Hot Hits Radio

Ella Langley Breaks ACM Awards Record with Seven Wins at 2026 Ceremony

Monday, May 18 by Lyle F

Ella Langley won seven awards at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. She broke the previous record for most wins in a single year, which was six, set by Garth... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 5/16/26

Monday, May 18 by Lyle F

Country breakout and crossover momentum dominate this week’s Billboard Hot 100, as Ella Langley claims the chart’s top two spots while Olivia Dean scores a pair of major career milestones and Bruno Mars continues his latest comeback run. At No. 1, Ella Langley lands her... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 5/15-5/17/26

Friday, May 15 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Central Ohio is packed with concerts, festivals, theater productions and outdoor activities heading into the weekend of May 15-17, giving residents and visitors a wide range of entertainment options across the region. One of the weekend’s biggest attractions is the annual Sonic... Read More.

Doja Cat Plans Multi Year Break from Music to Focus on Art and Personal Life

Thursday, May 14 by Lyle F

Doja Cat is considering taking a break from music after five studio albums and multiple Billboard Hot 100 hits. In a cover story published May 13 in Elle UK, the rapper said she may step away from making music for a few years. Speaking about... Read More.

Ohio State Unveils Updated Football Uniforms and 2026 Schedule

Thursday, May 14 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State will update its traditional scarlet and gray football uniforms for the 2026 season, the university announced this week. The Buckeyes revealed new striping for both home and away jerseys. The home uniforms will feature gray and white stripes with black... Read More.

Katseye Announces 2026 ‘Wildworld’ Tour, New Music

Wednesday, May 13 by Lyle F

Katseye will launch a world tour in 2026, with stops in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America beginning this fall. The global girl group’s Wildworld Tour supports their new “Wild” EP, set for release Aug. 14 through HYBE x Geffen Records. The tour begins... Read More.

Independent Bookstore To Open in Downtown Worthington

Wednesday, May 13 by Lyle F

WORTHINGTON, Ohio — A new independent bookstore, The Whispering Page, plans to open this summer at 661 N. High St. in downtown Worthington. The store, located between Vernacular and the Old Bag of Nails Pub, has announced its plans on social media but has not... Read More.

Lady Gaga Premieres ‘Mayhem Requiem’ Concert Film on Apple Music and in Theaters

Tuesday, May 12 by Lyle F

Lady Gaga will release a new concert film, “Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem,” on Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. Pacific time. The film features Gaga performing reinterpreted versions of songs from her Grammy-winning album “Mayhem.” Fans can watch the premiere on Apple... Read More.

Ohio Statehouse To Hosts Vintage Baseball Game

Tuesday, May 12 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Village Muffins and Lady Diamonds will play the Capitol Cannons, a team of state senators and representatives, in an old-fashioned “base ball” exhibition game Tuesday, May 12, on the Ohio Statehouse West Lawn. The game runs from 5:30 to 8... Read More.

The Weeknd Announces ‘After Hours til Dawn’ Asian Stadium Tour Dates for Fall 2026

Monday, May 11 by Lyle F

The Weeknd will bring his After Hours til Dawn stadium tour to Asia this fall with 11 shows, according to a press release from Live Nation. The tour, which began in July 2022, is scheduled to begin its Asian leg Sept. 20 at Tokyo’s... Read More.