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Charlie Puth duets with Simon & Garfunkel’s Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon at Madison Square Concert

May 30, 2026 by WDNY Radio

In his online role as “Professor Puth,” Charlie Puth is usually the teacher, but Friday night at New York’s Madison Square Garden, he was the pupil.

Charlie brought out Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Art Garfunkel — who with Paul Simon made up the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel — as a special guest. “He learned how to make his records from me and Paul. Producing, singing,” Art said of Charlie. “You’re my student.”

“I am your student,” Charlie confirmed. “I’m serious. I’m not just saying that because all these wonderful people are here. The reason why I’m here right now is because of the music you’ve written with Paul. It’s amazing.”

Art, 84, then talked about the shifting popularity of various Simon & Garfunkel songs. “They all have their lifespans, but ‘The Boxer’ stays well loved,” he noted, before he and Charlie began duetting on the song. “The Boxer,” with its signature “lie-la-lie” chorus, was released in 1969 and reached the top 10.

It’s worth noting that “Carla’s Song,” a track on Harry Styles’ latest album, was inspired by another famous Simon & Garfunkel song, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

In addition to Art, Charlie also brought out a few other guests during the show. He and Jimmy Fallon teamed up to sing “Africa” by Toto, and rapper Busta Rhymes showed up to perform his songs “Break Ya Neck” and “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See,” and his verse on Chris Brown’s “Look at Me Now.” Gospel legend Kirk Franklin also joined Charlie to sing “I Smile,” “Lean on Me” and “Stomp.”

Music Notes: Megan Thee Stallion, Kehlani and more

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Megan Thee Stallion debuted the latest drop from her Hot Girl Summer swimwear line Thursday during the 2026 Paraiso Miami Swim Week. She closed the show in a brown-and-white swirl-patterned one-piece, which she wore with a sleek high ponytail.

Days after celebrating his Sept. 14 birthday, Nas will perform at Riot Fest 2026. Slick Rick and Afroman are also on the lineup for the show, which is scheduled to take place Sept. 18-20 at Douglass Park in Chicago. Tickets are currently on sale.

Kehlani isn’t only touring North America: She’s also performing in Europe and the U.K. She’s added seven shows to her schedule, with dates now set in Berlin, Brussels, Paris, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, London and Manchester. An artist presale starts Monday, with general ticket sales beginning Wednesday at kehlaniworldtour.com.

Ye has an upcoming show at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium which organizers believe could set records. According to Variety, ILS Vision is organizing the event along with TemaCC. ILS Vision founder Erdem Karahan told Turkish media that 75,000 have been sold so far. “If we reach 99,000 [people in the audience], Istanbul will have broken the world record for the largest single concert,” Karahan said, according to Variety. Ye is also set to perform in the Netherlands, Italy and the Czech Republic.

A Different World has received a Netflix release date. The series debuts to the streamer on Sept. 24. It stars Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah Wayne, the youngest daughter of Whitley and Dwayne. A new generation joins her at Hillman College for this show that’s “set against the rituals, humor, and nuances of an HBCU,” according to its official description.

‘Who’s your favorite Beatle?’ Paul McCartney goes on a ‘Chicken Shop Date’

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Paul McCartney has submitted himself to the experience of Chicken Shop Date, and the results are now available to watch on YouTube.

In the YouTube series, host Amelia Dimoldenberg eats fried chicken and fries while Sir Paul munches on vegan chicken nuggets and answers a variety of quirky questions.

McCartney was asked to recall the time he set a condom on fire in Hamburg, Germany, whether he’d ever get a tattoo, and how often he thinks Amelia should go to the dentist. She then hit him with perhaps the most outlandish question of all.

“Who’s your favorite Beatle?” Amelia asked.

After noting that there’s “only one left” besides himself, McCartney replied, “Now, currently it’s Ringo. During the Beatles, I think we all used to look up to John, ’cause he was like the leader, even though there wasn’t an officially a leader of the group.”

“He was very witty and he was great to have in the group,” he continued. “I think all of us might’ve said John was our favorite Beatle.”

McCartney also told a heartwarming story about his late wife, Linda McCartney. He said he once heard that Greek billionaire Aristotle Onassis gave his wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis a bracelet inscribed with “JILY,” which stood for “Jackie I Love You.” That inspired him to get Linda a bracelet that read “LILY,” for “Linda I Love You.”

“Oh, that’s gorgeous. Wow, that’s very thoughtful of you,” Amelia responded. “She’s a lovely girl,” McCartney responded.

Among the other topics the two discussed were whether Sir Paul has ever autographed someone’s butt, the last time he did a headstand, how many guitars he owns, gardening tips and whether Amelia should start taking drugs.

“Depends,” says McCartney. “We’ll talk.”

‘Heated Rivalry,’ but make it platonic: Michael Bublé & Drew Scott team for Canadian hockey show

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It’s a show about two guys and Canadian hockey, but it’s family-friendly.

Michael Bublé and his pal Drew Scott of the show Property Brothers will be the stars of a new Prime Video series called Hometown Giants. The two stars are minority owners of the Vancouver Giants, a major junior hockey league featuring players ages 16-20, which serves as a talent pool for the NHL.

The six-episode series will follow the young players as they face “constant pressure, sacrifice and life-changing decisions.” It will debut this fall.

