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Gunna denied bail a third time due to fear of witness intimidation

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Gunna will remain behind bars following a denied request Thursday to be released from jail.

According to Billboard, an Atlanta judge made the decision to deny the rapper bond in connection to his case on gang-related charges, citing fear of witness intimidation.

“I still have the same concerns that have not been otherwise alleviated,” Judge Ural Glanville said. Gunna, born Sergio Kitchens, had been denied pretrial release twice before for the same reason.

At Thursday’s hearing, prosecutors claimed a codefendant offered to “whack someone” on Gunna’s behalf. Gunna’s lawyer, Steven Sadow, argued against it, but the judge proceeded with keeping him in jail.

Gunna’s supporters who were present in the courtroom were not happy with the outcome, says Billboard; Glanville said he’d make arrests if they didn’t calm down.

Gunna, alongside fellow rapper Young Thug, is one of two dozen people who were indicted in a Fulton County RICO case involving Young Slime Life, an alleged Atlanta gang. Gunna surrendered to authorities in May and is currently facing one count of conspiracy to violate RICO.

Gunna will remain in jail until his trial in January.

Check out the new Tina Turner “What’s Love Got to Do with It” Barbie

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Tina Turner scored her first — and only — #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 1, 1984, when “What’s Love Got to Do with It” topped the chart. Tina’s late-career triumph — she was 44 when the song hit the top — has now been immortalized by … Barbie.

Mattel’s Barbie has launched a Tina Turner doll capturing the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll at that moment in her career. Specifically, the doll is modeled after the outfit Tina wore in the video for “What’s Love Got to Do with It” — a denim jacket, leather miniskirt, fishnets and high heels. Her hair is big and spiky, just as it is in the video.

Tina has approved of the doll, saying in a statement, “I am honored to welcome my Barbie into the group of trailblazing women already represented and introduce more kids to my journey.”

The doll is part of the Barbie Signature Music Series and is available now at Amazon, Target, Walmart and via MattelCreations.com.

Tom DeLonge shares message thanking Matt Skiba “for being a member of our band”

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

While fans are rejoicing at Tom DeLonge rejoining Blink-182, his return means Matt Skiba is no longer in the band. In an Instagram post, DeLonge shares a message that he sent to Skiba expressing his gratitude to the Alkaline Trio frontman for his time and contribution to Blink.

“I wanted to take a minute to say thank you for all that you have done to keep the band alive and thriving in my absence,” the message reads. “I think you are enormously talented (I still love to listen to your band to this day).”

“You have always been so kind to me, not only in the press, but also to others,” DeLonge continues. “I really noticed.”

DeLonge notes that “emotions” between him and Blink members Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker “have always been complicated,” adding that Hoppus’ recent cancer battle “really put things in perspective.”

“But to be honest, the band would not even be here today if it were not for your ability to jump in and save the day,” DeLonge writes of Skiba. “So from my heart to yours, thank you for being a member of our band.”

Skiba joined Blink in 2015 following DeLonge’s departure and played on the band’s last two albums, 2016’s California and 2019’s Nine. California debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.

With DeLonge now back in the band, Blink is planning a world tour in 2023. They’ve also recorded what DeLonge calls “the best album of our career.” Its first single, “Edging,” will drop Friday.

Miranda Lambert comes home to “homemade happiness,” aka dinner from husband Brendan, after Vegas shows

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After wrapping her first string of dates on her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency, Miranda Lambert came home to dinner, made with love by her husband, Brendan McLoughlin.

The country superstar made her very first Instagram Reel to commemorate the occasion. “I think I did it. Trying to keep up!” she said in the caption, showing a spread of a cheesy, saucy baked dish, plus pasta.

“We made it back from Vegas feeling both fulfilled and tuckered out from being gone a month,” she said. “Ain’t no welcome home like some homemade happiness by [Brendan McLoughlin].”

