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Trump, Iran agree to memorandum of understanding opening Strait of Hormuz: What is in the 60-day deal?

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, which would cease fighting on all fronts for 60 days and is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic, a senior administration official said Monday.

The official said the signatures were done digitally and that a formal signing will happen in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday.

While the official said the details of the agreement will be released within the next 24 to 48 hours, Trump on Monday said the text of the memorandum of understanding would be released “pretty soon,” but sometime after Friday.

“This is a very powerful document, and I want it to be released. So, probably pretty soon,” Trump said during a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron shortly after landing in France for the G7.

Trump said “it depends” if he will attend the signing ceremony in Geneva on Friday, but that Vance would be there.

Senior administration officials on Monday acknowledged there was still significant work to be done during the detailed nuclear negotiations to come, but asserted they now had direct relationships with “a number of people at the highest levels of Iranian government” and had reached “what we believe will be an understanding in the next phase.”

A senior administration official said the memorandum of understanding “provides for the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz,” which Iran closed after the war started. The official also emphasized “immediate — just to be clear here, it takes a little bit of time, because you know you have mines in the strait.”

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, said that, according to the MOU, Iran will be responsible to provide “the security and safe traffic of the ships,” adding that Tehran will do so in cooperation with Muscat and in consultation with stakeholders.

On Monday, the president said that “the strait is already partially opened” and that it will be fully opened by Friday. They are still working to clear the area of sea mines, he said.

“I think it will adjust very, very quickly, and I think obviously the prioritization will be on the heavy tankers, you know, the gas, the oils. I think that will actually flow very quickly,” the official said.

The U.S. blockade of Iranian naval ports will lift as well, but the U.S. Navy warns that it will remain in place until the agreement is formally completed.

On the topic of tolls, the official said that the MOU ensured the Strait of Hormuz be “toll-free for 60 days,” with the expectation that it will become part of the “final agreement as well.”

Iranian officials said that a ceasefire in Lebanon is included within the deal. However, Israel’s defense minister said after the agreement was announced that Israel does not plan to remove its forces from southern Lebanon.

When pressed about Israel’s role in the MOU, one of the senior U.S. administration officials responded, saying that Israel withdrawing from Lebanon was “not a condition of the deal.”

“The deal is a ceasefire, and it will not be a one-way ceasefire, meaning that if Iran is not able to control Hezbollah, and if they attack Israeli positions or Israeli towns, Israel will have the right to defend themselves and respond,” a senior administration official said.

The senior U.S. administration official said that MOU’s outline includes “verifying that [Iran is] not building a nuclear weapon and not funding radicalism and terrorism in the region.” In return, the official said it would open up the Iranian economy.

Iranian officials have long publicly maintained that the country’s nuclear program operates only for civilian purposes, although Western officials have said their uranium enrichment has gone beyond what would be needed for civilian use. Iran has also said it does not have ambitions to create nuclear weapons, a claim that American officials have disputed.

The officials also said the MOU does not reduce the U.S. force posture in the region.

The senior administration official confirmed that so far “zero dollars of unfrozen assets” have been released to Iran at this point.

The officials made clear that there are not specific things that Iran has to do to receive sanctions relief, but that it’s tied to Iran “behaving more appropriately” in general.

“Their economy is in rough shape, and they need relief badly, and so hopefully we’ll find a way to get to a deal quickly, and if not, President Trump has a lot of tools in his arsenal that he’ll be able to use,” the senior administration official said.

Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(CALIFORNIA) — An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, the base said.

“Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation is ongoing,” the base said in a statement.

The crash was reported at about 11:20 a.m. local time.

The base has closed the airfield and said all inbound planes are being diverted.

The Air Force and NASA conduct test flights of new and developmental aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base.

The B-52 Stratofortress — which typically carries a crew of five — is a long-range bomber first introduced in the 1950s that remains a central part of the U.S. military’s air power. Built by Boeing, the aircraft is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons over long distances and has been used in conflicts ranging from Vietnam to operations in the Iran war.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Music notes: Sam Smith, Ariana Grande and more

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sam Smith will release a new song called “My Guy” on June 24. On Instagram, he writes, “A song that I feel I have been waiting a lifetime to write and sing. … [T]his one fell out of the sky. In this sometimes cold and distant world, I hope you can feel the love and the closeness of this recording. I tried to capture the glow and the warmth of love in this one, it makes me cry, maybe it will make you feel a little love too.” “My Guy” is available to presave now.

