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Justin Bieber and Diane Keaton mourn the loss of a loved one in “Ghost” video

October 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

On the same day his concert doc Justin Bieber: Our World is released on Amazon, Justin also drops the new music video for “Ghost.”

As previously reported, the visual features Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, who plays Justin’s grandmother or mother — it’s not entirely clear. The video opens with the two mourning the loss of the family’s patriarch. It then jumps to two years later, as we see them try to move past their grief while keeping the memory of their loved one alive.

Earlier this week, Keaton shared her excitement about being involved in the project, writing on Instagram, “AM I DREAMING??? WHAT AN HONOR IT WAS TO WORK WITH JUSTIN BIEBER AND HIS INCREDIBLE TEAM!!!”

Today, Justin also adds three new songs to Justice: The Complete Edition: “Red Eye,” “Angels Speak” and “Hailey.”

Virtual John Lennon tribute concert, featuring Peter Frampton, Matt Sorum and more, taking place Saturday

October 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

This Saturday, October 9, marks what would’ve been John Lennon‘s 81st birthday, and to commemorate the special day, the third annual “Dear John” charity tribute concert will be held virtually at Veeps.com starting at 3 p.m. ET.

The star-studded event, which is organized by U.K. rock band Blurred Vision, will feature performances or appearances by Peter Frampton, ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum, Lennon’s pre-Beatles group The Quarrymen, former David Bowie guitarist Earl Slick, actors Martin Freeman and Matt Lucas, and many others.

In addition to paying homage to Lennon, the show raises funds for the War Child UK charity, which seeks to help children affected by war around the world.

Tickets for the virtual concert can be purchased at BlurredVision.Veeps.com. The event will be available to watch on demand until October 17.

To raise additional money for War Child, a new song called “Dear John” that Blurred Vision recorded with Frampton and Mollie Marriott — the daughter of late Small Faces/Humble Pie frontman Steve Marriott — has been released and is available now digitally and via streaming at OpenEyesRecords.com.

You also can check out a music video for the tune at Blurred Vision’s official YouTube channel.

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi inspires name of newly discovered fossil

October 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

In addition to inspiring countless metal musicians the world over, Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi has now inspired the name of a newly discovered fossil.

The fossil, uncovered by a team of scientists in Russia, is named Drepanoistodus iommii. It’s part of the conodont species, an “extinct clade of marine vertebrates” from the Middle Ordovician geological period.

In the etymology section of the research paper, which was published via the European Journal of Taxonomy, the scientists write, “Named in honor of legendary guitarist Tony Iommi, founding member of heavy metal band Black Sabbath.”

Last month, another team of scientists announced that they’d named three newly discovered fossils after the band Gojira. Meanwhile, Metallica previously inspired the name of a deep-sea crustacean, and a venomous snake species was named after frontman James Hetfield.

Madonna releases ‘Madame X’ companion soundtrack, reveals acting regrets on ‘The Tonight Show’

October 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Madonna‘s new documentary that captures her Madame X tour is now streaming on Paramount+. But if you don’t have Paramount+, you can still experience it with your ears.

Madame X — Music from the Theater Xperience, a companion soundtrack to the film, is now available on all digital download and streaming platforms. The soundtrack and the film were both recorded in January of 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. In addition to live performances of songs from Madonna’s Madame X album, the soundtrack features live versions of hits like “Like a Prayer,” “Frozen” and “Vogue.”

Here’s the full track listing:

“Intro”
“God Control”
“Dark Ballet”
“Human Nature”
“Vogue”
“I Don’t Search I Find”
“American Life”
“Batuka”
“Fado Pechincha” (featuring Gaspar Varela)
“Killers Who Are Partying”
“Crazy”
“Welcome To My Fado Club”
“Medellin”
“Extreme Occident”
“Breathwork”
“Frozen”
“Come Alive”
“Future”
“Like A Prayer”
“I Rise”

In other Madonna news, during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday night, she talked about her upcoming biopic, explaining, “The reason I’m doing it is a bunch of people have tried to write movies about me, but they’re always men…there’s nobody on this planet that can write or direct or make a movie about me better than me and that is just the truth!”

Madonna also revealed that she turned down the chance to play the role of Catwoman in Batman Returns — which she says she regretted — and the lead in Showgirls, which she didn’t regret. Her biggest regret, however, was turning down a role in The Matrix, which she calls “one of the best movies ever made.”

“I wanted to kill myself!” she told Jimmy of the choice.

Måneskin premieres new single, “MAMMAMIA”

October 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Mamma mia, Måneskin has a new song.

The latest offering from the buzzy Italian rockers is called “MAMMAMIA” — all one word, as opposed to the ABBA classic. While ABBA was singing about a devastating break-up in their song, Måneskin’s “MAMMAMIA” has a very different vibe, thanks to lyrics like “Spit your love on me” and “They ask me why I’m so hot/’cause I’m italiano.”

You can listen to “MAMMAMIA” now via digital outlets.

“MAMMAMIA” follows Måneskin’s breakout singles “Beggin'” and “I Wanna Be Your Slave.” “Beggin’,” a cover of a Four Seasons song, hit number one on Billboard‘s Alternative Airplay chart this week.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown + Walker Hayes among the performers set for CMT Artists of the Year special

October 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

CMT has announced its full lineup of performers for the upcoming CMT Artists of the Year special, which will honor the accomplishments of some of the genre’s most prominent artists.

Luke Combs, Gabby Barrett and Kane Brown — all honorees in this year’s show — will take the stage during the event. But that’s not all: Two more honorees will feature in exciting cross-genre collaborations.

