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New David Bowie-themed film ‘Moonage Daydream,’ sanctioned by Bowie’s estate, to be released soon

April 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new film titled Moonage Daydream billed as “a definitive…portrait” of the late David Bowie will be released soon, BMG has announced.

The movie, which has been in the works for five years and was written and directed by Brett Morgen, is the first film to be officially sanctioned by Bowie’s estate.

In a press statement, Moonage Daydream is described as “a sublime kaleidoscopic experiential cinematic odyssey that explores Bowie’s creative, spiritual, and philosophical journey.” The movie includes previously unseen footage and performances, and will feature Bowie’s own narration. The film includes 47 musical tracks, mixed from the original recordings. David’s longtime friend and collaborator Tony Visconti is serving as the project’s musical producer.

BMG executive-produced and financed Moonage Daydream with Live Nation Productions. The Neon production company is handling distribution in the U.S. The film will be shown in theaters, including select IMAX cinemas. Cable and streaming rights have been licensed to HBO and HBO Max, where, according to Billboard, the film will get its TV premiere in spring 2023.

Moonage Daydream is the first movie of a multiple-film agreement Morgen has struck with BMG for IMAX productions. Brett’s previous credits include the 2012 Rolling Stones documentary Crossfire Hurricane and 2015’s Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck.

“This has been a five year labour of love to honour one of the greatest song catalogues in music history,” says BMG executive Fred Casimir. “BMG is proud to build on our long-term relationship with the David Bowie estate working hand-in-hand with our partners Live Nation Productions to bring Brett Morgen’s vision to the big screen.”

BMG holds a 25% stake in Bowie’s song catalog dating from 1970 to 1977, including such classics as “Changes,” “Starman,” “Ziggy Stardust,” “Life on Mars,” “Rebel Rebel” and “Fame.”

Camila Cabello to be honored at ‘Variety’ Power of Women Event

April 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Camila Cabello‘s year continues to get even better. Shortly after releasing her new album, Familia, Camila will be honored with a major award that celebrates women.

Variety announced the “Bam Bam” singer, among others, will be honored at their upcoming Power of Women event, which hails the strongest female voices in media and entertainment. Camila was selected for several reasons, one being her Healing Justice Project that she launched in January 2021. The outreach effort aims to provide activists with mental health support.

In addition, Camila was celebrated for her three Grammy nods, her RIAA Platinum-certified music, and her domination of the music charts, as well as for newly released third studio album.

The “Havana” singer is in great company: she’s being honored in a class that also includes Drew Barrymore, Queen Latifah, Amanda Seyfried, Venus Williams and Kim Cattrall.

Camila and the other five honorees will be the face of Variety’s Power of Women issue, which hits shelves on May 4. She is also invited to attend an in-person event on May 5 to be honored.

Arcade Fire headlining 2022 Osheagea in place of Foo Fighters; dedicating performance to Taylor Hawkins

April 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Arcade Fire will be headlining Montreal’s 2022 Osheaga festival in place of Foo Fighters, who dropped off the bill following the unexpected death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last month.

“When the Foo Fighters unfortunately had to cancel, it was extremely important to us that we book a band that means something special to our local music fans as well as an artist that would appeal to a huge fan base internationally,” says Osheaga founder Nick Farkas. “We are thrilled that our local hometown heroes Arcade Fire were able to step in and fill the void.”

In an Instagram video, frontman Win Bulter revealed that he and his band mates will be dedicating their performance to Hawkins.

“I considered Taylor from the Foo Fighters a friend,” Butler says. “He was always so sweet and so musical.”

Osheaga 2022 takes place July 29-31. The bill also includes Machine Gun Kelly, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Glass Animals, Bleachers and Mitski, among others.

For the full lineup and ticket info, visit Osheaga.com.

Hawkins died March 25 at age 50. A few days later, Foo Fighters announced that they’d be canceling all of their upcoming tour dates.

As previously supported, Nine Inch Nails is replacing Foo Fighters on the Boston Calling and Welcome to Rockville festival, while Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline the New Orleans Jazz Fest in their stead.

