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Journey’s Jonathan Cain says he’s planning to cook an extensive Thanksgiving dinner, but will there be turkey?

November 24, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain has a very busy holiday season planned with his famous band and his work serving as a minister at his wife Paula White-Cain‘s church, but first up he has some important familial Thanksgiving duties on his plate.

“I’m gonna be cooking a pretty extensive dinner like I usually do…Chef Jon,” he tells ABC Audio. “We’ll just have our close family and grandkids [over].”

Cain says he’s facing one major dilemma with his meal preparation, he’s been having a “big problem…finding a turkey.”

“Turkeys are, believe or not, scarce,” the 71-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who lives in Florida, says with a laugh. “My little place [where] I bought my Amish turkey [last year is] unable to help me. I’m like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ So yeah, you can’t even get a turkey anymore.”

We won’t stop believing that Jonathan will be successful in his quest to find a big bird for his family’s holiday feast.

After Thanksgiving is over, Cain and Journey will head to Las Vegas, where the band will play a six-show residency at The Theater at Virgin Hotels that runs from December 1 through December 11, and a special symphonic concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on December 18.

Cain, who recently released his latest in a series of solo Christian-music projects, an EP titled Oh Lord Lead Us, also has plans to host a Christmas concert.

Gwen Stefani shares how Disney plays a role in her family traditions

November 24, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Gwen Stefani joins this year’s The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration. Turns out, the singer has fond memories of the theme park.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight from Disneyland, the “Slow Clap” singer explained that she grew up in a home that was so close to the park, it was basically her “backyard.”

“My parents used to pick us up from school and would be driving down Harvard Boulevard going, ‘Oops, we made the wrong turn. I guess we have to go to Disneyland today.’ It’s just one of those things that we do every year,” Gwen recalled, noting that she does the same thing with her kids: 15-year-old Kingston, 13-year-old Zuma, and Apollo, who’s seven.

“I bring the kids every single year at Christmas time, so I know that they would be freaked out to know that I am actually here right now. They are going to be like, ‘Why didn’t you bring us?'” Gwen laughed.

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration airs Sunday, November 28, at 7 p.m. ET on ABC.

Although Christmas is right around the corner, Gwen’s focused on Thanksgiving, and revealed, “We leave next week to go to Oklahoma, it’s a tradition. My whole family flies out, and we have not been back there since the wedding.”

The singer adds she’s “very excited” to spend her first holiday as Mrs. Blake Shelton and raved, “It’s gonna be our first married Thanksgiving!”

Gwen says she’s also looking forward to stuffing herself with turkey, adding, “My mom definitely likes to do her turkey her way. Blake likes to experiment with multiple smaller turkeys,” revealing he previously made a “hot Cheetos turkey” and plans on a “bacon-wrapped” bird this year.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News.

John Lennon’s son Julian says watching ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ “has made me love my father again”

November 24, 2021 by WDNY Radio

John Lennon‘s older son Julian has revealed he had an emotional reaction when he got to watch a preview of the upcoming Disney+ docuseries The Beatles: Get Back in Los Angeles this past week.

In a recent message on his Instagram that accompanied a new photo of him with his half-brother, Sean, Julian writes, “[T]he film has made me love my father again, in a way I can’t fully describe…Thank you to All who had a hand, in bringing this project to fruition…Life Changing.”

Julian also reveals that after the Get Back screening, he attended an event hosted by designer Stella McCartney, Paul McCartney‘s daughter, noting, “What an Amazing night, firstly seeing ‘Get Back’ & then Stella’s Event afterwards…The One True thing I can say about it all, is that it has made me so proud, inspired & feel more love for My/Our family, than ever before.”

It’s widely known that Julian didn’t have a close relationship with his father, who divorced his mother, Cynthia, and remarried Yoko Ono in the late 1960s when Julian was still a child.

Meanwhile, Julian posted several pictures of him with Sean Lennon — John’s son with Yoko — on Instagram, including a photo of them sitting together at the Get Back screening with Stella sitting behind them. Interestingly, he wrote in the caption of that pic, “Wish You were here Dhani & Zak!” referring to Dhani Harrison and Zak Starkey — the respective sons of George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

Another Instagram photo that Julian posted Monday shows him and Sean on a beach in Malibu, California, with the sun setting behind them. Lennon captions the pic, “A lil wind blown & tired after a few hours driving through the Mountains to the Sea, but so worth it…A Magical Day.”

