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HBO’s ‘Music Box’ series features documentaries on the late DMX and Juice WRLD

November 4, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The lives of two late hip hop stars, DMX, and Juice WRLD, will be examined in HBO’s Music Box series.

DMX: Don’t Try to Understand will premiere Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25. The film focuses on a year in the life of rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons as he is released from prison on January 25, 2019 after serving one year for tax fraud. It follows his attempt to resurrect his music career and rebuild relationships with family and friends.

Don’t Try to Understand tells the story of “a man searching for reinvention and redemption, striving to stay true to himself while reestablishing his roles as a father, an artist and an icon,” according to producers.

DMX passed away April 9, 2021 from a heart attack. The iconic rapper/actor was 50 years old.

Meanwhile, Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss, debuts Thursday, December 16. The documentary is described as “a dynamic, real-time account of the Chicago native who was already heading for superstardom and streaming supremacy by the time he was 18, courtesy of his 2018 breakout hit, ‘Lucid Dreams.'” Into the Abyss includes unreleased music and never-before-seen footage.

This week, Juice, born Jarad Higgins, received a posthumous American Music Awards nomination for Favorite Hip Hop Album for Legends Never Die. His third studio album was released July 10, 2020 and was RIAA-certified double Platinum.

Higgins died December 8, 2019 from an accidental drug overdose. He was 21 years old.

Andy Grammer to perform on ‘The Bachelorette’ next week

November 4, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Andy Grammer is blessing Bachelor Nation with his musical talents next week.

The singer will appear on ABC’s The Bachelorette on Tuesday, November 9, performing his recent single “Lease on Life” for Bachelorette Michelle Young and one of her suitors.

“Get out the tissues, or the snacks, or simply warm up your voice to yell the right choice at the screen,” Andy wrote on Instagram. “However you prepare just be ready to watch your boy serenade some young lovers on #TheBachelorette on Nov 9.”

Andy, whose current hit is “Damn It Feels Good to Be Me,” recently announced that he’ll be performing on this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. His Art of Joy tour launches in February.

Goo Goo Dolls, Sheryl Crow, Boyz II Men & more to perform at the LPGA’s Tournament of Champions

November 4, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Fore! Some top musical acts have been lined up to perform at this year’s Tournament of Champions, the official start of the 2022 LPGA Tour season.

The Tournament, sponsored by Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. will feature three days’ worth of private concerts from Goo Goo Dolls, Sheryl Crow, Boyz II Men, LeAnn Rimes, the Gin Blossoms and country star Sara Evans.

The concerts begin Tuesday, January 18 with Sheryl and LeAnn, followed by Sara and Boyz II Men on January 20, and Jan 22 with Gin Blossoms and Goo Goo Dolls. You can buy tickets now.

The outdoor concerts take place at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando. LPGA Tour winners will compete for $1.2 million in prize money, and there will also be a pro-am with more than 50 celebrities, athletes and entertainers. The tournament will air January 21 on the Golf Channel and January 22 and 23 on the Golf Channel and NBC.

Listen to new Foals song, “Wake Me Up”

November 4, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Foals has released a new song called “Wake Me Up.”

The track, which you can download now via digital outlets, is the first preview of the next Foals album, due out in 2022.

“There’s a journey that the band has gone on experimenting with different palettes of sound,” says frontman Yannis Philippakis.

“This time there was a desire to take it back to more of the initial idea of the band where the rhythm, the grooves and the guitars are interlocking architecturally,” he explains. “We wanted to tap into the physicality of music. And we wanted it to feel good.”

The currently untitled album will be the follow-up to Foals’ 2019 two-part release Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost. It’ll also be the English outfit’s first effort following the departure of original keyboardist Edwin Congreave this past September.

Metallica performing in Texas ahead of debut for new combat sport

November 4, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Metallica is helping to introduce a new combat sport to the world.

The metal legends are performing ahead of the debut of Triad Combat, a team-based fighting competition that combines the rules of boxing and MMA. Produced by Triller Fight Club, the event will take place November 27 in Arlington, Texas.

“Here’s something different for you and is definitely a first for us!” Metallica says of the show.

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 5, at 10 a.m. CT. You’ll also be able to watch live at home via pay-per-view.

Tory Lanez will go to trial in Megan Thee Stallion assault case

November 4, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Tory Lanez claims he rejected a plea deal in his Megan Thee Stallion assault case, and now he will go to trial.

Lanez’s lawyer, Shawn Holley, appeared in a Los Angeles court Wednesday, and a preliminary hearing in the case was set for December 14, according to NME.

“They offered what they offered so I wouldn’t go to TRIAL and I DECLINED,” Lanez wrote Thursday in a since-deleted tweet in response to XXL magazine’s report titled “Tory Lanez unable to reach plea deal in alleged Megan Thee Stallion shooting case, will have to give live testimony.” He added, “I will not be giving any live testimony.”

As previously reported, the “Talk to Me” rapper is currently out on $250,000 bail and is facing a felony assault charge for allegedly shooting Megan in the foot in July 2020 in Hollywood Hills. He was charged with one felony count each of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, personal use of a firearm, and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.

