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Stamp Me Up: Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary commemorated with new collection of UK stamps

January 11, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Royal Mail, the U.K.’s postal agency, is paying tribute to The Rolling Stones with a series of postage stamps and other collectible items to mark the band’s 60th anniversary this year.

Twelve different stamps honoring the British rock legends are being issued, and will be released on January 20.

A main set will feature eight stamps celebrating Rolling Stones live performances, and featuring photos of the band in concert on various tours in different cities.

These stamps boast images from The Stones’ famous concert in London’s Hyde Park in July 1969; in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in August 2019; in Rotterdam, Netherlands in August 1995; in Tokyo in March 1995; in New York City in July 1972; in Oslo, Norway, in May 2014; in Knebworth, U.K., in August 1976; and in Düsseldorf, Germany, in October 2017.

A separate miniature sheet will feature four other stamps, two of which boast photos of the band’s core four members — including late drummer Charlie Watts — while the other two feature images of posters from select Stones tours.

The stamps will be sold in a variety of configurations and sets, some of which are available with collectible ingots or medals commemorating select tours or eras in the band’s history.

All of the various Stones stamp sets and collectibles can be pre-ordered now at RoyalMail.com.

“Few bands in the history of rock have managed to carve out a career as rich and expansive as that of the Rolling Stones,” says Royal Mail official David Gold. “They have created some of modern music’s most iconic and inspirational albums, with ground-breaking live performances to match.”

The Rolling Stones become the fourth rock band to be honored with a series of postage stamps by Royal Mail, following The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Queen.

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‘House of Gucci’ digital and disc release to showcase never-before-seen extras about Lady Gaga

January 11, 2022 by WDNY Radio

House of Gucci will be available to own next month and will include extra goodies sure to delight fans. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment teased in a press release that all digital, DVD and Blu-Ray copies of the film will come with exclusive bonus features.

Those enchanted by Lady Gaga‘s chilling performance of Patrizia Reggiani, the woman who was famously convicted of arranging the murder of her ex-husband, Italian fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, will not want to miss this opportunity. An added chapter called “The Lady of the House” will break down Gaga’s interpretation of Patrizia, as well as “her powerhouse charisma and unwavering dedication breathe life into this complex character.”

The feature comes as the “Rain on Me” singer is generating serious Oscar buzz over her House of Gucci performance. Should she score a nomination for Best Actress, it will become Gaga’s second nod, following her A Star Is Born performance in 2018.

Other House of Gucci bonus features will explore director Ridley Scott‘s vision of the events leading up to and after Maurizio Gucci’s murder, as well as take a “deep dive into the visual delights of the film, from aesthetics to attitude.”

House of Gucci can be yours to own on digital come February 1 and will be released on DVD, on demand and Blu-ray on February 22.

The Weeknd has the worst night out ever in new video for “Gasoline”

January 11, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Weeknd has dropped yet another disturbing video as part of his new Dawn FM project.

In the clip, for the song “Gasoline,” the old version of The Weeknd that you see on the album cover — let’s call him Old Man Weeknd — crashes his car into a signpost and staggers out of his car. He enters a nightclub, where he seems to change back into his younger self.

As Weeknd dances to the retro-’80s tune among a bunch of writhing bodies, he experiences both joy and horror, as his fellow club-goers seem to transform into zombie-type monsters and then back. Then, Old Man Weeknd appears in the club and faces his younger self.

An enraged Weeknd then proceeds to give his older self a major beatdown, punching and kicking him, leaving him bruised and bleeding in a puddle on the floor of the club — a puddle that also appears to be some kind of portal to another world.

On Twitter Monday, The Weeknd said that with Dawn FM, fans were “experiencing a new trilogy” — leading some to suspect that a third album might follow sooner than we think.

Janet Jackson covers ‘Allure,’ talks about Super Bowl incident: “It’s important that conversation has been had”

January 11, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In the past, Janet Jackson has pledged never to discuss the infamous incident at the 2004 Super Bowl when Justin Timberlake exposed her breast. But in her upcoming Lifetime documentary, she does, and in a new cover story in Allure — on newsstands January 18 — she also addresses it…somewhat.

