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Metallica’s American Red Cross blood drive brought in over 25,000 donations

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Metallica’s blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross resulted in over 25,000 donations across the U.S.

“A hallmark mission of the All Within My Hands Foundation [Metallica’s charity organization] is to support critical care and communities, encouraging fans and friends to take action,” says drummer Lars Ulrich in a statement to Billboard. “We’re thrilled the Metallica Family recognizes the importance of blood donation and didn’t hesitate to rally behind this lifesaving effort. Their enthusiasm has made a real difference, and we’re honored to stand alongside them.”

Metallica launched the blood drive in connection with the 2025 U.S. leg of their M72 world tour. They’ve also held blood drives during the Australian leg of the tour.

As previously reported, Metallica is being honored at the Red Cross Gala in San Francisco on Saturday in recognition of their blood drive efforts.

Niall Horan’s new album, ‘Dinner Party,’ coming in June

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Niall Horan is ready to feed his fans.

He’s announced that his new album will be called Dinner Party and will arrive June 5. It’s now available for preorder in a variety of formats, included signed vinyl, CD and cassette. Friday will see the release of the album’s title track, which he’s said was inspired by the night he met his girlfriend at, you guessed it, a dinner party.

He’s also dropped the track list for the project. There aren’t any features, but some of the song titles are intriguing: “She Gets It from Her Mother,” “Boys Are Fun” and “Tastes So Good.”

Dinner Party is Niall’s fourth solo album. The announcement follows the release of new albums from fellow One Direction bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson; former 1D member ZAYN will drop his new album April 17.

Here’s the track listing for Dinner Party:
“Tastes So Good”
“Dinner Party”
“Monochromatic”
“She Gets It from Her Mother”
“Better Man”
“Little More Time”
“Flowers”
“Boys Are Fun”
“Fighting Over Nothing”
“Pretty”
“Die If I Don’t”
“End of an Era”

From ‘Levitating’ to percolating: Dua Lipa is Nespresso’s new global brand ambassador

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Dua Lipa attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

Dua Lipa is brewing up yet another brand deal.

The “Levitating” singer is now the global brand ambassador for Nespresso. A Nespresso executive says in a statement, “Our purpose is to empower endless exploration through exceptional coffee, and Dua brings that mindset to life in a modern, effortless way.

“Together, we want to inspire a new generation to open up to new tastes with confidence and to discover how a coffee moment can become something truly exceptional.”

Dua, meanwhile, says in a statement, “I feel like I have grown up with Nespresso. There’s always been a Nespresso machine nearby – at home with my family, on set, or in a hotel room – so teaming up with them was really an easy decision. I just love how they are always exploring new flavors and finding ways to evolve as a brand.”

Dua’s first job in her role is starring in the brand’s new global campaign, “Vertuo World,” which launches April 14. Longtime ambassador George Clooney will also appear in the campaign.

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

Dua also 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.

Here’s how to get the first physical copies of U2’s ‘Days of Ash’ EP

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

U2 is offering up a special treat for U2.com subscribers.

The Irish rockers have announced that subscribers can now purchase a special bundle featuring a CD copy of their recently released EP, Days of Ash, which is the first physical version of the EP they’ve released.

The bundle also comes with a print edition of their magazine Propaganda, as well as one of seven limited-edition posters, featuring an image from the magazine.

The special edition of Propaganda was dedicated to Days of Ash and includes interviews with all the members of the band, with Bono’s interview offering up in-depth insight into making the songs on the EP.

While the bundle is only available to U2.com subscribers, those who aren’t members can still subscribe in order to purchase the bundle. More info can be found at U2.com.

Released on Feb. 18, Days of Ash features five new U2 songs and a poem, with a guest appearance by Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian musician-turned-soldier Taras Topolia.

It was described in a press release as “an immediate response to current events and inspired by the many extraordinary and courageous people fighting on the frontlines of freedom.” It comes ahead of a new U2 record, expected in late 2026.

Jordan Davis plays his biggest show so far at London’s Wembley Arena

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jordan Davis is quite the world traveler these days.

He recaps his half a dozen international shows so far this year in a new Instagram video set to his #12 hit “Turn This Truck Around.”

“Ripped through Europe and the UK on the Ain’t Enough Road Tour with [Avery Anna] and [Solon Holt],” he captioned the post. “Kicking off the next leg of tour in New Zealand Thursday. Let’s ride.”

