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50th anniversary of John Lennon’s “Imagine” celebrated with lyric projections, billboards around the world

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

In celebration of today’s 50th anniversary of the release of John Lennon‘s classic solo album, Imagine, and his enduring peace anthem of the same name, a segment of the song’s lyrics has been projected digitally on buildings and structures in select cities around the world.

The lyrical phrase “IMAGINE ALL THE PEOPLE LIVING LIFE IN PEACE” has appeared as a digital projection in London on the Houses of Parliament and St. Paul’s Cathedral; in Lennon’s hometown of Liverpool, U.K., on the Liver Building and the Museum of Liverpool; and on remnants of the Berlin Wall in Germany.

The lyrics also have been posted on billboards in New York City’s Times Square, and in Tokyo near the historic Nihonbashi bridge.

Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, whom John credited with co-writing the song’s lyrics, said about the projections, “John would have loved this. ‘Imagine’ embodied what we believed together at the time. We are still together now and we still believe this. The sentiment is just as important now as when it was written and released 50 years ago.”

As previously reported, a number of events and activities have been planned today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Imagine album and song. As part of the celebration, John and Yoko’s experimental 1971 film Imagine will be screened today at 2:30 p.m. ET at select theaters or online for free. Fans also will be able to check out the movie, which was restored and re-released in 2018, at Amazon Prime’s music-themed streaming service The Coda Collection.

Also, U.K. radio presenter Tim Burgess will host a special edition of his popular Tim’s Twitter Listening Party at the same time as the Imagine film screenings.

Visit JohnLennon.com to find out more details about the various planned commemorations.

Rick Ross, Jeezy, Gucci Mane and more to perform on the Legendz of the Streetz tour

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The biggest hip-hop tour of the year is kicking off at the end of September. featuring Rick Ross, Jeezy, Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz.

The Legendz of the Streetz tour begins September 30 in August, GA with special guests Fabolous, Lil Kim, Trina and Boosie Badazz. Eleven dates were announced Wednesday through October 22 in Memphis. Tour cities include Atlanta, Houston, Miami, New Orleans and Baltimore, with more dates to be announced later.

“You don’t want to miss out on the most anticipated hip-hop tour in HISTORY #LegendzoftheStreetzTour ft. me and industry heavyweights,” Ross wrote on Instagram. “Get your tickets and meet us in the building. We about to go crazy with this one!!”

The Boss also posted a photo of him with Gucci laughing and carrying bottles of champagne, with the comment, “Funny how we came up @laflare1017. Now it’s 7 figure tours to FEED THE STREETS #LegendzoftheStreetz Tour.”

La Flare wrote, “The most important tour in rap history #LegendsOfTheStreets get ya tix and make sure you pull up on Wop and the Gang.”

Ticket for all shows are now on sale on the We Are Live Entertainment website.

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Papa Roach premieres new single, “Kill the Noise”

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Papa Roach has premiered a new single called “Kill the Noise.”

The track, which is available now for digital download, is accompanied by a rowdy video that finds Jacoby Shaddix and company rocking out while confined by a wire fence. You can watch that streaming now on YouTube.

“It’s easy to get caught up in some of that static inside your mind — we all tangle with that demon,” Shaddix says. “For us, ‘Kill the Noise’ brings some straight-up heavy music catharsis, a reminder to find that moment of peace from the noise.”

“Kill the Noise” follows the August premiere of the single “Swerve,” which features FEVER 333‘s Jason Aalon Butler and rapper Sueco. Both tracks are set to appear on the upcoming new Papa Roach album, the follow-up to 2019’s Who Do You Trust?

Meanwhile, you can catch Papa Roach live this fall playing headlining shows, festivals and opening for Breaking Benjamin.

New Eric Clapton live album/video featuring intimate performance recorded during lockdown due in November

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Eric Clapton will release a new live album and video called The Lady in the Balcony: Lockdown Sessions on November 12 that features the guitar legend playing a mostly acoustic set with select members of his touring band.

The intimate performance was recorded at the Cowdray House country mansion in West Sussex, U.K., with no audience except for Clapton’s wife, Melia. The show featured Eric performing some of his best-known original songs, several blues classics and covers of two memorable Peter Green-era Fleetwood Mac tunes: “Black Magic Woman” and “Man of the World.”

Slowhand was joined for the performance by bassist Nathan East, drummer Steve Gadd and keyboardist Chris Stainton.

