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Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks announce second leg of US tour

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Former Yes frontman Jon Anderson has announced a second leg of U.S. dates for the Yes Epics, Classics and More tour with his backing band, The Band Geeks.

The first leg of the tour is set to begin on April 17 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and wrap May 7 in Royal Oak, Michigan. The new dates include 12 shows, kicking off June 23 in Phoenix, Arizona, and wrapping July 22 in New York City.

Anderson and The Band Geeks released their first album together, True, in August 2024. Songs from the album will be included in the set along with tracks from the Yes catalog.

The tour is also set to hit the U.K. and Sweden beginning Sept. 6 in Brighton, England, and wrapping Oct. 5 in Malmö, Sweden.

A complete list of dates and ticket information can be found at JonAnderson.com.

ICYMI: Kehlani, A$AP Rocky and Jeremih

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Kehlani has been tapped to headline the Super Saturday Concert at the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four. The free concert takes place April 4 in Hance Park, Arizona, in celebration of March Madness and the Women’s Final Four tournament. “Headlining the Super Saturday Concert presented by AT&T during the Women’s Final Four is such an honor,” Kehlani said in a statement, according to Billboard. “The dedication and spirit surrounding this weekend are incredible, and I’m looking forward to celebrating alongside the athletes and fans through music.”

It seems the deluxe edition of ASAP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb will soon be on its way. The account for his AWGE creative collective wrote on X, “EVERYONE DONE DROPPING NOW?” A subsequent post added, “ROLLOUT #2 LOADING.”

If you’re wondering why Jeremih is no longer on the Boys 4 Life tour with B2K and Bow Wow, it’s because he’s dealing with some health issues. “Due to a serious medical condition, Jeremih will be unable to participate in the upcoming B2K tour scheduled to begin in March. He has been dealing with a health issue, and his condition continues to be closely monitored by his doctor,” a post on his Instagram reads. B5 has been added to the tour.

Bobby Brown says New Edition’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination “feels incredible.” “Just knowing that our prayers are being answered and everything is going in the direction that we had hoped for, and we wished upon, and we worked hard for … it’s a great thing,” he tells The Boston Globe.

Ingrid Andress is keeping things low-key for her new tour

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ingrid Andress is launching a stripped-down tour to introduce fans to her new music.

The Low-Key Sessions tour starts May 8 in Newport, Kentucky, and wraps up May 15 in Minneapolis. The six-city tour will feature Ingrid debuting music she plans to release in the future. Tickets go on sale March 13; visit IngridAndress.com for all the details.

“New music is on the way, and before the world hears it, I want to share these songs — and the stories behind them — in a way that feels truly up close and personal,” Ingrid says in a statement. “The Low-Key Sessions will be just me, my piano and a guitar player in an intimate setting.”

“I can’t wait to get back out there and share what I’ve been working on with the people who’ve always meant the most — my fans.”

One of Ingrid’s new songs, “Now I Know,” is out now. She’s currently working on the follow-up to 2022’s Good Person, which featured the #1 Sam Hunt duet, “Wishful Drinking.”

Her debut, 2020’s Lady Like, launched her first #1, “More Hearts Than Mine,” and earned her a best new artist Grammy nomination.

Hayley Williams’ Power Snatch releases collaboration with This Is Lorelei

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Hayley Williams’ Power Snatch project has released a collaboration with This Is Lorelei, the solo moniker of Nate Amos from the band Water from Your Eyes.

The track is called “Perfect Hand” and is a reworking of the song of the same name from the 2024 This Is Lorelei album, Box for Buddy, Box for Star.

The updated recording will appear on the upcoming super deluxe edition of Box for Buddy, Box for Star, due out April 17.

Williams officially launched Power Snatch in January, though online sleuths uncovered an Instagram profile relating to the project dating back to summer 2025. Along with Williams, Power Snatch features songwriter/producer Daniel James, who worked with the Paramore frontwoman on her 2025 solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.

The Williams/Amos connection will continue when Water from Your Eyes opens for her upcoming debut solo tour, launching March 27 in Atlanta.

R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe performs with Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy at Brooklyn concert

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe was the surprise guest at Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s Brooklyn concert Saturday. The duo is on tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s fourth studio album, Lifes Rich Pageant.

Stipe joined them for two songs, Pageant’s “These Days” and the Man on the Moon track “The Great Beyond.” Fan-shot footage of the performances are posted on R.E.M.’s Instagram account.

While Stipe’s appearance wasn’t announced prior to the show, fans may not have been all that surprised he showed up. Stipe joined the pair at their Brooklyn show in March 2025, which celebrated the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s Fables of the Reconstruction, and performed the Reckoning track “Pretty Persuasion.”

Stipe and his R.E.M. bandmates Mike Mills, Peter Buck and Bill Berry also joined Shannon and Narducy when the Fables tour hit R.E.M.’s hometown of Athens, Georgia, in February of that same year.

