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Demi Lovato readying new “Cool for the Summer” remix

March 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Demi Lovato may be getting ready to say goodbye to their pop music, but there is one exception — “Cool for the Summer,” which has a brand-new remix on the horizon.

The Grammy nominee casually told fans about the unexpected revival on Wednesday by simply dropping a link so fans can pre-save the upcoming song, which has since been renamed “Cool for the Summer (Sped Up Remix),” though a release date has yet to be announced.

Demi released “Cool for the Summer” in 2015 and the track has since gained new life on TikTok — most recently being mashed together with Ginuwine‘s “Pony.”

The news comes as Demi revealed a brand-new tattoo on their arm on Wednesday, which reads, “Choose Love.”

“Choose Love – always,” the singer explained. “I’m inspired by the work @chooselove and their partners are doing to support refugees around the world, including those fleeing Ukraine.”

The tattoo was done by Ukranian tattoo artist Gusak, with the singer remarking, “It was such an honor learning about your home country.”

Demi also announced they are partnering with Choose Love to help Ukrainians displaced from their home by the Russian invasion, writing, “Take action with @chooselove and enter for a chance to win time with me in the studio to hear new music.” Fans can enter now on Propeller.

COIN seeks eternal relevance in new video for “Brad Pitt”

March 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Have you ever imagined speaking at your own funeral? That’s what’s depicted in COIN‘s new video for “Brad Pitt,” which premiered on Billboard before heading to YouTube.

The video shows a line of “mourners” at entering a “Celebration of Eternal Relevance” for COIN front man Chase Lawrence. The coffin is wheeled in and then followed by a mobile robot that displays a video of Lawrence smiling and greeting guests, and then addressing the crowd when it makes it to the podium.

The lid of the coffin flings open and we see that inside, it looks like a tanning bed. Lawrence jumps out and starts to sing the song, the lyrics of which go, “Bring me out of the box….I’m just asking you to/keep me young forever.”

Explaining the video’s concept, Lawrence tells Billboard, “I think the video, song and the album [Uncanny Valley] is very centered around this idea of relevance and clinging to our youth…what it looks like to age gracefully, and not knowing how to embrace moving on and getting older.”

“We talked a lot about this idea of the things that sustain you and make you appear younger are actually the things that are slowly killing you, which is seen in the paradox of the tanning bed versus the coffin,” Lawrence notes.

As for the song’s title, he explains, “Really, the title is just a symbol of youth, somebody that’s aged gracefully and has almost denied nature. Naming the song after him felt like a fun, kooky way to reduce the song to a cultural reference.”

Starting in April, COIN will support 5 Seconds of Summer on a tour of the U.K. and Ireland.

Is the sad girl era over? Olivia Rodrigo hints her next album will have “more colors and textures”

March 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Rodrigo hinted her fans will not have deja vu when they listen to her next album because it’ll offer new “colors and textures.”

Speaking to ELLE, the Grammy nominee admitted, “I’m definitely not as sad as I was when I wrote SOUR” when questioned about the tone of her new work. “I’m so excited to make my next record and explore more colors and textures and feelings and grow as a human being even more.”

Olivia says she is “stoked” about what’s next because of how much she’s changed since dropping “drivers license” last year. Looking back at her old songs — in particular “jealousy, jealousy” and “brutal” that talks about online critics — the singer says she has grown thicker skin since her career exploded.

“I was so angsty,” she laughed when looking over the song’s lyrics. “I guess I was just coming to terms with being like a really young person in the industry and feeling weird about it. But I don’t think I feel that way anymore, which is nice.”

However, Olivia admits she’s still growing up and has to work on herself more — particularly in how she can be her own worst enemy when making music. “I definitely put a lot of pressure on myself all the time,” the 19-year-old singer confessed. “I’m way too hard on myself and it’s past the point of being productive.”

When asked how she plans on overcoming that mindset, Olivia replied, “I guess I just try to think of it in a positive way and try to channel it to make myself a better person and not self-destruct, I suppose.”

She added that the book Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert, has further opened her eyes by teaching her, “If you’re a fulfilled, happy person, your art can only be more whole and better received.”

Billie Eilish has a cheeky way of saying she doesn’t care about her fashion critics

March 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Billie Eilish‘s dress turned heads at Sunday’s Academy Awards, but not everyone was in love with it — and some were very vocal about that.

