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5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…
5 days ago in Entertainment
Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’
Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
5 days ago in Sports
The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.
Albemarle issues immediate open-air burn ban in light of NWS fire danger warnings
Greene Co. issued a similar ban Wednesday. The NWS has the region under an alert for elevated fire risks.
5 days ago in , UVA
Virginia football home opener moved to Friday night
The Cavaliers will host Norfolk State on Sept. 11.
Girlfriend of accused sexual exploiter of a minor charged with witness tampering
A Honduran woman has been arrested and charged with witness tampering in connection with her boyfriend's sexual exploitation of a minor case.
Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shoots and kills wife, self
Fairfax served as lieutenant governor under Ralph Northam.
ACPD investigating two overnight shootings in Four Seasons Drive area
Investigators don't believe the two incidents are related.
Jaunt rolls out new mobile app for Greene County
The Central Virginia-based transportation company has big plans to help make its service to the public in Greene County, and beyond, more efficient.
In Charlottesville, Spanberger unveils new Virginia tourism plan
The Governor said the city highlights how tourism can be an economic "driver."
King Charles III and Queen Camilla to visit Virginia at the end of April
The royal couple will be in the U.S. in late April.
6 days ago in , Music Scene
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: March 13–19, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
Last public hearing on proposed Albemarle taxes and budget Wed. night
Taxes, budget, and AC44 work plans highlights supervisors' Wednesday meeting
7 days ago in Entertainment
Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet
Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.
7 days ago in Sports
Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting
Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.
Fatal Crimora shooting under investigation
Sheriff's deputies located a deceased man after receiving a 911 call.
Charlottesville Police investigate early Friday morning Downtown Mall sexual assault
A woman walked into CPD headquarters around 4 a.m. and reported she'd been sexually assaulted at knife point.
1 week ago in World
Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.
