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Music notes: DNCE, Camila Cabello, Maroon 5, Lady Gaga and more

April 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Want to join DNCE on a song? Joe Jonas has announced an “Open Verse Challenge,” asking fans to create their own remix to “Dancing Feet.” All you need to do is download the music clip Joe provided and come up with your own lyrics. Be sure to stitch them on TikTok to enter.

Camila Cabello‘s Familia album isn’t the only thing she’s dropping on Friday — she’s also releasing the single “Psychofreak” and its music video. She shared a snippet to Twitter and hinted it will have a spider theme. She later showed off the black leather outfits she and song collaborator WILLOW wear in the vid.

Maroon 5 sent another song into Spotify’s “Billions Club” — their 2012 hit “Payphone.” It’s their fifth song to amass over a billion streams on the service. “THANK YOU, so much, for continuing to enjoy,” the band tweeted. Interestingly, the song celebrates its 10th birthday on April 16.

On the topic of Maroon 5, their “Beautiful Mistakes” collaborator Megan Thee Stallion is going makeup free until Coachella kicks off on April 15. She even shared a makeup-free selfie, causing fans to ask in droves how she achieves such clear, smooth skin.

Lady Gaga has some new admirers — K Pop sensations BTS revealed to Entertainment Weekly it’s their dream to collaborate with her. The “Dynamite” singers also hope Olivia Rodrigo joins them in the studio, with whom they pretended to get flirty ahead of their Bond-themed Grammy Awards performance on Sunday.

Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish were nominated for the 26th Annual Webby Awards. Ariana was highlighted in fashion and beauty for her r.e.m. beauty while Billie was honored in media and entertainment for lending her music to Beat Saber on Oculus Quest 2. Voting’s now open and winners will be announced May 16.

Bob Dylan wins lawsuit over catalog-sale proceeds brought widow of one-time collaborator Jacques Levy

April 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Bob Dylan has won a lawsuit brought against him by the widow of Jacques Levy, who co-wrote seven songs on Dylan’s 1976 album Desire, seeking a portion of Bob’s lucrative catalog sale to Universal.

Billboard reports that a New York appeals court announced Tuesday that it had rejected a lawsuit Claudia Levy filed against Dylan, Universal Music Group and other parties last year alleging she was owed a $7.25 million stake in the $300 million catalog sale to Universal.

The court upheld a ruling by a trial judge in August 2021 that Jacques Levy had signed away his catalog rights to the songs long ago, noting that under a 1975 agreement, the compositions, “with all the copyrights, were to be Dylan’s ‘sole property.'”

The court added, “Nothing submitted by plaintiffs concerning music industry custom and practice supports a reading otherwise, or even suggests an ambiguity in the relevant contractual language.”

Among the songs Levy co-wrote with Dylan for Desire were the hit “Hurricane,” “Mozambique” and “Isis.”

Claudia Levy originally filed her lawsuit in January 2021, and after the trial judge rejected the case while characterizing Jacques’ 1975 deal with Dylan a work-for-hire-agreement. Claudia appealed the decision, claiming that her late husband was being written “out of Dylan’s history.”

This past January, Dylan described the attempted appeal of the lawsuit as an “opportunistic attempt” at an “unjustified windfall.”

According to Billboard, Levy can appeal the decision once more, in front of New York’s Court of Appeals, although the magazine notes that “such reversals are rare.”

Dylan attorney Orin Snyder tells Billboard, “Today’s decision puts the nail in the coffin of this opportunistic lawsuit. We are pleased the court has again rejected this sad attempt to profit off of Bob’s recent catalog sale.”

Madonna gets tattoo in honor of late mother: “I’m bleeding for her”

April 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Madonna only started getting tattoos in the last couple of years but now she has quite a few, including an “X” for her Madame X album, and the initials of her six children. Now, she’s gotten inked again…as a tribute to her late mother.

The Queen of Pop posted video of herself getting the French word “maman,” which means “mom,” on her wrist. As the tattoo artist works on the design, he wipes away blood. “I’m doing this for my mother,” Madonna explains. “‘Cause when you give birth, what do you do? You bleed. It’s all connected.”

Madonna’s mother, Madonna Louise Fortin Ciccone, died of breast cancer in December of 1963, when the future superstar was five years old. In the video, Madonna explains to her son David that she chose the word “maman” because, she notes, “I can’t put my mother’s name because it’s the same as mine. I would look like I put my own damn name on my arm!”

