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Signed mgk guitar to be raffled off in support of Gibson Gives

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

A guitar signed by mgk is set to be raffled off in support of Gibson Gives, the philanthropic division of the Gibson guitar company.

The “bloody valentine” artist autographed the guitar, an Epiphone Les Paul, during the Warped Tour stop in Orlando, Florida, in November.

You can enter to win by donating to Gibson Gives; the more you donate, the more entries you’ll receive. Entries close on Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. CT, and the drawing will be made on Saturday.

“We’ve always believed in the transformative power of music,” says Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. “This collaboration with Gibson Gives and [mgk] celebrates that shared vision and is a way to continue to give back for years to come.”

For more info on Gibson Gives, visit GibsonFoundation.org.

Zach Top’s got good jeans — and he’s launching them soon

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

We’d never lie: Zach Top is getting his own denim line.

He’s teaming with Kimes Ranch for the new collaboration; the first piece, the ZTKR01 jean aka the “Zach,” is the first release from the collection. They’ll be available at the Kimes Ranch Booth inside the Las Vegas Convention Center during the National Finals Rodeo in Vegas. You can also get them online at kimesranch.com starting Thursday.

“I’m thrilled to finally share the jeans I’ve been wearing every day for over a year, on stage, on the road, and back home,” Zach says in a statement.

He adds, “We wanted something that looked good, felt right, and endured the miles and moments that come with this life. These jeans have been with me through it all, and I can’t wait for y’all to try them.”

The Vegas branch of Blake Shelton‘s Ole Red will host a launch event for the jeans on Dec. 11 that will be open to the public. Future pieces from the collection will arrive in 2026.

Toosii to play football at Syracuse University

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Rapper Toosii will soon bleed orange, as he’s committed to Syracuse University. He is set to play on the school’s football team, led by head coach Fran Brown.

Sharing the news on Instagram, Toosii posted various photos of him posing in his football uniform. The post was not only an announcement but a way to motivate and encourage those with a dream.

“For every kid who ever had a dream, make it reality. God’s will is the way and no one can stop it not even the devil,” Toosii wrote in the caption. “I wanna thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ for even giving me the strength to chase what I believed when so many people told me I couldn’t. Thank you to the people who supported me as well, it never go unnoticed.”

“To be born in Syracuse and move to North Carolina at age 12 and haven’t been back since,” he continued. “When Coach Fran called, I knew it was a sign from God. So with that being said, Cuse I’m coming home.”

As previously reported, Toosii had also received an offer to play NCAA football at Sacramento State University.

Christmas songs flood the Hot 100 top 10, but ‘Ophelia’ is still #1

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — if you love Christmas music. The Billboard Hot 100 top 10 has been invaded by holiday favorites, except for the top spot, which still belongs to Taylor Swift.

Taylor’s “The Fate of Ophelia” has now spent its first eight weeks at #1 on the Hot 100. No other song has done that since 2021, when Olivia Rodrigo‘s “drivers license” pulled off the same feat. “The Fate of Ophelia” also ties “Anti-Hero” as Taylor’s longest-running #1 hit. “Opalite,” the other fan-favorite tune from The Life of a Showgirl, is at #10.

As for the holiday tunes, Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has now jumped into the top five, while Wham!‘s “Last Christmas” follows at #6. Brenda Lee‘s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is at #7, and Bobby Helms‘ “Jingle Bell Rock” is at #8.

As for non-Taylor, non-holiday songs in the top 10, HUNTR/X‘s “Golden” is #2; Alex Warren‘s “Ordinary” is #3. Olivia Dean‘s “The Man I Need” is #4. “Mutt” by Leon Thomas stands at #9.

Ozzy Osbourne store selling anti-Roger Waters T-shirt

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

If you’re looking to communicate both your love for Ozzy Osbourne and your distaste for Roger Waters in the same T-shirt, do we have good news for you.

The front of the shirt features the phrase “Ozzy Rules” printed over Rogers’ name and artwork modeled after the Pink Floyd The Wall album cover. The back includes an image of someone wearing an Ozzy T-shirt urinating a rainbow onto The Wall image while accompanied by the phrase “another p**** in the wall.”

The shirt is only available for 48 hours via the Ozzy web store.

As for why this shirt is a thing at all, you may recall that Waters caught flak for his comments on Ozzy following his death in July, in which he said the Prince of Darkness was “all over the TV for hundreds of years with his idiocy and nonsense.”

Ozzy’s son, Jack Osbourne, then shot back with a post reading, “Hey Roger Waters F*** You. How pathetic and out of touch you’ve become. The only way you seem to get attention these days is by vomiting out bulls*** in the press.”

