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Ringo Starr teams up with foster youth organization for “Let’s Change the World” music video

September 28, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Ringo Starr has debuted a music video for his uplifting new song “Let’s Change the World,” the lead track from the former Beatles drummer’s recently released Change the Word EP.

The clip features scenes that Starr shot with a variety of children, teens and young adults at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hills Park at the site of Ringo’s Peace Sculpture, and on a soundstage.

The video was created in collaboration with Kids in the Spotlight (KITS), a nonprofit organization that offers young people in the foster care system the chance to make films that tell their stories, giving them the opportunity for healing and growth while preparing them for potential future job opportunities.

Many of the young people in the KITS program contributed their ideas for the video and also participated or assisted in the clip’s directing, lighting, choreography and photography.

The video shows the young people dancing, singing, flashing peace signs and playing instruments, and the clip also features images and footage that illustrate the song’s message of helping make the planet a better place in the face of pollution, global warming and social unrest.

“I wanted to make this video with kids because they are our future and this is for them,” Ringo says in a statement. “They deserve clean water and fresh air. I believe we should leave this planet in better shape than we found it for our kids, and right now we are not doing that…We have got to change, and I believe we can. Peace and love.”

Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, who co-wrote “Let’s Change the World” with his band mate Joseph Williams, also appears in the clip.

The Change the World EP is available now on CD, cassette and digital formats. A 10-inch vinyl version will be released on November 19.

Mickey Guyton calls Carrie Underwood an “angel” for gifting her son a piano

September 28, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Mickey Guyton still can’t get over the gift that Carrie Underwood gave her son.

Over the summer, Mickey shared a video of her seven-month-old son Grayson playing a baby grand piano sent to him by the superstar.

“I swear that woman is an angel sent from heaven,” Mickey praises to CMT, adding that he “loves” the toy. “I just couldn’t believe that she thought of him like that.”

The new mom says that her baby already is a fan of music, a bond that started forming long before he was born, as Mickey was pregnant with him while recording her debut album, Remember Her Name.

“When I put him to bed at night, I’ll sing him a lullaby and that’s what always calms him and then he goes right to sleep,” she describes.

The singer also says that she would be supportive if Grayson were to one day follow in her footsteps and enter the music industry — but she would advise him to have a backup plan.

“I would definitely support him. If it’s in your DNA to do something like that. If music is your passion, then do it, and I 100 percent support him,” she states. “Dreams are dreams.”

Remember Her Name is available now.

BTS will finally return to the U.S. stage in November

September 28, 2021 by WDNY Radio

BTS will finally be reunited with their beloved ARMY — at least, the North American branch of it — in November, as they perform four in-person shows at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium.

BTS Permission to Dance On Stage — LA will take place November 27, November 28, December 1, and December 2. This will be the group’s first chance to perform live for their fans since their 2019 world tour. Since the pandemic, BTS has spoken many times about how upset they’ve been about the fact that they haven’t been able to connect with their fans in person.

Fans who bought VIP tickets to the group’s canceled 2020 Map of the Soul tour will get first access to presale tickets for the new shows.

For fans who can’t get to L.A., BTS will also do a livestream concert, BTS Permission to Dance On Stage, on October 24.

You can register for the presale now through October 2 at 6 p.m. PT via Ticketmaster. Here is the schedule for who can get tickets when:

10/5 3pm PT Day 1 – VIP Purchasers: MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR PRESALE
10/6 3pm PT Day 2 – Ticket Purchasers: MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR PRESALE
10/7 3pm PT Day 3 – BTS GLOBAL OFFICIAL FANCLUB ARMY MEMBERSHIP PRESALE
10/8 3pm PT Day 4 – General Verified Fan Presale
10/9 3pm PT Day 5 – General Public Onsale

Celine Dion-approved documentary about her life and career now in production

September 28, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Perhaps as a response to the quasi biopic Aline, which is hitting theaters in 2022, Celine Dion has authorized the production of a documentary about her life and career.

The documentary from Oscar-nominated director Irene Taylor will be “the definitive feature” about Celine, and has the diva’s “full participation and support.” It will follow her “incredible” life story and include all her career highlights.

“I’ve always been an open book with my fans, and with her sensitivity and thoughtful creativity I think that Irene will be able to show everyone a part of me that they haven’t seen before,” Celine says in a statement. “I know she’ll tell my story in the most honest and heartfelt way.”

