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Dave Coulier shares emotional health update amid cancer battle

May 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Dave Coulier is opening up about the difficult reality of his ongoing cancer recovery, while also sharing some hopeful news with fans.

In a video posted to Instagram on Friday, the former Full House star gave followers a candid update on his health months after revealing his diagnosis with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

“Hi, it’s Dave, with an update,” Coulier began the clip, acknowledging that many fans have noticed he looks and sounds different lately.

The actor explained that the changes are the result of the “extensive radiation” he underwent to treat carcinoma in his throat, in addition to battling lymphoma.

Coulier shared that the treatment has taken a major physical toll, revealing that he has not been able to eat solid food for months and has lost 45 pounds during the process. He also said the radiation has impacted his ability to speak.

Still, the comedian delivered some encouraging news amid the difficult recovery.

According to Coulier, recent scans and his overall prognosis are looking positive for both the carcinoma in his throat and the lymphoma.

While recovering away from the spotlight, Coulier said he has been staying busy creatively, spending time making artwork and doing creative writing offline.

The update prompted an outpouring of support from friends and fans in the comments section.

Kelly Rizzo, the widow of late Full House star Bob Saget, wrote, “You are so very loved, Dave. And truly no one is stronger than you. God bless you wonderful friend. Wish Bob was here to make you laugh.”

His former Full House co-star Andrea Barber, who played Kimmy Gibbler on the sitcom, also shared her support, commenting, “You’re as handsome and funny as ever. I love you, poo poo!”

Earlier this year, Coulier appeared on Good Morning America to share another update on his recovery journey.

“It’s been a roller coaster ride for sure,” Coulier said during a live February 2026 interview. “I’m in remission with both cancers. And what a journey this has been.”

The actor also used the appearance to encourage others to stay proactive about their health and screenings.

“I never wanted to be the poster boy for cancer, believe me, but now I feel like I can encourage people to get those prostate exams and mammograms and just talk to your doctors and get ahead of this,” he said. “Because even though I’m in remission, I feel like cancer is always in the rearview mirror … so early detection really means everything.”

Frontier Airlines jet strikes person walking on runway at Denver International Airport: Officials

May 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(LOS ANGELES) — A Frontier Airlines flight taking off for Los Angeles from Denver International Airport on Friday night struck an individual walking on a runway, according to the airline and airport officials.

The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m. local time on Runway 17L, the airline said in a statement early Saturday. There were 224 passengers and 7 crew members on board, Frontier said.

The person struck was at least partially consumed by one of the engines, an official confirmed to ABC News, causing a brief engine fire.

According to air traffic control audio obtained by ABC News, pilots reported an engine fire and smoke inside the aircraft following the incident.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Saturday the victim had breached airport security, deliberately scaled a perimeter fence and ran onto the runway.

The person was struck by the plane during takeoff at high speed, Duffy said.

Preliminary reports are that 12 were injured and five were taken the hospital, according to the secretary.

“Emergency response and investigation are ongoing,” the Denver International Airport said earlier. “The NTSB has been notified. Runway 17L will remain closed while the investigation is conducted.”

A source briefed on the incident told ABC News that airport security was inspecting the east perimeter fence on Saturday morning for gaps and the person struck did not appear to be connected to the work occurring on a parallel runway.

“We are investigating this incident and gathering more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities,” Frontier Airlines said. “We are deeply saddened by this event.”

Local law enforcement handles airport security and is investigating the breach with support from the Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration, Duffy said.

‘We’re back, baby!’ Greta Van Fleet posts studio video

May 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It appears reports of Greta Van Fleet’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.

The “Highway Tune” rockers have shared a video of themselves jamming together in the studio alongside the caption, “We’re back, baby!”

The clip is surely a relief for fans after Greta posted a mysterious video earlier in the week called “Thanks for the Wild Ride” featuring archival footage from throughout the band’s history. Given the title and reflective nature of the video, some fans were worried that it meant GVF was breaking up.

Now, though, it seems that whole thing was an elaborate tease, and new Greta Van Fleet music is on the way.

The most recent Greta Van Fleet album is 2023’s Starcatcher.

Highly Suspect premieres new single, ‘Big Shop of Horrors’

May 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Highly Suspect has premiered a new single called “Big Shop of Horrors.”