But the “bad guy” singer doesn’t give a you-know-what — literally. Taking to TikTok on Wednesday, Billie shared a video of one red carpet critic tearing apart the dresses he hated most, and her fluffy black number was number one on his list. As the critic groans, “I’ve had enough of her s***” while displaying Billie’s gown in the background, the Oscar winner flashes a peace sign before flipping the bird.

It also should be noted that as she reacts, Billie is clearly sitting on the toilet and apparently putting it to the use for which it’s intended. She even said as much in her caption, while tagging the critic, writing “i HAVENT had enough of my s***. i am s****ing right now.”

While Billie’s dress might not have been everyone’s favorite on Sunday night, her “No Time to Die” Bond theme was a hit, winning her and her producer/brother FINNEAS the Oscar for Best Original Song, making her the second-youngest winner to ever collect the honor.

It also should be of note that Billie’s also now the first person born in the 2000s to win an Oscar. Not only that, her win at the Academy Awards allowed her to collect the ultra-rare “Triple Crown” in film music award wins, confirmed Guinness World Records, with “No Time to Die” also picking up a Golden Globe and a Grammy Award.

So people dragging Billie’s dress does appear to be small potatoes compared to everything else.

Madonna drops brand-new “Frozen” remix with 070 Shake

March 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Courtesy Warner Records

Madonna is capitalizing on the “Frozen” craze and has dropped an all-new remix, featuring R&B singer 070 Shake. This song reboot features new lyrics laid against a hypnotic beat.

The new lyrics come from Shake, who recites, “Don’t pull my heart/ Don’t text me back, don’t call me back/ It’s something in the water, yeah,” over the song’s familiar refrain.

To further treat fans, the two teamed for a new music video. It starts with Madonna pulling up to a dark, abandoned warehouse to meet 070 Shake. The two enjoy moments around the mysterious grounds in the rain before jumping into the souped-up car to make their getaway.

Madonna said of her new collaborator, “070 Shake is indescribably mysterious and alluring. There are very few women in the trap music world that aren’t pandering to men. Her lyrics are deep and unique — there is no one like her. I’m excited for the world to discover her!”

This marks the second time Madonna has breathed new life into her 1998 hit. Another remix dropped earlier this month, featuring Nigerian superstar Fireboy DML.

Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse taking “temporary hiatus” from the band as his wife battles cancer

March 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

As Deep Purple prepares to launch a major European tour in late May, the band has announced that longtime guitarist Steve Morse “will be taking a temporary hiatus” from the band because of a serious family matter.

The group assures fans that Morse remains a full member of Deep Purple, although he won’t be playing the concerts scheduled for May, June and July. Replacing Steve at those shows will be Simon McBride, a veteran rock guitarist who previously has toured with Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan and keyboardist Don Airey, among many others.

In a message, Morse explains, “[M]y dear wife Janine is currently battling cancer. At this point, there are so many possible complications and unknowns, that whatever time we have left in our lives, I simply must be there with her.”

He continues, “I am not leaving the band — I hope that after she gets a clean bill of health, I can re-join the tour. However, I am not seeing any likely situation which would allow me to do overseas touring in the immediate future. I continue to be privileged to be a part of the Purple family tree, and also to get to feel the amazing support of so many loyal fans and the rest of the band.”

Steve also praises McBride as “a certified world class guitarist,” and concludes, “I appreciate all your sincere prayers for Janine and thank you all.”

The rest of Deep Purple adds, jointly, “All of our thoughts are with Janine during her fight against cancer and also with Steve while he supports his wife at a very difficult time.”

The U.S.-born Morse has been a member of Deep Purple since 1994. He also is a co-founder of jazz-rockers the Dixie Dregs and previously played with Kansas.

Check out Glass Animals’ cover of Lorde’s “Solar Power”

March 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Grammys are this Sunday night, and in the run-up to the ceremony, Spotify has tapped several Best New Artist nominees to record a song by a past Grammy nominee for its Spotify Singles program.

Glass Animals — who, of course, aren’t really new — are the latest nominees to release their contribution to the program: You can hear their cover of Lorde‘s “Solar Power” now.

