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New YouTube series highlights Freddie Mercury’s debut solo album

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Freddie Mercury’s debut solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, has just been reissued for its 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Mercury’s official YouTube channel has debuted the first in a three-part series dedicated to the release.

Each episode in the Mr. Bad Guy series includes clips from music videos for the album’s singles, along with excerpts from a 1985 interview Mercury gave to promote the record.

In episode 1, Freddie tells interviewer David Wigg why he decided to take a hiatus from Queen to make the record.

“It’s something in me that I wanted to do. It’s a challenge, anyway,” he says. “I wanted to write a batch of songs that came out under the name Freddie Mercury, so why not? I think the time and place is right.”

As for the tunes on the album, Mercury says, “They’re all love ballads and things to do with sadness, torture and pain.” He added, “At the same time, it’s frivolous and tongue-in-cheek. That’s basically my whole nature, I guess.”

The new Mr. Bad Guy reissue was released Friday on 180-gram translucent green vinyl featuring a 2019 mix by Queen’s longtime sound team, Justin Shirley-Smith and Joshua J. Macrae. The mix originally appeared on the Mercury box set Never Boring.

Music notes: Jin, LISA, Taylor Swift and more

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

A new trailer has been released for #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR THE MOVIE, a concert film following BTS’ Jin as he embarks on his first solo tour. The movie hits theaters globally on Dec. 27 and Dec. 28.

Jin’s fellow K-pop star LISA has landed a new acting role. She’ll star in a new film for Netflix called TYGO, a spinoff of the Extraction franchise. “I’m so honored to be a part of this project and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such incredible actors,” LISA tells Tudum. “Being in an action film has always been a dream of mine, and for my first movie role to be in such an exciting action film is a dream come true.”

A new Taylor Swift pop-up exhibit has opened at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. It features a bunch of items related to Taylor’s The Life of a Showgirl album and is open through Jan. 9.

Sad news for John Mayer. The singer shared on Instagram that his beloved dog Moose passed away. “Today my heart is so heavy and sore, but there’s more love in my life than there has ever been, and that’s because Moose helped lead me to it,” he wrote, in part.

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue and more

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Kylie Minogue has released Christmas (Fully Wrapped), the 10th anniversary edition of her Christmas album. It features four new tracks: “Hot in December,” “This Time of Year,” “Office Party” and her Amazon Music Original “XMAS.”

New Music Friday: Tucker Wetmore, Luke Combs and more

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Tucker Wetmore has released “Proving Me Right,” his first new music since his debut album, What Not To. Some fans think it’s about his real-life ex-girlfriend, who is allegedly dating another country artist. “Keep on puttin’ it on now, baby/ Find some guy with a song now, baby,” Tucker sings. “Go do what you wanna/ But all you’re doin’ me wrong is just proving me right.”

After many teases, Luke Combs has released the touching ballad “Giving Her Away.” It’s written from the point of view of a groom talking to his soon-to-be father-in-law on his wedding day. “Giving Her Away” comes with a video of Luke recording the song in the studio. “Man, you brought your baby/ I brought a ring,” he sings. “And I’m giving her my name/ And you’re giving her away.”

Cory Kent has teamed up with Koe Wetzel for a song called “Rocky Mountain Low.” In a statement, Corey, who co-wrote the song, says, “It has all the rock and roll elements I grew up on and all the country influences I love. I asked my buddy Koe to jump on the second verse, and he was the person I pictured when writing that part, so having him on the track just makes it feel even more authentic.”

Dasha has teamed up with singer Ricky Manning to record a duet version of his viral hit “Someone Else & Jesus.” She says in a statement, “My ex-situationship actually played me this song in his car last year, and I instantly became obsessed. A few weeks later, I randomly ran into Ricky and totally had a fangirl moment because of how much I loved the track.” That led to the collaboration. (Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Music Notes: DJ Khaled, Monica, Keke Palmer and more

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

DJ Khaled took to Instagram to share the nostalgic gift he received from Jay-Z and Roc Nation for his 50th birthday. The video starts with Khaled looking at throwback photos of the BMW M3 1991 he used to own, before walking out of his home to see a red BMW M3 1991 waiting in his driveway. “Nah, this legendary,” Khaled said. “Y’all went crazy with that. You know how classic this is? … Yo Hov, stop, y’all gonna make me cry. … I used to sell alligator shoes out the back of the trunk! This that real deal.”

Monica poked fun at Ray-J‘s use of social media when she jokingly confiscated his phone at the Boy is Mine tour stop in Atlanta Thursday. “Before we leave here, I am going to take Ray-J’s phone,” Monica said, before walking over to him and taking it away. “He’s not just Brandy’s brother, but he’s my brother, too. In all he does, he means well.”

An official teaser has been released for Keke Palmer‘s Peacock series, The Burbs, which is set to release on Feb. 8, 2026. The show “follows a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home,” according to a press release. “Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.”

