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Lionel Richie gets key to Alabama hometown, plants trees at “Hello Park” with Luke and Katy

October 3, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Lionel Richie said “Hello” to his hometown of Tuskegee, Alabama, on Monday, October 2, and he brought fellow American Idol judges Katy Perry and Luke Bryan with him.

The three were in town to film for the new season of American Idol, reports AL.com. While they were there, Lionel was given the key to the city by Mayor Lawrence F. Haygood Jr. Lionel, Katy and Luke also took part in a dedication and tree planting in the newly established Hello Park, a green space near Lionel’s alma mater, Tuskegee University.

The park sits on a plot of land that Lionel’s family owns near the school entrance. Lionel said earlier this year that he decided to turn it into “a place for meditation and a place to reflect” on the area’s rich history.

During the tree planting, Luke jokingly asked if the trees would grow “big enough to hold a deer stand” while Katy literally hugged one of the trees, explaining that she’s from California.

American Idol is also filming in Luke and Katy’s respective hometowns of Leesburg, Georgia, and Santa Barbara, California. The new American Idol season airs next year on ABC.

Joey Fatone says even if *NSYNC went on tour, he’d “probably still be a dork” to his kids

October 3, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Ever since *NSYNC released their new single, “Better Place,” fans have been begging the guys for a reunion tour. But one member of the group says even if it was a massive tour with thousands of screaming fans, it still wouldn’t impress his kids.

“I will probably still be a dork to my kids, 100 percent,” Joey Fatone tells the New York Post. “My oldest one saw when we did Coachella with Ariana Grande … [s]he was like, ‘That was weird,’ and I said, ‘What do you mean?’ ‘Because you were jumping around and dancing and singing,’ she said. ‘I don’t normally see you like that. I mean, I’ve seen you, but not like that.’”

Still, Joey says if he and the guys did do a reunion tour, he’d want to take his two daughters, who are 22 and 13, on the road with him.

“They’ve never seen something like [that], and I’d love for them to experience it, at least for a week, a month, two — I don’t care. I’ll get a tutor, whatever. But come on out,” he said. “Who gets to experience those things? It’s very rare that people get to experience something at that kind of magnitude. So, let’s go. Let’s try to figure this out.”

And it’s not like he’d have to worry about his kids being exposed to unsavory elements if they came on tour. Now that the *NSYNC guys are in the forties and fifties, Joey says, they have other interests.

“We don’t talk about sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll anymore. It’s more like ‘Dude, look at the air fryer there. Oh, my gosh! It’s got two drawers, it’s unbelievable!'” he laughs.

ERNEST serves up ‘Unplugged’ live album

October 3, 2023 by WDNY Radio

ERNEST has released his new live album, ERNEST & The Fellas Unplugged.

Out now, the 10-track project features live performance audio from ERNEST’s raved-about Salvage Sessions and Circle Sessions, and includes the searing “What Have I Got To Lose” and a cover of John Mayer‘s “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room.”

“FLOWER SHOPS has been such a wild ride. I can’t put words to how much the love and support for the album and its deluxe means to me,” shares ERNEST. “Now that we’re getting ready to be back out on the road headlining this fall, it only felt right that the fellas and I wrap up this chapter with live versions of some of our favorites to play live.”

ERNEST’s This Fire Tour kicks off October 18 in Oxford, Ohio. For a full list of dates and tickets, visit ernestofficial.com.

Here’s the track list for ERNEST & The Fellas Unplugged:

“This Fire (Circle Sessions)”
“Wild Wild West (Circle Sessions)”
“What Have I Got to Lose (Circle Sessions)”
“Done at a Bar (Circle Sessions)”
“Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (Circle Sessions)”
“Feet Wanna Run (Salvage Sessions)”
“Comfortable When I’m Crazy (Salvage Sessions)”
“Songs We Used to Sing (Salvage Sessions)”
“Miss That Girl (Salvage Sessions)”
“Unhang the Moon (Salvage Sessions)”

‘The Umbrella Academy’s’ final season to premiere in 2024

October 3, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The Umbrella Academy is set to come to an end in 2024.

