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Joe Jonas delivers a dramatic version of Smash Mouth’s “All Star” on The Tonight Show

March 24, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Joe Jonas was one of Jimmy Fallon‘s Tonight Show guests on Wednesday and discussed a number of things, including the Jonas Brother‘s ritual of warming up before a show with a theatrical version of “All Star” by Smash Mouth.

“I find it really warms my vocals up and gets me in the right mindset,” Jonas explained, after which Jimmy pulled out a microphone and coaxed Joe into giving the audience a demonstration..

Joe also talked about the Jonas Brothers’ Las Vegas five-night mini residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM on June 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, his collaboration with Tanqueray, Bridgerton, and the Elvis impersonator who officiated his marriage to Sophie Turner — the latter of which turned out to be a big mistake.

“Everybody signed [non disclosure agreements] except Elvis,” he explained. “He didn’t do anything crazy, but we woke up and turned on the local news and there he is…doing interviews.”

“We also had Ring Pops as our wedding rings, and he was trying to sell the Ring Pop wrappers on eBay,” he added.

Earlier, Joe joined Jimmy in a game of TikTok Duets, where they took turns completing TikTok users’ songs with their own improvised lyrics.

Desmond Child hosting songwriting-themed edition of Rock Fantasy Camp with “spectacular featured guests”

March 24, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Prolific hit songwriter Desmond Child will headline a special songwriting-themed edition of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp scheduled to take place April 7-10 in Nashville.

Child, who has co-written such classic songs as Bon Jovi‘s “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “Livin’ on a Prayer,” Aerosmith‘s “Dude Looks Like a Lady,” KISS‘ “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” and Ricky Martin‘s “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” will be joined by — as he describes them — “spectacular featured guests,” including Steve Cropper, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Marti Frederiksen and Desmond’s “all-time hero,” Felix Cavaliere from The Rascals.

Attendees will be expected to bring their own original songs to the camp, and Child will share his expertise on how to hone their compositions. In addition, he will give campers assignments to write various types of tunes, and campers also will collaborate with each other on songs.

Of course, the guest mentors also will be on hand to impart their songwriting knowledge.

“I’m gonna be attending every single one of those [sessions] if they don’t have me busy doing mine,” Child tells ABC Audio, “because there’s something to learn from everybody.”

Regarding his own participation in the camp, Child says, “I have all of this knowledge inside that I’m dying to share…with young people [who]…even if they don’t make it their career…have that kind of appreciation of…how a song is made and how it’s constructed and what makes a song successful.”

In addition to the various aspects of songwriting, the camp will focus on such topics as recording demos, navigating through the music business and much more.

Desmond says that for him, though, “the main thing is to be inspired by art, by creating.”

Visit RockCamp.com for full details about “Desmond Child & Friends” camp.

Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett launching 2022 North American tour on Saturday in Oakville, Canada

March 24, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett kicks off a 36-date North American tour leg with a two-show engagement this Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

The trek, dubbed “Genesis Revisited: Seconds Out + More Tour,” is plotted out through a May 19 concert in Seattle. As the trek’s name implies, Hackett and his solo band will be performing Genesis’ 1977 live double album Seconds Out in its entirety at each show. Steve tells ABC Audio that the concerts also will feature some material from his new solo album, 2021’s Surrender of Silence, “and some old favorites as well.”

Hackett notes that Seconds Out is an album “much loved by fans,” and says about the performance, “[W]e’re doing full-length things. We’re doing all the introductions, all the ins and outs to try and give people the works.”

As for his band’s preparation for the trek, Steve says, “They’re sounding spectacular. They sound wonderful. And it’s not easy music. I won’t pretend that it is. You have to be on your mettle the whole time.”

Nine of the U.S. concerts that Hackett is playing on the tour actually are rescheduled dates from shows that were postponed in 2020 and 2021. Those concerts also will include a full performance of Genesis’ 1973 studio album Selling England by the Pound, as well as Seconds Out.

In other news, a two-CD/three-LP version of Hackett’s his 2019 concert album Genesis Revisited Band & Orchestra: Live at the Royal Festival Hall will be released on May 6.

The collection, which previously was issued as a two-CD/DVD/Blu-ray set, documents an October 2018 show in London that featured Hackett and his touring band accompanied by the 41-piece Heart of England Orchestra.

Machine Gun Kelly doesn’t plan to “lose to the ‘Encanto’ soundtrack” with ‘Mainstream Sellout’

March 24, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Machine Gun Kelly earned his first number-one album on the Billboard 200 with 2020’s Tickets to My Downfall, and he’s aiming to do that again with his next record, Mainstream Sellout.