“Going on this journey with a legendary artist such as Celine Dion is an extraordinary opportunity for me as a filmmaker,” adds Taylor. “Having access to examine her life and inimitable career, will allow me to create a multifaceted portrait of an iconic, global superstar, which I look forward to sharing with the world.”

Celine will kick off her new residency show at Resorts World Las Vegas on November 5. She’s set to resume her Courage world tour in 2022.

As previously reported, Aline is a French movie that’s a thinly veiled biopic of Celine. Its director, writer and star, Valerie Lemercier, claims Celine’s French manager signed off on the film, but told her that Celine didn’t want to read the script.

Miguel and wife Nazanin Mandi split after 17 years together

September 28, 2021 by WDNY Radio

After almost two decades together, Miguel and actress/model Nazanin Mandi have separated.

A rep for the couple confirmed the news to People stating, “After 17 years together, Miguel and Nazanin Mandi have decided to separate and have been for some time now. The couple both wish each other well.”

It was not specified how long the pair had been apart or what led to the split.

Miguel and Mandi, both 35, dated for 10 years before getting engaged in 2016. They tied the knot in November 2018. The couple has no children.

Following news of the split, the “Adorn” singer took to his Instagram Story to share a thought-provoking message.

“What do you desire? Have certainty and clear intention about your desire,” the post read. “Clarity is key…Only take action on things that relate to, and excite positive emotion to your desire.”

Mandi also shared a cryptic message to her page, which read, “Someone once said: ‘You know you have a big heart when you feel bad for doing what’s best for you.’ And I felt that.”

Lil Nas X shares a cheeky message to his haters as 11 ’Montero’ tracks debut on ’Billboard’ Hot 100

September 28, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Lil Nas X is taking a victory lap after his debut album Montero bowed in second place on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

He took to Twitter on Monday to celebrate that three of his songs have taken up residency in the BillboardHot 100’s top 10: “Industry Baby,” “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and “That’s What I Want” at numbers two, nine and 10, respectively. But he also shared a special message to the people who helped him become the man he is today — and that includes his haters.

“Let’s f****** goooooooooo!,” he tweeted out in all caps. “Thank u to my fans ily! And to my haters, s**k my f****** d***!” He closed the tweet with a butterfly and two red heart emojis.

Overall, 11 tracks off the Montero album are charting on the Billboard Hot 100: “Scoop” featuring Doja Cat at 42, “Dolla Sign Slime” with Megan Thee Stallion at 47, “Dead Right Now” at 72, “Tales of Dominica” at 86, “One of Me” with Elton John at 88, “Lost in the Citadel” at 90, “Sun Goes Down” at 91 and “Am I Dreaming” featuring Miley Cyrus at 97.

He responded to that by tweeting, “wow i just became the first one hit wonder of all time to have 11 songs on billboard all at once.”

Lil Nas X is also shaking up two other charts: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs. “Industry Baby” dominates both lists at number one.

Britney Spears says new documentary about her is “not true”

September 28, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Don’t believe everything you see when it comes to the new New York Times documentary Controlling Britney Spears, because according to the pop star herself, it’s “not true.”

On Monday, Britney seemingly addressed that particular documentary in a lengthy Instagram post accompanied by a video of herself dressing in all white and posing for the camera.

“It’s really crazy guys … I watched a little bit of the last documentary and I hate to inform you but a lot of what you heard is not true !!!,” the caption began, according to Page Six.

However, later that evening it appears the “Toxic” singer edited the caption, removing the claim that it’s not true and replacing it with, “I must say I scratched my head a couple of times !!!”

In both versions, the 39-year-old went on to express her disapproval of the project and the images selected, sarcastically adding, “wow they used the most beautiful footage of me in the world.”

Britney’s post comes after her lawyer, Matthew Rosengart, filed a document asserting that information in a new documentary is further evidence that Britney’s father, Jamie Spears, be immediately removed as her conservator.

The new FX/Hulu/New York Times documentary Controlling Britney Spears discusses the claim that Mr. Spears and a security firm he hired secretly bugged Britney’s bedroom and recorded her conversations with her boyfriend, her kids and her former lawyer, and also monitored her phone, email and text conversations.

In a statement to ABC News, Rosengart says that the alleged monitoring is a “striking example of the deprivation of [Britney’s] civil liberties,” and adds that if her bedroom was indeed bugged, it “corroborates so much of her compelling, poignant testimony.”

