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Billy Joel postponing his January Madison Square Garden show to August

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

While Billy Joel went ahead with his December 20 show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, he’s not taking any chances in 2022.

The Piano Man has announced that his show scheduled for January in the legendary venue — part of his ongoing residency there — has been postponed. The January 14 show, which itself had been rescheduled from a May 2, 2020 date, has now been pushed to August 24, 2022.

“Nothing is more important to me than the safety and well-being of my band, crew, and the fans; so due to unfortunate COVID-related circumstances, we made the decision to reschedule the January 14th concert at MSG,” Billy said in a statement.

Tickets for the January show will be valid for the new show and won’t need to be exchanged. Fans who can’t make the rescheduled show can request a refund in the next 30 days. More details are available at BillyJoel.com.

Billy currently has numerous shows scheduled for 2022, including January 28 in Hollywood, FL, February 12 at Madison Square Garden, and February 26 in Las Vegas.

Drummer Bill Kreutzmann sitting out Dead & Company’s Playing in the Sand festival due to health issues

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The 2022 edition of Grateful Dead spinoff group Dead & Company‘s Playing in the Sand concert-and-vacation extravaganza gets underway this Friday in Riviera Cancun, Mexico, but one of the band’s core members won’t be taking part in this year’s event.

Founding Grateful Dead and Dead & Company drummer Bill Kreutzmann has announced that he’ll be missing the event because of health issues.

“Playing in the Sand has become my favorite tour stop in recent years and there’s so much about it that’s just so great,” the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer says in a Facebook message. “And thus, it is with a heavy and still recovering heart that I have to relay a note that I received from my doctor this morning, ordering me to sit this one out.”

He continues, “As many of you know, I had some health issues this past fall. After a lifetime of playing special beats, it’s almost no wonder that my heart came up with its own idea of rhythm. All jokes aside, my doctor has ordered me to take it easy (and stay safe) through the end of January so that I can continue to drum and play for you for many tours to come.”

Kreutzmann, 75, adds, “I wish my brothers in the band the best these next two weeks and I look forward to meeting back up with them — and with you — before you know it.”

The 2022 Playing in the Sand is scheduled for January 7-10 and January 13-16, with multiple performances taking place at the Moon Palace Cancún resort. A variety of COVID-19 protocols are being enforced to help ensure the safety and health of attendees, and organizers also are honoring refund requests.

Dead & Company haven’t yet confirmed any other 2022 performances.

Chris Brown drops trailer for new single “Iffy”

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Chris Brown is in the middle of a multi-million dollar heist in the trailer for his upcoming single, “Iffy.”

As we witness gun fire and a high speed car chase, a narrator says, “They want five million. I want my money. They owe me money.” Chris posted the video tease on Instagram, along with the comment, “BREEZY SEASON COMING! 2022 NEW ERA UNLOCKED.”

The full song and video will drop on Friday, January 14. “Iffy” will be the first single from the Grammy winner’s 10th studio album, Breezy, to be released later this year. It will be the follow-up to his chart-topping 2019 album Indigo, which included the eight-times-platinum hit “No Guidance” featuring Drake.

This week’s, Aaliyah‘s uncle, Barry Hankerson, revealed that Chris will be featured on Aaliyah’s new posthumous album, Unstoppable, which is dropping later this month. The album will also include collabos with Drake, The Weeknd, Snoop Dogg, Future and Ne-Yo.

Brown’s 2014 album X included the song “Don’t Think They Know,” which featured Aaliyah.

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Lollapalooza co-founder Ted Gardner has died

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Music-industry veteran and Lollapalooza co-founder Ted Gardner has died.

The news was first announced by Anton Newcombe of the band The Brian Jonestown Massacre, who Gardner had managed. According to Billboard, Gardner was 74.

“I’m sad to report Ted Gardner, our manager passed away today surrounded by his loving family,” Newcombe tweeted on December 28. “We will miss a great manager, mentor & friend. Our condolences to all his family & friends.”

