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Bret Michaels seemingly comments on report he derailed Poison’s 40th anniversary tour

January 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bret Michaels has made his first comments since his Poison bandmate Rikki Rockett revealed in a New York Post interview that a 40th anniversary Poison tour was derailed when Michaels asked for too much money.

Rockett said the band, which also includes C.C. DeVille and Bobby Dall, got a “great offer” for a tour, but Michaels wanted six-times what everyone else was getting, which nixed the deal.

Michaels touched on the subject in a post on Facebook, although first he congratulated Green Day and Bad Bunny for their upcoming Super Bowl appearances, writing, “I cannot wait to watch it and I cannot wait to announce a Bucket List NFL dream come true (stay tuned…).”

He then addressed Rockett, who on Wednesday was inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame, telling him to have fun at the ceremony. He offered, “As always, I consider Poison to be Bobby, C.C., Rikki and myself. I also make no bones about loving the BMB (Bret Michaels Band) and will always have both in my life.”

He added, “Bottom line – I love music, I love the fans and I’m always forever grateful. Onward & upward and let’s all focus on the positive in 2026, and the potential of a future reunion.”

As for how he feels about a possible reunion, Rockett told People, “I’d love for that to happen.”

Clipse and Pharrell to perform at 2026 Grammy Awards

January 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

With five Grammy nominations at the 2026 award show, what better way to celebrate than onstage?

Clipse and Pharrell, who are nominated for their work on Let God Sort Em Out, are set to perform at music’s biggest night.

“GRAB YOUR POPCORN AND SIT QUIETLY IN FRONT OF YOUR TELEVISIONS,” Pusha T captioned his Instagram announcement. Malice also shared the news on his Instagram account.

Clipse is up for album of the year and best rap album for their work on Let God Em Out, which is produced by Pharrell. “Chains & Whips” is nominated for best rap performance, while album cuts “The Birds Don’t Sing” and “So Be It” are competing for best rap song and best music video, respectively.

The 2026 Grammys will take place Feb. 1, with Leon Thomas performing alongside fellow best new artist nominees.

It will air live on CBS, and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

The 2027 iteration of the annual show will air on ABC.

Jelly Roll’s coaching basketball after losing 300 pounds

January 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jelly Roll says his life has changed in “every way” after losing close to 300 pounds over the last three years.

“Spiritually, I’ve gotten closer to God. I’ve gotten closer to myself,” he told Extra at the Wednesday premiere of Star Search on Netflix. “I’m a better father. I’m more present with my children. You should see it, dude. I mean, I’m coaching my son’s basketball team this year. … I just feel physically better and I feel like I can physically do it.”

He added that, at 550 pounds, “you definitely don’t think about trying to coach a team, you wonder if there’s a bench you can sit on, you know?”

“I’m a whole different human,” he said.

Jelly Roll plans to walk the red carpet at the 68th Grammys Feb. 1 in Los Angeles, where he’s up for three awards.

The Isley Brothers to be honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

January 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Isley Brothers‘ music is so “Contagious,” it’s earned them a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The group is set to receive the 2,834th star on the Hollywood Boulevard sidewalks, earning the honor in the recording category.

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is shouting how proud we are to welcome The Isley Brothers to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said in a statement. “Their incredible legacy in music has influenced generations of artists and fans around the world, and we’re proud to celebrate their enduring impact with this well-deserved star.”

The Walk of Fame star marks the latest honor for The Isley Brothers, whose discography includes hits “Twist and Shout,” “It’s Your Thing,” “For the Love of You,” “Between the Sheets” and “Shout!” They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 and are members of the 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame class.

The Walk of Fame ceremony takes place Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. PT and will be exclusively livestreamed at walkoffame.com.

Tony Iommi guitar raises over $60,000 for cancer charity

January 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tony Iommi guitar raises over ,000 for cancer charity

Tony Iommi guitar raises over $60,000 for cancer charity — Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath performs at Ozzfest 2016 at San Manuel Amphitheater on September 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA) (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has helped raise money for a cancer charity in his hometown of Birmingham, England.

The BBC reports that a guitar he donated to Birmingham-based Heartlands Hospital Charity helped raise over $60,000 toward the organization’s campaign to open a new hematology and oncology center at the hospital. The winner of the guitar resides in the U.S.

Charlotte Schofield, director of fundraising for Heartlands Hospital Charity, thanked the rocker for his “generosity and support.”

“Thanks to this incredible donation we are well on our way to our fundraising goal of £150,000 (about $170,000) and creating a beautiful space for patients to be comfortable while they receive their treatment,” she said.

Iommi, 77, is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2012. In August 2016 he announced he was cancer-free.

Gorillaz’s ‘Clint Eastwood’ joins YouTube’s Billion Views Club

January 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Gorillaz’s iconic tune “Clint Eastwood” has reached a new milestone on YouTube.