Kelsea Ballerini will deliver a remote performance with pop superstar group The Jonas Brothers, who are her current tour mates. Also on deck is a world-premiere duet between R&B group Boyz II Men and Pentatonix’s Kevin Olusola, who are performing in tribute to Chris Stapleton.

In addition to the five 2021 CMT Artists of the Year honorees, the show will celebrate Randy Travis as this year’s Artist of a Lifetime, and Mickey Guyton as the Breakout Artist of the Year. Mickey will perform during the show, along with singer-songwriter Yola.

Plus, the show will spotlight one of this year’s breakout viral hits, as Walker Hayes gives the awards show world premiere of his smash hit, “Fancy Like.”

The 2021 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony will air live on CMT from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The event takes place next Wednesday, October 13 at 9 p.m. ET.

Ed Sheeran reveals Cherry Seaborn cursed at him when he proposed

October 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Ed Sheeran is known for having a way with words when it comes to expressing romance. However, when he got on one knee to ask Cherry Seaborn to marry him, he almost didn’t know what to say because of her hilarious reaction.

Speaking to the Swedish talk show Skavlan on Friday, the “Perfect” singer revealed what actually happened when he popped the big question. “I remember getting down on one knee and her just being [gasps as he makes a wide eyed, panicked stare] and I was like, ‘Will you… marry me?’ And she was like, ‘Are you f****** JOKING?!'” Ed recalled.

He then added with a laugh, while mimicking the terrified expression he had at the time, “I just remember there was a long silence and I just went, ‘Please?'”

The “Shape of You” singer revealed that his wife’s reaction may have been due, in part, to her parents being unmarried because they didn’t think marriage was anything important, which meant Ed walked into the proposal “not knowing if she was going to say ‘Yes.'”

“That is the most human I have ever felt. The most. Because in my career, sometimes… I’ll be like, ‘Can I do this?’ And people will be just like, ‘Yep!’ You kinda get to a certain point where it becomes normal,” explained Sheeran, 30. “Then you are in a situation where you are literally on your knees being like, [‘Will you marry me?’]. And it’s such a huge life decision someone has to make in the blink of an eye.”

“Thankfully, she did say yes,” Ed grinned, before revealing, “This is the first time I’ve ever told this story!”

The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lyra Antarctica, last summer.

Tears for Fears announce new album after 17-year hiatus

October 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

It’s been 17 years since Tears for Fears have released new music but on Thursday, the English rockers confirmed they have a new album on the way. The “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” singers revealed that their seventh studio album, named The Tipping Point, is due out early next year.

“‘The Tipping Point.’ out feb 25, 2022,” the band tweeted, along with a link to a video for the title track, which is about the grief of watching someone you love lose a long battle with disease.

Tears for Fears, comprised of members Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, last released new music in 2004 with their sixth studio album, Everybody Loves a Happy Ending, which fans waited nine years to hear following their 1995 album Raoul and the Kings of Spain.

Of their reunion, Curt Smith says, “When you’ve known each other as long as we have, and have worked together as long as we have, there’s a bond there that becomes familial…It’s the kind of bond that you can’t really break. It can fall apart at times. You separate for periods, which I also think is healthy, really. But in the end, we always seem to find each other again.”

You can pre-order The Tipping Point on the official Tears for Fears website.

The Weeknd named Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations World Food Programme

October 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The Weeknd has an important new job.

The chart-topping star has been named a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme, which provides food assistance to over 100 million people in more than 80 countries annually. In his new role, the singer, born Abel Tesfaye, will use his platform to advocate for ending global hunger.

“The U.N. World Food Programme is doing urgent and important work to change and save lives on a daily basis and I feel passionately about addressing world hunger and helping people in need,” said the Canadian artist in a statement. “Our partnership is an authentic extension of all our efforts and intentions to help those in need and bring an end to so much suffering.”

The Weeknd has already been a huge supporter of the WFP. Not long ago, he donated $1 million to the organization’s relief efforts in Ethiopia, his parents’ home country.

The WFP’s executive director said in a statement that the Weeknd’s “compassion and commitment to helping the world’s hungriest people is truly inspirational.”

Maybe this is why The Weeknd’s been spotted with Angelina Jolie lately. The actress is a former U.N. goodwill ambassador and current U.N. special envoy.

Gloria and Emilio Estefan share their heartbreaking stories of fleeing Cuba as children

October 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

On the newest episode of their Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk, Gloria and Emilio Estefan shared their heartbreaking stories about fleeing Cuba as young children when Fidel Castro‘s coup threatened their lives.

“I left Cuba when I was literally two and a half years old. In May of 1960 I was brought to the U.S. because my father was a police officer for the Cuban government,” Gloria explained. “The night of the coup… My father came home and he told my mother, ‘We’re in trouble.'”

The singer said her father and grandfather, the latter an army commander, were arrested for their ties to the previous government. Both were jailed, but after they were released a few months after, they arranged to flee the country.

“They knew who Fidel Castro was, what was coming,” Estefan recalled.

Gloria said she still has the round-trip Pan American air ticket she was given to fly from Cuba to the U.S.

Emilio then opened up about his memories of leaving the only country he’s ever known, saying, “I was 11 years old when they came to my house looking for dollars because Castro decided to change the money.”

Emilio said he cried himself to sleep that night because of the terrifying search, even though Castro’s forces found nothing. His family was able to escape four years later, when he was “almost military age.”

“My mom’s family was from Spain,” he explained. “One of the hardest things for me is when my grandfather and uncles gave me a photograph and said, ‘You better remember me because you will never see me again.’… I never saw them again.”

The couple also shed light on Cuba’s humanitarian crisis, where they said protests over shortages of food and medicine are being met with military force.

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