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Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde pays tribute to ‘I’ll Stand By You’ co-writer Billy Steinberg

February 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde has paid tribute to songwriter Billy Steinberg, who, along with his songwriting partner Tom Kelly, co-wrote the band’s classic tune “I’ll Stand By You.”

Steinberg died Monday in Los Angeles at the age of 75.

“Very sad to hear of the passing of my dear friend Billy Steinberg,” Hynde wrote on social media. “Billy and I, along with his songwriting partner Tom Kelly, enjoyed hours of mirth writing songs together in LA and London.”

“It was with Billy and Tom that I learned to collaborate with other songwriters…. and we wrote some crackers, including I’ll Stand By You,” she added. “Billy, a gentle soul and great talent will be greatly missed.”

“I’ll Stand By You,” a top-20 hit for the Pretenders, appeared on their 1994 album, Last of the Independents, which featured several other songs co-written by Hynde, Steinberg and Kelly. Hynde helped induct Steinberg and Kelly into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011.

Steinberg and Kelly also wrote such iconic tunes as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” Heart’s “Alone” and The Bangles’ “Eternal Flame.”

Luke Combs’ Category 10 forecast to hit Orlando

February 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Luke Combs’ Nashville bar is heading south.

“The forecast is in… Category 10 is coming to Orlando,” the hitmaker revealed on Instagram. “Set to open in late 2027, Category 10 Orlando will sit right in heart of Orlando Universal’s CityWalk[.] Get ready for live music, free line dancing, Carolina-style eats and more! You won’t want to miss this[.]”

Category 10 is a partnership with Opry Entertainment Group, which transformed Nashville’s well-known Wildhorse Saloon into the new venue in 2024. The name is a play on Luke’s breakthrough hit, “Hurricane.”

A new location is set to open in Las Vegas this fall, as well.

Darius Rucker, Jake Owen & many more join Old Dominion’s Odies Beach Vacation

February 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Old Dominion has revealed the lineup for the second year of their Odies Beach Vacation Oct. 1-3 in Miramar Beach, Florida.

Darius Rucker, Flo Rida, Fitz and The Tantrums, Jake Owen, Phil Vassar, Uncle Kracker and Nashville Yacht Club Band are set to play the getaway, named for the band’s die-hard fans. Of course, the gathering also includes two headlining shows by the ACM group of the year.

“We can’t wait to throw this party on the beach again!” the band says in a news release. “Last year was great and this year, with this group of artists, is going to be nothing but positive energy! We’re already counting the days until October.”

Tera Lynne, Rachel Horter, Stacey Kelleher, Presley & Taylor, Amanda Raye and Ginn will all play the Odies Grove Stage, populated by singer/songwriters who frequently play Odie’s in Nashville.

“We wanted to bring a piece of our Nashville home to the beach,” the band says. “The Odie’s Grove Stage is our tribute to the craft of songwriting and a way to spotlight the same artists who play at Odie’s year-round. Bringing their talent to this world-class beach setting is a natural extension of what we love — connecting people through live music, whether that’s in Nashville or on the sand.”

You can sign up for the presale now, before tickets go on sale to the public March 6.

Megan Thee Stallion reflects on 31st birthday celebration: ‘A time was definitely had’

February 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Megan Thee Stallion has unlocked her 31st year of life, as well as a brand-new car.

The rapper, whose birthday was on Sunday, took to Instagram to give a glimpse of how she celebrated another trip around the sun. The post included photos of her in a revealing dress, posing with boyfriend Klay Thompson on a boat and a beach, and a blue Bentley, which appears to be her birthday gift from Klay.

“Aw man I was not ready for this birthday trip to be over,” Meg wrote in the caption. “A time was definitely had. THANK YOU BABY.”

Meg’s birthday getaway comes a week after she celebrated Klay’s 36th birthday with a party that included a performance by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

She previously spoke to People about the NBA player, whom she said unexpectedly came into her life after she prioritized self-love and mental health.

“I think that because finally I started being in a better mind space about myself and my life, and I had already been doing a lot of work to heal me,” she said. “I had been going to therapy, I had a bunch of activities that I started doing for myself; maybe God just opened up that space for me to have somebody that loved me right.”

“This is one of the first times that I’ve ever been just overly comfortable,” she added. “I’m comfy, babe!”

Charges filed against suspect in 2024 Taylor Swift concert bombing plot

February 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On Monday, the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office in Austria filed charges against a suspect in the thwarted plot to bomb Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in that city on Aug. 9, 2024.

