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Mumford & Sons premiere video for ’Prizefighter’ track ‘The Banjo Song’

February 19, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Mumford & Sons have premiered the video for “The Banjo Song,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Prizefighter.

The clip doesn’t feature any banjos, and instead follows a group of people as they dance around a room. The dancers were cast by event organizer Streets of Soul from attendees of its club nights in England.

“These are the dancers that always brighten up our dancefloors, the ones that love to dance,” Streets of Soul says. “We brought them together with their different styles, energy and flair. We saw how quickly they all became one … their differences became their joy and their connection.”

You can watch the video for “The Banjo Song” on YouTube.

Prizefighter, the follow-up to 2025’s Rushmere, drops Friday. It also includes the Hozier collaboration “Rubber Band Man.”

Joni Mitchell’s Juno Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to feature Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell

February 19, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Joni Mitchell is getting the Lifetime Achievement Award at Canada’s 2026 Juno Awards, and the artists who will help celebrate her have just been announced.

Fellow Canadian singers Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell will pay tribute to Mitchell with a performance at the award show, taking place March 29 at TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

The 82-year-old Mitchell is being celebrated for her “outstanding artistic contributions and enduring impact on global music culture,” according to a press release.

Mitchell is already a four-time Juno Award winner. The Junos, handed out by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, are the Canadian equivalent to the Grammys.

The Lifetime Achievement Award adds to the many honors Mitchell has already received over the course of her career. In her native Canada, she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1981 and received Canada’s highest honor, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement, in 1991. She was also named Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in 2002 and was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007.

In the U.S., Mitchell was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. She also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2021 and the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2023.

Music notes: Gracie Abrams, Zara Larsson and more

February 19, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Gracie Abrams and her boyfriend, Paul Mescal, were in attendance at a London screening of Paul McCartney’s upcoming documentary, Man on the Run. The two snapped a photo with The Beatles legend on the red carpet. Mescal is set to play McCartney in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, which are currently in production and expected to hit theaters in April 2028.

Zara Larsson just wants a nice Wikipedia photo. In a TikTok video, the singer complained that someone keeps changing the photo to one she doesn’t like and vowed to keep changing it ack. “I will never stop changing that picture to a nice one,” she tells the camera. “I will never stop.”

Freya Skye has announced dates for her Stars Align tour in the U.S., Australia and Europe. The U.S. leg kicks off Sept. 19 in Santa Barbara, California, and runs through Oct. 14 in Hollywood, Florida. Freya’s debut EP, stardust, was released last week.

Hozier joined Sam Smith onstage for Sam’s residency at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco. The two performed Hozier’s hit “Take Me to Church.” “Thank you so much for coming out my friend,” Sam wrote on Instagram. “Honoured to sing that song with you. And to do it at the Castro!! What an honor.”

Late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott’s 80th birthday to be marked by events, new merch and more

February 19, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Original AC/DC frontman Bon Scott would have turned 80 this year, and the Bon Scott estate, along with its exclusive licensing/merchandising partner Perryscope Productions, has announced lots of plans to celebrate the milestone.

The official Scott YouTube channel will offer new video content as part of a deal with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, plus there will be video of new interviews from Scott’s friends and peers, including Sammy Hagar, Anthtrax’s Scott Ian and Rick Springfield.

There will also be a whole host of Bon Scott tribute events, including the 20th anniversary Bonfest: The International Bon Scott Rock Festival May 1-2 in Kirriemuir, Scotland, along with the third annual Bon’s Birthday Bash in New York on July 6. In addition, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is planning a one-night-only screening of the AC/DC concert film Let There Be Rock: The Movie.

Plus, the estate has plans for a whole host of merchandising this year. They include limited-edition collectibles like 1-ounce gold and 10-ounce silver bars from the Perth Mint with Scott’s name and likeness; posters, T-shirts and more featuring exclusive artwork by graphic artist Reg Mombassa; and Knucklebonz’s third Bon Scott edition collectible, based on AC/DC’s 1978 Powerage tour.

There will also be apparel options, with a variety of limited-edition T-shirts, including a Bon 80 shirt and a “heritage” Tartan shirt from Dixxon Flannel Co, based on the officially registered Bon Scott tartans.

More info can be found at BonScottOfficial.com.

Scott was born July 6, 1946. He died Feb. 19, 1980, at age 33.

Kendrick Lamar talks about Baby Keem’s musical talent in new ‘Booman’ episode

February 19, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The rollout for Baby Keem’s new album, Ca$ino, continues with the release of another “Booman” episode. “Booman III,” the third episode from the project’s accompanying documentary series, features the return of his first cousin once removed Kendrick Lamar, who talks about his initial reaction to Keem’s musical talent.

“Was I surprised? No, I wasn’t surprised,” he began. “You know why? Because it started off with beats. And I was like, ‘OK, I see what went down here.’ When I think of the gamers, it just makes sense.You have to be locked in to sound and tech; it all goes hand in hand. So when he started first sending me beats and s***, I was like, ‘OK, I can see you do this,’ and he was really good.”

“What I was surprised at was when he started rapping,” K. Dot continued. “I was like, ‘Damn, you actually good at this, too.’ That threw me for a loop, because he understood melodies and patterns more than any young cat that I’ve heard.”

