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Nick Carter: Fans will be “absolutely shocked” when they hear Backstreet Boys’ Christmas album

July 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

On Thursday, Backstreet Boys announced they’ll release their long-awaited holiday album, A Very Backstreet Christmas, on October 14. Earlier this year, Backstreet’s Nick Carter told ABC Audio that not only does he think people will be impressed with the project, they’ll be “absolutely shocked.”

“It’s something that we have been working on for years, something that we’ve always wanted to do,” Nick said. “Christmas is a very special time for us as family … and for our families. And so, we have a lot of classic holiday songs … stuff that we’ve always listened to growing up … now we have our own versions of those [on the album].”

The album features classics like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Last Christmas” and “The Christmas Song,” as well as three originals. Nick said that because Christmas “is a special time,” he hopes that these new renditions of old songs will help them “become a part of” people’s holiday celebrations.

“We have had a couple Christmas songs, but not this kind of body of work,” Nick pointed out, adding that he thinks “people will be absolutely shocked” when they hear it.

“I know for a fact our vocals on the record are incredible,” he said. “The harmonies are unlike anybody else out there. Nobody else does harmonies like we do.”

Nick added, “We’re excited for people … to hear it for the first time. I think that people are going to be really impressed.”

The group is currently out on their DNA World Tour.

Shawn Mendes opens up about post-breakup music: “It’s a healing process for me to write about how I feel”

July 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Shawn Mendes says he is still healing after breaking up with girlfriend Camila Cabello, but is thankful his music will always be there for him.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that in a phone call with reporters, the Canadian star said his first post-breakup song, “When You’re Gone,” was “a kind of good description of how I was feeling a month after my relationship ended.”

He added, “My music is always going to be a representation of where I am. It’s a healing process for me to write about how I feel and put it into music. It’s always been something that’s really helped me grow as a person.”

Shawn and Camila dated for two years before calling it quits in November 2021.

Aside from creating new music, the “Stitches” singer is currently out on his first arena tour in three years, and he hopes his music is bringing comfort to his fans.

“There’s no way to avoid the kind of suffering that’s happened over the last couple of years,” said Shawn, adding that he views music as “cathartic” and “a direct line to the heart.”

There’s also something else Shawn is looking forward to: his big screen debut in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, for which he provides the voice of the titular smiling reptile.

“Seeing my voice kind of come through the face of a CGI crocodile was bizarre,” he said. “I think it’s going to be something I’m so proud of, especially as I get older.”

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile arrives in theaters October 7.

Panic! at the Disco’s “Viva Las Vengeance” hits #1 on ‘Billboard’ Alternative Airplay chart

July 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Panic! at the Disco is back on the charts with a “Vengeance.”

Brendon Urie‘s band has hit #1 on Billboard‘s Alternative Airplay ranking with the new single “Viva Las Vengeance.” Panic! previously led the chart twice before, with “Say Amen (Saturday Night)” and the crossover mega-hit “High Hopes.”

Having just dropped on June 1, “Viva Las Vengeance” took only five chart weeks to reach the top spot on Alternative Airplay. The last track to ascend the chart that quickly was Twenty One Pilots‘ “Shy Away,” which hit #1 in three weeks in 2021.

“Viva Las Vengeance” is the lead single and title track off the upcoming seventh Panic! album, which will be released August 19. It’s the follow-up to 2018’s Pray for the Wicked.

Panic! will launch a U.S. tour in support of Viva Las Vengeance in September.

Måneskin premieres TikTok-exclusive alternate video for “Supermodel”

July 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Måneskin has released a new version of the band’s “Supermodel” video, premiering exclusively via TikTok.

The clip is an alternate version of the single’s original video, with bassist Victoria De Angelis playing the role of the titular “Supermodel” who steals a mysterious red bag as her bandmates chase after her. While the bag glowed Pulp Fiction-style in the first video, when De Angelis finally opens it, she seems disappointed by what, if anything, is inside and promptly throws it away.

“Supermodel” first premiered in May, and its video now has over 9 million views on YouTube.

Måneskin will launch their first North American headlining tour in October. Before that, they’ll perform at this year’s Lollapalooza, taking the stage at the Chicago festival on July 31.

‘Love and Thunder’ & Guns N’ Roses: Taika Waititi describes how “rock album covers” influenced new ‘Thor’ movie

July 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

If you ever saw an album cover that you thought would make a great movie, you and Taika Waititi are on the same page.