Even the couple’s pets got in on the celebration: One shot in Miranda’s Reel shows her hand-feeding pasta to a pair of excited dogs.

“Mutts eating pasta should be a thing…lady and the tramp movie! Anyone?” the singer joked.

Miranda heads back out to Vegas for more Velvet Rodeo dates in late November.

Watch trailer for ‘Let There Be Drums!’ doc, featuring Ringo Starr, Stewart Copeland & more

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The trailer has been released for the upcoming documentary Let There Be Drums!, which features such famous musicians as The Beatles‘ Ringo Starr, The Police‘s Steward Copeland, and The Grateful Dead‘s Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart.

As its title suggests, Let There Be Drums! spotlights “the world’s greatest drummers” as they “reflect on the art of drumming and how it has shaped their lives.”

In one segment of the trailer, which is streaming on YouTube, Ringo says, “My dream was to play drums, and you know where I ended up … in the best band in the land.”

Other musicians featured in the film include Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Chad Smith, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, ex-Guns N’ Roses drummers Matt Sorum and Steven Adler, Green Day‘s Tre Cool and in what’s thought to be his last filmed interview, late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

The documentary was directed by Kreutzmann’s son, Justin Kreutzmann.

Let There Be Drums! is set to premiere in theaters, and via Amazon and Apple TV, on October 28.

Olivia Rodrigo gleeks out over meeting Lea Michele

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Rodrigo name-checked Glee in her breakup anthem “deja vu” — and has now met one of the stars of the series, Lea Michele.

Olivia attended the Wednesday night performance of Funny Girl and the two shared a moment backstage.

The Broadway actress, who is playing lead Fanny Brice in the musical, shared an Instagram photo of them posing together, with her hand resting on Olivia’s shoulder. Olivia’s holding onto the musical’s Playbill book and smiling.

Olivia saluted the early aughts with her outfit, opting to wear large gold hoop earrings, a black spaghetti strap tank with a high neckline, and a black-and-white plaid mini skirt with a black sweater tied around her hips.

“This beautiful girl came to see @funnygirlbwy last night,” Michele captioned the sweet photo. “loved seeing you @oliviarodrigo absolutely adore you!” She also shared the same photo to her Instagram Story and wrote, “I [love] you Olivia.”

Olivia was touched by the shoutout and ran to the comments to share her excitement. “LOVE U! U WERE INCREDIBLE!!!!” she wrote in all capital letters.

Of course, fans of the two are now hoping they jump into the studio for a collab. Others are calling for Olivia to follow in Michele’s footsteps on Broadway so she can combine her love of acting, singing and theater.

So very ’Special’: Lizzo shares “hidden” love for Radiohead growing up

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Thom Yorke famously wished to be “special” on Radiohead‘s breakout hit “Creep.” Perhaps that’s what inspired Lizzo to name her new album Special.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, the “Truth Hurts” artist shares that she was a big Radiohead fan growing up. However, that wasn’t something she was eager to share with her friends at the time.

“It was a Black school, mostly Black and brown, Caribbean, I had Nigerian friends,” Lizzo explains. “They were all listening to what was on the radio: Usher, Destiny’s Child, Ludacris, and I was into Radiohead’s OK Computer.”

Lizzo adds that she kept her Radiohead fandom hidden so that she wouldn’t be “made fun of by my peers.”

“I wanted to be accepted so bad; not fitting in really hurt,” she says.

In addition to her love for Radiohead, Lizzo says she sang in a “very Mars Volta–influenced” prog rock band when she was 19 or 20.

While Radiohead may not have actually inspired Lizzo’s Special, the album does include a tribute to another English band with its closing song, which is called “Coldplay.”

Cher lists her mansion in Malibu for $85 million

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Cher lists her mansion in Malibu for million

Cher is ready to move out of the Malibu mansion she’s owned since 1989 and has listed it for a whopping $85 million.

The Wall Street Journal reports Cher’s home sits on a 1.7-acre lot overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This isn’t the first time the singer has tried selling the property, however.

