WSB-FM (Atlanta, GA)

WSB-FM, also known as "B98.5," is a radio station located in Atlanta, broadcasting at 98.5 FM. It is part of a group of radio stations in Atlanta owned by Cox Media Group, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, and serves as the flagship FM station for the group. Unique in its operations, WSB-FM is the only FM station in Atlanta that shares its broadcast callsign with local television and AM radio stations (WSB AM and WSB-TV). This makes it one of the rare triopoly stations in the United States still under the same ownership.

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Have dinner with Backstreet Boys' Howie Dorough during Sphere residency

5 days ago | b985.com | Andrea Dresdale

Backstreet Boys fans know that member Howie Dorough is a major foodie — he even owns multiple restaurants in Florida. So when the group is in Las Vegas for their residency at Sphere, he's offering to take fans to dinner. Throughout July and August, fans can take part in Howie Eatz — an experience that includes dinner at a top Vegas restaurant with Howie, plus a toast and a selfie with the singer. The only catch is you have to be of legal drinking age.
As Broadway run concludes, Nick Jonas says his 'heart is so full'

5 days ago | b985.com | Andrea Dresdale

Nick Jonas just completed his 14-week engagement starring on Broadway in the musical The Last Five Years. He took his final bows Sunday night, and on Monday took to Instagram to reflect on the experience. "We did it. My heart is so full. What a ride this has been. Thank you to every person who came to see @thelastfiveyears over the last couple months," he wrote.
Alex Warren marks first wedding anniversary: 'I don't think I've been the best husband'

5 days ago | b985.com | Andrea Dresdale

In the middle of the biggest success he's ever had, Alex Warren is also celebrating one year of marriage to his wife, Kouvr Annon, who inspired his song "Ordinary." And while most people would think writing a #1 hit about your spouse would earn you Best Husband Ever points, Alex says he's not so sure. Speaking to People on Saturday, the day before their June 22 anniversary, Alex said his tour schedule makes marriage tough. "You know, I don't think I've been the best husband. I'm trying my best.
Reneé Rapp announces Bite Me fall tour

5 days ago | b985.com | Andrea Dresdale

Reneé Rapp is taking a bite out of concert stages this fall. The singer and actress will launch her Bite Me tour, in support of her new album of the same name, Sept. 23 at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. After stops at major venues like Boston's TD Gardens, New York's Madison Square Garden and LA's Kia Forum, it'll wrap up Oct. 29 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ravyn Lenae and Syd will open on select dates. You can sign up for the artist presale now at livemu.sc/reneerapp; it starts Thursday.
Barbra Streisand reacts to Ariana Grande joining new 'Meet the Parents' movie

5 days ago | b985.com | Andrea Dresdale

Ariana Grande is one of the many stars who join Barbra Streisand on her new duets album, The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two, out on Friday. But the two have something else in common: Both are now part of the Meet the Parents film franchise. Streisand played Roz Focker, mother of Ben Stiller's character, Greg Focker, in the 2004 sequel Meet the Fockers and the 2010 follow-up, Little Fockers.
New Maroon 5 album 'Love is Like' due out in August

5 days ago | b985.com | Andrea Dresdale

Maroon 5's long-awaited new album will be out in August. Called Love is Like, the band's eighth studio album drops Aug. 15. As the follow-up to the first single, "Priceless," a new single has just been released called "All Night." A video will follow on June 27. Fun fact: The saxophone that you hear in "All Night" was played by singer Adam Levine's father. In support of the new album, the band will kick off a U.S. arena tour Oct. 6 in Phoenix, Arizona, wrapping up Nov. 25 in Detroit.
Dua Lipa headlines two 'special, unforgettable' shows at Wembley Stadium

5 days ago | b985.com | Andrea Dresdale

For a musician, selling out the biggest, most iconic venue in your hometown is always a sign that you've really made it -- and Dua Lipa did just that on Friday and Saturday nights. Dua sold out two shows at London's famed Wembley Stadium to start the U.K. leg of her Radical Optimism tour, during which she welcomed special guests, performed deep cuts and rocked 150,000 fans. During each stop of her tour, Dua's welcomed local performers or performed cover versions of local hits.
Lorde swings the 'Hammer' on latest 'Virgin' track

1 week ago | b985.com | Josh Johnson

Lorde has premiered a new song called "Hammer," a track off her upcoming album, Virgin. The "Royals" artist previously described "Hammer" as an "ode to city life and horniness," which is immediately clear in the song's opening lyric: "There's a heat in the pavement, my mercury's raising/ Don't know if it's love or if it's ovulation."Later, Lorde sings, "Some days I'm a woman, some days I'm a man," which reflects her recent comments regarding gender identity.
Lorde teases new 'Virgin' track, 'Hammer': 'An ode to city life and horniness'

1 week ago | b985.com | Josh Johnson

Lorde is preparing to release one more song before her new album Virgin arrives. The "Royals" artist has shared an Instagram post teasing the record's opening track, "Hammer," which will be the final advanced offering off Virgin before it is released in full on June 27.
Hayley Williams reacts to Billie Eilish's latest live Paramore cover

2 weeks ago | b985.com | Josh Johnson

Billie Eilish covered the Paramore song "The Only Exception" live during her show in Paris on Tuesday, which drew a reaction from Hayley Williams. In an Instagram Story alongside footage of the performance, Williams writes, "@billieeilish I love you sweet baby b - yall did this so beautifully.""The Only Exception," which appears on the 2009 Paramore album Brand New Eyes, is not the first track from Williams and company Eilish has performed live.