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Simone Biles wins sixth world title, becomes most decorated gymnast in history

October 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Simone Biles has made gymnastics history.

On Friday, the gymnastics superstar, 26, won her 27th world championship medal when she earned the gold for the individual all-around title at the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, with a score of 58.399 in the women’s all-around. The win was her sixth all-around title, the most in history (man or woman).

In competition Sunday, Biles tacked on three more medals with a gold performance on the balance beam and gold in her floor routine, plus a silver on vault.

“Ten years ago I won my first worlds so it was emotional. It means everything to me, the fight, everything that I’ve put in to get back to this place, feel comfortable and confident enough to compete,” Biles said after the competition.

Biles has won a record 37 world and Olympic medals, making her the most decorated gymnast in history.

Shilese Jones, Biles’ Team USA teammate, earned bronze in the women’s all-around category while Rebeca Andrade of Brazil won silver.

Halsey to sing the role of Sally in Hollywood Bowl’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ concert

October 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Halsey and Schitt’s Creek star Catherine O’Hara will both take on the role of Sally in the Hollywood Bowl’s three-night concert production of The Nightmare Before Christmas.

O’Hara, who voiced Sally in the original 1993 Tim Burton film, will play both Sally and Shock during the October 29 date. Halsey will sing the role of Sally on October 27 and 28. As Variety notes, she’s not the first musician to play the part: Phoebe Bridgers did it in 2022 during a London Nightmare concert production, while Billie Eilish sang the role two years ago in a different concert production.

Fred Armisen and original Nightmare composer Danny Elfman will play Lock and Jack Skellington, respectively, during the production.

Halsey is also working on a new album, her first under her new label, Columbia Records.

U2 adds “Pride” to Las Vegas residency in reaction to violence in Israel

October 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

U2 was back in Las Vegas for weekend two of their U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency and changed up the set list a bit in light of the ongoing violence in Israel, adding “Pride” to the show.

“In the light of what’s happened in Israel and Gaza, a song about non-violence seems somewhat ridiculous, even laughable, but our prayers have always been for peace and for non-violence…,” Bono told the crowd ahead of the performance. “But our hearts and our anger, you know where that’s pointed. So, sing with us… and those beautiful kids at that music festival…”

Bono changed the opening lyrics to the song, singing, “Early morning, October 7/ as the sun is rising in the dessert sky/ Stars of David they took your life/but they could not take your pride.”

This weekend’s shows also saw the residency debut of “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” which was played during the acoustic portion of the show.

U2 is back at the Sphere for their next show on Wednesday, October 11. A complete list of dates can be found at U2.com.

Kurt Cobain’s guitar from final Nirvana show going up for auction

October 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The guitar Kurt Cobain played during his final show with Nirvana is going up for auction.

The blue, left-handed Fender Mustang, also known as the Skystang I, will be available during an upcoming Julien’s Auctions event, taking place November 16-18. It’s expected to fetch between $1-2 million.

Cobain used the Skystang I during Nirvana’s 1993-94 tour supporting their In Utero album, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary in September. The last show on the tour took place March 1, 1994, in Munich, Germany.

A portion of the proceeds from the Skystang I sale will be donated to the Kicking the Stigma mental health initiative.

Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E guitar, which he played during Nirvana’s famed MTV Unplugged special, sold for $6 million in 2020, making it the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction.

Jordan Davis announces 2024 Damn Good Time World Tour

October 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Jordan Davis will hit the road in 2024 for his Damn Good Time World Tour.

Jordan’s international trek kicks off February 2 in Copenhagen, with stops in Oslo, Amsterdam, London, Glasgow and more. The “Next Thing You Know” hitmaker will then return stateside and commence his North America tour on April 11 in Moline, Illinois, before wrapping up in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on October 20.

Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke will open for Jordan on select dates.

Tickets go on sale October 13 at 10 a.m. local time. Presale for Jordan’s The Parish fan club begins October 11.

For a full list of dates, visit Jordan’s website.

Jordan’s latest single, “Tuscon Too Late,” is in the top 40 on the country charts.

Guns N’ Roses add two hometown Los Angeles shows with special guests The Black Keys

October 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Guns N’ Roses are coming home for the final two shows of their U.S. tour. The rockers are set to headline the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on November 1 and 2, with special guests The Black Keys.