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Thirty Seconds to Gaga? Jared Leto says it “would be fun” to collaborate with his ‘House of Gucci’ co-star

November 24, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Could Jared Leto‘s role in House of Gucci lead to a Thirty Seconds to Mars collaboration with Lady Gaga?

Speaking with NME, Leto says it “would be fun” to work on a song with the “Bad Romance” superstar.

“I danced with her already so that was enough for me,” Leto says. “But that would be fun. She’s a terrific artist and I think she’s just a real talent. I have a lot of respect for her…her bravery.”

Leto also shares that the House of Gucci soundtrack, which features a number of hits from the ’70s and ’80s, has influenced the next, currently-in-the-works Mars album, the follow-up to 2018’s AMERICA.

“There are a lot of those sounds that definitely are on the new album,” Leto says. “My first instrument was a Roland Juno 106, which is a synthesizer from the ’80s. I really cherished that instrument, and those sounds are so nostalgic.”

He adds, “Those sounds are kinda embedded in our psyche, and they really speak directly to our heart sometimes. They take us back to the films that we grew up on. So I love to pull from that stuff.”

House of Gucci, which details the assassination of real-life fashion mogul Maurizio Gucci, is out today. Leto plays Paulo Gucci, cousin of Maurizio, who is portrayed by Adam Driver. Gaga stars as Maurizio’s ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani, who was convicted of arranging his killing.

Jessie J reveals she suffered a pregnancy loss

November 24, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Jessie J has announced that she suffered a miscarriage. The “Domino” singer, who had been keeping her pregnancy a secret from fans, shared the sad news on Instagram today.

“Yesterday morning I was laughing with a friend saying ‘seriously though how am I going to get through my gig in LA tomorrow night without telling the whole audience I am pregnant,'” Jessie wrote, and shared a photo of her flashing a positive Clearblue pregnancy test. “By yesterday afternoon I was dreading the thought of getting through the gig without breaking down…After going for my 3rd scan and being told there was no longer a heartbeat.”

The British singer vowed to go through with her acoustic performance in Los Angeles “because I know singing tonight will help me.” She added, “My soul needs it. Even more today.”

As for revealing what happened, she explained, “I want to be honest and true and not hide what I’m feeling..I want to be as myself as I can be in this moment. Not just for the audience but for myself and my little baby that did [its] best.”

If you’re wondering who the father is, Jessie also explained that she’d decided to “have a baby on my own. Because it’s all I’ve ever wanted and life is short.”

While she’s currently “in shock,” Jessie assured fans, “I know I am strong, and I know I will be ok.” She noted that she now feels “connected” to the “millions of women” who’ve “felt this pain,” noting, “it’s the loneliest feeling in the world.”

Fans immediately reached out, leading Jessie to post on Wednesday afternoon, “Your overwhelming instant outpour of love is felt, received and appreciated beyond measure. And has got me out of bed this morning. Thank you.”

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Foreigner, Rob Thomas among stars performing at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 24, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Just a reminder that Foreigner and Matchbox Twenty‘s Rob Thomas are among the music stars that will be performing at the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which airs live Thursday on NBC from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.

The veteran rockers will be featured on “The House of Marvelous Milestones” float sponsored by New York Life. According to a post on their Facebook page, the band will perform at 10:27 a.m. ET.

As for Thomas, he’ll appear on the Hallmark Channel’s “Heartwarming Holiday Countdown” float, and will sing a tune from his new holiday album, Something About Christmas Time.

Neither Foreigner nor Thomas have ever performed before at the Macy’s parade. Rob tells ABC Audio that he and his wife are equally thrilled that he’ll be part of the historic New York City holiday event.

“I’m stoked…my wife, growing up in Queens, [New York], that’s been her entire life,” Rob says. “Christmas starts when Santa Claus goes past Macy’s, then, from that moment on for her, it’s the holidays.”

He adds, “I’m excited about doing it and I’m excited about doing it on the Hallmark float. That’s huge! That’s serious Christmas, right there. I am knee-deep in Christmas at that point!”

As for the connection between the Hallmark Channel and Rob, one of the songs on his album — an updated version of his 2003 tune “A New York Christmas” — appears in the new Hallmark holiday film A Royal Queens Christmas.

Other musical artists scheduled to appear or perform during the parade include Nelly, R&B singer Kelly Rowland, pop singer-songwriter Andy Grammer, Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, and country stars Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton and Chris Lane.