The track has nothing to do with the musical Little Shop of Horrors, and instead finds the “Lydia” rockers commenting on the the Israel-Gaza war.

“Big Shop of Horrors” marks the third new Highly Suspect single of 2026, following “Yellow Roses” and “Wasted.” The band’s most recent album is 2024’s As Above, So Below.

Highly Suspect will launch a U.S. headlining tour May 17 in Madison, Wisconsin.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Music Notes: Latto, Rihanna and more

May 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Big Mama, no more albums is unfortunately the update for Latto fans. She’s announced that her upcoming album, Big Mama, will be her last. “5/29,” she wrote on X Friday. “My retirement album. Thank you for everything.”

Rihanna’s latest tattoo is one of her children’s artwork. Celebrity artist Keith McCurdy, aka Bang Bang, shared photos of the tat he gave the singer behind her knee. While the original scribbles were done in colorful markers, her tat simply recreates them in black ink. In the caption, he wrote, “Designed by her babies.” Rihanna has three children, RZA, Riot and Rocki Mayers, who she shares with A$AP Rocky.

6lack has shared the story behind his latest single, “Ashin the Blunt” featuring Young Thug. Alongside a clip of the video, he wrote, “Ashin the Blunt, the oldest song on the new album but n**** knew it would stand the test of time. It’s been leaked, it’s almost made a few albums over the past 5+ years, the feeling of it reflects some of the journey along the way, love, confinement, and reintroducing yourself to the world… but the vault has finally been cracked & it’s out today.” He continued, “I always felt like this song captured my brother @thuggerthugger1 in a vintage form & i’m happy to share something that the ppl have been asking for.”

Olivia Rodrigo sets arena records with Unraveled tour

May 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Now that Olivia Rodrigo has added 25 additional dates to her sold-out Unraveled World Tour, she’s broken some records in the process.

Olivia will now do a 10-show run at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center breaking the record of eight nights previously held by Jay-Z. In LA, she’ll also do 10 shows, setting a new record that was previously held by herself. She initially set the record when she sold out the first five shows.

In London, Olivia will now be the first ever solo female artist to exceed 10 performances at the O2 arena during a single tour; she’ll play that venue for a total of 11 nights.

And in Barcelona, Spain, Olivia has now become one of only four artists to sell out four nights at the city’s Palau Sant Jordi, and one of only two non-Spanish acts to do it, following U2.

Speaking of Barcelona, Liv is there right now, recording a Billions Club Live performance for Spotify. She has nine songs in Spotify’s Billions Club, including “vampire,” “good 4 u,” “drivers license” and “deja vu.”

The Unraveled Tour will launch Sept. 25 in Hartford, Connecticut.

Listen to new Myles Smith song, ‘Hold Me in the Dark’

May 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Myles Smith has released a new song called “Hold Me in the Dark,” a track off his full-length debut album, My Mess, My Heart, My Life.

Smith previously called “Hold Me in the Dark” “one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written.” You can watch its lyric video streaming now on YouTube.

My Mess, My Heart, My Life. is due out June 19. It was originally set to drop on June 12, but Smith delayed the release by a week due to feeling “close to burning out.”

The track list also includes Smith’s breakout hit, “Stargazing,” as well as the single “Nice to Meet You” and the Niall Horan collaboration “Drive Safe.”

Despite estrangement, Sammy Hagar wishes Alex Van Halen a happy birthday

May 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

In a 2025 interview with Rolling Stone, Sammy Hagar said that he hasn’t spoken to his Van Halen bandmate Alex Van Halen in 21 years. But that distance didn’t stop Sammy from wishing Alex a happy 73rd birthday on Friday.

“Alex, I know these wonderful magical times have passed, and of course will never happen again,” Hagar wrote on Instagram next to a video of Van Halen’s final bows at a 1995 show in Austin, Texas. “But I want to wish you all the peace, love and happiness in the world as well as a happy birthday.⁠”

⁠The post included a comment from former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, who wrote, “Definitely good times!! Happy Birthday Al.”

While Alex has never come out and said what his issues are with Sammy, he did seem to diss him in his 2024 book Brothers, by not even acknowledging the years Sammy was frontman of Van Halen, which produced four #1 albums for the band.

