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Queen pop-up store to open on London’s Carnaby Street in late September

September 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

A special Queen-themed pop-up store celebrating the band’s five-decade history will open later this month on London’s famed Carnaby Street.

The shop, called Queen The Greatest, will open its doors on Tuesday, September 28, and will close in January 2022. The store will feature variety of limited-edition music releases, apparel collaborations, lifestyle products, jewelry and more, with new items made available and special events scheduled each week.

The two-floor shop will feature areas reflecting different eras in Queen history, including ’70s thrift store, ’80s concert performances and tours, ’90s record store, 2000s DVD tribute and 2010s technological concepts.

The fashion collaborations include unisex T-shirts and sweatshirts from Champion, denim items from Wrangler, and silver and gold jewelry from U.K. jewelry designer Johnny Hoxton.

Proceeds from an exclusive Freddie Mercury T-shirt sold at the store will benefit the Mercury Phoenix Trust AIDS charity founded by Brian May, Roger Taylor and Queen manager Jim Beach.

After September, each upcoming month that the shop is open in 2021 will have a theme reflecting special merch that will go on sale. October is Music Month, November is Art & Design Month, and December is Magic Month.

During October, limited-edition music releases be available at the store, including an exclusive vinyl version of Queen’s Greatest Hits compilation, as well as both new and recent solo releases from May and Taylor.

In November, the shop will be selling special items from Japanese designer Tokolo and a teddy bear from Steiff, as well as offering a first look at an upcoming Queen pinball machine.

December will see the arrival of some magical Queen-themed Christmas items, including a Rubik’s Cube, holiday apparel, cards, wrapping paper and more.

Items from the store also will be available for purchase online.

Nick Jonas celebrates 29th birthday with a giveaway for fans

September 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

In celebration of his 29th birthday on Thursday, Nick Jonas decided to give his fans a gift.

The singer and his tequila company Villa One are giving away a signed, custom Gibson Villa One guitar.

“Being on the road and performing with my brothers again has been amazing,” Nick tells People. “I have been feeling really grateful, so for my birthday, I wanted to do something special for my fans and give them the chance to win an item that represents a couple of things that bring me joy — music and tequila.”

In order to enter, follow Villa One on Instagram and click the link in their bio. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 21.

Meanwhile, the Jonas Brothers are set to release their new song, “Who’s in Your Head,” on Friday.

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Post Malone announces Posty Fest 2021 lineup featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Uzi Vert

September 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Post Malone‘s Posty Fest is back this year and has expanded to two days with a lineup including Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, Roddy Ricch, Tyga and Jack Harlow.

The bill, which Malone revealed Thursday on Instagram, is set to feature over 20 acts performing October 30-31 at AT&T Stadium in Post’s hometown of Arlington, Texas.

The “Rockstar” rapper says that in addition to music, the festival will also offer carnival games, rides, monster trucks, karaoke, giveaways, and much more

Last year, the annual event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, Pharrell Williams, Meek Mill, Jaden Smith, Doja Cat, Rae Sremmurd and Saint Jhn were among the artists who performed.

Tickets for Posty Fest 2021 are now on sale on Seatgeek.com.

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Here’s how Shawn Mendes is supporting youth climate activists

September 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Shawn Mendes is doing his part to fight climate change.

He’s announced that his Shawn Mendes Foundation, in partnership with Future Coalition, will be making a grant to support the Youth Climate Finance Alliance, which helps compensate and provide training for youth climate activists.

Shawn also plans to participate in actions led by the Youth Climate Finance Alliance, including attending virtual training sessions to better his understanding of climate finance.

“I’m excited to join in the climate movement alongside powerful youth climate organizers,” Shawn says in a statement. “Compensating young people for the climate activism work they are doing through the training is so important. We can’t wait to save our planet tomorrow, we need to defend it today and there is no better group leading change than young people.”

Kehlani has a romantic encounter with a female in new “Altar” video

September 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

After announcing earlier this week that her third album, Blue Water Road, will be released in the winter, Kehlani has dropped the first single, “Altar.”

With a video set in an isolated country villa, Kehlani is joined by another female as she sings of romance.

“If I set a flame and I call your name/I’ll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner/We can share a meal your way/And I’ll play you the songs that you used to play,” the two-time Grammy nominee sings.

“Understanding grief and death has been a journey,” Kehlani commented in an emotional post on Instagram. “I’ve gained a lot of angels in my life but the last year has showed me that even after people have passed on, if I choose to, I can have an even closer relationship.”

