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Woman accused of firing shots at Rihanna’s home pleads not guilty

March 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The woman accused of firing shots at Rihanna’s home earlier this month has pleaded not guilty.

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, whom police say opened fire with an AR-15-style rifle at the singer’s Los Angeles home on March 8, appeared in court Wednesday morning.

An LA judge denied her request for bail reduction, which remains set at $1,875,000.

Ortiz was arrested earlier this month and booked on attempted murder in connection with the shooting at Rihanna’s home.

The singer’s mansion was struck by gunfire while she was at home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department and sources with knowledge of the investigation at the time.

Sources told ABC News that no shots penetrated inside the home, only the exterior. Multiple rounds did hit the outside of the home, as well as a vehicle parked out front. No one was hurt in the incident, sources added.

A motive was not immediately clear.

In court on Wednesday, prosecutors described the incident as “extremely dangerous” and said it was “calculated.”

They added that Ortiz poses a flight risk.

Additionally, the state says that the attorney general wants her prohibited from practicing as a speech-language pathologist.

The court has prohibited Ortiz from practicing her profession while the case proceeds.

Elton John gets birthday wishes from husband, famous pals

March 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Elton John is celebrating his 79th birthday on Wednesday, and he’s gotten some birthday wishes from his famous pals — and his husband, who’s also his manager.

“Happy Birthday to my beautiful husband,” David Furnish wrote on his Instagram. “You amaze and inspire me every single day with your courage and kindness. Thank you for all the bountiful love you give me and our sons. We absolutely adore you.”

Elton and David, who’ve been married since 2014, share two sons, Zachary Jackson Furnish-John and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John. Elton responded in the comments, “I am the luckiest man in the world. I love you, our boys, our life. Thank you for everything.”

Charlie Puth, and actors Eric McCormack and Ryan Phillippe offered birthday wishes in the comments.

Elton’s songwriting partner Bernie Taupin posted a photo of the two of them together and wrote, “A very happy 79th birthday to my super sweet amigo.” Elton commented, “Love you @bernietaupinofficial.”

On his Instagram Story, Elton also shared birthday posts from pals like tennis legend Billie Jean King — who wrote, “Grateful for a lifetime of music, memories, and friendship” — and Donatella Versace, who called him her “darling friend.” Elton’s guitarist Davey Johnstone also sent a message, as did Grammy-winner Lola Young and makeup mogul Charlotte Tilbury.

Charlotte wrote in an Instagram Story, “Darling, you are a TRUE INSPIRATION and a FORCE FOR GOOD — not just for your LEGENDARY music, which has touched and influenced so many, but for the INCREDIBLE work you do through [Elton John AIDS Foundation], changing so many lives around the world!”

Bruce Springsteen lets fans know what to expect from upcoming tour

March 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruce Springsteen is getting ready to hit the road on his Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour, and in case fans don’t know what to expect from the rocker with this tour, he’s laying it all out there.

The Boss posted a new video to Instagram that features him standing in front of The E Street Band. It starts with him listing off all the cities the tour will hit, before revealing the message he hopes to convey with the tour.

“The E Street Band is coming your way,” he says in the clip, “and we are bringing hope over fear, democracy over authoritarianism, the rule of law over lawlessness, ethics over unbridled corruption, unity over division and peace over war.” The band joins in on their instruments for the word “war,” a callback to the Edwin Starr song “War,” which Springsteen has covered in concert.

The Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour kicks off March 31 in Minneapolis and wraps with an outdoor show on May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. A complete list of dates can be found at BruceSpringsteen.net.

In other Springsteen news … The Boss is featured on a new compilation dedicated to the recordings of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan. The album, Where the Willow and the Dogwood Grow, will feature Springsteen’s live performance of Waits’ “Jersey Girl,” recorded at the Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey in July 1981. The album, which also features covers by Bob Seger, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, will be released May 29.

Bob Dylan adds more tour dates to his 2026 tour

March 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bob Dylan has extended his 2026 tour.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added a slew of new West Coast dates to the trek, including several June stops in California in cities like Lincoln, Berkeley, Santa Barbara, Highland, Palm Desert and San Diego. He’s also added shows in Oregon and Arizona.

In addition to the West Coast dates, Dylan has added two shows in Vienna, Virginia, July 24 and 25, which are the final confirmed dates of the tour.

Tickets for all new shows go on sale Friday. More ticket information and a complete list of dates can be found at BobDylan.com.

Dylan kicked off the latest leg of his 2026 tour on March 21 in Omaha, Nebraska. His next show is Wednesday in Iowa City.

Surprise new album from Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams

March 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

An unexpected album from late Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams will arrive May 29, made up of forgotten recordings discovered in his family’s rural Tennessee Home.

Executive produced by his son, musician Tim Williams, Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes was a collaboration with Don’s producer of four decades, Garth Fundis.

“Don liked every one of these songs,” Fundis recalls in a press release. “I remember recording all of them. … He was very particular about the songs he recorded and the sound we created for each of them. But, if a song didn’t make [it into] an album, it wasn’t necessarily because he didn’t like it. Moreover, it was because of how songs fit together to create an album.”

“I think he’d be thrilled to know that people could hear him sing these new songs they didn’t know existed,” he adds. “I’m certain Don would be proud of this album.”

The tracks on the album were recorded between 1979 and 1984, concurrent with hits like “Good Ole Boys Like Me,” “It Must Be Love,” “I Believe in You,” “Lord, I Hope This Day is Good” and “Love is on a Roll.”

The album’s first single, “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight,” is out now, along with its music video. Written by Rodney Crowell, the classic was made famous by the Oak Ridge Boys and Emmylou Harris.

