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Dave Grohl now says he does do vocal warm-ups after detailing alcohol-fueled preshow routine

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Dave Grohl may have been having a little fun when he detailed his supposed preshow routine.

As previously reported, the Foo Fighters frontman told the Dish podcast that he went to get his vocal cords inspected by a doctor some years ago. When the doctor said that everything looked good, they asked Grohl if he did any vocal warm-ups or cooldowns before and after shows. Grohl said he didn’t, and detailed how he would instead just drink several beers and shots of whiskey before taking the stage.

“My doctor said, ‘Just don’t change what you’re doing, it’s working,'” Grohl said.

As it turns out, that whole story isn’t exactly true. As captured by Consequence, Grohl told the crowd during a last-minute Foos show in New York City on Thursday that he does indeed take steps to take care of his voice that don’t include alcohol.

“I know I make it seem like I don’t do vocal warm-ups,” Grohl said. “I’ve said this before in the press. I’m like, ‘No, I just drink a couple beers and a shot of whiskey.’ It’s all a lie.”

“I do extensive vocal warm-ups every night before coming onstage to ensure that I don’t lose my voice when we perform,” he added. “I’ve kept it a secret for a long time.”

Whatever Grohl does with his voice before a show, you can hear it in action when the Foos launch a North American stadium tour in August in support of their new album, Your Favorite Toy. They’re also playing an intimate show in Sayreville, New Jersey, on Saturday, and headlining the Welcome to Rockville and BottleRock Napa festivals later in May.

Meredith Brooks is thrilled with Lizzo’s interpolation of her ’90s hit

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

If you weren’t around in the ’90s, you may not be aware that the title track of Lizzo’s new album is based on an iconic song from that decade — a song that was pretty controversial in its day.

The single, “Bitch,” which Lizzo just dropped Friday along with a music video, takes its chorus from the song “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks. Released in 1997, it peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned two Grammy nominations. At the time, it was controversial, not only because of its lyrics, which the record label didn’t censor, but because some felt it was an Alanis Morissette rip-off.

In the song, Meredith sings, “I’m a bitch, I’m a lover, I’m a child, I’m a mother/ I’m a sinner, I’m a saint, I do not feel ashamed/ I’m your Hell, I’m your dream, I’m nothing in between/ You know you wouldn’t want it any other way.”

Lizzo sings the same thing but changes one line: “I’m a mess/ I’m a Queen/ and everything between” for “I’m your Hell, I’m your dream/ I’m nothing in between.”

On Instagram, Lizzo wrote, “This song is dedicated to the women who get called a bitch for having boundaries, for being sexual, for speaking up for themselves, for working hard and owning businesses… If we don’t smile and perform all the time we’re ‘ungrateful.’ If we run a strict program we’re ‘mean.’ If we enjoy sex we’re ‘sluts’ and shamed. This WOMANIFESTO is a declaration of independence from the b*******.”

Meredith replied in the comments, “Yessss!!” with a heart. She also reposted Lizzo’s video on her Instagram Story and captioned it, “Yess!! Queen!”

She then shared an Entertainment Tonight report on the connection between the two songs.

Win a trip to see Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco in New York City

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

He’s got the book, she’s helping promote it, and you could be there for it all.

Spouses Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are teaming up for a special discussion event Sept. 18 to promote Benny’s new book, F*** Failure. “We’re gonna talk about life. We’re gonna talk about love. We’re gonna talk about how we failed a million times to get to where we are today,” he says in a video.

Benny is also teaming up with Prizeo to fly one winner and a guest to the event. Flights, hotel and a signed book are included, and you also get to hang out with him and take photos. It’s not clear if Selena will be part of the hang or not.

The entries for the sweepstakes will raise funds for the “I Have A Dream” Foundation, which supports kids throughout their entire educational experience. A donation of $15 gives you a chance to win; a donation of $70 gets you a copy of the book and 100 bonus entries.

If you just want to buy a ticket to the event, for every one sold Selena and Benny will donate $50 to her Rare Impact Fund.

The Rolling Stones continue to tease fans with possible new music

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Rolling Stones appear to once again be teasing fans.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers posted a 13-second video on Instagram that starts with a crumpled piece of paper that opens up to show their lips logo. The paper then rips through the center, to display a new version of the logo. All of this is happening while a snippet of what could be a new song plays in the background. The caption of the post included a stuck out tongue emoji and a CD emoji.

The post follows several other teases from the band that seem to be hinting that new music is on the way.

The Stones recently posted photos on Instagram of billboards that had been popping up in cities around the world, with the words “Foreign Tongues” written in several languages and the band’s famous lips logo in the corner. This led to speculation that Foreign Tongues could be the name of the band’s rumored new album.

The Stones’ website is also teasing fans with a series of videos that appear to be surveillance clips of them in the studio.

If this is all leading up to a new album announcement, it will be the band’s 25th studio album. It will also be their first new album since 2023’s Hackney Diamonds.

Nashville notes: Joe Nichols’ ‘High Notes’ + Takoda Brice’s debut

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Joe Nichols’ new track, “High Notes,” is a nod to Hank Williams Sr. and shares its title with the name of Hank Williams Jr.’s 1982 album. It’s the third preview of Joe’s next record, following “Fighting the Good Fight” and “Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To.”