Jack added, “My father always thought you were a c*** – thanks for proving him right.”

The Osbourne family further excoriated Waters in their latest episode of The Osbournes Podcast, their first since Ozzy’s death.

David Byrne headlines NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

David Byrne is the latest artist to perform for NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series, although his performance was far from tiny.

The Talking Heads frontman brought over a dozen performers with him for the four-song performance, including backup singers and musicians playing the guitar, cello, saxophone and more.

Byrne’s performance included two songs from his latest album, Who Is the Sky? — “Everybody Laughs” and “Don’t Be Like That” — along with two Talking Heads tracks, “(Nothing Burt) Flowers” and “Life During War Time.”

Byrne is currently on tour in support of Who Is the Sky? He kicks off two nights at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on Tuesday. U.S. dates wrap with a two-night stand in Miami, Florida, on Friday and Saturday.

Ozzy Osbourne to be posthumously honored with Birmingham Lord Mayor’s Award

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Ozzy Osbourne will posthumously receive the Lord Mayor’s Award from his hometown of Birmingham, England.

The late Prince of Darkness’ family will accept the honor during a ceremony Wednesday coinciding with Ozzy’s birthday.

The Lord Mayor’s Award recognizes “outstanding achievement or exceptional service to the City and people of Birmingham,” according to the Birmingham City Council website.

Ozzy grew up in Birmingham and founded Black Sabbath there alongside Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. They were honored with Birmingham’s Freedom of the City award in June ahead of their Back to the Beginning reunion/farewell concert, which took place July 5 at Birmingham’s Villa Park.

Ozzy died on July 22.

Rihanna shares family photos to celebrate Barbados’ 59th anniversary

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Rihanna has shared some never-before-seen family photos while commemorating the independence day of her native Barbados.

In an Instagram post Sunday, she included images of her time in the country, including a photo of son RZA Mayers as a baby holding a piece of sugarcane, and another of him sitting on a lawn with a pregnant Rih and A$AP Rocky. Rihanna is also captured showing off her pregnant belly while posing in front of the ocean, and walking by the pool with sons RZA and Riot Mayers.

“Congratulations to Barbados, MY HOME, on our 59th year of Independence and our 4th year as a Republic!” Rihanna wrote in the caption. “Today also marks the installation of our 2nd President, His Excellency Lieutenant Colonel The Most Honorable Jeffrey Bostic, who alongside our Honorable Prime Minister Mia Mottley will continue to lead Barbados with excellence. Barbados I LOVE YOU!!!!”

Rihanna and Rocky are now also parents to daughter Rocki Mayers, who they welcomed to the world in September.

PETA asks Alice in Chains to change band name in support of circus elephant

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Alice in Chains has a song called “Rooster,” but now the band is being asked to support a different kind of animal.

PETA has shared a letter requesting that the grunge rockers temporarily change their name to Betty in Chains to raise awareness for a circus elephant named Betty. The animal rights organization says that the 56-year-old Betty is forced to perform at hundreds of circus shows a year despite her advanced age and ongoing health problems.

“By the time grunge swept Seattle, Betty had already spent nearly twenty years suffering as a circus prop, and every day that passes with her being hauled from town to town and forced to perform brings her closer to the brink of death,” says PETA Senior Vice President of Communications Lisa Lange. “PETA is encouraging Alice in Chains to get loud for Betty with a temporary name change that reminds everyone to Stay Away from animal-abusing circuses.”

PETA previously asked Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant to temporarily change his name to Robert Plant Wool to raise awareness for animal-free and plastic-free yarns.

One wonders if PETA also sent a letter about Betty to Cage the Elephant.

Don’t call Rex Linn Reba McEntire’s ‘husband’ just yet

December 1, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Reba McEntire and her fiancé, Rex Linn, got engaged in December 2024, but didn’t tell anyone until September of this year. It’s no wonder that Reba doesn’t want anyone to think they went off and got married without telling anyone.

While appearing on NBC’s Today on Monday, Savannah Guthrie referred to the actor as Reba’s “husband.” “Now, wait a minute. Before everybody has a conniption fit at home, we’re just engaged,” Reba corrected Savannah, according to Page Six and Entertainment Weekly.

After Savannah apologized, Reba explained that if she hadn’t corrected her, “My family will go, ‘Wait, you didn’t tell us!?’”

“Good point,” Savannah noted. “Fiancé Rex.”

During an appearance on a separate Today show segment, Reba described what she believes their nuptials will look like.

“A Reba Rex wedding is going to be very different,” she said. “It’s going to be low-key, lots of fun, lots of people, lots of food. Our big motto is just have fun.”

Reba and Rex started dating in 2020.

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