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Christina Aguilera to tell her life story in new documentary

November 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Christina Aguilera is partnering with TIME Studios and Roc Nation for an intimate documentary about her life.

Announced Thursday, the as-yet-unnamed film has found a director in Ting Poo, whose team has been quietly documenting the pop singer’s life over the past 18 months, enjoying a front row seat for her various life events, performances and places she’s traveled during that time.

A press release states the film will give fans “unprecedented access to Christina’s life story.” It continues, “The documentary will open up her personal archive for a wildly creative look into the past and present, from her early days as a pre-teen Disney star to her current recognition as an international icon with one of music’s most celebrated voices.”

The film will feature “never-before-seen footage and exclusive behind-closed-door moments” that will “dive deep into the personal and professional life of Christina, offering a portrait of the artist, mother, and entertainer as she reflects on her multi-decade career fighting for creative freedom and gender equality.”

A title and release date are forthcoming.

This is TIME Studios’ sophomore collaboration with Roc Nation. They previously teamed up for a docuseries on rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

Hello, It’s Weed: Todd Rundgren releasing limited-edition cannabis strains

November 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The jokes just write themselves, folks: Todd Rundgren has partnered with the Michigan-based company Cheef Cannabis for a collection of two limited-edition strains called, yes, Hello, It’s Weed.

One strain, Michigan Cookies, has a “super-high level of potency,” as well as a “sweet mocha coffee aroma.” It’ll make you feel “happy and creative” and “socially inspired,” according to Cheef.

The other strain, Dosi Mintz, has a “spicy-nutty herbal flavor and a sharp kick of mint” and will make you feel a “light tingle throughout your entire body,” leaving you “pain-free and happy.”

To mark the partnership, Todd will make in-store appearances at two branches of House of Dank, a Michigan dispensary, while he’s in the state later this month for his tour with Daryl Hall. On November 21 at 12 p.m., he’ll drop by the one in Ypsilanti; he’ll be at the one in Grand Rapids on November 23 at noon. The product will then be made available everywhere Cheef is sold.

In a statement, Todd says, “So if I were to say that I was getting into the branded cannabis market, I think the response would be ‘Duh’. I’ve never made it a secret that I’ve sought inspiration from altered states. And while there’s no guarantee that you’ll create a masterpiece, you may at least find a little peace. Worth a shot.”

Alice in Chains’ Cantrell and Kinney look back on ‘Dirt’: “It was never a drug concept album”

November 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

When Alice in Chains released a 30th anniversary edition of their landmark 1992 album, Dirt, it surprised the band by reentering the top 10 of the Billboard chart. While the album is legendary for its dark, sometimes brutal lyrics about drug addiction, war, death and depression, the band feels that it’s wrong to think of Dirt — and by association, late frontman Layne Staley — as being completely miserable.

Speaking to Variety, guitarist Jerry Cantrell says Staley, who died in April 2002, was “truly a hilarious guy,” and that Dirt “dealt with a wide range of emotions and subject matter, beautiful and dark and everything in between.”

Drummer Sean Kinney adds, “Dirt was never a drug concept album and Layne wasn’t a d**k. He wasn’t tormented, but instead witty, funny and generous.”

Most importantly, Cantrell and Kinney are still incredibly proud of Dirt, which has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. Released during the time that they, along with other Seattle bands like Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, were leading the grunge movement and changing the music industry, Cantrell notes that era was “one of the few times in my lifetime where it felt like the good guys were winning.”

“Dirt was a hell of a record,” Cantrell tells Variety. “It stands the test of time, and it’s a powerful piece of work without an ounce of fluff.”

expand Alice in Chains’ Cantrell and Kinney look back on ‘Dirt’: “It was never a drug concept album”

November 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Drummer Sean Kinney adds, “Dirt was never a drug concept album and Layne wasn’t a d**k. He wasn’t tormented, but instead witty, funny and generous.”

“Dirt was a hell of a record,” Cantrell tells Variety. “It stands the test of time, and it’s a powerful piece of work without an ounce of fluff.”

Who’s singing Christmas carols? Daltrey & Townshend to headline charity event at London church

November 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The closest The Who ever came to doing a holiday song was “Christmas,” a track from their album Tommy, and it’s not very festive or merry. Still, that’s not stopping Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend from headlining a charity Carol Service at St. Luke’s Church in London next month.

The event will benefit Nordoff-Robbins, a charity that promotes music therapy for those affected by life-limiting illness, isolation or disability. Daltrey and Townshend will perform acoustically at the event, which will also feature “Christmas carols, celebrity readings and performances from musical superstars,” as well as mulled wine and mince pies for everyone.

“For while I must admit I didn’t really understand what Roger and I might be expected to do at a Carol Concert,” Townshend says in a statement. “But I now understand that our presence and support is more valuable than whether I can still manage a [harmony vocal] on ‘Angels We Have Heard On High.'”

The Who have actually been longtime supporters of Nordoff-Robbins. Daltrey says in a statement, “Music therapy can reconnect people who may otherwise feel isolated or disconnected from the world — whether a young person with autism, a person living with dementia, or somebody rebuilding their lives after an accident.”

