Charles Bolden to Inspire Ohio State Graduates as 2025 Commencement Speaker

Ohio State University has announced that former astronaut and Marine Maj. Gen. Charles Frank Bolden Jr. will be the commencement speaker for this spring's graduation ceremony. Bolden, who served as NASA's first Black and 12th administrator from 2009 to 2017, will address approximately 12,000 graduates...

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – Week of 3/21-23

Residents and visitors in Columbus and Central Ohio can look forward to a diverse array of events during the weekend of March 21-23, 2025. Here's a roundup of some notable happenings:​ Aladdin Shrine...

aespa’s Journey: From K-Pop Innovators to Billboard’s Group of the Year

During their Billboard Women in Music photo shoot, the members of aespa were seen enjoying themselves. High-pitched giggles filled the studio as Winter, Karina, Ningning, and Giselle playfully interacted, talking in silly voices and adjusting the straps on their stage outfits. Watching the four young...

Columbus Zoo Welcomes Over 70 Baby Seahorses After Two-Year Pause

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating the birth of more than 70 baby seahorses in its Shores and Aquarium area after a two-year hiatus, the zoo announced on social media. “2025 has brought more exciting additions to our family here at the Columbus Zoo...

Lucy Dacus Cherishes New Friendship with Chappell Roan

Lucy Dacus, after publicly announcing her romantic relationship, is highlighting her recent friendship with pop star Chappell Roan. In an interview with People, Dacus shared that she and the "Pink Pony Club" singer have developed a friendship over the past year, expressing that she is...

Luxury Pet Hotel to Open in Hilliard This Fall

HILLIARD, Ohio (AP) — K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel is set to open a new 10,000-square-foot facility at 3799 Park Mill Run Dr. in Hilliard later this fall, a company spokesperson announced. The facility, owned by Ohio residents Bob and Katie Appleby, will offer...

Carpenter, Rodrigo, TWICE Among Headliners For 2025 Lollapalooza

The lineup for Chicago's largest music festival, Lollapalooza 2025, was announced Tuesday, March 18. Headlining the event are Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and TWICE among other major acts. Other headliners include Tyler, the Creator, Gracie Abrams, Doechii, Rüfüs du Sol, Luke Combs, A$AP Rocky, and...

Buc-ees Debut Delayed to 2026 Amidst Legal Disputes and Competition

Buc-ee's, a Texas-based convenience store and gas station chain with a dedicated following, has postponed the opening of its first Ohio location until next year. Initially, the chain planned to open its first Ohio gas station by the end of this year near Dayton in...

Will Smith Announces New Album, ‘Based On A True Story’

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith is returning to his musical roots. The actor and rapper, who first gained fame in the music industry, has announced a new album set for release. "It's OFFICIAL!! My new album 'Based On A True Story' drops March 28,"...