Explaining the decision to take on “Solar Power,” Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley says, “In a time when we were all stuck indoors a bit – this song made me feel like I was on a beach….we all needed a bit of that! It’s a stunning song and then I just had a version of it in my head where it was faster with a gospel choir behind it….so….we made it!”

Lorde, of course, isn’t just a Grammy nominee — she’s also a Grammy winner, having scooped Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Royals” in 2014.

Glass Animals have also reimagined their single “I Don’t Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance)” for the Spotify Singles project. Other Best New Artist nominees who’ve contributed to the program include FINNEAS, Japanese Breakfast and Arlo Parks.

Zoë Kravitz faces backlash after her remarks about the Oscars slap

March 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Zoë Kravitz is the one of the latest stars to comment on the infamous slap incident at the Oscars, but the actress is now facing backlash for her shady Instagram captions, which aren’t at all in favor of Will Smith.

On Tuesday, Kravitz posted two images of herself on the Oscars red carpet, both with captions that highlight the altercation as a criminal act.

Sharing a carpet photo where she sported a long pink gown Kravitz said, “here’s a picture of my dress at the award show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.” She then posted an image of herself in a white gown at the Vanity Fair after party, saying, “and here is a picture of my dress at the party after the award show -where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.”

Kravitz confirmed her stance to a fan who asked “You don’t support him defending his wife?” In a tweet captured by Pop Crave, Kravitz simply responded, “Nope.”

Some fans on social media responded by recalling the actress’ past flirtatious remarks about Will’s son, Jaden Smith. Twitter was quick to pull receipts, sharing comments Kravitz, then in her mid-20s, made during interviews for the movie After Earth, on which she worked with then-14-year-old Jaden.

“zoe kravitz also a predator btw,” one user alleged, sharing a quote from a 2013 interview. “There were moments that I was hanging out with Jaden and thinking, I can’t believe you’re 14, I have to check myself, like what I say to you,” Kravitz was quoted as saying, adding of Jaden, “he’s so handsome” and that it “was inappropriate” to think about later hanging out with the child star.

Kravitz is just one of many celebs who spoke out about the slap and received backlash for their comments.

Shawn Mendes drops heartbreak anthem, “When You’re Gone”

March 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

How does Shawn Mendes feel about being single? He tells us in his new heartbreak anthem “When You’re Gone,” that has fans buzzing it’s about his ex girlfriend, Camila Cabello.

The Grammy winner admits in the song that he isn’t ready for his previous relationship to end, admitting in the opening lyrics, “You never know how good you have it/ Until you’re staring at a picture of the only girl that matters/ I know what we’re supposed to do/ It’s hard for me to let go of you/ So I’m just trying to hold on.”

Other standout lyrics include, “I didn’t know that loving you was the happiest I’ve ever been,” and “I’m missing you deeply.”

Shawn also admits, “I hate the thought of losing you,” and sings about needing to learn “how to cope” now that his relationship is finished.

He also released a music video to accompany his new song, which shows him preparing for a big show and acting as though nothing is wrong, despite the song’s lyrics saying otherwise.

Of course, some fans are saying this is Shawn’s effort to win back Camila’s heart, because of how pointed his lyrics are. Camila has been teasing her own breakup anthems for her upcoming Familia album, but her songs hint that her ex-lover didn’t open up to her emotionally and caused a rift to grow between them.

Watch U2’s Bono thank Capitol Police for saving US “from so much awfulness” on January 6

March 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

U2 frontman Bono was visiting the U.S. Capitol Wednesday and he took time out to meet and chat with members of the Capitol Police.

In a video posted on the U.S. Capitol Police’s Twitter feed, Bono is seen thanking officers for their service during the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

“I haven’t been back since January 6, and you guys saved America, as far as I’m concerned, from so much awfulness on that day,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer says in the clip. “And I just want to say, people around the world really respect you.”

The Tweet is accompanied by a caption that reads, “Never know who you will run into on Capitol Hill. Thank you #Bono!”

Some additional photos from Bono’s visit also were posted on the U.S. Capitol Police’s Twitter page.

The singer, activist and philanthropist has been visiting Capitol Hill recently, reportedly meeting with lawmakers to urge the approval of emergency relief funding to help make the COVID-19 vaccine available globally.

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