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Nine Inch Nails performs two headlining sets at Boston Calling after The Strokes drop out due to COVID-19

May 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Nine Inch Nails played not one, but two headlining sets at the Boston Calling festival this past weekend.

In addition to their previously announced performance on Friday, Trent Reznor and company took the stage again on Saturday to fill in for The Strokes, who had to cancel their headlining set to due a positive COVID-19 case.

Fans who caught both NIN sets got to experience two different shows, as the band varied the set list for each night.

In filling in for The Strokes, Nine Inch Nails ended up taking the place of two-thirds of the originally announced 2022 Boston Calling headliners. Last month, it was announced that NIN would be performing in place of Foo Fighters, who canceled all of their tour dates following the unexpected death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in March.

The third announced headliner, Metallica, performed as scheduled.

Correcting his “last mistake”: The Kid LAROI returns to Scooter Braun for management

May 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Looks like The Kid LAROI really did think it was a mistake to leave manager Scooter Braun‘s stable.

Not long ago, the “Stay” singer teased his new single, “Thousand Miles,” by encouraging fans to “show me ur last mistake.” He then posted images of Braun, leading many fans to believe that he was dissing the superstar manager, but it turns out it was a prank that Braun was a part of. It also now appears that LAROI’s post contained some truth: Billboard reports that he’s re-signed with Braun for management.

LAROI first signed with Braun last June, before leaving in September to sign with another manager, Adam Leber. But earlier this month, LAROI left Leber, and Billboard reports that he and his mother got back in touch with Braun and hammered out a new deal.

As previously reported, LAROI initially left Braun because the manager wasn’t directly involved in his career, leaving that to his associates. But now, Billboard reports, Braun will look after LAROI personally.

It was while he was in Braun’s stable last year that LAROI teamed up with Braun’s superstar client, Justin Bieber, for “Stay,” which became the Australian artist’s first U.S. number-one hit.

Pink Floyd joins TikTok; band’s full album catalog now available to users

May 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Pink Floyd has joined the ranks of rock bands with their own official TikTok account.

The legendary U.K. rock band launched their TikTok account on Monday, May 30, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the day that the group entered the studio to start recording its classic 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have made all 15 of their studio albums available to the TikTok community to use to soundtrack their own videos creations. Among the classic Pink Floyd tunes that will be available via the TikTok Sound Library are “See Emily Play,” “Money,” “The Great Gig in the Sky,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” “Comfortably Numb,” and “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II).”

Pink Floyd also plans to use its TikTok account to regularly post unique video clips and content. Currently, the @pinkfloyd account features clips set to “Learning to Fly,” “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)” and “Breathe (in the Air).”

Harry Styles’ ‘Harry’s House’ debuts at number one with biggest sales week of 2022

May 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

To the likely surprise of absolutely no one, Harry’s House, the latest album by Harry Styles, has debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart. He’s now three for three when it comes to solo albums: All three of his releases since leaving One Direction have debuted at number one.

Harry’s House also racked up the biggest sales week so far for 2022, with 521,500 units. Only three other albums in the last 18 months have had bigger sales weeks: Adele‘s 30, with 839,000 units; Taylor Swift‘s Red (Taylor’s Version), with 604,500 units, and Drake‘s Certified Lover Boy, with 612,500 unites.

As previously reported, Harry’s House has also set a record for single-week vinyl album sales in the modern era. It sold 182,000 copies on vinyl, the largest sales week since Luminate — formerly MRC Data — started keeping track of that stuff in 1991.

In his home country, Harry’s House has also debuted at number one on the U.K. album chart, and three singles from the album have taken over the top three on the U.K. singles chart. “As It Was” spends an eighth week at number one, making it the longest-running chart-topper of 2022, while “Late Night Talking” and “Music For a Sushi Restaurant” debut at numbers two and three, respectively.

Furthermore, Harry’s second solo album, Fine Line, has returned to the U.K. top 10 at number eight, while his self-titled debut album has returned to the top 40 at number 29.

A$AP Rocky shares hopes for his child with Rihanna

May 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A$AP Rocky is opening up about fatherhood.

