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Tiwa Savage launches music foundation to bring musical resources, education to Africa

February 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tiwa Savage is ready to unlock talent back home in Africa. She’s launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation to help empower “the next generation of African creatives — through music, education, and opportunity,” according to the foundation’s website. The goal is to provide access to training, mentorship and other resources to aspiring musicians throughout Africa, especially those in underrepresented and underserved communities.

Its first initiative comes in the form of a partnership with Tiwa’s alma mater, Berklee College of Music. Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Program is a four-day program, the first to bring Berklee’s wealth of knowledge to Lagos, Nigeria. It will give aspiring musicians in the city hands-on experience and resources in the music industry, as well as a chance to connect with leaders in the West African music marketplace. Students will learn about “the interconnection of all aspects of professional musicianship, including performance, songwriting, production, and music business,” according to the program’s description.

The Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Program will take place from April 23 to 26. Applications are open through March 20.

Watch the new trailer for Billy Idol documentary ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’

February 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A new trailer has just dropped for the Billy Idol documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which opened in theaters on Thursday.

The film, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, explores the rock star’s career and personal life, and features never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol. The trailer opens with an early Idol interview in which he’s asked what he’d do with his money if his music took off and went to #1 in America and England. Idol replied, “I’d spend it on drugs.”

The film also features interviews with Idol’s family, peers and collaborators; the trailer features clips of Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan, The Who’s Pete Townshend and Miley Cyrus all talking about the rocker.

Info on screenings and tickets can be found at BillyIdolShouldBeDead.com.

(Video includes uncensored profanity.)

Tucker Wetmore’s Red Rocks dreams will come true this fall

February 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tucker Wetmore’s headed for Colorado this fall to mark an item off his bucket list.

“Headlining Red Rocks has been one of my dreams for quite some time and I can’t think of a better place to bring the energy of The Brunette World Tour,” he said of the newly announced date.

Tucker will play the iconic amphitheater Oct. 27.

Presales start March 4, with tickets becoming available to the public March 6. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will go to Face the Fight, which supports suicide prevention and provides mental health services for veterans.

The “Wind Up Missin’ You” hitmaker kicked off his tour earlier in February with sold-out shows in Boston and New York City. He also just added to his schedule an appearance on the CMA Fest main stage at Nissan Stadium in June.

Manchester names train stop after Olivia Dean ahead of BRIT Awards

February 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

This year’s BRIT Awards — the U.K. equivalent of the Grammys — will take place Saturday in Manchester, England, and in honor of the occasion, a local landmark has been named after one of this year’s leading nominees.

Manchester’s Deansgate train station has been renamed Olivia Deansgate station, to mark the fact that Olivia has a leading five nominations going into the awards, along with fellow Grammy winner Lola Young. Olivia will also be performing at the awards show, along with Harry Styles, Alex Warren, the singing voices of HUNTR/X, sombr and Mark Ronson.

In other Olivia Dean news, she’s been named Record Store Day Ambassador for the U.K. version of the event, which will take place across the country’s independent record stores on April 18.

Olivia says in a statement, “Independent record stores are such special spaces to discover and share music – to actually touch it and feel it. I’ve found so much inspiration in the records I’ve collected over the years and am so grateful for all the hidden gems I’ve found.”

To celebrate the occasion, Olivia is releasing a special 7-inch vinyl for Record Store Day U.K. called Live at the BBC that features her versions of songs by other artists, including Carole King. It won’t be available in the U.S., unfortunately, so maybe check online.

Sepultura announces farewell EP, ’The Cloud of Unknowing’

February 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sepultura has announced a new EP called The Cloud of Unknowing, which will mark the Brazilian metal band’s farewell release.

The four-track set is due out April 24. Its first single, called “The Place,” is out now.

“This song deals with immigrants who have come to a place seeking refuge and start a new life,” reads a post on Sepultura’s Facebook. “Once assimilated into a false sense of security and relentless propaganda they began to act out against what they hate about themselves.”

“The transition begins to escape from the self hatred and the lashing out against people who believed in the same ideas,” the post continues. “I feel the lyrics truly follow the transitions of the song. Starting with disappointment and arriving at anger.”

Sepultura announced in 2023 they were disbanding after a farewell tour. The final North American leg kicks off in April.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

The Maine drops new ’Joy Next Door’ song, ‘Quite Part Loud’

February 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Maine has released a new song called “Quiet Part Loud,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Joy Next Door.

“Some songs take months or years to write, and some take hours,” says frontman John O’Callaghan in a statement. “This one came together quickly out of necessity, because time is sometimes not on your side.”

