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The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson reveals why his feelings changed about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Black Crowes are nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the second straight year, and while frontman Chris Robinson wrote on Instagram that he and brother Rich Robinson were “beyond excited and thrilled” with the nomination, he didn’t always feel that way.

During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday, Chris addressed comments he made in 2017, in which he said he wouldn’t go to the Hall of Fame if inducted.

“I have a much more positive outlook these days,” Chris said. “Things definitely changed. I wasn’t in The Black Crowes at that time I made that salacious comment,” referring to the band’s breakup between 2015 and 2019.

Chris added, “But it is true, The Black Crowes, we were kind of more famous, my brother and I, for hating each other than the songs and the music. It worked for Oasis. I don’t know why it didn’t work for us.”

But Chris said that since their 2019 reunion “it’s not been that way,” adding, “It’s been fantastic.”

Chris also performed on the show without his brother, treating the audience to a cover of Otis Redding’s 1966 track “Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song).”

The Black Crowes’ new album, A Pound of Feathers, is out now.

BTS books two-night stint on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

BTS is taking their comeback to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The reunited K-pop superstars will appear on the late-night talk show on March 25, during which they’ll sit for an interview and perform one song from their new album, ARIRANG. On March 26, they’ll return for a second song.

The group’s last performance on The Tonight Show came in 2021, when they performed “Butter” and “Permission to Dance.” Since then, Jimin, SUGA, Jung Kook, Jin and j-hope have appeared individually on the show; this will mark their first appearance together in five years.

ARIRANG drops March 20. The following day, they’ll perform live on Netflix during BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, and on March 27, a documentary about the making of the album and the group’s reunion, BTS: THE RETURN, will premiere on the streamer.

Orleans announces final year of touring

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Orleans, the band known for such hits as “Still The One” and “Dance With Me,” has announced that their touring days are coming to an end.

Original member Lance Hoppen shared the news in a post on Facebook, noting he had an “important announcement for all Orleans fans.”

“Last Saturday we played our first show of 2026, which is the beginning of year 54 for Orleans as a live band. That’s a good long run by any standard,” he wrote. “For a variety of reasons, I’ve decided that this will be the final year for Orleans as a live band. It’s not a decision that has been made quickly nor lightly. It’s been a long time coming and I have to admit that I am conflicted about it.”

Hoppen noted that while he’ll miss the shows and the fans, travel has become difficult, especially at his age. “It’s time to turn the page,” he said.

Fans, however, still have a chance to see them live, with Lance noting they have over 40 shows booked for 2026.

“We will finish up on the Rock ‘n’ Romance cruise next March 13-20 … so there is literally one year left if you want to catch Orleans live before it’s too late,” he wrote.

He then thanked the musicians that have been in the band as well as the fans.

“Without YOU, none of this would have been possible. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart,” he concluded. “I hope to see you down the road somewhere!”

A complete list of dates can be found at Orleansonline.net.

Hayley Williams among nominees for 2026 Libera Awards

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Hayley Williams is among the nominees for the 2026 Libera Awards, which celebrate the best in independent music.

The Paramore frontwoman’s 2025 solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, will compete in categories including record of the year and best rock record.

Other nominees include Geese’s Getting Killed for record of the year and best alternative rock record, Fontaines D.C.’s “It’s Amazing to Be Young” for best rock record, Coheed and Cambria’s The Father of Make Believe for best heavy record, David Byrne’s Who Is the Sky? for best pop record and Tom Morello’s Beartooth collaboration, “Everything Burns,” for best record from games and interactive media.

The 2026 Libera Awards will take place June 8 in New York City.

In Flames finishes recording 15th album

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The new In Flames album is officially in the can.

The Swedish metallers have finished recording their upcoming 15th studio effort, according to an Instagram post from frontman Anders Fridén.

