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U2 releasing remastered ‘Under A Blood Red Sky’ on Record Store Day for 40th anniversary

October 12, 2023 by WDNY Radio

U2 is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their iconic live album Under A Blood Red Sky with a special Record Store Day release.

The band is set to drop a remastered version of the album on 180g red vinyl. The new release includes a double-sided insert with credits and lyrics, and the bonus of a large two-sided poster.

Record Store Day Black Friday is happening November 24 at independent record stores across the country. A complete list of releases can be found at recordstoreday.com.

Released November 21, 1983, Under A Blood Red Sky features eight songs recorded live during three shows on the band’s War Tour. Two of those songs came from the band’s show at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which was the subject of last year’s concert film U2 Live at Red Rocks: Under a Blood Red Sky.

Billy Joel & Sting announce co-headlining show in Tampa

October 12, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Talk about a huge double bill. Rockers Billy Joel and Sting are teaming up for a One Night Only concert at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on February 24.

A Citi ticket presale for begins Monday, October 16, at 10 a.m., followed by a Verizon presale on Tuesday, October 17, at 10 a.m. The general onsale will then kick off Friday, October 20, at 10 a.m.

The show will be the first time Joel and Sting have co-headlined a concert. The friends do have a history of performing together, though, as Billy has been on the bill for Sting’s Rainforest concerts multiple times, the last time being in 2008.

Of course, this isn’t the first time Joel has co-headlined a stadium show with a fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. He has toured with Elton John several times and is currently sharing the stage with Stevie Nicks. The two artists next play Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 10.

A complete list of Joel dates can be found at billyjoel.com.

Keith Urban, Kix Brooks + more inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

October 12, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Keith Urban and Kix Brooks are now officially members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The 53rd Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala took place October 11 at Nashville’s Music City Center. The class of 2023 inductees — which comprises Keith, Kix, Casey Beathard, David Lee Murphy and Rafe Van Hoy — were honored with performances from Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Cody Johnson and John Conlee before they were officially inducted.

Eric took the stage to honor Keith with his self-penned #1 hit “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me.” Country legend and fellow Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Dolly Parton then presented Keith with his induction award.

“Being invited into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame is hands down one of the highest honors that’s ever happened to me,” Keith told the press previously. “I’ve always loved writing songs. I’ve always loved great songwriters.”

Kix was presented his award by hit songwriter Bob DiPiero and honored by Cody, who performed Brooks & Dunn‘s “Only In America,” which Kix co-wrote.

Ja Rule and Doug E. Fresh honored with Pencil of Promise humanitarian awards

October 12, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Ja Rule, Doug E. Fresh and Doug’s partner Dr. Olajide Williams were honored at Pencil of Promise’s 15th annual gala for their social change and health literacy efforts.

The hip-hop stars attended the special ceremony, held at New York’s Ziegfeld Ballroom earlier this week. Ja Rule was the recipient of PoP’s Audacious Award, which recognizes “disruptors and advocates of social change.” Doug E. Fresh and Dr. Williams, the recipients of the Transformation Award, were recognized for their philanthropic work with Hip Hop Public Health.

Ja Rule’s passion for fighting social injustices and advocating for underserved children and communities prompted his L.I.F.E. foundation — short for Love Ignites Freedom and Education — to support marginalized youth through art, poetry, music and sports.

In 2006, Doug E. Fresh and Dr. Williams founded HHPH, a nonprofit that offers resources and community-focused programs to help improve health literacy in historically marginalized areas.

The annual gala auction offered exclusives, like an hour in the studio with Doug E. Fresh and a golf experience with Ja Rule, who donated $50,000 of the education-focused organization’s $1.2 million raised.

CEO Kailee Scales closed the night by sharing DREAMS UNFOLD: The Pencils of Promise Adventure, a children’s book written to commemorate PoP’s 15 years, followed by an anniversary video including Lil Jon and other PoP family.

Lenny Kravitz drops “TK421,” the first single off his new ‘Blue Electric Light’ album

October 12, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Lenny Kravitz is back with new music. The rocker just released the new track “TK421,” the first single off his upcoming double album Blue Electric Light, dropping March 15.

“TK421” is described as a “fast-paced rock ‘n’ roll romp,” with a nod to Boogie Nights and Star Wars.

Kravitz has also dropped a new video for the song, which is certainly racy. He’s practically naked for a good portion of the clip, with his chiseled body on display for fans to see.

