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Olivia Rodrigo reveals her dream job on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

October 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Rodrigo was the star of the show on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night.

The pop star kicked off the show in a skit with Jimmy Kimmel and his family. In the clip, Jimmy, his wife, Molly, and their children, Jane and Billy, are on their way to school when Jimmy surprised the others by picking up a “hitchhiker” that just so happened to be Olivia.

“Do you guys mind if I hitch a ride to school with you guys” the “vampire” singer asked as she climbed into the car.

After she wasall buckled in, the group chatted about their favorite songs of Olivia’s, to which Billy answered “get him back,” prompting Molly to ask, “What do you want to do when you get him back?”

“Punch him in the penis,” Bill answered matter of factly.

Kimmel ended the ride with a few words of wisdom for the singer, telling her, “Olivia, this was fun, but I do feel compelled to tell you that it’s not safe to hitchhike, and you’re lucky we came along, and I hope you don’t do that again.”

“Yeah. I’m sorry, I just — I don’t have any driver’s license,” she quipped.

Later, during the sit down interview portion of the show, the “drivers license” songstress admitted that had she not blown up as a singer she would have loved to be a babysitter.

“That’s one of my biggest dreams that I’ve never accomplished,” she said. “I really would love to be a babysitter. I love kids. If you ever are in the market for a babysitter, hit me up.”

To cap off the show she performed “ballad of a homeschooled girl” from her latest album GUTS.

Britney Spears’ music earns Gold, Platinum awards amid release of memoir

October 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

People may want to read Britney Spears‘ new memoir, The Woman in Me, for all the sordid details, but let’s not forget what made her famous in the first place: her music. The RIAA celebrated her hit-packed catalog on October 24, the day the book dropped, by announcing a slew of new Gold and Platinum certifications for Brit.

Among the certifications were awards for her albums Circus, Blackout and In the Zone, certified for sales of 3 million copies, 2 million copies and 3 million copies, respectively.

Most of her biggest hits also got new awards, including:

“Toxic” — 6 million copies

“Womanizer” — 5 million copies

“… Baby One More Time” — 5 million copies

“Circus” — 5 million copies

“Gimme More” — 4 million copies

“Oops! … I Did it Again” — 3 million copies

“3” — 3 million copies

“Work B****” — 2 million copies

“Piece of Me” — 2 million copies

Britney’s duet with Madonna, “Me Against the Music,” only earned a Gold certification from the RIAA, for sales of half a million copies, while signature Brit hits like “I’m a Slave for U,” “Everytime,” “Lucky” and “(You Drive Me) Crazy” were only certified for sales of 1 million copies each.

Keith Richards on a Rolling Stones hologram tour: “I’m pretty sure that it is bound to happen”

October 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

In a September interview with WSJ Magazine, The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger revealed that he would be open to the band living on with a hologram tour after they’re all gone. Now his bandmate Keith Richards has weighed in on the idea.

“Well, I certainly wouldn’t rule it out. I’m pretty sure that it is bound to happen,” he told Apple Music 1’s Matt Wilkinson. “Do I want it? Now, that’s another thing. But I don’t know if I want to hang around that long enough, man. But at the same time, it won’t be up to me, will it?”

Richards also talked about the band’s new album, Hackney Diamonds, which features Paul McCartney on the song “Bite My Head Off.” Keith says “it was about bloody time” McCartney recorded a tune with them.

“I’ve known Paul for 60 years, just about. Although him and John (Lennon) did do a few backup vocals with us in the ’60s,” he says. “Great fun to play with. At the end of it, I just said, ’Well, that’s just like the old days.’”

In a previous interview with The Telegraph, Richards revealed he’s not a big fan of contemporary music — and he explained why in an interview with The Independent.

“The only way to cut a band is to put the boys in a room and play, and look in each other’s eyeballs,” he says. “Don’t get me going on modern-day music. Push-button drums and everything synthesized. Digital recording is a one-way toilet.”

Jack White joins TikTok

October 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Not even a seven nation army could hold Jack White back from TikTok.

The White Stripes frontman launched his own account on the video sharing app on Tuesday, October 24, with the handle @OfficialJackWhite. Followers will be treated to “exclusive content and a variety of updates on all things Jack White, The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather, consisting of clips from live shows, archival interviews, and more.”

Prior to his plunge into TikTok, White had actually been cutting down his social media presence, having deactivated his account on what was then known as Twitter after it was purchased by Elon Musk in 2022.

Music notes: Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and more

October 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Jennifer Lopez spent her weekend supporting fellow musicians Usher and Adele in Las Vegas. In an Instagram Reel posted Monday, Jennifer shared moments from her Vegas experience. She attended Usher’s My Way residency on Friday, then Adele’s Weekends With Adele show on Saturday. “Until next time Vegas…,” Jennifer captioned her video.

Mariah Carey is remembering her late father on his birthday. The singer posted a photo to her Instagram Story honoring her father, Alfred Roy Carey, who died at age 72 in 2002. In the photo, Mariah looks to the sky while holding a sunflower to her chest. “Sunflowers for Alfred Roy,” she wrote on the photo.

