NORFOLK, VA — One of Hampton Roads’ biggest celebrations of hip-hop, R&B and 757 culture is coming back. The Cousinz Festival returns to Norfolk for its third year on Saturday, September 5, 2026, bringing a major lineup to the Norfolk Scope Grounds. This year’s headliners ...

Coi Leray is sharing her thoughts on the current state of hip-hop, and she believes the way some producers approach making music is contributing to a decline in the quality of rap albums. The conversation started after a social media user ...

Lionel Richie sparked a new conversation among R&B fans after using part of a recent concert to joke about Usher and Chris Brown, comparing their current stadium tour to the major tours his generation was putting together decades ago. The legendary singer ...

Former President Barack Obama is stepping behind the microphone for a new podcast series centered around some of the books that have had a lasting impact on his life and worldview. The six-episode Audible Original, titled “A Great Book with Barack ...

Domino’s is giving pizza lovers a new way to enjoy a classic regional favorite with the launch of its new Detroit-style Personal Pan Pizza. The new menu option brings the signature qualities of Detroit-style pizza into an individual-sized serving, offering ...

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Newport News officials are strengthening cybersecurity protections for the city’s Waterworks system as concerns continue to grow over cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure across the United States. Mayor Phillip Jones announced Tuesday that the city is taking additional steps to ...

Fans of Drake and Karol G won’t have to wait much longer for one of the year’s most anticipated collaborations. The global superstars are officially joining forces on a brand-new track titled “Ahí,” which will appear on Karol G’s upcoming album, No Me ...

Virginia leaders are launching a new statewide outreach campaign to help residents prepare for upcoming federal changes that could affect SNAP (food assistance) and Medicaid benefits beginning in 2027. State officials, community organizations, and advocacy groups say the goal is to ensure eligible Virginians understand ...

Families in Hampton Roads are invited to kick off the new school year at the City of Norfolk’s Back-to-School Celebration, an event designed to help students prepare for a successful return to the classroom while connecting residents with valuable community resources. ...

Music fans in Hampton Roads will have the chance to see a true legend this fall as Gladys Knight, the iconic “Empress of Soul,” is set to perform at Rivers Casino Portsmouth on Friday, October 9, at 8 p.m. The seven-time Grammy Award winner ...