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Remixed, updated version of Pink Floyd’s ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason’ album due in October

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Pink Floyd will release a remixed and updated standalone version of their 1987 studio album A Momentary Lapse of Reason in multiple high-res formats in October.

The new mix was created by Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and studio engineer Andy Jackson in 2019 for the band’s expansive The Later Years box set. The tracks were updated with previously unused keyboard performances by the late Rick Wright and new drum tracks from Nick Mason.

The album, which you can pre-order now, will be released on CD, as a CD/DVD or CD/Blu-ray set, as a two-LP half-speed-mastered package, and via digital formats with stereo and 5.1 mixes. The record also will made available for the first time in the immersive Sony 360 Reality Audio format, as well as in Dolby Audio and UHD.

The physical versions of A Momentary Lapse of Reason will arrive on October 29, while the digital versions are due out October 19.

Discussing the new mix, Gilmour explains, “Some years after we had recorded the album, we came to the conclusion that we should update it to make it more timeless, featuring more of the traditional instruments that we liked and that we were more used to playing…We also looked for and found some previously unused keyboard parts of Rick’s which helped us to come up with a new vibe, a new feeling for the album.”

The DVD and Blu-ray feature such bonus content as music videos, a short making-of documentary, audio of three 1987 live performances and more.

Pink Floyd has released a special version of the “Learning to Fly” video, featuring the 2019 mix of the song. If you watch the clip on YouTube while wearing headphones, it’ll simulate the 360 Reality Audio experience.

Britney Spears won’t be charged in incident with housekeeper

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

On top of everything else Britney Spears is going through, it’s good to know that at least she won’t face any charges over that incident with her housekeeper last month.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that no charges would be filed due to “insufficient evidence” that a crime had occurred. Britney’s housekeeper claimed that Britney had slapped a phone out of the housekeeper’s hand following an argument over the medical care of Britney’s dog. The housekeeper alleged that her phone was damaged in the incident.

The Misdemeanor Unit Supervisor in the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office decided not to file charges after reviewing the case. In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, Britney’s attorney, Mathew Rosengart, said, “If this involved Jane Doe rather than Britney Spears it would not have been pursued or covered at all.”

“Sadly, it is apparent that some have learned nothing from the past, and we sincerely hope the media and others will be more respectful of Ms. Spears in the future,” Rosengart added.

CMA Summer Jam features all-star collaborations

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

CMA Summer Jam airs Thursday night, September 2, on ABC. The three-hour TV special was filmed during two star-studded nights, on July 27 and 28, at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater, with plenty of stunning collaborations.

Luke Bryan teamed up with Cole Swindell to perform Cole’s recent No. 1 hit, “Single Saturday Night,” while Carrie Underwood performed two songs, “Guitars Cadillacs” and “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere,” with Dwight Yoakam. BRELAND and HARDY joined Dierks Bentley to sing “Beers on Me.” Dierks also returned to sing one of the stand-out performances of the night, “Midnight Rider,” with both Brothers Osborne and Miranda Lambert.

Good friends Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett sang “Round Here,” and Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani earned a rousing standing ovation for their “Happy Anywhere” duet.

Other performances of the night included Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Carly Pearce, Darius Rucker and Mickey Guyton.

CMA Summer Jam begins at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Blake Shelton calls being married to Gwen Stefani “incredible”

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Blake Shelton is clearly madly in love with his new bride, Gwen Stefani, nearly two months after tying the knot with her. Blake, who started dating the No Doubt singer in 2015, says being husband and wife has made their relationship stronger than ever.

“Married life so far is … it’s incredible,” Blake reflects. “I mean, it’s everything that it already was, which was awesome. She just can’t get away from me now.”

Blake and Gwen got married on July 3 on his Oklahoma ranch, with The Voice host Carson Daly officiating the ceremony.

Both Blake and Gwen will appear on CMA Summer Jam. The show, which includes performances by Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs and more, will air Thursday night, September 2, at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.