Gardner was the manager of Jane’s Addiction when he and Perry Farrell co-founded Lollapalooza in 1991. He also managed bands including Tool and The Verve.

I’m sad to report Ted Gardner, Our manager
passed away today surrounded by his loving family. we will miss a great manager, mentor & friend
Our condolences to all his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/T9XzL4yyVa

— anton newcombe (@antonnewcombe) December 28, 2021

Britney Spears reveals she enjoyed her first glass of red wine in 13 years

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Britney Spears is letting her fans know she is 100 percent indulging in life since being released from her longstanding conservatorship. In a new Instagram post, she revealed she poured herself her first glass of red wine since 2008, when the conservatorship was enacted.

Britney started her update by speaking about why she is sharing videos of her dancing to music by Madonna, with whom she collaborated on her 2003 track “Me Against the Music,” saying it makes her want to treat herself.

“I’m sure it looks weird me dancing to @madonna so much … I see it … it’s like I’m not trying as much like I’m INDULGING,” Britney remarked, adding a crying-laughing emoji. “Well that’s exactly what her music does to me.”

Britney then revealed, “I had my first glass of red wine last weekend !!! I’ve waited 13 years … that’s long enough !!” She also joked she is simply living by the example her family supposedly taught her, which is, “be selfish and love thyself.”

“In a world where we all have the right to speak … drive … buy alcohol … party … have cash … I apologize for INDULGING in front of the masses … and dancing a touch slower !!!” Britney added.

She also had a few words for those leaving negative comments on her posts, reminding people that “Nobody’s perfect,” and adding, “People are absolutely hateful.”

Britney’s 13-year conservatorship was terminated in November.

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Soulja Boy segues from music: “I’m an actor now”

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After more than 14 years as a recording artist, Soulja Boy says he’s switching lanes in 2022.

The “Crank That” rapper announced on Instagram Live that now he’s focusing on television and film.

“2022, my new TV show coming out January 21 [with] Revolt TV, shout-out to P. Diddy,” the 31-year-old MC said. “Being Draco…we going into the year with all positive energy, you know what I’m saying? I ain’t got no beef with nobody. I ain’t got no smoke, no problems, no nothin’. All I’m doing is TV show and movies, I’m a actor now.”

Soulja Boy says he’s not feuding in 2022 after past beefs with Kanye West, Chris Brown, Bow Wow, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Ice-T, and the late Young Dolph.

In November, Soulja was removed from the last two shows on The Millennium Tour because of his feud with Dolph. Promoter G-Squared Events made the decision because of the possibility of a retaliation against him.

As previously reported, Soulja was ready to get violent in August when Kanye scrapped the verse he recorded for the song “Remote Control,” on the Donda album.

“I wanna fight. Do u know how to fight? @kanyewest,” he wrote as part of a long Twitter post. The Atlanta MC also had a warning for West: “I might diss u everyday for the rest of my life how I’m feeling.”

In November, Yeezy apologized on Instagram. “Love you bro. I should have told you I wasn’t gonna use the verse,” Ye admitted. Soulja responded, “Love you too bro. That’s all I wanted.”

Soulja Boy isn’t completely retiring from music, as he plans to drop new music titled “Heart Break Soulja” on Valentine’s Day.

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Adele joins exclusive chart club, thanks to ’30”s six-week stint at number one

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Adele‘s new album 30 is enjoying a sixth week at number one on the Billboard Top 200 album chart, which has now allowed her to join an exclusive club.

Adele has now spent 40 weeks at number one on the Top 200 over her career, counting 30‘s six weeks on top, plus 25, which spent 10 weeks at number one, and 21, which was number one for a record 24 weeks.

That makes Adele only the eighth artist in Billboard history to top the album chart for that many weeks, and she’s in very good company: The others are The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and legendary folk act The Kingston Trio.

Of those seven, The Beatles are tops, having spent 132 weeks at number one, followed by Elvis with 67, Taylor with 55 and Garth with 52. Michael had 51, while Whitney and The Kingston Trio are tied with 46 each.

