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‘Somebody pinch me!!!’ Olivia Rodrigo raves over duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After debuting “what’s wrong with me,” her new duet with Robert Smith of The Cure at the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, Olivia Rodrigo sent a note to fans saying that she still can’t get over the fact that she got to record with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.

“I actually cannot believe I got to do [my first feature on an album] with Robert Smith! Somebody pinch me!!!” Olivia wrote. “Robert has been soundtracking my life for as long as I can remember. He has written some of my favorite songs of all time. His music moves me & inspires me to a degree that is hard to put into words.”

“I’ve also been lucky enough to spend time with him over the last year & experience first hand his generosity & graciousness,” she continued. “I am in disbelieve that this song exists and I cannot wait for it to come out officially!”

“what’s wrong with me” is part of Olivia’s new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, which comes out on June 12. As previously reported, the album’s first two singles are The Cure coded: “drop dead” mentions The Cure song “Just Like Heaven,” while the second one is literally called “the cure.”

Olivia and Robert Smith first performed “Just Like Heaven” together — as well as another Cure hit, “Friday I’m In Love” — last year at the Glastonbury Festival. At the time, Olivia came onstage for her encore wearing a T-shirt that said, “You know all the words to ‘Just Like Heaven.'” It was an Easter egg for a “drop dead” lyric, months before anyone knew the album existed. Robert had written on the tee with Sharpie, “But do you?”

Earth, Wind & Fire releases ‘Greatest Hits’ on vinyl

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

To coincide with their new documentary, Earth, Wind & Fire has released a compilation album filled with the band’s biggest hits.

Earth, Wind & Fire Greatest Hits is out now digitally and on two-LP vinyl, with a limited-edition aquamarine vinyl being released Sept. 18 exclusively at Amazon. It is available for preorder now.

Earth, Wind & Fire Greatest Hits features such classic tracks as “September,” “Superstar,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Fantasy,” “After The Love Is Gone” and more.

And there’s more to come from Earth, Wind & Fire. Newly pressed vinyl editions of 1974’s Open Our Eyes, 1975’s That’s the Way of the World and 1979’s I Am, as well as the 2002 compilation The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire Remixes, will be released on July 17. All the albums will also be released digitally.

The new Earth, Wind & Fire documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Weight of The World), directed by Questlove, premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 3 and debuted Sunday on HBO. It is available now to stream on HBO Max.

Earth, Wind & Fire will next kick off a new leg of their Sing a Song All Night Long tour with Lionel Richie on June 24 in St. Paul, Minnesota. A complete list of dates can be found at EarthWindandFire.com.

Steve Miller, Nile Rodgers and more to present or perform at Songwriters Hall of Fame gala

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rocker Steve Miller and Chic’s Nile Rodgers are among the artists confirmed as performers and/or presenters at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala Thursday in New York City.

Other performers/presenters include The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik, Gavin DeGraw, actor Jeremy Renner, Descendants star Kylie Cantrall, singer Tamar Braxton and “Tell It to My Heart” singer Taylor Dayne.

KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. John Fogerty, who was inducted into the SHOF in 2005, will receive the Hall of Fame’s highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award.

Other 2026 inductees include Kenny Loggins; Alanis Morissette; Taylor Swift; Walter Afanasieff, who co-wrote multiple Mariah Carey hits; Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, who co-wrote hits for Beyoncé and Rihanna; and Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, who co-wrote some of Tina Turner’s biggest hits.

It is not known who will be presenting or performing in honor of which inductees.

Shaboozey ‘rides’ onto new ‘Rolling Stone’ cover

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Shaboozey “Rides Again” on the new digital cover of Rolling Stone.

In the new article, the “Tipsy (A Bar Song)” hitmaker reveals the inspiration for his new album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, which comes out July 31.

“It’s a revisionist Western challenging the norms of what you see in Westerns. It’s about this woman wanting to get revenge against a group of people who, honestly, are trying to do what they feel is right. A group of people who have been discarded and are just looking to survive, looking to fight back,” he tells Rolling Stone. “I was thinking about my past relationships with people I loved, and getting backstabbed, and still loving the person that backstabbed you. It all went into this project.”

The second new tune from the record, “Cowgirl,” came out on Friday.

Shaboozey launches his Outlaws Never Die Tour Sept. 8 in Phoenix.

Do we hate that Ariana Grande made us love her new #1 single?

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ariana Grande has scored another #1 debut.

“hate that i made you love me,” the first single from her upcoming album, petal, blooms in the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s her 10th #1 hit and her eighth to enter the chart at that position. She and Taylor Swift are now tied for the most #1 debut singles among female artists.

In addition, Ariana is now the only artist in history ever to have the first single released from each one of her albums debut in the top 10. Prior to “hate that i made you love me,” she hit the top 10 with the following singles:

Eternal Sunshine, “Yes, And?,” #1, 2024

Positions, “Positions,” #1, 2020

Thank U, Next, “Thank U, Next,” #1, 2018

Sweetener, “No Tears Left To Cry,” #3, 2018

Dangerous Woman, “Dangerous Woman,” #10, 2016

My Everything, “Problem” feat. Iggy Azalea, #3, 2014

Yours Truly, “The Way” feat. Mac Miller, #10, 2013

Ariana kicked off her Eternal Sunshine tour — her first since 2019 — on Saturday night in Oakland, California. She wrote on Instagram afterward, “it feels impossible to find the words at this time … so for now, just thank you. from the bottom of my heart. i love you all more than words can ever possibly say. and i missed you. thank you.”

