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Cher’s iconic outfit from Farewell Tour sells for more than $162K at auction

March 28, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Cher’s iconic outfit from Farewell Tour sells for more than 2K at auction

Cher’s iconic outfit from Farewell Tour sells for more than $162K at auction — Courtesy Julien’s Auctions

During her epic Living Proof: The Farewell Tour in 2002, Cher performed her song “If I Could Turn Back Time” in a costume designed by the legendary Bob Mackie, based on the extremely revealing outfit she wore in the song’s video. Well, that tour outfit just sold at auction for over $162,000.

The ensemble, which features a rhinestone-studded leather motorcycle jacket over a spandex and mesh catsuit, was sold during Juliens Auctions’ Bold Luxury: The Limelight Edit sale. It had previously been sold at auction in 2006, and this time around the estimated selling price had been between $60,000 and $80,000.

Even Mackie’s sketch of the outfit was a big seller, bringing in $22,750.

The outfit was also witness to a big pop cultural moment: The woman who previously owned the outfit lent it back to Cher in 2010 so she could wear it to that year’s MTV VMAs. That was when she presented Lady Gaga — who was wearing her infamous meat dress, with a matching hat and bag — with an award.

Gaga said during her acceptance speech, “I never thought I’d be asking Cher to hold my meat purse.”

That Farewell Tour didn’t take, by the way: Cher hit the road again in 2014 for her Dressed to Kill Tour and then once again in 2018 for her Here We Go Again Tour.

Maren Morris gives fans a taste of ‘DREAMSICLE’

March 28, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Maren Morris has released new music.

On Thursday, the Grammy Award-winning singer unveiled her newest song, “carry me through,” which is from her upcoming album, DREAMSICLE.

The song, a stripped-back ballad, “reflects on navigating a dark place and finding the strength to pull herself out,” according to a press release.

A music video for the song also illustrated the message, with Morris’ world going from black and white to color.

In the song, which was produced by Greg Kurstin, Morris sings, “I know tomorrow’s gonna come/ preaching to a choir of one/ it’s taking me a while/ I’ll get there soon/ yeah, I got friends around/ plenty of hands held out/ but I’m still the one who has to choose/ to carry me through.”

In a quote shared in the press release, Morris said the song was “written in early 2023 before a lot of things went down.”

She added, “I really do think sometimes songs are premonitions. I wanted to address some anxieties I was having but also give myself some peace by saying ‘It’s not all on you right now. Lean on safe people.’ Listening to it brings me a little bit of peace, and I hope it does the same for others out there.”

Morris’ upcoming album follows her 2022 album Humble Quest and her 2024 EP Intermission.

DREAMSICLE will be released May 9. See the track list below:

“lemonade”
“people still show up”
“cry in the car”
“cut!”
“bed no breakfast”
“dreamsicle”
“i hope i never fall in love”
“too good”
“push me over”
“because, of course”
“grand bouquet”
“this is how a woman leaves”
“carry me through”
“holy smoke”

INXS releases demo of ‘Kiss the Dirt’ from ‘Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)’

March 28, 2025 by WDNY Radio

INXS has offered up another preview of their upcoming 40th anniversary deluxe edition of their album Listen Like Thieves.

The latest taste is a previously unreleased studio demo of the song “Kiss the Dirt.” It is the second track released from the deluxe edition, following a live performance of “Biting Bullets.”

Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) will feature a brand-new remix of the album by Giles Martin and Paul Hicks, along with unreleased outtakes and demos. There will also be a new interview with the band, plus a newly unearthed BBC recording, Live From The Royal Albert Hall, London, 1986.

In addition to the three-CD/LP deluxe edition, there will be a two-CD extended edition, which includes the new mix and the CD of B-sides, remixes and live recordings, as well as a single LP edition with just the remix.

All versions will be released May 9 and are available for preorder now.

INXS — Michael Hutchence, brothers Andrew, Jon and Tim Farriss, and Garry Gary Beers — released Listen Like Thieves on Oct. 14, 1985. It was the band’s fifth studio album and was considered to be their international breakthrough. It featured the Aussie rockers’ first top-five single, “What You Need,” with the album reaching #11 in the U.S.

