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New Stewart Copeland documentary getting world premiere in London

June 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A new documentary about The Police drummer Stewart Copeland is getting its world premiere in London.

The film, Copeland, will premiere as part of the Raindance Film Festival, with screenings on Friday and Saturday.

According to U.K. outlet The Independent, Copeland talks in the film of being “heartbroken” by what happened when The Police were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.

While Copeland, Sting and Andy Summers did reunite to perform three songs together at the ceremony, afterward Sting and Summers simply walked off the stage, with Copeland noting, “I never saw The Police again that night.”

“I was heartbroken,” he says. “Does that mean nothing? Come on, guys. And I never saw them again.”

“It was strange that we came together and went apart, you know?” Copeland tells The Independent. “I hung out with The Clash instead … I felt more bonhomie with The Clash than I did [with] my own band.”

The trio did eventually get back together for a reunion tour in 2007, which lasted until 2008.

Copeland is currently on his Have I Said Too Much? – The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures spoken word tour. His next show is Tuesday in Phoenix. A complete list of dates can be found at StewartCopeland.net.

How Olivia Rodrigo thanked the ballet dancers in video for ‘stupid song’

June 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Rodrigo’s costars in her video for “stupid song” are a troupe of New York ballet dancers, including New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck. Tiler also choreographed the spot and told Billboard what that experience was like.

Olivia walks through the streets of New York City in the video, before being joined by the ballet dancers who dance around her and frolic with her in the park. They shot it in Manhattan from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. in one day, because the dancers had to get to rehearsals by 11:30 a.m.

“When we were sitting between takes and talking, she wanted to know everything,” Tiler said of Olivia. “She was like, ‘Oh my God, you guys have a show tonight?!’ And she ended up sending us all a bouquet of flowers to the theater before our night show. It was so nice. And I could just tell she was fascinated by the whole ballet world.”

Tiler said she’s the one who insisted that the dancers wear pointe shoes. However, she was forced to have all the white tutus she brought to the set dyed pink because Olivia was “adamant” about the color.

But Tiler says she and the dancers are up for recreating the performance with Olivia anytime. As she told Billboard, “All of us girls had such a fun time with her, if she did ever want that to happen, we would so love to do that.”

Meanwhile, “stupid song” is currently soundtracking the trailer for the new film Heartstopper Forever.

Roger Daltrey adds new show, announces special guest for solo tour

June 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Roger Daltrey has added a new show to his upcoming A Great Night Out solo tour.

The Who frontman will now bring the tour to Shelbyville, Delaware, on Oct. 3, with a ticket presale starting Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Daltrey has also announced the special guests who’ll be joining him on the tour, including Dan Bern, Jeffrey Gaines, Amy Helm and Leslie Mendelson on various dates.

Daltrey’s A Great Night Out tour kicks off Aug. 23 in Mesa, Arizona, and includes a three-night stand at the Encore Theater at the Wynn in Las Vegas. The tour also includes shows at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Sept. 9 and Town Hall in New York City on Sept. 27.

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

When announcing the tour, Daltrey hinted that it may be his last.

“Well it’s one more for the road,” he said. “After finishing The Who’s final tour of the U.S., it’s time for me as a solo artist to possibly do the same.”

The Who wrapped their final tour of North America in 2025.

Dexter and the Moonrocks blast to #1 on ‘Billboard’ Alternative Airplay with ‘Freakin’ Out’

June 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Dexter and the Moonrocks are surely “Freakin’ Out” at their latest chart success.

The band’s viral single has rocketed to #1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. It’s their second leader on the ranking, having previously conquered it in 2024 with the song “Sad in Carolina.”

“Freakin’ Out,” which premiered in March, is also the first Dexter and the Moonrocks song to appear on the all-genre Hot 100, where it currently sits in the top 40.

Dexter and the Moonrocks are currently on a U.S. tour and have live dates scheduled into mid-December.

After two decades, Josh Turner is still ‘Your Man’

June 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Twenty years ago, an album came out that delivered firsts for both Chris Stapleton and Josh Turner: Chris wrote the title track of Josh’s second record, Your Man.

It would go on to give Josh his first #1 song and #1 album, and offer Chris his first #1 as a writer. This summer, their record label’s celebrating with multiple 20th Anniversary Editions of the collection, which also features the hits “Would You Go with Me” and “Me and God.”

“I’m moved at how it has continued to gain new fans,” Josh reflects. “I still play all three singles from that record because you fans won’t let me out of any venue until I do!! Thank y’all for your support and enthusiasm over the past two decades! Let’s keep it going!”

Your Man will be available in two vinyl variants, in 180-gram black and turquoise versions that add a coveted bonus track. “Hard Headed” was originally an iTunes exclusive that will now be making its streaming debut on all platforms.

The digital version also includes live recordings of “Your Man” and “Me and God” captured at Nashville’s Hermitage Hotel in 2021. You can check them out on YouTube now, before the audio streams on release day, Aug. 14.

