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Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran nominated for Hollywood Music in Media Awards

November 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran and Sara Bareilles are among the nominees for the 2025 Hollywood Music in Media Awards.

Miley and Ed are both nominated in the feature film category, Ed for his song “Drive” from F1 and Miley for “Dream as One” from Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Ed also scored a nod with Shakira in the animated feature film category, for the track “Zoo” from Zootopia 2. They’re competing against HUNTR/X — the voices of EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna — from KPop Demon Hunters, nominated for their smash hit “Golden.” HUNTR/X is also nominated in the onscreen performance category.

Other nominees include Sara and Diane Warren in the documentary film category. Sara is nominated for “Salt then Sour then Sweet” from Come See Me in the Good Light, while Diane is nominated for “Dear Me,” her song with Kesha from Diane Warren: Relentless.

Diane and Kesha are among the performers set for the HMMAs ceremony, taking place Nov. 19 at The Avalon in Hollywood, California.

Watch first official trailer for Michael Jackson biopic

November 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The first glimpse of the big-screen Michael Jackson biopic Michael has been released, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, the son of his brother Jermaine Jackson.

The trailer captures Jafaar as the King of Pop, complete with MJ’s iconic looks. He’s seen executing choreography onstage, shooting music videos for “Thriller” and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” and recording in the studio with Quincy Jones, played by Kendrick Sampson.

Set to arrive in theaters April 24, 2026, “[Michael] gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before,” according to the synopsis. The film follows his journey from the lead of the Jackson 5 “to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world,” the synopsis reads. Highlights from his solo onstage performances will be featured, as well as moments from MJ’s life beyond music.

Also starring in the film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, are Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael, Colman Domingo as MJ’s father, Joe Jackson, and Nia Long as his mother, Katherine Jackson. Kat Graham and Miles Teller play Diana Ross and lawyer John Branca, with Laura Harrier portraying music exec Suzanne de Passe.

Former Squeeze drummer Gilson Lavis dead at 74

November 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Gilson Lavis, former drummer for the band Squeeze, has died. He was 74.

Former Squeeze keyboardist Jools Holland confirmed the news Thursday in a Facebook post, writing, “I’m very sad to report that Gilson Lavis my dear friend and long-standing drummer passed away at his home in Lincolnshire last night.”

Lavis drummed in Squeeze from 1976 to 1982 and again from 1985 to 1992. His tenure with the band included playing on the 1981 album East Side Story, which spawned the signature Squeeze song, “Tempted.”

Lavis later reunited with Holland to play drums in his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Holland had just announced on Oct. 24 that Lavis had retired.

“On behalf of my Orchestra, Squeeze, the many musicians who have worked with and befriended Gilson over the years and all the people he has supported through the AA fellowship, I send our love and sympathy to Nikki and Gilson, his dear wife and son,” Holland writes.

Silversun Pickups announce new album, ’Tenterhooks’

November 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Silversun Pickups have announced a new album called Tenterhooks.

The seventh studio effort from the “Panic Switch” outfit, and their first since 2022’s Physical Thrills, is due out Feb. 6, 2026. Lead single “The Wreckage” is out now.

“We wanted to make a tight record that could fit on one vinyl with five songs on each side,” says frontman Brian Aubert. “To me, it’s an impatient, apprehensive, and more aggressive album.”

“We started recording when the world was changing again,” Aubert continues. “You invariably wonder, ‘What are we headed towards?’ Even if you’re not necessarily writing about it, it bleeds into how you’re feeling and approaching life. We stripped things down and went louder and rawer.”

Along with the album news, SSPU has announced a U.S. tour for 2026, running from Feb. 19 in Santa Ana, California, to May 18 in El Paso, Texas.

Tickets go on sale Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit SilversunPickups.com.

In her next chapter, Kelsea Ballerini ‘sit[s] in parks’ on Mount Pleasant

November 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

There’s a surprise new EP from Kelsea Ballerini coming later in November, with the first song set to drop in a matter of hours.

“i sit in parks. available at midnight,” she shared on Thursday, teasing the new track. “mount pleasant, a six song collection, available November 14.”

Kelsea’s message also includes the Mount Pleasant cover, which shows her running through a field of green. The back adds a swing set, along with the track listing: “I Sit in Parks,” “People Pleaser,” “Emerald City,” “587,” “The Revisionist” and “Check on Your Friends.”

The fifth album from the “Baggage” hitmaker, Patterns, came out a little more than a year ago, on Oct. 25, 2024.

Kings of Leon announce new EP, ‘EP #2’

November 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Kings of Leon have announced a new EP.

The four-track set, dubbed EP #2, is due out Friday. It includes new songs called “All the Little Sheep,” “To Space,” “Pit to the Rind” and “The Wolf.”

Notably, Kings of Leon have never released an EP called EP #1, but the EP #2 cover artwork is decorated with images of cherries similar to the cover of the band’s 2003 debut EP, Holy Roller Novocaine. So perhaps EP #2 is considered a spiritual sequel to Holy Roller Novocaine.