Here’s the complete track listing for Don Williams’ Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes, which comes out May 29:
“Try Me Again”
“You Came True”
“I’m the One” (Alternate Version)
“Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight”
“I Wish I Was Crazy Again”
“I’m in Love for My Last Time”
“Spinning Around”
“A Matter of Time”
“I’m the One” (Original Version)
“How Can I Miss What I Never Had”
“Goldy’s Gone from Golden”
“Growing on Me”

Sepultura invited Cavalera brothers to final show, says guitarist

March 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sepultura’s farewell tour won’t feature founding members and brothers Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera, who left the band in 1997 and 2006, respectively. According to guitarist Andreas Kisser, though, that’s not for lack of trying on his end.

Kisser tells Metal Hammer that he reached out to the Cavalera brothers to join Sepultura onstage for their final show, but they declined to take part.

“We did invite the Cavalera brothers,” Kisser says. “I spoke to Iggor personally on a phone call a few months ago and we started some communication. Even our managers went to talk to their management and stuff. But, they don’t want to be a part of it, and that’s OK. It’s a choice.”

Sepultura currently features Kisser and bassist Paulo Jr., both of whom started with the band in the ’80s, along with vocalist Derrick Green, who replaced Max in 1997. Drummer Greyson Nekrutman joined in 2024 after Eloy Casagrande left to join Slipknot.

The final North American Sepultura tour launches in April. They’ve yet to announce the date of their last concert.

The Cavalera brothers, meanwhile, later reunited and currently play together in the band Cavalera.

Pete Townshend updates fans on possible new Who album: ‘Roger wants to give it a try’

March 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It sounds like fans of The Who have a reason to be hopeful about getting a new album from the band.

Although frontman Roger Daltrey said in a 2023 interview with NME that he didn’t see the point in making another Who record, Pete Townshend is now suggesting Daltrey may be coming around to the idea.

In a recent Instagram post, Townshend shared photos of his new songwriting studio in London, which was built by “Never Gonna Give You Up” singer Rick Astley. He captioned the post, “It’s mine now. I’m loving it. Great sound. I’m very spoiled.”

While the caption didn’t give any clue as to what specifically Townshend will be using it for, a response to a comment from a fan seemed quite revealing.

When the fan noted, “There’s no way you’re gonna do another Who album,” Townshend set him straight, responding, “You might be wrong. Roger wants to give it a try.”

The Who released their last album of new material, Who, in 2019. At the time it was the first new album from The Who in 13 years, and the second that featured only original members Daltrey and Townshend.

Alan Jackson’s turning ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’ into a festival this summer

March 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ella Langley and Old Dominion will headline the first-ever Alan Jackson’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Fest June 12-13 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band will also play, along with Dylan Scott, Clint Black, Shenandoah, John Anderson and Rodney Atkins.

The festival aims to capture the spirit of Alan and Jimmy’s hit, which topped the chart for more than two months in the summer of 2003. Headquartered at The Palm Beaches Waterfront Commons, it will take place where the song’s music video was shot and where Alan once had a home.

“I’ve gotten to enjoy so many experiences at my concerts over the years,” Alan says. “I’m not touring any more, but I like the idea of still being able to give people an opportunity to have a ‘Good Time’ and enjoy some great country music while they do.”

Alan’s star-studded touring finale will take place June 27 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium and is already sold out.

Tickets for his Five O’Clock Somewhere Fest go on sale Friday, with an eye toward it becoming an annual event.

Todd Rundgren announces summer tour

March 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Todd Rundgren is hitting the road this summer.

The rocker has announced dates for the Damned If I Do Tour, which kicks off June 11 in St. Charles, Illinois. The trek will have Rundgren playing 23 cities, including Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale and Washington, D.C., before wrapping July 19 in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

The new dates are Rundgren’s first U.S. shows since his 2025 Still Me (Still We) tour, which wrapped in November.

Rundgren is currently on tour in Japan. He played Tokyo on Monday and will play Osaka on Wednesday.

A complete list of dates can be found at Tood-Rundgren.com.

How to see Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore, Melissa Etheridge & more at CMA Fest for free

March 25, 2026 by WDNY Radio

If you’re looking for free daytime entertainment during CMA Fest, we now know who will play the multiple outdoor stages in downtown Nashville from June 4 to 7.

Ashley Cooke, Carter Faith, Chase Matthew, Chayce Beckham, Dasha, Drew Baldridge, ERNEST, Ian Munsick, Josh Ross, Lauren Alaina, Maddox Watson, Max McNown, Midland, Nate Smith, Priscilla Block, RaeLynn, Russell Dickerson, Tigirlily Gold, Tucker Wetmore and Vincent Mason are just some of the artists set for the Chevy Riverfront Stage.

In Ascend Park, Billy Dean, Blanco Brown, Canaan Smith, Craig Campbell, Greylan James, John Morgan, Melissa Etheridge, Pam Tills, Travis Denning, Ty Herndon, Tyler Farr, Uncle Kracker, and The War and Treaty will all step onto the Dr Pepper Amp Stage.

Meanwhile on the Chevy Vibes Stage at Walk of Fame Park, Caylee Hammack, Colt Ford, Drake White, Frankie Ballard, Mark Wills, Neal McCoy, Shane Profitt and Walker Montgomery are set to play.

Atlus, Jacob Hackworth, MaRynn Taylor and Preston Cooper will all be on the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Plaza, while the new Wrangler Remix Stage will make its debut inside Fan Alley.

You can explore the complete lineups and passes that include upgrades at CMAFest.com. You can check out the previously announced nightly roster at Nissan Stadium as well.

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