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SZA to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame’s 2026 class

June 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

SZA’s hard work, dedication and success have earned her a spot in the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

She’ll be inducted in the category of performing arts and entertainment, and is one of 13 people being celebrated at the 18th annual NJHOF induction ceremony.

Fellow classmates include The Rascals, former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor and former Gov. Christine Todd Whitman. Inductees will also be honored with a year-round program that spotlights their impact on others.

“The Class of 2026 showcases the diverse talent, resilience, and spirit of achievement that define the great state of New Jersey,” NJHOF Chairman Jon F. Hanson said in a statement. “Each inductee, through their creativity, leadership, and pursuit of excellence, has made impactful contributions that continue to inspire future generations.”

“As our nation celebrates 250 years of independence, New Jersey is proud to honor a remarkable group of individuals whose achievements reflect the talent, innovation, and determination that define the Garden State,” Gov. Mikie Sherrill added. “The New Jersey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 has made a lasting impact in their fields and serves as an inspiration to future generations. I congratulate this outstanding class of inductees and thank them for their contributions to New Jersey and beyond.”

The New Jersey Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Sept. 24.

In ‘bandaids’ sequel ‘Watch It Burn,’ scorpion woman Katy Perry sets the world on fire

June 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After endless teases, Katy Perry has finally dropped “Watch It Burn,” her new single and video inspired by her feelings of anger.

The video begins with the words “Part II,” because it’s a sequel to the 2025 video for “bandaids.” As you might recall, that clip ended with Katy lighting a cigarette at a gas station and blowing it, and presumably herself, up.

In “Watch It Burn,” Katy is rushed into a hospital operating room covered in burns. As doctors try to save her, she gets flashes of herself destroying everything around her with a massive scorpion tail, but when she looks in the mirror, it’s not there.

After breaking out of the hospital and going through a car wash, Katy’s scorpion tail fully emerges, and she walks down the street causing mayhem and destruction. Finally, she staggers into the church, where she’s held down in a baptismal font of holy water until she emerges, gasping.

According to a press release, “Watch It Burn” is about “permission to feel anger honestly, to stop minimizing pain and let the suppressed emotions finally surface.” In it, she sings, “For years/ I tried to rise above/ Was only light and love/ But now I’m shut the f*** up.”

In the chorus she sings, “You know I gave and I gave/ Now I’m giving up/ There’s nothing more you can take, no/ Don’t wanna cause a scene/ But give me the gasoline/ Tonight’s the night/ I light a match/ Throw it hard behind my back/ Gonna try to forgive and forget/ Light a cigarette/ And watch it burn.”

Katy’s been performing “Watch It Burn” during her festival dates this summer, and she wrote on Instagram, “Loved seeing how many of you already know the words.”

Phoebe Bridgers premieres new single ‘Lost Boys’ off upcoming ’Lost Weekend’ album

June 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Phoebe Bridgers has premiered a new song called “Lost Boys,” the first single off her upcoming album, Lost Weekend.

The track features Bridgers’ boygenius bandmates Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker on vocals, and Jack Antonoff on drums, among other instruments.

The accompanying “Lost Boys” music video stars Bridgers LARPing as an elf princess. You can watch that streaming now on YouTube.

Lost Weekend marks Bridgers’ third studio effort and the much-anticipated follow-up to 2020’s Punisher. It’s due out Aug. 14.

Bridgers will launch a U.S. arena tour in September, which is already completely sold out.

Sleep Theory releases cover of Paramore’s ‘My Heart’

June 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sleep Theory has released a cover of the Paramore song “My Heart.”

The track marks the second cover from the “Stuck in My Head” rockers in as many weeks, following their rendition of *NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye.”

Like “Bye Bye Bye,” “My Heart” has also long been included in Sleep Theory’s live set. You can listen to the official studio version now via digital outlets.

Perhaps you’ll hear “Bye Bye Bye” and “My Heart” on Sleep Theory’s upcoming U.S. tour, which kicks off in July. The band will be touring in continued support of their 2025 album, Afterglow, which includes the single “Words Are Worthless.”

The original “My Heart” appears on Paramore’s 2005 debut album, All We Know Is Falling.

BET announces four-part award show series featuring Druski, Keke Palmer and more

June 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The countdown to the 2026 BET Awards continues with the announcement of a four-part series titled Behind the Image: BET Awards Edition. Set to premiere on BET just hours before the main show on Sunday, it will kick off at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Episodes will spotlight award show host Druski, Keke Palmer and T.I., with Terrence J serving as host. Fetty Wap is also slated to perform for his first-ever solo post-prison TV performance.

Druski’s episode will find him giving a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation for Culture’s Biggest Night as he gears up to host the show. Keke will discuss her commitment to helping shape and advance the culture, as well as her career and longevity. T.I. will open up about his music, comedy and entrepreneurship.

Bow Wow’s Tiny Desk performance will follow at 7:30 p.m. ET. The prerecorded performance serves as the culmination of a Tiny Desk Black Music Month series celebrating the culture and BET.

Meanwhile, the 2026 BET Awards Red Carpet Live! will air on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitch starting at 5:30 p.m. ET. Bow Wow will host alongside Rocsi Diaz, Loren Lorosa, Jason Lee, Tierra Marsh and Brian McIntosh.

