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A$AP Rocky named Chanel brand ambassador

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

A$AP Rocky attends The 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards at American Museum of Natural History on November 03, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

A$AP Rocky is working with yet another fashion brand: He’s been announced as a house ambassador for the fashion house Chanel.

“Rocky is an incredible artist who puts his heart and soul into every project he’s involved in, in addition to being an incredible human being,” Chanel’s creative director, Matthieu Blazy, said in a statement, per Elle. “Musician, actor, father, friend…he brings so much to the table and always delivers with kindness. We are thrilled to welcome him to Chanel and I’m thrilled to work together again.”

“Matthieu’s imagination is pushing fashion forward. His designs feel both sensitive and strong, they’re grounded in reality but at the same time, always invite one to wonder. I’m so excited to see him at Chanel,” adds Rocky, who stars alongside Margaret Qualley in a new short film from Chanel.

It captures Rocky as he wakes up in bed beside Qualley, who rushes to take the subway in New York City. Rocky secretly follows her, crossing various obstacles to get to her and propose.

Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2026 show is set to debut Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.

Chanel is the latest brand Rocky has worked with. He’s been named the creative director for Ray-Ban and Puma’s partnership with Formula 1, among other things.

Elton John’s holiday single steps into Platinum

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Elton John‘s holiday song “Step Into Christmas” was released way back in 1973, but it has finally been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

“Step Into Christmas” has re-entered Billboard‘s Holiday Airplay chart every year over the past decade and has returned to the U.K. singles chart every year since 2011. Last year, a new video was created for the song, starring Cara Delevingne as Elton.

Elton has posted a video poking fun at how ubiquitous “Step Into Christmas” becomes each holiday season: In it, he’s in his kitchen, and every time he opens something — a drawer, the oven, a cabinet, the refrigerator — the song starts playing, prompting him to scream in horror.

In other Elton news, Monday, Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, and he’s announced in an email to fans that all donations to his Elton John AIDS Foundation will be tripled on this day.

“I lost hundreds of friends to AIDS. I built a chapel in my home so I’d never forget them. But the real danger is that the world has already forgotten,” he writes. “Every single minute, someone dies of AIDS-related causes. This is happening right now. On our watch.”

“It’s not because we lack the tools … What’s missing is the global attention and political will, but I’ve seen compassion move mountains before, and I believe it can again,” he notes. “You’ve stood by me for decades, and this World AIDS Day, I’m asking if you will stand with me and my Foundation to ensure no one is left behind.”

The Pretty Reckless premieres ‘Where Are You Christmas?’ video

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The Pretty Reckless has premiered the video for their new version of “Where Are You Christmas?,” which frontwoman Taylor Momsen originally sang as a child actress in the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

The clip begins with footage from Momsen’s appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno when she was just 7 years old as a now-adult Taylor decorates a Christmas tree. As the song kicks in, it then transitions to Momsen rocking out with her band on a holiday-themed stage.

You can watch the video on YouTube.

“Where Are You Christmas?” appears on The Pretty Reckless’ new holiday EP, Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas. Momsen also just performed it during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

As for The Pretty Reckless’ non-holiday material, the band put out a new single called “For I Am Death” in August, which hit #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

The B-52s announce new 2026 Las Vegas residency dates

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The B-52s are returning to Las Vegas in 2026.

The band has announced three new shows at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, taking place April 22, 24 and 25. The residency has the band performing some of their biggest hits, including “Rock Lobster,” “Private Idaho,” “Roam” and “Love Shack.”

A Citi presale for tickets begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. PT.

The B-52s launched their Vegas residency in May 2023. Although they wrapped a farewell tour in January of that year, they have continued to play shows, including hitting the road with Devo on the Cosmic De-Evolution tour. The two acts are set to bring the show to the U.K. this summer for two dates, June 20 in London and June 21 in Manchester.

A complete list of dates can be found at TheB52s.com.

Ozzy Osbourne’s chimpanzee paintings to go on display

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Ozzy Osbourne‘s charity paintings for the organization Save the Chimps are going up for display at the Spectrum Miami art fair.

The paintings were created by the late Prince of Darkness and completed with brushstrokes from the chimp residents of the Save the Chimps sanctuary. The pieces went up for auction on July 17, just days before Ozzy’s death on July 22.

