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Trump heads to France for 1st G7 summit since US-Iran war began

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — Immediately after celebrating his 80th birthday with Sunday’s UFC fight on the White House South Lawn, President Donald Trump is expected to head to France to meet with top global superpowers at the annual G7 summit.

Held in Évian-les-Bains, France from June 15 to 17, this will be the president’s fifth time attending the conference in person and comes amid heightened global turmoil, with the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine expected to loom large over the summit’s economic and geopolitical agenda.

This is the first time the G7 leaders are meeting in-person since the start of the U.S.-Iran war, which has now reached its 15th week and continues to impact the global economy, with increases in fossil fuel and oil and gas prices. The war had caught U.S. allies off guard and some were unwilling to heed the president’s requests for help, which has created tensions between Trump and some G7 leaders.

There is expected to be a focus on the Middle East, with Trump scheduled to participate in bilateral meetings with Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, according to a senior administration official.

While the past week saw significant military escalation between the U.S. and Iran, Trump said Sunday that the two countries had reached an agreement that would open the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the global oil supply passes through.

During the G7 summit last year, Trump left one day early because of the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, and that weekend launched Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Like last year, leaders are also looking to secure lasting peace in Ukraine. It has been 4 1/2 years since Russia invaded Ukraine, but the war is escalating, especially with Ukraine’s expansion of long-range drone attacks against Russia. Trump repeatedly promised that he personally could end the Russia-Ukraine war on the first day of his presidency and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to seek more assistance from allies.

Zelenskyy will meet with G7 leaders on Tuesday, according to a senior administration official, but there is no one-on-one meeting currently scheduled with Trump. Ukraine was also not listed as one of the U.S. goals for the summit, though the administration emphasizes that resolving the conflict remains one of the president’s “top priorities.”

The other six countries that comprise the G7 coalition include France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, but leaders of other countries are often also invited to the annual conference, with Zelenskyy reportedly expected to be in attendance.

During a background call previewing the trip, a senior White House administration official said Trump’s goals include addressing “economic growth and development, supply chain resilience, illegal immigration and artificial intelligence,” in addition to boosting investment partnerships.

Upon assuming his second term, Trump has strained his relationship with the other G7 leaders. In addition to prompting other countries to question his actions in Iran, the president has distanced the U.S. from top allies over his rhetoric towards NATO, his tariffs and his ambitions in acquiring Greenland, to name a few issues.

The conference was originally scheduled to begin on Sunday. Officials did not comment on whether the president’s birthday plans for that day played a role in shifting the G7 schedule forward.

On the final day of the summit on Wednesday, Trump is expected to travel to Paris to have dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles before heading back to Washington.

In brief: ‘House of Guinness’ season 2, and more

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Pour another pint for House of Guinness. Variety reports the show about the famous Irish brewing family has been renewed for season 2 by Netflix. The series stars Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn and Fionn O’Shea …

Peter Sarsgaard is taking on a new role in HBO’s The Last of Us, according to Entertainment Weekly. The actor will reportedly be playing Amon, one of the leaders of The Seraphites, a character not featured in the original video game on which the show is based. Filming for season 3 of the show is going on hiatus due to the World Cup …

Parks and Recreation actor Ben Schwartz has reportedly joined the cast of The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event. According to Variety, he’ll be playing New York disc jockey Murray the K, who crosses paths with The Beatles during their first trip to the U.S. in the 1960s. The movies star Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison …

Scoreboard roundup — 6/14/26

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 0 (Stanley Cup Final – Game 6 – CAR wins series 4-2)

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Marlins 4, Pirates 2
Padres 5, Orioles 2
Mariners 1, Nationals 10
Yankees 8, Blue Jays 3
Diamondbacks 5, Reds 3
Braves 1, Mets 8
Astros 0, Royals 4
Dodgers 4, White Sox 6
Phillies 0, Brewers 4
Cardinals 4, Twins 5
Rockies 23, Athletics 9
Cubs 1, Giants 5
Rays 8, Angels 3
Rangers 6, Red Sox 4
Tigers, Guardians (POSTPONED)

Behind the scenes of George Birge’s huge CMA Fest moment with Luke Bryan

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

CMA Fest 2026 may have wrapped a little more than a week ago, but George Birge is one of many people who are still riding the Fan Fair high.

His euphoria comes from getting to play his top-15 hit “Ride, Ride, Ride” with Luke Bryan during his set on the main stage in Nashville.

“It was my first time performing in a stadium,” George reveals. “Seventy thousand people out there and it was just electric. Luke leaned into me right before we walked onstage and he said, ‘Man, don’t let this freak you out and go out there and get weird or nothing. Just go out and crush it, man.'”

For the “Mind on You” hitmaker, Luke’s encouragement helped.