Bow will also flex his hosting duties on Thursday at 7 p.m. PT during a celebrity basketball game, featuring Da’Vinchi, Flo Milli, G Herbo, Hunxho, Jacquees, Jozzy, Key Glock, Lucky Daye, Luke James, Maiya the Don Masego, Maliibu Miitch, Rome Flynn, Shannon Wallace, Shareef O’Neal, Symba, Toosii and YFN Lucci.

The BET Awards air live on BET at 8 p.m. ET and reair at 8 p.m. PT.

Songwriter Desmond Child previews new live album with performance of ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’

June 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Songwriter Desmond Child has released a live performance of the KISS classic “I Was Made For Lovin’ You,” a song he co-wrote with KISS’ Paul Stanley.

The song is the first track released from Child’s upcoming live album, Desmond Child Rocks The Parthenon – The Live Concert Album, a recording of his June 2022 concert at the historic Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, Greece.

The album is filled with performances of songs Child wrote for other artists, like KISS, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin and more. The “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” performance features Canadian singer Justin Benlolo, one of several guests who appear on the album. Others include Alice Cooper, Bonnie Tyler, Rita Wilson and Kip Winger.

Desmond Child Rocks The Parthenon – The Live Concert Album, dropping July 24, is available for preorder now.

Whitesnake’s mid-’80s albums getting vinyl reissue

June 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Whitesnake’s career took off in the ’80s, and now the albums that helped launch the David Coverdale-fronted band to superstardom are set to be reissued on vinyl.

The band’s three mid-’80s albums — 1984’s Slide It In, 1987’s Whitesnake aka 1987 and 1989’s Slip of the Tongue — will be reissued on standard black vinyl on Sept. 18.

Each album will also get color vinyl variants. Whitesnake will get a gold black ice variant, Slide It In will be available as an onyx variant and Slip of the Tongue will be available as a crimson moon variant through CraftRecordings.com.

In addition, Whitesnake will be released on tan smoke vinyl via Walmart and limited-edition stone marble vinyl via Revolver. The album features the band’s biggest hits — “Here I Go Again,” “Is This Love” and “Still of the Night.”

All three vinyl reissues are available for preorder now.

Jay-Z to chat about music and life in new docuseries ‘JAŸ-Z IN 8’

June 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jay-Z is opening up about his music, lyrics, creative process and more in a new documentary series. Titled JAŸ-Z IN 8, the eight-part series is set to debut on HBO in the fall.

The series is directed by Rick Rubin and features in-depth conversation between the two as they discuss Hov’s life and career.

A teaser for the docuseries is now on YouTube.

The announcement comes as Jay-Z celebrates the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt. In honor of the occasion, pop-up experiences have opened in Brooklyn and Manhattan, showcasing his collection of 13 solo studio albums on cassette. Limited-edition library cards featuring the album artwork are also available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jay-Z has also released a 30th anniversary edition of Reasonable Doubt and announced a series of performances, including shows at Yankee Stadium, Paris and LA’s SoFi Stadium. MTA and Spotify even joined the festivities, decorating New York City’s J/Z trains with photos honoring the album.

A full list of activities celebrating Reasonable Doubt can be found online.

Released on June 25, 1996, Reasonable Doubt spawned the singles “Ain’t No N****” and “Can’t Knock the Hustle.” It featured guest appearances from Memphis Bleek, Mary J. Blige, Jaz-O and the Notorious B.I.G. The album has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Brad Paisley’s ‘Out of the Picture’ in Europe as he brings tour to US

June 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Brad Paisley’s closing the chapter on his 10th European tour, having sold out all 10 shows in nine cities.

The trek kicked off June 8 in Helsinki, Finland, and wrapped Wednesday in Zurich, Switzerland, with stops in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands and Germany along the way.

Next up, he’ll mark America’s 250th birthday with a July Fourth show in Provo, Utah, before continuing his Brad Paisley Live Tour in the States.

Jake Worthington, Charlie Worsham, Hannah Harper, Laci Kaye Booth, The Band Loula and Mackenzie Carpenter will join him at different times on the trek, which wraps Oct. 9 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Meanwhile, Brad’s just released the ninth song in his ongoing Tacklebox project, which mines unreleased and unrecorded material from his catalog. “Out of the Picture” is out now.

Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’ tops the ‘Billboard’ Top TV Songs chart

June 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Billy Joel’s iconic track “Piano Man” is back on the Billboard chart.

The rocker’s signature tune, the title track to his 1973 sophomore album, is #1 on the Billboard Top TV Songs chart thanks to its appearance in the Prime Video series The Boys.

The song appeared in the show’s series finale, although Joel has often been referenced throughout the series because he’s the favorite artist of the character Hughie, played by Jack Quaid.

Thanks to its appearance in the show’s final episode, “Piano Man” got a boost of 19.1 official U.S. streams and another 1,000 downloads.

“Piano Man” was Joel’s first major hit, peaking at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013 and in 2015 was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry.

Other songs landing in the Top TV Songs chart top 10 this week include: Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day” at #3, due to an appearance in Netflix’s The Boroughs; Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” at #5, also because of The Boroughs; Steely Dan’s “Do It Again” at #6, thanks to its appearance in HBO’s Euphoria; and “I Played the Fool,” Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt’s theme song to HBO’s Rooster, at #10.

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