Check out new Yes song and music video “Dare to Know,” from the band’s upcoming album, ‘The Quest’

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Yes has offered up a second preview track from its forthcoming studio album, The Quest, which is due out on October 1.

The tune, “Dare to Know,” is a multiple-part tune featuring classical and prog-rock elements, and sections showcasing orchestral flourishes.

“‘Dare to Know’ presents a guitar theme played within many different arrangements, with different chord structures and altered textures,” says Yes guitarist Steve Howe. “The ‘idea’ mentioned in the first verse gets described later as an awakening to the subtle goings on within our bodies and mind, all geared to nature’s scheme of things, all fluctuating and rearranging according to the principles of life, as we know it.”

An accompanying mixed-media music video for the song has premiered at Yes’ official YouTube channel. The clip features kaleidoscopic animation segments, scenes that present an eagle’s-eye view of various natural landscapes, photos of all of Yes’ members, song lyrics with lettering apparently created by the band’s longtime cover artist Roger Dean.

“Dare to Know” follows the release of The Quest‘s lead track, “The Ice Bridge,” which also was accompanied by a partially animated music video.

The Quest, which was produced by Howe, can be pre-ordered now. The 11-track collection will be available as a two-CD set featuring eight songs on the main disc and three additional tunes on the second CD.

The album also will be issued in additional formats and configurations, including a limited-edition box set boasting two CDs, two vinyl LPs and a Blu-ray disc.

Watch previously unreleased video of Oasis’ “Live Forever” Knebworth performance from upcoming doc

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

A previously unseen video of Oasis performing “Live Forever” during their iconic 1996 Knebworth concerts has now been released.

The clip is taken from the upcoming documentary Oasis Knebworth 1996, which chronicles the “Wonderwall” band’s two historic shows at the U.K.’s Knebworth Park. The performance footage is accompanied by a voiceover from Noel Gallagher, who explains how important a song “Live Forever” was to Oasis.

“We were a pretty decent band the night before I wrote ‘Live Forever,’ but it was indie music,” Gallagher says. “The day after I wrote ‘Live Forever,’ we were gonna be the biggest band in the world. I knew it.”

You can watch the “Live Forever” performance streaming now on YouTube.

Oasis Knebworth 1996 will hit theaters September 23, and will be released as a live album and Blu-ray/DVD on November 19. Noel and his estranged brother/former band mate Liam Gallagher are both executive producers on the film.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Lady Gaga’s dog walker Ryan Fischer addresses backlash over GoFundMe

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

It’s been six months since Lady Gaga‘s dog walker, Ryan Fischer, was attacked, and now he’s setting the record straight on a few things.

In an interview with Rolling Stone Fischer addressed the criticism the “Rain on Me” singer-faced after he set up a GoFundMe asking for $40,000. As of Thursday morning, the campaign had raised nearly $33,000.

“With no vehicle, apartment, and having run out of savings and surviving on donations from generous loved ones, I am humbly asking for your help,” he wrote in the description on the fundraiser’ page. “This is not an easy thing to ask, but I have started to realize sharing your vulnerability with others is exactly when radical change begins to occur for everyone involved.”

At the time, critics questioned why Gaga couldn’t fork over the funds herself, but Fischer made a point to clarify that his asking for help was no shade to the pop star.

“Everyone thought that I was setting a blame on someone, when it was all love. It’s what happens in trauma — all your loved ones, all your family, everyone: you feel alone. You don’t feel supported because this is your journey,” he explained. “I tried so hard. I tried to navigate that. I really did think about the wording. It’s a weird video and it’s a weird way to go about life. It’s not normal and I understood that. And I really did try to navigate it as best I could.”

Lady Gaga’s three French bulldogs — named Gustav, Koji and Asia — were targeted by armed thieves during a nighttime stroll with Fischer in late February. Fischer was shot in the process. All three dogs were recovered and the suspects were charged with attempted murder and robbery.

Justin Bieber launches charity auction to support Haitians devastated by earthquake

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Justin Bieber has launched a fundraiser to help the people of Haiti, who are struggling to rebuild after a devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the country, killing over 2,200 people and destroying more than 100,000 homes.

