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Usher isn’t letting his latest viral concert moment go unnoticed. During The R&B Tour stop in Birmingham, Alabama on Monday night, the R&B superstar addressed the now-infamous interaction with a fan who appeared uncomfortable during his performance in Nashville just days earlier. Before launching into the show’s fan interaction segment, Usher jokingly warned the crowd: […]

Missed Michael in theaters? You won’t have to wait much longer to watch it from home. The blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, will officially begin streaming on Starz starting Monday, Aug. 10. The film will also premiere on the Starz cable channel at 7 p.m. ET/PT the same day and be available on-demand through the […]

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If you were anywhere near Enigma on Saturday, you already know one thing: Plies knows how to throw a party. The Florida rapper brought his 1st Annual “40 & Up With a Good Job” All White Day Party to Raleigh on July 25, and hundreds of fans showed up dressed in their best white outfits. […]

After weeks of speculation, YG and The Game have officially been announced as the next artists to go head-to-head in Verzuz. The battle is set for Thursday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. PT (9:30 p.m. ET) and will stream live on Apple Music, the Verzuz platform, and Complex. The matchup brings together two of Compton’s […]

If you’ve been following LuvaboyTJ’s journey, you know this isn’t our first conversation. After catching up with him during Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl Tour, K97.5 reunited with the artist backstage at the R&B Tour stop in Charlotte on July 17, where he gave us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life on one of the biggest […]

The wait is almost over. Usher and Chris Brown are bringing The R&B Tour to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte this weekend, with shows on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18. If you’re one of the thousands of fans making the trip, here’s everything you should know before heading to the stadium. What […]

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Raleigh leaders are considering a new teen curfew following a chaotic Fourth of July weekend that saw multiple fights, shootings, and thousands of young people gathering across the city. Mayor Janet Cowell told WRAL News she is exploring the possibility of a curfew for anyone 17 years old and younger after violence broke out in […]

If you have outdoor plans this week or for the Fourth of July weekend, be prepared for dangerously hot temperatures. Forecasters say an intense heat wave will settle over central North Carolina beginning Wednesday and continue through the holiday weekend. Actual air temperatures are expected to climb close to or above 100 degrees, while the […]

If you planned to visit the North Carolina DMV on South Miami Boulevard in Durham this week, you’ll need to make other arrangements. The DMV office has temporarily closed after state officials say a customer brought bed bugs into the building last week. Cones now block the entrance to the location, and signs posted on […]

Looking for something to do this Fourth of July? Whether you’re searching for the biggest fireworks show, family-friendly activities, or live music, there are plenty of celebrations happening across the Triangle. Here’s a look at some of the biggest Independence Day events taking place in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, and beyond. July […]

The B2K vs. Pretty Ricky Verzuz battle is finally happening, and for Millennials everywhere, it’s giving major 106 & Park nostalgia. Both groups helped define the early 2000s with chart-topping hits, screaming fans, signature dance moves, and enough relationship anthems to soundtrack an entire generation’s middle and high school years. As fans continue debating who […]

Rod Wave is officially heading back to North Carolina. The chart-topping rapper and singer has announced his 2026 Don’t Look Down Tour, and Raleigh is one of the stops. Fans will be able to catch Rod Wave live at Lenovo Center on September 15 as part of what is being billed as his biggest headlining […]