Victoria Monét revealed during a recent episode of Angel Reese‘s podcast that she’d love to collab with Drake. “I still want to work with Drake,” she said. Reese responded, “As you should.”

Alex Warren teams up with Gigi Perez for new version of ‘Eternity’

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Alex Warren has teamed up with Gigi Perez for a new version of his song “Eternity,” along with a live performance video of the song.

The track originally appeared on Alex’s album You’ll Be Alright, Kid, and Alex and Gigi performed it together at Lollapalooza in Chicago over the summer.

“Im so lucky to be able to call this amazing woman a friend, collaborator and someone I truly just admire,” Alex wrote of Gigi on Instagram Friday. “You often hear about collaborations in music being so sterile but with Gigi i was able to find someone I truly can call one of my closest friends.”

He added, “Watching her in the studio inspires me [every day] to be a better musician but also to be able to give a song another life is so incredibly hard to do and she was able to somehow leave an imprint I never thought was possible.”

Gigi said in a statement that she connected to the song right away. “Grief is an isolating experience and having a friend who understands you makes the difference between isolation and connection,” she said. “I’ve been greatly impacted by the way Alex shares his experience with loss through his music and it encourages me to continue to share my story.”

Gene Simmons to testify before the Senate in support of American Music Fairness Act

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons is headed to Washington.

The KISS founding member is set to testify on Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee in support of the American Music Fairness Act. The bipartisan bill aims to ensure radio corporations pay performers for playing their music.

“Having spent my career in the music and entertainment industry, I understand the vital importance of this issue,” Simmons said in a statement. “The American Music Fairness Act represents sound public policy. Artists must be properly compensated for their creative work.”

He added, “I look forward to meeting with both Republican and Democratic Senators to discuss why this legislation is crucial for thousands of present and future American recording artists.”

This isn’t the only reason Simmons will be in DC. On Sunday, he and his KISS bandmates will receive the Kennedy Center Honors. The ceremony will be taped and air Dec. 23 on CBS.

In Simmons-related news … the sons of Simmons and his band mate Paul Stanley are making music together. Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, who go by Stanley Simmons, just released their debut single, “Body Down.” The song is now available via digital outlets.

‘The Voice’ finale to feature Riley Green and Zac Brown

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

This season of The Voice featured Zac Brown as a mentor for the teams coached by Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé. Now he’ll return to the show to perform on its season finale, along with Riley Green.

Billboard reports that during the Dec. 16 finale, Riley will perform the song “Jesus Saves” from his latest album, Don’t Mind If I Do. It also appeared on his 2024 EP, Way Out Here.

Zac will perform “Butterfly,” a song that was originally recorded as a duet with Dolly Parton. It appears on Zac Brown Band‘s new album, Love & Fear, which came out Friday. Standing in for Dolly on the song will be Noah Cyrus.

The two-night season finale starts Dec. 15 on NBC.

Squeeze releases second track from upcoming album, ‘Trixies’

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Squeeze has shared another track from their upcoming album, Trixies, which features some of the first songs the band’s Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook ever wrote together.

After previously releasing the first song, “Trixies Pt. 1,” they have now released “Trixies Pt. 2” to digital outlets.

The songs on Trixies, Squeeze’s first album in eight years, are described as a “collection of stories set in a fictional night club, Trixies.” They were written by the duo back in 1974 when recording was beyond their skill set.

“The songs that we wrote then astound me. I’m proud of them now, and I’m particularly proud that it was young us that did that,” Tilbrook said when the album was first announced. “The act of revisiting the Trixies songs had me in tears, partly because they’re so good, but also because I’m aware of all the stuff that I’ve still yet to hear and write.”

Difford added, “It really fills me with joy that at my age we can discover that we wrote such great songs when we were teenagers. I’m very proud of that.”

Trixies is being released March 6 and is available for preorder now.

Watch video for P.O.D.’s cover of The Beatles’ ‘Don’t Let Me Down’

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

In case you didn’t believe it’s actually P.O.D. playing that cover of The Beatles‘ “Don’t Let Me Down,” we now have some visual evidence.

The “Youth of the Nation” rockers have premiered the video for their take on the 1969 single, featuring footage of Sonny Sandoval and company rocking out to the track. You can watch it on YouTube.

P.O.D. first released their “Don’t Let Me Down” cover in September.

“As cliché as it may sound, we’ve always admired The Beatles from the very beginning of our songwriting journey,” guitarist Marcos Curiel said at the time. “Their melodies, the hooks, and fearless experimentation inspired us to craft our own take on the classic ‘Don’t Let Me Down,’ with nothing but the utmost respect. Thank you for helping lay the foundation of what we all know today as rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and metal.”

P.O.D.’s most recent album is 2024’s VERITAS.

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