“Laughs, frustrations, genius ideas, fabulous decisions, friendships, amazing drums, bass and guitar with a little vocals sprinkled on top… it’s done,” the post reads. “In flames 15, here we come.”

The most recent In Flames album is 2023’s Foregone. They also teamed up with Machine Head and Lacuna Coil for the 2024 song “These Scars Won’t Define Us” ahead of a tour together.

Report: Madonna to guest-star in ‘The Studio’

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Madonna shared a photo on her Instagram Story Tuesday of her studying a script while riding in a water taxi in Venice, the city where she filmed the iconic “Like a Virgin” video. That photo, Entertainment Weekly reports, documents the fact that the Queen of Pop is taking on her first acting role in more than 20 years.

According to EW, Madonna will make a guest appearance in Apple TV’s Emmy-winning comedy The Studio, which is currently shooting its second season in Europe. Madonna captioned the photo, “The Italian Job” and placed a heart over the script, so we can’t see what it is. Madonna was also separately photographed on set.

The Studio stars Seth Rogen as the bumbling head of a movie studio and is famous for landing A-list guest stars like Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron, Ron Hon Howard, Zac Efron, Jean Smart, Zoë Kravitz and even Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos.

EW notes that Madonna’s last major acting role was in 2002, when she starred in Swept Away, a film directed by ex-husband Guy Ritchie. That same year, she had a small part in the James Bond film Die Another Day. She also had a cameo in a 2003 episode of Will & Grace.

ABC Audio has reached out to Madonna’s reps for comment.

Report: Madonna to guest-star in ‘The Studio’

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

ABC Audio has reached out to Madonna’s reps for comment.

On This Day, March 18, 2002: Talking Heads, Tom Petty, the Ramones inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, March 18, 2002…

Talking Heads, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and the Ramones were among the acts inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

Talking Heads were inducted by Red Hot Chili Peppers’ frontman Anthony Keidis, with the band – David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz and Jerry Harrison – reuniting for their first performance together since 1984. They performed “Life During Wartime,” “Psycho Killer,” and “Burning Down the House.”

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers were inducted by Jakob Dylan, and the band performed “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” and “American Girl.”

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder handled induction duties for the Ramones, with Green Day performing “Teenage Lobotomy,” “Rockaway Beach” and “Blitzkrieg Bop” in tribute to the punk rockers.

The night’s other honorees included Isaac Hayes, Brenda Lee and Gene Pitney.

On This Day, March 18, 2002: Talking Heads, Tom Petty, the Ramones inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, March 18, 2002…

Talking Heads, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and the Ramones were among the acts inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers were inducted by Jakob Dylan, and the band performed “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” and “American Girl.”

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder handled induction duties for the Ramones, with Green Day performing “Teenage Lobotomy,” “Rockaway Beach” and “Blitzkrieg Bop” in tribute to the punk rockers.

The night’s other honorees included Isaac Hayes, Brenda Lee and Gene Pitney.

Georgia boy Vincent Mason’s finding plenty of success with Morgan Wallen, Jordan Davis & Parker McCollum

March 18, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Roswell, Georgia, native Vincent Mason is undergoing a major life change these days, as he enjoys the top-20 success of his debut single, “Wish You Well.”

“I’m just glad it’s going well. Being on country radio is really cool,” he tells ABC Audio. “For me, growing up in Georgia, I think everybody always knew what was on the radio. Whether you’re really a fan or not, you just heard it at the gas station or whatever in the grocery store. So it’s cool for me to be on country radio.”

Vincent’s currently playing Australia with Jordan Davis, before he kicks off seven stadium dates with Morgan Wallen April 10 in Minneapolis.

“There’s a lot of things that came through that have been really cool this year,” he says. “That one was by far the one that stopped the most people in their tracks, especially like my family. And they’re all just kind of like, ‘Well, damn, that’s pretty cool!'”

Vincent’s cool gigs don’t end there. In June, he starts a stint with Parker McCollum that goes through the end of September.

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