Poison’s Bret Michaels supporting legislation calling for more affordable insulin for diabetics

April 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Poison frontman Bret Michaels, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, is voicing his support for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, legislation that would put a $35 cap on insulin prices for people with private healthcare plans and Medicare Part D plans.

The Affordable Insulin Now Act was passed by the House of Representatives on March 31, and the legislation is in front of the Senate.

Michaels is encouraging his fans and friends to urge government officials to vote in favor of the act.

“All diabetics deserve a fighting chance to afford insulin,” says Michaels in a statement. “With rising costs for insulin in America skyrocketing, it puts treatments out of reach for many. And, it forces them to make a difficult decision when finances become tighter to decide if they can either ration medication doses or go without it. No one with diabetes should ever go without the opportunity for treatment.”

The 59-year-old rocker has long been involved in raising awareness about the challenges faced by people with diabetes, and the issue is a main focus of his Life Rocks charitable foundation.

“Putting the needs of diabetic children and adults has always been at the forefront of the Life Rocks Foundation,” Bret notes, “and I offer my full support for this bill which will bring costs down for those in need.”

Michaels currently is touring the U.S. on his Nothing but a Good Vibe trek, and in June he and Poison will hit the road on The Stadium Tour, the massive stateside outing that also will feature Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.

While on tour, Bret meets with other diabetics at every stop to share their experiences, lend support and advocate for helping those with the chronic condition.

Motionless in White premieres new song, “Masterpiece”

April 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Motionless in White has premiered a new song called “Masterpiece,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Scoring the End of the World.

“‘Masterpiece’ is a song which I feel embodies the raw and brutally honest nature of what makes Motionless In White,” says frontman Chris “Motionless” Cerulli. “It took me many years to fully recognize that these are the types of songs that truly are the lifeblood of the relationship between the band and our fans.”

“There is something really powerful and magical in being able to write a song that not only expresses your own deepest emotions and feelings, but to write something that may express the feelings of those who find it hard to articulate their own at times,” he continues. “It is on another level of special.”

“Masterpiece” is available now via digital outlets. You can watch its accompanying video streaming now on YouTube.

Scoring the End of the World, the follow-up to 2019’s Disguise, arrives June 10. It also includes the previously released song “Cyberhex.”

Motionless in White is currently on the road with Black Veil Brides and Ice Nine Kills on the Trinity of Terror tour. BVB is back on the bill after missing multiple shows due to frontman Andy Biersack testing positive for COVID-19.

Ariana Grande responds to Britney Spears’ sweet shout out: “You deserve every single ounce of love”

April 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ariana Grande didn’t waste any time telling Britney Spears exactly how she feels after the latter sweetly shouted her out on Instagram Wednesday.

Britney spoke out about becoming a “makeup junkie” and, after opening up about feeling anxious about welcoming her third child, wrote, “It’s going to be okay and now that @ArianaGrande sent me this unbelievable packaging with her new makeup line @REMbeauty … I believe my day is set !!!”

Britney said she “already put it on” and raved about Ariana’s “awesome” beauty line. “Thank you Ariana for this amazing gift,” she added. “I needed eyeshadow !!! How did you know ??? God bless.”

Soon after, Ariana rushed to the comment section and called Britney “queen !!!!!”

“You deserve every single ounce of love and joy that this life has to offer,” the Don’t Look Up actress continued. “Thank you & i’m so glad you’re enjoying your gifts.”

Ariana also took to her Instagram story to link Britney’s post, which she captioned, “Love you so much.”

In other Ari news, she shared a positive update about her Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund, a new initiative aimed at helping those who would be impacted by anti-LGBT legislation. As of Thursday morning, it has raised more than $762,000, which is more than halfway to its $1,500,000 goal.

Ariana previously announced, “I will be matching all funds raised up to $1,500,000” and explained funds will be divided equally between “organizations advocating for the rights of trans youth.”

Among the beneficiaries of the fund are Gendernexus, House of Tulip, Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, JASMYN, and organizations in states that have put forth anti-LGBT legislation.

Travis Barker unveils new tattoo paying tribute to Taylor Hawkins

April 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Travis Barker newest ink honors late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

In an Instagram post, the Blink-182 rocker unveiled a new tattoo of a hawk on his ankle. In the caption, he wrote, “HAWK forever.”

