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.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 12/20/25

Holiday music continued its annual takeover of the Billboard Hot 100, dated Dec. 20, 2025, with seasonal standards dominating the top 10 as listeners leaned heavily into nostalgia, tradition and a handful of modern additions. At No. 10, Andy Williams’ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 12/19-12/21/25

A mix of holiday traditions, live entertainment and community events are slated throughout Columbus and Central Ohio this weekend as residents and visitors celebrate the festive season. Lights and Holiday Cheer The popular Wildlights display at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium continues nightly through the weekend,... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 12/13/25

The Billboard Hot 100 dated Dec. 13, 2025, reflects a familiar December trend, with perennial holiday recordings reclaiming chart territory alongside a handful of contemporary releases. Seasonal airplay, streaming playlists and retail soundtracks continue to shape the chart as listeners lean heavily into nostalgia... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 12/12-12/14/25

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Central Ohio is brimming with holiday cheer and community events this weekend from Friday through Sunday, offering experiences for families, arts lovers and sports fans amid seasonal weather. A winter storm watch has been issued for the region, with accumulating snow... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 12/6/25

NEW YORK — Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” topped the Billboard Hot 100 dated Dec. 6, 2025, leading a chart shaped by a mix of new pop releases and the annual return of holiday staples. At No. 10, Swift also appeared with “Opalite,” giving... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 12/5-12/7/2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — From dazzling lights to live theater, downtown markets to pop culture conventions, Central Ohio has plenty in store this weekend as the holiday season ramps up. Big Convention Weekend: Fans Flock to GalaxyCon and MoreThe city’s spotlight is on GalaxyCon Columbus,... Read More.