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The Go-Go’s reschedule postponed West Coast concerts for March

January 25, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October, The Go-Go’s had planned to ring in the New Year with a series of five West Coast shows in late December and early January, but those concerts were postponed after someone associated with the band tested positive for COVID-19.

Now, the veteran all-female group has announced new dates for the postponed run of gigs, most of which will take place at different venues than those lined up for the originally scheduled shows.

The new trek kicks off with a March 24 show in San Francisco at The Masonic, where the original series of concerts was supposed to have launched on December 28. The Go-Go’s then will play on March 25 in Reno, Nevada, at the Grand Theatre; March 27 in Temecula, California, at the Pechanga Theatre; March 28 in Anaheim, California, at the House of Blues; and March 31 in San Diego at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

In addition, a special hometown show in Los Angeles will be announced at a later date.

Tickets for the new concerts will go on sale to the general public this Friday, January 28, at 10 a.m. PT, while Go-Go’s fan club and local pre-sales will be available starting on Thursday, January 27, at 10 a.m. PT. Visit GoGos.com/shows for more details.

“We are very pleased to be starting our west coast tour in just a few short weeks,” the group says in a statement. “Because every other band is also looking for venues, we’ve had to alter our routing a little, but we hope our fans will be as happy and excited to see us as we are to see them! Lots of love from The Go-Go’s!”

Queen Latifah reacts to Chris Noth being fired from ‘The Equalizer’, Meagan Good breaks her silence on her divorce, and more

January 25, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Queen Latifah says it is “surreal” that Chris Noth will no longer appear on The Equalizer following sexual assault allegations against him.

“It is such a dicey, delicate situation that requires a great deal of respect,” Latifah told People. “That’s a personal thing that he’s going to have to deal with.” Noth starred as ex-CIA agent William Bishop who was an old friend of Robyn McCall, portrayed by Latifah.

“Chris’ character’s obviously a big part of the show, and it was amazing chemistry, amazing chemistry,” the Emmy winner added. “And my feeling is justice has to prevail, regardless. I just want the right things to be done, you know?

In other news, Meagan Good tells xoNecole.com that divorcing Devon Franklin is “the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced in my life.” After nine years of marriage, the Harlem TV series star and the preacher announced their divorce in December.

“Still grieving, still hurt,” Good added. “It’s going to be a long time, but at the end of the day it has made God, even more, my lover and even more my husband, and even brought our relationship to new depths and new heights so I’m in gratitude for that.”

Finally, Deadline reports that Netflix has won a bidding war for Lee Daniels‘ untitled new film. The Empire TV series co-creator sold his true horror story for $65 million. The film will reunite Daniels and Andra Day, who starred in his 2021 movie, The United States vs. Billie Holiday. The singer earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for the title role.

Day will reportedly play a mother living in Indiana who believes her child has become demonically possessed. The new project will also star Octavia Spencer, Aunjanue Ellis from King Richard, and Glenn Close.

GAYLE announces full headline tour, in addition to dates with AJR and Tate McRae

January 25, 2022 by WDNY Radio

GAYLE‘s limited run of intimate March headline shows in Nashville, Hollywood and New York City sold out immediately, so now she’s announced a more extensive headline tour — as well as her first overseas performance and some shows with “You Broke Me First” singer Tate McRae.

After her March shows, GAYLE will open for Tate in Georgia, Washington, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston from March 25 through April 1. Then, her additional headline dates get underway April 3 in Toronto and run through an April 15 date in San Francisco.

As previously reported, the busy 17-year-old will also support AJR starting April 28 in Dallas, TX and ending May 21 in New York City. Then, on May 30, GAYLE will perform in London. Visit GayleOfficial.com for all the tour details.

GAYLE’s breakthrough hit “abcdefu” has just been certified Gold for sales of half-a-million copies. The song sits at number one on Billboard‘s Global 200 chart and is top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. She just released her new single and video, “ur just horny.”

Ari Lennox is demanding “to be dropped from the labels”

January 25, 2022 by WDNY Radio

One week after being nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist, Ari Lennox is so frustrated with the music industry, she’s demanding “to be dropped from the labels.”

The “Got Me” singer is signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville label which is distributed by Interscope Records. She also tweeted, “I’m done and tired.” Both messages have since been deleted.