Lee Brice’s oldest son, Takoda Brice, stars in his dad’s new video for “Truck Bed Mixtape,” which is out now.

Chris Janson performed his top 10 hit, “Me & a Beer,” live from his home state of Missouri Friday on the Today show as part of the Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off Celebration.

Football is life: Olivia Rodrigo graces FC Barcelona jerseys, sets special gig in the city

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Rodrigo seems pretty sporty for a girl so seemingly disconnected from Spanish soccer.

On May 10, Olivia’s logo will appear on the jerseys of FC Barcelona, one of the biggest soccer teams in the world, as they play in El Clásico, the game that pits them against rivals Real Madrid. It’s part of a deal Spotify has with the team, which includes a capsule collection of merch featuring the jerseys, now available online. If you want a jersey Olivia actually signed, that’ll set you back $4,300.

Olivia will also be heading to Barcelona on May 8 for an invite-only Billions Club Live performance; she currently has nine songs in the Club. If the show is like Spotify’s other Billions Club Live performances, we’ll eventually be able to see it on the streaming platform.

In a statement, Olivia says, “Seeing [my logo] ‘OR’ on a FC Barcelona jersey for El Clásico, I don’t even know how to process that. It’s been so fun seeing the jersey come to life and creating a full collection with Spotify and Barca.”

“On top of that, getting to perform for the fans who’ve been listening since day one, in a city like Barcelona, is going to be so special. That’s everything to me. I cannot wait to see them.”

Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell help LOCASH say ‘YES’

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

When it comes to new music from LOCASH, the message is an overwhelming “YES!”

“Yes, this is the beginning of a new era for LOCASH,” Preston Brust says in a news release. “Starting with ‘YES,’ we’ll be releasing new music faster than we ever have. Yes, the song is called ‘YES’ — and yes, we’re excited to get this one out and rockin’ through y’all’s speakers!”

“I don’t know why you blush when you’re sipping Merlot/ Got 3 blankets and you’re still getting cold/ But I know, everything’s gonna be fine/ It can rain and the sun still shines,” Preston and Chris Lucas sing on the track. “Every dollar, every breath/ Every minute of this life I got left/ Baby it’s yes.”

Written alongside Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell plus noted tunesmiths Ben Johnson, Ashley Gorley and John Byron, “YES” is the first new music from the duo in 2026.

Stevie Nicks celebrates 25th anniversary of her sixth studio album, ‘Trouble in Shangri-La’

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Stevie Nicks is reflecting on her sixth studio album, Trouble in Shangri-La.

The album was released on May 1, 2001, and the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer shared an Instagram post to mark the album’s 25th anniversary.

“25 years ago you all visited my Shangri-La for the first time,” she wrote. “This record gave me not only one of the most fun & creative times in my life but also my friendship with @sherylcrow. I owe it so much.”

The post was accompanied by a clip of the video for the song “Sorcerer,” a collaboration with Crow. In addition to “Sorcerer,” Crow co-produced several songs on the album and wrote the track “It’s Only Love.”

Trouble in Shangri-La debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200, giving Nicks her highest-charting album since her second solo record, 1983’s The Wild Heart. It would go on to spend 20 weeks on the chart and be certified Gold by the RIAA.

Stevie hasn’t released a solo album since 2014’s 24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault, although in 2025, while being inducted into the Pollstar Live! Hall of Fame, she said she was working on a new record. So far there’s no word on when that album may be released.

Nothing More’s Jonny Hawkins teases ‘heavy’ new album

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Nothing More has begun work on a new album.

Frontman Jonny Hawkins has shared an Instagram video of the band in the studio, adding in the caption, “New album gunna be heavy.”

You can hear recordings of guitar riffs in the background, if you’d like to determine the level of heaviness yourself.

Nothing More’s most recent album is 2024’s CARNAL, which spawned the singles “ANGEL SONG,” “IF IT DOESN’T HURT,” “FREEFALL” and “HOUSE ON SAND,” all of which hit #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

Perhaps Nothing More will have new music ready in time for their next live date at the 2026 Louder than Life festival in September.

Lizzo tells Gayle King she’s ‘misunderstood’: ‘People don’t understand that I’m always trying to help’

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After over a decade in the music industry, Lizzo believes “there’s a long list” of misconceptions about her.

In a clip from her upcoming interview with CBS Mornings, she tells Gayle King, “I think I might be one of the most misunderstood. I think people don’t understand that I’m always trying to help.”

“I think people tone-police me a little bit,” she continues. “I think that they think I’m always complaining or I’m always angry or I’m always shouting. And I’m like, ‘No, I’m talking very calmly and everything that I’m talking about is meant to be helpful.’ And I think that people misunderstand that about me a lot,” she continues.

“They’ll be like, ‘Here comes Lizzo complaining again,’” she adds. “I’m like, ‘I’m not complaining! I’m just shining a light.’ But once I realize that that’s how people are gonna take it, I’ve just decided to stop.”

Instead, Lizzo says she channels her feelings into her music. “Y’all not gonna take it the way I want you to take it — so let me just put it in the music,” she says.

Lizzo’s appearance on CBS Mornings will air Monday on the heels of the release of her new single, “Bitch,” and its accompanying music video. Directed by child., it features Lizzo and her entourage as circus performers.

Bitch, now available for preorder, is set to arrive on June 5.

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