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Rip Current Safety Information
Always check the swim flags at your local beach and follow the safety guidelines below. *Entering the Gulf during double red flag conditions can result in a $500 fine and criminal charges. Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They t...
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Music News
'Dai Dai' Crowned No. 1 on Rhythmic Airplay Chart for Shakira and Burna Boy
Shakira and Burna Boy have reached the top of the Rhythmic Airplay chart with Dai Dai, the official song connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Billboa...
9h ago
Stevie Nicks and Olivia Rodrigo Join the Practical Magic 2 Soundtrack
Stevie Nicks and Olivia Rodrigo are both part of the musical world surrounding Practical Magic 2, adding two major names to the highly anticipated seq...
20h ago
Ye Expands 2026 Tour With New Stadium Shows in Houston, Dallas and Phoenix
Ye is adding three more U.S. stadium concerts to his 2026 touring schedule, bringing new dates to Texas and Arizona this fall. The newly announced sch...
20h ago
Olivia Rodrigo Opens Grammy Museum Exhibit With Intimate Rooftop Performance
Olivia Rodrigo marked the opening of her new Grammy Museum exhibit in Los Angeles with a conversation and an intimate live performance on September 1....
20h ago
How 'Rein Me In' Climbed to a Historic 19 Weeks at No. 1 on the UK Charts
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made UK chart history with Rein Me In, setting a new record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 on the Official UK Singl...
Sep 03, 2026
Dua Lipa Shares New Studio Photos as Fourth Album Speculation Grows
Dua Lipa is spending time back in the recording studio, offering fans a fresh look at what could be the early stages of her next musical chapter. In a...
Sep 03, 2026
Six Workers Injured During Load-Out After Ed Sheeran Concert in Detroit
Six workers were injured during the load-out process following Ed Sheeran's concert at Ford Field in Detroit on August 29, 2026. Stadium officials sai...
Sep 03, 2026
KPop Demon Hunters Climbs Among the Longest-Running No. 1 Soundtracks
KPop Demon Hunters has become one of the most successful titles in the history of the Top Soundtracks chart, extending its run at No. 1 to 54 weeks. B...
Sep 03, 2026
