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Guitars signed by Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, fetch tens of thousands at MusiCares auction

January 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Grammy Awards may have been postponed from January 31 until April 3, but a “Grammy Week” benefit auction for the Recording Academy’s MusiCares charity went ahead as originally scheduled this past Sunday, January 30.

Among the noteworthy items that brought in big bucks at the sale were instruments signed by Keith Richards, Paul McCartney and the late Tom Petty, as well as an autographed print of a painting that Joni Mitchell did of Jimi Hendrix.

An ebony Gibson ES-335 electric guitar autographed by Richards along with an NFT featuring a digital video of the Rolling Stones legend signing the instrument fetched $57,600.

McCartney donated a signed Hofner B-Bass Hi Series violin bass guitar that brought in $38,400.

A Gibson ES-355 Bigsby VOS electric/acoustic guitar that Petty signed at the 2017 gala honoring him as MusiCares Person of the Year, along with a copy of the limited-edition Ultra Deluxe version of Tom’s Wildflowers & All the Rest box set, sold for $35,200.

The signed and framed proof print of Mitchell’s oil painting of Hendrix was auctioned for $22,400.

Other memorabilia sold at the auction included guitars signed by Guns N’ Roses‘ Slash, Jeff Beck, Depeche Mode and The Go-Go’s, and other items that belonged to or were associated with U2‘s Bono, Lionel Richie, KISS‘ Gene Simmons and Dolly Parton, among many others.

The collectibles that brought in the most money were seven custom-made suits worn by BTS during the K-pop superstars’ first Grammy ceremony appearance, which sold for a whopping $160,000.

The 2022 MusiCares Charity Auction was hosted by Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills. Visit JuliensLive.com for full results of the sale.

Twitter slams Jermaine Dupri after he reveals in new documentary that he cheated on Janet Jackson

January 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Jermaine Dupri dated Janet Jackson from 2002-2009, and in the Janet Jackson documentary that aired over the weekend on A&E, the So So Def records founder admitted that he cheated on the five-time Grammy winner.

“One of the weird things about dating Janet is that dating Janet attracts other women,” Dupri said. “Girls wanted to talk to me more because I was dating her, which was really weird…and uhh, just you know…I was a man,” Dupri revealed before letting out a boisterous laugh.

In the documentary, Jackson said that during their relationship, JD failed to spend enough time with her.

“He was a workaholic and he was constantly working. I would not see him for like three weeks, a month,” the “That’s The Way Love Goes” singer commented. “As soon as he would come in, he would go to the club. And it’s like carve out just a little time for me…, and it was hard for him to do. His girlfriend was his work.”

Dupri, who composed and produced hits for Mariah Carey, Usher, and many more, worked as a producer on two of Janet’s solo albums: 20 Y.O. in 2006, and Discipline in 2008.

As Dupri’s comments were heard in the documentary, several fans ripped him on Twitter.

“Jermaine Dupri had Janet Jackson wanting to marry his lil Smurf self and was willing to give him multiple babies and he blew it by cheating on her?!,” one fan tweeted.

Another person wrote, “Jermaine Dupri had JANET. JACKSON…and STILL cheated. BECAUSE he was with Janet. STOP GIVING THESE SMEDIUM UGLIES CHANCES”

A third fan could not believe that Jermaine left Janet to go to a nightclub.

“You had the baddest and folded for a groupie in the club???

Wolf Alice, beabadoobee opening for Halsey’s Love and Power tour

January 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Wolf Alice and beabadoobee are among the openers on Halsey‘s just-announced Love and Power U.S. tour.

The “Moaning Lisa Smile” rockers will provide support for a one-off Los Angeles date on June 21, while the “Care” artist will be on the bill for the full first leg of the tour, running from May 17 in West Palm Beach, Florida, to June 8 in Columbia, Maryland.