You can listen to “TK421” now via digital outlets and watch the NSFW video on YouTube.

Blue Electric Light is Kravitz’s 12th studio album and his first album in five years. His last release was 2018’s Raise Vibration.

The album is available for preorder now.

Pink teams with Sting and Marshmello for new single

October 12, 2023 by WDNY Radio

While Pink has collaborated with some unexpected artists over the years — like her daughter Willow, The Lumineers, country star Chris Stapleton and Swedish duo First Aid Kit — her new single may be the most unexpected collaboration yet.

Pink has teamed up with DJ and producer Marshmello and rock legend Sting for a new song called “Dreaming.” “Surprise!” Pink wrote on Instagram alongside a clip of the song, which she says is coming out October 20.

The last few singles Pink has released have all been from her album Trustfall. It’s not clear whether this is a standalone single or a song that might appear on an expanded edition of Trustfall.

KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons sued over guitar tech’s death

October 12, 2023 by WDNY Radio

KISS is being sued by the family of their late guitar tech, Fran Stueber, who passed away from COVID-19, which he contracted while on tour with the band.

Rolling Stone has obtained court documents filed by Fran’s widow, Catherine Stueber, along with other family members, who are suing Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley for negligence and wrongful death. KISS manager Doc McGhee, tour promoter Live Nation and Marriott International are also named in the suit.

Fran Stueber, who was Stanley’s longtime guitar tech, passed away in October 2021, after contracting COVID-19 during the band’s End of the Road tour. The court documents suggest the “dangerous condition created by Defendants” led to his death, noting, “the failure to enforce or have adequate Covid-19 policies or procedures caused a Covid-19 outbreak amongst band members and tour personnel.” It also claims that after coming down with COVID, Stueber was abandoned in Detroit to quarantine at a hotel.

The docs say Stueber called McGhee for help when he got sicker, and the manager said he was sending a doctor but allegedly never did. Instead, a crew member was sent and found Stueber unresponsive. Stueber passed away two days later.

The family is suing for unspecified special damages, damages relating to past, present and/or future wage loss and income, and medical expenses.

Reba talks ‘The Voice,’ new book, restaurant + more on ‘Late Night with Seth Myers’

October 12, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Reba McEntire joined Late Night with Seth Myers to celebrate the new things going on in her career.

The country icon chatted about joining The Voice; surprising diners at her new restaurant, Reba’s Place; the ongoing Reba-themed corn mazes; her newly released book Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots, and its companion album, Not That Fancy.

“Dave Cobb, he and I worked on this album to strip it down and just get just to the meat of the song,” Reba said of her new acoustic album. “Not a big production, which I had done originally for these songs. And so, it really just brought out the heart and soul of the song, I think.”

Reba also detailed her favorite tater tots recipe — which involves Sonic Drive-In — and shared why John Legend is her biggest threat on The Voice.

You check out the full interview now on YouTube.

Jeannie Mai speaks publicly for first time following reports of divorce from Jeezy

October 12, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Jeannie Mai‘s first public message since she made countless headlines for her divorce from Jeezy is simple: Healing is essential.

After posting nothing but fashion-related pictures and video to Instagram since the relationship news, she seemingly addressed her separation, writing in a note, “Sometimes you need to just take break and disconnect.”

“To heal,” she added.

The handwritten message follows the September filing by Jeezy, who requested to end the union after two years. Court documents obtained by ABC News said the two had already been separated and that they signed a prenuptial agreement.

Just a week before the filing, Mai celebrated Jeezy for making the New York Times Best Seller list with his memoir, Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe.

Mai shared a sweet video to Instagram of their daughter, Monaco, giving thanks to God for her dad’s accomplishment.

“Today I celebrate a remarkable milestone achieved by my husband,” Mai captioned her post.

City Girls reveal title of upcoming album, ‘R.A.W.’

October 12, 2023 by WDNY Radio

In the latest of teases for the upcoming City Girls album, the Miami duo revealed the title of the project.

“You can say what it’s called and I’ma give the abbreviation,” Yung Miami said to JT when interviewed by Yandy Smith on the carpet of the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards.

“It’s called R.A.W.,” JT said. The two went back and forth for a second on the breakdown of the name, with Yung Miami asking if the R stands for rich or real.

“It’s Real A** W*****,” JT confirmed.

The ladies also announced the album is expected out October 20.

R.A.W. makes the third studio project from the City Girls following their 2018 debut, Girl Code, and 2020’s City on Lock.

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