Showing off the finished project, Madonna says, “My mother bled for me, and so I’m bleeding for her. It’s a family affair.”

Tory Lanez reportedly detained after judge says he violated court order in Megan Thee Stallion case

April 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

According to Rolling Stone, Daystar Peterson, better known as Tory Lanez, was handcuffed and taken into custody on Tuesday.

Accompanied by his father, the Canadian-born rapper appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court regarding the felony assault case in which the rapper is accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, in her foot during a 2020 altercation.

Judge David Herriford said that Tory, who has pleaded not guilty, violated pre-trial protective orders that should have prevented him from contacting, speaking to or harassing Megan.

The reason Lanez was taken into custody: the possibility that he provided YouTuber and entertainment blogger DJ Akademiks with intel about the case, resulting in a February tweet from Akademiks that read, “Tory Lanez DNA was not found on the weapon in the Meg Thee Stallion case.”

Peterson’s lawyer, Shawn Holley, argued that Peterson did not provide Akademiks with any information, and that the tweet was, in fact, incorrect. “If he (Akademiks) had seen this document, he presumably would have got it right,” she said.

According to the Rolling Stone report, the rapper had a bondsman present and was expected to quickly post the $350,000 bail that was imposed upon Peterson. “And that bail is being posted now,” Holley told the magazine.

On October 8, 2020, Peterson was charged with one count of assault and one count of carrying a concealed, loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle. The trial date is set for September 14 of this year.

Friends in Low Places: Garth Brooks opening entertainment complex in Nashville

April 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

It’s official: Garth Brooks is opening a new entertainment complex and bar in Nashville.

Garth is now the proud owner of a three-story, 40,000-square-foot property on Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville that he will transform into the venue.

After reports surfaced that Garth had purchased a property on Broadway, it’s now been confirmed that the sale was through 411 LLC, which is connected to the singer’s lawyer, Russell A. Jones.

The country icon has teamed up with Strategic Hospitality to create the concept. The Nashville-based company is also behind popular Nashville eateries including Merchants, a Southern fare-meets-formal dining restaurant in a historic building on Broadway.

“We feel very lucky to have the chance to be part of Lower Broad, which is arguably THE hottest spot in the country,” Garth says in a statement. “The goal is a classic honky-tonk that welcomes all and encourages love and kindness while playing the greatest music in the world in the home of Country Music!”

Garth is the latest in a long line of his country peers who have opened bars on Broadway, includingLuke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and, most recently, Miranda Lambert.

Carrie Underwood pays tribute to late dog, Ace: “He will forever live on in our hearts”

April 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Carrie Underwood is mourning the loss of her beloved pet.

On Monday, hours after she appeared at the Grammy Awards, the superstar revealed the sad news that her dog, Ace, has passed away. In a heartfelt tribute post to the pup, Carrie shared that Ace journeyed with her through many phases of her life, from touring the world to welcoming her two sons, Isaiah and Jacob.

“He was there for me when I was on my own trying to figure out life when it was at its craziest! He was with me through 3 houses, 6 tours and 2 kids…always ready to snuggle and play…through all the highs and lows,” she writes alongside a gallery of photos that show her giving Ace a sweet smooch and an adorable photo of him posing in front of a Christmas tree with an Elf of the Shelf on his back. “He will forever live on in our hearts and be forever missed.”

The singer also referred to the rat terrier as a “true friend and a good boy till the very end.”

Carrie has made her passion for animals well known. She grew up on a farm in her hometown of Checotah, OK and has been a vegetarian since the age of 13. Carrie and family have two other dogs, Penny and Zero.

Here’s how Kelly Clarkson inspired Vanessa Hudgens’ career

April 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Kelly Clarkson broke into the limelight in 2002 when she became the first winner of American Idol. And Vanessa Hudgens says Kelly’s Idol journey is what inspired her own career.

Appearing Tuesday on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Vanessa revealed she wanted to follow in the “Breakaway” singer’s footsteps and compete on American Idol, to be just like her. She said she “grew up doing theater” and acting has “always been a passion of mine” — just like Kelly — so she committed to being on Idol. But life had other plans when she was ready to try out.

“That next week I got an audition for High School Musical and booked it. So then I was like, ‘Never mind,'” she laughed. “But I was like, ‘I’m doing it.’ And you were the catalyst.”

Kelly and Vanessa then bonded over the audition process, with Kelly disclosing, “People don’t know that, but there were many auditions before you even got to the TV part.”

