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Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying reveals he and husband are expecting their first child

October 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

On Tuesday night’s edition of Dancing With the Stars, Pentatonix member Scott Hoying and his husband, Mark Manio Hoying, shared some exciting news: They’re going to be parents.

During the video package that ran prior to Scott and partner Rylee Arnold‘s performance, Mark told Rylee, “We have one more piece of news for you: We’re having a baby. Our surrogate is pregnant!” Scott said, “We’re gonna be dads!”

“We’ve dreamed of this our whole lives,” Mark added. “Scott’s gonna be the best dad in the whole world.”

On the show, Scott dedicated his foxtrot to Mark and performed it to his own song, “Parallel.”

After the show, Scott told ABC’s Good Morning America, “It’s gonna be the greatest joy of my life to raise a child with [Mark].”

Scott and Mark also posted a video on TikTok capturing the emotional moment when they learned of their impending fatherhood.

In September, Scott told ABC Audio of the duo’s dream of becoming parents, saying, “It’s a long journey, but we are closer than ever.” Mark added, “We’ve wanted to start a family since the day we got married, over two years ago, but you know for some families it takes just a little longer and we’re being patient.”

Scott and Pentatonix will release their new album, Christmas in the City, on Oct. 24.

Bette Midler serenades Stephen Colbert during ‘The Late Show’ appearance

October 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Bette Midler infamously serenaded Johnny Carson before he signed off The Tonight Show in 1992 and now she’s done the same for The Late Show host Stephen Colbert, whose show was canceled by CBS in July.

Midler appeared on The Late Show Tuesday night to talk about her New York Restoration Project’s annual Hulaween benefit, but used the appearance to sing a song dedicated to Colbert, set to her classic tune “Wind Beneath My Wings.”

Midler told Colbert she wrote the song because she “wanted to thank you personally and publicly for all you did for me these last 9 1/2 years,” noting, “I mean this from the bottom of my heart … I would not have made it through without you.”

“You were a voice of sanity and honesty, and most important, honor,” she added.

Being that Colbert is a huge Lord of the Rings fan, Midler sang, “Did you ever know that you’re my Frodo? You stand for what’s right with wit and class.”

She also got in a few digs at President Donald Trump in the song.

“I hold you high as the great eagles, because you never kissed the orange a**,” she sang, repeating the last line a few times and even getting the audience to sing along with her.

The New York Restoration Project’s annual Hulaween benefit is Oct. 24. Tickets are available at nyrp.org/hulaween.

(Video includes uncensored profanity.)

How sweet: Sugar returns with first new music in over 30 years

October 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The ’90s alt-rock band Sugar is officially back.

The Bob Mould-led outfit has released a new song called “House of Dead Memories,” marking their first fresh material in over 30 years.

Additionally, Sugar has announced their first live shows since 1995, taking place May 2 and May 3 in New York City, and May 23 and May 24 in London.

“The long pause is over,” Mould says. “I’m excited to hit the PLAY button. See you in 2026!”

Presales begin Oct. 22, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Oct. 24. For all ticket info, visit SugarCopperBlue.com.

Mould formed Sugar alongside bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis following the breakup of his influential punk band Hüsker Du. The trio released two albums, 1992’s Copper Blue and 1994’s File Under: Easy Listening, before breaking up in 1995.

A new box set celebrating Copper Blue will be released on Record Store Day Black Friday, Nov. 28.

Justin Timberlake pens heartfelt tribute to D’Angelo: ‘You changed me’

October 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Justin Timberlake‘s biggest musical influence was Michael Jackson, but it turns out that neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo, who died Tuesday of pancreatic cancer at age 51, was his true north star.

Justin posted a photo of himself at age 19 with the R&B star, best known for his song “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” and its sexy naked video, on his Instagram Story, along with a heartfelt essay. “I’ll never forget hearing Brown Sugar for the first time. It changed me. You changed me,” he wrote about D’Angelo’s classic 1995 debut album.

“It was the most pivotal moment in establishing confidence in my own voice,” he continued. “For the first time, I heard a sound that reflected the sounds I grew up with — early R&B, but ‘now’ it was intertwined with a modern edge. The chords and arrangement carried a mixture of church/jazz/funk. The harmonies delicately dancing with one another. It sat in my spirit and always will.”

JT then writes that he was “changed once again” by D’Angelo’s second album, Voodoo, which he calls “absolutely transcendent.” He says seeing D’Angelo during that tour was “one of the best concert experiences of my life,” and recalls meeting the singer backstage “and tell[ing] you how in awe I was of you.”

“You were very kind. Under-spoken. I will never forget that,” he adds.

After praising D’Angelo’s third and final album, Black Messiah, Justin concludes, “You took R&B and put it in all capitals. Meshed it with something else and changed the landscape. Made it something more. Your contribution will always be remembered.”

He concluded, “1 of 1. RIP trailblazer. With love, one of your biggest fans.”

Turnstile fronts Fender’s new American Professional Classic campaign

October 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Turnstile is the face of a new Fender product campaign.

The guitar company’s American Professional Classic line features new editions of some of its most famous models, including the Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jaguar, updated with an enhanced neck profile, new Coastline pickups and upgraded hardware.

All that adds up to instruments that are “engineered to support creative expression, inspire performance and deliver consistency on every stage,” Fender says in a press release.

