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For Dolly Parton, it’s important to “live by example”

January 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Many people look at Dolly Parton as a feminist icon, but she didn’t necessarily set out to be one.

In an interview with Salvation South, Dolly insists, “I’m not trying to do anything other than live by example. I’m a strong-minded woman; I work hard. I demand that I get credit for what I do, and certainly I make myself known if I’m working on a thing.”

And while it hasn’t always been easy to break through in a male-dominated business, Dolly certainly doesn’t hold it against all men. “I know there are some bad ones out there, but there are some good ones, too! I always take that into consideration,” she says. “There’s a whole lot of men who are equally as for women as the ones who are not.”

Finally, Dolly shares, “There’s a lot of things men do that I don’t appreciate, but I try not to think it’s because they’re men. The same thing with women, too; there are a whole lot of women I don’t particularly care for how they do things.” She adds, “I may not respect how they go about things, but that’s their right. Whatever you are, do that! You’re just a phony if you aren’t doing what you think is right. Just open your heart, open your mind, and just let life flow!”

Here’s your first look at Marisa Abela embodying Amy Winehouse in ’Back to Black’

January 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Filming for the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black is underway, and some of the first images of British actress Marisa Abela dressed as the late singer have hit the internet.

ET Canada obtained photos taken as filming was underway in Soho, a district in London. They showed Abela rocking Amy’s iconic winged eyeliner and beehive hairstyle. She was also dressed all in black, from her leather jacket to tight minidress and purse. She’s even wearing Amy’s iconic pink ballet shoes in the snaps.

Actor Eddie Marsan, who has been cast to play Amy’s father in the upcoming doc, was photographed walking next to Abela.

The filming took place by Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, which is the spot where Amy got her start in the music industry.

The candid snaps come a few days after director Sam Taylor-Johnson released the first official still of the movie. “Marisa Abela…watch out everyone! Cameras roll on Monday,” she captioned the photo, which showed off Abela’s impressive transformation into the late singer.

Back to Black — named after Amy’s five-time Grammy-winning album — will reportedly cover the late singer’s rise to fame and the life she enjoyed before stepping into the limelight.

Amy died of alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011, at the age of 27.

The Rolling Stones share live version of “Wild Horses” from ‘GRRR Live!’

January 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The Rolling Stones have given fans another taste of their upcoming live album, GRRR Live! The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just shared a video of their live performance of “Wild Horses,” which originally appeared on their 1971 album, Sticky Fingers.

The video is taken from the Stones’ December 15, 2012, concert at Newark’s Prudential Center, which was part of their 50 & Counting tour, celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band. The original show aired as a pay-per-view event.

GRRR Live!, which is a full recording of the concert, is set to drop February 10. It features special guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., Mick Taylor and The Black Keys.

To celebrate the release, the band is holding a special online interactive screening of the concert February 2 at 8 p.m., where viewers from across the globe will be able to share short video selfies, and see themselves and be seen by others on screen as the performance airs. Fans can find out more info here.

Jordan Davis shares snippet of new single “No Time Soon”

January 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Jordan Davis just gave fans a taste of some new music. The singer shared a snippet of the new tune “No Time Soon” on Instagram ahead of Friday’s release.

“Tonight I’m like a freight train/ I’m rolling home to you. My heart like a matchbook/ and your kiss is a fuse,” he sings in the clip. “The world’s gonna have to kick that door in if it wants in this room/ So lay down I’m ‘bout to love you/ and I ain’t stopping no time soon.”

The track is the latest song Jordan’s releasing from his upcoming sophomore album, Blue Bird Days, which is set to drop February 17.

New Order selling “Blue Monday” shirt for mental health organization

January 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The third Monday of January is often deemed “Blue Monday” and is described as the “most depressing day of the year,” citing the dreary weather and the post-holiday funk that the first month of the calendar brings. While the science behind “Blue Monday” has long been questioned, “Blue Monday” band New Order is using the occasion to raise money for charity.

The group has announced a new “Blue Monday”-themed T-shirt in support of the mental health and suicide prevention organization CALM, which is an acronym for Campaign Against Living Miserably.

The shirt was created by acclaimed graphic designer Peter Saville, who co-created the original “Blue Monday” single record sleeve.

“It’s a bit tongue and cheek launching a commemorative Blue Monday tee on Monday 16th January,” Saville says. “But ultimately we wanted to use this as a vehicle to raise awareness and funds for CALM’s important work.”

Saville adds, “Whether you’re having a Blue Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, we want people to know that CALM is there for you every day if you’re struggling.”

The shirt is available through February 17. You can order yours now via the New Order web store.

