• Frequencies

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • Home
  • Shows
    • Two Guys Named Chris
    • Crash
    • Live In Concert: Hosted by Lisa Berigan
    • Time Warp with Bill St. James
  • Contests
    • Contest Rules
  • Features
    • Recipes
    • News, Sports and Weather
    • Crossword Puzzle
    • Sudoku
    • Horoscopes
    • Slideshows
    • Pet Adoption
    • Daily Comic Strips
    • Coupons
    • Advice
  • Events
    • Community Events
    • Submit Your Community Event
  • Connect
    • Contact and Directions
    • Sign Up For Emails
    • Advertising
    • Social Media
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
  • Podcasts
  • search

Category Archives: Starsplash Music News

Benson Boone Fills In For Ailing Headliner Sam Fender At Montreux Jazz Festival, Covers “Seventeen Going Under”

Benson Boone Fills In For Ailing Headliner Sam Fender At Montreux Jazz Festival, Covers “Seventeen Going Under”

After Sam Fender had to withdraw from Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival due to a hemorrhaged vocal cord, Benson Boone was elevated to headliner on Tuesday (July 15), offering a cover of Fender’s 2021 Top 3 UK hit, “Seventeen Going Under,” for the audience. Boone admitted to the crowd that he was “terrified” to be filling…… Continue Reading

Nicki Minaj Boasts That She’s More Successful Than SZA, Claiming “I’m An Icon, You’re Not”

Nicki Minaj Boasts That She’s More Successful Than SZA, Claiming “I’m An Icon, You’re Not”

Nicki Minaj and SZA got into a heated feud on social media on Tuesday (July 15), with Minaj launching into a lengthy diatribe on X and her Stationhead channel where the Grammy-nominated rapper blasted the chart-topping R&B superstar. “Wait. Does Sza think she’s more successful than me? Lol yall catch me up pls,” Nicki wrote.…… Continue Reading

Ariana Grande Reveals She Is “’Working On A Plan To Sing For You All Next Year,” And Isn’t Going To “Abandon” Music

Ariana Grande Reveals She Is “’Working On A Plan To Sing For You All Next Year,” And Isn’t Going To “Abandon” Music

Ariana Grande took to Instagram on Wednesday (July 16) to assure fans that she isn’t quitting music to focus entirely on film. “Very silly of you all to assume that just because i have my hands full with many things that i plan to abandon singing & music!” Grande wrote alongside a video clip of…… Continue Reading

Taylor Swift’s Father Recovering After Quintuple Bypass Heart Surgery

Taylor Swift’s Father Recovering After Quintuple Bypass Heart Surgery

Taylor Swift’s father, Scott, recently underwent successful quintuple bypass heart surgery after a routine check-up revealed a need for the procedure. No other specific details were provided, though the surgery was not precipitated by a heart attack. The 73-year-old is said to be recovering well, with support provided by Taylor, her brother Austin, and Scott’s…… Continue Reading

Finneas And Ashe Announce ‘An Evening With The Favors’ Tour

Finneas And Ashe Announce ‘An Evening With The Favors’ Tour

On Tuesday (July 15), Ashe and Finneas announced that they will be embarking on An Evening With the Favors Tour in support of their debut collaborative album, The Dream, which is set for release on September 19. The headlining tour – the duo’s first proper shows as The Favors – is scheduled to kick off…… Continue Reading

Drake’s “What Did Miss?” Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart

Drake’s “What Did Miss?” Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart

Drake’s recent surprise release track, “What Did I Miss?,” debuts at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this week. This achievement marks a record-extending 31st chart-topper for the Toronto rapper, while solidifying his place as the act with the most weeks at No. 1 with 140 total weeks. The song also earns Drake…… Continue Reading

Trailer Released For New Eminem Documentary, ‘Stans,’ Hitting Theaters In August

Trailer Released For New Eminem Documentary, ‘Stans,’ Hitting Theaters In August

The first trailer has been shared for the upcoming Eminem documentary, Stans, which delves into the rapper’s career and music, while also exploring the stories of some of his most passionate fans. The film, directed by Steven Leckhart and co-produced by Eminem himself, will screen at participating AMC Theatres in a limited run beginning on…… Continue Reading

Miley Cyrus Says She Still Has No “Desire” To Tour, Calls Performing With Beyoncé “A True Win”

Miley Cyrus Says She Still Has No “Desire” To Tour, Calls Performing With Beyoncé “A True Win”

During an interview on Good Morning America on Tuesday (July 15), Miley Cyrus candidly discussed her hesitation about touring again, citing the difficulty of maintaining sobriety and mental wellness while on the road. “I do have the physical ability, and I have the opportunities to tour,” she shared. “I wish I had the desire, but…… Continue Reading

Beyoncé’s Halftime Show Performance Nominated For Two Emmys, While Her Unreleased Music Was Stolen In Atlanta

Beyoncé’s Halftime Show Performance Nominated For Two Emmys, While Her Unreleased Music Was Stolen In Atlanta

Beyoncé’s 2024 Netflix special, Beyoncé Bowl, which captured her halftime show performance during an NFL game on Christmas Day, has earned the musician double Emmy nominations for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special and Outstanding Variety Special (Live) at the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards. This marks Beyoncé’s return to the Emmy Awards after she received…… Continue Reading

Coldplay Delivers Surprise Performance Of “A Sky Full of Stars” During Chris Martin-Curated FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Coldplay Delivers Surprise Performance Of “A Sky Full of Stars” During Chris Martin-Curated FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

At the FIFA Club World Cup Final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday (July 13), Coldplay made a surprise appearance during the halftime show, which also featured performances by J Balvin, Tems, Doja Cat, and Emmanuel Kelly. The 15-minute set, presented by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay…… Continue Reading

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Recent News

Bottlebrush blooms, fall color make Clethra a versatile shrub

Find zen in your garden with zinnias

‘Naked lady’ spider lilies bring surprise blooms

Salvia: A colorful, hardy favorite for Carolina gardens

Lantana: The sun-loving, pollinator-friendly powerhouse

Crocosmia: From Sweet Melissa’s grandparents to your garden

Black-Eyed Susan: A Cheerful Bloom From North Carolina to Norway

Serviceberry: A little-known native tree that birds (and gardeners) love

Longtime WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy dies at 93

From Ditch Lilies to Showstoppers: Growing Daylilies in North Carolina

  • Pulse FM

  • NewsRadio680 WPTF

  • 94.7 QDR

  • KIX 102.9

  • La Ley

  • 96.1 BBB

Copyright © 2025 WQDR-AM. All rights reserved
  • Advertising
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Contest Rules
  • EEO
  • Public Inspection File: WQDR-AM
  • Employment Opportunities
  • FCC Applications
Powered By SoCast