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Aimee Mann almost turned down chance to perform with Rush on Fifty Something tour

June 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rush was joined by special guest Aimee Mann during the four-night opening stint of their Fifty Something tour in Los Angeles, but it turns out Mann almost said no to the gig.

The singer joined the band to reprise her part on “Time Stand Still” from 1987’s Hold Your Fire. But she reveals in an Instagram post that she initially wasn’t keen on doing it.

Mann posted a hand-drawn comic with the caption “What I did last week,” where she explained how her guest appearance came about.

“Way back in March, I got an email from Geddy Lee, from the band Rush. But I was quite frankly in a s***** place and couldn’t imagine doing it,” she explains on top of the drawings. “I was in such a hole I couldn’t even answer one way or the other. I knew I’d regret it if I didn’t try.”

Apparently she finally agreed, and goes on to say the band “were so kind and welcoming.” She writes, “I felt protected by their bubble of music and Canadian warmth, and buoyed aloft by their fans.”

Within the drawings, she reveals what was going on in her head after being asked, including her worry about the size of the KIA Forum, where Rush was playing, and her original plan, which was to “just apologize profusely and explain that I’m a crazy person.”

There are also drawings depicting Lee welcoming her, as well as one of the pair onstage together.

The Rush 50 Something tour heads to Mexico City for two nights, Thursday and Saturda. A complete list of dates can be found at Rush.com.

Blake Shelton, Shaboozey and Posty party with Peacock on the Fourth

June 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Blake Shelton, Shaboozey and Post Malone are all set to perform on NBC’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special.

The lineup also includes Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Salt-N-Pepa, alongside a fireworks display from New York City.

“This year’s broadcast will be especially meaningful as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America and the 50th anniversary of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks,” says NBC and Peacock executive Jen Neal in a statement. “This beloved live event creates a shared moment for viewers across the country while showcasing the powerful reach of both NBC and Peacock.”

Since Posty’s collab’d with Blake on “Pour Me a Drink” and Noah on “Dial Drunk,” it seems there could also be an opportunity for some special performances on July Fourth.

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will air Independence Day starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will stream live on Peacock.

Poppy premieres video for ’Empty Hands’ track ‘Dying to Forget’

June 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Poppy has premiered the video for “Dying to Forget,” a track off her new album, Empty Hands.

The clip cuts between the “new way out” artist making her way through a crowded corridor of headbanging fans and a shot of her sitting inside a giant cracked egg.

You can watch the “Dying to Forget” video on YouTube.

Empty Hands, the follow-up to 2024’s Negative Spaces, dropped in January. It also includes the single “Time Will Tell,” which currently sits in the top 25 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

Poppy will launch a U.S. headlining tour in July.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Steve Miller announces first shows of 2026

June 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Steve Miller has announced his first concerts of 2026.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to return to the Rose Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City on Oct. 9 and 10.

Miller first played the Rose Theater back in 2016 and has been performing at the venue for nearly a decade. According to a post on Instagram, the shows will have Miller honoring his “blues and jazz heroes.”

Tickets are on sale now.

The October dates are the only shows Miller has on his schedule for 2026. In July 2025 he abruptly canceled the planned Steve Miller Band tour, blaming the extreme weather conditions hitting the U.S.

“The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable,” read his post on Instagram. “So… You can blame it on the weather…The tour is cancelled.”

Post Malone, Shaboozey, Noah Kahan to headline NBC’s ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks’ special

June 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

This year isn’t just the 250th birthday of America, it’s also the 50th anniversary of NBC’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special.

Performers at this year’s event include Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey and Blake Shelton.

This year’s fireworks display will feature more than 85,000 shells exploding over the lower parts of New York’s East River and Hudson River, paired with a laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge. It’ll be set to a score that features a live performance from Alexia Jayy, who just won season 29 of The Voice.

The iconic show will air on Independence Day starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will stream live on Peacock.

Alicia Keys to perform ‘Empire State of Mind’ at New York Knicks championship parade

June 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Since the Empire State is in celebration mode following the New York Knicks’ championship, who better to perform at the parade than Alicia Keys? The singer has been tapped to take the stage at City Hall, where she will perform her song “Empire State of Mind” on Thursday.

Alicia posted a video of her FaceTime chat with OG Anunoby, who asked whether she would be attending the festivities. “The city’s been asking for you. Are you pulling up?” he asks, to which her son Egypt responds, “I’ll make sure she gets there.”

“I just feel like if there’s a time for you to smile, it’s right now,” Alicia said.

“How could I not? This is my city, and the city’s on fire, like there’s so much love in the city. It’s crazy, like imagine y’all brought all that energy, like everybody just united, feeling amazing, so I’m excited,” she continued. “We’re proud of you, we’re excited. … We’ll see you there.”

Alicia wrote in the caption, “New York, we’ve been waiting for this one!!! My brother @oanunoby said the city is calling….. Meet me tomorrow at City Hall to celebrate our World Champion @nyknicks!!!!!! Don’t worry @egyptdean_ wouldn’t let me miss this.”

