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Elvis & Priscilla Presley honeymoon house for sale

December 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Palm Springs, California, house where Elvis and Priscilla Presley spent their honeymoon in the ’60s is now on the market. The over 4,000-square-foot, midcentury modern home, which Look magazine called the House of Tomorrow in 1962, is for sale with a price tag of $5.6 million.

According to the Compass listing, the home, which was once dubbed the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, has a space-like exterior, with a winged roof and four circular pods surrounding the center of the house. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and amenities that include an in-home spa, indoor kitchen grill, vacuum ports, wall-mounted radios, a pool and hot tub.

According to People, Elvis and Priscilla leased the place in 1967 after their wedding and lived there for one year, spending $21,000 on the stay.

Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr attend London premiere of Abbey Road doc

December 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The stars were out in London Monday to celebrate the premiere of the new Disney+ Abbey Road documentary, If These Walls Could Sing.

Yahoo reports Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, accompanied by wives Nancy Shevell and Barbara Bach, attended the London premiere, along with Elton John and David Furnish, Stella McCartney, Spice Girls member Melanie Chisholm, Twiggy and more.

If These Walls Could Sing is directed by McCartney’s daughter Mary McCartney and is described as the “first feature-length documentary” on London’s Abbey Road studios. Many of the Beatles’ classic albums were recorded at the studio, including Abbey Road, Revolver and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, offering fans “exclusive access to these famously private studios.” In addition to interviews with Paul, Ringo and Elton, the film features Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, Oasis’ Liam Gallagher and more.

If These Walls Could Sing is set to premiere on Disney+ Friday, December 16.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News.

Tina Turner’s son’s cause of death revealed

December 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A report by the Los Angeles County coroner has revealed that Tina Turner’s son Ronnie passed away following a battle with colon cancer.

According to TMZ, the autopsy report states he died from “complications of metastatic colon carcinoma,” which was stage 4. He apparently battled the disease for three weeks before he died. The report also says he suffered from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which means his arteries had a buildup of fats and cholesterol.

Ronnie, Tina’s son with ex-husband and musical partner Ike Turner, passed away Thursday, December 8, at the age of 62. Tina took to social media to pay tribute to her son, writing, “Ronnie, you left the world far too early. In sorrow I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son.”

Nick Cannon announces Next Superstar Tour in search of next generation’s rising music stars

December 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Nick Cannon is conducting a search for the rising stars of music’s next generation, and he’s launching a tour that will allow him to rummage through the nation’s potential acts.

The Next Superstar Tour 2023, a partnership with Black Music Action Coalition, will feature three different stages: one for the Next Superstar Educational Seminar, another for the Next Superstar Show and the last for the BMAC x Ncredible Next Superstar Grant, geared toward the development of future music industry professionals. A $5,000 cash award and industry membership will be awarded to grant recipients in every stop of the 24-city trek.

“The Next Superstar Seminar is directly empowering our community by giving the next generation essential tools to elevate themselves,” Cannon said in a statement. “We look to spread knowledge and strategies not only for up and coming Musicians, but aspiring professionals looking to build a career within the many aspects of the Music and Entertainment industry.”

Cannon’s Next Superstar Tour kicks off Saturday, February 25, at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, making stops in Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago and other cities across North America. Attendees can expect performances from Symba, 24kGoldn, Justina Valentine, Hitman Holla, JD McCrary, Traetwothree, Klondike Blonde, DW Flame and POP MONEY.

Tickets go on sale Friday, December 16, at 10 a.m. local time on Ticketmaster.com, with a presale beginning Tuesday, December, 13, for Citi cardmembers.

Those interested in the grant application can visit bmacoalition.org/ for more information.

Leonard Cohen’s children in battle over estate

December 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Leonard Cohen died back in 2016, but now his family is in a battle over his estate. The New York Post reports Cohen’s daughter, Lorca, and son, Adam, have spent over a year trying to remove attorney Robert Kory as a trustee of the Leonard Cohen Family Trust. Cohen himself appointed Kory as trustee, overseeing the singer’s vast archives of music, poetry, novels and more, said to be valued at over $48 million.

According to the court papers, Cohen’s adult children claim the singer “came to appreciate in his waning days that he had made a grave error by allowing Kory to insinuate himself into Leonard’s affairs and take control over virtually every aspect of Leonard’s finances and legacy.” The Cohen kids insist Kory isn’t keeping them in the loop about ways he’s trying to make money from the estate. They are also unhappy Kory hired his son to archive Cohen’s vast personal documents.

A lawyer hired by Adam also claims they have proof documents from 2005 giving Kory control of Cohen’s legacy were forged in order to “fleece the estate of millions of dollars and steal the Hall of Famer’s legacy from his own children.” Lawyer Adam Streisand insists there are two versions of the documents, and the “one and only true version” gives the singer’s children and Anjani Thomas, Cohen’s former lover who happens to be Kory’s ex-wife, control of the Trust. They claim when Cohen died the original was “swapped out,” designating Kory as trustee.

But Kory insists he didn’t do anything wrong, and does all he can to keep Lorca and Adam in the loop on Trust matters. He describes the confusion over the documents as “a scrivener’s error.”

The Jonas Brothers returning to Las Vegas for another residency

December 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Jonas Brothers can’t get enough of Las Vegas. They’re heading back to Sin City for a second encore of their successful Jonas Brothers: Live in Las Vegas residency.

The trio unveiled their new chapter on Tuesday, which runs for three exclusive nights from February 17 through February 19 at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The singers last took over the venue in November following their successful launch in June.

