Survey says 92 minutes is Americans’ ideal movie length

May 3, 2024 by WDNY Radio

(NOTE LANGUAGE) After marathon movies like the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer and the nominated Killers of the Flower Moon, it seems Americans are longing for some shorter entertainment.

According to a new poll of 2,000 Americans that was conducted by Talker, the ideal length of a movie for our collective attention spans is 92 minutes.

For the record, movies that clock in at that length include 2004’s Dodgeball, 1988’s Beetlejuice and 1999’s Toy Story 2.

Just 15% of those polled say movies should be more than 2 hours, the survey says.

Just 2% say a movie should be more than 2 and-a half hours long.

Incidentally, shortly after Pete Davidson rapped about his need for a short-a** movie on Saturday Night Live, Netflix posted a section dedicated to movies that get you in and out around 90 minutes.

Survey questions, methodology and results have not been verified or endorsed by ABC News or The Walt Disney Company.

David Gilmour announces six-show run at London’s Royal Albert Hall

May 3, 2024 by WDNY Radio

David Gilmour is ready to get back on the stage. The Pink Floyd rocker just announced his first concert dates for 2024, which will have him headlining London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Gilmour has confirmed six shows at the historic venue: October 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15, with tickets set to go on sale Friday, May 10.

The shows will launch a little over a month after Gilmour releases his new solo album, Luck and Strange, which drops September 6. It is his first album of new material in nine years.

Luck and Strange is available for preorder now.

Mariah the Scientist arrested after alleged Atlanta nightclub fight

May 3, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Mariah the Scientist has been arrested in connection with an alleged fight at an Atlanta nightclub back in March.

According to jail records, the singer, birth name Mariah Buckles, was booked by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, May 1, on battery charges. She was released after posting a $5,000 bond.

Billboard reports Mariah was involved in an alleged altercation with another woman that took place the night of March 28 at Club Cavo. The woman claims Mariah caused “bruises and cuts” and “visible bodily harm” in an unprovoked attack, but Mariah reportedly told police that the other woman provoked the fight by throwing a drink on her.

Mariah is wrapping up her To Be Eaten Alive Tour in Atlanta Friday night, May 3.

Miranda Lambert says she’s proud to sing “Wranglers”

May 3, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Miranda Lambert is kicking off a new career chapter with “Wranglers.”

Arriving as the first release via her joint recording contract with Republic Records and Big Loud Records, the female empowerment anthem showcases a side of Miranda fans have known her for: feisty, tough and strong.

“Wranglers’ is a classic tale of a woman taking her power back. I think we can all identify with the character in this song, because we have all had a time in our life where we needed to find our strength, and also get a little revenge on someone who did us wrong or hurt us,” Miranda shares.

“I am so proud to sing this song. It feels like it could have been on the same record as ‘Gunpowder & Lead’ in a lot of ways,” she says. “‘Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’ is a pretty powerful statement, and the way it’s written, you can tell, we’re not kidding.”

“Wranglers” is the first preview of a new album Miranda’s been working on.

“All I know is I’ve got a lot more to say, and a lot more music coming soon. So for anyone who’s ever seen themselves in one of my songs, especially the rowdy ones, get ready!” the Texas native teases.

You can catch Miranda performing at the upcoming ACM Awards, streaming live May 16 at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video.

Out of touch for good: Daryl Hall confirms end of Hall & Oates as he announces new solo album

May 3, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Daryl Hall has given the definitive answer as to the future of Hall & Oates.

In an interview with Variety, Hall opened up about the rift between him and John Oates that culminated in a lawsuit, when Oates tried to sell his half of their company, Whole Oats, without getting the needed permission from Hall.

“It hit me by surprise,” Hall says. “I don’t know, man — all I can say is people change and sometimes you don’t really know someone like you thought you did.” He adds, “It’s unfortunate and untimely, but some things just change. People rewrite history and harbor thoughts you had no idea about.”

When asked if all this meant Hall & Oates were done for good, Hall replied, “That is correct.”

“I haven’t had a creative relationship with John for at least 25 years,” he explained. “We didn’t write songs together, we didn’t do anything together except perform live shows.”

Hall is now taking the next step in his career, releasing the new solo album, D, on June 21, featuring the new single, “Can’t Say No to You,” which is now available on all digital outlets.

Hall worked with Eurythmics‘ Dave Stewart on the album, calling him “my shadow partner since 1984,” suggesting a bit of a dig at Oates.

“We’re best friends. This was a real duo album, two people coming together, understanding one another and writing songs — most of them were written on the spot,” he says. “It’s a real 50-50 project. Dave and I have a real partnership and have had for a long time.”

Hall will get to play some of those solo songs when he hits the road with Elvis Costello starting June 2 in Troutdale, Oregon. A complete list of dates can be found at darylhall.com.

Reality Roundup: ‘Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup’ trailer, Andy Cohen on ‘Vanderpump Rules’ break and more

May 3, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here’s a look at what happened in the world of reality television this week:

Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup (Lifetime)
Gypsy Rose Blanchard may have been released from prison a few months ago, but she says in the new trailer for her Lifetime series Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup, she does not feel free. “I feel like I am in a different form of prison,” Blanchard says. The show, which premieres June 3, will cover everything from death threats Blanchard received on Instagram to the fallout of her marriage to Ryan Anderson, whom she married in 2022 during her prison sentence.

