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About Drew Parham

A native to Charlotte (well, sort of, born in Hickory, NC) but raised on Queen City's east side.

His wife, Nicole, and two kids live and roam around Lake Norman. Convinced he is a cool dad, his kids would say otherwise. "I'm 100% Phil Dunphy from Modern Family." Drew's an avid Charlotte sports fan and has been on the air in Charlotte since he was a teenager. "I have never wanted to live anywhere else. Charlotte is home to me, and I can't believe how blessed I am to be on the air in my hometown."

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were spotted showing affection at a soccer game in Wales. The couple shared a kiss and cuddled during the match between Wrexham and Chelsea. Despite Wrexham’s loss, the pair seemed focused on the game and shared intimate moments throughout. Lively and Reynolds have been together since 2010 and have four […]

Team USA snowboarder Chloe Kim had an embarrassing moment on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” when she mistakenly attributed a Pink song to the wrong artist. Kim told Pink she loved her song “Stronger”, but Pink revealed it was actually a Kelly Clarkson track. Despite the mix-up, Pink handled the situation gracefully and the two shared […]

Zendaya and Tom Holland’s stylist, Law Roach, revealed during an interview at the 2026 Actor Awards that the couple has already gotten married. The news comes after reports of their engagement in January 2025, with TMZ confirming the proposal was private and low-key. The couple’s relationship began while working on the Spider-Man franchise, and they […]

Dax Shepard was absent from the SAG’s 2026 Actor Awards, while his wife Kristen Bell made a stunning appearance on the red carpet. Bell, who was joined by costar Jackie Tohn, donned a sheer silver gown for the event. Shepard, who was preparing for a colonoscopy, joked about his diet restrictions on Instagram Stories. Bell, […]

Bruno Mars’ new album ‘The Romantic’ is set to drop this Friday February 27th. The album will be led by the song “I Just Might,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Mars’ 10th chart-topper overall. The nine-song solo project will mark his first solo release since 2016. Mars has achieved […]

If you enjoyed watching the Olympic curling events in Milan Cortina, you will love what’s on tap here in Charlotte this week. Charlotte’s Bojangles Coliseum welcomes the USA Curling Men’s & Women’s National Championships this week. February 23 – March 1, 2026 The event features 8 men’s and 8 women’s teams vying for the opportunity […]

Raising Cane’s, a popular chicken finger chain, is set to open a new location near Charlotte on Feb. 24. The menu features chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, and Cane’s sauce, along with sandwiches, coleslaw, and Texas toast. The new restaurant will be located in Rock Hill, SC, just a short drive from Charlotte. Charlotteans have been […]

Taylor Swift introduced the U.S. figure skating trio of Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito ahead of their women’s short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics. In a promotional video for NBC, Swift highlighted the athletes’ inspiring stories and resilience. Glenn, a mental health advocate, Liu, the youngest U.S. women’s champion, and Levito, with […]

Actor James Van Der Beek, 48, has passed away after battling colorectal cancer. His official Facebook page confirmed his peaceful death on Wednesday morning. The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office was informed of his passing at 6:44 a.m., but no cause of death was disclosed. More details on this developing story will be provided as […]

Fans are already looking forward to Super Bowl 61 in 2027 after Bad Bunny’s memorable halftime show at Super Bowl LX. Miley Cyrus is the favorite to perform at next year’s show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, followed by Taylor Swift and Lil Wayne. The Super Bowl halftime show is a lucrative opportunity for […]

Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue to Primary Wave. The deal includes ownership of hit songs like Baby One More Time and Oops! I Did It Again. The agreement, finalized on 30 December, is rumored to be on par with Justin Bieber’s reported $200 million deal. Primary Wave has a […]

Former Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is mourning the death of his older brother, Chris Olsen, who passed away after battling glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of cancer. Greg shared the news on social media, expressing his sadness at the loss but also reflecting on the love and impact his brother had on […]