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The Batman is Vengeance

By B98.5 | March 20, 2022

A night in Gotham City is treacherous, full of thugs, promiscuity, and, oh yeah! The Batman. Directed by Matt Reeves, The Batman, follows his style of gritty and personal filmmaking. Taking place in the most…

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WWE Drew McIntyre Interview

By B98.5 | March 17, 2022

Mateo sits down with WWE Superstar, Drew McIntyre, to talk about being champ, getting into the business, how to figure out a finishing move and this years Wrestlemania! Plus, they talk about how to get in on the action at ‘WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event’ at Cure Insurance Arena on Saturday, May 7th!

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Chloe Interview

By B98.5 | March 1, 2022

Rashaud checks in with ‘Have Mercy’ singer Chloe! They chat about her role on Freeform’s Grownish, her relationship with her sister Halle, and how she really feels about going viral. Rashaud also tries to find out what’s going on between Chloe and rapper Gunna following the release of the music video for You and I. With her debut album coming this year, Chloe shares her excitement with Rashaud and teases what fans can expect.

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Charlie Puth Interview

By B98.5 | March 1, 2022

Rashaud catches up with Charlie Puth after 4 years! They chat about the possibility of moving back to New Jersey plus which music legend is on his bucket list of people to meet. Charlie fills Rashaud in on how his music has changed plus reinventing himself with Tik Tok. Rashaud also gets Charlie to talk about his 30th Birthday IG pic and what he was thinking when he posted it. Charlie’s album “Charlie” is due Summer 2022 and the single “Light Switch” is out now!

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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky are expecting!

By B98.5 | February 6, 2022

A new power couple has arisen in the pop culture atmosphere. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have recently announced that they will soon be sharing a baby!  The two were first publicly acquainted on the remix…

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Spider-Man No Way Home Is… Amazing?

By B98.5 | January 23, 2022

It’s beyond contention that Spider-Man No Way Home ended 2021 with a bang! Similar to how the MCU changed the game, this Spider-Man movie has opened another door of possibilities when it comes to superhero…

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Dawn FM, The Weeknd’s Retro 80’s Album

By B98.5 | January 9, 2022

This past Friday, The Weeknd released his album Dawn FM. A spiritual successor to his previous album After Hours, Dawn FM has The Weeknd fully diving into his 80’s inspired artistry. Naturally, the retro album…

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Count Basie Center for the Arts Announces New COVID Policy

By Lenore Luca | August 25, 2021

Starting on September 8th, concert goers attending shows at any of the Count Basie Center for the Arts venues will have to adhere to a new COVID policy. Those venues include Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre,…

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Monmouth County Plans to “Light up the Shore” to Honor Heroes of 9/11

By Lenore Luca | August 23, 2021

“These lights are a symbol that we will never forget, and we will always rise above tragedy.” The 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, is coming up and Monmouth County plans to use cell phones…

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NJ Soccer Legend Carli Lloyd Announces Retirement

By Lenore Luca | August 17, 2021

After representing the United States for 17 years, the New Jersey legendary soccer player Carli Lloyd announced her retirement. Lloyd played in four World Cups and four Olympic games as well as being named the…

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