“I gotta admit, I did have a little bit of nerves, but we went out there and it was electric,” he tells ABC Audio. “The crowd ate it up, and [it] may be one of the best nights of my life, easily, of my musical journey, getting to play that song with Luke Bryan at Nissan Stadium to close out CMA Fest.”

Not only was George part of Luke’s closing Sunday night set, he got to be part of the final CMA Fest performance at the original Nissan Stadium. Next year CMA Fest will be in the new home of the Tennessee Titans, which is currently being built.

The 2026 CMA Fest special premieres Thursday, June 25, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.

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Alicia Keys closes 2026 Tribeca Festival: ‘I’m really just getting started’

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Alicia Keys had the honor of closing New York’s Tribeca Festival Saturday night with the premiere of her new documentary Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen. The film is both an examination of her life and career, and a look at how she put together her hit musical Hell’s Kitchen, loosely based on her own experiences.

With the musical, the film and a 25th anniversary edition of her debut album Songs in A Minor, Alicia’s spent a lot of time looking back lately. On the red carpet ahead of the film’s premiere, she shared with ABC Audio what all that looking back tells her about her future.

“It tells me that there is such a consistency, actually, between who I have always been and the growth is continuous. It never ends, it never stops,” said Alicia, who posed on the red carpet with her mother, Terria Joseph. Her mother’s own story is a major part of the film, as is Alicia’s relationship with her father, Craig Cook.

“I feel really grateful every step along the way,” Alicia continued. “I’m learning more and I’m becoming more brave and courageous. So, I mean, I’m really just getting started.”

Following the screening, Alicia and the film’s director, One 9, sat for a Q&A in which they discussed how, above all, the film was inspired by “the spirit of each of us as dreamers.” They also talked about how important it was to show the “diversity and the danger” of Hell’s Kitchen, the area of New York where she grew up, which shaped and continues to shape her music.

Alicia also headlined the Festival’s closing night party, playing an hour-long set featuring surprise guest Nas, and ending — fittingly, on the night the Knicks won the NBA Finals — with “Empire State of Mind.”

Bob Seger debuts ‘American Storm’ official video for 40th anniversary, shares summer playlist

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bob Seger is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the track “American Storm” with the streaming debut of the official music video for the song.

The clip, now available on YouTube, is an ’80s-era performance clip, with Seger backed by his Silver Bullet Band.

“American Storm” was the first single off Seger’s 13th studio album, Like a Rock, which was released in March 1986. It went to #3 on the Billboard 200, peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and landed at #2 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

Seger is also helping fans embrace the season with the release of Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band’s Sweet Summertime playlist.

Now available via digital outlets, the playlist includes such classic Seger tunes as “Hollywood Nights,” “Night Moves,” “Still the Same,” “Old Time Rock & Roll,” “Against the Wind” and “Rock & Roll Never Forgets.”

‘Disclosure Day’ lands at #1 at the box office with $44 million

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

‘Disclosure Day’ lands at #1 at the box office with million

‘Disclosure Day’ lands at #1 at the box office with $44 million — ‘Disclosure Day.’ (Universal)

It wasn’t quite an out-of-this-world debut, but Disclosure Day still took #1 at the box office this weekend with $44 million.

The Steven Spielberg alien sci-fi drama came in above estimates, according to Variety, though not enough to justify its $115 million price tag. The film stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo.

The hit horror flick Obsession took the #2 spot, with the horror spoof Scary Movie dropping to #3.

The weekend’s other two new releases, the martial arts film The Furious and the drag queen comedy Stop! That! Train!, came in at #8 and #9, respectively.

Here are the top 10 films at the box office:

1. Disclosure Day — $44 million
2. Obsession — $19 million
3. Scary Movie — $14.5 million
4. Backrooms — $11.3 million
5. Master of the Universe — $8.7 million
6. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu — $4.7 million
7. Michael — $4.1 million
8. The Furious — $2.75 million
9. Stop! That! Train! — $2.02 million
10. The Breadwinner — $1.5 million

Oliver Tree dead at 32

June 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Oliver Tree has died. He was 32.

Tree was among six people killed when two helicopters collided Sunday in Brazil, according to federal police of Rio de Janeiro.

Tree began his music career in 2010, and in 2018 he released his Alien Boy EP, which includes the RIAA Platinum-certified title track. His full-length debut album, Ugly Is Beautiful, dropped in 2020, and features “Alien Boy” and the single “Hurt,” which hit the top five on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.

The deluxe version of Ugly Is Beautiful spawned the single “Life Goes On,” which became Tree’s first crossover hit on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.

In addition to earning fans with his blend of alternative and pop music, Tree became known for his distinctive bowl haircut and eccentric personality, which he displayed in his music videos. He would often mention quitting or retiring from music before putting out new material, and would be described in interviews as “trolling.”

