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Prince William says 2024 was the ‘hardest year’ in rare interview

The year saw Prince William's wife Katherine, Princess of Wales, and his father, King Charles, diagnosed with and treated for cancer.

09-27
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WTOP Book Report: ‘JFK: Public, Private, Secret’ explores 35th president’s conscience, flaws and legacy

John F. Kennedy has remained one of the most scrutinized U.S. presidents. Now, one bestselling author says his new biography seeks to move past the mythology to uncover the man himself.

09-07
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Darth Vader’s lightsaber among items being sold during memorabilia auction

Darth Vader's lightsaber from "Star Wars" and the cursed medallion that Keira Knightley wore in "Pirates of the Caribbean" are up for grabs.

08-31
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Dana White says UFC hosting first-ever White House fight on July 4

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will stage a historic fight at the White House on July 4, 2026, marking America's 250th birthday with what would be the first professional mixed martial arts event ever held at the presidential residence, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed Tuesday.

08-13
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The 2025 Tony Awards are tonight. Here’s how to watch and what to know.

The 78th Annual Tony Awards, honoring the best in plays and musicals on Broadway, is taking place on Sunday. And the 2025 awards ceremony comes after a record-breaking season.

06-08
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Who won American Music Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here

The 2025 American Music Awards, billed as the largest fan-voted awards show, honored some of the most popular artists in the industry on Monday in Las Vegas.

05-27
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When and where to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live tonight

Do you want to know how, where and when to watch the 2025 annual Run for the Roses? We'll break down all the details you need to know now.

05-03
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Want to catch some of the District’s finest jazz musicians?

The Washington Women in Jazz Festival was founded to give women and nonbinary people a place to showcase talents in an industry that often leaves them in the shadows.

03-29
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‘The Age of Innocence’ takes center stage at the District’s Arena Stage

Edith Wharton's "The Age of Innocence" comes to the District at Arena Stage, under the direction of Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif.

03-23
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Who performed at the 2025 Oscars? Here’s a look at the performances

The 2025 Academy Awards celebrate the Oscar nominees for best movies and film performances of the past year — but for some fans, the music is a highlight.

03-03
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Who’s performing at the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show?

Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will take the stage to perform at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battle for the title on the gridiron.

02-09
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Trump announces plans to gut the Kennedy Center board and appoint himself chairman

President Donald Trump announced an aggressive plan Friday evening to gut the existing board of trustees at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and oust its chairman.

02-08
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Irv Gotti, music executive who founded Murder, Inc., dies at 54

Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from New York City, has died at the age of 54.

02-06
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DC broadcast legend Arch Campbell on becoming ‘The Accidental Critic’ and how streaming ‘changed everything’

One of Washington, D.C.'s most popular and enduring local television news personalities, Arch Campbell, is sharing how he inadvertently became an entertainment reporter and joined one of the country's most successful on-air collaborations at NBC4.

01-24
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How ‘A Complete Unknown’ factual fudges helped, hurt portrayal of Dylan at Newport Folk Festival

When Newport Folk Festival historian and author Rick Massimo walked into a movie theater to see "A Complete Unknown," starring Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan, he assumed he would have to suspend disbelief for the film's 2-hours-plus running time.

01-12
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DC-based musician, producer Ted Niceley finally learns about ‘very, very frustrating’ challenge

D.C.-area music fans have heard music performed and produced by Ted Niceley. What they didn't know is Niceley struggled with a learning disability. He didn't know it either.

12-23
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WTOP’s Neal Augenstein honored for his contributions to the DC area

As journalists we don’t make the story about ourselves, but we're shining a light on Neal Augenstein, who has been selected as a “Washingtonian of the Year.”

12-19
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WTOP Book Report: She was ‘Raised By A Serial Killer’ — and she brought him to justice

The daughter of serial killer Edward Wayne Edwards speaks out in a new memoir.

12-14
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WTOP Book Report: Viral star Randy Rainbow talks satire, social media in ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’

Viral satirist Randy Rainbow opens up about satire's role in navigating today’s politically charged atmosphere, the art of complaint, the line between humor and offense, and how his work offers a blend of laughter and introspection.

10-19
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Documentary explores the life of ‘Superman’ icon Christopher Reeve

Long before comic book characters dominated movie screens, actor Christopher Reeve made the world believes in superheroes with the 1978 classic "Superman."

10-05
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