“I paint because it gives me peace of mind, but I don’t sell my paintings,” Ozzy said at the time. “I’ve made an exception with these collaborations as it raises money for Save the Chimps, a sanctuary for hundreds of apes rescued from labs, roadside zoos and wildlife traffickers.”

Spectrum Miami takes place Wednesday through Sunday, coinciding with Ozzy’s birthday on Dec. 3. The fair will be offering limited-edition prints, as well as scarves and T-shirts displaying the artwork.

“Chimps are our closest relatives in the animal world, and I’m proud of Ozzy for summoning the energy to support them during his last months, despite his health challenges,” Sharon Osbourne says in a new statement. “The original paintings raised much needed funds for the sanctuary, and the prints, scarves and t-shirts will give even more fans the opportunity to help.”

2026 ACM Awards will return to Sin City

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The 2026 edition of the Academy of Country Music Awards is heading back to Sin City.

The 61st annual ACMs will take place May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and will stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. Tickets will go on sale early next year.

The Academy of Country Music Awards marked its 60th anniversary this year with a ceremony hosted by Reba McEntire in Frisco, Texas. The big winners included Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton, Old Dominion and Brooks & Dunn.

Florence + the Machine, Fontaines D.C. among 2026 Reading & Leeds headliners

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Florence + the Machine and Fontaines D.C. are among the headliners for Reading & Leeds 2026.

The twin U.K. festivals take place simultaneously over the same weekend: Aug. 27 to Aug. 30. The initial bill also includes sombr and Role Model.

The full lineup will be revealed at a later date. For more info, visit ReadingFestival.com and LeedsFestival.com.

You can also catch Florence + the Machine touring the U.S. starting in April in support of their new album, Everybody Scream.

Styx & Chicago announce dates for summer tour

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Styx and Chicago are teaming up for a new summer tour.

The bands have announced dates for The Windy Cities Tour – All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour. It’s set to begin July 13 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and wrap Sept. 6 in Los Angeles.

“We are excited about the summer tour,” Chicago’s trumpeter Lee Loughnane says in a statement. “Chicago has never toured with Styx before so it’s going to be a lot of fun, we’re looking forward to it.”

“In my early days of live performing I had several mentors who were kind enough to let me join in and play with them despite not being able to read charts,” adds Styx singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw. “By the time Chicago released their first album, I had enough experience to begin learning their amazing music on my own. Now, the idea of Styx touring with Chicago is a major thrill all on its own. We can’t wait to spend the summer with them!”

Various ticket presales will begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

A complete list of dates can be found at styxworld.com and chicagotheband.com.

On This Day, Dec. 1, 1944: The Doors drummer John Densmore is born

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, Dec. 1, 1944…

John Paul Densmore, drummer of the rock band The Doors, was born in Los Angeles, California.

Densmore co-founded The Doors in 1965 along with frontman Jim Morrison, guitarist Robby Kreiger and keyboardist Ray Manzarek. They released their self-titled debut in 1967, which featured their breakthrough single “Light My Fire.” Both the album and the song were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry.

The Doors released six studio albums and in addition to “Light My Fire,” are known for such classic tunes as “L.A. Woman,” “Riders on the Storm,” “Break on Through (To the Other Side),” “Hello, I Love You” and more.

Following the 1971 death of Morrison, Densmore has been the member of the band to veto any attempts to license The Doors’ music for commercial purposes. He even went to court to protect the use of the band’s name and music. Densmore also teamed with the Morrison estate to stop Kreiger and Manzarek from touring under The Doors’ name.

Densmore was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Doors in 1993.

Luke Combs releasing new song on Dec. 5

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

You may be bummed about returning to work after a four-day break, but at least we have a new Luke Combs song to look forward to this week.

Luke confirmed that his new song “Giving Her Away” will be out on Friday, Dec. 5, in an Instagram post of him performing a decent chunk of the tune. It’s a touching tune written from the perspective of a guy talking to his future father-in-law on his wedding day. The chorus goes, “I’m giving her my name and you’re giving her away.”

Some fans believe that the fact that Luke has chosen to record this song indicates that the baby he and his wife, Nicole, are expecting is a girl.

It’s not clear if “Giving Her Away” will be on Luke’s new album, which is due early next year. So far from the album, we’ve heard the songs “Back In the Saddle,” “Days Like These,” “15 Minutes” and “My Kinda Saturday Night.”

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