Meanwhile, on the Hot 100, Adele’s “Easy on Me,” which spent seven weeks at number one last year, now sits at number two. Her new single, “Oh My God,” is now at number 40 after debuting at number five in December.

Luke Combs gave Ashley McBryde a custom bar cart as an end-of-tour gift, and her reaction was priceless

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Kindred musical spirits and frequent tour mates Luke Combs and Ashley McBryde wrapped up the What You See Is What You Get tour together in 2021, and as a “thank you” to his opening act, Luke gave Ashley something special.

“Luke Combs built and gifted me a bar cart, and here is my reaction to seeing it,” Ashley wrote on TikTok, along with expletive-ridden video footage of her response the first time she saw her present.

“Oh s***. Oh s***!” the “Girl Going Nowhere” star exclaimed as she walked into the room and saw the cart and Luke standing beside it. As the reality set in, Ashley dissolved into laughter before going up to give her tour boss a hug.

Luke then gave her a tour of the cart, which features a lighted sign of her name and logo. Of course, the country superstar thought of everything, and set the bar cart up with all the fixings: It’s got cutting boards, a remote to control the light and a fridge stocked with what appears to be Truly Hard Seltzer.

“You’re the best,” Ashley replies at the end of the video, as Luke counters, “No, you’re the best.”

For his part, Luke recently reflected on the massive tour, which took two years plus and plenty of ups and downs to complete. He ended by saying that he was putting the “finishing touches” on his third studio album.

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@lukecombs gave me an end of tour gift. And my reaction was fully on brand. Thank you Luke!! ##bar ##crafty ##ohshit ##LukeCombs ##AshleyMcBryde

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Kodak Black challenges Jay-Z to Verzuz battle; offers 15% of his catalog if he loses

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After Jay-Z boasted two weeks ago, “No one can stand on that stage with me” in a Verzuz battle, the hip hop world has been debating who would be a fitting rival for Hova. Now Kodak Black has stepped up with a challenge, and a bet.

“I’ll do a [Verzuz] wit Jay Z,” the “Zeze” rapper tweeted with a smiling devil emoji. “‘IF’ he win he get 15% of my catalog I win he make me Vice President of roc nation.”

Lil Wayne, Eminem, Busta Rhymes and Kanye West are among the names that have been mentioned to battle the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.

But even as Black hopes to get a shot at Jay-Z, he’s once again facing more legal problems. As previously reported, on New Year’s Day, he was arrested for allegedly trespassing in his South Florida hometown of Pompano Beach.

The Florida MC was released from prison in January 2021 after being pardoned by Donald Trump. He was arrested in April 2019 for weapons and drug possession and was serving a 46-month sentence in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges he falsified information while attempting to purchase guns in Miami. Black recently completed a court ordered 90-day drug rehabilitation program and was granted special permission by a judge to perform at the Rolling Loud New York Festival in October 2021.

Then in April, Black avoided going back to prison after he agreed to a plea deal for a sexual assault charge in South Carolina in 2016. He received 18 months probation and is required to attend counseling sessions.

I’ll do a versus wit Jay Z 😈 “IF” he win he get 15 % of my catalog ! I win he make me Vice President of roc nation 🤷‍♂️

— Kodak Black (@KodakBlack1k) January 4, 2022

Watch new trailer for upcoming ’Pam & Tommy’ series

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Hulu has released a second trailer for the upcoming Pam & Tommy limited series about Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee‘s infamous sex tape.

While the first teaser focused mostly on the two men who stole and then sold the tape, played by Seth Rogen and Nick Offerman, the new clip gives us more of a preview of Lily James and Sebastian Stan‘s respective performances as the Baywatch superstar and the Mötley Crüe drummer.

“You don’t seem to understand what a big deal this is,” James’ Anderson tells Stan’s Lee, who replies, “I’m on that tape just the same as you.” When Anderson says that the tape is “worse” for her, Lee shoots back, “How is this worse for you?”

Pam & Tommy is set to premiere February 2 with three episodes. Subsequent episodes will air weekly.

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