The video for the band’s 2001 debut single, off their self-titled debut album, has reached 1 billion views on the site, becoming their second clip to join YouTube’s Billion Views Club.

The first video to reach 1 billion views was “Feel Good Inc.,” off their 2005 sophomore album, Demon Days.

Gorillaz, the virtual band created by Blur’s Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, recently released “The Hardest Thing/Orange County” off their upcoming album, The Mountain. “The Hardest Thing” features late drummer Tony Allen, and “Orange County” features poet and U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate Kara Jackson, Argentine producer Bizarrap and sitar player Anoushka Shankar.

The Mountain is due out Feb. 27. They’ll be playing the album in full during two shows in Los Angeles taking place Feb. 22 and 23.

‘Their Greatest Hits 1971-75′ becomes Eagles’ first album to receive quadruple Diamond certification

January 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Eagles are celebrating a new musical milestone.

The band revealed on Instagram that their compilation album Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 has just been awarded a quadruple Diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over 40 million units.

The album is the first-ever record to land such a feat, securing its standing as the bestselling album of all time in the United States.

Their Greatest Hits 1971-75, featuring such classic Eagles tunes as “Take It Easy,” “Desperado” and “Take it To the Limit,” was released Feb. 17, 1976. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Eagles are set to reissue the album on crystal clear 180-gram vinyl on Feb. 13. It will be available exclusively at Eagles.com and is available for preorder now.

But that’s not the Eagles’ only news. Their iconic album Hotel California, which is also turning 50 this year, has just been re-certified 28-times Platinum by the RIAA, making it the third bestselling album of all time.

Eagles are set to return to the Sphere Las Vegas for their residency on Friday. They have dates confirmed at the venue until March 28. They will also headline New Orleans Jazz Fest on May 2. A complete list of dates can be found at Eagles.com.

Mike WiLL Made-It and Hit-Boy to face off in upcoming Return of the Producers Verzuz

January 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The next Verzuz battle will be a showdown between producers. Mike WiLL Made-It and Hit-Boy are set to go hit for hit on Jan. 30.

The Return of the Producers battle will air live at 5 p.m. PT from the Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles. It will be presented by Complex, which helmed Verzuz’s comeback featuring Cash Money and No Limit Records during ComplexCon 2025 in October. Complex’s Jordan Rose and Apple Music’s Ebro Darden will provide the commentary.

“ITS ON THE FLO ! CELEBRATION OF THE CATALOGS! REAL 1S KNOW THIS CATALOG TOO DEEP,” Mike captioned an Instagram post. His production discography includes Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble,” “XXX,” “DNA,” Beyoncé’s “Formation” and Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles.”

Hit-Boy produced the beats for Jay-Z and Ye’s “N***** in Paris,” Travis Scott’s “SICKO MODE,” “Clique,” Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé’s “Feeling Myself” and Nas‘ Grammy-winning album King’s Disease, among others.

Verzuz is a celebration of catalogs where musicians play their hits in a song-for-song format. It kicked off during the pandemic with a battle between cofounders and producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, before it went on to include face-offs between artists. The upcoming showdown will be its second since its return following some legal disputes.

Hit-Boy x Verzuz x GAS Trading Cards are now available for purchase on Complex’s webstore.

Harry Styles is going back on tour, highlighted by a 30-night New York City residency

January 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Harry Styles announced Thursday that he will be going on a limited tour for the first time since 2023.

Together, Together, which is promoted by Live Nation, will consist of 50 shows in seven cities: Amsterdam, London, São Paolo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne and Sydney. The tours launches in May and wraps up in December.

Notably, New York City is the only city in North America where Styles will perform for this tour, set to have 30 shows from August through October.

Special guests for the tour are Robyn, Shania Twain, Fcukers, Jorja Smith, Jamie xx, Fousheé and Skye Newman across select dates.

The announcement comes ahead of the release of Styles’ fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., which is set to release on March 6.

The album’s lead single, “Aperture,” will premiere globally Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.

Presales and general sales for Together, Together are set take place at varying dates by city beginning Jan. 28.

On This Day, Jan. 22, 1977: Paul McCartney and Wings hit #1 with ‘Wings Over America’

January 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, Jan. 22, 1977 …

Paul McCartney and Wings hit #1 in the U.S. with the triple live album Wings Over America.

The album was recorded during the U.S. leg of the Wings Over the World Tour, which ran from 1975 to 1976.

The album included live performances of Wings tracks like “Band on the Run,” “Live and Let Die,” “Let ‘em In” and “Silly Love Songs,” as well as five Beatles songs, “Yesterday,” “Lady Madonna,” “I’ve just Seen a Face,” “Blackbird” and “The Long and Winding Road.”

The album was one of four number ones for McCartney and his post-Beatles band Wings. The others were 1973’s Band on the Run and Red Rose Speedway, and 1976’s At the Speed of Sound.

McCartney’s post-Beatles career, including his time with Wings, is the subject of the new documentary Man on the Run, which will debut Feb. 27 on Prime Video.

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