Her public frustration follows an update she provided last week saying she only “needed 4 more songs and the album done.” It’s been nearly three years since Lennox released her debut album, Shea Butter Baby, in 2019. Last week Ari also tweeted that she “would love to just fall in love, start a family and live a peaceful life. Maybe perform once a year.”

In November, she traveled to The Netherlands and was arrested at the Amsterdam airport for disturbing the public order. Lennox claimed that she was the victim of racial discrimination.

Ari is featured on Khalid‘s new mixtape, Scenic Drive, and she is scheduled to perform at the Coachella Festival in April.

“21 years of dreams”: Céline Dion posts sweet birthday message to oldest son René-Charles

January 25, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Céline Dion may have postponed the start of her Las Vegas residency and canceled her North American tour dates, but at least there’s one thing she can celebrate: Her eldest son René-Charles turns 21 today, and she’s posted a sweet tribute to him on Instagram.

Captioning a photo of herself holding René-Charles as a newborn as her late husband René Angélil looks on, Céline wrote, “21 years of dreams have already passed. We gave you life…thank you very much for giving us the wonderful gift of becoming your parents. Since that day, I’ve been thriving as I watch you grow.”

“Your intelligence, your generosity, your courage, and your great sensitivity never cease to move me,” she continued. “We guided you from our dreams, by holding your hand. Keep exploring and above all, listen to your heart, knowing that you are always carried by our love, so that now, your own dreams can come true.”

Céline concluded by writing, “Happy Birthday René-Charles! Have fun my darling… We adore you! T.V.E.C. – Dad, Mom, Nelson and Eddy.”

Nelson and Eddy are René-Charles’ brothers — Céline’s younger twin sons — while the letters “T.V.E.C” stands for the French phrase “Tout va être correct,” which means “Everything will be okay.” Reportedly, Céline and her family started using the phrase in 1999, after Angélil, who died in 2016, beat cancer for the first time.

Julian Lennon auctioning NFTs featuring images of John Lennon and Beatles memorabilia he owns

January 25, 2022 by WDNY Radio

John Lennon‘s older son Julian is auctioning off a series of one-of-a-kind NFTs focusing on Beatles-related items from Julian’s personal collection and memorabilia that his late dad gave him.

The “Lennon Connection: The NFT Collection” auction will take place on Monday, February 7, and is being presented by the NFT marketplace YellowHeart in partnership with Julien’s Auctions. The sale will be held live at Julien’s Auction’s Beverly Hills location and online at JuliensAuctions.com.

The NFTs being auctioned, which will be offered as audio/visual collectibles, include images of an Afghan coat that John Lennon wore during the filming of the Magical Mystery Tour special, a black cape that John wore in the Beatles film Help!, three different electric guitars that Julian received as gifts from his father, and a sheet of notes for the recording of “Hey Jude” handwritten by Paul McCartney and featuring some doodles and drawings by Paul.

“As an artist, I have great respect for all that my father accomplished in his career. As a son, I hold dear the good memories I have of my time with him,” Julian says in a statement. “I feel incredibly lucky to live in a day and age where innovation allows me to share such personal pieces of my Lennon family history. Through this NFT collection, I’m able to grant exclusive access to special items that I cherish and carry on the legacy of my father in a new way.”

Some proceeds from the sale will benefit Julian’s White Feather Foundation, and will be used to support the charity’s efforts to help reduce global carbon emissions.

Online bidding on the NFTs began Monday. The auction will end with a live-bidding session that starts at 10 a.m. PT on February 7. Visit JuliensLive.com for more information.

Avril Lavigne has her “favorite word” tattooed on her body three times — guess what it is

January 25, 2022 by WDNY Radio

While Avril Lavigne‘s been working with two of the most-tattooed guys around — Travis Barker and Machine Gun Kelly — she herself isn’t completely inked up. She’s working on it, though, and she does have what she calls her “favorite word” tattooed on herself three times.

Speaking to Inked magazine, Avril explains that she got her first tattoo, the “Sk8er Boi” star, on her wrist around the time of her second album, but only after she asked her big brother if he was O.K. with it. Then, over the next 15 years or so, she got several smaller tattoos.

