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New animated video for Bob Marley’s “Could You Be Loved” promotes women’s soccer campaign

July 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new animated video for the classic 1980 Bob Marley & the Wailers song “Could You Be Loved” premiered Friday on the late reggae legend’s official YouTube channel.

The video was inspired by Marley’s daughter Cedella, who recently launched an initiative called Football Is Freedom, which works toward supporting and promoting women’s soccer in the Caribbean and Latin America. Cedella also serves as a global ambassador for Jamaica’s women’s soccer program.

The clip follows a young Jamaican girl as she pursues her dream of becoming a successful soccer player. Throughout the video, a larger-than-life Bob Marley helps guide her. By the end of the clip, the girl has grown into a young woman who scores the championship-winning goal for her team. The animation is reminiscent of the cover art for Bob Marley & the Wailers’ 1980 album, Uprising, which featured “Could You Be Loved.”

“Could You Be Loved” reached #6 on Billboard‘s Dance Club Songs chart in 1980.

The video is part of the “Summer of Marley” campaign launched by Marley’s family to celebrate his music.

In other news, a new album called Bob Marley & The Chineke! Orchestra will be released next Friday, July 22. The album offers reimagined versions of some of Marley’s most famous songs featuring his original vocals accompanied by new orchestral arrangements.

The orchestrations were recorded at London’s famous Abbey Road Studios and produced by Nick Patrick, who worked on similar albums featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin, The Beach Boys and others.

You can preorder Bob Marley & The Chineke! Orchestra now.

Jeff Beck says Johnny Depp was “major force” on duo’s collaborative album, ’18’

July 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Guitar legend Jeff Beck‘s recently announced collaborative album with actor/musician Johnny Depp, 18, was released Friday on CD and digital formats.

The 13-track collection features two Depp originals alongside an eclectic selection of 11 covers, including songs by The Beach Boys, late Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson, The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Velvet Underground and The Everly Brothers.

In an exclusive interview to promote 18, Beck says he really enjoyed working with Depp and appreciated his contributions to the project.

“He was a major force on this record,” Beck notes. “I haven’t had another partner for ages.”

Among the covers on 18 are two Motown classics — Gaye’s “What’s Going On” and The Miracles’ “Ooo Baby Baby.”

Beck says he knew he was taking a risk covering “What’s Going On,” admitting, “I fully expect the full force of criticism because of that song being so precious,” while adding with a laugh, “but I was going through the Motown appreciation time.”

Beck recalls that “Ooo Baby Baby” came about while working on the album at Depp’s home in France. While waiting for Johnny to wake up one day, he laid down the track as a way to get a good audio balance. By the time Depp joined the session, Beck says he started feeling under the weather and went lie down for a bit.

Beck says that when he woke up, “I heard [Johnny] singing ‘Ooo Baby’… He was doing the three-part harmonies, and I crept into the studio without him seeing me. And it was just amazing watching him put these parts together.”

Beck also praised Depp’s songwriting skills, particularly how in “This Is a Song for Miss Hedy Lamarr” he expressed “respect for that actress and what she achieved.”

Here’s the full 18 track list:

“Midnight Walker” (Davy Spillane cover)
“Death and Resurrection Show” (Killing Joke cover)
“Time” (Dennis Wilson cover)
“Sad Motherf***in’ Parade” (Johnny Depp original)
“Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)” (Beach Boys cover)
“This Is a Song for Miss Hedy Lamarr” (Johnny Depp original)
“Caroline, No” (Beach Boys cover)
“Ooo Baby Baby” (The Miracles cover)
“What’s Going On” (Marvin Gaye cover)
“Venus in Furs” (The Velvet Underground cover)
“Let It Be Me” (The Everly Brothers cover)
“Stars” (Janis Ian cover)
“Isolation” (John Lennon cover)

Music notes: Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Avril Lavigne and more

July 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ariana Grande shared an Instagram Story of herself with bleached blonde hair, which might be for her role as Glinda in the movie version of Broadway musical Wicked. She’s currently rehearsing for the film.

Ed Sheeran can turn anything into music, including a sprinkler system. Taking to TikTok, he duetted a video of a timed water hose and sang”Shape of You” to the beat. “This record was actually made on a farm,” he joked.

After a rocky start, The Weeknd‘s stadium tour is in full swing. Sharing photos from his concert in Philadelphia, he raved, “We finally did it. thank you for helping me ring in the tour. last night was emotional for all of us.” He also shared what his show entails, such as crazy background images and special effects.

Avril Lavigne has a pool that’s big enough to surf on, according to her Instagram Story, which shows fiancé Mod Sun jumping on a board and skimming across the water. Avril also revealed she’s ready for Halloween, which is a little over 100 days away: She’s painted both her nails and toes black and orange.

Some fans have accused Gwen Stefani of cultural appropriation for wearing a Jamaican flag-themed dress and her hair in dreadlocks in Sean Paul‘s “Light My Fire” music video, reportsPage Six. Gwen has not responded to the backlash.

