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Pearl Jam auctioning signed poster in support of Venezuela

July 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Pearl Jam is auctioning off a signed poster to raise money in support of relief efforts in Venezuela, which has been devastated by a pair of powerful earthquakes that hit the country on June 24.

The poster is from PJ’s set at the 2021 Ohana Encore festival and is signed by all of the band members. It was created by the design duo Ames Bros, which was cofounded by bassist Jeff Ament’s brother Barry Ament.

“Every dollar raised from this auction will go directly to those in need,” reads a post to the Ames Bros Instagram. “A huge thank you to the incredible folks at Pearl Jam for generously donating this signed poster to make this fundraiser possible.”

Bidding is open now through Friday at 10 a.m. PT via AmesBrosShop.com.

Other bands who’ve announced their support for Venezuela include Metallica and Rush.

Neil Young revisits ‘Living With War’ with updated tracks

July 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Neil Young has released updated versions of two songs from his 2006 album, Living With War.

According to a post on his Neil Young Archives website, the new versions are part of the Living With War archives collection. He notes that while the collection contains all the original performances, he’s made some “small changes within some songs.”

Examples of those changes can be heard on two tracks that Young has released to YouTube — the title track and “Let’s Impeach the President.”

He notes in his post that “(t)he mix is refocused.” He adds, “The choir is huge and has a band. The hundred voices add incredible depth to the stories of Living With War.”

Released in May 2006, Living With War was Young’s 29th studio album. It contained songs criticizing the George W. Bush administration and the war in Iraq. The album received three Grammy Award nominations: best rock album, and best rock song and best solo rock vocal performance for the track “Lookin’ For a Leader.”

G.R.L. member and ‘Party Rock Anthem’ singer Lauren Bennett dies at 37

July 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Lauren Bennett, a member of the girl group G.R.L. who lent her vocals to the LMFAO hit “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. She was 37.

Her G.R.L. bandmates released a statement on Instagram Monday, writing, “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren. Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.”

The statement continued, “We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved. Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts.”

The British singer began her career as part of the girl group Paradiso Girls, formed by Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin. Their debut single “Patron Tequila,” featuring Eve and Lil’ Jon, hit #3 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in 2009.

After that group disbanded, Bennett joined G.R.L. The group’s debut single, “Vacation,” was featured on the Smurfs 2 soundtrack. The group was also featured on Pitbull’s 2014 song “Wild Wild Love.” G.R.L. disbanded shortly after member Simone Battle died in 2014, but reformed in 2016.

Bennett’s feature on the LMFAO song “Party Rock Anthem” in 2011 became her first #1 single.

A cause of death for Bennett has not yet been given.

‘Boston’ hitmaker Stella Lefty is ‘Good at Leaving’

July 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Now that newcomer Stella Lefty’s got a smash hit with “Boston,” fans are getting “Good at Leaving.”

“i lurv this song and i hope u do tooooo,” she said on her socials, as she released the fan favorite after debuting the up-tempo groove at recent shows.

It’s her first new music since her debut EP, Is This Heaven?, dropped in May.

Meanwhile, “Boston” is now at #5 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs tally, and is in the top 15 on both the Hot 100 and Country Airplay charts.

“Something to Lose,” her duet with significant other Vincent Mason, has also cracked the Hot 100.

Currently in London for a Monday show, Stella plays Dublin on Thursday and Amsterdam on Saturday.

Drake surprises fan on TikTok Live

July 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Drake gave one of his fans the surprise of a lifetime when he expressed his gratitude for her support during a TikTok Live.

Speaking to Abi on her TikTok Live through her Champagnemamiabi account, he said, “I respect you, you always show love. Been riding. So I just wanted to say hello.”

“You’re my GOAT,” she replied.

“Bro, this is such a crazy experience,” she added, before asking if anyone was screen recording the chat. “OMG! Drake I’d give you a hug right now. This is crazy.”

“It’s love,” Drake said, blowing kisses. “I just want to tell you thank you, thanks for always riding.”

“I will always ride,” Abi said.

“Much love, nice to meet you finally,” Drake concluded.

Following his sign-off, Abi said, “Oh my f****** God, guys. I’m gonna cry.”

You can watch the conversation on Abi’s TikTok.

Metallica met up with Sharon Osbourne on one-year anniversary of Back to the Beginning

July 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sharon Osbourne attended Metallica’s show in London Sunday on the one-year anniversary of the Back to the Beginning concert.

Back to the Beginning, which took place on July 5, 2025, marked the final live performance by the original Black Sabbath lineup and Ozzy Osbourne, who died just over two weeks later on July 22. The show also featured a stacked lineup of hard rock and metal bands, including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer and Pantera.

Metallica met up with Sharon backstage in London Sunday, as well as her and Ozzy’s daughter Kelly Osbourne. You can check out photos from the encounter on Metallica’s Instagram.