While discussing how she went from being being completely covered up in her Control and Rhythm Nation eras to being comfortable with nudity in her janet. era, Janet notes, “It took a lot of work, a lot of work. It was something very tough, very difficult. But I’m glad I walked through [that door]. I’m really glad I got in. It was a way of accepting and loving, accepting yourself and your body.”

But when her body was put on display against her will at the Super Bowl, she was the one who suffered the career hit, while Timberlake emerged unscathed. Now, the entire incident has been reconsidered as an example of systemic racism and white male privilege; Timberlake apologized to Janet last year

“Whether I want to be part of that conversation or not, I am part of that conversation,” Janet tells Allure. However, she notes. “I think it’s important. Not just for me, but for women. So I think it’s important that conversation has been had. You know what I mean? And things have changed obviously since then for the better.”

As for how she got through that difficult time, Janet says, “What’s really important is going back to having that foundation. Not just family, but God. That’s what really pulled me through. It’s tough for me to talk about that time.”

Janet also notes, “I’m very fortunate to have a very loyal and loving fan base. And I think they will always accept me for who I am.”

Alesso and Katy Perry release the futuristic visuals for “When I’m Gone”

January 11, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The visuals for Alesso and Katy Perry‘s electro-pop track “When I’m Gone” have arrived.

The music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, debuted Monday during halftime of the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship with Georgia vs. Alabama, marking the first time that ESPN has premiered a music video across its networks.

The music video is set in a futuristic land and begins with Katy making a call at a pay phone.

“You know, I just think it’s time to give them everything they want,” the singer declares before walking off with a robot pet at her heels.

Katy then makes her way across an industrial plant, where a group of dancers join her in an electric performance. In other scenes she’s joined by Alesso in the control room as the song amps up and electrifies.

The “When I’m Gone” visuals come almost two weeks after first time collaborators Katy and Alesso dropped the song in late December.

“I’m so thrilled that ‘When I’m Gone’ is finally out. We’ve been waiting the whole year to share it with all of you,” Alesso said in a press release. “I’m honored to collaborate with Katy on such an amazing dance record, and with ESPN to become the first artists to premiere our music video at halftime of the College Football Playoff National Championship. I loved working with her and think this song and video came out super special.”

“When I’m Gone” is available to stream now on YouTube.

Late E Street Band sax legend Clarence Clemons would’ve celebrated 80th birthday today

January 11, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The late Clarence Clemons, founding sax player for Bruce Springsteen‘s E Street Band, was born 80 years ago today.

Known as “The Big Man,” Clemons joined Springsteen’s group in 1972, and his saxophone became an integral part of The Boss’ music for most of Bruce’s career, while the onstage camaraderie between the two men was a key element to the E Street Band’s marathon live shows.

It is Clemons who appears with Springsteen on the cover of Bruce’s seminal 1975 album Born to Run — one of rock’s most iconic images. Clemons’ solo on that album’s closing track “Jungleland” is generally considered one of his finest recorded moments.

Other classic Springsteen tunes that showcase Clarence’s sax prowess include “Rosalita (Come Out Tonight),” “Born to Run,” “Thunder Road,” “Badlands,” “The Promised Land” and “I’m Goin’ Down.”

In all, Clemons contributed to more than a dozen of Bruce’s studio albums.

In addition to his work with Springsteen, Clarence released several albums as a solo artists and with the backing bands The Red Bank Rockers and Temple of Soul.

In 1985, Clemons scored a top-20 solo hit with the single “You’re a Friend of Mine,” which featured him duetting with Jackson Browne and included backing vocals by Browne’s then-girlfriend, actress Daryl Hannah.

Clemons also played and recorded with many other well-known artists, including Aretha Franklin, Roy Orbison, Ringo Starr and The Grateful Dead.

In one of his final collaborations, Clarence played on two tracks from Lady Gaga‘s chart-topping 2011 album Born This Way, including the top-10 hit “The Edge of Glory.”

Clemons died in June 2011 from complications of a stroke. He was 69.

The Big Man was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band in 2014.

