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Billy Idol’s unleashes new EP, ‘The Cage’

September 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Billy Idol‘s recently announced EP, The Cage, got its release Friday, September 23.

The EP is available on CD, digitally, and as a standard black-vinyl disc and a limited-edition red-vinyl disc.

The Cage features four new songs on which the veteran pop-punk rocker collaborated with his longtime guitarist, Steve Stevens.

Fans got their first taste of the record last month, when Idol released the track “Cage,” along with a companion music video.

The Cage‘s other songs are “Running from the Ghost,” which focuses on Billy overcoming drug addiction; “Rebel Like You,” a blues-rock tune that pays tribute to his 2-year-old granddaughter; and “Miss Nobody,” a spoken-word rap/R&B/funk-influenced track inspired by a feisty homeless woman he crossed paths with near the studio where he was working on the EP.

“These new songs are celebratory because Steve and I are enjoying ourselves,” Idol recently told Variety. “It’s kind of wild to still be making music we’re excited about.”

The Cage EP is a follow-up to 2021’s The Roadside EP.

Meanwhile, Billy kicks off a new European tour Friday night in Halle, Germany. The trek is mapped out through an October 25 show in Leeds, England. When Idol returns to the U.S., he’ll launch a five-date Las Vegas residency at The Cosmopolitan that runs from November 11 through November 19.

Dua Lipa sits down with Monica Lewinsky to discuss public shaming, Bill Clinton affair

September 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Dua Lipa‘s At Your Service podcast returned Friday with Monica Lewinsky as the first guest of the new season.

The women discussed a myriad of topics, including public shaming, the #MeToo movement and former President Bill Clinton.

News broke in January 1998, when Dua was only 2, that then-President Clinton engaged in an extramarital affair with Lewinsky, who was 24 at the time.

Lewinsky revealed her parents experienced intense pain and fear that she was “being publicly humiliated to death.”

The Clinton-Lewinsky scandal became the focus of American Crime Story: Impeachment, of which Lewinsky served as a producer. As for why she decided to be a part of the production, Lewinsky explained, “When you’ve gone through the kinds of things I’ve gone through, you come to recognize that any input in something around your narrative is better than nothing… [My] goal was really to shift a collective consciousness in a way that this couldn’t happen to another young person again.”

The two discussed feminism and why the idea of a “perfect victim” is harming the cause. Lewinsky said feminists tend to attack and “dehumanize” women who don’t “tick every box” because they think that makes it harder “to know what the right course of action is.”

“No matter what, somehow we managed to always point fingers at the woman, whether there was a mistake that happened there or not” Dua agreed. “We’re always found with the woman picking up the pieces.”

Both expressed optimism that progress is being made but were unsure if it’s happening quickly enough. Dua cited the reversal of Roe v. Wade, which she says created “a really scary time” because women’s rights have gone “10 steps backwards.”

Lewinsky expressed hope that Dua’s generation will stay informed and committed to change things for the better.

The Pretty Reckless shares acoustic version of “Harley Darling”

September 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Pretty Reckless has premiered an acoustic version of “Harley Darling,” a track off their latest album, 2021’s Death By Rock and Roll.

In a statement, frontwoman Taylor Momsen calls “Harley Darling” a “love letter” to frequent Pretty Reckless producer Kato Khandwala, who died in 2018 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

“So many of us have stories of losing loved ones, especially now, and I hope this song can be used in other’s healing as it was in my own,” Momsen says.

The acoustic “Harley Darling” is available now via digital outlets. It will also appear on The Pretty Reckless’ upcoming Other Worlds compilation, which will feature various remixes, covers and unplugged recordings.

Other Worlds will be released November 4.

Papa takes the mound: See Ghost’s Tobias Forge throw out first pitch at White Sox game

September 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ghost‘s Tobias Forge traded his mic for a baseball mitt when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Chicago White Sox’s game Thursday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.

Forge took the mound as his character Papa Emeritus IV, complete with his signature face paint. He did dress up for the occasion, though, trading his occult robes for a White Sox jersey.

You can see photos of the Papa’s pitch via Consequence.net.

Forge’s stop in Chicago comes as he and Ghost wrap up their U.S. tour behind their new album, Impera. The outing concludes Friday in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Disturbed details new album, ‘Divisive’; listen to single “Unstoppable” now

September 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Disturbed has announced a new album called Divisive.

The eighth studio effort from the “Down with the Sickness” metallers — and the first since 2018’s Evolution — will arrive on November 18.

“Partisan tribal warfare has become a part of our regular existence nowadays,” says frontman David Draiman. “It’s one big battle of the cliques. The whole idea of the record is to be a wakeup call for everyone.”

“Our society has become addicted to outrage,” he adds. “Music is the best cure for what ails us though. If only everyone reached out and used it. There’s no better environment to forget about all of this s*** than live music. We can be together and realize we have more in common than not. Recognize what’s happening and let’s make a change for the better.”

Divisive features the previously released track “Hey You.” A second single, titled “Unstoppable,” is out now via digital outlets.

The album also includes a duet with Heart‘s Ann Wilson called “Don’t Tell Me.”