In fact, the book focused on only the David Lee Roth years, and Alex only sort of acknowledged Hagar and their third frontman Gary Cherone, by writing, “we had a lot of other singers over the years.”

Many UFO sightings concentrated near active military sites, newly released files show

May 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon on Friday released declassified UFO files from various federal agencies, some dating as far back as the late 1940s.

The documents, which the Pentagon said includes “never-before-seen” files on unidentified flying objects — called unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) by the U.S. government — were being posted on a new government website.

“The American people can now access the federal government’s declassified UAP files instantly. The latest UAP videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire United States government are all in one place — no clearance required,” the Pentagon said in a statement.

The department said it will release more files “on a rolling basis.”

Many of the reported sightings of unidentified flying objects were clustered near active military operations, according to the files reviewed by ABC News.

A large share of the alleged encounters date back to the 1950s and 1960s, particularly in Cold War-era hotspots like Germany and the Soviet Union, according to the documents. More recent reports are concentrated in the Middle East —including around the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq and Syria — where the U.S. has maintained a substantial military presence and some of its most sophisticated monitoring capabilities.

The concentration of sightings around military activity is mostly likely a reflection of where the Pentagon is deploying its most advanced equipment and conducting frequent missions. The lion’s share of reported sightings come from military pilots, according to the files.

In all of the reported incidents, the aerial phenomena posed no apparent threat, with most encounters ending after the mysterious craft abruptly flew away. There was one brief reported encounter in Iraq in 2024 which a mysterious craft zipped across a U.S. aircraft’s surveillance systems at a high rate of speed while that crew was attacking an unrelated target.

In a statement, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth touted the release as “unprecedented transparency.” Some of the files are heavily redacted, including several documents with entire pages blacked out.

The release is in keeping with President Donald Trump’s announcement earlier this year that he is directing agencies to make public files related to unidentified flying objects, unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) and “extraterrestrial life.”

There are some redactions in the files, but this is the first time ever that complete case files have been released. In recent years, the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has been reviewing these historic documents and has released public summaries and reviews to the public.

So far, none of their reviews have found anything that has led them to conclude that UFOs or UAPs are extraterrestrial in origin.

Trump touted the Pentagon’s release of the first batch of UFO files on Friday, taking credit for offering transparency to the American people.

“In an effort for Complete and Maximum Transparency, it was my Honor to direct my Administration to identify and provide Government files related to Alien and Extraterrestrial Life, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, and Unidentified Flying Objects,” Trump wrote on his social media platform.

Trump added that this document release will allow the American people to “decide for themselves” what is happening with the reported sightings.

For weeks, the president has floated the release of government files on UFOs and UAPs.

“Well, I think we’re going to be releasing as much as we can in the near future. For some reason, and I guess it’s just a reason, it’s been in the minds of people for a long time,” Trump said last month while welcoming the Artemis II astronauts to the Oval Office.

-ABC News’ Emily Chang contributed to this report.

Nashville notes: George & Priscilla team up, New Music Friday releases and more

May 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

George Birge is about to release a duet with Priscilla Block. You can hear a snippet of “You Ain’t” on his Instagram now. “I’m only outta my mind, baby, because you ain’t,” they sing in the heartbreak tune, which arrives May 15.

Parmalee will perform a headlining concert during The National Salute to America’s Heroes, which will stream on Fox Nation live from Miami Beach on May 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.

Vince Gill’s seventh EP in the 50 Years from Home series, titled Nobody Held Her Like Me, is out now. It features six new songs, plus a version of his hit “Whenever You Come Around.” While the title track sounds like it’s about a girl, it’s actually about a guitar.

Kameron Marlowe is out with a new single, “Running,” which he says is about “the one that got away and the definition of passion and pain knowing that they aren’t coming back.”

Tigirlily Gold has a new track called “I Do or Die,” which they say was influenced by “songs by confident women like The Chicks, The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert.” In the song, the sisters sing, “Your new three-piece suit’ll look great getting married in/ But if you mess this up, it’ll be what you’re buried in.”

Ashley Cooke’s new single “high school sweetheart,” from her upcoming self-titled sophomore album, is out now.

The video for Josh Ross’ “Scared of Getting Sober” is out now, as is the lyric video for Dylan Scott’s “Slow Down Ol’ Son.”

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