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Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson blasts fake AI-generated content as ‘insidious’ and ‘childish’

January 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson has taken to social media to blast AI-generated content that has apparently been fooling the band’s fans.

“It has come to our attention that fake fan websites and social media accounts are displaying AI-generated content purporting to be by me – whether lyrics, music or social commentary,” he wrote in a post on Instagram. “If you see this insidious, childish and dishonest material, please ignore it as it will not be genuine. If you haven’t read or seen it on our official social media platforms then it is most likely fake or, at best, copied and pasted from our legitimate sources.”

Anderson notes that Jethro Tull isn’t the only band to experience “their public personae tampered with and faked for the amusement of the perpetrators or even financial gain in some cases.”

“This is the tip of the iceberg in terms of a future where AI at its worst is accepted and tolerated in society,” he added. “As the AI algorithms become more sophisticated, it will be harder and harder to spot the fakes and we will all be reduced to simply not trusting ANY source of information or entertainment.”

He concluded the post by writing, “Sad world and sadder times…”

Jethro Tull is set to kick off a European tour on Feb. 11 in Munich, Germany. A complete list of dates can be found at JethroTull.com.

Kid Cudi says he’s ‘planting the seeds for a little tour down under’

January 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After a few days of performances in Australia, Kid Cudi is already thinking about returning for a full tour. Reflecting on his experiences at Wildlands Festival and Beyond The Valley in a video shared to his Instagram Story, he said, “This whole trip, New Zealand, Australia — this whole little tour was f****** epic.”

“I want to thank everybody that came to the show, everybody that was losing their s*** to every song, singing every word,” he said. “That s*** means so much to me. Thank you for coming out.”

He then hinted at a full return as part of a larger tour. “I’ll be back soon. While I was here I was already planting the seeds for a little tour down under,” he said. “I’ll be back, and we’ll do it right. A full set, all the smashes, all the deep cuts and some new s***.”

Cudi performed a DJ set as part of a headlining set at Australia’s Beyond The Valley festival, which took place from Dec. 28 to Jan. 1 at Barunah Plains in Victoria, marking his first visit to Australia in more than a decade. “Man, bringing in the New Year at BTV was the most epic s*** ever!!! I had the best time w u all!!! So much love, bouncing back from me to u. Such a beautiful experience,” he wrote on Instagram.

He then played Wildlands Festival in Brisbane on Jan. 1 and Perth on Jan. 3, writing of the experience, “Man what a night!! Thank u @wildlandsfestival for havin me!!! Love to all my fans in Brisbane that came to rock w me on New Years Day! Started the year off right!!!”

Cher says much-younger boyfriend isn’t threatened by her ‘shine’

January 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Cher‘s a big fan of her current boyfriend.

While appearing on the new episode of the Armchair Expert podcast, Cher was asked by host Dax Shepard, “Have you ever had a man that you deserved?” — suggesting she didn’t deserve the bad experiences she had with some of her past boyfriends.

Cher agreed with Shepard that she had deserved David Geffen, whom she was with in the early ’70s and is still a friend. She then named two other “wonderful” partners: Rob Camilletti, whom she dated from 1986 to 1989, and her current boyfriend, Alexander “AE” Edwards, whom she’s been with since 2022.

Shepard then recalled the fact that Cher initially didn’t understand why his wife and her Burlesque costar, Kristen Bell, was with him. Cher responded, “I trust her. So you must have something that I don’t see.”

Shepard replied, “I’ll tell you the thing that you should like about me. I’m not threatened by her shining. I love it. The shinier she gets, the better.”

“Alexander’s that way, too,” Cher said, adding that “the more I shine,” the happier he is.

Alexander is 39, while Cher is 79. She’ll turn 80 in May.

David Lee Roth announces 2026 tour

January 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

David Lee Roth is going on tour this year.

The former Van Halen frontman just announced dates for a new trek that kicks off April 16 near Spokane, Washington. The tour hits such cities as Tucson, Memphis, Orlando, Nashville, Boston and more, before wrapping June 20 in Milwaukee, with the latter show being part of Milwaukee Summerfest.

Roth’s 2026 schedule also includes a concert at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 7 in Sturgis, South Dakota.

A ticket presale begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public starting Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

A complete list of dates can be found at DavidLeeRoth.com.

Roth returned to performing in 2025, which marked his first time on stage in five years. His first show back was a headlining spot at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland, where he treated fans to a set filled with Van Halen tunes.

ICYMI: Victoria Monét, Clipse and Ye

January 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Victoria Monét is no stranger to dancing, but in a new video, we see her taking on a different style of dance with an unexpected partner: Jaylen Brown. A clip from his Twitch stream surfaced on the internet, capturing them as they salsa danced to Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s “Todo Tiene Su Final.” Victoria later reflected on the experience on her Instagram Story. “That was so fun! [Jaylen Brown], thank you for having me. [Raul Santiago], you are such an excellent teacher. Tysmmm,” she wrote, according to Rap-Up.com.

Clipse revealed the moment they knew it was time for them to reunite and make their latest album, Let God Sort ‘Em Out. Speaking to GQ, Pusha T said it hit when he saw “the fan reaction of ‘I Pray For You,'” the song of his album It’s Almost Dry that featured his brother, Malice. The album marked their first project since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops, and has earned the duo five nominations at the 2026 Grammys.

