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ICYMI: Taylor Swift Has Recorded A Song for Toy Story 5 Soundtrack

Tuesday, June 2 by Lyle F

Taylor Swift will contribute an original song to the upcoming “Toy Story 5” soundtrack, the singer announced Monday. Swift’s new track, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” will be released June 19, the same day Pixar’s latest installment in the animated franchise opens in theaters.... Read More.

Waffle House Near Ohio State University Set to Close

Tuesday, June 2 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Waffle House at 1712 N. High St., near Ohio State University’s campus, will close by 2026, according to landlord Schiff Real Estate Co. Schiff Real Estate confirmed the closure to Columbus Business First. The Georgia-based chain operates 10 locations in Columbus,... Read More.

Charli XCX Announces New Album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese

Monday, June 1 by Lyle F

Charli XCX has announced her new album, “Music, Fashion, Film,” which will be released July 24 on Atlantic Records. The album includes her recent singles “SS26” and “Rock Music.” The cover features a black-and-white photo of John Cale of The Velvet Underground, fashion designer Marc... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 5/30/26

Monday, June 1 by Lyle F

NEW YORK (AP) — Drake has tightened his grip on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated May 30, 2026, claiming seven of the top 10 positions and continuing one of the most commercially dominant stretches of his career. Leading the chart is “Janice STFU,” a... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 5/29-5/31/26

Friday, May 29 by Lyle F

Columbus and Central Ohio are heading into the final weekend of May with a packed calendar that includes music festivals, live concerts, cultural celebrations and outdoor family activities as summer festival season ramps up across the region. One of the weekend’s largest draws will be... Read More.

Ariana Grande Teases New Music Video “Hate That I Made You Love Me” Featuring Justin Long

Thursday, May 28 by Lyle F

LOS ANGELES — Ariana Grande released a new teaser Wednesday for the music video of her upcoming single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me.” The video features actor Justin Long driving a car, glancing in the rearview mirror, and finding Grande’s eyes staring... Read More.

Ohio Ranks Among Top States for Police Officers in New National Study

Thursday, May 28 by Lyle F

A new study ranks Ohio among the top states for police officers. WalletHub, a personal finance website, compared all 50 states and Washington, D.C. using 30 measures of “police friendliness.” The analysis included median income for law enforcement, police deaths per capita, and the quality... Read More.

Lizzo Explains Why She Changed Her Album Name and Sound for ‘Bitch’

Wednesday, May 27 by Lyle F

Lizzo says she never shelved her planned album “Love in Real Life,” despite speculation after she delayed its release last year and instead put out the mixtape “My Face Hurts From Smiling” in June. Speaking to Billboard about her recent partnership with Chili’s, Lizzo addressed... Read More.

Mitchell’s Steakhouse Closes Downtown Columbus Location After Decades of Service

Wednesday, May 27 by Lyle F

Mitchell’s Steakhouse has closed its downtown Columbus location after decades of service. Landry’s, the Houston-based company that owns Mitchell’s Steakhouse, confirmed the closure of the restaurant at 45 N. Third St. The Polaris location of Mitchell’s Steakhouse will remain open. “After many wonderful years serving the... Read More.

Olivia Rodrigo Unveils Tracklist for Highly Anticipated Third Album

Tuesday, May 26 by Lyle F

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” set for release June 12. Rodrigo shared a photo on Instagram Tuesday, May 26, displaying the names of all 13 songs... Read More.