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Terence Blanchard (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer Terence Blanchard, who brings his acclaimed opera concert “Fire Shut Up In My Bones” to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland this Friday night. They also reflect on his iconic film scores, from Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and “BlackKlansman” to Kasi Lemmons’ “Eve’s Bayou” and “Harriet”…

The Commanders’ ideal NFL draft and the potential for another Cup for the Caps

After months of speculation, the Washington Commanders will finally decide what to do with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The WTOP Sports team offers their choice with Washington’s top selection, the absolute must-have positions and/or players from this draft and whether the Burgundy and Gold should trade back into the…

4/22 Isra Hirsi, daughter of Ilhan Omar, now homeless and stricken with hunger

Isra Hirsi, daughter of Ilhan Omar, now homeless and stricken with hunger. Save girls sports. Ivy league schools acting like it’s 1938 in Germany. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Walz appoints Gaïtas, Hennesy as associate justices for Minnesota Supreme Court New hotel approval has St. Paul Midway businesses ‘excited’ around Allianz…

Derek Hough (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley catches up with six-time “Dancing with the Stars” champion Derek Hough, who performs “Symphony of Dance” live at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia this Wednesday night. They preview the show and recap his wife’s medical emergency the last time they were in the D.C. area in December, when she…

Derek Hough (Part 2)

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley catches up with six-time “Dancing with the Stars” champion Derek Hough, who performs “Symphony of Dance” live at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia this Wednesday night. They preview the show and recap his wife’s medical emergency the last time they were in the D.C. area in December, when she…