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Is Harry Styles the new Mick Jagger? Not according to Mick Jagger

May 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Even back when Harry Styles was in One Direction, his resemblance to a young Mick Jagger was often mentioned. He’s since played on that resemblance, portraying the Rolling Stones front man on Saturday Night Live and allegedly taking inspiration from Jagger’s ’70s-era outfits. However, Jagger doesn’t really think he and Harry have much in common at all.

Asked by The Times of London if he feels that he’s inspired Harry, Jagger said, “I like Harry — we have an easy relationship,” but points out, “I mean, I used to wear a lot more eye makeup than him. Come on, I was much more androgynous.”

Jagger goes on to say, “And he doesn’t have a voice like mine or move on stage like me; he just has a superficial resemblance to my younger self, which is fine — he can’t help that.”

While Jagger may insist he was “much more androgynous” than Harry, the legendary singer never wore a dress on the cover of Vogue.

Britney Spears, Sam Asghari live it up in Las Vegas

May 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

During her conservatorship, Britney Spears complained that she wasn’t allowed to enjoy all that Las Vegas had to offer, despite the fact that she was headlining a super successful residency there. Well, she spent this past weekend making up for lost time.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Britney, fiancé Sam Asghari and Britney’s agent Cade Hudson spent the weekend staying at Resorts World Las Vegas, which projected her image Saturday night on the side of the resort facing the strip, along with the message, “Resorts World Loves Britney.”

“She loves the property and we love having her,” Resorts World President Scott Sibella said Sunday.

During their weekend, Britney, Sam and Cade had dinner with Vegas star Jeff Beacher at the Aria resort and also visited XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas, where Marshmello was headlining.

Britney documented her weekend on Instagram, writing, “Thank you Cade and @resortsworldlv for inviting me !!!! Or wait … did I invite myself ??? Either way thanks for showing me such a good time!”

A source tells Page Six, “There’s a world of difference between Vegas under her conservatorship and Vegas as a free woman, and she gets to experience it with a new set of eyes now.”

Resorts World has managed to entice Celine Dion, Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood to its properties for big-bucks residencies in the past year. Could Britney be next? She’s said that she’s not interested in performing, but you never know.

November Rain in May: Guns N’ Roses’ Welcome to Rockville set canceled due to weather

May 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Guns N’ Roses‘ scheduled headlining set at Florida’s Welcome to Rockville festival over the weekend was canceled due to extreme weather.

In a tweet following the announcement, guitarist Slash called the cancellation a “massive disappointment.”

“We were really looking forward to the show,” Slash wrote. “But the weather had other ideas. We sympathize with all you guys who got rained out along with us, it f***ing sucks. Another time, sooner than later!”

Welcome to Rockville, which takes place in Daytona Beach, was besieged by bad weather throughout the festival. Before GN’R got canceled Saturday, The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported that Friday’s schedule was also cut short by weather, forcing sets by Korn, Skillet and Breaking Benjamin to be scrapped, as well.

For U.S. GN’R fans, the cancellation is especially tough, given Welcome to Rockville was the only announced stateside date on the band’s calendar for 2022. The “Welcome to the Jungle” legends are set to return to the road in June for a European tour, followed by trips to South America, Mexico and Australia later in the year.

‘TIME’s’ 100 Most Influential People: Mary J. Blige, Zendaya, Oprah Winfrey and more

May 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

TIME magazine revealed its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world Monday, naming Mary J. Blige, among others.

Writing about each of the list members are guest contributors — fellow stars and entertainers — who speak about the contributions of the honorees.

Writing about Blige’s career and accomplishments is fellow hip-hop artist Nas, who says, “Mary came up the way we all did. She was a voice for us, but she wasn’t like other R&B artists at the time. She became a household name early because she was a hip-hop artist who also sang. The industry needed someone like that. The streets wanted that. Pop culture wanted that.” He continued, “And when Mary came onstage at the Super Bowl halftime show this year, she got one of the loudest responses … She carved out a lane for herself, and now she can feed the people more than just music.”

This list includes 48 other women, such as Zendaya, Quinta Brunson, Zoë Kravitz and Oprah Winfrey, who, falling under the “Titans” category, makes the list for the 10th time.

Writing about Winfrey is Michelle Obama, who highlights the talk show host’s ability to connect with anyone and everyone.