Speaking with Billboard about his sales hopes for the upcoming effort, the “Bloody Valentine” rocker says, “One thing about Machine Gun Kelly: He doesn’t lose to the Encanto soundtrack.”

That may be easier said then done, since the “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”-spawning album ruled the Billboard 200 for eight straight frames before rapper Lil Durk dethroned it just this week. Billboard also notes that Kelly sounded “about 10% like he’s joking” when he made his declaration.

Still, Kelly is certainly confident in the material of Mainstream Sellout. “I’ve waited for this,” he says. “The confidence to hit ‘play’ and know that what’s about to come out of the speakers is what I’ve wanted to say all along.”

Like Tickets to My Downfall, Mainstream Sellout was recorded with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, and continues Kelly’s pop-punk sound after spending his early career as a rapper. As Kelly tells Billboard, he originally planned to go back to rap for a Tickets follow-up, but he found he “love[s] playing guitar.”

“The 2010s was great for singers and rappers, and I was part of that,” Kelly says. “But I think we needed something else: We needed an instrument.”

He adds, “Kids come up to me like, ‘Dude, the first time I ever saw someone play guitar in concert was at your concert — and now I take guitar lessons.'”

Mainstream Sellout arrives this Friday, March 25.

Gwen Stefani proves she knows how to “Come Back as a Country Boy,” and Blake Shelton approves

March 24, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Gwen Stefani’s rocked a stellar array of looks over the years, but her latest might just be her best outfit yet — at least, if you ask her country superstar husband, Blake Shelton.

Gwen shared a hilarious step-by-step tutorial on how to rock true country style on TikTok this week, captioning the video, “why come back as a Country Boy when I can dress like one now?!” Of course, Blake’s chart-topping “Come Back as a Country” blasts in the background of the clip.

Even when she’s emulating his style, Gwen’s still the fashion expert of the household: The camera shows her hand-picking various items from Blake’s closet, and slaps her husband away when he tries to reach for the incorrect ball cap.

The results? A perfectly oversized hunting shirt, with baggy jeans and cowboy boots, plus the singer’s blonde hair pulled back under her cap. At the end of the video, Blake nods his approval toward the camera.

Gwen and Blake got married last summer on Blake’s Oklahoma ranch. His wedding vows to her came in the form of a song he wrote — and subsequently released to the public — called “We Can Reach the Stars.”

Christina Perri’s new single “evergone” brought her out of her “grief house”: “It healed me so much”

March 24, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Christina Perri has returned with “evergone,” the first single from her new album. Inspired by the devastating pregnancy loss she suffered in 2020, Christina says writing the song not only made her feel better, it convinced her to continue her music career.

“That song healed me so much,” Christina tells ABC Audio. “It was so authentically sort of put in my life at a time where I wasn’t even sure I was going to do this album or go back to work…I was in…like, a grief house is kind of what I call it…and I sort of stumbled upon this song.”

Specifically, an executive at Christina’s label sent her a snippet of the song, to which she responded, “I want to finish writing that. I want to make it my story.”

She adds, “It really kind of helped me. I mean, I already had an album finished. I just wasn’t sure what was gonna happen next.”

Reflecting on the song, Christina notes, “This could have just been a project for me…just to help me remember I love creating.” But after her team heard “evergone,” everyone agreed it was the right choice for a first single, to “honor” her “narrative.” As she explains, “I feel like my whole career. I’ve never skirted around real things I was going through.”

Christina continues, “I really feel like because I told my truth, because I made it super-specific, it did one of those magical things where it ends up being incredibly general and universal.”

And, she says, “evergone” is a good example of what you can expect from the new album.

“Nobody’s putting on the Christina Perri playlist to dance, you know what I mean?” she laughs. “It’s definitely all about the feels. So if that’s what people are expecting, then I’ve really nailed it!”

Blue Öyster Cult adds series of new US tour dates, including shows with Kansas, Grand Funk Railroad

March 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Blue Öyster Cult has recently added a variety of concerts to its 2022 U.S. tour schedule, which now features more than 20 dates.

The veteran rockers’ stateside itinerary stretches from a headlining set at, appropriately enough, the Fiesta Oyster Bake on April 1 in San Antonio, Texas, through an October 7 performance in Las Vegas.

Among the newly announced concerts are a May 30 gig in Pomona, California, with Kansas, and a September 17 appearance at the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, with Grand Funk Railroad.