The rapper, 33, who recently welcomed his first son with Rihanna, 34, got candid about his hopes for their child in a new interview published Monday.

“I will always remind my children to never lose their imagination, even as adults, no matter what,” Rocky told Dazed magazine.

“I actually love to watch cartoons – I’ve watched like Teletubbies, Blue’s Clues, Yo Gabba Gabba, Peppa Pig and Baby Shark,” he continued.”I hope to raise open-minded children. Not people who discriminate. And I’m not trying to describe a saint, but realistically, I just want a cool child with cool parents.”

News that the musical couple was expecting their first child was revealed in January, when pictures of the “Umbrella” singer sporting a baby bump were published.

Rocky and Rihanna have been romantically linked since January 2020.

Master P announces death of his daughter Tytyana Miller

May 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Master P is mourning the loss of his daughter.

On Sunday, the rapper, born Percy Robert Miller, announced the death of his 29-year-old daughter Tytyana Miller.

“Our family is dealing with an overwhelming grief for the loss of my daughter Tytyana,” he wrote in an Instagram post alongside a picture of an angel on Sunday.

“We respectfully request some privacy so that our family can grieve,” he added. “We appreciate all of the prayers love and support. Mental illness & substance abuse is a real issue that we can’t be afraid to talk about. With God, we will get through this. #MyAngel.”

On Monday, Master P shared a picture of he and Tytyana with a reminder that, “Life is too short. Give your loved ones their flowers while they are alive. #TYTY Love You #missyou #GodGotUs Family over everything.”

Tytyana’s brother Romeo Miller, 32, also took to social media, penning a touching post announcing the news.

“Our family is dealing with an overwhelming grief for the loss of my little sister Tytyana. We respectfully request some privacy so that our family can grieve. We appreciate all of the prayers, love, and support, and although this is sad times, I’m forever grateful for the memories I did have with my amazing sister,” he said. “Love on your loved ones, life is short. The silver lining, I know she’s in a way better place and finally at peace and free. God Bless. -RM”

In addition to Tytyana and Romeo, Master P and ex-wife Sonya C share sons Veno, 30, Vercy, 30, Hercy, 20, and Mercy, 20, and daughters Itali, 23, and Inty, 28. Master P is also the father of singer Cymphonique Miller, 25.

REO Speedwagon and Styx’s Live & UnZoomed Tour with Loverboy kicks off tonight

May 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Since 2000, REO Speedwagon and Styx have regularly hit the road together, and the veteran rockers’ latest co-headlining trek, the Live & UnZoomed Tour, gets underway tonight in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The outing, which also features Loverboy, includes over 40 dates, and runs through a September 18 concert in Bangor, Maine.

REO Speedwagon keyboardist Neal Doughty says the idea to tour jointly with Styx came about at a time when the popularity of veteran rock acts “was kind of tapering off.”

“[W]e knew that we needed some kind of a better reason for people to come out and see classic rock,” Doughty points out. “So we just started this thing of, you know, let’s put two or three headline bands on the same show and that’ll get people out of their houses.”

Doughty says REO has never done a full tour with Loverboy before, while noting that the Canadian group is “another one of those bands that as soon as you start working with them, you’re immediately good friends.”

He adds, “[Lead singer] Mike Reno is a force of nature. He’s just such a lovable guy. So they’re gonna be a really good addition to the Styx and REO [tour].”

As for what fans can expect from REO Speedwagon’s set on the trek, Doughty explains, “We know we’re working for the audience, literally, so we’ve got to play the biggest hits and, of course…[when we do,] it goes through the roof.”

Neal says that beyond REO’s hit power ballads, like “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “Keep On Loving You,’ “a lot of our live show goes back to the stuff we were doing in the ’70s, [such as] ‘Roll with the Changes’ and ‘Ridin’ the Storm Out.'”

Check out the full tour schedule at REOSpeedwagon.com and StyxWorld.com.

Ronnie Hawkins, rockabilly singer who was instrumental in The Band’s formation, dead at age 87

May 30, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ronnie Hawkins, the Arkansas-born rockabilly singer who helped mentor the mostly Canadian rock group that became The Band, died Sunday at age 87 after a long illness, his wife confirmed to The Canadian Press.

