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Led Zeppelin shares remastered ‘Houses of the Holy’ from ‘Physical Graffiti’ 50th anniversary release

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Led Zeppelin has shared a remastered version of their track “Houses of the Holy,” which will be part of the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of their classic album Physical Graffiti.

“Houses of the Holy” is one of several remastered Physical Graffiti tracks Led Zeppelin has recently posted on their official YouTube page. They previously shared “In My Time of Dying,” “The Rover” and “Custard Pie.”

Led Zeppelin announced in July they will mark the album’s anniversary with the release of a new live EP, titled Live EP. It will feature performances of four songs: “In My Time of Dying” and “Trampled Underfoot,” both recorded live at London’s Earls Court in 1975; and “Sick Again” and “Kashmir,” both recorded at the Knebworth Festival in England in 1979.

The remastered songs are part of an updated release of 2015’s three-LP Physical Graffiti Deluxe Edition, which includes the remastered version of the album, a bonus album featuring rough mixes and early versions of songs, and a new replica Physical Graffiti poster.

Both releases are due out Sept. 12 and are available for preorder now.

Physical Graffiti, released on Feb. 24, 1975, was Led Zeppelin’s first album to be released under their Swan Song Records label. The record, produced by Jimmy Page, spent six weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was the first album to go Platinum from preorders alone and has since been certified 17-times Platinum in the U.S.

Whitney Houston auction raises over $200K for late singer’s Legacy Foundation

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

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Whitney Houston auction raises over $200K for late singer’s Legacy Foundation — Auction included Whitney Houston’s 1993/1994 tour outfit (Chris Grieve/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)

Items owned by the late Whitney Houston brought in more than $200,000 at a Monday charity auction.

The auction included clothing and jewelry worn by the late singer, as well as Platinum sales plaques and other personal items. Among the highlights were the blue jersey Whitney wore at the 1994 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony and a black Marc Bouwer cat suit with crystal embellishments, both of which sold for $22,400.

The yellow dress Whitney wore on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars went for $12,800, while a plaque recognizing sales of 19 million copies of The Bodyguard soundtrack went for $16,000. An outfit she wore during her 1993/1994 The Bodyguard world tour, also by Marc Bouwer, sold for more than $10,000.

Other items included a pair of Dolce & Gabbana pumps, several fur coats, Whitney’s home slot machine, costume jewelry and a two-piece velour outfit Whitney wore during her 1991 HBO concert special Welcome Home Heroes.

The sale, organized by Julien’s Auctions, was held to benefit The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, and specifically the foundation’s scholarships for students studying the arts at historically Black colleges and universities.

Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

August 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Taylor Swift‘s new era is upon us.

At 12 minutes after midnight on Aug. 12, Taylor announced that her 12th studio album will be called The Life of a Showgirl and you can pre-order it now. The official release date is yet to be announced, but the album that you order will “ship before Oct. 13, 2025.”

The cover of the album is currently blurred, but based a preview clip of Taylor’s upcoming appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s podcast New Heights Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET, she’ll be unveiling it at that time. So far, the color scheme seems to be mint green and orange.

The new album is the follow-up to 2024’s The Tortured Poets Department.

In another promo video for Taylor’s New Heights appearance, Taylor compliments her boyfriend Travis on his blue hoodie, saying, “Such a nice color on you.”

“Yes, I know,” sighs Travis. “It’s the color of your eyes, sweetie. It’s why we match so well.”

Taylor then exclaims, “We’re about to do a f****** podcast!”

Billy Porter says new book is based on real-life experiences

August 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Billy Porter was bullied as a child, but he found his voice when he discovered his talent of singing. The experience inspired his new book, Songbird in the Light, a story about a boy who goes from being bullied by classmates to discovering hix singing voice and confidence in time for the school showcase.

“I was bullied mercilessly from like the first to the fifth grade,” Porter tells People. “I realized the power that was in these vocal cords. And it changed everything for me.”

He says the message he wants fans to take away is: “You could be different and succeed, and be present and have hope. There is hope, and there is light, even when it doesn’t feel like it.”

Songbird in the Light will arrive on March 17, 2026, with Black families and experiences depicted in the book’s artwork.

“The African American-ness of it, visually, is important,” Porter said. “The fact that the hair of my character is in plaits, that’s very, very specific and necessary for us to be able to see ourselves. Also, you know, he’s really kind of fashionable, too.”

KoL’s Caleb Followill joins Zach Bryan for live debut of ‘Bowery’

August 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill made a surprise appearance during Zach Bryan‘s concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, on Sunday.

The “Use Somebody” rocker joined Bryan for the live debut of “Bowery,” the country star’s new collaboration with KoL.

The studio version of “Bowery” dropped on Friday. Upon its release, Bryan called working with Kings of Leon the “honor of my life.”

Kings of Leon opened for a trio of Bryan shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in July. Those marked the band’s first live performances since Followill broke his foot in May.

E-40 launches wine brand featuring 5 flavors

August 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

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E-40 is introducing fans to his ON1 Infusion Wine brand, and as he says in one of his songs, “Everybody got choices.”

According to Complex, the brand features five flavors — Peach, Mango, Mixed Berry, Pineapple and Strawberry. They were stored and bottled in Napa, California, and can be mixed or sipped independently.

