2 Chainz mourns the loss of his dog of nine years: “I’m crushed”

June 6, 2023 by WDNY Radio

2 Chainz is “crushed” by the loss of Trappy S. Goyard, his French bulldog of nine years. In a heartfelt tribute, he revealed the pup “is no longer here” and shared a few visual memories of their time together.

“Can’t believe I’m even saying this man, I’m crushed like a mf. Man, this my heart right here,” 2 Chainz wrote on Instagram. “I have had @trappygoyard for nine years. We have traveled and kicked it all over the world and he is no longer here.”

“S*** hurt me, no cap. Feel like a person passed away, I love my dog he was so smart and laid back!! I have so many items and memories of Trappy, can’t believe I won’t hear you snoring no more,” he continued. “I know for a fact we influenced many people to try to get a dog that looked and acted like you. It could never be another Trappy, that’s was so sad to me. I loved my dog more than some people I know.”

2 Chainz’s post was met with condolences from Killer Mike, Jay Electronica, Hit-Boy, E-40, Keri Hilson, Chika, Hitmaka and more.

Trappy had appeared alongside Chainz in the “Not Invited” and “Grey Area” music videos, as well as in the series Most Expensivest.

Paul McCartney and Stanley Tucci to chat for NPG global livestream event

June 6, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Paul McCartney’s photography is the subject of a new exhibit opening later this month at the National Portrait Gallery in London, and to promote its opening he’s set to talk about his photos in a new online discussion with actor Stanley Tucci.

The in-conversation event, taking place June 29, is part of the museum’s First Look Festival, designed to reintroduce the NPG to visitors after being closed for three years to undergo renovations.

The discussion will have the pair chatting about the exhibition, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm, and McCartney’s book 1964: Eyes of the Storm, both of which give fans insight into McCartney’s point of view as The Beatles were becoming international superstars during the height of Beatlemania. The photos are from McCartney’s own archive, and were taken between December 1963 and February 1964.

The global livestream will kick off at 9 a.m. ET, with tickets on sale now.

Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm is set to run from June 28 to October 1. His book, 1964: Eyes of the Storm, will be released June 13 and is available for preorder now.

311 & AWOLNATION announce US tour

June 6, 2023 by WDNY Radio

311 and AWOLNATION are teaming up for a U.S. tour this fall.

The trek begins September 19 in Clive, Iowa, and wraps up October 8 in Highland, California. The band Blame My Youth is also on the bill for select dates.

“We’re super excited to get out on the road with AWOLNATION and Blame My Youth,” says 311 frontman Nick Hexum. “I’m a big fan of both of those bands and we’re getting [to] hit some towns we haven’t played in a long while. Stoked!”

Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit 311.com.

311’s most recent album is 2019’s Voyager. AWOLNATION put out two singles last year, “Freaking Me Out” and “We Are All Insane,” along with a covers album, My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers and Me.

Cuba Gooding Jr. settles with rape accuser before start of civil trial

June 6, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Gooding in court in 2022 — David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

Cuba Gooding Jr. settled his lawsuit with a woman who accused him of raping her a decade ago at the Mercer Hotel.

The settlement comes as jury selection was about to begin Tuesday in a civil trial that could have caused the actor to pay millions in damages had the jury found for the woman, who was identified as Jane Doe.

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

“The parties have resolved the matter,” a brief entry on the court docket said.

Gooding had denied raping the woman, saying their encounter was consensual.

The woman accused Gooding of raping her twice on the night of August 24, 2013.

After meeting the actor at a restaurant where she was having dinner with a friend, the woman said he invited her for drinks at the hotel where he was staying.

According to her lawsuit, the Oscar-winning actor asked her to come to his room so he could change clothes. Gooding stripped naked, blocked the door and pushed the woman onto the bed, ignoring her repeated cries of “no,” the lawsuit alleged.

Three other women who have accused Gooding of sexual abuse were set to testify had the case gone to trial. The judge said their allegations were “sufficiently similar” to Jane Doe’s.

The defense had suggested there was evidence that after the encounter with Gooding the woman returned to meet her friend and bragged about sleeping with a celebrity. The evidence never materialized.

Cardi B says she’s motivated to “get back outside” following New York’s Summer Jam concert

June 6, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Cardi B stepped out over the weekend to headline New York’s Summer Jam concert, and now she’s motivated to “get back outside.” In an Instagram post shared Monday, she reflected on the performance while giving fans hope for some new solo music.

“NEW YORK thank you for showing me so much love!” she captioned a series of photos of her time at the annual concert. “People had nasty things to say for weeks just for it to sell out and turn out amazing.”

“I haven’t released music in a long time but this definitely motivated me to get back outside,” she continued. Cardi thanked “all artists who came out during my set and all of the other amazing artists on the line up.”