Lizzo says she was put on this Earth to spread “love” in a manner that makes people want to fight for themselves. “This is revolutionary self-love. This is radical self-love,” she told fans in a video shared to Instagram. “This is fighting for your rights. That is self-love.”

Kelsey, the wife of late Wanted member Tom Parker, marked their fourth wedding anniversary with a heartbreaking message. She wrote, “Most people wish to have their wedding day again, I’d settle for a hug.” Tom died of an inoperable brain tumor in March.

It all started with Psy: YouTube marks 10 years of the Billion Views Club

July 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ten years ago — July 15, 2012 — Psy‘s supremely goofy video “Gangnam Style” debuted on YouTube. Less than six months later, the video had gone where no other music video had ever gone: it hit 1 billion views on the platform. That’s why today YouTube is celebrating 10 years of its Billion Views Club.

It took another year for another video — Justin Bieber‘s “Baby” — to hit the billion-view milestone, but since then the club has grown to include more than 300 music videos, from ’80s classics like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” to ’90s classics like “I Will Always Love You,” to more recent hits by Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Adele.

Here’s a look at who’s got the most entries in the Billion Views Club, along with some other achievements:

Artists with the most official music video entries in the BVC:

J Balvin – 11 [tied]
Justin Bieber – 11 [tied]
Ozuna – 10
Rihanna – 8 [tied]
Nicki Minaj – 8 [tied]
Maluma – 8 [tied]

Fastest music videos to reach 1 billion views

1. Adele – “Hello” – 88 days
2. Ed Sheeran – “Shape of You” – 97 days [tied]
3. Luis Fonsi – “Despacito” ft. Daddy Yankee – 97 days [tied]
4. J Balvin, Willy William – “Mi Gente” – 103 days
5. Luis Fonsi, Demi Lovato – “Échame La Culpa” – 111 days

Most viewed music videos of all time:

1. Luis Fonsi – “Despacito” ft. Daddy Yankee – 7.9B
2. Ed Sheeran – “Shape of You – 5.7B
3. Wiz Khalifa – “See You Again” ft. Charlie Puth – 5.5B
4. Mark Ronson – “Uptown Funk” ft. Bruno Mars – 4.6B
5. PSY – “Gangnam Style” – 4.4B

Music videos by the decade (pre-2000s):

1970s music videos in the Billion Views Club:

Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody”

1980s music videos in the Billion Views Club:

Guns N’ Roses – “Sweet Child O’ Mine”
a-ha – “Take On Me”
Michael Jackson – “Billie Jean”
Rick Astley – “Never Gonna Give You Up”
Cyndi Lauper – “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”
Europe – “The Final Countdown”

1990s music videos in the Billion Views Club:

Guns N’ Roses – “November Rain”
Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
The Cranberries – “Zombie”
Whitney Houston – “I Will Always Love You”
4 Non Blondes – “What’s Up”
Metallica – “Nothing Else Matters”
AC/DC – “Thunderstruck”
Backstreet Boys – “I Want It That Way”
Dr. Dre – “Still D.R.E.” ft. Snoop Dogg
Aqua – “Barbie Girl”
Coolio – “Gangsta’s Paradise” (feat. L.V.)

Here’s what Beyoncé & Solange Knowles’ father taught them about performing

July 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

If you’ve ever wondered what it was like growing up with a father as a music mentor, here’s a look into the life of superstars who were afforded that opportunity.

Beyoncé and Solange Knowles‘ music careers were managed by their father, top record executive Mathew Knowles, who also the oversaw the hit all-girl group Destiny’s Child.

A very active user on social media, Mathew recently tweeted a few bits of advice for performing artists and musicians — the same lessons he instilled in his daughters growing up.

“One thing I taught Beyoncé and Solange was to practice failure,” he said, sharing a collage image of the two singers onstage. “We would practice how they’d respond if their microphone got cut off, if their shoes broke on stage, if the wrong song got queued in their performance set. Anything can happen…”

Mathew said that his teachings worked: “they were always prepared to have a response!”

Suggesting that artists should utilize the same teaching method, Mathew said, “I would like for you to consider the same lesson. Whether you’re a performer or artist, or an entrepreneur or professional, practice how you’ll respond in the event you fail.”

He added, “It’s a skill that can and should be developed!”

Mathew managed each of this daughters’ solo careers up until their adult years. In an interview with US Magazine in 2011, Beyoncé spoke about her split from her father, saying, “I’ve only parted ways with my father on a business level,” adding, “He is my father for life and I love my dad dearly.”

Beyoncé and Solange are the daughters of Mathew and his former wife of more than 30 years, Tina Knowles-Lawson.

Nashville notes: Mickey Guyton + LeAnn Rimes, the 2023 GRAMMY Awards and more

July 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Mickey Guyton joins LeAnn Rimes and percussionist Sheila E. for “The Wild,” a new song off LeAnn’s forthcoming new album, god’s work.

The Recording Academy has officially set a date for the 65th annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony. It’ll take place February 5, 2023 in Los Angeles.

