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Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo opens up on sexuality: ‘I am proudly a gay man’

May 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bearooth frontman Caleb Shomo has opened up regarding his sexuality, writing in an Instagram post Saturday, “I am proudly a gay man.”

“There’s been a lot of speculation surround my personal life as of late and I feel compelled to set the record straight before it affects those I love any further,” the post reads.

“This is something I’ve been unpacking and reckoning with in my life for quite some time now,” Shomo continues. “It’s been difficult to navigate the feelings surrounding the subject and figure out what to do with this fact.”

Shomo notes that with Beartooth’s music, he’s “always strived to chase who I am in the deepest part of my soul from album to album,” resulting in four “very self deprecating albums about exploring my religious upbringing, depression, self hatred, self loathing and hopelessness.”

“I am grateful for all these albums, yet feel embarrassed at times that I wouldn’t allow myself to really dig up the roots for so long,” he writes. “I spent a decade burying feelings with alcohol, and honestly when I decided to put it down and focus on exploring why I felt this way for so long, it’s been a direct path to me reconciling with my sexuality in hopes that it will eventually lead to me experiencing self love.”

With Beartooth’s upcoming album, Pure Ecstasy, Shomo says he decided that “whatever happens, I will express myself whole heartedly and fully.”

“I believe it’s impossible to love every part of you when you won’t face every part of you head on,” he writes. “I am trying to finally be proud of who I am and I think this is a massive part of that journey.”

Pure Ecstasy is due out Aug. 28.

Rapper Rob Base, known for ‘It Takes Two,’ dies at 59 after private battle with cancer

May 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rob Base, the rapper known for his hit 1988 song “It Takes Two” with DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 59.

According to a statement shared on his Instagram page announcing the news of his death, the hip-hop icon “passed away peacefully” on Friday “surrounded by family after a private battle with cancer.”

The statement continued: “Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world. Beyond the stage, he was a loving father, family man, friend, and creative force whose impact will never be forgotten.”

The statement ended with, “Thank you for the music, the memories, and the moments that became the soundtrack to our lives.”

ABC News has reached out to a representative for Base.

Base, born Robert Ginyard, rose to fame in the late 1980s when he and DJ E-Z Rock released “It Takes Two.” The song, which sampled Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It),” had an infectious beat and became one of the most iconic hip-hop party anthems ever.

Following its success, other artists would go on to sample the song, including Snoop Dogg on his 2009 hit single “I Wanna Rock” and Gang Starr on “Suckas Need Bodyguards.”

Following “It Takes Two,” the duo parted ways before reuniting in 1994 for their second and last studio album, Break of Dawn.

DJ E-Z Rock died on April 27, 2014, from complications related to diabetes.

In 1989, Base released his only studio album, The Incredible Base.

Earlier this week, Base celebrated his 59th birthday. He took to Instagram and wrote, “Happy 59th Birthday to me … God thank you for allowing me to see another year.”

Miley Cyrus receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Miley Cyrus received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday.

The Grammy Award winner and actress, beloved for her role in the popular Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana, was presented with the honor in a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.

Cyrus was all smiles as she accepted the honor, calling it a moment she would never forget.

In a speech, Cyrus spoke about her song “Walk of Fame,” off her 2025 Something Beautiful album, which was co-written by Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard. Howard also contributed vocals and played guitar on the track.

Cyrus noted Friday that the song ends with Howard singing the words, “You’ll live forever.”

“Although I love the lyric, the fact I won’t [live forever] is what creates the urgency that sets my heart on fire, my life and my art, and my desire to break down the walls of any boxes that we’ve been tricked to believe that exist,” she said.

She continued, “My dad used to say that a skyscraper starts with a jackhammer — so does a star on the Walk of Fame by the way — and it’s not about the force, but it’s about the repetition. What feels so special to me about this star is that it’s an accumulation of devotion.”

Cyrus then reflected on her future legacy, which she said she hopes extends far beyond the star itself.

“The star isn’t something that you win like a seasonal game. It’s not something that you can chase or collect. It’s not something you make the next record for, and then tote it around like a trophy,” she said.

“At 1 [p.m.], this moment will be over, and it’ll go back to being a busy street full of unique people and people that are here exploring for the first time, our city that we all share and that we love so much,” she continued. “After today, I commit to continuing the cycle full of creation, because that is what I truly live for.”