“When Oprah connects with something — a person, a book, a song, an idea — she makes sure to shine her light on it. She validates it. She anoints it … That’s why no matter where you  go, everyone knows her name. And all of it makes me wonder: maybe her success isn’t rooted in the fact that she found a common denominator that unites us all. Maybe Oprah  is our common denominator.”

Others on the list include Ketanji Brown Jackson, Jon Batiste, Issa Rae, Jazmine Sullivan and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Ashley McBryde answers the call, sings backup for Eric Church at Madison Square Garden

May 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Eric Church‘s headlining show at Madison Square Garden was made even more impressionable with the presence of Ashley McBryde.

When Eric’s backup singer, Joanna Cotten, tested positive for COVID and announced she was unable to perform during the final night of The Gather Again Tour, the Chief knew just who to call to fill in. Ashley held her own inside the massive arena, where she sang backup for Eric in front of a crowd of more than 17,000 people. Videos captured by fans show her harmonizing on his chart-topping hits “Springsteen” and “Hell of a View,” along with a cover of Bruce Springsteen‘s “Thunder Road.”

“When the Chief @ericchurchmusic calls from @thegarden, you answer,” Ashley wrote in the Instagram caption accompanying photos from the special night. “Thanks for answering,” the headliner replied, adding in a statement, “when Joanna had to sit this one out, we immediately knew who to ask. Ashley is meant for arena stages, and she’ll be headlining her own show at MSG soon.”

This is one of many times the two have collaborated. Eric invited Ashley onstage to sing “Bible and a .44” with him in Chicago in 2017 during his Holdin’ My Own Tour. They also performed “The Snake” at the 2019 ACM Awards, and Ashley joined Eric during his medley of hits at the 2022 ACM Awards.

Halsey claims label won’t let them release song without faking “a viral moment on Tiktok”

May 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Halsey has inadvertently created a viral TikTok moment by claiming that their record label is forcing them to create a viral TikTok moment.

In a TikTok posted on Sunday, we see Halsey frowning as a song — presumably the one they want to release — plays in the background. The text reads, “Basically, I have a song that I love that I want to release ASAP, but my record label won’t let me.”

The text continues, “I’ve been in this industry for eight years and I’ve sold over 165 million records and my record company is saying I can’t release it unless they can fake a viral moment on TikTok.”

“Everything is marketing and they are doing this to every artist these days,” the text concludes. “I just want to release music, man and I deserve better tbh. I’m tired.”

In the comments, fans were indignant on Halsey’s behalf, while a few joked, “plot twist this is the viral tiktok they planned.”

Then, Halsey posted receipts: A video of themselves listening to someone who presumably works at their label, telling them how the TikTok rollout should go. When the label guy asks Halsey why they look upset, they say, “Honestly, I just hate this. It sucks.” “Oh, I know,” he replies. “I hate it.”

The text over the video reads, “I wish I was kidding lol.”

When a fan wrote in the comments, “What counts as ‘viral’ tho?” Halsey replied, “It’s like…if it doesn’t get a certain amount of views or likes or [whatever] they will just keep making me make videos and push [the song’s release] back until they’re happy.”

“Reverse psychology this IS the marketing scheme,” another fan commented.

So far, according to Variety, Halsey’s label hasn’t commented.

Yes drummer Alan White to sit out band’s 2022 tour of the UK and Ireland due to “health issues”

May 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

As Yes prepares to launch a tour of U.K. and Ireland next month celebrating the 50th anniversary of their classic album Close to the Edge, the prog-rock legends’ have announced that longtime drummer Alan White wn’t be taking part in the trek because of “current health issues.”

A message on Yes’ social media pages explains, “Alan was really looking forward to playing live again preparing to celebrate 50 years with Yes, having joined the band for the July 1972 Close to the Edge Tour, coming full circle in 2022. Alan’s close friend Jay Schellen will be taking on drumming duties in Alan’s place.”

Schellen has regularly joined Yes on the road since 2016, either playing alongside White or filling in for him.

The upcoming leg of Yes’ Album Series Tour 2022 kicks off June 15 in Glasgow, Scotland, and is scheduled through a June 29 show in Cork, Ireland. The shows will feature the band performing Close to the Edge in its entirety, followed by a set of other memorable songs from Yes’ back catalog.

The concerts will include a high-definition video wall with a presentation directed by longtime Yes artist Roger Dean. Dean also will accompany the band on tour, and an exhibition of his work will be on display at each show.