Tickets to the Love and Power tour go on sale this Friday, February 4, via LoveandPower.com. The tour takes its name from Halsey’s 2021 album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, which was produced by Nine Inch Nails duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

By the way, both Wolf Alice and beabadoobee are also opening for select dates on the upcoming Bleachers North American tour. Wolf Alice’s schedule includes European dates supporting Harry Styles, as well.

Doja Cat releases intergalactic music video for “Get Into It (Yuh)”

January 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

What wouldn’t Doja Cat do for her precious kitty? To answer that burning question, the Grammy nominee takes fans on a ride through space with her brand new music video for “Get Into It (Yuh).”

The video centers on Doja, the captain of a sexually charged spaceship, who learns that her beloved pet has been kidnapped. She and her scantily-clad team try bargaining with the ugly space aliens, but it appears they only want one thing — a trade. They will only surrender the cat if Doja takes its place.

The “Kiss Me More” singer comes up with a ruse and suits up in an orange jumpsuit before jumping into the portal leading to the enemy’s ship. She is escorted by a team of spear-wielding men — which she playfully uses as a metaphor for something else.

The big bad, who is menacingly stroking Doja’s cat, thinks the singer has fallen into his trap and orders his lackeys to start shooting. But they are incapacitated by Doja’s twerking soldiers. Meanwhile, the singer deflects their lasers using her bikini-like armor and some well-timed pelvic thrusts and kicks.

With no one left to protect the big bad, Doja is able to rescue her cat — but only after she knocks the villain out with a well-deserved fist.

“Get Into It (Yuh)” is the latest single off Doja’s Grammy-nominated Planet Her album after blowing up on TikTok. The single pays tribute to Nicki Minaj, but despite being name dropped in the catchy song, the rapper does not cameo in the music short.

Nicki mentioned in September that she was asked to feature on the song, but declined because she felt she “couldn’t bring anything to it.” The two have yet to collab.

(Note Language: Video contains uncensored profanity)

Walker Hayes finds humor in halftime show mishap

January 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

When Walker Hayes took the stage at Arrowhead Stadium for the halftime show yesterday, things didn’t exactly go according to plan — but he’s finding the humor in the situation.

The country star served as the headline performer at the Cincinnati Bengals versus Kansas City Chiefs game in St. Louis on Sunday. But things went a bit awry during his set, as the volume was on full blast as CBS Sports announcers James Brown, Bill Cowher, Boomer Esiason, Nate Burleson and Phil Simms were attempting to discuss the game.

In a video shared by Walker, the singer can be heard performing his latest hit “AA” live while the team of announcers try their best to talk over the loud music and provide commentary from the field.

“@CBSSports thanks for having me,” Walker captions the clip with several crying laughing emojis.

The Bengals claimed victory, solidifying their spot in the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams on February 13.

Slash & the Conspirators rocking ABC’s ’Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ this week

January 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Slash will be pulling double duty on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week.

The Guns N’ Roses icon and his solo band, Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators, are set to perform on the ABC talk show this Wednesday, February 2. Additionally, Slash is listed separately as one of the episode’s guests to be interviewed by host Jimmy Kimmel.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC.

Slash and the Conspirators are scheduled to drop a new album called 4, featuring the single “The River Is Rising,” on February 11. The group will launch a U.S. tour in support of the record February 8 in Portland.

Lady Gaga adding more dates to intimate, jazz-filled Las Vegas residency

January 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Great news for those wishing Lady Gaga returns to Sin City for a residency — the singer has unveiled a cluster of new intimate performances.

According to the official press release, the Grammy winner will host a nine-day residency in Vegas’ Dolby Live at Park MGM this spring. Performances for Gaga’s Jazz & Piano Las Vegas Residency are set to begin on Thursday, April 14.

Gaga will give jazz lovers something to talk about with her latest residency, with the release touting she will “celebrate her love of the Great American Songbook” during her spring concert series. In addition, she will also salute Tony Bennett by performing songs heard on their collaborative album, Love For Sale.

“Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano. Returning to Las Vegas this Spring at @ParkMGM’s Dolby Live!” she tweeted out on Monday.

While tickets for the general public go on sale starting Friday, February 4, at 10 a.m. PT, Lady Gaga is giving her Little Monsters a head start. Those belonging to her fan community will be able to access an exclusive pre-sale starting Tuesday, February 1, at 10 a.m. PT, by signing into vegas.ladygaga.com to receive a special sign up code by email.

Lady Gaga previously took over Vegas in 2018 for her Enigma concert series. She later returned to Sin City in January 2019 to start her successful Jazz & Piano residency, which returned in October 2021 after going on hiatus amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

LCD Soundsystem performing on ’SNL’ in February

January 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

LCD Soundsystem is set to perform on Saturday Night Live next month.

James Murphy and company will take the stage on the long-running NBC sketch series February 26. Comedian John Mulaney will host.

The episode will mark LCD’s second SNL performance, following their debut in 2017.

LCD may have been manifesting their SNL return with their Holiday Special last year, featuring an original sitcom based on the band called All My Friends.

Halsey announces Love and Power Tour: “It’s been far too long and I could not be more excited”

January 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Halsey closed the month of January with the best news for their fans — they are going on tour.

Taking to Instagram on Monday, the “Without Me” singer unveiled their Love and Power Tour, which kicks off later this year. “It’s been far too long and I could not be more excited to see you all,” said Halsey while releasing the official poster as well as announcing the acts that’ll tag along on the multi-date tour.

Halsey has tapped Wolf Alice, Abby Roberts, PinkPantheress, The Marias and Beabadoobee to open for their 22-date tour, which is in support of their Grammy nominated album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power.

The outdoor summertime concert series kicks off in West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 17 and will take Halsey across North America’s biggest cities before wrapping on July 9 in Irvine, California. Several stops had already been in the books, such as Halsey’s scheduled appearance at the Governors Ball on June 11 in New York City.

Tickets for the Love and Power Tour go on sale this Friday on the tour’s official website. Those who previously purchased tickets to Halsey’s Manic Tour will be able to access the presale on Tuesday, February 1, starting at 10 a.m. EST.

In other Halsey news, the singer is nursing an injured foot after falling out of their chair during a sexy photo shoot. The “Nightmare” singer shared footage of the bizarre injury to TikTok, which shows them seductively rising out of their chair before they lose balance and clatter to the ground.

Halsey is heard screaming, “I’m fine” before the clip jump cuts to an X-ray of an injured toe. The caption reads, “They were not okay,” while showing the singer being fitted with a big black boot.

In new doc, Janet Jackson says she and Justin Timberlake are “very good friends,” and have “moved on”

January 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Janet Jackson fans are still furious at Justin Timberlake for his role in the infamous 2004 Super Bowl “wardrobe malfunction,” which led to her career taking a hit while he emerged relatively unscathed. But it turns out that Janet herself isn’t angry at Justin, so she’d like her fans to move on, just as she and Justin have.

As Access Hollywood reports, in the second half of Janet’s new Lifetime documentary that aired on Saturday night, we see a video that Janet filmed for fans, in which she says, “This whole thing was blown way out of proportion. Of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that’s got to stop.”

She adds, “Justin and I are very good friends and we will always be very good friends. We spoke just a few days ago and he and I have moved on, and it is time for everyone else to do the same.”

About a year ago, Justin issued an apology via Instagram to both Janet and his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears, in which he admitted that he’d “benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism.”

The documentary also reveals that in the aftermath of what’s now known as “Nipplegate,” Janet was “disinvited” from the Grammys, which led her then-boyfriend, Jermaine Dupri, to resign from the board of the Recording Academy. In addition, Janet shares that Justin did offer to speak out on her behalf, but she told him not to.

Finally, the doc reveals that Justin asked Janet to perform with him when he headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2018. She declined, saying that it would have been “stretching out the past, reliving something that happened over 10 years ago.”

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