“My hope is what I leave behind continues to affect the hearts of generations to come, ones that I won’t be here to experience,” she added. “I hope it awakens something raw and imperfect and sexy and glamorous and joyful in times that need it.”

Cyrus closed her speech by thanking her fans, her family — her mom Tish Cyrus and sister Brandi Cyrus attended Friday’s event — and “her future family,” a nod to her fiancé, musician Maxx Morando, who was also in attendance.

Why Rush’s Geddy Lee calls location of Fifty Something tour launch a ‘supremely stupid idea’

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rush has a lot of emotional baggage associated with the Forum in Los Angeles. The band wrapped their R40 Live tour at the venue in 2015, which marked their final show with drummer Neil Peart before his death in 2020. Then in 2022, bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson reunited at the Forum to play a tribute concert to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Now, Rush is preparing to return to the Forum again to launch their highly anticipated Fifty Something tour, which will mark their first since Peart’s passing. Speaking with Classic Rock magazine, Lee calls beginning the tour at the Forum a “supremely stupid idea.”

“It’s a massively stupid idea, because we’re going to be so emotional already, that first show without Neil, and then to be in that building,” Lee says. “What the f*** was I thinking?”

As emotional as that first night back might be, Lee and Lifeson are looking forward to the tour, which will feature Anika Nilles on drums.

“Well there’s only one thing you look forward to, and that’s playing,” Lifeson says. “I’m looking forward to that feeling of being on stage and playing and getting lost in the song and hitting every note correctly.”

“I’ve got one goal, and that’s to be better than I was ten years ago,” Lee adds. “Which is tough. It’s a real challenge.”

“But that’s the goal,” Lifeson continues. “And honestly, that’s what is driving me in this whole thing. We’re at this stage now where I’ve committed to it. And all I want at the end of the day is for us to be Rush and to be amazing.”

The Rush Fifty Something tour kicks off June 7 with the first of four shows at the Forum and is currently scheduled into 2027.

The All-American Rejects star in ’SuperFan’ ‘microdrama’

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The All-American Rejects are featured in a new online series called SuperFan, described as a “microdrama.”

The show, which follows Tyson Ritter and company as they try to escape from being kidnapped, consists of 31 episodes, each around a minute long. It’s out now exclusively via the platform CandyJar.

“SuperFan started as a crazy idea and somehow got crazier from there,” Ritter says in a statement. “We are all about being disruptive and CandyJar understands exactly what we are trying to do. Being the first musicians in this space makes me feel like the monkey in orbit… next stop, the moon!”

You can watch SuperFan via the CandyJar app and CandyJar.com.

The All-American Rejects also just released a new album, Sandbox, marking their first record in 14 years.

Watch new videos from The Hu and The Warning

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Hu and The Warning have premiered the videos for their respective new songs, “Lost Soul” and “Ego.”

“Lost Soul” finds The Hu performing in a dark chamber that has a giant brain on the wall, cut with footage of a mysterious figure walking through the snow. It also features Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins, who sings on the track.

The song “Lost Soul,” which dropped on Wednesday, will appear on the upcoming Hu album Hun, due out July 24.

Meanwhile, in “Ego,” we see The Warning rocking sunglasses as they strut past a sea of microphones and cameras.

“This music video is all about reclaiming your power, embracing confidence, and standing tall in your identity… even when the world is watching,” The Warning says in a statement.

“Ego,” which is sung in Spanish, first dropped Monday. It follows the single “Kerosene.”

The Hu is currently on tour with Apocalyptica, while The Warning is on the road with Yungblud.

David Gilmour pays tribute to late Pink Floyd saxophonist Dick Parry

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

You may not know saxophonist Dick Parry’s name, but if you’re a Pink Floyd fan, you’ve heard his work on some of the band’s best-known tracks. Guitarist David Gilmour has paid tribute to Parry, who he says passed away on May 22 at 83 years old.

“My dear friend Dick Parry died this morning. Since I was seventeen, I have played in bands with Dick on saxophone, including Pink Floyd,” Gilmour wrote on Instagram. “His feel and tone make his saxophone playing unmistakable, a signature of enormous beauty that is known to millions and is such a big part of songs such as Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Wish You Were Here, Us and Them and Money.”