Released in September 1972, Close to the Edge became Yes’ highest-charting album ever on the Billboard 200, peaking at #3. The record as made up of three long musical pieces — the title track, “And You and I” and “Siberian Khatru.”

Yes also will be bringing the Close to the Edge anniversary trek to Japan for four shows in September.

The band recently postponed a planned 2022 tour of mainland Europe until spring 2023. Yes will showcase its 1974 album Relayer on that trek.

Evanescence’s Jen Majura leaves band: “None of this was my decision,” says guitarist

May 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Evanescence guitarist Jen Majura is no longer in the band.

The “Bring Me to Life” rockers shared the news in a social media post over the weekend, which reads, “It has been a very special chapter in the band with our dear friend Jen Majura, but we have decided it’s time to go our separate ways.”

“We will always love her and support her, and can’t wait to see what she does next!” the statement continues. “We are so grateful for the good times and great music we made all around the world together.”

Several hours later, Majura issued a tweet suggesting that the parting of the ways wasn’t an exactly a mutual decision.

“I feel the need to address that none of this was my decision!” Majura wrote, though she added that she has “no hard feelings against anybody” and that she wishes her now-former band “all the best.”

“I am allowed to carry beautiful memories of these past years, I am grateful,” she wrote.

Majura joined Evanescence in 2015 and played on their 2021 comeback album, The Bitter Truth, as well as their 2017 compilation, Synthesis, which featured alternate versions of the band’s past songs rerecorded with orchestral and electronic elements.

As for who will take Majura’s place, Evanescence will be announcing “exciting news about the new lineup…in the next few days.”

Evanescence is set to launch a European tour in June. They’ll return to the U.S. for a couple festivals in July, followed by a tour with Korn kicking off in August.

Olivia Rodrigo marks ‘SOUR’ one-year anniversary; says it’s “impossible” to sum up “how much this album means to me”

May 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Rodrigo spent the weekend celebrating the one-year anniversary of her smash debut album SOUR, which arrived May 21, 2021.

“It is impossible for me to sum up in words how much this album means to me and how grateful I am to have gotten the privilege to make it and watch it exist in the world,” Olivia wrote on Instagram, thanking her musical collaborator, Dan Nigro, for “believing in me more than anyone.” She also thanked “everyone who has embraced my 17-year-old lamentations and forever changed my life in the process.”

Olivia’s words captioned a slideshow of photos and videos of scenes from the past year, including her winning night at the Grammys, her original diary entry in which she wrote that she “got my drivers license today,” a clip from her video, and scenes of fans in the audience singing along with her.

In addition, Olivia created an Instagram Reel that takes fans backstage at her show at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. In the video, she reflects on her incredible year, noting, “I always had this hypothesis that music that was super-vulnerable and honest would always cut through, no matter what it was about or who was singing it.”

“I think for me, SOUR just kind of reaffirmed that belief and made me believe in, like, the universality of music,” the 19-year-old star added.

This week, Olivia wraps up the North American leg of her SOUR tour in San Francisco. She’ll start the European leg in June.

Tim McGraw embraced Method acting on ‘1883,’ but Faith Hill demanded that he shower: “You stink”

May 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill both wholeheartedly embraced the 19th century pioneering lifestyle as co-stars in the Yellowstone prequel 1883, but Tim just might have gotten a little too comfortable in character.

“There were a few times that my wife forced me to take a shower while we were shooting, because I wanted to stay in character as best I could,” he says in a recent installment of Variety’s Just for Variety podcast.

“She’s like, ‘I don’t care about Method. You stink!’” Tim continues.

Playing the role of James Dutton on the show also caused Tim to temporarily change up his appearance a little bit, which posed its own set of challenges. “When I grow my beard out, it’s completely white,” he reveals. “So the hardest part was keeping that thing dyed.”

That meant he was rocking a different look at his shows, which he played whenever he got breaks from set.

“So showing up and doing a [concert] and having this big old beard on, and I’d put on like 10 pounds during the filming of the show just to look more like the part,” he says. “To show up and put on these tight jeans and have this big, dark, dyed beard, and have the script in my head and trying to remember words, I just didn’t feel comfortable at all. It was a tough thing to do.”

But Tim was fully committed to embracing the world of 1883. He’s previously detailed other things he did to prep his character work, including going to “cowboy camp” with the rest of the cast.

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