Bob Dylan’s been digging deep into his catalog on new tour

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bob Dylan launched the latest leg of his North American tour last week, and he’s been adding some deep cuts to his set.

During his Saturday show at Chateau St. Michelle Winery Amphitheatre in Woodinville, Washington, Dylan opened the show with a performance of “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere” from 1975’s The Basement Tapes. It was the first time he’s performed the track live since November 2012, according to setlist.fm.

But that wasn’t the only time he dug deep into his catalog for his set. During opening night in Troutdale, Oregon, on June 4, Dylan performed “Baby, Won’t You Be My Baby,” a track from 2014’s compilation The Bootleg Series Vol. 11: The Basement Tapes Complete. It was the first time he’s ever performed the song live.

Dylan is set to play Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, and has dates confirmed through Aug. 1 in Nashville, Tennessee. A complete list of dates can be found at BobDylan.com.

‘Change My Mind’: Ella Langley blocks Riley Green on the ‘Billboard’ chart

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Riley Green’s collecting his seventh career #1 as “Change My Mind” climbs to the top of the Mediabase country airplay chart.

The news comes as the Alabama native’s just locked in the final piece of his total TV domination, having just wrapped his hosting gig on ABC’s CMA Fest special, which airs June 24 on ABC.

This spring, he made his acting debut in Marshals on CBS, and he’ll be a coach on NBC’s The Voice in the fall.

Ironically, Ella Langley is blocking Riley on Billboard Country Airplay this week, with “Be Her” grabbing its second week at #1; “Change My Mind” takes #2. Of course, Riley and Ella have two number ones together: “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do.”

His fourth studio album, That’s Just Me, is slated for Sept. 18.

Watch Madonna dance in a bathroom with Benedict Cumberbatch in new ‘Confessions II’ film

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Madonna’s new short film, Confessions II, which she premiered at the Tribeca Festival Friday night in New York City, is now on YouTube for your viewing pleasure — and half the pleasure is spotting the celebrity cameos sprinkled into the 10-minute short.

The movie has a loose plotline that involves Madonna being stalked by ninja-looking female paparazzi wearing masks and revealing clothing, holding cameras on poles with bright lights. The action moves from a house, to a field, to a car, to a club, to a bathroom and, finally, to a hotel room, where one of the paparazzi is unmasked as Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon. She ends the film by saying, “Cut, b****.”

The whole thing is set to a handful of tracks from Confessions II: “I Feel So Free,” “Good for the Soul,” “One Step Away,” “Bring Your Love,” “Danceteria” and “Read My Lips.”

When Madonna first gets to the club, we see Julia Garner — who was supposed to play Madonna in a biopic that was later put on hold — dressed like the Queen of Pop in the “Open Your Heart” video. Sabrina Carpenter also appears to sing with Madonna on their hit duet, “Bring Your Love.”

The action moves to the bathroom of the club, which is where the celebrity cameos really get crazy: Among the people dancing, doing scandalous things or watching other people do scandalous things are Kate Moss, Gwendoline Christie, Marty Supreme star Odessa A’zion, Richard E. Grant and Madonna’s old pal Debi Mazar, who she name-checks in the song “Danceteria.”

The most unexpected cameo, though, is a suit-wearing Benedict Cumberbatch, who dances with Madonna in the center of the action before lipsyncing the line, “Everybody get up and dance!”

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Bruce Springsteen cuts ribbon on the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruce Springsteen was on hand Saturday for the ribbon cutting at the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the campus of Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey.

“I took a short tour through the center the other day and when I came out, I was thrilled that I wasn’t dead,” Springsteen said in a speech, according to video posted to YouTube by the Asbury Park Press.

He thanked those who helped put together and support the building, and noted, “I’m particularly thrilled to be sharing this building with all this wonderful musical history and with so many of my artists, teachers, mentors, and heroes.”

“And I look at my work life as a very small link in a mighty chain,” he added. “And those who visit here will get a sense of that chain through the lives, work, and vision of all these historic, historic artists. I’m also glad and relieved that fans will now have another place to go instead of my house.”

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music is set to open to the public on Saturday. Tickets and more information can be found at SpringsteeenCenter.org.

The opening celebration included two concerts, dubbed Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us, at Monmouth University on June 4 and 5. The concerts featured performances by Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Public Enemy, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne and others.

According to setlist.fm, at Friday’s show Springsteen performed Elvis’ “Jailhouse Rock”; Bob Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released” with Crow; and Eddie Floyd’s “Raise Your Hand” with Stevie Van Zandt. He ended the set with his own track, “Land of Hope and Dreams.”

Sombr, John Rzeznik, Gavin DeGraw and more to present or perform at Songwriters Hall of Fame gala

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday in New York City, and one of her favorite current artists has just been announced as one of the evening’s performers and presenters: Sombr.

In addition to the “back to friends” singer, other performers and/or presenters at the event include John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls, Gavin DeGraw, Brandi Carlile, Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, CHIC’s Nile Rodgers, rock legend Steve Miller, actor Jeremy Renner, Descendants star Kylie Cantrall, singer Tamar Braxton and “Tell It to My Heart” singer Taylor Dayne.

This year’s inductees include Alanis Morissette; Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS; Kenny Loggins; Walter Afanasieff, who co-wrote multiple Mariah Carey hits; Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, who co-wrote “Baby,” “Umbrella” and “Single Ladies”; and Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, who co-wrote some of Tina Turner’s biggest hits.

Plus, RAYE will receive the Hal David Starlight Award, an honor given to young songwriters who are making “a significant impact” with their original songs. Rock legend John Fogerty will receive the Hall of Fame’s highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award.

It is not known who will be presenting or performing in honor of which inductees.

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