Grammys add 5 new categories, including first Asian pop award

June 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The 2027 Grammy Awards will include five new categories, including best Asian pop music performance. That category will recognize artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets, including K-pop, J-pop and C-pop recordings that feature meaningful use of one or more Asian languages.

The four additional categories announced Tuesday by the Recording Academy are best Latin song, best traditional pop vocal performance, best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance and best traditional folk album.

The Academy also announced several changes to its voting and eligibility rules ahead of the 69th Grammy Awards. For example, labels can now enter artists for consideration in the best new artist category up to four times. Previously, if they’d been entered for consideration three times but didn’t make the cut, they were no longer eligible.

The rule change means that Ella Langley has another shot at best new artist. As per Billboard, she’s been entered for consideration in the category the past three years, but has failed to make the ballot. Now, in what has so far been the biggest year of her career, she can compete again.

The 69th Grammy Awards will air live on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu on Feb. 7, 2027.

“2027 is going to be an amazing year for the Grammy Awards, and one that reflects the extraordinary growth we’re seeing across music,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in a statement. “The changes advanced by our Academy members speak to the breadth of today’s music industry and the many genres, crafts and creators shaping it.”

Disney is the parent company of ABC News, ABC and Hulu.

Eve takes center stage for ‘Tiny Desk”s BET tribute during Black Music Month

June 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

NPR’s Tiny Desk has been paying tribute to Black music and BET’s legacy throughout Black Music Month, and now it’s Eve’s turn to rock the mic.

The rapper treated the intimate crowd to a medley of her hits, including “Satisfaction,” “What Ya Want,” “Gotta Man,” “Gangsta Lovin'” featuring Alicia Keys and “Tambourine,” as well as “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” featuring Gwen Stefani and “Who’s That Girl” from her debut album, Scorpion, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

The full performance is on YouTube.

Floetry kicked off this year’s Black Music Month celebration, followed by GENA, Ayra Starr, Joe and The Paradox. The lineup also includes Karriem Riggins and Liv.e, Fred Hammond, 8Ball & MJG, Shaboozey and a fitting addition to the BET tribute: Bow Wow.

Bow Wow hosted the BET music video countdown show 106 & Park, earning him the nickname Mr. 106 & Park.

Documentary on WHAM!’s 1985 tour of China to hit theaters worldwide

June 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A new documentary centered on WHAM!’s 1985 tour of China is coming to theaters worldwide.

WHAM! 10 Days In China follows the duo — George Michael and Andrew Ridgelely — as they become the first Western pop group to perform in China, with concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou. It features restored, newly digitized and never-before-seen archival footage, along with interviews from those who were there.

The film is described in a press release as “the untold story of WHAM! at a singular moment in history, East meets West, pop meets politics, and two young stars coming of age on the world stage.” The release says it “offers a fresh perspective on China at a moment of transformation, told through the band’s journey and the voices of fans experiencing pop culture in a new way.”

“This film finally reveals the unknown legacy of WHAM!’s groundbreaking venture, and lays bare, in all their human contradictions, the individual perspectives behind what was a bold and risky, high stakes gamble,” adds Ridgeley.

WHAM! 10 Days In China will be screened in theaters on July 28, with tickets going on sale June 24.

Tesla releases original song ‘Never Alone’ from upcoming covers album ‘Homage’

June 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tesla’s upcoming covers album, Homage, features one original song, and now fans are getting to hear it.

The “Signs” rockers have just released the track “Never Alone,” which bassist Brian Wheat says he “wrote in the 11th hour of recording the album Homage.”

Wheat explains that the song “started out as a simple guitar riff,” which he came up with while waiting to film an episode of Rachael Ray’s TV show.

He says he “started strumming these chords to kill some time,” noting, “When I listened back to it, it sounded like a Tesla song.”

Lead singer Jeff Keith agreed, and then they came up with the title “Never Alone” and started working on it. “I think it turned out pretty good,” Wheat adds.

Homage, dropping July 17, has the band covering songs by such artists as Queen, Bob Seger, Supertramp, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, James Brown and Elvis Presley.

The album is available for preorder now.

Tesla is set to join Mötley Crüe on their The Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour, which begins July 17 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. A complete list of dates can be found at Teslatheband.com.

Ella Langley’s still ‘Her,’ but an unexpected cowboy is ‘Toy’-ing with ‘Texas’

June 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The era of Ella Langley continues at country radio, as “Be Her” tops both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay rankings for the first time.

While it’s new to the pinnacle on Mediabase, it’s currently taking its third victory lap atop the Billboard ranking.

Of course, it continues Ella’s unbroken streak of chart-toppers that started with “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do” with Riley Green, and continued with “weren’t for the wind” and her cross-genre smash “Choosin’ Texas.”

After 28 weeks at #1, however, Ella’s song about the Lone Star State falls from its long-held peak atop Hot Country Songs. Ironically, it’s fellow country/pop queen Taylor Swift reclaiming the spot as she returns arm-in-arm with Sheriff Woody Pride and “I Knew It, I Knew You,” from Toy Story 5.

Taylor’s also #1 on the all-genre Hot 100, with “Texas” still flexing its staying power at #2.

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