Kendrick said Keem “was the best” of “a thousand f****** cousins” and “a thousand friends that rap and do music” when he was just “14, 15 years old.”

“Booman III” is now available to watch on YouTube. Ca$ino is set to arrive on Friday.

Dua Lipa is now Bulgari’s global brand ambassador

February 19, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Dua Lipa attends the ‘Rosebush Pruning’ premiere during the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin on Feb. 14, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. (Isa Foltin/Getty Images)

Another day, another brand deal for Dua Lipa.

The star is now the global brand ambassador for the luxury jewelry company Bulgari. She says in a statement, “It is incredibly special to work alongside an iconic brand like Bvlgari, and I’m thrilled to be part of a house that embodies confidence, creativity, and modern femininity. Their pieces always add the perfect finishing touch, transforming a look into a real moment.”

Dua wore Bulgari on Valentine’s Day when she supported her fiancé, Callum Turner, on the red carpet at the premiere of his film Rosebush Pruning at the Berlinale Film Festival. She also wore the company’s designs in a promotional campaign for the Winter Olympics.

Bulgari is just the latest company to tap Dua Lipa for a promotional role. She has also either fronted campaigns for, served as an ambassador for or collaborated with YSL Beauty, Porsche, Versace, Chanel, Evian and Puma, among others.

Plus, Dua recently teamed with Augustinus Bader for her own line of skin care products, and became the co-founder and chief creative officer for Frame Fitness, which makes at-home Pilates reformers.

Ava Max says her new music has ‘challenged me vocally and emotionally … like never before’

February 19, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ava Max is reinventing herself.

In a letter to fans thanking them for their birthday wishes — she turned 32 on Monday — she writes that “the last three months have been some of the most inspiring of my life,” and shares that she’s had to “change a few things around and do what’s best for the music I want to make.”

Noting that she’s left her former record label and “started an exciting partnership to bring you this new era,” Ava writes, “I’ve found a new love and passion for [music] — similar to how I felt when I first started singing at 7 years old.”

Ava says she’s been in the studio for the past few months “quietly working on this new era,” and adds that her new music “has challenged me vocally and emotionally in a way like never before.”

The “Kings & Queens” singer signed off by writing, “To all my queens, we are unstoppable no matter the obstacles. Time to kill it.”

Ava’s most recent album, last year’s Don’t Click Play, failed to chart on the Billboard 200 and a subsequent tour was canceled.

Eagles to show off ‘Their Greatest Hits 1971-75’ quadruple Diamond certification in Las Vegas

February 19, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Eagles’ compilation album Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 was awarded a quadruple Diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America in January, and the band is so proud of the accomplishment that they are showing it off.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers revealed on Instagram that the 40-times Platinum plaque they received, for sales of over 40 million units, will be on display at The Venetian Resort to coincide with their current residency at the Sphere.

The plaque will be on display at the pop-up store Eagles Third Encore, located at The Summit Showroom at The Venetian. It’s free and open to the public Thursday to Sunday, including late hours on Friday and Saturday show days.

Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 is the first-ever record to be certified 400-times Platinum, securing the album’s standing as the bestselling album of all time in the United States.

Eagles return to the Sphere Friday and Saturday, with shows booked through April 11. A complete list of dates can be found at Eagles.com.

Bruno Mars scores two tracks on list of 2025’s biggest-selling singles in the world

February 19, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After crowning Taylor Swift the #1 artist in the world for 2025, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has announced the biggest singles in the world for 2025.

Coming in at #2 on the list was “Golden” by HUNTR/X, followed by Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” and Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga’s “Die with a Smile” at #4.

Bruno is also #1 on the list with “APT.,” his collaboration with BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ, which the duo performed on the Grammys in early February. It’s Bruno’s first time on top of the IFPI’s chart since he won the title in 2011 with “Just the Way You Are.”

IFPI also noted that eight of the top-10 singles were originally released in 2024. For example, Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” was #5, while Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” was #6. Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” was in at #7, despite being released in 2023.

Farther down on the list are Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” — both from 2024 — and Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club,” which was originally released back in 2020 but didn’t really become a hit until last year.

Despite being the #1 artist of 2025, Taylor’s single “The Fate of Ophelia” only made it to #19 on the list, but then again, it wasn’t released until October.

Riley Green joining cast of ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘Marshals’

February 19, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Eagle-eyed fans were right: That was Riley Green in the trailer for the new Yellowstone spinoff Marshals.

When the trailer for the new Taylor Sheridan series dropped, fans thought that the mustachioed guy wearing a ball cap sitting next to a campfire looked an awful lot like the “Worst Way” singer. Now ABC Audio has confirmed that Riley will appear in the show, which debuts March 1 on Paramount+.

Riley will play a former Navy SEAL named Garrett who shows up at the ranch to get help from his friends Kayce Dutton, played by Luke Grimes, and Pete Calvin, played by Logan Marshall-Green.

The news was first reported by Variety, who quotes Riley as saying, “I’m so excited to be joining the cast of Marshals. Being on set with my buddy Luke Grimes made the experience even more memorable. This is my first go around in the acting space and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to this world.”

Marshals follows Kayce Dutton as he joins an elite U.S. Marshals unit and is tapped to help restore justice to Montana.

Of course, Riley isn’t the first country star to appear in the Yellowstone universe: Lainey Wilson played Abby in season 5 of that series.

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