He adds, “With that notion in mind…say what you want while you still can.”

You can watch the “Quiet Part Loud” video streaming now on YouTube.

Joy Next Door, the follow-up to The Maine’s 2023 self-titled effort, is due out April 10. It also includes the single “Die to Fall.”

The Maine will launch a U.S. tour in March.

Koe Wetzel will be The Night Champion on tour

February 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Koe Wetzel will kick off his The Night Champion World Tour May 3 in Melbourne, Australia, before taking his show to Canada in July.

His first U.S. date on the 45-city run will be July 23 in Nampa, Idaho.

Shane Smith & The Saints, Ole 60, Wyatt Flores, Corey Kent, Wade Bowen, Bayker Blankenship, Kolby Cooper and Logan Jahnke will join him on the trek, which wraps at the end of October.

“It’s kind of crazy that I’m not dead or in jail with everything that’s gone on in my life,” Koe says as he explains the tour’s name. “Coming into 2026 and this tour, I feel like I’m the best version of myself I’ve ever been. I survived the night side of me. I’m coming out of it a champion.”

Tickets for the Aussie shows are on sale now, with presales for the remaining dates starting March 10, before the public offering March 13.

Rod Stewart booked for all-star concert celebrating 50th anniversary of King’s Trust

February 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rod Stewart and King Charles III are old pals, which is why this May Rod will be headlining a charity concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of Charles’ best-known charities, The King’s Trust.

Charles founded the charity, then known as The Prince’s Trust, in 1976 to help vulnerable people aged 11 to 30, many of whom are struggling with issues like mental health problems, disability, homelessness, unemployment or legal troubles. Now known as The King’s Trust, it helps these people develop essential life skills, train in various fields and access job opportunities.

On May 11, Rod and Jools Holland, his musical collaborator on his most recent album, Swing Fever, will take the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the 50th anniversary benefit concert. Jools says to Rod in an Instagram video, “It’ll be an incredible evening, won’t it?” “It will,” agrees Rod. “If we’re there,” adds Jools. “Fifty years. Be there,” commands Rod.

Also on the bill are Rod’s best friend and former bandmate Ron Wood, as well as British pop stars Anne-Marie, Rita Ora and Craig David. Tickets are on sale now.

Having rock and pop stars perform to raise funds for the charity is nothing new for the trust. Starting in the ’80s, the Prince’s Trust concerts featured everyone from Phil Collins, Queen, Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton to Elton John, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, George Harrison, the Bee Gees and, of course, Rod.

Foreigner to set sale on the 2027 Rock Legends Cruise

February 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Foreigner has announced their first performance for 2027.

The “Hot Blooded” rockers are set to headline Rock Legends Cruise 14, with original frontman Lou Gramm joining them for the trip. The performance will mark the beginning of Foreigner’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.

The cruise is set to run from Feb. 21-25, 2027, aboard Independence of the Seas. It leaves out of Port Miami and features two full days at sea filled with live performances, plus a stop in Costa Maya, Mexico. Other artists on the cruise will be announced at a later date.

Reservations are now open at rocklegendscruise.com.

Foreigner launched a string of unplugged shows on Wednesday in Beaver Creek, Colorado, and will play a second show in the city on Thursday. Unplugged dates run through March 2 in Aspen, Colorado.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band will then hit Las Vegas for an orchestral residency at The Venetian Theatre on March 6. They will also be touring this summer with Lynyrd Skynyrd on the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour, which starts July 23 in Atlanta.

A complete list of Foreigner dates can be found at ForeignerOnline.com.

Megan Thee Stallion to make Broadway debut in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’

February 26, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Watch out, Broadway! Megan Thee Stallion is set to make her debut. She’s joined the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, becoming the first female-identifying person to take on the role of Zidler, impresario of the Moulin Rouge nightclub.

Meg will flex her acting skills at New York City’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre for eight weeks, starting March 24 and ending May 17. The musical will end its Broadway run on July 26.

“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” Megan said in a statement. “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace. Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling, but I’m up for the challenge and can’t wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me.”

“Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion into the Moulin Rouge! The Musical community is a thrilling moment for us,” adds producer Carmen Pavlovic. “This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations: our farewell gift to Broadway audiences and one of our biggest announcements in the history of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”

News of Meg’s Broadway debut arrives after she teased a collaboration with Juvenile on her socials. Alongside a clip of her lip-synching and dancing to her verse on a new version of Juvie’s “B.B.B.,” she wrote, “BBB ft ME @juviethegreat. when you gonna drop it.” He responded, “Friday.”

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