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On This Day, Dec. 8, 1980: Beatle John Lennon was killed in New York City

December 8, 2025 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, Dec. 8, 1980 …

Legendary Beatles member John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York City apartment building, The Dakota. He was 40.

Earlier in the day, Lennon signed a copy of his album Double Fantasy for a fan as he and wife Yoko Ono were leaving for the recording studio. When he returned later that evening, the same fan, Mark David Chapman, shot him twice. The musician was rushed to the hospital, where he died.

Chapman did not go on trial for Lennon’s murder, instead pleading guilty to second-degree murder. He was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison and became eligible for parole in 2000, but he still remains in jail.

No funeral for Lennon was held, but his cremated remains were scattered in New York’s Central Park, not far from The Dakota. A memorial for Lennon, Strawberry Fields, was later created in the area.

‘This is so sick’: Chappell Roan is M·A·C Cosmetics’ new global ambassador

December 8, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Chappell Roan‘s creative use of makeup has led to her being named global ambassador for M·A·C. Starting in 2026, she’ll star in worldwide campaigns for the brand, with whom she’s previously collaborated.

“Your new MAC girl!!!” Chappell wrote on Instagram, announcing the news. “this is so sick and im pinching myself !!! Thank you @maccosmetics #MACAmbassador.”

In a statement, she added, “Partnering with M·A·C feels full circle. This brand has always made space for people like me; since day one they’ve embraced art, queerness, drag, and self-expression.” Over the years, the brand has tapped notable LGBTQ+ stars like RuPaul, Elton John, k.d. lang, Ricky Martin and Kim Petras to appear in its campaigns.

Nicola Formichetti, M·A·C Cosmetics Global Creative Director, said a statement that Chappell “represents a generation that values authenticity, queer joy and fearless self-expression, which aligns perfectly with M·A·C and our mission of ‘All Ages, All Races, All Genders.'”

Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood nominated for 2026 Golden Globes

December 8, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Radiohead‘s Jonny Greenwood is among the nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes.

The guitarist’s soundtrack for the Paul Thomas Anderson movie One Battle After Another is up for the best original score – motion picture prize.

Greenwood has been nominated for the Golden Globes twice previously for his Phantom Thread and The Power of the Dog scores. His One Battle After Another score is also nominated for the 2026 Critics Choice Awards.

The 2026 Golden Globes will air live Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

Greenwood and Radiohead are currently on tour in Europe, marking the band’s first live shows since 2018. The outing was briefly interrupted by frontman Thom Yorke coming down with a throat infection, but has since resumed.

Jeremy Allen White earns Golden Globe nomination for playing Bruce Springsteen

December 8, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Bruce Springsteen got a Golden Globe nomination … sort of.

Nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globes were announced Monday with Jeremy Allen White earning a nomination for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture, drama for his portrayal of The Boss in the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.

It was the only nomination the film received. White received one other nomination, in the category for best performance by a male actor in a television series, musical or comedy for his work on The Bear.

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, directed by Scott Cooper, follows Springsteen as he makes his 1982 solo album Nebraska. In addition to White, it starred Succession’s Jeremy Strong as Springsteen’s manager, Jon Landau.

Among the other music-related nominations, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood earned a nod in the best original score category for his work on the Paul Thomas Anderson movie One Battle After Another.

The Golden Globes will air live Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

Joe Walsh on giving away his ‘stuff’ for upcoming Julien’s Auction: ‘It was traumatic’

December 8, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh has donated over 800 personal items, including over 400 guitars, to an upcoming Julian’s Auction. But the rocker admits it wasn’t easy to part with all the things he collected over the years.

“It was traumatic,” he tells ABC Audio. “We all have stuff. Other people’s stuff, that’s their junk. My stuff, to them, is my junk, but no, that is my stuff.”

Walsh says he can’t believe he accumulated so many guitars and other things over the years, noting at times he found himself thinking, “What the hell is this?”

“It was a cleansing thing for me cause I’m a hoarder, but there’s stuff I’m never gonna play,” he says. “And there’s stuff underneath my stuff, you know? So it’s time.”

Julian’s Auctions is hosting the Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh auction Dec. 16-17 at the Troubadour in Los Angeles and online. Items up for auction include Walsh’s McLaren Luxury Supercar; the “brick wall” Moschino suit Walsh wore to the Eagles’ 1988 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction; and a stage-played 2014 Duesenberg Joe Walsh Signature semi-hollowbody electric guitar.

“There’s a story in every guitar,” he says of the instruments in the auction. “There’s some real treasures, if you’re a treasure hunter.”

Proceeds from the auction will benefit Walsh’s charity VetsAid, which raises money for veteran-related causes.

Walsh sees an added benefit to clearing out his warehouse, noting, “Then I’ll have room to get more stuff.”

More information on the auction can be found at JuliensAuctions.com.