38 degrees and ‘Shivers’: Ed Sheeran delivers the weather forecast for Ipswich, Massachusetts

March 28, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Ed Sheeran is opening his pop-up experience, The Old Phone Pub, in Ipswich, Massachusetts, on Friday. In honor of the occasion, he appeared on a local TV station to deliver the weather forecast for the town, which is the sister city of his hometown of Ipswich, England.

Standing in front of one of those computerized weather maps, Ed told viewers that they can expect a mix of sun and clouds, breezy with mild temperatures of 55 degrees. “Not quite T-shirt weather but sweater weather if you own one of those,” he said. “Which I’m sure you do, ’cause we’re in Massachusetts.”

He said there’s a chance of showers into the evening, and Saturday and Sunday it will be 38 degrees with showers. After giving the weather for the next seven days, he thanked the station for having him and exited to applause.

But it’s not just Ipswich that’s getting some love from Ed: He’s teasing that something special involving his new single “Azizam” is coming to “a city near you” on Saturday. The cities range from New York and Venice, California, to Dublin, Rio de Janeiro, Delhi, Sydney, Paris and Berlin. You can sign up for texts about the event via a link shared by @edhq.

“Azizam” will officially be released April 4. It’s from his forthcoming album, Play.

Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, Lalah Hathaway, Tamar Braxton tapped for inaugural Rise and Rhythm Cruise

March 28, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The inaugural Rise and Rhythm Cruise will set sail on the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship in February 2026, to uplift attendees with performances, panels and more. The Rise and Rhythm Cruise will feature sets from Kirk Franklin, David Mann and Tamela Mann, Tye Tribbett, Lalah Hathaway, Kierra Sheard, Leela James and more. Tabitha Brown and Chance Brown, Tamar Braxton, and Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson are among the speakers tapped for the four-night cruise.

Other activities will also be going on, including interviews, podcast recordings, meet and greets, parties, movie screenings, parties and workout classes.

The Rise and Rhythm Cruise will sail from Feb. 1, 2026, to Feb. 5, 2026, bringing passengers from Tampa to Cozumel, Mexico. Tickets are currently on sale.

‘Bar None’: Jordan Davis keeps score with new single

March 28, 2025 by WDNY Radio

While we don’t know many details about Jordan Davis‘ next album — other than it’s supposed to arrive later this year — we do know what his new single is: “Bar None.”

“Gonna need three or four more/ Baby if moving on had a scoreboard/ It’d say you and your memory, one/ Me and this bar, none,” he sings in the upbeat breakup tune.

“Bar None” follows Jordan’s most recent #1, “I Ain’t Sayin’,” which will also be on the new record.

Find out more when Jordan stops by CBS Mornings on Monday, March 31, before he shows off his bartending skills on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live on Thursday.

‘Justice continues to stand’: Family reacts after Selena’s killer is denied parole

March 28, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Yolanda Saldivar, the woman who murdered singer Selena Quintanilla in 1995, has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole.

Saldivar was convinced and sentenced to life in prison in 1995. She was required to serve 30 years before becoming eligible for parole. Her official eligibility date was March 30, but the Board’s decision was announced Thursday. The next review is set for 2030.

In its decision, the Board stated that the nature of Saldivar’s offense indicated “a conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others.” The Board therefore ruled that Saldivar “poses a continuing threat to public safety.”

Days before the murder, Saldivar, the former president of Selena’s fan club, had been fired by the singer and her husband over allegations that she was stealing money from them. Known as the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena was 23 years old when she was killed. Her posthumous crossover album, Dreaming of You, was the first album by a Latin artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200.

Selena’s life inspired the 1997 movie Selena, starring Jennifer Lopez, as well as a 2020 Netflix series. Selena Gomez was named after her.

In a statement on the singer’s official Instagram, Selena’s family said they were grateful for the Board’s decision, saying that it “reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans around the world far too soon.”