Ariana Grande is using her live shows to reveal the track list of her new album, petal. Her current single, “hate that i made you love me,” is listed as the #2 track on the project on streaming services. She later revealed at her most recent concerts that track #1 is called “kiss me” and track #3 is the title track.

When Katy Perry performed at the United States’ World Cup opening game in LA on Friday, her boyfriend Justin Trudeau was in attendance. After he noticing he’d been called out for watching the game in Inglewood rather than Canada’s first game in Toronto, the former prime minister of Canada responded on X, “Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup.” He added a Canadian flag emoji.

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough will release his first-ever Spanish-language single, “Coqui,” on June 18. On Instagram, he wrote that he was thankful for his fans’ support “on my Spanish language journey thus far.”

Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott to host event honoring music exec Sylvia Rhone

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott are known for their futuristic music videos and musical genius, but they share something else in common: both are protégés of Sylvia Rhone. The two will help honor the music industry executive as hosts of the Black Music Action Coalition dinner.

Over the course of her career, Sylvia, the first Black woman to head a major record label, has held leadership roles at Epic Records, Universal Motown, Elektra Entertainment Group, Atlantic Records and EastWest Records. She has a played a role in the promotion and development of artists including Stevie Wonder, Lil Wayne, En Vogue, Erykah Badu, Brandy and Anita Baker.

Sylvia is set to be honored at the Black Music Action Coalition’s Celebration of an Icon event, taking place June 25 in LA.

“We are at a crucial time in history and we’re calling on the music community to come together and strategize to get our democracy back on track and use their voices and art to demand accountability and respect within our democracy. We also hope these events will remind us of our power and honor those who dedicated themselves to black music, like Sylvia Rhone, to ensure our music was heard,” said Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, co-founder, president and CEO of the Black Music Action Coalition.

Sylvia is also expected to receive the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards on June 28.

The Smashing Pumpkins to perform at America250 concert in LA

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Smashing Pumpkins are performing during an upcoming America250 concert in Los Angeles celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The show, dubbed America’s Block Party, takes place on July 4 at the LA Memorial Coliseum. The lineup also includes Chris Stapleton and host Queen Latifah.

“Playing the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 4 for America’s 250th is a rare kind of moment,” says Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin in a statement. “We’ve always believed in the power of music to be a unifying principle. It brings people together and allows them to express themselves in a forum that has a common destination- and it allows all of us the opportunity to participate in a celebration that has meaning, history, and impact.”

Tickets go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT and will cost $17.76. Proceeds will benefit Feeding America, and 5,000 complimentary tickets will be donated to first responders, veterans and active-duty service members.

For more info, visit America250.org.

Established by Congress in 2016, America250 is described as “the only national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to help lead the celebration and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence,” according to the website.

A different organization, Freedom 250, previously announced the Great American State Fair concert series taking place in June and July in Washington, D.C., to similarly mark America’s 250th anniversary. However, many of the announced artists have since dropped out, including Poison’s Bret Michaels, Martina McBride and The Commodores.

Live album of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1976 London residency to be released in August

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A new live album highlighting Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1976 London residency is getting its first-ever official release.

Roots, Rock, Reggae: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon features 18 tracks recorded during Marley’s June 1976 sold-out residency at London’s Hammersmith Odeon. According to a press release, the tracks included on the album represent the “best performance of each song” across the residency’s four shows.

And fans are getting their first taste of the album with the release of the track “Roots, Rock, Reggae (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon),” which is now available via digital outlets.

Performances from the concert were previously only available as part of an incomplete bootleg. The album features live takes of such Marley classics as “Get Up, Stand Up,” “I Shot the Sheriff” and “No Woman No Cry,” along with the rarity “Bend Down Low” and more.

Roots, Rock, Reggae: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon will be released Aug. 14 digitally, as two-LP vinyl and two-CD sets, and as a limited-edition two-LP color vinyl. All formats are available for preorder now.

