Entertainment
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This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us
For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."
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September concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month
The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.
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Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.
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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’
This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.
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5 new movies to see, stream or skip in September 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
Looking for something to watch this September? Check out our 828reviewsNOW guide for the movies to see, stream or watch this month.
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Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday
Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.
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Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.
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State officials stress safety as Mountain State Fair prepares to open
Labor Department inspectors, law enforcement and health agencies outline precautions in Fletcher
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YMI goes all out for Goombay Festival: Music, art, food and more
Goombay Festival, an annual celebration of Black culture through music, storytelling, art, food, film and more, returns this weekend to downtown Asheville after last year's event was cancelled by Hurricane Helene.
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What to do in the 828: Sept. 5-7
Looking for weekend plans? We have you covered. From Goombay Festival to a Puppy Palooza, there is no shortage of things to do in the 828 this weekend. Read more in our guide.
2 days ago
Disaster takes center stage in ‘Fire & Flood’ from The Sublime Theater
This October, The Sublime Theater will explore the twin disasters of the Los Angeles fires and Hurricane Helene flood with a limited run of "Fire & Flood," a pair of short plays by Western North Carolina playwright Travis Lowe.
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Event Support Grant open for arts nonprofit application starting Sept. 8
The Asheville Event Support Grant is an annual financial support grant for nonprofit arts organizations in Asheville, N.C. This year, applications for the grant will open on Sept. 8, 2025.
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5 new cast members join ‘Saturday Night Live’ after high-profile departures
Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.
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Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
A jury gave Cardi B a quick and absolute victory Tuesday at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor's office during her then-secret first pregnancy.
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Reese Witherspoon’s new mission: How she plans to inspire young readers
Oscar-winning actor and book club impresario Reese Witherspoon is teaming up with her publisher, Hachette Book Group, on a literacy campaign.
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Oscar buzz builds for Dwayne Johnson’s role as Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’
Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine," which had its world premiere Monday at the Venice Film Festival. "I have for a long time wanted this," Johnson said before the premiere.
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Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor — but she’s still in charge
Anna Wintour ended weeks of fashion-world speculation Tuesday when she named Chloe Malle her successor as head of editorial content at Vogue — but the most powerful person in the business isn't going anywhere.
6 days ago
PHOTO GALLERY: The best of Boomtown FestAVL
For the second day of Boomtown FestAVL, Saturday, Aug. 30, we captured small moments from the festivities in a photo gallery.
1 week ago
NC Apple Festival returns to Hendersonville this weekend
Four-day event features street fair, parade, live music, and family activities celebrating local apple heritage
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Doja Cat, Post Malone and Tate McRae will perform at MTV VMAs. Here’s what to know about the show
Pop singers Conan Gray and Tate McRae will each make their performance debut on the MTV Video Music Awards stage next month, the VMAs announced Tuesday.