The fourth and final season of the Netflix show, an adaptation of the comic book series created by My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way, is set to premiere next year.

A post to The Umbrella Academy Facebook reads, “On October 1, 1989, our extraordinary super-powered babies were born. In 2024, they return.”

In The Umbrella Academy, an eccentric billionaire adopts seven children who were all born on October 1, 1989, who turn out to have superpowers. The show follows the now grown-up heroes, who have to navigate their family dysfunction while trying to stop the apocalypse.

The first issue of The Umbrella Academy comic was published in 2007, and the Netflix series premiered in 2019. It was renewed for one last season in 2022.

The cast of The Umbrella Academy includes Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher and Justin H. Min.

BTS’ Jung Kook announces solo album, coming November 3

October 3, 2023 by WDNY Radio

BTS star Jung Kook is on a roll: he’s released two buzzy singles and just announced a new solo album.

GOLDEN, due out November 3, will feature 11 tracks, including Jung Kook’s hit with Latto, “Seven,” and his new single with Jack Harlow, “3D.” The title of the album is a reference to Jung Kook being nicknamed the “golden youngest” of BTS.

The preorder for GOLDEN starts October 3 at 10 p.m. ET.

While Jung Kook has released a number of singles over the years, this will be his first official solo album. In July, Jung Kook became the second member of BTS to top the Billboard Hot 100; he did it with “Seven.” The first was Jimin, who did it with “Like Crazy” in April.

It’s hard to remember that BTS is even on hiatus, since most of the members have continued to appear on the single and album charts with their many solo releases. In addition to Jung Kook’s success, V recently saw his solo EP, Layover, debut at number two on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, SUGA just started his military service. The group plans to reconvene in 2025.

Steely Dan to reissue ‘Gaucho’ on vinyl for the first time in 15 years

October 3, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Steely Dan has announced the latest album in their vinyl reissue program. This time the band is set to release 1980’s Gaucho, marking the first time it’s been available on vinyl in 15 years.

Dropping December 1, the reissue has been remastered from a 1980 analog tape copy and will be released on 180 gram black vinyl, as well as a limited-edition premium 45 RPM version on Ultra High-Quality Vinyl.

Released November 21, 1980, Gaucho was Steely Dan’s seventh studio album and featured the top 10 hit “Hey Nineteen,” as well as “Babylon Sisters” and “Time Out of Mind.” The album earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year and won a trophy for Best Engineered Recording-Non Classical.

This will be the fifth Steely Dan record to get a vinyl reissue. The reissue program, which Donald Fagen has overseen, started with their 1972 debut, Can’t Buy a Thrill, reissued in November 2022. It was then followed by 1973’s Countdown to Ecstasy, which dropped in May; 1974’s Pretzel Logic, which dropped in July; and Aja, which was released in September.

The program plans to reissue two more albums — 1975’s Katy Lied and 1976’s The Royal Scam — over the next year.

Gaucho is available for preorder now.

BET Hip Hop Awards 2023 honoring Swizz Beatz and Timbaland with Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award

October 3, 2023 by WDNY Radio

A few hip-hop stars will be announced winners at the BET Hip Hop Awards Tuesday night, but they’re not the only ones receiving awards. BET has revealed Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are among the special honorees who will be recognized at this year’s event.

The super producers are expected to receive the Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award for their “impressive cultural contributions, talents, and unbound creativity, that has cemented them as two of the most innovative forces in music and popular culture,” according to BET.com. Rock The Bells founder/CEO LL Cool J will present them with the honor.

At the event, Swizz and Tim will also celebrate hip-hop with the presentation of this year’s cypher, which will include freestyles from the likes of Bun B, Cassidy, Gloss Up, Lady London, Lola Brooke, Scar Lip and Symba. DJ Hed, LaNell Grant, Maiya The Don and That Mexican OT will be featured on the digital cypher.

