Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Why is Liz Kitley back at Virginia Tech? Coach Duffy clarifies WNBA star’s new role
Some Hokie fans have been puzzled: If former Virginia Tech women’s basketball star Liz Kitley is in the WNBA, why is she suddenly back in Blacksburg? The answer involves rehabilitation, career e...
Ian Price Oct 30, 2025

Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by double digits; Jones now trails Miyares
Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a 10-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears (51%-41%) in the November election for governor of Virginia, according to the Roanoke College Poll. Only 4% of lik...
Clark Palmer Oct 30, 2025

9th annual Sherwood Memorial Park’s Run for Donuts 5K returns to Salem Saturday
Salem’s sweetest 5K is back for its ninth year, raising money for the Ronald McDonald House, one donut at a time. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has more. https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/202...
Web Staff Oct 30, 2025

Tame Impala’s ‘Deadbeat’ Debuts At No. 1 On Six Billboard Album Charts
Tame Impala's first studio album in five years, Deadbeat, debuted at No. 1 on six Billboard charts - including Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Top Dance Alb...
Erik Thompson Oct 29, 2025

Mumford & Sons Announce New Album Featuring Gracie Abrams, Hozier, And Chris Stapleton
On Wednesday (October 29), Mumford & Sons revealed the details of their sixth studio album, Prizefighter, which is set for release on February 13, 2026 via Island Records. The 14-track record was ...
Erik Thompson Oct 29, 2025

Reneé Rapp Forced To Postpone Third Show This Week Due To Continued Illness
Rene Rapp has postponed her third concert on her current Bite Me Tour due to an ongoing illness, delaying her scheduled hometown show on Wednesday (October 29) in Charlotte, North Carolina to November...
Erik Thompson Oct 29, 2025

Busta Rhymes Honors The Late D’Angelo On New Tribute Track “Magic”
Busta Rhymes is honoring his longtime friend D'Angelo, who passed away on October 14 from pancreatic cancer, with a new tribute song titled "Magic," in which he raps over D'Angelo's 2000 track "One Mo...
Erik Thompson Oct 29, 2025

There Aren’t Any Rap Songs In Top 40 Of Billboard Hot 100 Chart For First Time Since 1990
For the first time since February 1990, there are no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100's Top 40, ending a historic streak of over 35 years. This shift follows Kendrick Lamar and SZA's former chart-to...
Erik Thompson Oct 29, 2025

Judge Denies Sia’s Estranged Husband Sole Custody Of Son
A judge denied Dan Bernad's emergency request for sole custody of his 19-month-old son Somersault with singer Sia this week. Court documents show the judge ruled insufficient evidence existed for emer...
Ozzy Oct 29, 2025

Drake Files Appeal Over Dismissal Of UMG Defamation Lawsuit Regarding Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Drake has officially filed a notice of appeal following the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar's chart-topping song, "Not Like Us." ...
Erik Thompson Oct 29, 2025
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