Hillary Scott of country trio Lady A joins Christian group For King + Country for a new duet rendition of “For God is With Us.” The original version of the song was a number-one hit for the duo.

Noah Schnapp reveals Doja Cat apologized to him after leaked DM controversy

July 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The drama between Doja Cat and Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp continues. The 17-year-old actor said Doja apologized to him after calling him out for leaking her private messages.

When he was speaking to Variety about the fourth season of Stranger Things, the conversation gravitated toward the TikTok controversy. Noah, who recently revealed that he apologized to the Grammy winner and “everything is all good” between them, was asked if there was anything else he wanted to say.

“I’m super unserious on social media and pretty goofy, so I posted that not thinking too much of it, but obviously it hurt her feelings,” he said of the video that exposed Doja’s crush on Joseph Quinn, who plays Eddie Munson on the show.

“So, as I should, I apologized and she was totally OK with it, and was like, ‘I’m sorry how I reacted.’ It was all good,” he continued. “I love her. I’m, like, the biggest fan of her music, and I told her that. I was like, ‘You’re literally my role model.’ It’s all good.”

Noah also had a few choice words to the fans who he suggests blew the entire thing out of proportion. “People make such a big deal out of everything when it’s on the internet, but, like, in reality, it’s like a two-minute thing,” he explained.

Doja has not commented on the matter since speaking about it in a TikTok live video last week. She had said she was “disappointed” and “bummed” he had leaked her private messages, but gave Noah the benefit of the doubt because of his age.

At the time, she said of the 17-year-old actor, “When you’re that young, you make mistakes.” She also said she wasn’t “embarrassed” because the situation was “not that deep.”

“Excited” Nita Strauss confirms Demi Lovato tour: “Let’s rock!”

July 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Following her debut with Demi Lovato‘s band on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, Nita Strauss has confirmed that she’s joining the pop star on the road, too.

In an Instagram post Friday tagging Lovato, Strauss writes, “Let’s rock, @ddlovato! Excited to dive into this show and have some fun.”

Lovato’s tour, which supports their upcoming, guitar-driven album Holy F***, kicks off August 13 in Springfield, Illinois.

News of Strauss’ involvement comes after the longtime Alice Cooper touring guitarist announced earlier this week that she wouldn’t be joining the shock rocker on his upcoming fall tour.

“There is no drama whatsoever and my touring year is still VERY full,” Strauss wrote at the time. “In fact, I’m on a flight straight into the next adventure as I post this, and I’ll be on stage again much sooner than you think!”

Outside of her work in Cooper’s band, Strauss released her debut solo album, the instrumental Controlled Chaos, in 2018. Her 2021 solo single, “Dead Inside,” which features vocals by Disturbed‘s David Draiman, became the first song by a solo female artist to hit #1 on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in 32 years.

Midland vs. Jon Pardi: Who’s the best bowler?

July 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Jon Pardi and Midland’s “Longneck Way to Go” music video features a bowling game between two teams, each one led by the country acts. As it turns out, that premise is based on real-life events that happened when they were touring together.

“Actually, this happened once on tour,” Midland’s Cameron Duddy says in a new behind-the-scenes video of the video shoot. “And Jon offered $500 to the winner. And Midland beat Jon’s team in real life.”

The Midland guys may be better bowlers than Jon, but there’s no bad blood. The two acts have been friends since their early days in country music. Still, that doesn’t stop Cameron from giving Jon a little grief about his bowling chops — or lack thereof.

“He’s not very good. He’s too big to play bowling,” Cameron continues. Jon, for the record, stands at 6’7″ when he’s in cowboy boots and a cowboy hat — and he’s wearing those two things most of the time.

“Actually, they say, it’s like jockeys. You have to be smaller than 5’10 to really dominate,” Cameron jokes. “Which sucks for me because I’m 6 foot.”

See all the behind-the-scenes antics in the new video, which is available now.

NBA YoungBoy found not guilty in gun possession case

July 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy won his gun possession legal battle on Friday when a Los Angeles federal jury found him not guilty.

According to Billboard, the verdict follows a three-day trial in which YoungBoy, born Kentrell Williams, was charged with a single count of illegal firearms possession over a loaded handgun found in his car last year. The victory means the 22-year-old artist will not serve the time in prison, upward of 55 months, he could have if convicted.

In March 2021, YoungBoy was pulled over in his Mercedes Maybach in Tarzana, California. While officers executed a search warrant, he allegedly fled on foot. When authorities searched the car, they found a loaded semiautomatic handgun on the floor behind the front passenger seat, according to Billboard. The possession of the handgun was illegal since the rapper had been previously convicted of aggravated assault with a firearm in 2017 — a case that is still ongoing.

“We are grateful that this jury was so thoughtful and saw the truth,” YoungBoy’s attorney, James P. Manasseh, said of the outcome. “We said from the beginning Kentrell was innocent and we just needed our opportunity to get in front of a fair jury.”

Earlier this week, YoungBoy was seen with boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, who is said to have supported the rapper during trial.

Video surfaced Friday of a group of fans celebrating outside the courtroom after they learned of the not guilty verdict.

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