Back in 2009, Cher listed the Italian Renaissance-style estate for $45 million.

So, what makes this property worth $85 million, besides the fact a living legend lived there for over 30 years? For starters, the mansion offers 13,200 square feet of living space, which includes seven bedrooms. In addition, it offers luxury perks like an infinity pool, meditation room, indoor-outdoor gym, courtyard with a fountain, tennis court, theater and a detached gatehouse on the property.

As for the most on-brand Cher thing the house could offer, it comes with a climate-controlled wig room.

“From every room, there is an ocean view,” Cher told the outlet. She said she would host “intimate dinners in the family dining room,” as well as “tented parties in the courtyard and pool area,” depending on party size.

The gated property, which boasts a driveway lined with over three dozen palm trees, also comes with added security, like a panic room that doubles as a closet.

It should be noted that while Cher bought the place in 1989, she rebuilt the mansion in 1999.

No reason was given for why the singer is moving on from her beloved home. That said, if you want to own a piece of Cher’s history and have $85 million to burn, there’s a house in Malibu with your name on it.

Angela Bassett & Courtney B. Vance celebrate 25 years of marriage

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

There may be a wave of breakup stories circulating the internet lately, but for Angela Bassett and husband Courtney B. Vance, who are celebrating 25 years married, the couple says they “can’t wait to do 25 more.”

Along with a video dated October 1, 2022, that shows an anniversary celebration, the couple penned a sweet message to one another on Instagram on their October 12 anniversary.

“25 years… When we first got married, we couldn’t wait to say we made it to 10 years! Now look at how far we’ve come!” they said. Referencing the song “Joy and Pain” by Frankie Beverly and Maze, they wrote, “As Frankie says, ‘Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain…’ Whew! He sure was right!”

The actors continued, “We’ve had ups, we’ve had downs; we gained two amazing children; but lost cherished family members and friends… We’ve had successes, we’ve had failures; we’ve had spectacular wins, we’ve had devastating losses…”

The note wrapped by saying, “But through it all there’s been one, beautiful constant: We’ve always had each other! Thank you God for each and everyone one of these 25 years! We can’t wait to do 25 more! 10/12/1997🔒❤️”

The message and video were shared to their Instagram pages.

In a 2020 interview with People, Bassett opened up about their loving relationship and shared her thoughts on a successful marriage.

“Staying together so long, whether in the industry or not, I think the important thing is that you gotta marry the right person,” she said.

Bassett and Vance married in 1997 and share 16-year-old twins, son Slater and daughter Bronwyn.

Report: Ed Sheeran teases surprise new album at secret show

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ed Sheeran may have done more than crossed an item off his bucket list when he performed at Union Chapel in London — he may have also confirmed a new album is on the horizon.

The Sun spoke with alleged witnesses who attended the top-secret performance — only 600 people were allowed in — who say Ed previewed eight new tracks.

“The new tracks sounded amazing. It’s obvious he has poured his heart and soul into them,” one insider told the outlet. No titles or lyrics were made available, as Ed asked attendees to lock their phones during his secret set.

Ed last released Equals, stylized as the “=” sign, which contained hits “Shivers,” “Overpass Graffiti,” “2step” and “Bad Habits.” The 2021 effort marked his fifth studio album.

Ed began teasing the arrival of Subtract — again stylized as the “-” sign — earlier this month when promoting his North American tour. He has not revealed when the album comes out.

During the performance, Ed also paid tribute to his late friend Jamal Edwards, who passed away at age 31 earlier this year. The singer apparently cried while speaking about Edwards.

“It was an incredibly special night. The atmosphere inside the venue was very emotional and there were lots of tears,” a witness explained and added, “To see someone as famous as Ed let his guard down in such an intimate gig really was a once in a lifetime moment.”

The event was to benefit the Wellstock charity, which is run by British singer Will Young. The organization strives to raise mental health awareness and support charities that focus on improving lives.

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