“Launching ON1 Infusion Wine is the perfect way to celebrate Black Business Month and Black ownership,” E-40 said in a statement. “I wanted to introduce a new, high-proof flavored wine that offers quality, delivers on taste and reaches a wider audience of consumers. Whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned sipper, ON1 is for the perfect drink to turn any occasion into a celebration.”

E-40’s wine brand can be purchased at the Earl Stevens Selections website; it will soon be available at nationwide retailers.

Zach Bryan says he ‘will never play’ in Kansas City after feud with Chiefs fan

August 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Zach Bryan has declared he will never perform in Kansas City following an online clash with Chiefs fans.

The singer, a longtime Philadelphia Eagles supporter, took a jab at the Chiefs, who were defeated by the Eagles in the 2025 Super Bowl earlier this year.

Bryan wrote on X Friday, “Where are all the three peat people from last year,” referring to the Chiefs’ failed attempt at securing a third consecutive Super Bowl win.

The comment ignited a wave of angry responses from Chiefs fans, who defended their team.

One user wrote, “3 Super Bowl wins 5 seasons. Eagles have won 2 in their 70 year history. Sit down Eagles fan from Oklahoma.” Another added, “The Chiefs won more Super Bowls in a 5 year span than the Eagles have won in franchise history.”

After the back-and-forth, Bryan issued a warning, writing, “Please understand I will never play in Kansas City.”

“I’ll be about to finish my show and then get a taunting call if I play at that stadium,” he wrote in another post.

However, Bryan later seemed to take a more playful tone, writing, “I missed it here guys let’s piss some people off.”

“Bro all u have to do to piss off a chiefs fan is play a fair game of football,” he added. “Guys it’s okay to talk trash to each other about football yall are weird as hell.”

Despite the warning, there is still hope for fans in Kansas City who may miss Bryan. He wrote on X on Sunday, “I miss you Bonner Springs. Coming to play next year,” mentioning the nearby city located just outside Kansas City.

Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham tease fans with something coming Wednesday

August 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are getting their fans excited for some more news.

The pair shared a tease on Instagram featuring a radio playing the song “Don’t Let Me Down Again,” with the caption “Wednesday.”

“Don’t Let Me Down Again” was the first single from the Fleetwood Mac stars’ only studio album as a duo, 1973’s Buckingham Nicks. The album is being released Sept. 19, digitally and on CD, with newly remastered sound. This will mark the first-ever reissue of the album, which has been unavailable for decades.

Before officially announcing the reissue, Buckingham and Nicks teased the project with complimentary posts on social media, with each sharing a lyric to “Frozen Love,” another song from the album.

While Buckingham Nicks wasn’t a commercial success, shortly after the release Mick Fleetwood heard a track from the album and was so impressed he invited Buckingham to join Fleetwood Mac. Buckingham insisted his then-girlfriend Nicks come with him, and the pair officially joined the band on New Year’s Eve 1974.

Billy Joel’s first ex-wife says her relationship with him is ‘all good’

August 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

One of the surprises of the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes is its extensive interview material with Billy’s first wife, muse and former manager Elizabeth Weber. Since they divorced in 1982, Billy has gone on to marry three more times. So what’s their relationship like now?

“[Our relationship] is as close as it needs to be for two people who decided to divorce 40 years ago,” Weber tells US Weekly. She says “of course” she reached out to Billy following the news of his recent brain disorder diagnosis.

“If I wanna talk to him or if I have something to say, I am able to contact him whenever I want to,” she tells US. “But he has a wife and he has children and right now, he’s struggling with something that’s… that’s a big thing.”

Billy and Elizabeth became involved when she was married to his best friend and bandmate Jon Small, with whom she had a son, Sean Weber-Small. She and Billy wed in 1973 and, Elizabeth says, Sean and Billy “were very close” during their marriage, and they still have a relationship.

“I have my grandchildren that [Billy] knows and they know him,” Elizabeth says. “My granddaughter Ella taught Bill what TikTok was and showed him what was happening. And his relationship with Sean is important to both of them.”

“So, we’re not distant but we’re, you know … he lives in Florida and I live in California. But it’s all good.”

Billy is currently married to his fourth wife, Alexis Roderick; they have two daughters, Della Rose Joel and Remy Anne Joel. He was also married to Katie Lee and to Christie Brinkely, with whom he shares daughter Alexa Ray Joel.

The Re-Hurt-sal: Nathan Fielder catches Nine Inch Nails in Vancouver

August 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Among the many Nine Inch Nails fans flocking to their ongoing Peel It Back tour is Nathan Fielder.

The Nathan for You and The Rehearsal creator attended the “Closer” band’s stop in Vancouver on Sunday and met up with returning drummer Josh Freese backstage.

“The NIN tour has kicked off and been amazing,” Freese writes in an Instagram post. “But I had to share a photo of me super fanning out on @nathanfielder after our show last night in Vancouver.”

Of course, that begs the question: are Nine Inch Nails really on tour, or is this whole thing just some elaborate ploy? After all, Fielder created an entire fake singing show in the latest season of The Rehearsal in an effort to prove a point about aviation safety, which makes more sense if you watch the show.

Real or not, the Peel It Back tour continues Tuesday in Seattle. It marks NIN’s first tour with Freese back behind the kit since his departure from the band in 2008.

Freese rejoined Nine Inch Nails following his two-year stint with Foo Fighters.

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