Vanderpump Rules (Bravo)
Bravo boss Andy Cohen has given his perspective on Vanderpump Rules taking a production pause over the summer. During the May 1 episode of his SiriusXM show Andy Cohen Live, Cohen was asked about the popular show taking a break. “We used to do this all the time with the Housewives. … We would say, ‘You know what, let’s put cameras down for four or five months and come back to them,'” Cohen said. “Sometimes you do want people to live their lives and see how things develop … so I think it’s a very good idea.”

The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo)
A new sneak peek for season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey is here. It shows off familiar faces Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda, who are all returning as full-time Housewives, and also features an explosive table fight. Bravo also released this season’s taglines, including gems like, “I’m bougie, unbothered and above your drama” from Cabral, and “It’s hard not to burn bridges when you’re on fire” from Gorga.

On Saturday, May the Fourth be with you. It’s ‘Star Wars’ Day!

May 3, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Saturday, May 4, is Star Wars Day, and the official website of that galaxy far, far away is helping fans celebrate.

In addition to deals and discounts on Star Wars games and other goodies, there are a host of food and beverage recipes to get fans in party mode. Among those are instructions to whip up a traditional Chandrillan Squig, named after the little worm that gives the bevvy an extra kick, as seen in the acclaimed series Andor.

Don’t worry, the worms are made of gelatin.

There’s also a Correllian iced coffee recipe, complete with a Millenium Falcon-shaped hunk of ice, or you can bake a batch of Bad Batch cookies, named after the Star Wars animated series about the titular clones on the run.

This year, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace comes back to theaters to celebrate its 25th birthday, promising a sneak peek of the upcoming Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte.

Some theaters are doing movie marathons of every so-called Skywalker Saga films — that’s episodes one through nine.

If you prefer to stay at home, all of the films are available on Disney+, as will be the debut of the animated Star Wars: Tales of the Empire. Even if you don’t subscribe, the Star Wars movies will be running on FX throughout the weekend.

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Second track released from upcoming David Bowie ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’ box set

May 3, 2024 by WDNY Radio

David Bowie fans are getting another preview of the upcoming box set Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, due out June 14.

The second release from the set is an alternative version of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars track “Lady Stardust,” which was recorded at Trident Studios in London on November 12, 1971. It features Bowie on vocals, Mick Ronson on piano, Trevor Bolder on bass and Woody Woodmansey on drums.

“This was a shock when I first heard it,” shares Ken Scott, the song’s original producer. “I pulled up the faders, and suddenly, what the hell? I had no recollection of it being like that originally, but I guess it was just a guide vocal. But it sounds great, is really interesting and brings a totally different feeling to the song.”

You can listen to “Lady Stardust (Alternative Version – Take 1)” now via digital outlets.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, a five-CD/Blu-ray audio box set, features 29 unreleased tracks that show Bowie’s journey from February 1971 to the release of 1972’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Those tracks include early songwriting demos, rehearsals from Bowie’s home, BBC sessions, live performances, outtakes and alternative versions.

The Blu-ray will include the 2012 remaster of the original Ziggy Stardust album plus additional mixes from 2003. There will also be an alternate version of the album, Waiting in the Sky (Before the Starman Came to Earth), featuring recordings made at Trident Studios in December 1971.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Star! is available for preorder now.

Michelle Yeoh to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

May 3, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Global action superstar and Everything Everywhere All at Once Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh will receive the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, at the White House on Friday, May 3.

Yeoh was among 19 honorees, named by President Joe Biden, who “made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.”

Former talk show giant Phil Donahue was also among the honorees in the announcement, as were politicians including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former Senator John Kerry, former Vice President Al Gore and entrepreneur-turned-former New York City mayor and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

Others who will receive the honor this year include Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, and Opal Lee, an educator and activist who helped make Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday.

Britney Spears shows off swollen ankle after paramedics called to her hotel

May 3, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Britney Spears is responding to claims made by TMZ that police and paramedics were called to the Chateau Marmont because she got into a fight with her boyfriend.

The singer took to Instagram to insist “the news is fake!” She added, “I would like respect at this time for people to understand I’m getting stronger everyday.”

She said the real reason paramedics were at the hotel was because she twisted her ankle, noting they “showed up at my door illegally.” “They never came in my room but I feel completely harassed,” she added.

In a second post, Britney showed off her swollen ankle. “I really twisted my ankle last night like an idiot — just to show proof,” she explained, adding, “It’s so bad. F****** idiot here tries to do a leap in the living room of the Chateau, and I fell, embarrassed myself, and that’s it.”

In the caption, she blamed her mother, Lynne, for everything that went down.

“I know my mom was involved !!! I haven’t talked to her in 6 months and she called right after it happened before the news being out !!!” she writes. “I was set up just like she did way back when!!!”

She added, “I can’t stand her !!! I honestly don’t care I will say it.”

Britney also heaped praise on her lawyer Matthew Rosengart, who got her out of her conservatorship, posting a photo of him with a wolf and writing, “Psss this man is wonderful !!! He’s like a father to me and he got me through last night !!! I adore you and admire you mister Mathew !!!”

Amidst all this drama, it appears as though Britney is contemplating a move east. She signed off her initial post by writing, “I’m moving to Boston !!!”

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