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David Bowie events and releases lined up this week to celebrate late rock legend’s 75th birthday

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

This Saturday, January 8, marks what would’ve been David Bowie‘s 75th birthday, and to mark the milestone, several special releases and events are planned in the coming days.

Most of the events will take place at one or both of the Bowie 75 commemorative pop-up stores that opened in New York City and London this past October.

On Thursday, January 6, the two shops will host the premiere of a new Sony 360 Reality Audio mix of David’s final studio album, 2016’s ★ — aka Blackstar — which was supervised by frequent Bowie studio collaborator Tony Visconti.

Also on January 6, a special livestream event beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Bowie’s YouTube channel will feature songs from David’s A Reality Tour presented in 360 Reality Audio.

Friday, January 7, will see the previously announced release of the TOY (TOY:BOX) box set focusing on Bowie’s previously unreleased 2000 TOY album. An exclusive, limited-edition cassette version of TOY will be sold at the New York and London Bowie 75 stores, as will vinyl and CD editions of the box set.

On January 8, David’s birthday, the New York Bowie 75 store will feature a special Q&A with one-time Bowie band member and TOY producer Mark Plati at 5 p.m. ET.

On Sunday, January 9, the New York and London shops will host screenings of the Selections from A Reality Tour concert film in HD with a SONY 360 Reality Audio soundtrack.

Then, on Friday, January 14, at the New York Bowie 75 store, sax player Donny McCaslin, who collaborated with David on Blackstar, will take part in an interview event that begins at 6 p.m. ET.

Visit Bowie75.com for more details about the events and releases.

Bowie died of cancer in January 2016 at age 69.

Listen to new Alt-J song, “Hard Drive Gold”

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Alt-J has released a new song called “Hard Drive Gold.”

The track is available now for digital download and via streaming services, while an accompanying music video has debuted on YouTube. The clip, which was co-directed by frontman Joe Newman, follows a determined pole vaulter, and ends with an apocalyptic twist.

“Hard Drive Gold” will appear on Alt-J’s upcoming album The Dream, which is due out on February 11 and can be pre-ordered now. It’s the third song to be released from the record, following “U&ME” and “Get Better.”

Alt-J will hit the road in support of The Dream on a tour with Portugal. the Man that kicks off February 25 in Pittsburgh.

Cardi B says her 4-month old is already talking

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Cardi B understands the pandemic has been rough for everyone, and joked on Wednesday that maybe the stress of it has finally gotten to her. Taking to Instagram stories, the “Up” rapper explained why she thinks her four-month-old baby is already talking.

“I’m not exaggerating. This baby is talking. I put this on everything I love in the name of Jesus Christ,” she attested in a series of Instagram stories, recalling how she was fawning over her baby boy that morning and asking him if he loves his mommy.

“He replied back like, ‘Yeah!,'” Cardi claimed, saying her son spoke clearly and was not babbling. She also insisted her husband, Offset, also heard it.

The Grammy winner also said her son was speaking while watching the streaming children’s show Cocomelon the other day, where the characters were singing, “If you’re happy and you know it, say ‘Hello!'” — which is exactly what Cardi says her little one did.

“I don’t know if that’s, like, the pandemic thing. I don’t know if, like, if this is normal,” the 29-year-old entertainer said. “This s**t is crazy. I need a camera in this room 24/7 or something.”

Blinding price tag: The Weeknd wants $22.5 million for his LA condo

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Blinding price tag: The Weeknd wants .5 million for his LA condo

In addition to prepping the release of his new album Dawn FM, The Weeknd is also apparently trying to unload some real estate.

The Dirt website reports that since he purchased a mega mansion in Los Angeles’ Bel Air neighborhood for $69 million last year, the singer born Abel Tesfaye no longer needs his penthouse condo in LA’s Westwood neighborhood. He’s put it on the market for a mere $22.5 million, up from the $21 million he paid for the residence a little more than two years ago.

According to The Dirt, the 8,000-square-foot penthouse takes up the entire 18th floor of a building and features four bedrooms and eight baths, floor-to-ceiling windows, a gym and a wine vault.

The building itself offers perks like a helipad, a saltwater pool and spa, and 24/7 security, all of which will cost you more than eight grand a month in homeowner’s association fees.

You can see pictures of the sleek, art-filled penthouse at TheDirt.com.

Billy Joel postponing his January Madison Square Garden show to August

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

While Billy Joel went ahead with his December 20 show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, he’s not taking any chances in 2022.

The Piano Man has announced that his show scheduled for January in the legendary venue — part of his ongoing residency there — has been postponed. The January 14 show, which itself had been rescheduled from a May 2, 2020 date, has now been pushed to August 24, 2022.

“Nothing is more important to me than the safety and well-being of my band, crew, and the fans; so due to unfortunate COVID-related circumstances, we made the decision to reschedule the January 14th concert at MSG,” Billy said in a statement.

Tickets for the January show will be valid for the new show and won’t need to be exchanged. Fans who can’t make the rescheduled show can request a refund in the next 30 days. More details are available at BillyJoel.com.

Billy currently has numerous shows scheduled for 2022, including January 28 in Hollywood, FL, February 12 at Madison Square Garden, and February 26 in Las Vegas.

Drummer Bill Kreutzmann sitting out Dead & Company’s Playing in the Sand festival due to health issues

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The 2022 edition of Grateful Dead spinoff group Dead & Company‘s Playing in the Sand concert-and-vacation extravaganza gets underway this Friday in Riviera Cancun, Mexico, but one of the band’s core members won’t be taking part in this year’s event.

Founding Grateful Dead and Dead & Company drummer Bill Kreutzmann has announced that he’ll be missing the event because of health issues.

