Lenoir Splash Pad closes for season
The City of Lenoir Splash Pad will close for the winter season this month. The splash pad will be open through Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. City staff will shut off and winterize the splash pad on Monday,
2025 MTV VMAs: Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter lead the winners
The MTV VMAs aired live on Sunday from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, hosted by LL Cool J. The show aired on CBS for the first time in addition to their longtime home on MTV and
Trump Administration launches immigration crackdown in Massachusetts
A new report from The New York Times says the Trump Administration has rolled out a new federal immigration enforcement initiative in Massachusetts, aimed at deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. According to the Department of Homeland
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces resignation
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, amid mounting pressure from within his party following a crushing defeat in July’s parliamentary elections. Ishiba, who took office last October, had resisted calls from rivals inside
Carlos Alcarez captures second US Open title with win over Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz claimed his second U.S. Open titled on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating Jannik Sinner in four sets: 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The victory marks Alcaraz’s second Grand Slam triumph of 2025, adding to his
Max Verstappen wins Italian Grand Prix over Lando Norris
Max Verstappen claimed his third win of the season with a commanding drive at the Italian Grand Prix. The reigning champion crossed the finish line nearly 19 seconds ahead of Lando Norris, whose battle for position with
Lady A to launch first-ever Christmas tour, release second holiday album
Lady A will celebrate the holiday season this year with their first-ever Christmas tour, the “This Winter’s Night Tour,” which kicks off Dec. 5 in Atlanta at The Woodruff Arts Center’s Atlanta Symphony Hall. The holiday tour
Lindsay Ell releases the song ‘magic’ from new EP ‘fence sitter’
Lindsay Ell has announced the release of her new EP, fence sitter, set to come out on October 3. According to press notes, “‘fence sitter’ explores themes of reclaiming truth, questioning motherhood, and keeping faith in oneself.’
See Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell in the trailer for ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’
Sony Pictures is previewing the film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, in theaters Sept. 19. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey marks Robbie’s first big screen role since she starred in the
Black Veil Brides share the video for “Hallelujah”
Black Veil Brides have premiered the video for their new single “Hallelujah,” featuring the Tampa, Florida-based choir, One Voice Ensemble. The track is the first taste off the band’s next album, the follow-up to 2021’s The Phantom