Shakira is seemingly taunting Gerard Piqué’s mother with a life-sized witch doll

January 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Shakira‘s revenge tour continues against ex Gerard Piqué, this time by taking a few swipes at his mom.

Last week, the singer raised a few eyebrows after she unleashed her diss collab “BZRP Music Session #53” with Argentine DJ Bizarrap. In that song, Shakira not only seems to take Piqué down a few notches, she also calls out his young girlfriend, Clara Chia Marti, by singing, “You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo/ You traded a Rolex for a Casio.”

She also had something to say about the soccer star’s mother, Montserrat Bernabéu, by singing, “You left my mother-in-law as my neighbor/ With the press at the door and the debt in the Treasury.”

According to British publication Daily Mail, Shakira is taunting Bernabéu by not only blasting her new song on repeat, but also erecting a life-sized witch figure that is faced toward Bernabéu’s house.

Of course, Shakira’s fans are loving this and are applauding the singer for embracing her villain era. Others argue Shakira’s revenge is deserved because of reports suggesting Piqué had been unfaithful.

Shakira and Piqué were together for 12 years before going their separate ways in June. They share two sons: 7-year-old Sasha and 9-year-old Milan.

In Flames shares new ’Foregone’ song, “Meet Your Maker”

January 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

In Flames has shared a new song called “Meet Your Maker,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Foregone.

In a statement, frontman Anders Fridén explains, “When we started to write for Foregone, ‘Meet Your Maker’ became the song that set the tone in terms of what we were aiming for sonically as well as thematically.”

“You’ll see it’s everything you’ve come to expect from In Flames and some,” Fridén adds.

You can listen to “Meet Your Maker” now via digital outlets. Its accompanying video is streaming now on YouTube.

Foregone arrives February 10. It also includes the previously released songs “State of Slow Decay,” “The Great Deceiver,” “Foregone Pt. 1” and “Foregone Pt. 2.”

Bow Wow says the culture of hip-hop needs to establish a board or union

January 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Bow Wow thinks a union is the answer to protecting the culture of hip-hop. In a tweet shared Saturday, he suggested that those in hip-hop take a page from the NBA Players Association.

“Hip hop needs a board!” he wrote. “No different than the NBA [with] the players association. A committee that can set rules, keep things in control, and protect this thing we call hip hop!”

The rapper then added an idea that would ensure veteran emcees are set up financially post-retirement. “Have a retirement plan for the OG rappers,” Bow Wow tweeted. “I hate seeing my heroes liquored out, no money, just washed.”

Bow Wow isn’t the first to suggest hip-hop unionize. Just last year, Chuck D, Kurtis Blow and KRS-One formed the Hip Hop Alliance — a “strategic partnership that represents the needs and concerns of the hip hop and R&B workforce through advocacy, information, and service,” per the site.

French Montana credits 50 Cent with creating “marketing scheme for other artists to use”

January 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

(NOTE LANGUAGE) According to French Montana, 50 Cent was once a mastermind who profited off feuds he created. He described that particular era during a recent appearance on the My Expert Opinion podcast.

“50 was picking on n***as to pick on n***as,” French alleged. “At one point, he was the biggest genius in the music industry. He would just pick on you and drop a mixtape. Pick on you and drop an album.”

That process, he added, was a “marketing scheme for other artists to use.”

“I mean, people did it before him, but he became the mastermind,” said French. “He became the warlord of that. That’s definitely a blueprint for a lo of n***s to learn.”

50’s name came up in the conversation when podcaster Math Hoffa asked French about their past beef, which has since been resolved.

“Man, let me tell you something,” French said in a 2021 Drink Champs episode. “I have no problem with 50 no more after he dropped this BMF joint. That’s my favorite shit. Whatever me and 50 ever had – shout out to 50. Yeah, me and him, everything is over after BMF. That’s the best work ever.”

50 later reacted, saying, “That was the right answer French, well handled. What beef, I don’t remember.”

‘American Idol’ alum CJ Harris dead of suspected heart attack

January 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The world of American Idol is in mourning after CJ Harris, who competed in the show’s 13th season, died of a suspected heart attack. He was 31.

People reports Harris was rushed to the hospital on Sunday night after experiencing a medical issue. The Walker County coroner confirmed his death, saying he was taken to the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama, and CPR efforts failed to revive him.

Harris made it into the top six during his 2014 run on the show, with judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. praising his stage presence and improvement. Harris later toured with his fellow American Idol alums in celebration of the show’s 13th season. He famously performed with his idol Darius Rucker at The Grand Ole Opry in 2014.

He told fans on January 1 that he had new music on the way. It has yet to be revealed what his estate intends to do with his unreleased songs.

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