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Bruce Springsteen releases recording of one of his first NJ arena shows

October 7, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Bruce Springsteen is looking back at a classic show in his home state of New Jersey.

The rocker just released a recording of his July 6, 1981, concert, which is significant because it was part of his first-ever stand at the then-new Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The concert, part of Springsteen’s The River tour, was one of six shows The Boss played to open the venue. They were also Springsteen’s first-ever arena shows in the Garden State; prior to Brendan Byrne’s opening, New Jersey didn’t have an arena to play in.

The 27-song set opens with “Thunder Road” and features such tunes as “Prove It All Night,” “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” “The River,” “Badlands,” “Jungleland” and “Born to Run,” along with covers of Jimmy Cliff’s “Trapped,” Woody Guthrie‘s “This Land Is Your Land” and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Who’ll Stop the Rain.”

The show is now available to stream or purchase at nugs.net.

Nashville notes: ‘Happy’s Place’ preview + Russell Dickerson’s ‘Wild’

October 7, 2025 by WDNY Radio

“Single Again” hitmaker Josh Ross made his U.S. TV debut Tuesday on Live with Kelly & Mark, performing his new single, “Hate How You Look.”

Russell Dickerson is following up his #1 “Happen to Me” with his new radio single, “Worth Your Wild,” from his Famous Back Home album.

The season 2 trailer for Happy’s Place, starring Reba McEntire, is out now, ahead of the show’s Nov. 7 premiere on NBC.

Stevie Nicks shares cryptic tease: ‘something special coming’

October 7, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Stevie Nicks has shared a cryptic tease on Instagram, and some think it could mean a new Barbie is on the way.

“I’m so excited to announce something very special coming in two weeks,” she wrote. “stay tuned for more details!”

The post was accompanied by a photo of what appears to be a pair of doll’s legs wearing white heels, covered by leg warmers. It also looks like the doll is wearing a white flowing dress.

“Bella Donna barbie is coming!” one fan wrote in the comments, a reference to her 1981 solo debut. Another guessed, “White winged dove Barbie omggg,” referencing a lyric in her tune “Edge of Seventeen.”

Mattel launched its first Stevie Nicks Barbie doll back in October 2023, with Stevie showing it off onstage at a concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The original had her wearing a black outfit inspired by the one Stevie wore on the cover of Rumours.

The doll quickly sold out and then got a limited rerelease in July 2024.

The real-life Stevie is currently on a solo tour and is set to play Phoenix on Tuesday. A complete list of dates can be found at StevieNicksOfficial.com.

Pooh Shiesty released early from federal prison

October 7, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Pooh Shiesty has been granted an early release from prison. He was initially set for an April 2026 release, but according to records from the United States Penitentiary, Canaan, is no longer in custody.

As previously reported, Pooh, born Lontrell Donell Williams Jr., had been serving a five-year, three-month sentence after pleading guilty to a single federal firearms conspiracy charge related to a 2020 robbery and shooting in Miami, Florida. The plea saved him from a potential life sentence and resulted in three other related charges getting dropped.

Videos of Pooh seemingly celebrating his release have circulated the internet. Pooh’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen, has since teased the rapper’s next moves.

“@poohshiesty is ready….wait until you see hus comeback. He will be bigger than ever. I am always glad to see a client start the climb back up to elite status. Always kept it [100],” Cohen wrote on Instagram Tuesday.

“The government wanted 10…he got 3,” the lawyer continued. “I always think there is a plan for people and his story isnt over its just starting.”

Louis Tomlinson says dealing with Liam Payne’s death is ‘impossibly difficult’

October 7, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Louis Tomlinson is opening up about the death of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who died last year after falling from the balcony of his hotel in Argentina.

Speaking with Rolling Stone UK for a cover story, Louis said that it was “really uncomfortable” to mark the 15th anniversary of the formation of 1D earlier this year, because it was the first one the band celebrated without Liam. Still, Louis noted, “The [collective] feeling to celebrate is as important, if not more important than ever, on behalf of Liam.”

“You know, there’s still a level in my head [where it feels] unjust and frustrating that he’s not with us anymore,” Louis continued. He added that the anniversary “just brought up those feelings, although I’m still living with them anyway.”

“It was really, really, impossibly difficult for me to deal with losing Liam. Naively, I thought that because at this point, I’m relatively well versed in grief for my age, that it might soften the blow,” said Louis, whose mother and sister died in 2016 and 2019, respectively.

But he admits, “[That was] super-naive. It’s very different. I’ve never lost a friend before.”

Louis said that within the group, Liam was the “safest pair of hands” due to his previous musical experience.

“We were all just so amateur, but he was already where he needed to be by the time he did his first [X Factor] audition,” Louis said. “[W]e all looked up to him like that.”