The most recent KoL album is 2024’s Can We Please Have Fun. They’ve followed that with two collaborations with country star Zach Bryan, “Bowery” and “We’re onto Something.”

Kings of Leon will close out 2025 with a New Year’s Eve show in Las Vegas.

ICYMI: Beyoncé, Daniel Caesar, Summer Walker and more

November 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Daniel Caesar has earned his first #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with Son of Spergy. The album, which earned 43,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Oct. 30, tops the list dated Nov. 8. It also dominates the Top R&B Albums chart, and sits at #4 on the Billboard 200 and Top Album Sales charts. The Sampha-assisted track “Rain Down” tops the Hot Gospel Songs chart, becoming his first #1 on the list.

Summer Walker recreates Anna Nicole‘s wedding photo in the cover art for her upcoming album, Finally Over It. She wears a similar wedding dress and stands beside an elderly man, much like Anna standing beside J. Howard Marshall. Finally Over It, the final installment of Summer’s Over It series, arrives on Nov. 14.

Sexyy Red has joined the lineup for the return of Rolling Loud Australia 2026, taking place March 7 in Sydney and March 8 in Melbourne. She joins the first confirmed artist, Gunna, who will be headlining the two-day event. The festival marks the first time Rolling Loud has been in Australia since 2019.

To celebrate the first anniversary of her album Cut Ties, Kiana Ledé has announced its deluxe edition. She revealed guest appearances from Chlöe, Queen Naija and BJ The Chicago Kid. Fans will also be treated to a brand-new bonus track titled “Jury.” Cut Ties (Deluxe) drops on Nov. 21.

Beyoncé may be keeping quiet, but she’s seemingly aware of what’s happening on the internet. She released some holiday merch, including some that refers to online jokes that her daughter Blue Ivy is her manager. The BIC Zip Hoodie and burgundy jersey both feature Blue’s name and the word “Management.” The full collection is on Bey’s website.

Enter Lars? Jon Bon Jovi asked Metallica drummer about crafting set lists

November 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Even if he’s seen and subsequently rocked a million faces, Jon Bon Jovi still seeks the advice of other musicians.

The “Livin’ on a Prayer” rocker tells the U.K.’s Planet Rock radio that he consulted Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich about coming up with a set list for Bon Jovi‘s 2026 tour, which includes nine shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

Jon shares that he was curious about Metallica’s No Repeat Weekend shows, where the metal legends would play two completely different set lists over two nights.

“I talked to Lars, I said, ‘So let me get this straight, if you’re only doing ‘Master of Puppets’ on one night and ‘One’ on one night, is the audience mad that they’re not there?'” Jon says. “He goes, ‘Nope, we have enough songs that it works.’ He goes, ‘And your catalog … .’ And I went, ‘I am digging that concept.'”

While Jon isn’t planning on going the full Metallica route and creating completely unique sets for each show, he notes, “I have enough songs and enough hits, I could do two separate entire shows and have hits on both sides.”

“I’m having a lot of fun putting together shows that are multiple night kind of shows,” he says.

Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour launches in July. It marks the band’s first full live run since Jon underwent vocal cord surgery in 2022.

Journey announces 2026 Final Frontier farewell tour

November 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The midnight train going anywhere is set to make its last stop.

Journey has announced their Final Frontier farewell tour, kicking off Feb. 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The 60-city outing will come to a close July 2 in Laredo, Texas.

“This tour is our heartfelt thank you to the fans who’ve been with us every step of the way — through every song, every era, every high and low,” says founding guitarist Neal Schon. “We’re pulling out all the stops with a brand-new production — the hits, the deep cuts, the energy, the spectacle. It’s a full-circle celebration of the music that’s brought us all together.”

Alongside Schon, the Journey lineup for the tour will feature keyboardist Jonathan Cain, vocalist Arnel Pineda, keyboardist Jason Derlatka, drummer Deen Castronovo and bassist Todd Jensen. In October, Schon said that Cain had “announced his farewell to Journey” before Cain clarified that he “remains an active member” of the band.

Presales for the the Final Frontier tour begin Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit JourneyMusic.com.

Gibson announces guitar collection inspired by ’Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’

November 6, 2025 by WDNY Radio

You may not be able to play guitar like Bruce Springsteen, but now you can get closer to playing like Jeremy Allen White playing Bruce Springsteen.

Gibson has announced a collection of acoustic guitars in connection with new movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, in which White portrays The Boss as he records his 1982 album, Nebraska.

The line includes guitars featured in and inspired by the movie, including models of the Gibson SJ-200. Springsteen used a late-1950s Gibson SJ-200 on Nebraska, and gifted one to White for the filming of Deliver Me From Nowhere.

For more info on the guitar collection, visit Gibson.com.

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is in theaters now.

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