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‘Can’t Stop’ liking & subscribing: RHCP’s Flea launches YouTube channel

November 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Flea is finally ready to see what the fuss with this whole YouTube thing is all about.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist has launched his own channel on the video sharing platform. His first video is called “thinkin” and contains a minute of him playing a trumpet for a delighted toddler.

In addition to being known for his bass skills, Flea is adept at the trumpet. In fact, according to Nick Cave, Flea has a trumpet album in the works and the two collaborated on a song together for the project.

Along with playing trumpet for a variety of audiences, Flea played the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Nov. 8 in honor of the late Sly Stone. Highlights from ceremony will air during an ABC primetime special on Jan. 1.

The Chili Peppers, meanwhile, had a relatively quiet 2025 after a whirlwind few years touring in support of their two 2022 albums, Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen. They did, however, perform at the FireAid benefit concert in January.

Chance the Rapper, CeeLo Green and more tapped for ‘ESSENCE’ Holiday Celebration of Joy

November 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Chance the Rapper, CeeLo Green, Amber Riley and gospel’s Kierra Sheard will help lift up your spirits as part of the lineup for the Essence Holiday Celebration of Joy.

They’ll be participating in the special, which will also see Lena Byrd Miles, Susan Carol, T.A. Thomas and more performing some holiday tunes, including classics and original tracks. There will also be segments from Shannon Thornton, as well as Heiress Harris, VanVan, Ms. Shirley and a Sesame Street ventriloquist. Devon Franklin will bless fans with words of reflection, while Aaron N. Swain, chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., will discuss his organization’s community work.

“Our goal with this special was to create something that feels familiar yet fresh — a space where our community could see itself reflected through sound, storytelling, and joy,” said Michele Ghee, Essence chief concert officer, in a press statement. “The artists, the audience, and the partners who made this possible all share one purpose: to remind us that celebration is a language we all understand.”

The ESSENCE Holiday Celebration of Joy, hosted by DC Young Fly and Kat Graham, will take place Thursday before live studio audiences in Atlanta and Los Angeles. It will also be available for fans to watch at 7 p.m. ET on YouTube and Essence.com.

In other Chance news, he’ll be hosting and performing during ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026, reporting from his hometown of Chicago. The countdown begins Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Lindsey Buckingham teases new album

November 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Lindsey Buckingham fans can look forward to a new album that’s on the way.

The former Fleetwood Mac star revealed the news in a post on Instagram, which featured a video of him describing what inspired the record.

“This new album is just representative of the culmination of everything that I’ve learned from making solo records over the last 25 years,” he says in the clip. “I feel like this particular album is the culmination of holding a certain line ethically and idealistically that I’ve managed to maintain for many years.”

“So I’m really excited about this piece of work,” he adds.

Buckingham didn’t reveal any other details about this new album, such as a title or a release date.

Whenever it is released, it will be Buckingham’s first solo album since his 2021 self-titled release, which was the first album he released after undergoing open heart surgery in 2019.

Back in September, Buckingham and his former Fleetwood Mac bandmate Stevie Nicks reissued their only studio album as a duo, 1973’s Buckingham Nicks, marking the first-ever reissue of the album, which has been unavailable for decades.

Renate Reinsve on complex ‘Sentimental Value’ part Joachim Trier wrote for her

November 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Renate Reinsve reteams with The Worst Person in the World director Joachim Trier in his latest film, Sentimental Value.

The movie, which arrives Friday in a wider theatrical release, follows respected stage actress Nora, her younger sister Agnes and the complicated relationship they have with their charismatic father Gustav, a once-renowned film director looking to make his comeback.

Reinsve stars as Nora in the film, a part Trier wrote for her to play. The actress tells ABC Audio knowing a character was made specifically for you is as “flattering and honoring” as it “is quite scary.”

“What I learned from Worst Person in the World [is] that the process for Joachim is so collective. He will know what themes he wants to explore and it’s always a really good script and the characters are so complex and so well thought through. And then he also really gives space to the interpretation of the actor,” Reinsve says. “He’s so wise and intelligent and so sensitive and emotional and also intellectual. So having all those combinations in a person, you really know it’s going to be a great character.”