“One year after ‘Back to the Beginning,’ we were thrilled to see some familiar faces for #M72London,” the post’s caption reads. “We miss you, Ozzy!”

Metallica also paid tribute to Ozzy during Sunday’s show with a performance of the Sabbath song “Electric Funeral” during bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett’s “Doodle” segment.

Riley Green wants to ‘Go Again’ with Hannah McFarland

July 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Riley Green continues to be the king of the country duet, this time with a new track with Hannah McFarland.

“Go Again” joins his ever-growing collection of collabs, which includes Carly Pearce’s current radio single, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay,” as well as the number ones “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do” with Ella Langley.

Riley wrote “Go Again” solo. Just like Ella, Hannah’s a fellow Alabama native and his frequent tour mate.

It’s the third release from his fourth album, That’s Just Me, which comes out Sept. 18, following “My Way” and “Think as You Drunk.”

He’s just extended his Cowboy as It Gets Tour into the fall, with Hannah joining him on most of the dates.

Lil Wayne explains why he missed tour opener in Maine

July 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Wondering why Lil Wayne missed the opening date of his 20+ Years of Carter Classics tour? He explained the reason during a recent livestream.

Wayne missed the kickoff date of the tour in Maine, with fans learning he wouldn’t be performing after 2 Chainz took the stage. He also reportedly arrived two hours late to his show in Gilford, New Hampshire.

“Bangor, Maine, I gotta motherf***** apologize to you personally again for real, for real. Sorry for missing that show the other night,” he said. “Listen, I have epilepsy and I have seizures, right? Thank God I haven’t had a seizure in years, but seizures have triggers. The trigger to my seizures are bad migraines.”

Wayne continued, “I had a bad migraine that night. It was recommended that I don’t get in the air. I still was tryna get on the motherf***** and still was tryna get on the plane to come rock with ya, but again it was recommended that I don’t get on the plane because they didn’t want an event to happen while I’m in the air.”

He added, “Hopefully you can understand that, but guess what? July 28. I’ll be there.”

Wayne also revealed during the livestream he’s no longer engaged. “I know I don’t give y’all a lot of content, especially a lot of personal content but I would like to clear something up,” he said of the breakup. “I considered I don’t want to be such a burden to such an amazing person.”

Wayne’s next show is July 16 in Des Moines, Iowa.

ASIA drops first single from upcoming album, ‘Indigo’

July 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

ASIA is back with new music.

The band, which features original member Geoffrey Downes, along with musicians Virgil Donati, John Mitchell and Harry Whitley, will release Indigo on Nov. 6.

Indigo is the first new album from ASIA since 2014’s Gravitas, which was the band’s last album to feature vocalist/bassist John Wetton before his 2017 death. The new album includes two songs, “Tattoo Indigo (Parts 2 & 3)” and “Chesapeake Bay,” which were written by Wetton. They are among the last songs he ever wrote.

Indigo also features guest appearances by Yes’ Steve Howe and Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy.

Speaking of the album, Downes says in a press release that it was “a joy to make.”

“The songs are deep in musicality, with a powerful and original performance, dynamics and strong lyrical undertones – it’s an album that hopefully our fans will widely appreciate and support our cause to put ASIA back on the map,” he adds.

And ASIA is giving fans their first preview with the release of the first single, “The Traveller (Into The Light).”

“The first track off the album is a high-power energy piece, with a few elements of prog trickery but retaining the accessible chorus block, which was always a signature of ASIA’s music from the very beginning,” says Downes. “It’s a song of great optimism, mainly about looking forward to the future and travelling ‘into the light.’ Play it loud!”

Indigo is available for preorder now.

First official Black Sabbath book ‘The Masters of Reality’ announced

July 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A new book documenting the history of Black Sabbath has been announced.

The Masters of Reality – Why Black Sabbath Matter is described as the first-ever official Black Sabbath book and was created by rock photographer Ross Halfin in collaboration with the band. It covers Sabbath’s story from their formation in the late ’60s to their final live performance at the Back to the Beginning concert in their hometown of Birmingham, England, in July 2025.

The book was originally set to be announced shortly after Back to the Beginning, but it was put on hold due to Ozzy Osbourne’s death weeks later.

“Ozzy and Sharon [Osbourne] wanted the book out soon after the final show in Birmingham but Ozzy suddenly passing away caused the music world to stop,” Halfin says. “Ozzy was fully involved with the book and he signed the book plates months before the final show, as did all the band members.”

Halfin continues, “So now, we all thought the time was right, one year after Back to the Beginning, to announce the project. A book we all feel celebrates both Black Sabbath and Ozzy and illustrates just how important they are. I hope fans enjoy it.”

The Masters of Reality – Why Black Sabbath Matter is available to preorder now via Rufus Publications. It’s set to ship in October.

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