During the 1950s, Hawkins began performing in local Arkansas clubs with his own bands. In the late ’50s, Hawkins formed the band Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks and soon recruited a local musician named Levon Helm to play drums.

The band relocated to Canada, and established themselves as one of the most popular rock groups in Toronto, with Hawkins gaining a reputation for his dynamic stage presence. Over the next few years, The Hawks underwent several lineups changes that eventually saw Canadian guitarist Robbie Robertson, bassist Rick Danko, pianist Richard Manual and organ player/saxophonist Garth Hudson playing alongside Hawkins and Helm.

In 1963, The Hawks split from Hawkins. Bob Dylan hired them as his backing band for his tours in 1965 and ’66. The group soon began writing original material and rechristened themselves The Band.

Hawkins had his greatest success as a recording artist with his 1959 solo single “Mary Lou,” which reached #26 on the Billboard pop singles chart.

In 1976, Hawkins made a memorable appearance at The Band’s famous farewell show “The Last Waltz,” as seen in the 1978 concert film of the same name.

Roberston has posted a lengthy tribute to Hawkins on his social media pages in which he credits Ronnie for helping him and other Band members launch their careers.

“My heart sank when I heard ‘The Hawk’ just flew into the sunset,” Robbie writes. “The story of The Band began with Ronnie Hawkins. He was our mentor. He taught us the rules of the road.”

Robertson adds, “He was not only a great artist, a tremendous performer and bandleader, but had a style of humor unequaled…[H]e will live in our hearts forever.”

Harry Styles sells out all 42 tour dates, pledges more than $1 million to gun safety organization

May 27, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Harry Styles sells out all 42 tour dates, pledges more than million to gun safety organization

Harry Styles recently announced he was adding 10 additional nights to his Love on Tour 2022 trek, but it apparently hasn’t made a dent in the demand to see him live: Every one of his 42 tour dates — including the 10 new shows — has now sold out.

In addition to that tour news, Harry and his concert promoter Live Nation are pledging more than $1 million in tour proceeds to Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. The fund is the education, research and litigation division of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country.

In a statement, Harry says, “Along with all of you, I have been absolutely devastated by the recent string of mass shootings in America, culminating at Robb Elementary School in Texas.”

He adds, “On our North American tour, we will be partnering with Everytown who work to end gun violence, donating to support their efforts, and sharing their suggested action items.”

Harry’s tour kicks off August 15 in Toronto, and includes 15 nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden; five nights in Austin, TX; five nights in Chicago, IL; and 15 nights LA’s Kia Forum.

Peter Gabriel, ex-Squeeze member Jools Holland among O2 Silver Clef Awards winners

May 27, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Peter Gabriel and former Squeeze keyboardist Jools Holland are among the announced winners for the 2022 O2 Silver Clef Awards.

The annual U.K. ceremony is presented by the charity Nordoff Robbins, which provides music therapy to those “living with life-limiting illness, disability and isolation.”

Gabriel will be honored with the top O2 Silver Clef Award, while Holland will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award.

“I’ve always believed the role of music goes way beyond entertainment, and I’m convinced that sound and light have a critical role to play in therapies and healing in the future,” Gabriel says. “It’s wonderful to see Nordoff Robbins using music to reach young people, who otherwise would feel much more isolated and vulnerable, and giving them a means of expressing their emotions.”

Holland, who probably is best known for his work as a U.K. TV host, adds, “I’m so pleased to be chosen for the…Outstanding Achievement Award. I’ve worked with all kinds of musicians in my career, and Nordoff Robbins’ trained music therapists really understand that music evokes different responses in people who may not otherwise be able to connect with the world — for many, this can simply be life changing. I’m happy to add my support to a cause close to my heart.”

Also among the honorees are pop-rock legend Frankie Valli and contemporary rocker Yungblud, who will receive the Icon Award and the Best Live Act Award, respectively.

The 2022 O2 Silver Clef Awards will take place July 1. For more info, visit Nordoff-Robbins.org.uk.

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