It seems like Ye‘s Bully may actually drop on its intended release date: Jan. 30. After several delays, fans can now order vinyls, cassettes, CDs, box sets and more surrounding the album on bully.yeezy.com/. His daughter North West has also dropped new music as a producer. She recently shared on her Instagram Story that she made the beat for “Justswagup,” a song from Lil Wayne‘s son Lil Novi and Magic.

Neil Diamond gives ‘Song Sung Blue’ star Hugh Jackman a special gift

January 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

If you’re wondering whether or not Neil Diamond likes the new movie Song Sung Blue — based on the true story of a couple who start a Neil Diamond tribute band — look no further than star Hugh Jackman‘s Instagram feed.

In a video posted Sunday, Jackman is seen opening a guitar case to reveal an acoustic guitar bearing a handwritten inscription. “Oh, my,” the actor says as he reads the message.

“That’s from Neil Diamond?” he asks.

“Yes,” says off camera replies. Jackman than hugs the guitar and says, “Thank you Neil.”

Jackman captioned the post, “One of the most awesome gifts I’ve ever received and will cherish forever.”

A photo included in the post shows the 84-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer holding the guitar, which is inscribed with the message, “Hugh, Keep rocking! Your friend, Neil Diamond.”

In 2018, Diamond announced his retirement from touring due to his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. He’s since performed a few times, most recently on Oct. 11 at the 2025 Carousel Ball in Denver, Colorado, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Last year, Jackman revealed on The Graham Norton Show that he’d flown to Colorado to have dinner with Diamond and ended up staying overnight at his home and singing karaoke with him.

Nuno Bettencourt teases upcoming seventh Extreme album

January 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

2026 is looking to be an extremely busy year for Extreme.

Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has shared a photo from the recording studio suggesting that the “More Than Words” outfit has begun work on their upcoming seventh studio album.

“DAY 1,” Bettencourt captions the photo, which features him sitting with his feet on a recording console.

Extreme’s most recent album is 2023’s Six. We’ll see if the next record is called Seven.

Bettencourt, meanwhile, is coming off an eventful 2025 which included performing at the Back to the Beginning concert and alongside Yungblud and Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry at the MTV Video Music Awards in tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne.

Björk urges Greenland to declare independence

January 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Björk has shared a statement in support of Greenland’s independence.

“I wish all greenlanders blessing in their fight for independence,” the Icelandic artist writes in an Instagram post. “Icelanders are extremely relieved that they managed to break from the danish in 1944, we didn’t loose our language (my children would be speaking danish now).”

Björk’s post follows President Donald Trump‘s recent comments calling for the annexation of Greenland, which he repeated amid the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Greenland is an autonomous territory part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

“Colonialism has repeatedly given me horror chills up my back, and the chance that my fellow greenlanders might go from one cruel coloniser to another is too brutal to even imagine,” Björk writes. “Dear greenlanders declare independence!!!! sympathetic wishes from your neighbours.”

‘One Number Away’? Luke Combs is counting down the seconds

January 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Luke Combs is in the middle of a countdown. What comes at the end? Well, it’s a mystery at this point.

If you check out the “Hurricane” hitmaker’s website, it’s currently keeping track of the seconds until Wednesday, Jan. 7, at noon ET. Whether it’s a major announcement or simply something new on his site, he hasn’t given us any clues so far.

When it comes to live shows, we know Luke’s My Kinda Saturday Night Tour kicks off March 21 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Musically, fans are watching for news of Luke’s sixth studio album, which is expected sometime in 2026, following his The Prequel EP, which came out in October. Its latest single, “Days Like These,” is currently climbing the country chart.

Luke most recently released “Giving Her Away” on Dec. 5, and he’s now teasing the new track, “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” with a video of him singing it in the studio.

We know there’s an even more significant countdown going on in Luke’s personal life: He and wife Nicole Combs are expecting their third child this winter.

Peter Gabriel releases first single from upcoming album ‘o/i’

January 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Peter Gabriel has dropped his first new song of the new year.

The rocker released “Been Undone,” the lead single off his upcoming album o/i, the follow up to 2023’s i/o.

As he did with i/o, Gabriel plans to release a new song from the album with each full moon of the year. The entire album will be released by the end of 2026, along with Dark-Side and Bright-Side mixes, handled by Tchad Blake and Mark “Spike” Stent, respectively.

“Been Undone (Dark-Side Remix)” is available now via digital outlets.

Like i/o, each new song release will be accompanied by a piece of art. The artwork for “Been Undone,” titled Ciclotrama 156 (Palindrome), comes from São Paulo–based artist Janaina Mello Landini.

“The first artwork is a special piece from Janaina Mello Landini. The way she takes the rope and moves it out, unravelling it, is almost like fractals or tree trunks and looks like the brain in some ways too, so I see a lot of entry points,” Gabriel shares. “I am delighted that Janaina is willing to participate and be part of the process.”

He adds, “We are using one of her existing images for this month to open the whole proceedings but I’m excited that she’s now going to create a piece, especially for the song.”

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