‘Love Island USA’ executive producer dies after unexpected medical emergency

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A Love Island USA executive producer has died during production on the reality dating show’s eighth season.

Peacock said in a press release Monday that executive producer James Barker died last week in Fiji, where the reality show is currently being filmed, “after suffering an unexpected medical emergency.”

“James’ unimaginable loss has been deeply felt across not just the entire ‘Love Island USA’ production, but throughout all of ITV and Peacock,” Peacock and ITV America, which produces the reality series, said in a joint statement. “He was a beloved and greatly valued member of our collective family whose kindness, talent and dedication left an indelible mark on all of us and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. We extend our heartfelt condolences to James’ partner, family, friends and colleagues.”

Peacock and ITV America said that Barker will be honored on Tuesday’s episode of Love Island USA.

According to the press release, Barker started his television career in 2011 at Leftfield Pictures, where he was a producer on shows including Counting Cars, Forged in Fire and Pawn Stars. He also produced Queer Eye while working for ITV America.

Barker started working on Love Island USA in 2020 as a story producer and worked his way up to executive producer, according to the press release. He went on to produce numerous seasons of Love Island USA and Love Island Games.

Outside of television, Peacock and ITV America said Barker was passionate about music and “spent 20 years DJ’ing across the country building a dedicated following of fans.”

Barker is survived by his partner, Adam, whom he met at one of his shows, according to Monday’s press release.

Love Island USA season 8 kicked off June 2 with Ariana Madix returning as host. New episodes arrive daily, except on Wednesdays.

Nashville notes: Vince Gill’s ‘Prayer’ + Chris Young’s radio song

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Chris Young’s new radio single is the title track of his latest album, “I Didn’t Come Here to Leave.”

Vince Gill’s new EP in his 50 Years from Home series is A Mother’s Prayer, which features a title track co-written with Jordan Fletcher and Maggie Rose, who also lends background vocals.

Wade Bowen’s 11th studio album will arrive Sept. 25, titled The Version of Me You Get.

Amanda Seyfried was once cast to play Joni Mitchell on screen

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Many people thought Amanda Seyfried was auditioning to play Joni Mitchell when she showed off her dulcimer skills by performing the singer’s tune “California” during a March 2025 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. It turns out Seyfried actually learned to play the instrument because she had already been cast to play Joni on screen.

In a new interview with British GQ, Seyfried reveals she was supposed to play Joni in a film about her and her manger Elliot Roberts, which wound up not happening.

As part of her prep for the role, Seyfried spent time with Joni at her home in Los Angeles, where they shared a steak dinner and listened to Joni’s iconic album Blue together. Seyfried adds that during the meeting, Joni “told me a lot of stories.”

For the role, Seyfried committed herself to learning how to play all the songs on Blue, along with other Joni classics like “Both Sides Now.” She tells the mag she “f****** wept” the day she finished learning the last song.

“I felt like a bona fide musician, like I belong here,” she says. “I felt like I had put my own flag on the top of the mountain. Because it was a f***** mountain, I tell you.”

Writer/director Cameron Crowe is currently working on a Joni biopic, which will reportedly star Meryl Streep as Joni in her later years.

As for whether she had a chance to be in Crowe’s film, Seyfried tells the mag, “Apparently a lot of people reached out to Cameron Crowe and were like, ‘What the f*** are you doing, dude?'” She noted, “I don’t know what he said, but from my knowledge, his version is, she’s really young and then she’s older.”

Tim McGraw, Reba, LBT and many more to celebrate the Fourth live on ABC

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

ABC’s planning a huge party for the 250th birthday of the USA, live from the country music capitol of the world.

“Mark your calendars — this Fourth of July just got a whole lot bigger,” the network posted on its socials Monday. “Don’t miss Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash for a night of live music, fireworks, and celebration like no other.”

Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Elizabeth Nichols and Emily Ann Roberts are set to play, along with The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, comedian John Crist, Lauren Daigle, Nick Jonas, Ne-Yo and Sublime.

Ryan Seacrest will host the show, which airs live coast-to-coast starting at 8 p.m. ET. You’ll be able to tune in via ABC, Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, FX and Freeform.

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