her... Read More.

Hot Hits’ Weekend Best Bets – 11/7-11/9

Friday, November 7 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio – This weekend, the region will host a diverse array of events — from major concerts to artisan markets — providing residents and visitors with appealing options for entertainment, culture and shopping. Featured Events On Friday, Nov. 7, pop-punk band All Time Low,... Read More.

Sam Smith Opens Up About Bullying Body Image Struggles and Supportive Family During Adolescence

Thursday, November 6 by Lyle F

Adolescence can be a difficult time for many teens, and for singer Sam Smith, it was marked by painful physical changes and bullying. Smith discussed their experiences as a young teenager on the latest episode of Penn Badgley’s podcast “Podcrushed.” “I had surgery on my... Read More.

Zora’s House Closes Cafe and Cuts Staff Amid Funding Challenges

Thursday, November 6 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Zora’s House, a nonprofit organization in Columbus that provides resources for women of color, announced Tuesday it will close its cafe and reduce staff, citing changing funding priorities and a shifting political climate. The Purple Door Cafe, located at 1393 N. Fourth... Read More.

BTS’ Jimin and Jung Kook Return to Disney Plus With “Are You Sure” Season Two

Wednesday, November 5 by Lyle F

BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook will return to the screen next month with the second season of their reality travel series, "Are You Sure?!," set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Dec. 3. According to a news release, the new season was filmed after... Read More.