“I thank my angels, my guides, all those who walk with me for allowing me to see them, feel them, hear them in full,” she continued. “I honor you in all i do. This is my offering. Enjoy. I love you.”

Blue Water Road will be the follow-up to Kehlani’s second album, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart in May 2020.

Blake Shelton announces new Ole Red location in Nashville

September 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Blake Shelton is opening another one of his Ole Red venues in Music City, this time at the Nashville International Airport. Blake announced the good news in a video posted on social media.

“Guaranteed, some of you people are going to be missing your flights,” Blake joked.

Blake, who owns all of the Ole Red locations in conjunction with Ryman Hospitality Properties, is eager to bring Ole Red food and drinks to those traveling in and out of Nashville.

“Folks from around the world come to Nashville lookin’ to have a good time and hear some of the best live music around, and now you can make it double with the Nashville airport venue!” says the singer. “I’m excited to give visitors the best fun, food and music like only Ole Red can provide while they wait for their flight.”

Blake will return next week for Season 21 of The Voice. The season will premiere on Monday, September 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC.

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Keith Urban still tries to impress his late father through his music

September 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Keith Urban‘s father passed away in 2015, but his influence still permeates almost everything Keith does. It was his father who instilled in him a love of country music, and his father whose approval he still seeks today, even though he has been gone for six years.

“I think that fire has burned in me forever, and probably still does,” Keith tells Billboard. “I think I got my dad’s approval long before I thought I had it…but it’s a strong driving force for me to impress my dad. Still, to this day.”

Urban mentions his father in the opening lines of his current single, “Wild Hearts,” which says, “Saw the man in black / Spotlight in the air / Heard a thousand screams / Saw my daddy stare.”

“When you’re five years old and you see your father mesmerized by something — in a way that I don’t think I had seen that gaze come to me — I’m like, ‘I’m going to do that,'” he says.

REO Speedwagon to perform at 2021 Carousel Ball next month benefiting diabetes charities

September 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

REO Speedwagon will be the headlining performer at the 2021 edition of the Carousel Ball charity event, which will be held October 2 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

The benefit raises money for for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and the Children’s Diabetes Foundation.

In addition to REO Speedwagon’s performance, the black-tie affair also include a dinner, silent and live auctions, ward presentations and more. You can purchase tickets at ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org.

The Carousel Ball was founded in 1978 by philanthropist Barbara Davis as a fundraiser for the center and foundation that she established, which focuses on diabetes research, patient support and raising awareness abut the disease.

In other news, REO Speedwagon is currently touring North America in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the band’s classic 1980 album, Hi Infidelity. Most of the dates are headlining shows, although REO also is sharing the bill with Styx at select concerts.

Visit REOSpeedwagon.com to check out the group’s full itinerary.

Baby showers and billboards: Lil Nas X preps for ‘Montero’ album release

September 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Lil Nas X is about to birth an album, so what better way to celebrate than with a baby shower?

The singer, who’s been sporting a fake baby bump to promote Montero, posted a video from the baby shower ahead of Friday’s album drop.

“Spent hours setting up for my baby shower and no one showed up :(,” he captioned the clip on Instagram.

In the video, a blindfolded and pregnant Lil Nas enters the empty backyard festivities, complete with blue decorations, desserts and gifts from his collaborators on the album including Miley Cyrus, Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Elton John and Megan Thee Stallion.

Not long after posting the baby shower video, Lil Nas posted a clip of him “having contractions.”

Lil Nas also unveiled a series of billboards across Los Angeles on Thursday. Made to look like personal injury lawyer ads, one reads, “Are you single, lonely and miserable? You may be entitled to financial compensation!” while another says, “Do you hate Lil Nas X? You may be entitled to financial compensation!”

Each ad directs people to WelcomeToMontero.com.

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“Big Bad Beauty” Megan Thee Stallion launches Revlon makeup line

September 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Megan Thee Stallion is now a cosmetics entrepreneur in partnership with Revlon.

After appearing in glamorous fashion at Monday night’s Met Gala in New York City, the “Hot Girl Summer” rapper’s new Big Bad Beauty makeup line is now on sale.

“The collab comes with an exclusive new palette designed by me and some of my favorite @Revlon products to create the boldest eye looks,” the three-time Grammy winner commented on Instagram. “Go get yours and make sure to tag me and @Revlon in any of the looks you all create!”

Megan also posted a video tutorial on how to apply her makeup.

The “WAP” rapper is up for six BET Hip Hop Awards, including Hip Hop Artist of the Year. Megan will perform at several music festivals this fall, including the Governors Ball on September 25 and Rolling Loud on October 30 — both in New York City.

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