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Michael B. Jordan jokes about Lori Harvey split in ‘SNL’ monologue, Lil Baby performs “California Breeze” & “Forever”

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Creed III‘s Michael B. Jordan made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut over the weekend, along with musical guest Lil Baby.

Jordan used part of his monologue to joke about his much publicized split from model Lori Harvey after more than a year of dating.

After plugging Creed III, which also marked his feature film directing debut, the 35-year-old actor added, “But right after that, I went through my very first public breakup.”

“Most people after a breakup are like, ‘I’m going to get in better shape.’ But I was already in Creed shape!” he continued. “So I had to be like, ‘All right, I guess I’ll learn a new language.'”

“Anyway, estoy en Raya,” he joked.

That led to SNL castmembers Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim and Punkie Johnson taking turns trying to land the handsome actor.

The episode also featured a pair of musical performances from Lil Baby, who delivered his Billboard top 10 hits “California Breeze” and “Forever.”

The Atlanta rapper appeared on SNL once before, helping DJ Khaled out with his performance of “You Stay” in 2019.

Creed III hits theaters March 3, 2023.

Late Night Studying: Harry Styles is the subject of super-popular Texas State University class

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Harry’s House now has a classroom: The spring 2023 semester at Texas State University features a course devoted to Harry Styles.

As MySanAntonio.com reports, the class, called “Harry Styles and the Cult of Celebrity: Identity, the Internet and European Pop Culture,” filled up just two minutes after registration went live. But it’s not like the students sit around all day watching the video for “As It Was.”

“It’s not just that we’re going to study Harry Styles and nothing else,” associate professor Louie Dean Valencia told the news site. “In the same way you could probably learn about The Beatles to understand the 1960s, you could study Harry Styles to learn about the world today.”

Valencia, a historian, decided to write a book about Harry during the lockdown in 2020, which led to him developing the class concept. Valencia thinks it’s important for the course to focus on recent history.

“A lot of times … [students] don’t know what actually happened in 2010,” the year One Direction formed, Valencia notes. “This gives them the opportunity to have a better idea of what was happening … that they maybe weren’t paying attention to, but … anchoring in subjects that are interesting to them, that they can actually relate to what was going on at the time in their own life.”

The first week of the course began with a discussion of the history of rock music and how Harry is following in the footsteps of icons like David Bowie, Prince and Elvis Presley. At the end of a semester, the students will release a podcast series.

The Harry class isn’t the only pop-culture-based class at Texas State, either: courses about baseball, hip-hop culture and video games are also offered.

Television frontman Tom Verlaine dead at 73

January 28, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Television frontman Tom Verlaine has died at age 73, The New York Times reports.

Jesse Paris Smith, daughter of Verlaine’s contemporary and onetime partner Patti Smith, tells the Times that Verlaine passed away following a “brief illness.”

In an Instagram post, Jesse Paris Smith writes, “I love you always and forever, and will always remember and hold close the touch of your hand — hands of a beautiful creator and of a love more warm, tender, delicate, and true that one can ever dream.”

Patti Smith also shared a poem in honor of Verlaine.

Verlaine co-founded Television in 1973, and the band became a staple at the famed CBGB New York City club. Television broke up in 1978 after two albums, but reunited in 1992 for a third and final album, which spawned the radio single “Call Mr. Lee.” The band continued to play live over the years, most recently in 2019.

A seminal band in the coming alternative scene, Television’s influence can be heard in bands including The Strokes and Interpol.

STP’s Robert DeLeo releases covers of Gordon Lightfoot songs

January 27, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo has shared covers of the Gordon Lightfoot songs “Affair on 8th Avenue” and “Your Love’s Return.”

The recordings, which feature vocals by musician Pete Shoulder, are being released as bonus tracks for DeLeo’s debut solo album, Lessons Learned, which dropped last October.

“Gordon Lightfoot is one of the sculptors of a musical era that I cherish and hold so dear to my heart,” DeLeo says. “I covered these two songs out of respect and relating to Gordon’s willingness to convey his vulnerability in his songs.”

You can listen to the covers now via digital outlets.

Stone Temple Pilots’ most recent album is 2020’s Perdida.

The Rolling Stones drop “Doom and Gloom” from ‘GRRR Live!’

January 27, 2023 by WDNY Radio

It’s only two weeks until The Rolling Stones drop their new live album, GRRR Live!, and they’re sharing yet another track from it. The band just dropped the live performance of “Doom and Gloom” to streaming services.

“Doom and Gloom” was the lead single from the band’s 2012 album, GRRR!, a compilation celebrating their 50th anniversary. At the time it was the first song the band recorded together in almost seven years.

GRRR Live!, dropping February 10, is a recording of The Stones’ December 15, 2012, concert at Newark’s Prudential Center, which was part of their 50 & Counting tour, celebrating their 50th anniversary. It features guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., Mick Taylor and The Black Keys. The album is now available for preorder.