To get your hands on tickets sooner rather than later, sign up to be a part of the Jonas Brothers fan club so you can access a special presale on Wednesday, December 14, at 10 a.m PT. Those who have a membership with MGM Rewards, MGM Resorts International’s loyalty program as well as Live Nation or Ticketmaster can jump into their own presale the following day, December 15, starting at 10 a.m. PT.

All general public ticket sales go live Friday, December 16, at 10 a.m. PT, with prices starting at $49 on Ticketmaster.

The JoBros have been frequent guests of Sin City. Aside from their multiple residency dates, they also helped their parents launch a new restaurant at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Their parents, Kevin Jonas Sr. and Denise, opened Nellie’s Southern Kitchen in June to coincide with the JoBros’ summer residency.

Adam Lambert announces details of covers album ‘High Drama,’ out in February

December 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Adam Lambert has announced details of his new album, High Drama, which features the singer covering hits from the ’70s, ’80s and today. He’s also released the first track, a cover of Duran Duran‘s 1993 smash “Ordinary World,” along with a video. As previously reported, Adam will perform that song Tuesday night on The Voice season finale.

The album, due out February 24, also includes Adam’s recently released version of Noël Coward‘s “Mad About the Boy” from an upcoming documentary of the same name about Coward, an English playwright, composer, director, actor and singer.

Among the tracks on the album are Adam’s takes on recent songs like Sia‘s “Chandelier,” Kings of Leon‘s “Sex on Fire,” Billie Eilish‘s “Getting Older,” Pink‘s “My Attic” and Lana Del Rey‘s “West Coast.” He also throws it back to the ’70s with Ann Peebles‘ classic “I Can’t Stand the Rain,” and to the ’80s with Culture Club‘s “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?” and Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero.”

The only song on the track listing that’s unclear is “I’m a Man.” It could be the 1967 song of the same name by The Spencer Davis Group, or the 1955 song of the same name by Bo Diddley. Guess we’ll just have to wait and find out.

High Drama will be available for purchase on vinyl in March, but you can preorder it now.

From ARMY to actual army: BTS’ Jin buzzes hair, starts military service

December 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

It’s official: Jin is in the army now.

The oldest member of BTS began his military service Tuesday in one of South Korea’s northernmost military bases, The Korea Herald reports. In preparation, Jin posted a photo of himself with a buzz cut on the social media platform Weverse, writing, “It looks cuter than I thought.”

Jin will go through five weeks of basic training at the base along with 200 other new soldiers, and then he’ll be placed in a military unit, the Herald reports.

Jin, 30, is heading to the military after delaying his service two years beyond the maximum age limit. This was possible due to a change of law designed to buy time for pop artists to carry on with their careers. It is mandatory for all South Korean able-bodied men between the ages 18 to 28 to serve in the military for at least a year and a half.

Meanwhile, The Herald reports that according to military sources, group member Suga, 29, will fulfill his military duty by serving as a social service agent, an alternative form of service for those who are unable to serve as soldiers. This is apparently due to a shoulder injury Suga suffered in 2012.

In that role, Suga could work at any number of institutions, from schools and subway stations to government buildings and nursing homes. The term of service is 21 months, three months longer than army duty.

Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard to tour together in 2023

December 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

American Idol season two finalists Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard will mark the 20th anniversary of their appearance on the show with a 2023 joint tour throughout the U.S. and Canada, titled Twenty The Tour.

“@clayaiken & I are hitting the road this Spring, twenty years after our debuts on American Idol. Join us for the first leg of Twenty | The Tour,” Studdard shared on Instagram, along with the official tour poster and dates for the first leg of the trek.

Twenty The Tour, kicking off April 12 in Troy, New York, will include stops in Philadelphia, Chicago and Atlanta, before wrapping up May 16 in Wausau, Wisconsin. Tickets can be purchased through the tour’s official website, rubenandclay.com.

The pair discussed the tour during a Monday appearance on The View, noting, “We were here five years ago to announce our Broadway Christmas special, which was exciting for us… we are about to celebrate our 20th anniversary from the year we were on Idol, and so Ruben and I are are hitting the road together with a 20th anniversary tour all across the country through the year.”

“We’re starting out this spring and we’re going to be celebrating the last 20 years since we did Idol and the music we’ve gotten to make and the friendships we made along the way,” he continued

Aiken and Studdard also revealed they’ll be returning to American Idol in the upcoming season for the finale. The duo faced off against each other in the American Idol season two finale in 2003, which Studdard ultimately won.

Diddy’s mystery baby mama revealed

December 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The mother of Diddy‘s seventh child, a girl named Love Sean Combs, has been revealed.

Dana Tran, a 28-year-old cyber security specialist, gave birth to baby Love on October 15 in Newport, California, according to a copy of the newborn’s birth certificate obtained by TMZ.

Diddy, 53, announced his daughter’s arrival on social media on Saturday, writing, “I’m so blessed to welcome my baby girl Love Sean Combs to the world. Mama Combs, Quincy, Justin Christian, D’Lila, Jessie and myself all love you so much! God is the Greatest!”

Tran has yet to comment on the baby news.

Diddy, 53, shares four children with the late Kim Porter: adopted son Quincy, 31; Christian, 24; and 15-year-old twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila. He also has a son Justin, 28, with Misa Hylton, and a daughter Chance, 16, with Sarah Chapman.

Diddy had been dating City Girls‘ Yung Miami since 2021, but they had both indicated they were in an open relationship.

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