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Joe Perry on Aerosmith’s future: ‘You never know’

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Joe Perry sounds hopeful that Aerosmith isn’t over for good.

Fans have been wondering about the future of the band ever since they canceled their Peace Out farewell tour in 2024 due to frontman Steven Tyler’s continued vocal problems. Now, in a new interview with Billboard to promote the recently released Legendary Edition of Aerosmith’s 1973 self-titled debut album, Perry noted that there’s still a possibility of more Aerosmith in the future.

“The band is still kind of definitely not in touring mode, but there are certainly other options, so we stay in touch,” he tells the mag, adding about the band’s future, “You never know.”

“It’s just been in the last six months that Steven’s started to get comfortable with singing; he literally had to take a year off before he was able to start stretching his vocal cords, and you’re always worried about reinjuring it,” he continues. “I learned a long time ago that everything we do is fragile … so we just take it day by day. You hope for the best.”

Perry adds, “You just have to have the confidence and have that vision of positive in front of you. You can’t do it unless you envision it.”

Aerosmith did give fans a sign of hope for more music this past September, releasing a new EP, One More Time, with Yungblud.

Perry has also been keeping himself busy with other projects. He went on tour with The Joe Perry Project in 2025, and in August, he’ll hit the road with Hollywood Vampires on a U.K. and European tour.

Molotov cocktail apparently used to start fire at Tesla sales office: ATF

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW ORLEANS) — An apparent Molotov cocktail was used to start a fire outside a Tesla sales office in New Orleans, according to federal officials.

The incendiary device sparked a blaze at the office’s front door just before 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and New Orleans police.

No one was injured, but the business suffered damage, police said.

No arrests have been made, police said.

ABC News’ Ahmad Hemingway contributed to this report.

Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and more cast in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The cast for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has been revealed.

Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have officially announced that a few of the original Lord of the Rings cast members are set to reprise their celebrated performances in director Andy Serkis’ upcoming film.

Ian McKellen will return as the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Elijah Wood will once again play the hobbit Frodo Baggins, Lee Pace will reprise his part as Thrandruil and Serkis will, of course, perform the role of Gollum and his alter ego, Sméagol.

Joining The Lord of the Rings universe this time around are Jamie Dornan as Strider, the chief of the Northern Dúnedain Rangers, and Leo Woodall, who will play another of the Dúnedain, Halvard. Strider leads the hunt across Middle-earth for Gollum while Halvard accompanies him on the dangerous mission.

Also confirmed to join the film’s cast is Kate Winslet. As the film’s story delves into Gollum’s past, it will explore a time when he was a young Stoorish boy named Sméagol. Winslet will portray one of the key players in the settlement of Stoors — the matriarch Marigol.

In a press release, Serkis said, “Across two trilogies, a mark of a Middle-earth film, has always been the formidable array of talent brought to bear in every role. The Hunt for Gollum continues in that tradition, and I am delighted to announce the return of two of Middle-earth’s most beloved performers, alongside some exceptionally talented new additions to Tolkien’s world.”

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum arrives in theaters on Dec. 17, 2027.

‘She’s So Gone’: Dasha sings her reinvention song on Kelly Clarkson

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

“She’s So Gone,” but we know where she’s headed: Dasha’s set to perform her Main Street Country track Friday on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Dasha’s contribution to the new Disney covers EP comes from a 2011 TV movie.

“I think ‘She’s So Gone’ is one of the most iconic songs to come out of Disney Channel,” the “Austin” hitmaker says. “I remember watching Lemonade Mouth for the first time and the whole movie had me plotting how I was going to reinvent myself before school the next day.”

“This track really captures that moment when women find themselves and boldly show the world who they are,” she continues. “I’m so excited to share this with a new generation and remind them that they can reinvent themselves and be exactly who they want to be.”

Check your local listings to see when The Kelly Clarkson Show airs in your area.

In the meantime, you can go behind-the-scenes as Dasha lays down her track for Main Street Country, which also includes contributions from Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown, Maddie & Tae, Breland and Restless Road.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News and Walt Disney Records.

‘She’s So Gone’: Dasha sings her reinvention song on Kelly Clarkson

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

“She’s So Gone,” but we know where she’s headed: Dasha’s set to perform her Main Street Country track Friday on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Dasha’s contribution to the new Disney covers EP comes from a 2011 TV movie.

Check your local listings to see when The Kelly Clarkson Show airs in your area.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News and Walt Disney Records.

‘She’s So Gone’: Dasha sings her reinvention song on Kelly Clarkson

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

“She’s So Gone,” but we know where she’s headed: Dasha’s set to perform her Main Street Country track Friday on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Dasha’s contribution to the new Disney covers EP comes from a 2011 TV movie.

Check your local listings to see when The Kelly Clarkson Show airs in your area.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News and Walt Disney Records.

‘She’s So Gone’: Dasha sings her reinvention song on Kelly Clarkson

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

“She’s So Gone,” but we know where she’s headed: Dasha’s set to perform her Main Street Country track Friday on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Dasha’s contribution to the new Disney covers EP comes from a 2011 TV movie.

Check your local listings to see when The Kelly Clarkson Show airs in your area.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News and Walt Disney Records.

After season 29 win, Adam Levine to return for ‘The Voice’ season 30

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Alexia Jayy, a member of Adam Levine’s team, won The Voice season 29 on Tuesday night, and now Adam has confirmed that he’s returning to the show for season 30.

He told People, “I will be back. I’m having so much fun doing it. Since I came back a few seasons ago it’s just been a blast and I’m super happy to keep it going as long as they’ll have me.”

Season 30 will air this fall. The other coaches haven’t been revealed yet. Season 29 was positioned as The Voice: Battle of Champions, with past winning coaches Adam, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend all competing to have one of their team members take home the title.

Season 30 will mark Adam’s 19th on the show. An original coach, he stepped away from the show in May 2019, and then returned for season 27. He skipped season 28, then came back for this season.

As for Adam’s day job, he and Maroon 5 have a show in May in Puerto Rico, and then a run of concerts in the U.K. and Europe through June and July, including an appearance at BST Hyde Park in London with OneRepublic. Their most recent album, Love Is Like, came out last summer.

After season 29 win, Adam Levine to return for ‘The Voice’ season 30

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Alexia Jayy, a member of Adam Levine’s team, won The Voice season 29 on Tuesday night, and now Adam has confirmed that he’s returning to the show for season 30.

Season 30 will mark Adam’s 19th on the show. An original coach, he stepped away from the show in May 2019, and then returned for season 27. He skipped season 28, then came back for this season.

After season 29 win, Adam Levine to return for ‘The Voice’ season 30

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Alexia Jayy, a member of Adam Levine’s team, won The Voice season 29 on Tuesday night, and now Adam has confirmed that he’s returning to the show for season 30.

Season 30 will mark Adam’s 19th on the show. An original coach, he stepped away from the show in May 2019, and then returned for season 27. He skipped season 28, then came back for this season.

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