The two concerts will mark Guns N’ Roses’ first Los Angeles shows since 2021 and their first time playing the Hollywood Bowl.

The shows are also helping raise money for a good cause. They are in partnership with the Los Angeles County Parks Foundation (LACPF), with a portion of every ticket being donated to the organization. There will also be a special commemorative T-shirt sold exclusively at the Hollywood Bowl, with proceeds going to the LACPF.

A fan club and American Express presale kick off Tuesday, October 10, with the general onsale set for Friday, October 13, 10 a.m. local time.

Next up, Guns N’ Roses are set to play go in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 11. They wrap their entire tour on November 5 at the Hell & Heaven Festival in Mexico City. A complete list of dates can be found at gunsnroses.com.

Incubus jams with Lizzo during ’Morning View’ performance at Hollywood Bowl

October 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Incubus‘ concert at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl on Friday, October 6, featured a full performance of their 2001 album Morning View as well an unannounced appearance by Lizzo.

The “About Damn Time” star joined Brandon Boyd and company onstage for a rendition of the Morning View closer “Aqueous Transmission,” providing her signature flute to the track.

“Thank you [Lizzo] for joining us at the Bowl,” Incubus writes in an Instagram post. “Was an honor to … share the stage with you.”

Lizzo, who’s previously shared her love for rock bands including Radiohead and The Mars Volta, isn’t the first guest artist to join Incubus live for “Aqueous Transmission.” The group previously performed it alongside Solange in 2017.

Foo Fighters joined by Shania Twain for “Best of You” performance: “This was one off the bucket list”

October 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Man! She feels like a Foo!

Country-pop star Shania Twain made a surprise appearance during Foo Fighters‘ headlining set at the Austin City Limits Festival on Saturday, October 7, for a joint rendition of Dave Grohl and company’s “Best of You.”

“This was one off the bucket list for me!” Twain wrote in a social media post following the performance.
Firstly thank you to @foofighters for inviting me on stage – you are all so generous and ridiculously cool. I am a huge rock fan.”

“My first band [Longshot] was a rock band, my first big producer [Robert John “Mutt” Lange] was one of the worlds renowned rock producers, me and my son like to rock out,” she added. “Totally worth the adrenaline [fueled] run from my stage to yours Dave Grohl – you are a true friend and talent.”

Foo Fighters will return to ACL to headline the festival’s second weekend, taking place October 13-15.

Cancellation roundup: Corey Taylor, Avenged Sevenfold & Nita Strauss pull out of shows

October 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Artists including Corey Taylor, Avenged Sevenfold and Nita Strauss all canceled performances over the weekend.

The Slipknot frontman pulled out of his set at the Aftershock Festival on Saturday, October 7.

“During our Los Angeles show this past week, I fell on stage and sustained a significant injury to my knee,” Taylor said. “On top of this, a few members of our band and crew have been impacted by COVID, and as a result, we are unable to perform.”

A7X, meanwhile, scrapped their show in Chula Vista, California, on Saturday due to a virus that affected frontman M. Shadows.

“There is no vocal cord damage.. I simply am sick and can’t make the noises I need to make,” Shadows explained. “We will come back… so sorry for those who traveled.”

Finally, Strauss will be absent from Alice Cooper‘s band, with which she plays guitar, for the time being as she deals with an illness.

“I’m taking all the necessary things and will rejoin the tour the absolute second I’m well enough,” she said.

On This Day, October 9, 1985: The John Lennon memorial Strawberry Fields opens in New York

October 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, October 9, 1985…

John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono joined Beatles fans for the opening of Strawberry Fields in New York’s Central Park, a memorial to the late Beatle named after the Lennon-penned track “Strawberry Fields Forever.”

Located on Central Park West at 72nd Street, the five-acre plot of land features a circular memorial with a mosaic of stones with the word “Imagine,” the title of Lennon’s iconic tune. It is located not far from Lennon and Ono’s New York apartment, The Dakota, where Lennon was killed on December 8, 1980.

October 9 is also Lennon’s birthday and the opening ceremony coincided with what would have been his 45th birthday.

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