“I always wanted the half-sleeve, but I was trying to be responsible,” she laughs. “It’s funny, I say that while I have ‘F***’ tattooed on me three times.”

For the record, she’s got “F*** you” on her middle finger, and “Motherf***ing Princess” — a lyric from her song “Girlfriend” — on another finger. Plus, she’s got the word spelled out in block letters on her rib cage.

She adds with a laugh, “It’s my favorite word. Why the f*** not?”

For the record, Avril eventually did get her half-sleeve: A couple of years ago, she met with famed tattoo artist London Reese and asked him to connect her hodgepodge of tats into a music-themed half-sleeve featuring a microphone, roses and music notes.

Avril’s new album Love Sux, which will be released on Barker’s DTA Records label, is due out next month and features MGK, blackbear and Blink 182‘s Mark Hoppus.

Cardi B awarded additional $3 million in lawsuit against YouTube blogger

January 25, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Cardi B awarded additional million in lawsuit against YouTube blogger

After a jury ordered YouTube blogger Tasha K to pay $1.25 million on Monday to Cardi B in a defamation lawsuit for posting false rumors, $1.5 million more in punitive damages was added Tuesday. Plus, Tasha was ordered to pay the “I Like it” rapper’s $1.3 million legal bill, according to Billboard.

Tasha K, born Latasha Kebe, now owes more than $4 million to Cardi. On Tuesday, she was ordered to pay $1 million in punitive damages, while her company Kebe Studios LLC must pay another $500,000.

As previously reported, on Monday a jury sided with the Grammy winner, who accused Tasha K of making false claims that Cardi was a prostitute, had contracted herpes, used drugs, and performed a sex act with a beer bottle, among other accusations.

Kenny Chesney introducing “Everyone She Knows” as next single

January 25, 2022 by WDNY Radio

On Tuesday, Kenny Chesney unveiled the news that the light-hearted “Everyone She Knows” will be his next radio single, following the chart-topping “Knowing You.”

The song tells the tale of a free-spirited woman who’s uninterested in settling down in life as she watches those around her getting married and starting families, the lyrics referencing Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy Onassis as Kenny sings, “she’s stuck between 17/And everyone she knows.”

“I think there’s nothing as awesome as a woman living life the way she wants to. To see someone so in love with life, so in love with the adventure, out there doing it? That’s an incredible thing,” Kenny reflects in a statement. “I know so many women who are their own compass…and this song is for them. Wherever you are, however you are, just love the adventure and don’t worry what people think.”

“Everyone She Knows” marks the fifth single off Kenny’s 2020 album, Here and Now. It will officially be released to radio on February 14.

The superstar is set to launch his Here and Now Tour in April visiting stadiums across the country, beginning on April 23 in Tampa, Florida and wrapping up with a two-night stay at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on August 26 and 27.

Macklemore opens up about his relapse: “It was really painful for myself and for the people who loved me”

January 25, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Macklemore first opened up about his “painful” relapse when speaking last April on Dax Shepard‘s Armchair Expert podcast, but admits he didn’t intend to discuss it at first. The “Thrift Shop” rapper said he felt inspired after hearing Shepard’s own story and hoped that he would help even more people by sharing his recent experience.

“I’m like, ‘You know what? I don’t need to pretend like I’m some perfect dude in recovery.’ I am not at all, and there’s no shame,” he recalled to People.

Macklemore said of his relapse “It was really painful for myself and for the people who loved me. I stopped doing the work” and that the pandemic is what triggered it. “When I have to be still and exist within my own head, that’s where my disease lives,” he explained.

Macklemore, 38, said his family stepped in when he needed them most and helped put him on the path to recovery. The artist touched upon when his father put him in a treatment facility during his 2008 relapse and said, “Getting that help saved my life.”

The Grammy winner says that, while his family does play a role in keeping him accountable, the responsibility falls solely on him. Macklemore and wife Tricia Davis share three children together, six-year-old Sloane, three-year-old Charlotte and Hugo, who is six months.

Although Macklemore says he wanted to get clean when expecting his first child, he notes, “That’s not how this disease works. My kids can’t keep me clean. I have to do the work.”

When talking about addiction and treatment, Macklemore stressed, “I hope that people will come out of the shadows, that the guilt and the shame of the disease of addiction lessen and we don’t feel like we need to hide anymore.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service.

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