At a recent press event, the director for the new Thor sequel, Thor: Love and Thunder, shared how the music from bands like Guns N’ Roses and Metallica shaped the aesthetic of the film.

“We wanted it to be this bombastic, loud, colorful palette, which kinda reflected spray-painted panel vans in the ’80s and rock album covers,” Waititi said.

That influence is even found in the Love and Thunder title treatment and logo, which Waititi wanted to look like something he might’ve “drawn on my school book in class when I wasn’t listening.”

“I remember spending months and months perfecting the Metallica logo,” Waititi recalled.

Anyone who’s seen the Love and Thunder trailer shouldn’t be too surprised, as it’s soundtracked by the GN’R classic “Sweet Child o’ Mine.”

“Guns N’ Roses is one of my all-time favorite bands,” Waititi says. “To be able to use that stuff to reflect the crazy adventure that we’re presenting visually was another one of my dreams that came true.”

Thor: Love and Thunder premieres in theaters Friday, July 8. It’s produced by Marvel Studios, which is owned by Disney, the parent company of ABC News.

Paul Simon, wife Edie Brickell sell Connecticut estate for millions less than they paid for it

July 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Three years after they first listed it, Paul Simon and wife Edie Brickell have finally sold their mansion in New Canaan, Connecticut. But the musical couple have taken a big loss on the property.

The real estate website Dirt reports that the 32-acre residence sold for $10.8 million, $5.7 million less than they paid for it about 20 years ago.

According to Dirt, Simon and Brickell initially asked for $13.9 million for the estate when they put it up for sale in 2019, but slashed the price to $11.9 million in 2020.

The 1938 mansion has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and three powder rooms, a paneled library, a large living room, a tiled sun room and a three-car garage. The three-story home sits on grounds that include “sweeping meadows,” “formal walled gardens,” a swimming pool and a private pond.

There’s also a 2,400-square-foot cottage on the property that Paul and Edie used as a recording studio.

According to Dirt, Simon and his wife still have three at least other residences, among them a duplex in New York City, a 30-acre oceanfront home in New York’s ritzy Hamptons and a 10-acre estate in Allen, Texas, outside of Dallas.

The couple celebrated their 30th anniversary last month.

‘Dirty Dancing’ to celebrate 35th anniversary with new collectible soundtrack releases

July 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

It’s hard to believe Dirty Dancing came out almost 35 years ago. To celebrate its milestone anniversary, fans of the romantic film will soon be able to get their hands on commemorative editions of its best-selling soundtrack.

The iconic album will be reissued next month as a collectible color cassette edition, while a two-LP colored-vinyl set will follow.

The cassette version will come with a new cover and will feature that original album’s 12-song track list.

If you need a refresher, the Dirty Dancing soundtrack was stuffed with hit songs, including the chart-topping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, as well star Patrick Swayze‘s “She’s Like the Wind” and Eric Carmen‘s “Hungry Eyes,” which peaked at #3 and #4, respectively, on the Billboard Hot 100.

The album also featured such classic vintage tunes as The Ronettes‘ “Be My Baby,” Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs‘ “Stay,” Mickey & Sylvia‘s “Love Is Strange” and The Five Satins‘ “(I’ll Remember) In the Still of the Night.”

The cassette will be released on August 19 and can be preordered on Amazon.

As for the vinyl collection, it will include the original soundtrack and its 1988 sequel, More Dirty Dancing. The two-LP set will be available to preorder on MondoShop.com starting August 24.

The Dirty Dancing soundtrack topped the Billboard 200 for 18 nonconsecutive weeks, spanning from November 1987 to May 1988. It was recently certified 14-times Platinum by the RIAA — meaning it’s sold over 14 million copies in the U.S. alone. On a global scale, over 32 million copies have flown off the shelves since its July 1987 release, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Here’s the full Dirty Dancing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track list:

Side A
“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” — Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes
“Be My Baby” — The Ronettes
“She’s Like the Wind” — Patrick Swayze
“Hungry Eyes” — Eric Carmen
“Stay” — Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
“Yes” — Merry Clayton

Side B
“You Don’t Own Me” — The Blow Monkeys
“Hey! Baby” — Bruce Channel
“Overload” — Alfie Zappacosta
“Love Is Strange” — Mickey & Sylvia
“Where Are You Tonight?” — Tom Johnston
“(I’ll Remember) In the Still of the Night” — The Five Satins

Music notes: Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, Nick Jonas, Dua Lipa and more

July 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Documentaries about Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are vying for the best broadcast network or cable docuseries at the upcoming Hollywood Critic Association’s TV Awards, reports Billboard. The New York Times Presents: Controlling Britney Spears and Lifetime’s Janet Jackson have both been nominated. We’ll find out who wins on August 13.

