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Meghan Trainor seemingly comments on Ashley Tisdale mom group drama

January 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Meghan Trainor doesn’t care about all that mom group drama.

The singer has gotten caught up in the viral article Ashley Tisdale wrote for The Cut about how she had to leave her “toxic” mom friend group after experiencing what she described as “mean-girl behavior.” Based on past social media posts, fans believe said group included Meghan, Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff.

In a TikTok posted Thursday, Meghan shared a video of herself typing on a computer keyboard and looking concerned, with the overlay text, “Me finding out about the apparent mom group drama.” She captioned it with #stilldontcare, a reference to the title of her current single, which also soundtracked the post.

Meghan is the latest to respond to the story; Hilary’s husband, musician Matthew Koma, previously posted an Instagram Story in which he seemingly called Ashley “the most self obsessed tone deaf person on earth.” Mandy posted an Instagram Story Wednesday praising Matthew as “talented and generous.”

For what it’s worth, Ashley’s rep told TMZ that her article wasn’t about Hilary, Meghan or Mandy.

Fetty Wap’s back home following early prison release

January 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Fetty Wap is officially a free man. After three years in prison, the rapper returned home — three years earlier than anticipated. He was released from custody Thursday, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, and later confirmed the news with an Instagram Story reading, “Home.”

Publicist Abesi Manyando also shared a carousel on her Instagram, including a video from YouTuber DJ Akademiks of Fetty walking down a hallway as fans applaud him. Another clip finds him giving an interview, while a third features a statement provided by her team to Okayplayer.

Born Willie Junior Maxwell, Fetty was sentenced in 2023 to six years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, according to the Department of Justice. Prosecutors said he and five others transported drugs from the West Coast to Suffolk County, New York, via USPS and vehicles with hidden compartments, storing drugs and distributing them to dealers in Long Island and New Jersey. Authorities say their operation distributed more than 100 kilograms of cocaine. Fetty was identified as a “kilogram-level redistributor for the trafficking organization,” according to the DOJ.

The Doors’ John Densmore & Robby Krieger team with Playing for Change for new take on ‘Riders on the Storm’

January 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Doors’ John Densmore and Robby Krieger have teamed with Playing For Change, a multimedia project that aims to connect the world through music, to release a reimagined take on the Doors’ 1971 classic “Riders on the Storm.”

The new recording, part of Playing For Change’s Song Around The World project, is noted as a tribute to the late Doors band members Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek. It has Densmore and Krieger joined by Lukas Nelson and Micah Nelson, Foo Fighters’ keyboardist Rami Jaffee, Sierra Ferrell, Don Was and over 20 international artists across eight countries.

“Vocally, Lukas Nelson filled Jim Morrison’s leather pants quite well!” Densmore says. “Ray would be proud of the way Rami Jaffee ‘channeled’ the piano solo.”

“Anytime Densmore and I get together with our instruments, it always works out well. I loved the final cut … seeing all the players on screen,” adds Krieger. “I’d like to thank everyone for their participation for such a special cause. Luckily, it’s never difficult to find great players to play Doors songs.”

The just-released video for the song first premiered in December at the rerelease of the Doors’ 2009 documentary, When You’re Strange, directed by Tom DiCillo and narrated by Johnny Depp.

In addition to the song, a special limited-edition “Riders on the Storm” Song Around The World T-shirt and hat are now available. Proceeds benefit the Wicahpi Olowan Music Program, which was the first Playing For Change Foundation music program established in America serving Indigenous youth and communities.

Djo’s ‘End of Beginning’ hits #1 on UK’s Official Singles Chart

January 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

In a lesson of perseverance, Djo‘s “End of Beginning” has reached #1 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart.

“End of Beginning” was initially released in 2022 on the Djo album Decide. It then became a viral TikTok smash in 2024, making it Djo’s breakout hit.

In now conquering the Official Singles Chart, “End of Beginning” received a boost from the series finale of Stranger Things. Djo frontman Joe Keery, of course, played the character Steve Harrington on the Netflix sci-fi series.

The post-Stranger Things bump also led “End of Beginning” to reenter the Billboard Hot 100 at #16. Billboard reports that it could jump to the top 10 in the coming week, which would beat its previous Hot 100 peak of #11.

The most recent Djo album is 2025’s The Crux, which includes the singles “Basic Being Basic” and “Delete Ya.”

Donald Trump ‘is not considering granting’ Diddy’s request for a pardon

January 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ push for a commutation of his sentence continues. In addition to pursuing an appeal, he reportedly asked President Donald Trump for his sentence to be reduced.

The request was revealed in an interview with The New York Times. “[Diddy] asked me for a pardon,” Trump said. “Through a letter.”

The publication continued, “Mr. Trump said he is not considering granting the request. Mr. Trump also indicated that he had no intention of pardoning several other high-profile people.”

Rumors had circulated that Trump was considering clemency for Diddy — a claim The National News Desk reports was “fake news.” Trump later confirmed Combs was among many people who had asked him for a pardon and told Newsmax that Combs’ shift in attitude toward him during his first presidential election makes that unlikely.

“We’re human beings,” Trump said. “We don’t like to have things cloud our judgment, right? But when you knew someone and you were fine, and then you run for office and he made some terrible statements. So, I don’t know. It’s more difficult … I’m being honest.”