The footage also includes Jordan leading a backstage toast to his biggest show yet, selling out London’s OVO Arena Wembley.

On Sunday Jordan plays the first of three Australian shows in Willowbank, Queensland, before heading to Sydney and Melbourne.

Caught up in her love affair: Lorde’s ‘Royals’ video hits 1 billion views on YouTube

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Lorde may never be royal, but she is now an official member of YouTube’s billion views club thanks to “Royals.”

The U.S. video for the New Zealand artist’s breakout hit has officially reached the 1 billion views milestone, marking a career-first for Lorde.

The video premiered on YouTube in June 2013, when Lorde was 16 years old. It hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 months later in October 2013.

“Royals” appears on Lorde’s debut album, 2013’s Pure Heroine. She’s since put out three more albums, 2017’s Melodrama, 2021’s Solar Power and 2025’s Virgin.

Lorde is headlining a number of upcoming U.S. festivals, including Lollapalooza, New Orleans Jazz Fest and Governors Ball.

‘Just Believe’: There’s a new live version of Bailey Zimmerman’s collab with Brandon Lake

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bailey Zimmerman’s collab with Brandon Lake was just released on Friday, but the response has been so great that they’ve already released a new live version.

“SPEECHLESS… thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening to ‘Just Believe’ over and over,” Bailey wrote on his socials. “I did not expect y’all to blow this song up like you have” is written over a video in which he sings along to the track.

The live take was captured at Brandon’s King of Hearts Tour stop at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on March 8.

Bailey resumes his Different Night Same Rodeo Tour March 27 at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Alabama.

XOXO, The Pretty Reckless: Taylor Momsen reunites with ’Gossip Girl’ co-stars in ‘When I Wake Up’ video

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Pretty Reckless has premiered the video for “When I Wake Up,” which features frontwoman Taylor Momsen reuniting with her former Gossip Girl co-stars Jessica Szohr and Connor Paolo.

The NSFW clip follows Momsen over a night of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, and also features cameos from Pat Smear and Ilan Rubin of Foo Fighters.

“l wanted the video to reflect where the song came from – a time in my life when I was out of control, not caring whether I lived or died,” Momsen says in a press release. “We shot it raw, with no grade, no filter. Reality doesn’t come color-corrected, and I didn’t want to change what we captured. The imperfection is the grade.”

“This is where life can take you when you play too close to the edge, chasing substances, sex, and dopamine highs to escape depression,” she continues. “It led me down a rabbit hole of self-destruction that leaves you emptier than where you began.”

Momsen concludes, “With all that being said…enjoy.”

The “When I Wake Up” video is now streaming on YouTube.

“When I Wake Up” appears on The Pretty Reckless’ upcoming album, Dear God, due out June 26. The record also includes the single “For I Am Death.”

The Pretty Reckless will launch a U.S. headlining tour in July. They’re also playing shows opening for AC/DC.

Nas and DJ Premier release music video for ‘GiT Ready’

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Nas and DJ Premier came together in New York to shoot the newly released visual for their “GiT Ready” collaboration.

The music video, directed by Jean-Charles “JC” Charavin, “draws inspiration from contemporary architecture and the worlds of finance and technology,” according to a press release. It captures the two doing what they do best, with Premier flexing his skills on the 1s and 2s and Nas rapping, as subtle details of their success are shown throughout.

“GiT Ready” is one of the songs on Nas and Premier’s album Light-Years, which was released a little more than 30 years after they first collaborated on Illmatic hits “N.Y. State of Mind,” “Memory Lane” and “Represent.”

It was the last album released from Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It…, a seven-album series honoring him and six other hip-hop legends via the release of their new albums. Nas’ features on the other projects were compiled into the Legend Has It… Nas Feature Presentation project, complete with his commentary offering insight into those collaborations.

The “GiT Ready” music video is now available to watch on YouTube.

(Video contains uncensored profanity).

Iron Maiden premieres trailer for ’Burning Ambition’ documentary

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Iron Maiden has premiered the trailer for their upcoming documentary, Burning Ambition.

The career-spanning film follows the band’s five-decade journey, and all the ups and downs that led to them becoming metal icons.

Along with interviews with Maiden members, the trailer teases appearances by Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, rapper Chuck D and actor Javier Bardem.

You can watch the Burning Ambition trailer on YouTube.

Burning Ambition will premiere in theaters on May 7. Tickets are on sale now.

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