According to Northeast Now, the first episode finds Michael and Drew calling their pal and fellow Canadian, Ryan Reynolds, for advice about buying into the struggling Giants. Ryan went through a similar experience when he purchased a Welsh soccer team for his docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham. Michael said Ryan’s reaction was: “What are you doing, idiots? You know what you’re getting into?”

“All Canadian celebrities, they buy a sports team, that’s just what we do,” Michael continued. “His advice was, ‘Don’t do it.’”

Olivia Rodrigo Fan Day set for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Rodrigo isn’t yet in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but she has participated in a few of its induction ceremonies. Now, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has arranged an entire day just for Liv’s fans.

To celebrate the release of her new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, on June 12, the Cleveland, Ohio, landmark is hosting Olivia Rodrigo Fan Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. Fans who visit that day will get a free button and “special gift from Olivia.”

While you’re there, you can see her looks from Saturday Night Live in 2023 and the 2022 induction ceremony honoring Carly Simon. You can also hear the new album played throughout the museum, create an Olivia playlist keychain, share your favorite lyric on the fan wall and take a photo in front of a display of her most memorable lyrics.

Plus, there’s an Olivia Rodrigo trivia contest with prizes and a nonstop loop of her speeches and performances at the Rock Hall inductions and her Saturday Night Live appearances. She most recently participated in an induction in November, where she played the White Stripes song “We’re Going to Be Friends” in honor of her musical idol, Jack White, who was being inducted that night.

Speaking of musical idols, you can learn more about the inductees who have influenced Olivia, including the White Stripes, The Cure, Carly Simon, Sheryl Crow and more, while at the museum.

Kansas, Steve Hackett, Asia playing 2027 Cruise to the Edge concert cruise

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Kansas, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and Asia are among the artists performing on the 2027 Cruise to the Edge.

The prog-themed concert cruise sets sail from Miami on April 2 and will make stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, as well as Harvest Caye, Belize, before returning April 8.

“This isn’t just a cruise,” the Cruise to the Edge website reads. “It’s a Progressive Rock odyssey across sunlit seas, where legendary artists, intimate venues, and stunning concert cruise destinations collide in a festival unlike any other.”

For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit CruisetotheEdge.com.

Nashville notes: The Highwomen ‘Live’ + Zach John King’s ‘Beneath the Pines’

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

“Comes with the Country” is the latest release from “Long Live Country” hitmaker Shane Profitt. He plays the Chevy Vibes Stage June 5 at CMA Fest, before joining Luke Bryan on his Word on the Street Tour June 11 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Highwomen’s Live at The Gorge 2023 album is out now, ahead of their performance at the venue on Sunday. Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires and Natalie Hemby have also released a new live video for “Redesigning Women.”

Zach John King’s new song, “Beneath the Pines,” follows his Grand Ole Opry debut last Saturday. Six dates on his upcoming Get to Drinkin Tour have already sold out.

Shinedown premieres video for ‘EI8HT’ song, ‘Young Again’

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Shinedown has premiered the video for “Young Again,” a track off the band’s just-released new album, EI8HT.

The clip cuts between the band performing in a field and footage of kids running around and playing with each other, which fits with the nostalgic, Breakfast Club-referencing lyrics.

You can watch the “Young Again” video on YouTube.

EI8HT, the aptly titled eighth Shinedown album and the follow-up to 2022’s Planet Zero, dropped Friday. It also includes the singles “Dance, Kid, Dance,” “Three Six Five,” “Searchlight,” “Killing Fields” and “Safe and Sound.”

Shinedown is currently on a U.S. tour, which continues Saturday in Tampa, Florida.

Grateful Dead, Chicago, Rod Stewart and more: Celebrate the Spirit of ’76 with new vinyl reissues

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Fifty years ago, America celebrated its 200th birthday — and a lot of great albums were released.

That’s why Rhino Records has launched a Spirit of ’76 vinyl reissue campaign, with independent record stores carrying new editions of 23 albums that first arrived in 1976. It gets underway July 17 with the release of Bad Company’s Run with the Pack, Black Sabbath’s Technical Ecstasy, the Faces’ Snakes and Ladders/The Best of Faces and the Ramones’ self-titled debut.

On July 24, releases include X, the Grammy-winning album by Chicago; the Grateful Dead’s live album Steal Your Face; Linda Ronstadt’s Hasten Down the Wind; The J. Geils Band’s live album Blow Your Face Out; Todd Rundgren’s Faithful; and Rod Stewart’s A Night on the Town.

The campaign ends July 31 with Jethro Tull’s M.U. – The Best of Jethro Tull, the Ramones’ Live at the Roxy, 1976, War’s Greatest Hits and ZZ Top’s World Wide Texas Tour.

Lauren Alaina is ‘Better Off’ than the girl she used to be

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

When Lauren Alaina hears her new song, she can’t help but think about how far her life has come.

“I wrote ‘Better Off’ from the perspective of a girl who finally realizes she didn’t lose anything by being cheated on … in a lot of ways, she ended up much better off,” she says. “It’s full of sass and attitude, but underneath it all, it’s really about growth and knowing your worth.”

“I’m in such a beautiful season of life now with my husband and daughter,” she adds, “and this song feels like finally closing the door on a different stage of my life.”

“Better Off” is the latest track from Lauren’s new album, Stages, which drops Aug. 28. It also includes her top-25 hit with Chase Matthew, “All My Exes,” and the previously released “Raining Whiskey.”

After heading out on the Songs of Summer trek with Darius Rucker, Lauren’s set to launch The Stages Tour Oct. 1 in Milwaukee.

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