“Selena’s legacy is one of love, music, and inspiration,” the statement continued. “She lived with joy, gave selflessly, and continues to uplift generations with her voice and her spirit. … [W]e remain committed to preserving her memory and ensuring that her story is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves.”

The message also thanked Selena’s fans “their unwavering support throughout the years.”

Ringo Starr releases all-star ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ to benefit LA wildfire relief efforts

March 28, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Ringo Starr has released an all-star rendition of The Beatles’ classic “With A Little Help From My Friends,” with proceeds going to help California wildfire relief efforts.

The song was recorded live during Ringo’s January shows at the Ryman Auditorium. It features the superstar guests who joined him for the concerts, including Sheryl Crow, The White Stripes’ Jack White, Mickey Guyton, Emmylou Harris, Brenda Lee and Billy String.

“With A Little Help My Friends” is available now via digital outlets. Starr will donate 100% of the song’s proceeds from now until March 27, 2026, to the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity ReBUILD LA.

“I love LA and have lived there for many years, and while we were recording this in Nashville, many of us had family and friends who were dealing with the wildfires in Los Angeles,” said Ringo. “It was so great performing this song with these incredible artists and we all wanted to do something to help. I think the song says it all really, ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ and we send it to all those affected by the fires with Peace and Love.”

The two-hour special Ringo & Friends at the Ryman, filmed during his two-night stand in Nashville, aired in early March on CBS. It is now streaming on Paramount+.

Next up, Ringo and his All-Starr Band are set to kick off a new tour on June 12 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They’ll also return to Las Vegas this fall, with dates at the Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort starting Sept. 17 and wrapping Sept. 24.

A complete list of dates can be found at RingoStarr.com.

Sum 41 releases cover of Rage Against the Machine’s ‘Sleep Now in the Fire’

March 28, 2025 by WDNY Radio

After putting out their final album and finishing their final tour, Sum 41 still has something left in the tank.

The “Fat Lip” outfit has released a cover of the Rage Against the Machine song “Sleep Now in the Fire,” recorded for the Spotify Sessions series.

Sum 41’s previously played “Sleep Now in the Fire” live and posted a performance of the song when news broke in 2024 that Rage would no longer be touring or playing live again.

The Rage cover is accompanied by a new recording of the song “Landmines,” the lead single off the aforementioned final Sum 41 album, Heaven :x: Hell.

“Recording these Spotify Singles has been an incredible way to celebrate with our fans around the world,” Sum 41 says in a Spotify Canada Instagram post. “We’re so grateful for their support and excited to share this special session with everyone.”

Heaven :x: Hell was released in March 2024, and Sum 41 played the last show on their farewell tour in January. Their last-ever performance will take place Sunday at the 2025 Juno Awards, during which they’ll be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

The Who breaks out the hits, reveals ailments, at London charity concert

March 28, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The Who returned to the stage Thursday night, performing the first of two concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall to benefit Teenage Cancer Trust.

According to setlist.fm, the band blew through plenty of Who hits, including “Who Are You,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “My Generation” and “Baba O’Riley.” They even surprised the crowd with a performance of the Who’s Next song “Love Ain’t for Keeping,” the first time they’ve performed the song since 2004.

Mojo reports that during the show, Pete Townshend revealed he is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

“I had a complete knee replacement four and a half weeks ago,” the 79-year-old Townshend shared. “But because I’m Superman, I’m here! Maybe I should auction off the old one.” He added, “Elton John had one done, and he wears his as a bracelet. Unfortunately, mine’s in three bits.”

And Pete isn’t the only one dealing with ailments. Roger Daltrey, who has been open about his hearing issues, shared that he’s now having trouble with his eyesight.

“The problem with this job is that you go deaf, and now I’ve been told I am going blind,” the 81-year-old told the audience, according to Planet Rock. “Thank God I’ve still got my voice. If I lose that I’ll go full Tommy,” a reference to the “deaf, dumb and blind” main character in The Who’s rock opera Tommy.

The Who returns to Royal Albert Hall for a second and final Teenage Cancer Trust show on Sunday.

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