Gilmour continued, “He played in the last band I had that included Rick Wright for the On An Island Tour and at Live 8 with Pink Floyd.”

Gilmour also shared several photos of him playing with Parry throughout the years, including one of a performance in Cambridge, England in 1963, years before they’d experienced any success.

In addition to the songs that Gilmour named, Parry also played on the 1994 Pink Floyd album, The Division Bell, and joined the band for every live performance from 1973 to 1977, and again in 1994.

Floyd wasn’t the only legendary band Parry played with: He toured as part of The Who’s brass section in 1979 and 1980, and played on Who bassist John Entwistle’s 1975 solo album, Mad Dog.

Leading nominee Taylor Swift is skipping the American Music Awards

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

If you hoped that Taylor Swift might announce something during the American Music Awards on Monday, you’re out of luck: People reports that the singer will not be attending the show, despite being the lead nominee.

Taylor’s up for eight nominations, including artist of the year and album of the year for The Life of a Showgirl. She already has 40 AMAs on her trophy shelf, making her the most-awarded artist in the show’s history.

As People notes, if Taylor sweeps all the categories in which she’s nominated, she’ll tie Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the artist with the most wins in a single year.

As previously reported, Queen Latifah will host the show live from Las Vegas on Monday night; it will air on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET.

In the past, Taylor has announced new albums on award shows, though not the AMAs. She revealed at the 2024 Grammys that she was dropping The Tortured Poets Department and announced the upcoming release of Midnights at the 2022 MTV VMAs.

New Music Friday: Wiz Khalifa and mgk, 42Dugg and more

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Wiz Khalifa and mgk have released blog era boyz, a project that “channels the carefree spirit, hunger, and DIY energy that defined the blog era generation of hip-hop” that helped in their rise to mainstream success, according to a press release. The project features a mix of “reflective moments, stoner anthems, melodic records, and celebratory tracks,” including previously released singles “everything tatted” and “girl next door.”

42Dugg dropped the remix to his song “Thick One,” featuring help from fellow Detroit artists Skilla Baby and Kash Doll. The release comes as he celebrates the fifth anniversary of his breakthrough project, Free Dem Boyz.

Ne-Yo’s new country song, “Mrs. Tundra,” is out now, along with an official visualizer. The high-tempo, line dance-ready anthem is set to appear on his upcoming album, Highway 79, which was recorded in Nashville and named after both his birth year and the highway in Arizona where he was born. The album arrives on July 10.

Big Freedia and SOPHIE preview their upcoming joint EP with the release of “Blaze That A**.” “Recording with SOPHIE is something I hold even closer to my heart now, especially after her passing,” said Freedia. “She was an artist who showed the world that living boldly is your greatest power. With this EP, I want to show the world how loved she was and still is!”

Other releases:

Blxst, “Just My Type“

Vince Staples, “White Flag“

Rob49, “How I’m Livin“

Joé Dwèt Filé ft. Shenseea, “I don’t know“

TA Thomas, “I Found You“

Rich Homie Quan, “Still Dead“

Joey Bada$$, “love letter to the game“

Watch Paul (Mescal) meet Paul (McCartney) in upcoming Amazon Music series

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Paul Mescal is portraying Paul McCartney in the upcoming quartet of Beatles films being made by Sam Mendes, so Amazon Music has tapped Mescal to interview McCartney about his new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane.

The Boys of Dungeon Lane: In Conversation with Paul McCartney & Paul Mescal premieres Monday on Amazon Music and Amazon Live, and there’s a sneak peek of it on Instagram. In it, McCartney and Mescal sit in the “Dungeon Lane Cafe,” have tea and chat.

“There’s this actor, Peter Ustinov,” McCartney says. “And he said he liked doing interviews, because it allowed him to know what he was thinking.”

“About a project?” Mescal replies. “About anything,” McCartney answers.

“How do you feel about being interviewed?” Mescal asks McCartney. “You know what? It depends if I like the person,” smiles McCartney.

“OK, bro,” laughs Mescal, as McCartney continues, jokingly, “Which is where we’re running into a problem.”

And yes, Mescal really called Sir Paul McCartney “bro.”

The Boys of Dungeon Lane is out May 29.

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