As for the Princess Switch star, she “remember[s] all the auditions” she had to go through to play Gabriella Montez on High School Musical. Noting that the the hit Disney Channel movie turns 16 this year, Vanessa says, “It’s wild, the time just keeps flying.”

Marveling on American Idol turning 20, Kelly agreed it “feels weird” that the show is celebrating its platinum anniversary this year, because she was “so young” when it became a part of her life.

Today in Black History: Minnie Ripterton’s “Lovin’ You” is the number-one hit in America

April 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The late Minnie Riperton‘s timeless song, “Lovin’ You,” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on April 5, 1975. Penned by Riperton, the beautiful love ballad is from the singer’s second studio album, Perfect Angel, and was produced by her husband, Richard Rudolph, along with Stevie Wonder. The tune is still considered an R&B classic, and boasts the most famous high note of the 70s.

Here are a few facts you might not know about the track:

— According to the liner notes on Riperton’s album, “Lovin’ You” is said to have been created as a distraction for Riperton’s daughter, actress and SNL star Maya Rudolph, so that Riperton and Rudolph could have some alone time.

— Speaking of her daughter, Riperton can be heard singing Maya’s name at the end of the track, but only on the unedited version.

— “Lovin’ You” has been featured in numerous commercials, including a 1998 Burger King spot and a Visa ad.

— The song was also sang by stars on-screen a few times, like in the 2004 film Johnson Family Vacation, the 1997 movie Vegas Vacation and the 1996 film The Nutty Professor.

— “Lovin’ You” was sampled many times over the years by artists like R&B singers Shanice and Sparkle and pop singer Olivia Newton-John. Grammy-nominated singer Chloe Bailey gained lots of recognition after covering the hit song earlier this year.

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Carole King & more join Stand Up for Ukraine social media campaign

April 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Artists including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Carole King and Julian Lennon have joined the Stand Up for Ukraine social media campaign.

As previously reported, the Global Citizen-organized initiative will feature musicians coming together on social media this Friday, April 8, to show support for Ukraine as it continues to fight against Russia’s ongoing invasion.

Stand Up for Ukraine is designed to mobilize people across the globe to call on world leaders to commit billions of dollars to help refugees. It takes place ahead of a global humanitarian pledging summit taking place on April 9.

Among the other artists that have newly signed on to take part in the initiative are Metallica, Third Eye Blind, Dave Matthews, Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Hozier and Panic! at the Disco.

Previously announced participants include are Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Madonna, U2, Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Chris Isaak, Celine Dion and many more.

More than 12 million people need assistance due to the war in Ukraine, and more than 6.5 million have been displaced internally; in addition, more than 3.5 million have left the country for neighboring countries. Nearly two million are women and children. Since the conflict began, one child from Ukraine becomes a refugee every second.

For more info, visit GlobalCitizen.org.

New initiative offering young UK musicians the chance to perform at Paul McCartney’s childhood home

April 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Paul McCartney‘s childhood home in Liverpool at 20 Forthlin Road will be opened to unsigned music artists for them to record and perform there as part of a new initiative launched by the U.K.’s National Trust organization, which focuses on heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

As part of the campaign, dubbed “The Forthlin Sessions,” the National Trust will team up with Sir Paul’s younger brother, Mike McCartney, and U.K. journalist and broadcaster Pete Paphides to choose artists who will have the opportunity to record and/or perform at the historic residence and have those sessions publicized.

To find out how to apply for the chance to perform at the home, and other details about the initiative, visit NationalTrust.org.uk. Those who apply must be based in the U.K. and at least 18 years old.

The McCartney family moved to 20 Forthlin Road in 1955. A few years later, the residence became the site where Paul wrote and rehearsed many Beatles songs with John Lennon, including “Love Me Do,” “I Saw Her Standing There,” “I’ll Follow the Sun” and “When I’m 64.”

The initiative is being launched to mark a few Beatles-related milestones taking place in 2022, including Paul’s 80th birthday in June and the 60th anniversary of “Love Me Do” in October. The goal of “The Forthlin Sessions” is to help inspire creativity in young musicians and increase interest in McCartney’s childhood home as a tourist destination.

In conjunction with the launch of the talent search, a new poem titled “Ordinary House, An Ordinary Street,” which tells the story of the residence, has debuted as part of a short film available for viewing at NationalTrust.org.uk.

The clip features a number people associated with the house, including Mike McCartney and Quarry Men drummer Colin Hanton.

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