Asked what he’d want fans to know about Liam, Louis said, “He was just a very misunderstood person, I think, from a public perspective. … He was someone who just wanted to be liked.”

Megan Moroney plays secret show with pop star Ed Sheeran

October 7, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Megan Moroney‘s in New York City to be on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday, but she’s already been hanging out with some big stars in the Big Apple.

On Monday night she joined pop superstar Ed Sheeran at Kid Super, the storefront of the Brooklyn, New York, clothing brand he did a collaboration with for his new album, PLAY.

“Played a secret show with @megmoroney tonight at @kidsuperin Brooklyn,” Ed wrote on Instagram. “The rule was deep cuts, song for song, until the end where we played some of our hits. I loved it so much, thank you Megan for your time and being up for the idea. I’m such a fan, you rock.”

“Loved every minute of tonight!!! Thank you for putting this together,” Megan replied in the comments.

In Ed’s Instagram Reel, you can see him and Megan sitting on folding chairs with acoustic guitars, surrounded by a small crowd of fans, singing “Camera.” Megan posted a video of her performing “Beautiful Things,” which hasn’t been officially released yet, and Ed singing his hit “Castle on the Hill.”

Ed Sheeran plays secret show with country star Megan Moroney

October 7, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Ed Sheeran is always popping up when you least expect him.

On Monday night he dropped by Kid Super, the storefront of the Brooklyn, New York, clothing brand he did a collaboration with for his new album, PLAY. But he wasn’t alone: He had chart-topping country star Megan Moroney with him, which he documented on Instagram.

“Played a secret show with @megmoroney tonight at @kidsuper in Brooklyn,” he captioned the post. “The rule was deep cuts, song for song, until the end where we played some of our hits. I loved it so much, thank you Megan for your time and being up for the idea. I’m such a fan, you rock.”

“Loved every minute of tonight!!! Thank you for putting this together,” Megan replied in the comments. She’s best known for her hits “I’m Not Pretty,” “Tennessee Orange” and “Am I Okay?”

In Ed’s Instagram Reel, you can see him and Megan sitting on folding chairs with acoustic guitars, surrounded by a small crowd of fans, singing “Camera.” Megan posted a video of herself performing “Beautiful Things,” which hasn’t been officially released yet, and Ed singing his hit “Castle on the Hill.”

J.I.D celebrates Atlanta roller skating culture in ‘Sk8’ music video

October 7, 2025 by WDNY Radio

J.I.D released the official music video for his track “Sk8,” filmed at legendary roller rinks in his hometown of Atlanta.

The video celebrates the roller skating culture and community in the city, and features cameos from Atlanta stars Jermaine Dupri, Jasper, Queen Flip and more. Ciara and Earthgang, who are actually on the record, also appear in the Maya Table-directed visual.

“Sk8” is one of 15 tracks on J.I.D’s latest album, God Does Like Ugly. He’s set to tour the album on a global headlining trek that kicks off Oct. 15 in Virginia Beach and will see him perform at some of the biggest venues of his career, a press release states. Young Nudy will join him as a special guest on all U.S. dates.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Randy Newman’s ‘Trouble in Paradise’ getting expanded reissue

October 7, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Randy Newman’s 1983 album, Trouble in Paradise, is set to get an expanded reissue, featuring previously unreleased recordings.

Dropping Oct. 17, the two-CD collection will feature a newly remastered version of the album, which contains Randy’s iconic song “I Love L.A.” It will also include 13 previously unreleased tracks, including demos for “Christmas in Cape Town” and “My Life Is Good.” It also includes the demo for “Big Fat Country Song (Something To Sing About),” a song that evolved into “I Love L.A.”

The second disc will feature a live-in-studio concert, Un Samedi En Décembre, recorded in 1982 for French television, which is getting its first-ever U.S. release.

Trouble in Paradise (Expanded Edition) is available for preorder now.

Also on Oct. 17, Trouble in Paradise will be released on 180-gram vinyl as part of the Rhino Reserve audiophile series. It will be available exclusively at indie retailers.

Plus, on Nov. 28 for Record Store Day Black Friday, the 13 demos from the expanded edition will be released on limited-edition black vinyl as Trouble in Paradise: Demos. It will be available exclusively at independent record stores across the country.

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler putting signed amp heads up for sale

October 7, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Gear used by Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler is going up for sale.

Fifteen hand-signed Hand of Doom amp heads will be available for purchase via the online gear marketplace Reverb.

“This is your chance to own the sound that defined heavy metal,” reads a post to the Reverb website. “Don’t wait, once they’re gone, they’re gone.”

You can sign up now for email alerts for when the amps go on sale via Reverb.com.

Butler performed with his original Black Sabbath bandmates — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward — for the last time at the Back to the Beginning concert, held July 5 in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England. Ozzy died just over two weeks later on July 22.

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