Ariana Grande provides more details on ‘Fockers’ role

December 8, 2025 by WDNY Radio

While we know when Ariana Grande‘s movie Focker-In-Law is coming out, we still don’t know much about the character she’s playing. In a new interview for Variety, she’s sharing a few more details.

While chatting with Adam Sandler for Variety‘s “Actors on Actors” feature, Sandler asked Ari what it was like working with their mutual friend Ben Stiller in the film. “He’s amazing, I love him,” she replied. She then went on to describe her character, Olivia Jones, and how she relates to Stiller’s character, Greg.

“I play his son’s girlfriend who he’s not sure of or connecting with. He’s very against me,” she explained. “And the worst part — his character’s nightmare is — I get along gorgeously with Robert De Niro’s character, Jack. He loves me, and I get immediate approval from the rest of the family.”

Things even got a bit physical on set. Ariana told Sandler that she got a bruise from Stiller, explaining, “I did it to myself, but with his body. I was the one perpetuating it. It was totally my fault.”

Focker-In-Law hits theaters Nov. 25, 2026. Along with De Niro, Stiller and Ariana, the cast includes Owen Wilson, Teri Polo, the late Blythe Danner and Beanie Feldstein.

Sandler also pitched Ari another potential role. While discussing their mutual love of his film The Waterboy and its main character, Bobby Boucher, he said, “If they’re ever redoing The Waterboy … I don’t know who would … maybe Ben Stiller can play Bobby and you can play [his love interest] Vicky Valencourt.”

“Oh my goodness, no,” Ari responded. “Leave perfect things alone as they are.”

Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau

December 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Katy Perry hard-launched her relationship with Justin Trudeau on Instagram on Saturday, as part of a post documenting her time in Tokyo, Japan.

The singer and the former Canadian prime minister are seen in multiple pictures and videos in her post, including one of them posing cheek-to-cheek while standing outdoors, and videos of them sitting side-by-side eating sushi and enjoying some kind of immersive light installation.

“tokyo times on tour and more,” she captioned the post.

We’d previously seen photos of the couple posing with former Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, which Kishida posted on X. In the post, Kishida referred to Katy as Trudeau’s “partner.”

The unlikely couple first sparked romance rumors over the summer, when they were seen dining together in Montreal, and Trudeau later attended Katy’s concert. In October, they were also seen smooching on a yacht, and then attending a show hand-in-hand in Paris.

Katy split with longtime love Orlando Bloom in July, after being engaged for six years and welcoming daughter Daisy Dove. Trudeau, meanwhile, separated from his wife Sophie Grégoire after 18 years of marriage and three children in 2023.

Watch new animated video for Djo song ‘Fly’

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Djo has premiered a new animated video for “Fly,” a song off the Joe Keery-led project’s new album, The Crux.

The clip follows a retired hitman who gets dragged back into his former line of work and eventually ends up getting abducted by aliens. You can watch the video on YouTube.

The Crux, which also includes the single “Basic Being Basic,” dropped in April. A deluxe edition was released in September.

Keery, of course, is also in the final season of Stranger Things, the first four episodes of which are out now on Netflix.

Listen to new Bilmuri song, ‘HARD2TELL’

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Bilmuri, the project of former Attack Attack! guitarist Johnny Franck, has premiered a new single called “HARD2TELL.”

The song is accompanied by a video that, as a press release describes it, “leans into gritty Fast & Furious–style energy, featuring fan-driven drift cars and high-adrenaline action sequences that amplify the track’s emotional intensity.” You can watch that on YouTube.

“HARD2TELL” follows the June single “More Than Hate,” which marked the first Bilmuri track to chart on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay ranking.

Bilmuri is currently touring Europe with Bad Omens. He shares in a Facebook post published Friday that he’s making a “colossal announcement next week.”

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Nashville notes: Cody’s new duet, Miranda’s (non-velvet) rodeo and more

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Ever since Brandon Lake released his song “When a Cowboy Prays,” fans have urged him to record a version of it with Cody Johnson. Now it’s finally happening: Cody shared a photo Thursday on his Instagram Story showing himself in the studio, the song’s lyrics on a music stand and a section of lines marked off with his name beside them.

Miranda Lambert is among the performers for the 2026 Music City Rodeo, which will take place in Nashville from May 28-30. Each night closes with a concert: Miranda will perform on May 28, Charley Crockett on May 29, and Jon Pardi will close out the event on May 30.

The 25th anniversary of the now-iconic O Brother, Where Are Thou? soundtrack will be celebrated at the Grand Ole Opry on Feb. 28, featuring yet-to-be announced artists from the original album. A new vinyl edition will also be released on Feb. 20. O Brother, which was named album of the year at the Grammys, CMAs and ACMs, reached #1 on the Billboard 200 and has sold more than 8 million copies. Featuring Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, The Whites and the late Ralph Stanley, the soundtrack of the George Clooney film has been credited with sparking a roots music revival in the U.S.

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