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Tye Trujillo’s band OTTTO announces new album, ’Life Is a Game’

January 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo‘s son, Tye Trujillo, has announced a new album with his band OTTTO.

The upcoming record is titled Life Is a Game and will arrive March 24. You can listen to the single “My Pain” and watch its accompanying video streaming now on YouTube.

Life Is a Game is the sophomore OTTTO album, following the trio’s 2020 self-titled debut.

Last year, OTTTO toured with the band Bastardane, which features ‘Tallica frontman James Hetfield‘s son, Castor. Meanwhile, drummer Lars Ulrich‘s kids Myles and Layne also have a band, Taipei Houston.

Britney Spears not in any danger after concerned fans call police to her home

January 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Fans of Britney Spears called police to her home after the singer deactivated her Instagram this week.

TMZ was first to report the news.

Sources from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department tell ABC News that deputies responded to the singer’s home around 11 p.m. Tuesday for a “check the wellbeing” call. Authorities reportedly made contact with the singer and determined she was not in any danger.

While Britney has deleted her account multiple times before, fans may have been concerned by the timing since TMZ recently reported the singer had a “meltdown” at an upscale California restaurant.

The outlet had shared a video purportedly showing the pop star speaking incoherently.

A staff member later told Page Six that Britney was not the “disruptor” in the incident and claimed another restaurant patron taunted the singer by continually recording her, even though she “was understandably upset.”

The video TMZ shared seemingly shows Britney talking to another person, believed to be a waiter, before shielding her face with a menu after looking in the direction of the person filming her.

The Yardbirds founding member Anthony “Top” Topham dies

January 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Guitarist Anthony “Top” Topham, a founding member of The Yardbirds, passed away Monday after a battle with dementia. He was 75.

Topham, who adopted the name Sanderson Rasjid after joining the Subud spiritual movement, was the first guitarist for The Yardbirds, which he formed with his childhood friend Chris Dreja, singer Keith Relf, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith and drummer Jim McCarty.

“Sanderson Rasjid, born Anthony ‘Top’ Topham, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23 surrounded by his family,” read a statement from his rep, according to The Sun. “Born in London on July 3 1947, he was 75 years old and had been fighting dementia in his final years.”

Topham left the group before they hit it big and was replaced by Eric Clapton. When Clapton left he was replaced by Jimmy Page, who was later replaced by Jeff Beck. Topham’s death comes just two weeks after Beck’s passing at age 78.

After leaving The Yardbirds, Topham went on to form bands with his friend Duster Bennett and worked as a session musician for such artists as Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie, the band’s founder Peter Green and others.

Joan Jett to appear in Workday Super Bowl ad

January 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Joan Jett is set to star in a new Super Bowl commercial for the company Workday, which provides enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources.

Jett is one of three rockers, along with Ozzy Osbourne and Gary Clark Jr., announced for the company’s first Super Bowl ad. According to a press release, it will also include “a few more well-known rockers.” Preview clips featuring Osbourne and Clark reveal that the theme of the ads revolve around the perceptions of the term “rock star.”

“Workday knows that it takes a ‘rock star’ to drive transformation, keep employees engaged, and run businesses efficiently,” says Pete Schlampp, Workday’s chief marketing and strategy officer. “If you high-five your co-workers as a rock star after seeing our ad in the Big Game, that’s a win in our book.”

Super Bowl LVII takes place February 12 in Glendale, Arizona.

Rock the Bells unveils lineup for first hip-hop cruise celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary

January 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Rock the Bells has teamed up with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises, for its inaugural hip-hop cruise. The four-day event, which is already sold out, will be hosted by Roxanne Shanté and Torae. Sailing from Miami to Nassau and Grand Bahama Island, it will feature a pool deck party series presented by Kid Capri, as well as first-class amenities like a casino, basketball court and spa.

The Rock the Bells cruise, intended to celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, is set for November. Also included in the star-studded lineup is Rick Ross, Lil Jon, Big Boi, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Ghostface Killah, Too $hort, Trina and Trick Daddy.

