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Three Days Grace’s ‘Animal I Have Become’ joins Spotify Billions Club

March 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Three Days Grace’s “Animal I Have Become” has become the band’s latest entry into the Spotify Billions Club.

The 2006 single marks the second 3DG song to reach the 1 billion stream milestone, following “I Hate Everything About You.” According to a press release, Three Days Grace is now the only Canadian band to have 1 billion streams on Spotify with two different songs.

“On the back of a bus in Germany, what started as a dissonant riff and a nod to the Beatles became ‘Animal I Have Become,'” Three Days Grace says in a statement. “What began as a raw idea on the road for a band from a small town like Norwood grew into a song that connected with millions around the world. Seeing it now join the billions club — and becoming the only Canadian band with two songs there — is pretty incredible.”

Three Days Grace is currently on tour in support of their latest album, 2025’s Alienation. It’s the band’s first record with their revamped two-vocalist lineup featuring returning frontman Adam Gontier and longtime singer Matt Walst.

Don Toliver reveals he’s working on new album

March 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It’s been less than two months since Don Toliver released his latest album, Octane, and he’s already cooking up some new music. During a conversation with Billboard at South by Southwest, he revealed that he’s working on his next album.

Don said his creative juices have been on a high due to all that’s going on his life, hence the reason he’s been in the studio.

“I just feel like right now if I don’t put out anything, I just need to capture this moment because it’s a lot going on in my life,” he said. “Both when I was making this album and when it came out… it’s just fueling me to want to be as creative as I can possibly be.”

He adds that his desire to grow and evolve as an artist remains, though he has to balance that with quality time with his loved ones.

“Even with the balance of just trying to make as much time as I can for my family, I still want to make sure that I fulfill my duties as an artist and as a creator,” Don said. “As somebody who really tries to push things forward… to continue to create.”

He is set to kick off his Octane tour in May.

Chris Young brings Famous Friends to midtown Nashville

March 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

“Famous Friends” will soon be more than Chris Young’s #1 hit from 2021 — it’ll also be the name of his new Nashville sports bar.

Famous Friends won’t be located on Lower Broadway near most of the other country stars’ bars, however. It’ll call Demonbreun St. in midtown Nashville home.

“I’m very excited for Famous Friends to be open in Nashville!” Chris tells Billboard. “I have been working on this as a passion project for a while now. A sports bar that will be Nashville famous for a reason. Something completely different where you can bring all your friends for a great time!”

Look for more details about Famous Friends’ opening date to be announced soon.

Death Cab for Cutie announces new album, ‘I Built You a Tower’

March 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Death Cab for Cutie has announced a new album called I Built You a Tower.

The 11th studio effort from the “I Will Follow You into the Dark” outfit is due out June 5. It’s the follow-up to 2022’s Asphalt Meadows.

The first single is called “Riptides,” and is out now alongside a video, which you can watch streaming on YouTube.

“‘Riptides’ is about the challenge of dealing with personal struggles as the world around us experiences tragedy and loss on an unfathomable scale,” says frontman Ben Gibbard. “And how when these two elements intertwine themselves in our psyches, it feels utterly paralyzing.”

Death Cab for Cutie will launch a U.S. tour in July.

Here’s the I Built You a Tower track list:

“Full of Stars”
“Punching the Flowers”
“Pep Talk”
“I Built You a Tower (A)”
“Envy the Birds”
“Stone Over Water”
“How Heavenly a State”
“Trap Door”
“Riptides”
“The Flavor of Metal”
“I Built You a Tower (B)”

Elton John’s star-studded Oscar viewing party raises $10.6 million for his AIDS Foundation

March 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Elton John’s star-studded Oscar viewing party raises .6 million for his AIDS Foundation

Elton John’s star-studded Oscar viewing party raises $10.6 million for his AIDS Foundation — Elton John attends during Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 34th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 15, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Elton John AIDS Foundation)

Elton John’s annual Oscar viewing party, a fundraiser for his AIDS Foundation, took in $10.6 million Sunday night in West Hollywood.

The party featured Grammy-winning singer Lola Young as the musical entertainment, and included a cocktail reception, dinner and an auction where guests bid on an Elton John pinball machine, dinner with Elton and his husband David Furnish, jewelry, art photography, Rolex watches and a painting that was created live while Elton played a solo piano version of “Tiny Dancer.”

Guests at the event included Olympic star Alysa Liu, Dua Lipa and her fiancé Callum Turner, Fran Drescher, JC Chasez of *NSYNC, Brandi Carlile, Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes, Adam Lambert, Melissa McCarthy, Patricia Arquette, Tiffany Haddish, Yungblud, Donatella Versace, Bernie Taupin, Damiano David and his fiancée Dove Cameron, Keke Palmer and many more.

