2025 – STAR 94.3

Alex Warren, Taylor Swift are the RIAA’s 2025 top-certified artists

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

The Recording Industry Association of America, which hands out Gold and Platinum certifications, has announced its highest-certified music of 2025, and the big winners were Alex Warren and Taylor Swift.Alex's song "Ordinary" was the highest-certified single of the year, selling 3 million units. In... Read More.

Myles Smith apologizes for dominating radio airplay in 2025: ‘So sorry for your ears America’

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Since he first broke out with "Stargazing" in 2024, British singer/songwriter Myles Smith has quietly become a major presence on American radio, and now he's thanking fans in a typically British, self-deprecating way.He reposted on his Instagram Story a fan's... Read More.

Leonardo DiCaprio is 2025 Time Entertainer of the Year

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

Leonardo DiCaprio has been named the 2025 Time Entertainer of the Year.The actor, who has been a screen icon for decades, was chosen not just because of the beloved films he has starred in - Titanic, The Wolf of Wall... Read More.

Lady Gaga’s ‘Abracadabra’ is ‘Rolling Stone’’s best song of 2025

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra" tops Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2025.The magazine describes the "magic" of the song, off Gaga's most recent album, Mayhem, writing, "The song was an immediate hit and 2025's most inescapable earworm anthem... Read More.

Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga among Spotify’s top artists of 2025

Wednesday, December 3 by ABC News

Spotify is out with its annual Wrapped report on the most streamed songs, albums and artists of 2025 - and in the U.S., subscribers were streaming a whole lot of Taylor Swift.Taylor is Spotify's top artist of 2025, followed by Drake, Morgan Wallen and... Read More.

Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2025

Monday, November 10 by Murphy, Sam & Jodi

Royal Cookies1 cup of butter (2 sticks) softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsps vanilla extract 1/2 tbsp coconut extract (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups chocolate chips (dark is recommended – but use what you... Read More.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: Teddy Swims helps pay tribute to Joe Cocker

Sunday, November 9 by ABC News

Teddy Swims helped pay tribute to the late Joe Cocker at Saturday’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles.Swims was part of the all-star performance celebrating Cocker’s music, adding his vocals to the late rocker’s classic cover of Dave Mason’s... Read More.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: Cyndi Lauper inducted

Sunday, November 9 by ABC News

Cyndi Lauper was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during Saturday's ceremony in Los Angeles.Chappell Roan introduced the "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" artist in a speech paying tribute to her musical influence and activism work in the LGBTQ+ community."Cyndi... Read More.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: Cyndi Lauper ‘stands on the shoulders’ of the women before her

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

Cyndi Lauper will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Chappell Roan on Saturday. In that moment, she'll be thinking of all the female artists who've proceeded her, and those who'll follow her.Cyndi shouted out her heroes, including Aretha Franklin, Tina... Read More.

‘People’ names Jonathan Bailey its 2025 Sexiest Man Alive

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

People has bestowed its 2025 Sexiest Man Alive title on Jonathan Bailey.In an interview with the outlet published on Monday, the Wicked star called the title "a huge honor.""Obviously I'm incredibly flattered. And it's completely absurd," he said. "It's been... Read More.

Family Favorite Holiday Recipes 2025

Tuesday, November 4 by Murphy, Sam & Jodi

These are our family favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. You can set your entire table with this menu. Drinks Holiday Sangria Rose’ wine Blood orange Italian sodaFrozen fruitMix equal parts Rose’ wine, blood orange Italian soda, and frozen fruit. Delish! ***Bonus – you can enjoy the fruit after,... Read More.

‘The Phil Collins Story’ multimedia show to tour North America in 2025

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

Phil Collins may have retired from touring, but his music is going on the road next year. The Phil Collins Story, described as a "docu-concert" and an "immersive musical journey," will visit 50 North American cities in 2026, starting Feb. 11... Read More.