Music notes: Miley Cyrus, Coldplay, Jason Derulo, Flo Rida, Ellie Goulding, John Mayer

January 27, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Miley Cyrus‘ “Flowers” broke its own Spotify record when it amassed even more streams in a single week — a whopping 115 million streams.

Coldplay added more shows to their Music of the Spheres Tour dates in Vancouver, San Diego and Los Angeles. The band added second shows due to popular demand. The new dates will be September 23, September 28 and October 1. Tickets go on sale Monday, January 30, at 10 a.m. PT on Ticketmaster.

Jason Derulo is teaming up with The Black Keys to headline the NFL’s TikTok Tailgate party at this year’s Super Bowl. The pregame celebration will be held February 12 at State Farm Stadium. The performance will be televised during the FOX Super Bowl LVII pregame show and stream on TikTok.

Flo Rida is headlining the 2023 Grammy Celebration, an after-party that is held to honor the ceremony’s winners and nominees, at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 5.

Got someone who doesn’t get the hint to stop calling you? Ellie Goulding can help. She’s giving personalized voicemails to her U.K. fans who purchase select bundles of her upcoming Higher Than Heaven album. She gave a hilarious example on Instagram.

John Mayer is returning to his hometown of Bridgeport, Connecticut, to headline the city’s Sound On Sound Festival, which runs September 30 through October 1 at Seaside Park. CT Post reports he is the first person confirmed to headline the festival, and more names will be announced later. Tickets are not on sale yet.

Music notes: Seal, Kelly Clarkson, Coldplay and John Mayer

January 27, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Seal was the latest guest on Kelly Clarkson’s daytime talk show, and the two struggled to remember the song they sang together at an event they performed at years ago during the Indy 500. It turns out they, alongside David Foster, had performed the national anthem. “It was so long ago,” Kelly said.

Coldplay added more shows to their Music of the Spheres World Tour dates in Vancouver, San Diego and Los Angeles. The band added second shows due to popular demand. The new dates will be September 23, September 28 and October 1. Tickets go on sale Monday, January 30, at 10 a.m. PT on Ticketmaster.

Fans think “Lavender Haze” teases Taylor Swift will rerelease ‘Speak Now’ soon

January 27, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Taylor Swift shoved plenty of Easter eggs — as she always does — into her new music video for “Lavender Haze,” but fans are convinced they found enough clues to prove she’ll rerelease her Speak Now album soon.

Fans first took note of all the imagery of fish in the video, such as a vinyl cover featuring the constellation Pisces, which is the astrological sign of her partner, Joe Alwyn. But fans think the fish imagery might actually be related to a particular guitar Taylor played during her 2011 Speak Now Tour.

The blue guitar had koi fish painted on it, and that same guitar made a cameo in Taylor’s “Anti-Hero” music video.

Koi fish that look like those on that guitar are seen throughout the “Lavender Haze” music video, which fans say strengthens the theory that we’ll soon get Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). Taylor has yet to confirm a release date.

Speaking of this new music video, Taylor is being praised for casting model Laith Ashley, a transgender man, as her love interest.

Writer Ashley Spencer commended the casting choice and tweeted, “At a time when trans rights are increasingly under attack, this representation is major.”

Laith also applauded Taylor on Instagram, writing, “Thank you @taylorswift for allowing me to play a small part in your story. You are brilliant and this is an experience I will never forget. It was truly magical. … Thank you for being an ally and for continuously using your platform for good. Representation matters. AND LOVE WILL ALWAYS WIN!”

Nashville notes: Miranda’s lyrics + the return of Jason Michael Carroll

January 27, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Miranda Lambert‘s signed, handwritten lyrics to “Bluebird” are just one of the items included in the MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, which will take place Sunday, February 5, leading up to the Grammys. You can find out more details at JuliensAuctions.com.

“Alyssa Lies” hitmaker Jason Michael Carroll is back with the new track “Pass It On Around,” a prelude to his first new album in seven years, which is set to arrive this fall.

“Keep It Safe” is the first new track released from Zac Brown Band member Caroline Jones‘ forthcoming solo album.

Nas urges people to check out new exhibit celebrating hip-hop’s 50-year anniversary

January 27, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Nas, a veteran in the hip-hop game, is encouraging fans to see a new exhibit honoring his genre’s 50th anniversary.

“Check out Hip Hop: Conscious Unconscious, a photo exhibit documenting the 50-year evolution of one of the most influential cultural movements of our generation, Hip Hop,” the rapper wrote on Instagram.

“Shoutout to the photographers & Rap Kings -+@faithnewman19 & Sacha Jenkins & @videomusicbox,” he added in a second post.

As described, “Hip Hop: Conscious, Unconscious” features a collection of hip-hop photography spanning the past 50 years. Located at NYC’s Fotografiska Museum, it opened to the general public Thursday, January 26. According to the montage in Nas’ post, it’s already been visited by the likes of Raekwon, N.O.R.E., Styles P, Grandmaster Caz, Melle Mel, Havoc, Fabolous, Maino, Dave East, Nia Long, Michael Che and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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