Over the years, Elton’s viewing party has raised over $125 million for the Foundation’s efforts to end AIDS. On Sunday night, Elton thanked his guests, adding, “We have a lot of work to do, still, but we’re gonna fight on. You know, I said I will never rest until this is finished. Well, I’m not gonna rest until it’s finished, and you’ve been a huge part of that.”

Rod Stewart extends Las Vegas residency with six new shows

March 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rod Stewart is once again headed back to Las Vegas.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced a new set of dates for his Las Vegas residency, The Encore Shows, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

The new dates consist of six shows running from Aug. 18-29.

A Citi presale for tickets begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, followed by a fan club presale on Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time. Presales for Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, Live Nation and Ticketmaster begin Thursday at 10 a.m. local time.

Tickets then go on sale to the general public starting Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Stewart launched The Encore Shows in 2025. It followed his successful previous Caesars Palace residency, Rod Stewart: The Hits, which launched in 2011 and ran for over 13 years.

In addition to Las Vegas, Stewart has several U.S. shows scheduled in 2026. His next concert is happening April 15 in Knoxville, Tennessee. A complete list of dates can be found at RodStewart.com.

The Strokes headlining 2026 Just Like Heaven festival

March 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Strokes are headlining the 2026 Just Like Heaven festival, taking place August 22 in Pasadena, California.

The bill also includes LCD Soundsystem, Dayglow, The Rapture, Feist and Matt and Kim.

“We are looking forward to getting back to Pasadena to play at the Just Like Heaven Festival later this summer,” says Strokes bassist Nikolai Fraiture in a statement.

Tickets go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. PT. For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit JustLikeHeavenFest.com.

You can also catch The Strokes at upcoming festivals including Coachella, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands and Shaky Knees.

Queen’s Brian May makes surprise appearance at Benson Boone’s Birmingham show

March 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Queen’s Brian May made a surprise appearance during pop star Benson Boone’s set at the 2025 Coachella Festival in Indio, California, and he did again at Boone’s Sunday concert in Birmingham, England.

May came out during Boone’s encore, joining him on guitar for Queen classics “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions,” as well as Boone’s hit track “Beautiful Things.”

“While (sic) lotta fun with Benson Boone last night,” May wrote on Instagram. “His show is sensational – I just provided a little icing on the cake.”

May added, “Gotta say pure fun and adrenaline are just one reason I wanna spend my weekend in Birmingham.” He then went on to explain several other reasons, including it being a “big challenge to step into this massive production and deliver,” noting he likes to be challenged “even though it makes me nervous.”

He wrote that Boone’s band is incredible and that the singer “is not only an awesome performer but one of the most genuine, thoughtful and generous people I’ve ever met.” Plus, May explained that his appearance “was a chance for my grandchildren to share a moment and experience what my life has been like.”

May praised Boone for returning to the U.K. for just one show to fulfill a promise to fans after he had to cancel a show three months prior due to vocal issues.

He also said he was thrilled by the reaction of the crowd.

“To be greeted with that ROAR from a Birmingham audience was beyond priceless – I felt that old love – Queen had such great times in Birmingham,” he wrote. “Great days ! I feel lucky.”

Appetite for acceleration: Guns N’ Roses playing show ahead of F1 Miami Grand Prix

March 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Guns N’ Roses are hopping off the “Nightrain” and picking up a different mode of transportation for an upcoming show.

The “Welcome to the Jungle” rockers will be playing the official Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix kickoff concert, taking place April 30 at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.

Members of GN’R’s Nightrain fan club will have access to a presale beginning Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. ET.

For all ticket info, visit GunsNRoses.com.

The F1 Miami Grand Prix takes place May 1-3.

GN’R will play a previously announced show at the Hard Rock Live on May 5 before headlining the Welcome to Rockville festival on May 7 in Daytona Beach. They’ll launch a full U.S. tour in July.

On this Day, March 16, 1954: Heart’s Nancy Wilson was born

March 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On this Day, March 16, 1954…

Nancy Wilson, one half of the rock duo Heart, was born in San Francisco, California.

Nancy and her older sister Ann, along with Roger Fisher and Steve Fossen, formed Heart in 1973. They were later joined by Michael Derosier and Howard Leese, and released their debut album, Dreamboat Annie, in 1975, which featured future Heart classics “Crazy on You” and “Magic Man.”

The group went on to sell over 35 million records and landed two #1 singles: “These Dreams” and “Alone,” along with top-40 singles “Barracuda,” “What About Love,” “Never,” “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You” and more.

The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

Nancy and sister Ann also formed the acoustic group Lovemongers, which released the EP Battle of Evermore in 1992 and the full-length album Whirlygig in 1997. Nancy also released several solo albums; the most recent, You and Me, came out in 2021.

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