Happy first birthday to Christina Perri‘s daughter Pixie. The singer celebrated the occasion by throwing a fairy-filled birthday bash for the young girl, inspired by the whimsical nature of her name. The party also served as a celebration of Christina’s new lullaby album, songs for pixie. Each guest received a copy of the record as a party favor.

Jada Pinkett Smith sent congratulations Britney Spears‘ way to celebrate the release of Spears’ new memoir, The Woman in Me. “Welcome to the ‘Bad A** Women Memoir Club,'” Jada wrote alongside a throwback video on Instagram. “I can’t WAIT to read your book Britney and I’m sending you love on your pub day … congrats.”

James Hetfield announces book-signing event in between Metallica St. Louis concerts

October 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Metallica‘s James Hetfield will be signing copies of the new book Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield during an event at St. Louis’ Left Bank Books on November 4.

The signing will take place in between ‘Tallica’s two shows at St. Louis’ The Dome at America’s Center on November 3 and 5.

Messengers is set to be officially released on November 21. The 400-page book includes photos of Hetfield’s personal guitar collection alongside passages on what each instrument means to him.

For more info, visit Metallica.com.

The St. Louis concerts are part of Metallica’s M72 world tour supporting the band’s new album, 72 Seasons.

Cher says Tina Turner asked her for advice about leaving Ike

October 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Cher and the late Tina Turner were good friends, and not just because they were both global pop superstars. It turns out they bonded over the toxicity in their respective first marriages — so much so that Tina asked Cher for advice on ending hers.

“We had kind of a special relationship — both of us were younger when we were married and both of our husbands were pretty much the boss,” Cher tells Extra. She’s quick to note that her husband Sonny Bono wasn’t abusive in the way Tina’s husband Ike Turner was to her. But, Cher says, “He was very much the boss, and wasn’t too interested in my opinions about anything.”

Cher and Sonny split in 1974. Tina and Ike were still married when Tina appeared on Cher’s TV show; Cher says, “She just wanted to know … how did I leave? And I said, ‘I just walked out.’”

In 1976, Tina left Ike, famously running away with only 36 cents and a gas credit card in her pocket.

Cher also spoke to Extra about her relationship with Alexander “AE” Edwards, who’s 37. The 77-year-old diva tells Extra that she and Alexander “just get each other,” but says sometimes the age difference is tough.

She explains, “Sometimes I’m talking to him and he has no idea who I’m talking about … most of my references … [he’ll] look at me and go, ‘I wasn’t born yet.’”

Items once owned by ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill going up for auction

October 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

If you’re a ZZ Top fan, now’s your chance to get your hands on something previously owned by the band’s late bassist, Dusty Hill, who passed away in 2021.

Julien’s Auctions just announced a new three-day auction, The Collection Of Dusty Hill Of ZZ Top, featuring Hill’s instruments, wardrobe pieces, memorabilia and more.

The auction, taking place December 7–9, will feature close to 1,200 lots, with the highlight being the famous fur bass guitar that Hill played in ZZ Top’s “Legs” video. The 1983 Dean Explorer bass is expected to sell for between $80,000 and $120,000.

Other items up for grabs include: Hill’s most played instrument, his signature 1953 Fender Precision bass guitar, with an estimated price tag of $80,000 to $120,000; Hill’s bald eagle jacket with talons and feather accents, estimated to go for $6,000 to $8,000; and a black leather motorcycle jacket with custom painted skeletons and silver spikes, with “Streek Landslide” written on the back, which is estimated to sell for $1,500 to $2,500.

The auction will happen online and in person in Dallas, Texas. The auction venue will also feature a “Duzzty’s Stash” pop-up store, selling T-shirts, posters and more memorabilia.

A portion of the auction proceeds will be donated to the Recording Academy’s charitable foundation, MusiCares.

And fans will also get a chance to check out the items up for bid during special Juliens’ exhibitions, happening at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York’s Times Square November 20-26 and in Dallas November 29-December 7.

More information on the items up for auction can be found at julienslive.com.

Listen to Dave Grohl perform on ’Norah Jones Is Playing Along’ podcast

October 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Dave Grohl guests on the latest episode of Norah Jones‘ podcast, Norah Jones Is Playing Along.

The show features a long conversation between the two, from which they’d occasionally take a break to perform together. The songs they played included “Everlong,” as well as the deeper Foo Fighters cuts “Statues,” “Razor” and “Virginia Moon,” which featured Jones.

Additionally, Grohl hopped on drums during Jones’ rendition of her song “Flame Twin.” Toward the end, he started playing the beat to Nirvana‘s “In Bloom.”

You can listen to Norah Jones Is Playing Along now via all podcast platforms.

Make an album collage at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

October 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at designing an album cover, you’re in luck.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is holding an Album Collage family event on Saturday, November 4, at its Taylor Swift Education Center.

Magazines, fabric and other supplies will be provided to visitors to make a collage of an album they like. Feel free to take inspiration from iconic country album covers like Dolly Parton‘s Jolene, Johnny Cash‘s At Folsom Prison, Reba McEntire‘s Rumor Has It and Chris Stapleton‘s Traveller.

Entry to the event is included with museum admission.

For more information, visit countrymusichalloffame.org.

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