Alicia’s performance, celebrating the Knicks’ first championship win in 53 years, is scheduled to take place at approximately 1 p.m. ET.

Kelsea Ballerini wants ‘Another Drink’ with Marshmello

June 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

What’s Kelsea Ballerini been up to? Well, it seems she’s been in the studio — and at the bar — with Marshmello.

On Tuesday, the “half of my hometown” hitmaker posted a video lamenting the behavior of the opposite sex.

“It’s like every guy in the world just thinks every girl in the world goes to a bar to just like, what, like get hit on?” Kelsea says, making a gagging sound for effect. “If one more guy comes up to me and says that he has a truck parked outside, like that’s like, good job,” she continues, feigning applause this time. “Like, when’s the last time you called your mom?”

“Do you want another drink?” she adds, as the next shot reveals she’s been talking to ‘Mello the whole time, who nods affirmatively.

Wednesday’s post reveals a snippet of Kelsea performing the song that seemed to be playing in the background of the previous clip.

“boy, you’re outta luck, @marshmello,” the caption reads, revealing the title is likely “Another Drink.”

Stay tuned to see what’s next.

In April, Marshmello released “Where We Go” with Thomas Rhett, following 2025 collabs with Hudson Westbrook and Jelly Roll. He previously claimed two country number ones with Kane Brown with 2024’s “Miles on It” and 2019’s “One Thing Right.”

Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda teases upcoming ‘Unshatter’ documentary

June 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda has shared more details about the band’s upcoming documentary, Unshatter.

The “Numb” outfit first announced the project, which is directed by band member Joe Hahn, earlier in June alongside a teaser trailer.

Speaking with the BBC, Shinoda says that the idea for a Linkin Park film has long been in the works, dating back to before frontman Chester Bennington’s death in 2017.

“[Hahn] always wanted to do something that kind of, like, explained our universe to people,” Shinoda says.

Explaining that universe became that much more emotional following Bennington’s passing. Unshatter, Shinoda says, follows the band members as they “pick up the pieces” and make the decision to relaunch Linkin Park with a new singer, Emily Armstrong.

“More info will come out soon,” Shinoda says of Unshatter. “We’re very excited about it, really proud of Joe.”

Linkin Park released their first album with Armstrong, From Zero, in 2024. They’re currently on tour in Europe.

Watch the trailer for star-studded Sia concert film, coming to theaters in July

June 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sia’s new concert film isn’t really “new,” which may be why it’s called Sia: Nostalgic for the Present.

The film captures Sia’s performance at Coachella a decade ago and will screen in cinemas worldwide for a limited time starting July 23. Tickets are available now at nostalgicforthepresent.com.

In addition to Sia, the elaborate 2016 performance featured dancer Maddie Ziegler, comedian Tig Notaro and actors Kristen Wiig, Paul Dano, Ben Mendelsohn and Gaby Hoffmann. Sia later toured the world with the same production, which incorporates choreography, special effects, acting and costumes.

Sia says in a statement, “Working with some of the greatest artists of our time was a thrilling, tremendous journey that I would take over and over again, if given the opportunity. I am humbled by the talent of everyone involved and so grateful for the experience.”

The performance includes Sia’s hits “Chandelier,” “Cheap Thrills,” “Unstoppable” and “Titanium,” as well as her version of the hit she wrote for Rihanna, “Diamonds.”

Jon Bon Jovi says he’s ‘fully recovered’ from vocal cord surgery ahead of Forever Tour

June 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bon Jovi is set to launch their Forever Tour in July, their first tour since frontman Jon Bon Jovi underwent vocal cord surgery in 2022. In a new interview with People, the rocker is letting fans know he’s ready to get back onstage.

“I’m fully recovered,” he tells the mag in their latest issue, on newsstands Friday. “It was longer than I’d ever expected, but it had to be right. We never lost faith.”

Jon reveals he was a bit surprised when he found out he had a damaged vocal cord.

“I’d often joked and said the only thing that’s ever been up my nose was my finger. I never did anything to hurt the cords; I didn’t have any excesses. I’m a trained vocalist. I’ve practiced the craft,” he says. “So when a doctor had to explain to me that one of the cords was literally atrophying, it was confusing.”

While it took a lot of hard work to get him ready to tour again, Jon says his bandmates were confident it would happen.

“They never doubted [me] and never looked for work or decided to retire,” he says. “The sacrifices that each one of them have made to be there for me is on a whole ’nother level. They said, ‘No, we’re with you.’ Every day of every rehearsal they were there with me. My love for them has only deepened.”

As for getting back onstage again, Jon notes, “I think that this is a rebirth,” adding, “It is simply about the joy.”

Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour kicks off July 7 with a nine-show stand at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The tour is also headed to the U.K., wrapping in September with three shows at Wembley Stadium in London.

A complete list of dates can be found at BonJovi.com.

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