And bringing it back to Tommy, Townshend adds, “I had done research on the early work of music therapy when writing [the album] back in 1967, and continued to research and learn about how it works, when it works, and accepting that it does in fact sometimes — often — work miracles. Very glad to help out.”

Tickets for the event are on sale now.

New Iggy Pop album, ‘Every Loser,’ dropping January 6

November 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Iggy Pop is set to release his new album, Every Loser, on January 6.

His 19th solo album will feature 11 tracks, including the first single, “Frenzy.” The collection is being described as a throwback to Iggy’s “primordial roots” combined with “an undeniably modern lyrical point viewpoint and sonic palette.”

The cover features an original piece of art created by world renowned artist Raymond Pettibon, who’s designed iconic albums for artists such as Sonic Youth and Black Flag.

In addition to streaming services, Every Loser will be available as limited-edition vinyl, cassettes and CDs. And as a tie-in, Iggy will also be releasing an exclusive issue of the legendary fanzine PUNK Magazine.

Here is the Every Loser track list:

“Frenzy”
“Strung Out Johnny”
“New Atlantis”
“Modern Day Rip Off”
“Morning Show”
“The News For Andy”
“Neo Punk”
“All The Way Down”
“Comments”
“My Animus Interlude”
“The Regency”

Tierra Whack arrested for bringing loaded gun to Philly airport

November 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Tierra Whack is facing charges for bringing a loaded gun into the Philadelphia International Airport.

According to ABC Philadelphia affiliate WPTI, Whack, a licensed gun owner, was taken into custody on Tuesday. XXL adds she was attempting to go through a Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint when her purse was flagged. Screeners discovered “a semi-automatic firearm, loaded with (6) live rounds in the magazine and none in the chamber,” a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department said in a statement, according to the publication. Authorities were then called to the scene.

Whack was charged with disorderly conduct, and her gun was confiscated. Complex reports she has a preliminary hearing on December 8, according to court records.

Whack’s debut album, Whack World, dropped in 2018; she released a trio of EPs — Rap?, R&B? and Pop? — in 2021.

Whack also appears on The Roots‘ recently released “Misunderstood” alongside Erykah Badu.

Report: Second Rihanna single to be added to ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack

November 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

“Lift Me Up” is reportedly one of two Rihanna songs on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. According to chart data, the second single is titled “Born Again” and is said to be coming out at midnight Thursday.

Lyrics to the Rih song are already featured on Genius.com. Twitter accounts have also seemed to confirm the reports. One page claimed that fans from different time zones reported the song was added to the soundtrack in countries where it’s already November 11. Others mentioned that the song is featured in the end credits of the film.

If the reports are true, “Born Again” will be Rihanna’s second single following her long-awaited return to music. Does this — and her upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance — mean there’s an album on the way? Unfortunately not. When discussing whether a new album would follow the NFL show, she said, “That’s not true. Super Bowl is one thing. New music is another thing. Do you hear that, fans?”

Dan Auerbach’s The Arcs release tribute song to late bandmate

November 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Arcs have released new song “Heaven Is a Place,” a tribute to their late bandmate Richard Swift.

The poignant track’s lyrics touch on loss: “Heaven is a place I know, where all the lovers go / and when they die / everything they had on Earth is multiplied.”

The song will be included on the band’s upcoming album, Electrophonic Chronic, most of which was recorded before Swift’s 2018 passing. The album is due out January 27.

“This new record is all about honoring Swift,” frontman Dan Auerbach says in a statement. “It’s a way for us to say goodbye to him.”

Electrophonic Chronic will arrive eight years after The Arcs’ 2015 debut album, Yours, Dreamily.

Watch Elton John sing “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” to mark 25th anniversary of ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway

November 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Lion King will celebrate 25 years on Broadway this weekend, one of only three shows ever to hit that milestone. At a private event, Elton John — who wrote the music for the film that inspired the musical — celebrated the “extraordinary” milestone with a special performance.

While onstage at the event, Elton said, “For a show to have run this long is very rare and it’s extraordinary. It was one of the greatest things to happen in my life in 1993 when Sir Tim Rice rang me up and said, ‘Disney don’t think you want to do this, but will you do The Lion King?’ And I went, ‘Are you kidding me?'”

“It changed my whole life,” Elton added. “Because it’s such a magical show, brilliantly put on the stage by Julie Taymor. Every time you go and see it, you just get goosebumps. It’s extraordinary, and I’m so proud to be a part of it.”

He then performed his 1994 top-five hit “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from the film, which won him the Oscar for Best Original Song, as well as the Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

The Lion King musical opened on Broadway November 13, 1997. It earned six Tony Awards, including one for director Taymor — the first woman ever to win the Tony for Best Director of a Musical.

Over the years, The Lion King as grossed more than $1 billion, making it the highest-grossing Broadway production of all time. Its various productions have been seen by more than 100 million people worldwide.

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