Along with photos of the fresh piece, Barker also shared a throwback picture of him and Hawkins together.

Hawkins passed away unexpectedly on March 25 in Bogotá, Colombia, ahead of a Foo Fighters show scheduled there for later that night. He was 50 years old.

Barker was among the many artists who paid tribute to Hawkins following the news, writing in part, “To say I’ll miss you my friend isn’t enough. Till the next time we talk drums and smoke in the boys room…Rest in Peace.”

In related news, Shinedown covered the Foo Fighters song “Wheels” in honor of Hawkins earlier this week during a show in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Fan-shot footage of the performance is streaming now on YouTube.

Mary J. Blige to be honored with the 2022 Billboard Icon Award

April 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Legendary R&B artist Mary J. Blige will receive the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, Billboard announced on Thursday. And as part of the recognition, the 10-time BBMA winner will perform in the show.

Blige is now added to a list of only 10 other artist to receive the prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding artists for their Billboard charts excellence and contributions to music. Past recipients include Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Prince and Stevie Wonder.

“My career has been such an incredible and unexpected journey that has included many turns into avenues I never could have imagined like acting, producing, launching businesses and now even my own music festival,” Blige said in the announcement. “Through it all, I always one way or another gravitated back to my first love, music. To be recognized in this way at this moment, with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards, is an incredible honor and one that I am truly humbled by.”

Some of Blige’s many BBMA accolades include taking home top trophies at the 2006 show, including Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Artist of the Year and R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the Year, for The Breakthrough, an award she previously won at the 1995 awards show, for My Life.

The 2022 Billboard Music Awards air live from Las Vegas on Sunday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

It’s a new ball game: Normani sings in new ad for Cracker Jack’s salute to female athletes

April 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Cracker Jack, the caramel-coated popcorn-and-peanut snack, is introducing the first female mascot in its 125-year history — with some help from Normani.

The brand is launching Cracker Jill, special packages with a female sailor on the front, to celebrate women in sports. A new ad starts with images of young girls watching women in various sports, along with the tagline, “Sometimes all it takes to believe you can do something, is to see someone who looks like you do it.”

We then see Normani step to the microphone to sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” but instead of singing, “buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack/I don’t care if I never get back,” she sings, “Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jill, no one can stop you if you have the will.”

She continues, “So let’s root, root, root for a girl’s dream, we’re adding our face to the game/And we’ll run, throw, never a doubt/It’s a new ball game.”

“As a young girl, I remember being inspired by athletes and artists who looked like me,” Normani says in a statement. “They made me believe that I could also achieve greatness as I watched them break barriers for women.”

She adds, “I’m proud to be part of a campaign entrenched in inclusivity and empowerment because it’s vital for young girls to see themselves represented and join in on the celebration of the achievements made by the women before them.”

Crack Jack is also donating $200,000 to the Women’s Sports Foundation. If you donate five dollars or more, you’ll get a free bag of Cracker Jill. While Cracker Jill is being launched to coincide with the 2022 baseball season, the new mascot will continue to be a part of the brand ethos.

Charlie Puth explains the huge “wake-up call” Elton John gave him

April 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

They say honesty is the best policy, and that’s just what Charlie Puth needed to take his music to the next level.

While appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday, the singer recalled receiving some harsh criticism from Elton John that made him reevaluate things.

“When you write a song, it’s important to tell the truth, and I wasn’t kinda doing that in 2019. And the person who kind of awoken my senses was none other than Elton John,” Charlie began.

After explaining that the two met at Craig’s restaurant in Los Angeles, he shared that the English singer told him, “You know, your music sucked in 2019. It wasn’t good.”

Instead of getting bent out of shape about the unexpected feedback, Charlie turned it into an opportunity to get better.

“It was like a gut punch, but I had been thinking that as well. It was kind of a wake-up call,” the “Light Switch” singer admitted. “I was in denial a little bit and then the whole world shut down and I was able to kinda sit with my new way of making music and just decided that I would never put out a song again if it weren’t the truth.”

Speaking of “Light Switch,” Charlie also performed the song on Ellen. His forthcoming self-titled album, Charlie, is due out this year.

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