Tree has released three more albums, 2022’s Cowboy Tears, 2023’s Alone in a Crowd and 2026’s Love You Madly Hate You Badly. According to a press release, Love You Madly Hate You Badly was recorded “across seven continents and 80 countries, from Africa to China to Afghanistan.”

Singer Melanie Martinez, who dated Tree, wrote in an Instagram Story, “Been an absolute wreck today.”

“Rest in peace Oliver,” Martinez wrote. “I know you’re making the angels giggle. I’ll be here wondering what stunt and creative project you’re scheming up in heaven.”

Bruce Springsteen honored with social justice award at Tribeca Festival

June 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruce Springsteen was honored with the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award by the Tribeca Festival in New York City Saturday.

After an opening speech by Tribeca founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, U2 frontman Bono introduced Springsteen, noting, “Bruce made poetry from the voices of the people and set that poetry to music. We honor him tonight as a musician and poet and as an activist and a patriot.”

During the pair’s discussion, they touched on the current divisive political climate and Springsteen’s most recent protest tour.

“I don’t even really consider myself an activist,” Bruce said at one point. “I’m a little embarrassed to get this award tonight cause I feel like at best I’m a concerned citizen.”

He added, “What do I do, you know, I sing my songs, I say a few things and wish for the best.” “There’s so many people … who do so much more than I do,” he noted, pointing to Bono as one of them.

In a lighter moment, Bono talked about trying to get Springsteen to let them use his 2008 song “Girls in Their Summer Clothes” for a Gap ad tied to Bono’s (RED) campaign, with Bruce turning him down.

“That was a big mistake,” Springsteen said. “That was just a song that, I love that song. Damn it, I still think back: ‘Bono asked you to put this thing on a commercial on television.’ I should have f***** done it! People would hear it like a hit, you know? So I have to apologize.”

The afternoon ended with Patti Smith, backed by Tony Shanahan, performing “Peaceable Kingdom,” with a snippet of “People Have the Power.” Then Springsteen and Bono joined them for a full rendition of “People Have the Power.”

Springsteen wrapped the event with a solo acoustic performance of his 2012 track “Land of Hope and Dreams.”

Knicks beat Spurs to win 1st NBA championship in more than 50 years

June 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs Saturday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, winning their first NBA championship in 53 years.

The Knicks won 94-90 at the Spurs’ home court to a crowd that was packed with its fair share of Knick fans.

Back in the Big Apple, crowds across the city cheered as they watched from bars, outdoor watch parties and even outdoor kiosks.

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson led the team with 45 points, capping an extraordinary run throughout the playoffs.

“I don’t know what I’m feeling. I’m in awe. Whenever anyone count us out, we found a way to go do something about it,” he told ESPN’s Lisa Salters.

Brunson was named finals MVP and joined on stage by his father Rick, an assistant coach on the Knicks.

“It’s everything I’ve dreamed of, that’s why I came to New York,” Brunson said.

Back in New York City, fans took to the streets to celebrate the long-awaited win. A huge crowd gathered outside Madison Square Garden, cheering enthusiastically as the win played out on a giant screen.

The New York Police Department said a 17-year-old was shot once in the foot during celebrations near West 42nd Street and Broadway. He was transported by private means to Bellevue Hospital where he was in stable condition, police said. There were three people of interest in custody and a firearm was recovered at the scene, police said. Police did not detail a motive or release potential charges.

About a block away from Times Square, at the intersection of West 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue, the Fire Department responded to a school bus fire. The call came in around 2:47 a.m. and firefighters were actively working to extinguish the flames, the department said early on Sunday.

In parts of Brooklyn, fireworks went off, and cars and buses honked their horns, joining the loud chorus of cheers and cries from the fans.

The Knicks last won NBA championship in 1973. The last time the team made it to the Finals was in 1999 when they lost to the Spurs four games to one, with the final game taking place at the Garden.

The last time a New York City team won a professional basketball championship was two years ago when the New York Liberty won the WNBA Finals.

The Knicks’ Finals run was highlighted by tight scores, incredible plays and, in Game 4, one of the biggest comebacks in NBA history.

Two of the most powerful New Yorkers also got in on Knicks Finals fever.

President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game, when he watched Game 3 live from the Garden, where he was booed by the crowd during the national anthem performance.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also attended Game 3.

Immediately after the win, the mayor’s office announced a ticker-tape parade for the team will be held at City Hall Thursday.

“For more than 50 years, New Yorkers have waited for this moment,” Mamdani said in a statement. “Through near misses, heartbreak and a hope that every year could be our year, this city never stopped believing in the Knicks. And this team fulfilled that hope with grit, resilience and heart — just like the five boroughs itself.”

ABC News’ Jessica Gorman contributed to this report.

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