Lanez also faces a charge that he personally inflicted great bodily injury. If convicted, he faces a maximum state prison sentence of 22 years and eight months. He’s pleaded not guilty.

Megan had an order of protection against Lanez, which he violated on July 25 when he made a surprise appearance at the Rolling Loud Miami festival and joined DaBaby onstage, right after the “Hot Girl Summer” singer performed.

RIH-ISSUE: All of Rihanna’s albums re-pressed on colored vinyl, with exclusive merch

November 4, 2021 by WDNY Radio

While we still can’t buy Rihanna‘s new album, we can revisit her past glories via new, limited-edition reissues of her entire music catalog on vinyl.

Each of the albums, from her 2005 debut Music of the Sun through to 2016’s ANTI are now available for pre-order, and they’ll ship November 11. Each vinyl has been re-pressed in a unique color and comes in packaging curated by Rih herself, along with exclusive t-shirts and hoodies.

The album and apparel packages range in price from $100 to $140, with the most expensive being the package for 2009’s Rated R.

Rihanna wrote on Instagram, “cop these limited edition color vinyl + exclusive merch sets before dey gon’ !!!”

You can buy all of them at Rihanna’s official online store.

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Gorillaz announces 20th anniversary debut album reissue & ‘Song Machine Live’ concert film

November 4, 2021 by WDNY Radio

December is gearing up to be a big month for Gorillaz.

The cartoon band’s self-titled debut album will be reissued as a massive vinyl box set on December 10. The eight-LP collection includes various B-sides and demos — or, as they’re referred to here, G-sides and Demoz — as well as the 2002 remix album Laika Comes Home and a live recording of a 2001 London concert.

The first pressing will be limited to 4,000 copies, and a second edition release will arrive in the fall of 2022. You can pre-order your copy now via the Gorillaz web store.

Meanwhile, Gorillaz has also announced the theatrical premiere of the Song Machine Live from Kong concert film. It’ll screen in cinemas worldwide for one night only on December 8.

Tickets go on sale November 11 at SongMachineLiveinCinemas.com.

Gabby Barrett’s tour outfits include a tip of the hat — or glove, rather — to Michael Jackson

November 4, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Gabby Barrett might be a country superstar, but she’s been influenced by musical legends from all kinds of genres — including late pop artist Michael Jackson. Now, Gabby finds ways to tribute the “Billy Jean” star with her own performances, including her stage outfits.

In fact, Jackson has part of the reason why she wears special gloves onstage when she performs her biggest hit, “I Hope.” Like Michael did, Gabby includes a flair for the dramatic in her music, she recounts to Kelleigh Bannen on Apple Music’s Today’s Country Radio.

She initially planned to wear the gloves during a performance at the 2020 CMA Awards, and although she wound up not including them as part of her outfit, she always hoped to be able to find a chance to wear them onstage.

“I’m so specific about my colors of gold and stuff matching that the gloves did not match to the chains on [my] outfit. So I was like, ‘I can’t wear them,'” she recalls. “And so I always saved those gloves and I wanted to wear them for something, but I wanted to wear them at the CMAs as a nod to Michael Jackson. And I just love the glove, and all of that. And so I kept them and I was like, ‘We need to use them for tour.'”

Gabby will also return to the stage of the CMAs this year. She’s set to perform her hit “The Good Ones,” which is nominated for two awards at this year’s show.

ABC’s ‘Queen Family Singalong’ airs tonight, featuring Queen singer Adam Lambert and many more stars

November 4, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The latest installment of ABC’s Family Singalong franchise airs tonight. The Queen Family Singalong pays tribute to the iconic British rock group via songs belted out by a variety of music stars, including the band’s current lead singer, Adam Lambert.

Sharing some details about the special, Lambert says, “[Y]ou’re going to hear Queen songs in new and different ways that you’ve not heard them before, sung by some of your favorites and I think there’s a lotta surprises in there as well. I’m really happy to be a part of it and I can’t wait for people to see it.”

Lambert will be featured singing “Show Must Go On” on the special, which is hosted by former Glee star Darren Criss. Other artists who will perform on the show include Fall Out Boy, former Alice Cooper guitarist Orianthi, Alessia Cara, Jimmie Allen, Miss Piggy, JoJo Siwa, OneRepublic and Pentatonix.

Previous installments of ABC’s Singalong specials have focused on Disney music, so perhaps it’s not surprising that the Queen-themed show also will feature the casts of the Broadway productions of Disney’s The Lion King and Aladdin.

The Queen Family Singalong airs tonight at 8 p.m ET on ABC.

Here’s a select list of performances from the special:

Adam Lambert –- “The Show Must Go On”
Derek Hough featuring Alexander Jean -– “Another One Bites the Dust”
Fall Out Boy -– “Under Pressure”
Jimmie Allen featuring Miss Piggy -– “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”
JoJo Siwa and Orianthi -– “We Will Rock You”
OneRepublic -– “We Are the Champions”
Pentatonix –- “Somebody to Love”
The casts of Disney’s The Lion King and Aladdin — “Don’t Stop Me Now”
Alessia Cara — “We Are the Champions”

Disney is the parent company of ABC News.

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