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Lizzo says SZA helped her through disappointment over new album sales

June 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

SZA helped Lizzo work through her feelings regarding the reception to her latest album cause she’s Lizzo girl, they codependent.

Speaking on the Proto Pop podcast, she admitted she was disappointed by the first-week album sales of Bitch, which sold 2,649 copies, especially because of the work she put into marketing it.

Lizzo’s fourth studio album, Special, debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 in 2022 after selling 69,000 copies in its first week.

“I had all of these high hopes, I think, for what we would do the first week, and it didn’t match,” Lizzo said of the Bitch rollout. “I was so excited because I met my presave goal and I met all of that, and then it dropped, and I was like, ‘Oh, this isn’t what I kinda thought it would be.'”

“There was like 24 hours of my life where I based my success, and my worth, on a number — and I think that was soul crushing,” Lizzo said, before expressing her gratitude for SZA, who called her at the right time.

“She just called me, she was like, ‘Hey, you’re on my mind,'” Lizzo recalled. “I was like [crying sound], ‘Am I a failure?’ She was like, ‘Oh my God, no!'”

Lizzo continued, “She’s so sweet, and I like meditated and prayed on it. I was, like, this is why I don’t judge myself and my success, or my impact, on numbers … because it’s soul-crushing if you do.”

Lizzo was also among the many artists who paid tribute to Ms. Lauryn Hill at the BET Awards 2026 on Sunday, where Hill received the Living Legend Icon award.

Josh Ross makes it two in a row with ‘Hate How You Look’

June 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Josh Ross may “Hate How You Look,” but he loves how it feels: his current single becomes his second #1 in a row, topping both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts.

“I still can’t believe I get to do this,” he says. “Seeing ‘Hate How You Look’ follow ‘Single Again’ to No. 1 is something I’ll never forget. Huge thanks to country radio, the fans, my team, and everyone who’s supported these songs since the begging. It means more than you know.”

Josh is the first Canadian male artist to have two consecutive number ones in more than 50 years. The most recent was the legendary Hank Snow, best known for 1950’s “I’m Moving On.”

The Canadian Country Music Association named Josh its entertainer of the year in both 2024 and 2025.

Bruce Springsteen honors Clive Davis at funeral: ‘He changed my life forever’

June 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruce Springsteen was one of several artists honoring late music exec Clive Davis at a funeral service in New York City Monday.

“Clive was the most humble man in the music business,” Springsteen said at the opening of his speech, garnering laughs and applause from the mourners gathered at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue. “Not really.”

“Clive was big and bombastic and brave and full of ideas and just believed, believed, believed, believed,” he added. “He was born to run … everything.”

Springsteen then talked about having to come into New York City in 1972 to play for Davis before he could get signed to Columbia Records, and how kind and welcoming Davis was to him.

“He changed my life forever,” Springsteen said.

“The world that Clive was such a wonderful representative of has now vanished completely with his passing,” Springsteen said. “The world of the great record man. … Men who defined, loved and sustained the record business from their viewpoint at the top desk on down.”

“Clive changed so many artists’ and performers’ lives,” he added. “Clive not only loved music, he actually loved the people who made the music, no matter how much of a pain in the a** they were. And he loved those people deeply and permanently.”

“With his loyalty he let me know that was always the way he felt about me,” Springsteen noted. “And I loved him back. I never felt nothing but love coming from Clive.”

Others who spoke at the service included Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow and Alicia Keys, with Kenny G and Jennifer Hudson both performing.

Davis died June 22 at the age of 94.

Custom Jay-Z Google map highlights NYC locations vital to his career

June 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

As a native New Yorker, there are places throughout the city that hold special meaning for Jay-Z. He’s given fans an opportunity to visit those spots — or at least discover those locations — by teaming with Google Maps.

Together, they have highlighted those locations on a map that includes descriptions explaining their significance to Hov. Among the featured spots are Jungle Studios, where he recorded some of his 12th studio album, Magna Carter Holy Grail; the Apollo Theater in Harlem, where he performed for the first time in 1997 and a few times after; the creative hub where he developed and recorded Blueprint 3; and Barclays Center, which he helped bring to Brooklyn. The map also features locations for pop-up experiences and merchandise celebrating Reasonable Doubt, which turned 30 on June 25.

Hov made appearances at some of those pop-ups with daughter Blue Ivy Carter to thank fans and interact with his supporters.

Report: Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and more to attend Taylor Swift’s NYC wedding

June 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

More details are leaking out about Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce, which is allegedly taking place this weekend at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Both Rolling Stone and Page Six say Stevie Nicks is set to perform, along with Tim McGraw, who inspired the title of Taylor’s first single.

One industry insider told the outlet, “I’ve heard Taylor invited so many people it’s going to be bigger than the Met Gala.”

Page Six goes on to say Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are expected to attend, as well as Kenny Chesney.

Kenny was previously scheduled to play Sphere Las Vegas July 3-4, but cancelled those two performances, saying he realized the importance of spending time with family and friends.

According to a report by The New York Times, Taylor and Travis will hold an intimate gathering on Thursday, followed by a massive party on Friday.