Eddie Vedder reveals ‘Earthling’ track list; new song “Brother the Cloud” dropping Friday

January 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has revealed the track list for his upcoming solo album, Earthling.

The record features 13 songs, including the previously released tunes “Long Way” and “The Haves.” A third cut, titled “Brother the Cloud,” will premiere this Friday, January 14.

Earthling, Vedder’s first solo effort since 2011’s Ukulele Songs, will arrive February 11. It was produced by Ozzy Osbourne‘s Ordinary Man collaborator Andrew Watt.

Next month, Vedder launches a U.S. tour with his solo band The Earthlings, which includes Watt, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, ex-RHCP guitarist and Pearl Jam touring member Josh Klinghoffer, Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney, and singer-songwriter Glen Hansard. The outing kicks off February 3 in New York City.

Here’s the Earthling track list:

“Invincible”
“Long Way”
“Power of Right”
“Brother the Cloud”
“Fallout Today”
“The Dark”
“The Haves”
“Good and Evil”
“Rose of Jericho”
“Try”
“Picture”
“Mrs. Mills”
“On My Way”

Announcing the official tracklist for Eddie Vedder’s upcoming album, Earthling. The next single, “Brother the Cloud,” will be released on Friday, January 14th along with a digital pre-order for the album. Earthling will be released on Friday, February 11th. pic.twitter.com/EF6oQS6dEj

— Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) January 10, 2022

Elton John hits the ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 top 10 for the first time since 1998

January 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In his native U.K., Elton John scored three number-one hits in 2021. He wasn’t as lucky in the U.S., but he’s kicking off 2022 with his first stateside top 10 in 24 years.

After its release in August of 2021, Elton’s duet with Dua Lipa, “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” has jumped from number 20 to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. The last time Elton was in the top 10 on this chart was back in 1998, with “Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997.”

“Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)” features snippets of four Elton songs — “Sacrifice,” “Rocket Man,” “Kiss the Bride” and “Where’s the Shoorah?” — all mixed together by the Australian dance music act Pnau. It appears on his album The Lockdown Sessions.

Scorpions to release title track from forthcoming album, ‘Rock Believer,’ as a single this week

January 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Scorpions will release the the title track of their upcoming studio album, Rock Believer, as an advance single this Thursday, January 13, at 10 a.m. ET.

The veteran German hard rockers have debuted a snippet of the song at their TikTok and Facebook pages. In addition, if you pre-save the single, you can unlock a clip from the upcoming “Rock Believer” music video, which will premiere Tuesday, January 18, on YouTube.

The Scorpions also will be hosting a special after-party and Q&A event following the video’s premiere that will accessible to subscribers to the YouTube Premium service. You can submit questions for the band members now in the comments section of this Facebook post.

The “Rock Believer” single’s cover art was designed by longtime Beatles associate Klaus Voormann, who famously created the cover of the Fab Four’s classic 1966 album, Revolver, as well as playing bass on solo recordings by John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

You can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Rock Believer album by watching a multiple part docuseries that’s being posted at the band’s YouTube channel.

Rock Believer will be released on February 25, and can be pre-ordered now.

Selena Gomez reveals the meaning of giant new rose tattoo

January 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Not long ago, Selena Gomez revealed that she’d gotten a huge new tattoo on her back that depicts a rose — and that her friend Cara Delevigne had gotten the same tattoo on her side. Now we know why.

Appearing on Live with Kelly & Ryan on Monday, Selena explained that Cara, who she describes as “one of my best friends” and who she says she’s known since she was 16, calls her by the nickname “Rosebud.” “I’ve always wanted a rose, and now I got one and I love it,” Selena laughed.

But it turns out that Cara, who’ll be appearing in the second season of Selena’s show Only Murders in the Building, isn’t the only one with whom Selena is tattoo-twinning.

“I have, actually, multiple tattoos with people who have honestly left a significant mark on my life,” she revealed. “I have one with Julia Michaels” — who co-wrote many of Selena’s hits — “my mom and my best friends.”

And in a case of art imitating life, in Only Murders in the Building, Selena’s character, Mabel, and her friends all happen to have the same tattoo.

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