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Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 8/15-8/17/2025

Friday, August 15 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A vibrant mix of culture, cuisine and celebration returns to the region this weekend as Columbus and surrounding communities host several major events that appeal to a variety of interests. CBUS Soul® FestDowntown Columbus will come alive with music, heritage and... Read More.

LL Cool J to Host 2025 MTV VMAs Live from New York

Thursday, August 14 by Lyle F

LL Cool J will host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, airing live coast-to-coast from UBS Arena in New York on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific. This will be his first time as the solo host of the show. He previously... Read More.

Ohio State Mens Basketball 2025-26 Schedule Highlights Key Nonconference Matchups

Thursday, August 14 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State men's basketball team will play 11 nonconference games in the 2025-26 season as part of a schedule that is now set. The Buckeyes, seeking their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022, will open the season on Nov. 3... Read More.

Eminem’s Epic X Freestyle Proves Many Words Rhyme With Silver

Wednesday, August 13 by Lyle F

Eminem has never been one to shy away from a rap challenge. After being called out by LL Cool J's Rock The Bells platform on X, the rapper, also known as Slim Shady, responded with a verse. Rock The Bells claimed that nothing in the... Read More.

Ohio State and Ohio University Set for Cleveland Hoops Showdown in December

Wednesday, August 13 by Lyle F

CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio State and Ohio University men's basketball teams will each play a non-conference game in Cleveland as part of a doubleheader at Rocket Arena on Dec. 13. The Buckeyes will face West Virginia, while the Bobcats will compete against St. Bonaventure in... Read More.

Olivia Rodrigo Unveils “Guts” World Tour Book After Successful Arena Tour Finale

Tuesday, August 12 by Lyle F

Olivia Rodrigo concluded her 97-show "Guts" tour on July 1 with the second of two performances at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. This marked the end of her first headlining arena tour, which spanned North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America. The tour... Read More.

Taylor Swift Unveils 12th Album “The Life of a Showgirl” with New Collaborations

Tuesday, August 12 by Lyle F

Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," possibly hinting at key collaborators. Alongside the announcement, Swift launched a Spotify playlist titled "And, baby, that's show business for you," featuring 22 tracks produced by Max Martin and Shellback. This has... Read More.

Exclusive Ohio Island Retreat Hits Market for $1.59 Million

Tuesday, August 12 by Lyle F

MILLERSPORT, Ohio—A secluded island retreat is now available in central Ohio. The property at 12700 Onion Island NE, located on Buckeye Lake, is listed for $1.59 million. The listing gained attention after being featured on Keller Williams Capital Partners’ Facebook page, ReEquity, and the popular... Read More.

Ella Langley Cancels Shows Due to Fatigue, Plans Return in September

Monday, August 11 by Lyle F

Ascendant country star Ella Langley has announced the cancellation of several upcoming shows due to fatigue. In an Instagram post on Monday, Aug. 11, Langley disclosed that she will be canceling seven performances. These include two shows on Morgan Wallen's "I'm the Problem" tour scheduled... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 8/9/25

Monday, August 11 by Lyle F

Alex Warren’s tender ballad Ordinary holds its place atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated Aug. 9, 2025, extending its reign for a 9th week with understated vocals and emotional storytelling. At No. 2, “Golden (From K-Pop Demon Hunters)” by Huntrx, featuring Ejæ, Audrey Nuna... Read More.