MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Grammy Highlights, Olympic TV Blitz, and Hollywood’s Biopic Boom 02.02.2026 13:52 ↓

Entertainment reporter Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a packed breakdown of a massive week in entertainment and television. The two recap the Grammy Awards, including Trevor Noah’s farewell as host, standout performances from Bruno Mars and Sabrina Carpenter, major wins for Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar, and an emotional all-star tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. Kristyn also looks ahead t...

Hotline Feature – Chef Paul Smith: Restaurant Week Fallout, Super Bowl Food Strategy, and Smash Burger Secrets 02.02.2026 9:19 ↓

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a candid conversation that blends restaurant reality with game-day practicality. Paul breaks down how severe winter weather slashed Charleston Restaurant Week traffic by nearly 40%, why no-shows hurt small dining rooms the most, and the growing debate over reservation fees. The focus then shifts to Super Bowl hosting, with Paul offering smart strat...

Hotline Feature – Chef Paul Smith: Game-Day Food Wins and Making the Most of Restaurant Week 21.01.2026 10:24 ↓

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekley on Hotline with practical advice for stress-free game-day hosting. Chef Paul shares go-to crowd favorites like buffalo chicken dip, chili, and flexible menu ideas that work even with last-minute guests. The two debate shrimp taco construction — from seasoning choices to whether cheese belongs — and wrap up with a look ahead to Charleston Restaurant Week, includin...

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Zootopia 2’s Box Office Shock and Taylor Sheridan’s Next Turn 21.01.2026 10:45 ↓

Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to break down a busy Hollywood week. Kristyn unpacks the massive box office run of Zootopia 2, now one of the highest-grossing films of all time, and explains what it signals about family films and theatrical demand. The conversation also covers The Madison, Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming character-driven series starring Kurt Russell...