“When you’re in a different place constantly, sometimes the most familiar thing is the guitar that you bring every single night,” says Turnstile guitarist Pat McCrory. “We look for something that sounds the same every time, sounds exactly how you want it, but also has versatility because spaces change. Sometimes you play outside, sometimes it sounds different, sometimes you play inside or there’s noise lighting. Having some durability but flexibility is very important.”

For more info, visit Fender.com.

Turnstile released their latest album, NEVER ENOUGH, in June.

ICYMI: Playboi Carti + Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi and more

October 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Playboi Carti surprised fans at his tour stop in Los Angeles with an appearance by Kendrick Lamar. K. Dot joined him at the Crypto.com Arena Tuesday night for a performance of their song “Good Credit.” The song is part of Playboi’s latest album, Music; his Antagonist 2.0 tour continues Friday in Phoenix.

To express his gratitude for the continued love his song “Maui Wowie” has received, Kid Cudi participated in the TikTok trend for the 2008 track. The trend finds people hanging off crosswalk signs while mouthing the song’s lyrics, which Kid Cudi does in a video shared to his TikTok account. He captioned the post, “Thank u to everyone for posting my song and havin fun and showing love!!! 17 years old and timeless.”

Crime Mob is coming together to headline the 2025 Aces Championship Celebration presented by Ally. The performance will take place Friday at Toshiba Plaza in Sin City in honor of the Las Vegas Aces, who won the WNBA Finals after completing a four-game sweep over the Phoenix Mercury.

Step into a ‘Snow Globe Town’ with Brad Paisley this Christmas

October 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Brad Paisley invites you into his Snow Globe Town this holiday season.

Brad’s new 16-track Christmas album includes “Counting Down the Days,” the theme for Hallmark Channel’s 16th Countdown to Christmas, as well as two new songs he wrote for the Opry’s upcoming film.

“I had so much inspiration writing songs for Hallmark’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas movie,” he says. “It sparked a real creative energy that was honestly hard to stop so we made an entire album.”

Half of the songs on the new record are originals, including “Leave the Christmas Lights On for Me,” which is out now.

Snow Globe Town arrives Nov. 7, ahead of the premiere of A Grand Ole Opry Christmas over the Thanksgiving weekend. Brad’s first holiday album, Brad Paisley Christmas, came out in 2006.

Maren Morris meets Jonas Brothers in ‘The Middle’ at Nashville concert

October 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Continuing their tradition of bringing out special guests during their current Greetings from Your Hometown tour, Jonas Brothers chose a famous local artist to join them onstage Tuesday night in Nashville.

Maren Morris came out to sing “The Middle,” the Grammy-nominated hit she released in 2018 with Zedd and Grey. Jonas Brothers posted footage of the moment on Instagram and wrote, “So special to have @marenmorris pop up with us tonight in Nashville.”

Maren replied in the comments, “my babiesssssss thanks for the reunion.”

Jonas Brothers’ next concert is Oct. 16 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Just some of the special guests they’ve brought out during the tour include Demi Lovato, Jordin Sparks, Hanson, Alessia Cara, Fifth Harmony, Kelsea Ballerini, Plain White T’s, Jason Mraz, John Legend and Natasha Bedingfield.

Ansel Elgort joins New York production of Pete Townshend’s ‘Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet’

October 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Actor Ansel Elgort is set to make his professional dancing debut in New York in November.

The West Side Story actor is set to play The Godfather in Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet, inspired by The Who’s 1973 rock opera, which will run at New York City Center from Nov. 14-16.

“Rock n’ Roll is not dead. I think it’s having a rebirth right now, downtown NYC you can hear electric guitars squealing through bar doors as people are hungry for live music. Even better, a rock ballet!,” Elgort says in a statement. “My roots are in ballet and theatre and to be able to return to the stage in The Who’s Quadrophenia rock ballet feels like a gift from the rock gods. Well, one of them himself, Pete Townshend already wrote me a note welcoming me on board, and I’m framing it.”

Townshend adds, “I’m thrilled to welcome Ansel to Quadrophenia. The spirit of Rock n’ Roll was not just my generation. It’s every generation.”

Directed by Rob Ashford, Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet debuted in the U.K. in May. It features an orchestral version of the album by Townshend’s wife, Rachel Fuller, recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

The ballet is choreographed by Paul Roberts, with rising star Paris Fitzpatrick playing the central character, Jimmy.

The story, set in Brighton, England, in 1965, follows a young working-class mod named Jimmy on a journey of self-discovery. The album’s title was inspired by Jimmy’s four-way “split personality,” with each member of the band representing a different facet of that personality.

Tickets for Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet are on sale now. More info can be found at nycitycenter.org.

Highly Suspect announces 10th anniversary ’Mister Asylum’ tour

October 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Highly Suspect has announced a run of shows celebrating the 10th anniversary of the band’s 2015 debut album, Mister Asylum.

The outing kicks off Dec. 2 in Silver Spring, Maryland, and will conclude Dec. 14 in Nashville.

“We are just thrilled to celebrate this album with you, in its entirety, from front to back,” Highly Suspect writes in an Instagram post.

“While it’s not mandatory, we very much encourage you to dress up!” the group adds. “We will. Let’s consider this a regal event. Let’s all be elegant and wear some semi-formal attire and pop champagne.”

Tickets go on sale Friday. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit HighlySuspect.net.

Mister Asylum spawned the singles “Lydia” and “Bloodfeather.” Highly Suspect has since released four more albums, the most recent of which being 2024’s As Above, So Below.

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