Lady in the Balcony, which you can pre-order now, will be available as a DVD/CD or Blu-ray/CD set, a 4K UHD/Blu-ray collection, a two-LP set pressed on yellow vinyl, as digital video and audio versions, and as a Deluxe Edition package featuring the DVD, Blu-ray and CD housed in a 40-page hardback photo book. In addition, a standalone CD version will be sold exclusively at Target.

Among the classic songs from Clapton’s back catalog featured on Lady in the Balcony are “After Midnight,” “Bell Bottom Blues,” “Layla” and “Tears in Heaven.”

The performance was organized after Clapton’s May 2021 concerts at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here’s the full track list of Lady in the Balcony: Lockdown Sessions:

“Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out”
“Golden Ring”
“Black Magic Woman”
“Man of the World”
“Kerry”
“After Midnight”
“Bell Bottom Blues”
“Key to the Highway”
“River of Tears”
“Rock Me Baby”
“Believe in Life”
“Going Down Slow”
“Layla”
“Tears in Heaven”
“Long Distance Call”
“Bad Boy”
“Got My Mojo Working”

Stevie Wonder to headline ‘Global Citizen Live’ concert September 25 in LA

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Stevie Wonder has been added to the list of stars performing around the world during the 24-hour series of Global Citizen Live concerts on September 25.

The 25-time Grammy winner will headline the Los Angeles concert, which will also feature H.E.R., Chloe X Halle and many more.

“It is again my pleasure and honor to join with all of the artists who are using their gift of song to celebrate the Global Citizens’ event by doing our part in working against global warming, starvation and singing for equality around the world,” Wonder said in a statement.

It was also announced Thursday that Nile Rodgers & Chic will perform at the Global Citizen Live concert in London

“I see ‘Global Citizen Live’ as a megaphone that can point the power of the people directly at those with the ability to make the worldwide, systemic changes needed to protect the most vulnerable people and to defend our planet,” Rodgers said. “It’s our job to cry out when promises aren’t fulfilled. We want to encourage our leaders to ensure there are good times ahead for everyone.”

As previously reported, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and Meek Mill will be among the artists performing at the New York City concert.

In addition to the LA, London and New York concerts, shows also will be simultaneously held on September 25 in Paris; Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; Sydney, Australia; and Lagos, Nigeria.

ABC News Live will broadcast the full event starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on September 25. Tickets for Paris, New York City, and Los Angeles can be earned by taking action at GlobalCitizenLive.org.

The goal of Global Citizen Live is to encourage people to call upon world leaders, philanthropists and politicians to prioritize vaccine equality, climate change and famine.

Watch all three of Elton John and Lil Nas X’s new UberEats commercials

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Lil Nas X: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET; Elton: George Pimentel/WireImage

When Elton John announced Wednesday that he was going to be in an UberEats commercial with Lil Nas X, we didn’t expect to get three separate commercials — and three sets of fabulous costumes, to boot.

Each ad is part of UberEats’ ongoing “Tonight I’ll Be Eating” campaign, in which celebrities detail what they’ve ordered and had delivered via the online platform. The first one, “Rides,” shows Elton riding a coin-operated kiddie rocket ride, while Nas is on a similar one in the shape of a horse.

After each singer describes their food order, Elton asks Nas to loan him some money to gets his ride started, but Nas doesn’t understand him because Elton uses the British slang words for money: “bones,” “lolly” and “bangers and mash.”

Finally, an exasperated Elton says, “I don’t have any money!” to which Nas responds, in a British accent, “You don’t LOOK broke!”

The second clip, “Mayo vs. Ketchup,” features Elton announcing that he’s ordered a club sandwich with fries, with mayo on the side. Nas, who’s sitting in a clump of flowers wearing a Louis XIV-style wig and playing a sitar — because why not? — responds, “Mayonnaise? On fries?” Elton responds, “A little judgy, don’t you think?” to which Nas adds, “That’s weird.”

The third clip, “Legendary Looks,” features Nas dressed in the multi-colored spangled feather outfit Elton wore on The Muppet Show, while Elton’s wearing a pink cowboy outfit like the ones Nas wore while promoting his song “Old Town Road.”

“You look amazing!” gushes Elton.

“No, YOU look amazing,” responds Nas.

“Thank you,” replies Elton.

“Thank you,” says Nas. They go back and forth before Elton finally says, “You’re welcome.”

As previously reported, Elton and Nas have recorded a duet with will appear on both their upcoming albums.

Machine Gun Kelly earns first RIAA Platinum album with ‘Tickets to My Downfall’

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

A whole lot of people bought tickets to Machine Gun Kelly‘s Downfall.

The rapper-turned-rocker’s 2020 punk-influenced album Tickets to My Downfall has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. It’s the first MGK record to achieve that feat, which recognizes one million units certified.