Interestingly, Blue Öyster Cult also will be performing with ex-Grand Funk Railroad frontman Mark Farner on September 16 in St. Charles, Missouri. That bill also features veteran rockers Head East.

In addition, Blue Öyster Cult has lined up a U.K. tour for October that will be followed by several shows on mainland Europe. Visit BlueOysterCult.com for a full list of dates.

The band’s most recent studio album, The Symbol Remains, was released in October 2020.

Music Notes: Rihanna, Britney, Jonas Brothers and more

March 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Will it be a girl or a boy for Rihanna? The beauty mogul appears to be deliberately trying to throw people off the scent. The British tabloid The Sun reports that over the weekend, Rihanna dropped $3,000 at the LA baby boutique Kitson Kids, but she bought both girls’ and boys’ clothing. It’s similar to another recent shopping trip she took to Target where, The Sun reports, she bought mostly girls’ clothes, but threw a few boys’ items into her cart.

Britney Spears is in love with her new puppy, Sawyer, and according to her, the feeling is mutual. On Instagram, Britney gushed, “Sawyer made me feel more loved in 9 seconds than any man I’ve ever been with…HE LOVES ME!!! The kind of love that doesn’t require POWER…SEX…LUST… or MONEY!!! Genuine unconditional ‘I will f**k you up if you mess with my girl’ kind of love!!! He’s kind of like my 3rd son at this point!!!”

Joe Jonas is judging an MTV reality competition show, and Nick Jonas is reportedly judging an NBC dance competition show. Now their band mate and brother, Kevin Jonas, along with their other brother, 21-year-old Frankie, have booked their own reality show gig. According to Entertainment Tonight, the two will host ABC’s Claim to Fame, which is sort of like Big Brother, except all the contestants are family members of celebrities. They have to hide who they’re related to while competing in challenges to win $100,000.

Sean Paul has announced a new album, Scorcha, due May 27. He’ll kick off a U.S. tour starting April 22 in Boston and wrapping up May 29 in Monterey, CA. The dancehall star tells Billboard, “The album is called Scorcha because I’m a hot boy and I’m still fresh and I keep on doing my thing. I put out excellence, I’m not just doing this for a buck….I’m doing this from the perspective of that euphoria that I want you to feel.”

Taraji P. Henson inks overall production deal with BET

March 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Looks like Cookie is taking her talents elsewhere! BET announced on Wednesday that former Empire star Taraji P. Henson and her production company, TPH Entertainment, struck an overall deal with the network to produce cultural-focused content from Black creators.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Taraji and TPH Entertainment to BET Studios’ growing portfolio of top Black creators and industry leaders,” said Scott Mills, BET’s CEO. “Taraji is immensely important to both the industry and our community. As such, she will contribute her profound insights and expertise to amplify BET Studios’ diverse array of content offerings.”

“BET has always been the foundation of my fanbase and a huge supporter of me throughout my career,” Henson said in a statement. “BET Studios understands and perfectly aligns with my vision of why I founded TPH Entertainment, to increase opportunities and create content that will challenge audiences and inspire new perspectives. I am so excited to join them and for the incredible content we will create together. This partnership will be for the culture.”

Alongside producing partner Christine Conley, Henson launched TPH Entertainment in fall of 2020 and has since announced several projects, including TWO-FACED, which will also serve as her directorial debut.

Julian Lennon to release new studio album in 2022 as part of new label deal

March 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Julian Lennon, the late John Lennon‘s older son, will release a new studio album later this year as part of a new global recording deal with BMG.

The project will be Julian’s first new collection of songs since 2011’s Everything Changes.

“After working on new music for the past few years, I am happy to have found the perfect partner in BMG, to help me bring this work to light,” says Lennon in a statement.

Adds BMG executive Fred Casimir, “Julian is a unique artist working across multiple art forms with a clear humanitarian and ecological perspective, which dates back decades. There is sometimes a long wait between Julian Lennon albums, but having heard this one, I’m convinced it was worth the wait.”

News of the new album comes on the heels of Julian’s recent NFT auction, the “Lennon Collection,” which featured six digitized collectibles that respectively focused on three prized Beatles-related items from his memorabilia collection, and three guitars that his late dad gave him as gifts.

Musically, Julian is best known for his top-10 hits “Valotte” and “Too Late for Goodbyes,” from his 1984 debut album, Valotte. Most recently, he teamed up in 2020 with Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt for a performance of Radiohead‘s “Karma Police” that was shown on AXS TV as part of a benefit event for the Crew Nation charity during the pandemic.

Julian also is an accomplished photographer and has written a number of children’s books.

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