The BET Hip Hop Awards take place Tuesday, October 3, but will air October 10 at 9 p.m. ET. Also receiving special honors are I Am Hip Hop Award honoree Marley Marl and the late Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, whose family will accept the Global Visionary Award on his behalf.

Hosted by Fat Joe, the annual awards show will be packed with performances from Offset, DaBaby, Fivio Foreign, GloRilla and Sexyy Red. Deejays and producers will be recognized during a tribute featuring Kid Capri, Kool DJ Red Alert, Scott Storch and Spinderella; So So Def will celebrate its 30th anniversary with help from Jermaine Dupri, Bone Crusher, Bow Wow, Da Brat, Dem Franchize Boyz, Ludacris and more.

Tyler Hubbard takes “Back Then Right Now” to ‘Today’

October 3, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Tyler Hubbard joined NBC’s Today on Tuesday, October 3, to perform his latest single, “Back Then Right Now.”

Before his performance, Tyler talked with the show’s hosts about the song’s meaning.

“It’s just a fun, carefree song about making the most of each moment, being present, living life. Yeah, it just feels good. It’s one of my favorites,” says Tyler, who co-wrote the nostalgic track with David Garcia, Geoff Warburton and Jessie Jo Dillon.

“Back Then Right Now” is the first preview of Tyler’s forthcoming collection of new music. It follows his self-titled debut album, which dropped earlier in January and spawned the #1 singles “5 Foot 9” and “Dancin’ in the Country.”

Tyler’s currently on the road opening for Old Dominion on their No Bad Vibes Tour. In 2024, he’ll join Kane Brown on his newly announced In The Air Tour.

For Tyler’s full tour schedule, visit his website.

Travis Kelce thanks these two people “big time” for manifesting Taylor Swift relationship

October 3, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Nobody knows the true status of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift‘s relationship, other than that they obviously know each other and seem to be hanging out. But whatever their status is, Travis has now thanked two specific people for manifesting it.

Fox Sports commentators Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson recently reposted a clip of their podcast Calm Down With Erin and Charissa, which they recorded on August 3. In the clip, they’re reacting to the July news that Travis was disappointed he didn’t get to meet Swift when she performed in Kansas City.

Addressing Taylor, Andrews begs, “Please try our friend Travis. He is fantastic. I know we’re not the best of friends — we’re not even friends, but I consider you one. Take us up on this. Go on a date with this guy. Do it for America.”

“I was just gonna say, do it for yourself,” Thompson adds. “Do it for us and do it for the people. Because there’s no one that would give you a better time than this guy.”

Travis commented on the repost, “You two are something else!! I owe you big time!!”

“Thank you for manifesting this. Really hope they can work out!” a fan commented.

“Who knew they would be the ones to temporarily heal our country,” another fan wrote. “It’s a refreshing distraction from all the craziness and sickness in our country. They are even bringing fathers and daughters together!”

‘The Last Waltz’ 45th anniversary celebration includes soundtrack reissue and return to theaters

October 3, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Last April marked the 45th anniversary of The Band’s iconic concert film The Last Waltz, and now the occasion is being marked with a new reissue, screenings and more.

The celebrations start on October 6 with the release of a three-LP audiophile pressing of the soundtrack. That will be followed that evening by a record release party taking place at Analog inside the Hutton Hotel in Nashville, which will feature an exhibit of photos of The Band and Bob Dylan by Ernst Haas, as well as a Q&A with the soundtrack’s producer and engineer, Rob Fraboni.

And fans who never got to see The Last Waltz on the big screen will now get their chance. Fathom Events will bring the movie back to theaters nationwide for one night only on November 5, with screenings at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Information on which theaters will be showing The Last Waltz can be found at fathomevents.com.

The Last Waltz, directed by Martin Scorsese, focused on The Band’s farewell concert, which took place Thanksgiving Day in 1976 at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. It featured guest appearances by Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Dr. John, Ronnie Wood, Neil Diamond, Van Morrison, Neil Young and more.

Considered one of the greatest concert documentaries of all time, in 2019 the film was selected for preservation by the Library of Congress for the National Film Registry.

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