ICYMI: Gene Simmons Expands 2025 Solo Band Tour

Gene Simmons has added more dates to his 2025 solo band tour, bringing the total to 25 shows. The Kiss rocker began announcing tour stops in late 2024 and has steadily expanded the schedule. The trek kicks off April 3 in Anaheim, California, and...

Charlie Puth Bids Farewell to TikTok as U.S. Ban Looms

Charlie Puth is saying goodbye to his TikTok followers as the United States prepares to implement a ban on the app. The singer-songwriter shared a video of himself playing piano on the platform. Positioned beside his keyboard, Puth performed a somber rendition of his 2015...

Rush Reflects on Final Tour, Legacy, and Future Jams

When Rush walked off the stage in California on Aug. 1, 2015, closing out their R40 Live Tour, fans held out hope it wouldn’t be their last live performance. Nearly a decade later, and following the death of longtime drummer Neil Peart, the surviving...

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 1/17-1/19/2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As the new year settles in, Central Ohio offers a diverse lineup of events for the weekend of Jan. 17-19. From cultural celebrations to sports and family-friendly activities, there’s something to engage residents and visitors alike. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend...

Central Ohio drives state population growth

Central Ohio continues to be a source of population growth for the state, with most counties in the region gaining residents over the last five years. Why it matters Local planners expect this growth to continue for decades, even as Ohio's overall population is predicted to...

Ohio State fans prepare for title game against Notre Dame

Ohio State fans hoping to see the Buckeyes secure their ninth national championship should prepare for steep costs. The matchup: After a dramatic 28-14 victory over Texas, Ohio State will face Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship next Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...

LiAngelo Ball Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut With Viral Hit ‘Tweaker’

LiAngelo Ball has officially become a Billboard Hot 100-charting artist. His viral hit, “Tweaker,” debuts at No. 29 on the chart dated Jan. 18. The song’s success is driven largely by streaming, with 12.4 million official U.S. streams in the Jan. 3-9 tracking week, according...