Shannon and Narducy’s Lifes Rich Pageant tour hits Pittsburgh on Monday.

In other Michael Stipe news … The rocker and producer Andrew Watt has contributed the theme song Steve Carrell’s new HBO series, The Rooster. The song, “I Played The Fool,” features blink-182’s Travis Barker on drums and ex Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer on guitar and piano.

Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante joins Illenium onstage at Sphere residency

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Before Metallica takes the stage at Sphere in October, Courtney LaPlante tested how the high-tech Las Vegas venue handles heavy metal.

The Spiritbox frontwoman made an appearance during DJ and producer Illenium’s ongoing Sphere residency. She joined him onstage for a rendition of their 2022 collaboration, “Shivering.”

You can watch footage of the joint performance now via Illenium’s Instagram.

Illenium’s residency supports his latest album, ODYSSEY, which includes a feature from Bring Me the Horizon.

This isn’t the first time LaPlante has joined a cross-genre collaborator for a surprise live performance. She previously joined rapper Megan Thee Stallion at Coachella 2025 to debut their track, “TYG,” live.

Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ becomes his first #1 debut on ‘Billboard’ 200

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruno Mars “just might” be pretty happy about his latest chart success.

His new album, The Romantic, has entered the Billboard 200 album chart at #1, marking his first #1 debut, and his first #1 album since 2013’s Unorthodox Jukebox. Overall, The Romantic is Bruno’s fifth top-10 album, including his Silk Sonic collaboration with Anderson .Paak.

Bruno’s 13-year gap between chart-topping albums is the longest for any living male solo artist since Paul McCartney hit #1 in 2018 with Egypt Station. It was the ex-Beatles first #1 in over 36 years.

The Romantic‘s first single, “I Just Might,” debuted at #1, becoming Bruno’s first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 on top. It was his 10th #1 hit overall.

Bruno’s The Romantic Tour starts April 10 in Las Vegas.

Rihanna’s Los Angeles mansion struck by gunfire, woman arrested: Police

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rihanna’s mansion was struck by gunfire on Sunday afternoon while the singer and businesswoman was home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department and sources with knowledge of the investigation.

The suspect, a 30-year-old woman, has been arrested, the LAPD said. The motive was not immediately clear and the investigation is ongoing.

Sources told ABC News Rihanna was at home, but nobody was hurt.

Multiple shots were fired at the residence, but none penetrated the inside of her home, only the exterior, sources said. Multiple rounds did hit the outside of the home, though, as well as a vehicle parked out front.

Sources said that the weapon allegedly used by the woman was an AR-style gun.

In dispatch audio, officials are heard saying the suspect’s Tesla was followed by an LAPD helicopter into a mall parking garage, where she was pulled over and detained by patrol units.

Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy party raised $4.1 million

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy party raised .1 million

Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy party raised $4.1 million — Steven Tyler attends the 7th Annual Jam For Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)

Steven Tyler’s annual Jam for Janie Grammy Viewing Party, put on by his Janie’s Fund charity, raised $4.1 million for the organization.

Janie’s Fund posted a video on Instagram featuring highlights from the bash, which took place Feb. 1 at the Hollywood Palladium. The footage includes such rock stars as The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, Yungblud, former Guns N’ Roses/Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum, Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt and others.

“Thank you for 10 years of belief, compassion and love that heals,” a choked up Tyler says in the clip. “Tonight, tonight means everything to me and I know it means everything to you.”

The video also features highlights of another Janie’s Fund event, the Sounds of Laughter Comedic Soiree, which took place Jan. 29 at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles.

Tyler launched Janie’s Fund in 2015 to help girls who’ve been abused or neglected. A press release announcing the Grammy party noted that over the last decade the organization had raised over $23 million, which has helped provide 350,000 days of counseling and trauma-informed care for more than 2,200 girls and young women.

Jason Aldean’s 50th chart entry is a heart-to-heart between a man and his heart

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jason Aldean has followed up his 31st #1 hit, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” with a new single, “Don’t Tell On Me.” It’s just entered the Billboard Country Airplay chart, and as the publication notes, it’s his milestone 50th entry on that tally.

“Don’t Tell On Me” is from Jason’s upcoming album, Songs About Us, due out April 24. It involves a man having heart-to-heart conversation with, well, his actual heart.

“Basically the guy’s talking to his heart, saying, ‘Don’t let people know what’s happening, don’t tell on me,'” Jason explains. The thing he wants his heart to keep private? He still has feelings for his ex.

“This guy’s just kind of basically talking to his heart and saying, ‘Listen: You know it and I know it: I’m a mess, you’re broken … but just, like, don’t let the cat out of the bag, don’t let anybody know that this has happened,'” he explains. “Like, ‘You’re the only one you know that I can kind of trust with this.'”

Jason calls the track, which was co-written by John Morgan, “one of my favorite songs” on the record.

Meanwhile, tickets for Jason’s upcoming Songs About Us Tour are now on sale. It kicks off July 16 in Bangor, Maine.

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