The 21-year-old suspect is accused of “planning and preparing a terrorist attack,” “obtaining instructions online for constructing a … bomb” and of “receiving instruction from other IS members in the handling of explosives.” He’s also accused of attempting to buy guns and a hand grenade illegally, and of manufactured a small quantity of explosives.

In addition, the suspect is being accused of multiple other terrorist-related crimes, including promoting terrorist activities via Snapchat and other messenger services. The suspect, in custody since 2024, faces up to 20 years in prison.

While the plot failed, in part thanks to a tip from U.S. intelligence, Taylor’s three planned shows in Austria that year were canceled due to concerns for public safety.

Scorpions announce dates for new Las Vegas residency

February 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Scorpions are returning to Las Vegas.

The German rockers have announced dates for a brand-new residency, Scorpions – Coming Home to Las Vegas, at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the same venue where they headlined sold-out residencies in 2022, 2024 and 2025.

The new residency, with special guest Buckcherry, will consist of eight shows, beginning Sept. 17 and wrapping Oct. 3. A complete list of dates can be found at the-scorpions.com.

“Our residency in Las Vegas last year was pure rock ’n’ roll joy!! Unforgettable nights with fans from all over the world. That energy stayed with us, so coming back in 2026 just felt right” Scorpions frontman Klaus Meine said in a statement. “We can’t wait to return to Planet Hollywood and celebrate the music, the memories, and another round of rockin’ good times. Vegas … we’re gonna sting you again!”

A Scorpions fan club presale begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT, followed by a Citi presale on Wednesday at 12 p.m. PT. Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday at 10 a.m. PT.

Toadies announce new album, ’The Charmer’

February 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Toadies have announced a new album called The Charmer.

The eighth studio effort from the “Possum Kingdom” rockers is due out May 1. It was recorded with Steve Albini at the late In Utero engineer’s Electrical Audio studio in Chicago prior to his death in 2024.

“This album has been a long time in the works, and it’s such a joy to see it come together,” says frontman Vaden Lewis. “We went back to basics for this session: all analogue, live takes, high energy.”

Toadies have also announced a U.S. tour in support of The Charmer, running from April 16 in Buda, Texas, to June 17 in Phoenix. Tickets go sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit TheToadies.com.

Young the Giant announces US tour behind upcoming ’Victory Garden’ album

February 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Young the Giant has announced a U.S. tour in support of the band’s upcoming album, Victory Garden.

The trek kicks off May 24 in Las Vegas and will wrap up Aug. 9 in Indianapolis. Cold War Kids will also be on the bill while celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2006 debut album, Robbers & Cowards.

Almost monday will be opening the first half of the tour, while KennyHoopla will open the second.

Presales begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit YoungtheGiant.com.

Victory Garden, the follow-up to 2022’s American Bollywood, drops May 1. It includes the single “Different Kind of Love.”

The Who’s ‘Tommy’ to be rereleased in IMAX theaters

February 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The movie version of The Who’s rock opera Tommy is returning to theaters.

In celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary, Tommy is getting an exclusive two-day run in IMAX theaters, March 17 and 18.

Originally released in March 1975, Tommy, written and directed by Ken Russell, was based on The Who’s 1969 album of the same name.

The film follows a young boy named Tommy, who, after witnessing his father murder his mother’s lover, becomes deaf, dumb and blind. Despite this, he becomes an unlikely celebrity due to his pinball-playing skills and eventually inspires a cult following.

All members of The Who appeared in the film, with Roger Daltrey playing the title role. The cast also included Elton John, Eric Clapton, Ann-Margaret, Jack Nicholson, Oliver Reed and Tina Turner.

The film earned Ann-Margaret an Oscar nomination for best actress, while The Who’s Pete Townshend earned a nod for the score.

Tickets for the IMAX screenings are on sale now.

Listen to new Lana Del Rey song, ‘White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter’

February 17, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Lana Del Rey has premiered a new song called “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter.”

The track was produced with Jack Antonoff, who has worked with Del Rey on three of her previous albums. It was cowritten by Del Rey’s husband, Jeremy Dufrene, as well as her brother-in-law, Jason Pickens, and her sister, Chuck Grant.

Del Rey’s most recent album is 2023’s Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd. Her next album, which she said in 2025 would be called Stove, “is set for release in approximately three months,” according to a press release.

“More news to follow on this soon,” the release adds.

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