Neither Taylor nor Travis have confirmed any of this, and the entire thing may be a ruse to throw people off.

Metallica details eighth year of Metallica Scholars Initiative

June 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Metallica has announced the details for the eighth year of the band’s Metallica Scholars Initiative with their All Within My Hands charity foundation.

The program, which supports workforce education for community and technical college students, will distribute a grant of over $3.3 million to over 90 schools. The 2026 campaign also includes the first international Metallica Scholars partner, the Capital City College Group in the U.K.

“This thing started as a dream,” frontman James Hetfield says in a statement. “Now our program is changing lives. To expand our impact on a global scale and support even more students is so rewarding.”

He continues, “We’re so proud of all the Metallica Scholars who have come through it and all the ones who will participate in it. It’s humbling to know we’ve been part of the journey of thousands of trade professionals doing good, hard work in the world.”

For more info, visit AllWithinMyHands.org/metallica-scholars.

The B-52s’ equipment destroyed during storm at music festival

June 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The B-52s were forced to cancel their set at Frances’ Retro C Trop music festival Saturday due to severe weather just minutes before they were to go onstage.

Singer Fred Schneider took to social media to let fans know just how bad the situation at Château de Tilloloy became, calling it a “total disaster.” He suggested the promoter wanted them to go on with the show despite the impending weather.

“First, there was lightning, but the promoter still had the crew set up the stage and told the band to get ready to perform,” he wrote. “Luckily, Our tour manager, said to hold back 10 minutes because it’s not safe and we have to see what is going on with the storm. Then it was like a world wind hurricane force and heavy rain.”

He wrote the weather got so bad they got stuck at the grounds “because it was too dangerous to drive,” with the power also going out backstage.

“We felt terrible for the fans that have waited in the heat all day for us to perform,” he continued, noting the fans got “very little warning to no warning” that they weren’t safe.

He wrote that the storm was so bad it caused scaffolding to fall from the stage, destroying some of their equipment. He shared photos of all the destroyed equipment, including keyboards, mic stands and laptops, but also let fans know that “No one was hurt thank goodness.”

The band’s official Instagram account also posted a message to fans, noting they were sorry about the cancellation. “The storm made it impossible to continue, and the safety of our fans and everyone on site had to come first.” The post included a photo of lightning striking while the band ahead of them played.

Listen to 49 demos from Lorde’s ‘Virgin’ sessions

June 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Lorde has released a total of 49 demos recorded during the sessions for her latest album, Virgin.

The “Royals” artist uploaded the recordings over the weekend to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Virgin, which dropped on June 27, 2025.

You can listen to all 49 demos via Lorde’s website and check out a batch of behind-the-scenes photos.

Virgin marked Lorde’s fourth album and her first in four years. It spawned the single “What Was That.”

Foo Fighters cover The Beatles & jam with Dave Grohl’s daughter’s boyfriend at Liverpool shows

June 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Foo Fighters played the second of two shows in Liverpool, England, on Saturday and didn’t leave town without paying tribute to The Beatles.

The set included the live debut of Dave Grohl and company’s cover of the Abbey Road track “I Want You (She’s So Heavy.”

The Beatles, of course, formed in Liverpool.

Meanwhile, the Foos’ first Liverpool show included an appearance by a fan named Max, who held a sign asking to play a song if he solved a Rubik’s Cube onstage. Grohl then invited Max up, and after he fulfilled the challenge, invited him to play drums on the Foos song “Rope.”

After the performance, it was revealed that Max wasn’t a random fan, but the boyfriend of Grohl’s daughter Harper Grohl. The moment was put together to celebrate Max’s 18th birthday.

In even more Foo Fighters Liverpool happenings, the concerts were preceded by a performance of “Times Like These” by students of Liverpool’s Anfield Road Primary School. You can watch that streaming now on YouTube.

Foo Fighters are currently touring Europe in support of their album Your Favorite Toy, which dropped in April. The tour will come to North America starting in August.

Bad Wolves introduce new lineup with ‘Paint It Red’ single

June 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bad Wolves have released a new single called “Paint It Red.”

The track serves as an introduction for the band’s new lineup, which features new vocalist Sara Skinner, otherwise known as Killboy. She joins drummer John Boecklin, the lone remaining Bad Wolves founding member in the band, alongside bassist Derek Bolman and guitarist AJ Rebollo.

“When we started looking for the next voice of BAD WOLVES, we weren’t looking for someone to fill a spot; we were looking for someone who could help push this band into its next chapter,” Boecklin says in a statement. “The first time I heard Sara sing, I knew she was different. She has an incredible voice, undeniable presence, and the kind of versatility that allows us to take our songwriting to places we’ve never gone before.”

You can watch the “Paint It Red” video streaming now on YouTube.

Bad Wolves — which originally featured Boecklin, frontman Tommy Vext, guitarists Doc Coyle and Chris Cain and bassist Kyle Konkiel — broke out in 2018 with a viral cover of the Cranberries song “Zombie.” They released two albums before parting ways with Vext in 2021 and then two more with Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz on vocals.

Laskiewicz now plays bass in Falling in Reverse, while Coyle, Cain and Konkiel also all left the band.

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