“Mr. Spears,” says Rosengart, “has crossed unfathomable lines.”

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Report: Britney Spears writes that new documentary about her is “not true,” then amends the caption

September 28, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Don’t believe everything you see when it comes to the new FX/Hulu/New York Times documentary Controlling Britney Spears, because according to the pop star herself, it’s “not true.”

On Monday, Britney seemingly addressed that particular documentary in a lengthy Instagram post accompanied by a video of herself dressing in all white and posing for the camera.

“It’s really crazy guys … I watched a little bit of the last documentary and I hate to inform you but a lot of what you heard is not true !!!,” the caption began, according to Page Six.

However, later that evening, Page Six reports that Britney seemingly edited the caption, removing the “not true” claim and replacing it with, “I must say I scratched my head a couple of times !!!”

Britney added, “I really try to disassociate myself from the drama…that’s the past !!!” She also sarcastically criticized the way she was portrayed, writing, “can the dialogue get any classier?” and “wow they used the most beautiful footage of me in the world.”

Controlling Britney Spears presents the claim that Britney’s father Jamie Spears and a security firm he hired secretly bugged Britney’s bedroom and recorded her conversations with her boyfriend, her kids and her former lawyer, and also monitored her phone, email and text conversations.

In a statement to ABC News, Britney’s lawyer Matthew Rosengart said that the alleged monitoring is a “striking example of the deprivation of [Britney’s] civil liberties,” and added, “Mr. Spears has crossed unfathomable lines.”

Rosengart also filed a new legal document explaining that the documentary is further evidence that Mr. Spears should immediately be removed as Britney’s conservator.

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Trisha Yearwood jokes Garth Brooks won her heart with frozen pizza

September 28, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Best-selling author Trisha Yearwood releases her fourth cookbook today, complete with a foreword by her superstar husband, Garth Brooks.

The first time Trisha cooked for Garth, she confesses she made a Fettuccine Alfredo so heavy he needed a nap immediately afterwards. But the first time Garth cooked for her, it was pretty much love at first bite.

“I went to visit him in Oklahoma, and he asked me if I wanted pizza. I don’t think I’ve ever told this story,” Trisha reveals. “And I said, ‘Yeah, that’d be great.”

“And so he goes into the kitchen and he comes back with — first of all, they were the two for five dollar pizzas, which is fine. He still likes those,” she laughs. “He does. He came back with a pizza for him and a pizza for me. And I’m like, ‘I’m probably just gonna marry him. This is probably gonna happen…'”

“I did not eat my whole pizza, but he did eat his whole pizza, and some of my pizza,” she adds. “It was just really sweet.”

Since then, Trisha’s nicknamed her husband Gartha Stewart, he’s so good in the kitchen.

“He makes a hot pasta salad that I love,” she tells ABC Audio. “He’s got kind of a famous breakfast bowl in the second book that he makes a lot. He just made that for my birthday a couple weeks ago.”

“You know, he’ll get in there and do whatever you need,” she says. “If you want him to cook and take it over, he’ll take it over.”

Trisha’s Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends & Family is available now and includes 125 recipes from the host of Food Network’s Trisha’s Southern Kitchen and her sister, Beth Yearwood Bernard.

Olivia Rodrigo talks navigating fame “one step at a time”

September 28, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Rodrigo is taking her sudden rise to fame “one step at a time.”

The “good 4 u” singer discusses her newfound celebrity in a new cover story with Vogue Singapore.

“It can be really tough on your mental health…” she says. “I’m grateful for the people who like me for me, and keep me separated from all the noise and tabloids or what people are saying about me on social media. That’s always been a top priority.”

“It’s funny how recognition changes everything and also changes nothing in your life,” the 18-year-old adds. “The problems I was having a year ago are still the problems I’m having now, and things that brought me joy a year ago are still the things that bring me joy now. It’s just another aspect of life that you need to learn how to deal with, but it doesn’t change who you are as a person.”

Olivia says one of the most surprising things about fame is finding out who was “genuinely supportive” of her career and who wasn’t, but she leans on her “amazing friends and family” to keep her grounded. That includes her parents.

“They always say, ‘We are so proud of you and all these achievements are incredible, but we would be equally proud of you if you were in school in your hometown,'” she says. “They’re the best and that’s a really important attitude to have.”

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