Hot 10 Recap – Week of 1/24/26

NEW YORK (AP) — The Billboard Hot 100 dated Jan. 24, 2026, reflects a chart in transition, with global pop mainstays sharing space with genre-blending newcomers and crossover country and alternative hits. This week’s top 10 underscores how storytelling, emotional immediacy and cross-format appeal... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 1/23-1/25/26

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Central Ohio’s winter weekend lineup from Friday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 features a mix of arts, sports, family activities and seasonal festivals that offer something for residents and visitors alike. With cold temperatures expected through the region,... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 1/19/26

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100, but a diverse mix of R&B, pop, country and alternative artists populate the chart dated Jan. 19, 2026, reflecting a broadening of mainstream tastes as the new year takes hold. No. 10:... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 1/16-1/18/2026

Central Ohio is bustling with activities for residents and visitors this weekend, offering a mix of cultural events, sports, comedy, music and family-friendly options from Friday, Jan. 16 through Sunday, Jan. 18. Here’s a guide to what’s happening across Columbus and the surrounding region. Martin... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 1/10/26

The Billboard Hot 100 dated Jan. 10, 2026, reflects a chart in transition, where established superstars continue to dominate the upper tier while emerging and genre-blending artists carve out space across the countdown. From pop balladry and alternative introspection to country storytelling and R&B... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 1/9-1/11/26

Columbus, Ohio (AP) — Central Ohio’s calendar is packed this weekend with family-friendly activities, sports matchups and theatrical performances as residents and visitors embrace winter in and around Columbus. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 Columbus kicks off the weekend with a men’s hockey rivalry as the Michigan State... 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.

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.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 12/27/25

As the 2025 holiday season reaches its final stretch, familiar carols and contemporary seasonal staples overwhelmingly define the Billboard Hot 100 dated Dec. 27, 2025. This week’s chart reflects enduring listener preferences, with perennial Christmas recordings occupying nine of the top 10 positions and... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 12/26-12/28/25

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 26) — As the holiday season winds down, Columbus and Central Ohio offer a robust slate of events for residents and visitors during the weekend of Friday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 — from dazzling light displays and timeless... Read More.