“WE DID THAT!!” Cardi added. “Don’t pay attention to the negativity, when the hate don’t work they start telling lies. I’m on a high right now. Thank you @latto777 @21savage @dougieb___@glorillapimp @itsbankhead.”

Cardi’s headlining set Sunday featured performances of hits including “Press,” “WAP,” “I Like It,” “Bartier Carti,” and her features on “Put It On Da Floor” and “Shake It.” Before transitioning into “Tomorrow 2,” she played “Tomorrow” from Annie while images of the orphan played on the big screen. Fans speculated she was throwing shade at Ice Spice, but Cardi seemingly shut down the rumors.

“For y’all muthaf****** that’s on Twitter tryna be messy, please, cut the bulls***,” Cardi B said on Instagram Live following the show. “I don’t — that’s not me, like come on now. First of all, y’all been wanting me to be messy all things. Y’all wanted me to be messy on the song, y’all wanted me to — nah, come on now. Cut the bulls***, please. Get a mop. Y’all being too messy and y’all being annoying.”

Eric Clapton announces tour of U.K. & Ireland

June 6, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Eric Clapton has set his first plans for 2024. The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced a limited run of dates in the U.K. and Ireland.

The six-date tour kicks off May 9 in New Castle, England, and wraps with a two-night stand at London’s Royal Albert Hall, May 20 and 21. Clapton played Royal Albert Hall in May, hosting the two-night all-star Jeff Beck tribute concerts.

Tickets for all 2024 shows go on sale Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m.

Clapton is set to kick off a short set of North American shows this year, with the trek launching September 8 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He’ll also headline two Crossroads Guitar Festival dates, September 23 and 24, in Los Angeles. A complete list of shows can be found at ericclapton.com.

On This Day, June 6, 1993: The Who’s ‘Tommy’ wins five Tony awards

June 6, 2023 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, June 6, 1993…

The Broadway musical adaption of The Who’s Tommy won five awards at the 47th annual Tony Awards.

Based on the band’s 1969 album and 1975 film of the same name, the musical earned a Best Original Score Tony for The Who’s Pete Townshend, as well as Best Direction of a Musical for Des McAnuff. In total it was nominated for 10 Tonys, including Best Musical, losing out to Kiss of the Spider Woman.

The Who’s Tommy opened on Broadway on April 22, 1993, and closed on June 17, 1995, after 899 performances. It was also staged in Canada, Germany and the U.K.

A new reimagining of the musical, featuring a cast of 28, a nine-piece band and brand new staging, is set to open at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre on June 13.

Tool schedules fall North American tour

June 6, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Tool Dissectional/Volcano Entertainment/RCA Records

Tool has announced a fall North American tour in continued support of the band’s latest album, Fear Inoculum.

The headlining trek begins October 3 in Loveland, Colorado, and concludes November 21 in Toronto. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m. local time. Members of the Tool Army fan club have access to a presale beginning Thursday, June 8, at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit ToolBand.com.

Fear Inoculum was released in 2019 after a 13-year wait for a follow-up to 2006’s 10,000 Days. Tool also put out a rerecorded version of their song “Opiate” in 2022 in honor of its 30th anniversary.

In between the headlining dates, Tool will play a number of festivals this year, including the much-anticipated Power Trip in Indio, California, alongside Metallica, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden and Guns N’ Roses.

Queens of the Stone Age announce The End Is Nero tour behind ‘In Times New Roman…’ album

June 6, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Queens of the Stone Age have announced a U.S. headlining tour in support of the band’s upcoming album, In Times New Roman… .

The outing, dubbed The End Is Nero tour, launches August 3 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and wraps up October 6 in San Francisco. Phantogram will also be on the bill for select dates.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit QotSA.com.

In Times New Roman…, the follow-up to 2017’s Villains, drops June 16. It includes the previously released songs “Emotion Sickness” and “Carnavoyeur.”

You can hear In Times New Roman… a day early at QotSA’s Midnight Club listening parties, held in record stores across the world on June 15. For more info, visit MatadorRecords.com/midnightclub.

New Rule(Books): Dua Lipa says parents tell her she’s inspired their kids to read

June 6, 2023 by WDNY Radio

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Dua Lipa‘s latest project is the Service95 Book Club, which invites readers of her Service95 newsletter to read and discuss a book she selects each month. And Dua claims that her endorsement of reading has done the impossible — gotten kids to put down their phones and pick up a book.

“I’ve had a great response,” she tells the Sunday Times. “People say their kids started reading because I posted about books. Everything is so bitesize now, but reading takes you from that.”

“It’s cool to encourage younger generations to read, which maybe isn’t so instilled in them because of social media,” she adds. “I know reading has been on a decline, but I read everywhere.”

Dua interviewed Douglas Stuart, the author of Shuggie Bain, her first book club selection, last weekend at the U.K.’s most prestigious literary festival. According to ELLE, Stuart said he’d like to cast Dua in the TV adaptation of the book.

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