Here’s the Divisive track list:

“Hey You”
“Bad Man”
“Divisive”
“Unstoppable”
“Love to Hate”
“Feeding the Fire”
“Don’t Tell Me” feat. Ann Wilson
“Take Back Your Life”
“Part of Me”
“Won’t Back Down”

Doobie Brothers acknowledge passing of original drummer John Hartman, who died in 2021

September 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Earlier this week, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame posted an “In Memoriam” tribute to original Doobie Brothers drummer John Hartman — though oddly, according to a Hall of Fame rep, his family confirmed that he actually died on December 29, 2021. Now, his bandmates have acknowledged Hartman’s passing on their official Facebook page.

Hartman, who was 72, co-founded the Doobie Brothers and played on all their ’70s-era hits; the band added a second drummer in 1971. Hartman left after 1978’s Minute by Minute album but rejoined twelve other Doobies alumni for a 1987 benefit tour.

He was subsequently part of the reunited Doobies lineup that recorded 1989’s Cycles and 1991’s Brotherhood, but retired permanently from the band in 1992. In 2020, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with eight other Doobie Brothers members.

On the band’s Facebook page, they wrote, “Today we are thinking of John Hartman, or Little John, to us. John was a wild spirit, great drummer and showman during his time in the Doobies. He was also a close friend for many years and an intricate part of the band personality! We send our condolences to all his loved ones at this difficult time. Rest In Peace, John.”

It’s unclear why nobody in the band seemed to be aware of Hartman’s passing prior to the Rock Hall’s posting. Doobie Brothers drummers Keith Knudsen and Michael Hossack died in 2005 and 2012, respectively.

Red Hot Chili Peppers honor Eddie Van Halen with new ’Return of the Dream Canteen’ song, “Eddie”

September 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Red Hot Chili Peppers have premiered a new song called “Eddie,” a track off their upcoming album, Return of the Dream Canteen.

The track, which is available now via digital outlets, is a tribute to late Van Halen icon Eddie Van Halen, who died in October 2020.

“Sometimes we don’t realize how deeply affected and connected we are to artists until the day they die,” says frontman Anthony Kiedis. “Eddie Van Halen was a one of a kind. The day after his death [bassist] Flea came into rehearsal with an emotional bassline. [Guitarist] John [Frusciante], [drummer] Chad [Smith] and I started playing along and pretty soon with all our hearts, a song in his honor effortlessly unfolded.”

“It felt good to be sad and care so much about a person who had given so much to our lives,” Kiedis adds. “Although the song doesn’t speak to Eddie by name, it talks about his early days on the Sunset Strip and the rock n roll tapestry that Van Halen painted on our minds. In the end, our song asks that you not remember Eddie for dying but for living his wildest dream.”

Return of the Dream Canteen, which also features the single “Tippa My Tongue,” will be released October 14. It’s the second Chili Peppers album of 2022 following April’s Unlimited Love.

President Biden’s special connection to Elton John, who performs at White House today

September 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

If you wondered why Elton John has been invited to perform on the White House’s South Lawn today, September 23, it may be because President Joe Biden has a special connection to the Rocket Man.

USA Today reports that as a young, single dad, Biden would drive his sons Hunter and Beau to school, and their ritual was to sing Elton’s number-one hit “Crocodile Rock” as loudly as possible. In 2015, when Beau was dying of brain cancer, Biden sat at Beau’s bedside and sang “Crocodile Rock” to him.

“Beau didn’t open his eyes, but I could see through my own tears that he was smiling,” the president wrote in his book Promise Me Dad.

As previously reported, Elton will perform at today’s event, “A Night When Hope and History Rhyme,” which is a collaboration with A+E Networks and The History Channel. It will not only honor Elton and celebrate “the unifying and healing power of music,” but it’ll also pay tribute to what the White House calls “everyday history-makers,” like teachers, nurses, frontline workers and mental health advocates.

It’s not clear whether Elton will perform “Crocodile Rock” at the event, though he has been playing it on his Farewell Tour. He previously said that it’s the song he can’t wait to finally say goodbye to when the tour ends.

Less than two weeks ago, another of Biden’s favorite musicians, James Taylor, performed at the White House to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act.

In other “Crocodile Rock” news, the song will also appear on the soundtrack of the upcoming movie Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, in theaters October 7.

Taylor Swift drops profane new ‘Midnights’ song title

September 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Taylor Swift‘s “Midnights Mayhem with Me” series on TikTok continued on Thursday night, with the star revealing yet another song title on her upcoming album Midnights.

As with her previous song title reveal, “Mastermind,” Taylor — this time accompanied by her cat Meredith — used a gold bingo ball cage to mix up ping pong balls, each of which represents one of the 13 tracks on the album.

Track eight was the number she pulled out; she then picked up a giant red toy telephone — with the receiver held upside down — and announced that the song is called “Vigilante S***.”

As Billboard notes, this is the first time Taylor’s ever used a curse word in a song title, though she has used profanity in songs before — for example, the 10-minute version of “All Too Well” contains the F-word.

Midnights, which Taylor has described as “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life,” drops October 21.

Nia Long’s fiancé Ime Udoka issues apology after alleged affair, confirms Celtic’s suspension

September 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Nia Long‘s fiancé and Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka has issued an apology after allegedly having an affair with a female staffer.

“I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down,” he said in a statement to ESPN.

Udoka, who was suspended from his duties as head coach for the 2022-23 season, added, “I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I will have no further comment.”

The Boston Celtics suspended the NBA coach “for violations of team policies,” they said in a statement. “A decision about his future with the Celtics beyond this season will be made at a later date.”

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