“Playing in the Sand has become my favorite tour stop in recent years and there’s so much about it that’s just so great,” the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer says in a Facebook message. “And thus, it is with a heavy and still recovering heart that I have to relay a note that I received from my doctor this morning, ordering me to sit this one out.”

He continues, “As many of you know, I had some health issues this past fall. After a lifetime of playing special beats, it’s almost no wonder that my heart came up with its own idea of rhythm. All jokes aside, my doctor has ordered me to take it easy (and stay safe) through the end of January so that I can continue to drum and play for you for many tours to come.”

Kreutzmann, 75, adds, “I wish my brothers in the band the best these next two weeks and I look forward to meeting back up with them — and with you — before you know it.”

The 2022 Playing in the Sand is scheduled for January 7-10 and January 13-16, with multiple performances taking place at the Moon Palace Cancún resort. A variety of COVID-19 protocols are being enforced to help ensure the safety and health of attendees, and organizers also are honoring refund requests.

Dead & Company haven’t yet confirmed any other 2022 performances.

Chris Brown drops trailer for new single “Iffy”

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Chris Brown is in the middle of a multi-million dollar heist in the trailer for his upcoming single, “Iffy.”

As we witness gun fire and a high speed car chase, a narrator says, “They want five million. I want my money. They owe me money.” Chris posted the video tease on Instagram, along with the comment, “BREEZY SEASON COMING! 2022 NEW ERA UNLOCKED.”

The full song and video will drop on Friday, January 14. “Iffy” will be the first single from the Grammy winner’s 10th studio album, Breezy, to be released later this year. It will be the follow-up to his chart-topping 2019 album Indigo, which included the eight-times-platinum hit “No Guidance” featuring Drake.

This week’s, Aaliyah‘s uncle, Barry Hankerson, revealed that Chris will be featured on Aaliyah’s new posthumous album, Unstoppable, which is dropping later this month. The album will also include collabos with Drake, The Weeknd, Snoop Dogg, Future and Ne-Yo.

Brown’s 2014 album X included the song “Don’t Think They Know,” which featured Aaliyah.

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Lollapalooza co-founder Ted Gardner has died

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Music-industry veteran and Lollapalooza co-founder Ted Gardner has died.

The news was first announced by Anton Newcombe of the band The Brian Jonestown Massacre, who Gardner had managed. According to Billboard, Gardner was 74.

“I’m sad to report Ted Gardner, our manager passed away today surrounded by his loving family,” Newcombe tweeted on December 28. “We will miss a great manager, mentor & friend. Our condolences to all his family & friends.”

Gardner was the manager of Jane’s Addiction when he and Perry Farrell co-founded Lollapalooza in 1991. He also managed bands including Tool and The Verve.

I’m sad to report Ted Gardner, Our manager
passed away today surrounded by his loving family. we will miss a great manager, mentor & friend
Our condolences to all his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/T9XzL4yyVa

— anton newcombe (@antonnewcombe) December 28, 2021

Britney Spears reveals she enjoyed her first glass of red wine in 13 years

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Britney Spears is letting her fans know she is 100 percent indulging in life since being released from her longstanding conservatorship. In a new Instagram post, she revealed she poured herself her first glass of red wine since 2008, when the conservatorship was enacted.

Britney started her update by speaking about why she is sharing videos of her dancing to music by Madonna, with whom she collaborated on her 2003 track “Me Against the Music,” saying it makes her want to treat herself.

“I’m sure it looks weird me dancing to @madonna so much … I see it … it’s like I’m not trying as much like I’m INDULGING,” Britney remarked, adding a crying-laughing emoji. “Well that’s exactly what her music does to me.”

Britney then revealed, “I had my first glass of red wine last weekend !!! I’ve waited 13 years … that’s long enough !!” She also joked she is simply living by the example her family supposedly taught her, which is, “be selfish and love thyself.”

“In a world where we all have the right to speak … drive … buy alcohol … party … have cash … I apologize for INDULGING in front of the masses … and dancing a touch slower !!!” Britney added.

She also had a few words for those leaving negative comments on her posts, reminding people that “Nobody’s perfect,” and adding, “People are absolutely hateful.”

Britney’s 13-year conservatorship was terminated in November.

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Soulja Boy segues from music: “I’m an actor now”

January 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After more than 14 years as a recording artist, Soulja Boy says he’s switching lanes in 2022.

The “Crank That” rapper announced on Instagram Live that now he’s focusing on television and film.

“2022, my new TV show coming out January 21 [with] Revolt TV, shout-out to P. Diddy,” the 31-year-old MC said. “Being Draco…we going into the year with all positive energy, you know what I’m saying? I ain’t got no beef with nobody. I ain’t got no smoke, no problems, no nothin’. All I’m doing is TV show and movies, I’m a actor now.”

Soulja Boy says he’s not feuding in 2022 after past beefs with Kanye West, Chris Brown, Bow Wow, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Ice-T, and the late Young Dolph.

In November, Soulja was removed from the last two shows on The Millennium Tour because of his feud with Dolph. Promoter G-Squared Events made the decision because of the possibility of a retaliation against him.

As previously reported, Soulja was ready to get violent in August when Kanye scrapped the verse he recorded for the song “Remote Control,” on the Donda album.

“I wanna fight. Do u know how to fight? @kanyewest,” he wrote as part of a long Twitter post. The Atlanta MC also had a warning for West: “I might diss u everyday for the rest of my life how I’m feeling.”

In November, Yeezy apologized on Instagram. “Love you bro. I should have told you I wasn’t gonna use the verse,” Ye admitted. Soulja responded, “Love you too bro. That’s all I wanted.”

Soulja Boy isn’t completely retiring from music, as he plans to drop new music titled “Heart Break Soulja” on Valentine’s Day.

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