“How could I not Rock the Boat with the Goat? LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells keep the culture afloat. Please believe it,” Roxanne said of the forthcoming cruise. Too $hort added, “Rock The Bells is Hip-Hop History, and they’re working to MAKE history!”

Miley Cyrus’ music catalog is enjoying streaming boom thanks to “Flowers”

January 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The wins keep coming for Miley Cyrus. Thanks to her new #1 song “Flowers,” her entire music catalog is enjoying a streaming boom.

Billboard broke down how “Flowers” is performing on streaming services, saying the track earned 52.6 million streams in its first week. Fans bought the song 70,000 times.

“Flowers” is also shining a light on Miley’s back catalog. Her U.S. fans streamed her entire discography about 20.7 million times.

The tracks earning the biggest gains include her 2013 heartbreak anthem “Wrecking Ball,” which saw a surge of 59 percent; her 2009 breakout “Party in the U.S.A.,” with a rise of 35.4 percent; and “We Can’t Stop” after fans bolstered its streaming numbers by 46.3 percent.

Her 2020 track “Midnight Sky” earned some of the largest gains after fans upped its weekly streams from 1.7 million to 3.2 million, which is an 88.8 percent increase.

It should also be noted Bruno Mars‘ 2013 hit “When I Was Your Man” is enjoying a streaming boost, likely because fans are spreading a rumor that Miley’s ex Liam Hemsworth once dedicated that song to her. They believe Miley’s “Flowers” is a response, but that has yet to be proven.

Drake lands Super Bowl gig performing at private event

January 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Drake is taking the stage at a private event during Super Bowl weekend. The rapper will be performing at the annual invite-only h.wood Homecoming pop-up experience in Scottsdale, Arizona.

According to a press release, h.wood Homecoming will transform a private jet complex into “a two-story playground that showcases artists, brands and experiences in an unforgettable backdrop.” Drake will wrap the night up with his performance.

h.wood Homecoming will take place February 10 at Scottsdale Hangar One, with star-studded guests in attendance. Super Bowl LVII is set to go down two days later.

ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons announces solo shows featuring Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum

January 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Billy F. Gibbons is hitting the road on his own this year. The ZZ Top guitarist just announced the Billy F Gibbons: The Big One – Part 1 – ’23 tour with his solo band, which features former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum and guitarist Austin Hanks.

So far Gibbons has only announced tour dates in England and Europe. The 12-country tour kicks off June 10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden, hitting Copenhagen, Denmark, Frankfurt, Germany, Vienna, Austria, London and more before wrapping July 11 in Bournemouth, England.

Tickets go on sale Friday. A complete list of tour dates and ticket information can be found at BillyGibbons.com.

Jon Pardi will usher in a new Opry stage

January 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

When the Grand Ole Opry returns to the Opry House in February, it’ll have a brand new look.

Right now, the world’s longest-running radio show is taking its usual January jaunt to its former home, the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. But now we know what they’ve been up to north of town in the Opryland area: building a new stage.

The Opry’s iconic barn backdrop has long been part of its nearly 100-year history, which will officially hit the century mark in a couple years. While it’s been updated several times, we’ll have to see what the first major change in two decades brings. The new stage is part of $4 million worth of Opry upgrades.

You can tune in to get a first look at the new stage Saturday, February 4, at 9 p.m. ET on Opry Live on Circle Network. Jon Pardi, the Oak Ridge Boys, and The War and Treaty are all set to perform that night.

Mick Jagger announces new harmonica line

January 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

If you ever wanted to play harmonica like Mick Jagger, now’s your chance. The Rolling Stones frontman has teamed up with harmonica company Lee Oskar for a new line of harmonicas that will be available in 10 major diatonic keys.

“Always loved Lee Oskar harmonicas,” Jagger, who’s played harmonica on Stones songs like “Midnight Rambler” and “Gimme Shelter,” shares, “and now I’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with them on a harmonica of my own.”

The harmonicas all feature Jagger and Oskar’s names on them and come in a Jagger-branded custom case to keep them safe. They sell for a little over $60 and are now available for preorder, with shipments going out starting February 8.

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