Diddy is currently serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted of federal prostitution; he was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges and is continuing to appeal his conviction.

Country music migrates to RodeoHouston in March

January 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Nine artists will make their debut at RodeoHouston in 2026, including Russell Dickerson, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Koe Wetzel and the Red Clay Strays.

Non-country acts Lizzo, Forrest Frank, Creed and Pepe Aguilar are set to play the annual event for the first time, as well.

Luke Bryan will be back to play the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo for the 13th time, while Tim McGraw returns for his 11th show. Dwight Yoakam, Kelly Clarkson and Cross Canadian Ragweed will all be back for the first time in two decades.

Riley Green will take the stage at NRG Stadium for the second year in a row, with Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Parker McCollum and Rascal Flatts also returning.

The nearly monthlong extravaganza kicks off March 2 and closes March 22 with a show featuring Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi and Randy Houser.

Tickets are on sale now at RodeoHouston.com.

Listen to Silversun Pickups’ contribution to ‘Yo Gabba GabbaLand!’ soundtrack

January 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Silversun Pickups have released a new version of the song “Party in My Tummy” for the soundtrack to the second season of Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, Apple TV’s revival of the beloved Yo Gabba Gabba! children’s show.

“Party in My Tummy” is a song from the original Yo Gabba Gabba! run.

“What a thrill to be asked to be a part of this special show. A show that means a lot to people,” says SSPU frontman Brian Aubert. “And we were given the keys to a track that also means a lot to people. We did not take this task lightly.”

“We tried our best not to mess with it too much, but still, hopefully adding something fresh,” he adds. “This whole thing was such a pleasure. So yummy. So yummy.”

Yo Gabba GabbaLand! season 2 will premiere on Apple TV Jan. 30. Its soundtrack, which also features Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers and CHVRCHES, drops that same day.

Meanwhile, Silversun Pickups will release a new album, Tenterhooks, on Feb. 6. It includes the lead single “The Wreckage.”

Rival Sons’ Jay Buchanan releases new solo song, ‘True Black’

January 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan has released a new solo song called “True Black.”

The track will appear on Buchanan’s debut solo album, Weapons of Beauty, due out Feb. 6. The record also includes the previously released single “Caroline.”

“‘True Black’ is such a contrast to ‘Caroline,’ it’s a burner for sure,” Buchanan says. “Time to get up!”

You can also see and hear Buchanan perform in the Bruce Springsteen biopic, Deliver Me from Nowhere, and its soundtrack.

Rival Sons’ most recent album is 2023’s LIGHTBRINGER, a companion to their record DARKFIGHTER, released earlier that year.

In related, more somber news, Buchanan reveals in an interview with TalkShopLive that his wife is currently battling breast cancer.

“I appreciate everyone’s well wishes and she’s gonna be OK,” Buchanan says. “I just really wanna focus on doing everything I can to make sure that she gets back to health.”

“Rival Sons, the whole band, they’re behind me,” he continues. “We’re a family, and so everyone understands. But I’m going to take some downtime and make sure that she’s OK, which she will be.”

David Bowie’s childhood home to be restored and open to visitors

January 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

David Bowie fans will soon be able to visit his childhood home.

The Heritage of London Trust has acquired the south London home at 4 Plaistow Grove in Bromley, where Bowie lived from ages 8 to 20. A press release notes that the house is “where Bowie’s musical journey began” and where he wrote his iconic song “Space Oddity.”

The trust plans to restore the railway cottage to replicate what it would have looked like in the 1960s when Bowie lived there, with a goal to be open by late 2027.

Geoffrey Marsh, the co-curator of the Victoria and Albert museum’s David Bowie Is exhibition, will work alongside the organization to faithfully recreate the home’s interior layout, specifically focusing on Bowie’s bedroom.

“It was in this small house, particularly in his tiny bedroom, that Bowie evolved from an ordinary suburban schoolboy to the beginnings of an extraordinary international stardom,” Marsh said in a statement.

The plan is for the home to be open to visitors, as well as to host workshops for young people.

“David Bowie was a proud Londoner. Even though his career took him all over the world, he always remembered where he came from and the community that supported him as he grew up,” Dr. Nicola Stacey, director of Heritage of London Trust, said. “It’s wonderful to have this opportunity to tell his story and inspire a new generation of young people and it’s really important for the heritage of London to preserve this site.”

Britney Spears teases performing onstage in the UK and Australia ‘very soon’

January 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Is Britney Spears about to return to the stage?

In an Instagram post on Thursday night, Britney shared a photo of herself sitting on a piano bench at the 2002 American Music Awards after performing “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman.” She captioned it, “Sending this piano to my son this year!!!”

She went on to write, “I will never perform in the U.S. again because of extremely sensitive reasons but I hope to be sitting on a stool with a red rose in my hair, in a bun, performing with my son… in the UK and AUSTRALIA very soon. He’s a huge star and I’m so humbled to be in his presence!!! God speed, little man!!!”

Britney didn’t specify which son she was referring to, but it’s likely her younger son, Jayden James Federline, whom she has previously shared videos of playing the piano.

In the same post, Britney addressed the many videos of herself dancing on social media.

“Interestingly enough, I dance on IG to heal things in my body that people have no idea about,” she wrote. “Yup and it’s embarrassing sometimes… but I walked through the fire to save my life.”

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