“As of today, Tickets to My Downfall is officially our first album to go platinum,” Kelly tweeted Wednesday evening.

The news comes at a fitting time, as Kelly is launching a U.S. headlining tour in support of Tickets to My Downfall Thursday in Minneapolis.

Meanwhile, Kelly just premiered a brand-new song, “Papercuts,” in August. He’s performing the tune alongside his Tickets to My Downfall producer Travis Barker at this Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards.

“Papercuts” is the lead single off the upcoming Machine Gun Kelly album Born with Horns, which will also be produced by Barker.

“I am so honored”: Carly Pearce reacts to CMA nominations

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Carly Pearce has crossed a major career threshold with her two nominations at the 2021 CMA Awards.

Carly is nominated for the first time for Female Vocalist of the Year, alongside Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Gabby Barrett and Ashley McBryde.

She’s also a first-time nominee for the coveted Album of the Year award for her critically acclaimed 29. Carly’s the only woman in nominated the category, a point she acknowledged in a celebratory post after the nominations were unveiled.

“ALBUM OF THE YEAR NOMINEE. To see 29 recognized like this, it blows me away,” she writes on Twitter. “To be the only woman in the category, well, that speaks to the hunger people have for real life… even when it’s the tough stuff.”

“To be included this year with so many incredible peers and vocalists makes me feel like people can hear the truth I try to carry in my voice. I am so honored,” she adds of her Female Vocalist of the Year nod.

Carly took home her first CMA win in 2020 for Musical Event of the Year for “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” featuring Lee Brice.

The CMA Awards air on November 10 on ABC.

Kanye West simultaneously tops Billboard’s songwriters and producers charts

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Kanye West has found himself in charge of two other Billboard charts, thanks to his new album, Donda.

For the first time in his career, the “Stronger” rapper simultaneously leads the Hot 100 Songwriters and Hot 100 Producers charts. Ye is both a co-producer and co-songwriter on the album’s 27 tracks.

This makes Kanye 12th artist to accomplish the feat and one of four acts to achieve the feat this year, including Dan Nigro, Finneas and J. Cole.

West also leads a third chart, the Billboard 200. As previously reported, Donda is the biggest release of 2021 after moving a jaw-dropping 309,000 units in its first week. Yeezy’s album was streamed 357.39 million times, the largest number of any album this year, and sold 37,000 physical copies.

He also could be making his way atop the Hot 100, with his track “Hurricane” blowing into the top ten, currently resting in sixth place. Another Donda track, “Jail,” is hovering at number 10.

“Off the Grid” and “Ok Ok” follow behind at number 11 and 12, respectively, while “Junya” and “Moon” debut at number 16 and 17, respectively.

Ye has one other track in the top 20, with “Praise God” in the 20th spot.

Stevie Wonder to headline Global Citizen Live concert in LA; London lineup also revealed

September 9, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The worldwide 24-hour Global Citizen Live concert, taking place September 25 in various cities, has announced its lineups for shows in Los Angeles and London.

The L.A. concert will be headlined by Stevie Wonder and will take place at the Greek Theatre. The event also will feature Queen collaborator Adam Lambert, Demi Lovato, OneRepublic, H.E.R., The Lumineers and more. Tickets are available now at GlobalCitizenLive.la.

In a statement, Wonder says, “It is again my pleasure and honor to join with all of the artists who are using their gift of song to celebrate the Global Citizens’ event by doing our part in working against global warming, starvation and singing for equality around the world…We Are The Village!!!”

The London show’s lineup includes Duran Duran, disco legends Nile Rodgers & CHIC and dance diva Kylie Minogue.

In addition, Elton John has been confirmed to perform in Paris, joining previously announced artists Ed Sheeran, Black Eyed Peas, Charlie Puth and Doja Cat.

Also as previously announced, the lineup for the New York part of the show includes Cyndi Lauper, Jennifer Lopez, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Alessia Cara and more.

Performances by Green Day, Metallica, Ricky Martin, Usher, Lorde and BTS will take place at as-yet-unannounced locations.

The other cities hosting Global Citizen shows are Sydney, Australia; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Lagos, Nigeria.

ABC News Live will broadcast the full event starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on September 25, with a highlights show scheduled to air on ABC on September 26 at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets for Paris, New York City, and Los Angeles can be earned by taking action at GlobalCitizenLive.org.

The goal of Global Citizen Live is to encourage people to call upon world leaders, philanthropists and politicians to prioritize vaccine equality, climate change and famine.

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