Project Medishare, a global nonprofit, announced Wednesday that they partnered with the “Peaches” singer and the activist network Propeller for a charity auction, all proceeds from which will go to help the people of Haiti.

Bieber has donated a Vegas experience for two, complete with round-trip flights, a hotel stay, tickets to his concert at the T-Mobile Arena and a VIP meet and greet. He also donated a variety of original artworks. Also up for grabs is an exclusive invite to Bieber’s event in New York City, set to take place the week of September 12. The auction ends September 7.

“Thank you @justinbieberfor setting up an auction with @propeller.la to raise funds for @medishare4haiti,” the organization shared on Instagram. “100% of proceeds will support our work on the ground providing critical medical care and distributing food and hygiene kits to families affected by the devastating 7.2 earthquake in #Haiti.”

Those wanting to help can donate now on Project Medishare’s website, and also stay up to date there on the ongoing relief efforts.

Haiti’s recovery efforts were further hampered by Tropical Storm Grace, which drenched the Caribbean nation two days after the devastating earthquake, which triggered flash floods and mudslides. The back-to-back natural disasters came as Haiti grapples with a political crisis following the assassination of their president, Jovenel Moïse.

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Alicia Keys teases new single with Swae Lee, “La La”

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Alicia Keys is gearing up to drop some new music.

The 40-year-old singer took to social media Wednesday to announce that next week she’s dropping “La La,” a new song with Swae Lee.

“New Music. Timeless vibes. #LALA 9/9,” Alicia captioned the Instagram post, which tagged Lee and producer Mike Will Made It.

The post also showed off the track’s cover art, which features Keys’ looking over her shoulder with her hair slicked back in a low bun. She’s sporting a pair of gold earrings that read “Queen” and a chunky layered gold chain necklace, with gold nail polish that’s painted over her fingertips to match.

Over on Twitter, the singer shared a TikTok video of her reacting to a duo dancing to her song, simultaneously giving fans a 30-second sneak peek at the upcoming record.

“This is a ZONEEEEEEE!!!! Can y’all teach me the #LaLa???” she wrote alongside the clip.

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This is a ZONEEEEEEE!!!! Can y’all teach me the #LaLa???🔥🔥🔥👑👑👑💜💜 pic.twitter.com/kyvqxkrWXz

— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) August 30, 2021

‘CMA Summer Jam”s got “Beer” with Darius, drinks on Luke Combs, and a Chief who’s dying to play

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

With Labor Day weekend coming up, tonight’s CMA Summer Jam is country’s unofficial farewell party for the warmest season — and Darius Rucker is bringing the beer.

“I wrote a song with some buddies last year that was a kind of a summery song that did pretty good for us,” he says regarding his latest #1. “So I’m gonna… have fun and try to bring some ‘Beers and Sunshine’ to everybody…”

“It’s just a song about getting back to normal and getting back to the things you love and remembering that there’s still great things around that are just real simple,” he adds.

Luke Combs has an entirely different take on sharing some drinks with the crowd.

“It’s obviously gonna be a high-energy set…” he reveals. “I’m bringing my buddy Jimmie Allen out, which is gonna be really exciting. He’ll get to sing for everybody. I’m a huge fan of his…”

“I’m looking forward to the energy,” Luke continues. “Drink some beers, drink some drinks, you know, throw some drinks on some people, probably. It’ll be fun.”

CMA Summer Jam features a who’s-who of the biggest stars in country music, and Entertainer of the Year Eric Church speaks for them all when he says they couldn’t wait to return to the stage.

“I’ve tried to get like five-year-old birthday party gigs,” he jokes, “and anybody that would hire a guy in sunglasses to play.”

“But I’ll play anywhere,” he adds. “I think the band will play anywhere. And I think it hearkens back to, at least for us, it’s about the love of music… We can’t wait to get back out there.”

Check out all the fun as country takes over ABC prime time tonight with CMA Summer Jam, which starts at 8 p.m. ET.

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