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Journey’s Jonathan Cain says it’s time to say farewell: ‘We’re just repeating ourselves’

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Journey is currently out on their Final Frontier Tour, which is scheduled through the end of November, and keyboardist Jonathan Cain says the band’s retirement is coming at the right time.

Describing the tour as “a grind,” Cain tells the Rock & Roll High School podcast, “I think the only reason I’m still out here is the fans, you know? It’s time for me to close the chapter. It’s a beautiful time to say goodbye, for me.”

Cain notes, “After playing the stadium tour with Def Leppard last year, I just felt like we’d done it. And we’re just repeating ourselves. The new albums don’t seem to move the needle. That’s why I’ve gotten into Christian music, because I can still sing a melody there and praise the Lord, and it still, you know, gets received.”

Elsewhere in the podcast, Cain talks about Journey’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. Former lead singer Steve Perry did join them onstage for the honor, but he didn’t sing with them, which Cain says he’s still surprised about.

“I was certain — I would have bet money he would’ve changed his mind and come and sang ‘Lights’ with us or something, but he didn’t, which was weird,” Cain says. “I would have bet money that he was gonna come to soundcheck the day before and show up. I kept looking in the wings and he never came.”

Cain also owns up to starting a rumor that Perry might pop up at some point during the farewell tour. “He got wind of it and immediately shot it down,” Cain said. “I always had said that he’s welcome on our stage any time. And he knows that that’s an open invitation. And he might still change his mind, we never know.”

Zac Efron to star in ‘Angel Heart’ series for HBO, A24

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Zac Efron has found his next role.

The actor is set to executive produce and star in an Angel Heart series for HBO and A24, ABC Audio has confirmed.

Angel Heart will be a one-hour drama written and executive produced by Black Rabbit creator Zach Baylin. The show will be based on the 1978 horror novel Falling Angel, which was previously adapted into the Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro film Angel Heart in 1987, as well as its sequel, Angel’s Inferno. Shōgun‘s Jonathan Van Tulleken is set to direct and executive produce.

According to its logline, this new series follows a “down-and-out NYC paparazzi, who makes his living finding and photographing people who don’t want to be found.”

He is eventually “hired by a mysterious man to find a missing woman. But the deeper he digs to find her, the more it looks like a group of powerful elites, and maybe something supernatural, are covering up the disappearance,” the logline continues.

Efron previously worked with A24 on the 2023 sports drama film The Iron Claw. He is set to appear in the upcoming thriller Famous from director Jody Hill. He’ll also star alongside Will Ferrell in the new movie Judgment Day from director Nicholas Stoller.

DMX’s estate announces posthumous book, ‘The Gospel According to DMX’

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Another posthumous release from DMX is on the way — this time in the form of a book. The Gospel According to DMX, authorized by the rapper’s estate and curated by co-administrators Desiree Lindstrom and Sasha Simmons, will be released Nov. 17 via Simon & Schuster.

The book is a “collection of Earl Simmons’ spiritual writings, prayers, sermons, and select lyrics” that “offer an intimate window into the private devotions of a man whose faith was as fierce as his artistry.” Readers should not expect a traditional religious or doctrinal text, however, as the book also includes profanity, mature themes and explicit language.

The book also features a foreword by fellow hip-hop artist Rakim, along with never-before-seen archival material presented in its original form.

The Gospel According to DMX, now available for preorder, appears to take its name from audio featured in the announcement on the late rapper’s Instagram.

“I came here to meet somebody and tell them about the glory of God. Before you know it, I’ll be back doing what I’m supposed to be doing. The gospel according to X,” DMX says in the clip.

His legacy will also continue through the upcoming Becoming DMX podcast, hosted by Jadakiss, produced by 50 Cent and set to debut this summer.

Despite rumors, filmmakers say Taylor Swift hasn’t done the end title song for ‘Toy Story 5’

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The filmmakers behind Toy Story 5 are shooting down rumors that Taylor Swift has written the movie’s end title song.

On April 30, Taylor posted — and then removed — a countdown on her website that seemed to be Toy Story-coded. It featured blue skies, white clouds and the same shade of yellow used in the franchise’s branding.

When fans noticed that Toy Story 5‘s release date, June 19, also marks the 20th anniversary of her debut single, rumors flew that Taylor was somehow involved in the franchise’s latest installment.

But in a new interview, Toy Story 5 director Andrew Stanton says of the rumors, “It surprised us. We’d be frickin’ honored.” Producer Lindsey Collins adds that having Taylor involved would “be pretty amazing.”

“The sad truth is, we watched the movie being mixed last week, done, and the song on the end of that was not Taylor Swift’s song,” Stanton clarifies.

Of course, that doesn’t preclude the movie from featuring a Taylor tune somewhere, since he specifically said “the song on the end.” Guess we’ll have to wait until June 19 to find out.

The mystery of the disappearing countdown, however, has yet to be explained.

U2 joins Shane MacGowan tribute album

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

U2 has been added to the track list for the upcoming tribute album to late Pogues frontman and fellow Irish artist Shane MacGowan.

Bono and company have put their spin on the Pogues song “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah” for the compilation, due out Nov. 13.

The album, titled 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan, also includes Bruce Springsteen’s previously released cover of “A Rainy Night in Soho.” Other contributing artists include Hozier, who sings the holiday classic “Fairytale of New York” alongside Oscar-winning actress Jessie Buckley, Dropkick Murphys, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tom Waits and The Pogues themselves.

