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The announcement came one day after a New York judge ordered Trump and the Trump Organization to pay over $355 million as part of a civil fraud case.

Last night's Billboard Latin Music awards honored Bad Bunny, who received the lifetime achievement award. When the legendary Rita Moreno handed it off, the moment was like the passing of a baton.

Shalanda Young was a top House aide for years, navigating government funding fights between Congress and the White House. Now, she's one of President Biden's negotiators on the debt limit drama.

On Friday night, the 11-seed Wolfpack took down the No. 2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles — marking the first time that N.C. State has advanced to the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight since 1986.

In a process resembling a Powerball drawing, ping pong balls with the names of a dozen federal appeals courts were placed into a wooden raffle drum on Tuesday before a winner was drawn.

Vocalist René Marie, this month’s JAZZ ROOM headliner, spends an hour speaking to us about her unique, storytelling approach to jazz and the roots that her music spring from.
René Marie was born in Virginia and has spent her life across this region. She didn’t begin her musical career until after age 40, and has since released 8 CDs, culminating in a Grammy nomination, plus a theater production.
Join us on the YouTube livestream for this rich conversation, or be in person at the Stage Door Theater to participate in person.
Through free panels, discussions, and workshops, JazzArts Charlotte is committed to bringing nationally acclaimed artists to Charlotte to enhance the experience of the music.
Join us in one-on-one conversation for a glimpse at the story behind the song.

A little more about Rene Marie:
Website: https://renemarie.com/
interview with Sanctuary magazine just after Grammy nomination. https://www.sanctuary-magazine.com/interview-w-rene-marie.html
Most recent album, Sound of Red, released April 2016, represents her first album of all-original material.

JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual live music series is excited to present Greensboro-native saxophonist Shane Wheeler with a set of his progressive jazz originals. Shane Wheeler is part of a new wave of young jazz musicians on the scene today. His playing and writing is steeped in blues with a more modern harmonic and rhythmic take. This premiere will showcase Shane’s first album, “Unheard,” released earlier this year Featuring: Shane Wheeler, saxophone Ramon Garcia Martinez, Bass Emerson Borg, trumpet Colin Moser, Guitar Carlos Garcia, Piano Xavier Ware, Drums Tune in to Keep Jazz A-Live-Streaming to hear local jazz musicians live, straight to your living room via Facebook Live & YouTube Live. Performances for this series, introduced by our host Braxton Bateman, come to you from Neighborhood Theater. Free Event - Donations and tips can be made at www.thejazzarts.org/support Thank you to our sponsors, Knight Foundation, Infusion Fund, NC Arts Council, Dorris Duke Foundation and our many donors who keep jazz thriving.

JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual live music series is excited to present the Ben Eisen Quartet, performing an energetic set of jazz standards plus Eidson originals. Columbia native Ben Eidson has been considered a saxophone phenom since the young age of 18. He makes the saxophone wail, sing, celebrate and cry. The Ben Edison Quartet attempts to explore language and improvisation through a set of standards and originals that serves as a medium for each artist to express their own creative/artistic vision. Featuring: Ben Eidson, alto saxophone Brendan Bull, drums Amos Hoffman, guitar Sam Edwards, bass Tune in to Keep Jazz A-Live-Streaming to hear local jazz musicians and their lively sets live, straight to your living room via Facebook and YouTube Live. Performances for this series, introduced by our host Braxton Bateman, come to you from Neighborhood Theater. Free Event - Donations and tips to support these and future musicians performances can be made at www.thejazzarts.org/donate. Thank you to our sponsors, @Knight Foundation, O’s Place Jazz, @Arts and Science Council, @NC Arts Council, @Crown Station and our many donors.

A new survey ranks Raleigh-Durham No. 1 and Charlotte No. 11 for expected growth in housing construction next year among the nation's 80 largest markets. Experts say it's being driven by a continued migration to the state.

RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly returns to Raleigh briefly on Tuesday with a short to-do list, topped by another Republican attempt to…

The two British judges resigned after citing concerns about the court being as endorsing "an administration that has departed from values of political freedom, and freedom of expression."

There are plenty of factors in life that contribute to happiness. But could keeping in touch with your loved ones be the most important?

Rap's new sweetheart finishes 2017 with the follow-up single to her chart-topping hit "Bodak Yellow."

Watch the Norwegian singer-songwriter glide and sway through an enchanting solo dance number in a new video for the song "Directions."

The House select committee which is investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has issued subpoenas to four former Trump administration officials. More could be on the way.

The Trump administration has unveiled a new food pyramid that puts meat and cheese at the top, alongside fruits and vegetables, and calls for fewer highly processed foods.

In the animated world, just about anything goes: Toys talk, mice are chefs, and pandas do kung fu. In animation, the sky's the limit. In this encore broadcast, we learn about the hundreds of people working on big studio features who spend their days figuring out how to manufacture this silliness from the ground up. (This story originally aired on All Things Considered on Nov. 27, 2013.)

Come celebrate the season with an evening of great music!

Since 2016, Tosco Music has gathered for a festive concert each December for Tosco Music Holiday Party, transforming Knight Theater into Charlotte's living room for an evening of holiday songs and singalongs. As with all Tosco Music Parties, the evening will feature an eclectic mix of more than a dozen diverse performers and plenty of singalongs with Tosco Music's House Band and Singalong Choir. Enjoy your favorite holiday tunes, classic and contemporary songs of the season, delivered in a variety of musical genres.

Great for all ages - bring the kids, and grandparents too! Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount by calling the Group Ticket Office at Blumenthal Performing Arts 704-348-5752.

2024 Tosco Music Holiday Party performers include Chris Trapper, Willow Dixon, Carolina Ridgeline, Michelle Renee, Shana Blake and many more!

The wide variety of performers each year always showcases emerging talent including a youth performer. This year opening the show is Willow Dixon who was recently featured in a WFAE feature when she performed at a recent Tosco Music Open Mic.

We've been treated to many creative arrangements and new holiday originals over the years. This year we're excited for local performing artist Shana Blake to debut her newest release, It's a Ho-Ho-Ho Christmas, a Christmas song she co-wrote with her grandma Dot Lorenz who turns 101 in December! Past Tosco Music Holiday Party performances and highlights are available at the Holiday Playlist on our YouTube Channel.

Join us for this special Tosco Music holiday tradition at Knight Theater, located at 430 S. Tryon St.
Parking is $10 cash only, and the address for the parking deck entrances is 170 W. Brooklyn Village Ave. See event updates and buy tickets at toscomusic.org

Tosco Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves musicians of all ages and genres while building community through music. With a long history in Charlotte, Tosco Music brings people together through music, provides access to the arts for underserved communities, and supports artists with access to spaces to create and perform. Come experience the joy Tosco Music brings to Charlotte's community!

Almost 85% of TV ad spending in the presidential race has been focused on six key states — Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona.

Shuai Wang thought he'd peaked before competing on Top Chef. But over a plate of food at King BBQ, the chef tells NPR's Debbie Elliott he now knows his career is just getting started.