Nick Jonas said of his newborn daughter, Malti, “It is certainly life changing!” He told Entertainment Tonight his little girl “is amazing” and brings him “a lot of joy.” He notes of her health, “All is good.”

Dua Lipa might have gone too far with her “wedding season” look, and her fans are kindly asking her to put her lace and sequin dress back into the closet. She debuted the dress on Wednesday, but fans aren’t loving it. One commenter said of the Grammy winner’s unique dress, “That’s cringe and low self-esteem.”

Ariana Grande has been turned into a cartoon character: Her life story is featured in the latest issue of the Fame comic book series from Tidal Wave Comics. She’s not the only celebrity who’s gotten the Fame treatment. Past editions were made for Lil Nas X, Selena Gomez, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and more.

Speaking of Lady Gaga, she shouted out Harry Styles by soundtracking her latest TikTok to his song “Music for a Sushi Restaurant.” Gaga shared a video of her at-home and going-out looks, joking in the caption, “Choose your player.” Instead, fans are demanding she jumps into the studio with Harry for a collab.

Charlie Puth announced when we’ll be able to hear his new album Charlie — spoiler: it’s October 7 — but he also revealed what the actual CD will look like. It’s black with white lettering to match the album cover. Charlie revealed on TikTok that his followers “are the reason why this album exists.”

High-def disc featuring new version of Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” auctioned for nearly $1.8 million

July 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

High-def disc featuring new version of Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” auctioned for nearly .8 million

A high-def analog audio disc featuring a new version of Bob Dylan‘s classic folk song “Blowin’ in the Wind,” which Dylan recorded last year, sold Thursday at a Christie’s auction in London for about 1.5 million pounds, or almost $1.8 million.

Dylan recorded his new version of the famous tune with acclaimed producer T Bone Burnett using Burnett’s new ultra-high-definition Ionic Original audio format.

The one-of-a-kind acetate disc, which had been estimated to sell for between $752,000 and $1.2 million, was auctioned as part of Christie’s “Exceptional Sale” event. The sale took place two days before the 60th anniversary of the recording of the original “Blowin’ in the Wind.”

The 10-inch aluminum disc, which resembles and can be played like a vinyl LP, comes packaged in a specially created wooden cabinet and boasts the etched signatures of Dylan, Burnett and mastering engineer Jeff Powell.

The new track was recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville, with Dylan accompanied by Burnett on electric guitar, Greg Leisz on mandolin, Stuart Duncan on violin, and both Dennis Crouch and Don Was on bass.

In a statement posted by Variety following the auction, Burnett says, “With Bob Dylan’s new version of ‘Blowin’ in the Wind,’ our first Ionic Original archival analogue disc, we have entered and aim to help develop a music space in the fine arts market. I trust and hope it will mean as much to whomever acquired it today…as it does to all of us who made it, and that they will consider it and care for it as a painting or any other singular work of art.”

The Ionic Original technology was developed by Burnett’s recently launched company NeoFidelity Inc.

Gunna denied bail again in RICO case, will remain in jail

July 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

An Atlanta Judge did not grant bond for rapper Gunna on Thursday, marking the second time the rapper’s request for release has been denied, according to ABC affiliate WSB. The decision came down during a virtual court appearance in relation to the sweeping gang indictment that named more than 25 people, including fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug.

On May 23, Gunna, born Sergio Kitchens, was denied bond after prosecutor Don Geary argued that Gunna is one of the main people in the alleged Young Slime Life gang, also the name of the Young Thug-founded record label. The judge denied bond and sided with the prosecution, expressing concern over the safety of witnesses.

Last month, Gunna posted an open letter from behind bars proclaiming his innocence.

“2022 has been one of the best years of my life, despite this difficult situation,” the note starts.

“For now, I don’t have my freedom. But I am innocent. I am being falsely accused and will never stop fighting to clear my name!”

Gunna also seemingly called out the way his music is being used against him in the case, writing, “As a Black Man in America, it seems as though my art is only acceptable when I’m a source of entertainment for the masses. My art is not allowed to stand alone as entertainment, I’m not allowed that freedom as a Black Man in America.”

Gunna has a scheduled trial date for January 9, 2023, and will remain behind bars until then.

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