Visit Macy.com for more parade details.

Meghan Trainor’s newborn son to make music video debut on Friday

November 24, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Meghan Trainor is counting down the days until her original holiday single “My Kind of Present” gets an ultra-festive music video makeover. The singer teased the upcoming treat, promising that fans will be able to indulge in some extra-spirited Christmas cheer when the video premieres on Friday.

“GET READY FOR THE [‘My Kind of Present’] MUSIC VIDEO,” Meghan rejoiced in an Instagram post on Wednesday, and also introduced the song’s official artwork, which depicts her and husband Daryl Sabara embracing in a flurry of snowflakes. She also revealed that a very special little baby will be making his big debut in the clip.

“Introducing the adorable Riley Trainor,” the Grammy winner proudly announced. She and Daryl welcomed their firstborn nine months ago. While he makes regular appearances on social media, this will mark the first time Riley will play a major role in his mom’s work.

Meghan also revealed that choreographer Charm La’Donna will be jumping behind the camera to direct the cozy music video. Charm previously worked with Meghan on “All About That Bass” and “Let You Be Right.”

Charm also worked with artists Dua Lipa and Ava Max, directing the latter’s “My Head & My Heart” music video. In addition, she choreographed The Weeknd‘s Super Bowl Halftime show.

“My Kind of Present” is featured on Meghan’s 2020 holiday album A Very Trainor Christmas, which features the voices of Meghan’s dad, Gary Trainor, and cousins Jayden, Jenna and Marcus.

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AJR premieres video for newly viral 2017 song “The Good Part”

November 24, 2021 by WDNY Radio

AJR has premiered a new video for “The Good Part,” a song off the band’s 2017 album, The Click.

As for why a four-year-old track is now getting a visual of its own, AJR wanted to celebrate its newfound viral status on Instagram.

“This song has had such a weird new life 4 years after we put it out,” AJR says. “It’s now the number 1 song on all of Instagram so we wanted to make a sweet little video for it.”

You can watch “The Good Part” clip, which features home video footage of the brother trio as kids, streaming now on YouTube.

AJR released their latest album, OK ORCHESTRA, this past March. It includes the singles “Bang!” and “Way Less Sad.”

Post Malone treats rosé lovers to new Maison No. 9 merch

November 24, 2021 by WDNY Radio

If you’ve browsed the rosé section of your local liquor store lately, chances are you passed by a bottle of Post Malone‘s wine, Maison No. 9. If you need a visual, the wine comes in a sleek bottle with white lettering and a glass stopper. Now, to help wine lovers get excited for the holidays, the “Circles” singer has dropped a brand new collection of merchandise that celebrates his pink drink.

The capsule collection includes shirts, hats, sweaters, scarves and more. One of the more unique additions is a pair of white tube socks that bears the brand’s logo and has a description of the wine printed on the side.

Posty also has something for those wine drinkers who love spoiling their dogs: a $20 pink, plush, dog-toy version of the wine bottle.

The exclusive new merch is available to purchase now on the Maison No. 9 website.

Maison No. 9 has a 4.1 out of 5 rating on the popular wine app Vivino.

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Nelly, Kelly Rowland, Big Sean and Ne-Yo performing on Thanksgiving

November 24, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Two Thanksgiving traditions, the Macy’s parade, and the Detroit Lions NFL game, will feature soulful entertainment.

Nelly and Kelly Rowland will begin their holiday celebration Thursday, performing during the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, airing live on NBC from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.

The rapper and the singer won a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance for their 2002 duet, “Dilemma.” The song was also nominated for Record of the Year. “Dilemma” was the first single from Rowland’s 2002 debut solo album, Simply Deep, and remained at number one on the Billboard 100 for ten weeks.

Kelly is also starring in the holiday movie Merry Liddle Christmas Baby, which premieres Saturday on Lifetime.

The Lions, who have not won a game this season, are hosting the Chicago Bears in the 82nd annual Thanksgiving Day Classic, airing 12:30 p.m. ET on Fox. The team is calling upon a Motown native to inspire them to their first win: Big Sean will perform at halftime of the game at Ford Field. The “Bounce Back” rapper announced two weeks ago that he began construction on a movie multiplex in Midtown Detroit.

Before Sean hits the stage Thursday, three-time Grammy winner Ne-Yo will sing the national anthem.

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