Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 8/29-9/1/25

This Labor Day weekend, Columbus and Central Ohio will hum with a dynamic mix of cultural festivals, sporting drama, and lively community events— appealing to families, fans of nerd culture, foodies, and art lovers alike. Matsuricon Marks Its 20th AnniversaryKicking off Thursday, Aug. 28, and... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 8/23/25

NEW YORK (AP) – The Billboard Hot 100 chart dated Aug. 23, 2025, features a dramatic blend of chart veterans and soundtrack sensations. Alex Warren's Ordinary holds firm at No. 1 for a milestone 10th week, reaffirming its status as the summer's defining hit.... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 8/22-8/24/2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Central Ohio will be bustling this weekend, Aug. 22–24, 2025, with a lively mix of aviation spectacle, festivals, family-friendly attractions, and cultural happenings. Headliner: Columbus Air Show The spotlight falls on the Columbus Air Show at Rickenbacker International Airport, running Friday through... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 8/16/2025

Alex Warren has seen major success this summer on the Billboard Hot 100, but a new kid in town is ready to take charge. This is your Hot 10 recap for the week dated 8/16/2025 Country momentum emerges with Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which... Read More.

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

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.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 8/9/25

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.

Hot Hits’ Weekend Best Bets – 8/8-8/10/2025

olumbus and its surrounding communities are buzzing with a wide range of events this weekend, offering everything from music and arts to cultural celebrations and local flavor. Concerts and music• At Newport Music Hall on Friday, Aug. 8, fans can catch Fitz and The Tantrums,... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 8/2/2025

Alex Warren continues his No. 1 success in the Billboard Hot 100 survey dated Aug. 2, 2025, with “Ordinary,” a raw piano ballad that’s become an unlikely summer anthem that's been at the top for 7 weeks now. The YouTuber-turned-singer’s confessional lyrics and soaring... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 8/1-8/3/2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Aug. 1, 2025) — This weekend, Central Ohio will buzz with diverse festivities ranging from traditional fairs to cultural celebrations, offering something for every taste. The Ohio State Fair, held at the Ohio Expo Center through Sunday, remains a highlight. This year’s fair features... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 7/26/2025

NEW YORK (AP) — A wave of genre-melding and emotional honesty defines this week’s Billboard Hot 100, with singer-songwriter and social media star Alex Warren enters his seventh week at No. 1 with his heartfelt ballad “Ordinary.” Released independently, “Ordinary” surged to the top after... Read More.