You can check out the full track list via MacGowan’s Instagram.

MacGowan died in 2023 at age 65.

The Pogues reunited in 2024 and launched a U.S. tour in 2025 featuring original members Spider Stacy, Jem Finer and James Fearnley alongside guest vocalists and musicians.

Inflation hits highest level in nearly 3 years, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — Inflation jumped for a second consecutive month in April as the Iran war drove up gasoline prices and strained household budgets, government data on Thursday showed.

Prices rose 3.8% in April compared to a year earlier, according to the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, an inflation gauge preferred by the Federal Reserve. The PCE stood at 2.8% as recently as February.

Inflation now stands at its highest level since May 2023, the Commerce Department report showed.

The savings rate, meanwhile, fell to 2.6%, its lowest level since 2022, suggesting some strapped consumers are struggling to stash away extra funds.

A persistent increase in consumer prices may put pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates as a means of dialing back inflation. The latest reading comes days after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh began a four-year term atop the central bank.

For now, futures markets overwhelmingly expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady when policy makers meet next month, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of investor sentiment.

However, markets peg the chances of a quarter-point rate increase by the end of the year at more than one in three, well above where odds of a rate hike stood prior to the war, the tool shows.

The benchmark interest rate stands at a level between 3.5% and 3.75%. That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply. The standoff triggered one of the largest oil shocks ever recorded.

As a result, gasoline prices surged. The price of an average gallon of gas stood at $4.42 as of Thursday, AAA data showed – an increase of $1.44 per gallon since the war began on Feb. 28. That amounts to a 48% price jump in about three months.

Paul Di’Anno live album announced to accompany upcoming documentary

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A new Paul Di’Anno live album has been announced to accompany the upcoming documentary about the late former Iron Maiden singer.

The set, which was recorded in 2022 in Croatia, is due out June 26. You can listen to its included rendition of the Maiden song “Phantom of the Opera” out now.

“Phantom of the Opera” first appeared on Maiden’s 1980 self-titled debut album. Di’Anno sang on Iron Maiden and its 1981 sophomore follow-up, Killers, before parting ways with the band. He was replaced by Maiden’s current singer, Bruce Dickinson.

The Di’Anno documentary, titled Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer, will be released June 9 on Blu-ray/DVD and digital. It features appearances by Maiden bassist Steve Harris, Metallica’s James Hetfield and KISS’ Gene Simmons.

Di’Anno died in 2024 at age 66. He’ll be posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Maiden as part of its 2026 class.

‘Off Campus’ announces its new lead couple for season 2

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Allie and Dean are taking center ice in season 2 of Off Campus.

Prime Video has confirmed what fans of the hockey romance series already suspected – Mika Abdalla and Stephen Kalyn will be the show’s new leads, taking over for Ella Bright’s Hannah and Belmont Cameli’s Garrett.

While season 1 of the show adapted Elle Kennedy’s first book in her Off Campus series, The Deal, season 2 will adapt Allie and Dean’s love story in the third book, The Score.

“One couple made a deal. The next one is keeping the score,” reads the post on the Off Campus official Instagram account. “From Garrett & Hannah to Dean & Allie — the Off Campus love story continues in Season 2.”

According to Prime Video, season 1, which debuted May 13, reached 36 million viewers worldwide in its first 12 days.

Adballa, who plays aspiring actress Allie, and Kalyn, who plays hockey playboy Dean, are both also starring in a new audio erotica series for Quinn, called Rent Free.

Season 2 of Off Campus is currently in production.

Twenty One Pilots, Tool, Pierce the Veil, Alanis Morissette headlining 206 Riot Fest

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Twenty One Pilots, Tool, Pierce the Veil and Alanis Morissette are headlining the 2026 Riot Fest, taking place Sept. 18-20 in Chicago.

The lineup also includes Rise Against, Social Distortion, Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, The All-American Rejects, The Format, Taking Back Sunday, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Evils Costello & the Imposters, Pixies, Patti Smith, Sugar, Motion City Soundtrack, Thrice and Violet Grohl.

There’s also potential for a sort-of Sex Pistols reunion, since both the reformed “Anarchy and the U.K.” band, which features Frank Carter on vocals, and their former frontman John Lydon’s Public Image Ltd are on the bill.

Tickets are on sale now. For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit RiotFest.org.

Report: Authorized TV series about Céline Dion’s family in the works

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Céline Dion’s forthcoming Paris residency has put her back in the spotlight, and now a TV drama about her formative years is in the works.

Deadline reports that the movie’s working title is Growing Up Dion, and it has the support of Céline’s family: Her brother Jacques Dion is producing it, and it’s based on the book Dion, A Family Saga, written by her nephew Jimmy Dion.

The movie will cover Céline’s childhood in Quebec and focus on the dynamics of the family: She was one of 14 children and had a close bond with her late mother, Thérèse Dion.

Deadline quotes Jacques Dion as saying, “This series represents something deeply meaningful for our family, as it captures the spirit, struggles, and love that defined our upbringing. We are proud to finally share this story with the world in a way that feels true to who we are.”

There is no word yet on casting. There have been two films about Céline; one of them, Aline, was a comedy loosely based on her life. The Tony-nominated Broadway musical Titanique also features a character named after and based on Céline.

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