Stellan Skarsgård stars alongside Reinsve as her father, Gustav. Their characters are mirrors of each other, Reinsve says, unable to communicate because of their similarities and own traumas.

“They really do admire each other,” Reinsve says. “But Nora is really blinded by anger to her father and not being able to be close to him because she is so angry. And being so angry, you’re not really able to have true empathy with someone’s situation, someone’s perspective. So it’s kind of hindering them being close to each other.”

Reinsve praises Skarsgård’s talent, saying, “He’s such a wonderful guy and we’ve really just loved working together. He’s really just so delicate.”

Foo Fighters premiere new animated ‘Run Rudolph Run’ video

November 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Foo Fighters have premiered a new animated video for their cover of Chuck Berry‘s seasonal classic “Run Rudolph Run.”

The clip features a cartoon Santa and his reindeer jamming guitars. You can watch it streaming now on YouTube.

The Foos originally released their “Run Rudolph Run” in 2020 exclusively for Amazon Music. It was then released wide in 2021.

In other Foos news, Dave Grohl and company are set to headline the 2026 Pinkpop festival, taking place June 19-21 in the Netherlands. The bill also includes headliners Twenty One Pilots and The Cure.

For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit Pinkpop.nl.

Foo Fighters’ 2026 schedule also includes a U.S. stadium tour kicking off in August.

D’Angelo estate teams with Black Boy Joy Foundation for D’Angelo Pancreatic Cancer Fund

November 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

D’Angelo‘s estate wants fans to help in the fight against pancreatic cancer, which took the late singer’s life in October. His estate has teamed with the Black Boy Joy Foundation for the launch of the D’Angelo Pancreatic Cancer Fund, which raises pancreatic cancer awareness and funds for research, while paying homage to D’Angelo and his legacy.

“My dad was my inspiration, my hero, and a truly one-of-a-kind soul. Losing him to pancreatic cancer last month shattered our world. But even in this dark time, we hold on to hope: by sharing his story and fighting back, we can save other families from experiencing this same loss,” D’Angelo’s daughter, Imani Archer, says in a press release. “My father’s passing will not be in vain, and through this work, his light will continue to guide and uplift others.”

Donations will go toward medical research and programs for families in high-risk communities. The fund will also support advocacy and awareness initiatives focused on Black men and boys.

“Black men are disproportionately affected, facing higher incidence and mortality rates, compounded by systemic inequities that delay diagnosis and limit access to treatment,” Jean-Claude Kali, founder of Black Boy Joy Foundation, says in a statement. “By raising awareness and funding research, we can begin to change this reality.”

Donations can be made at blackboyjoyfoundation.org.

Music notes: Mariah Carey, Meghan Trainor and more

November 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Mariah Carey said “It’s Tiiiiime” on Nov. 1, and now her holiday hit has made its earliest appearance yet in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. The song sits at #8, after reentering the chart two weeks ago. This is the first time the song has climbed that high in November; the earliest the song had reached that territory was Dec. 2, 2023. The song, originally released in 1994, has spent a total of 18 weeks at #1 since 2019.

Congratulations to Meghan Trainor‘s brother and frequent tour mate Ryan Trainor: He’s engaged. Meghan reposted a photo of Ryan down on one knee on a mountain, proposing to his girlfriend, Megumi. She also posted a separate photo of Megumi and captioned it, “My SISTER.”

In case you missed it, Miley Cyrus celebrated her birthday Sunday. She posted a photo of herself blowing out a single candle on top of a white birthday cake and wrote, “33 is already burning bright thanks to the warmth of your sweet birthday wishes. All I want this year is more laughs with the people who give me the little smile lines that are starting to show up. I love you all.” Among the celeb pals wishing her happy birthday: Selena Gomez, Cyndi Lauper, Vanessa Hudgens and Miley’s dad, Billy Ray Cyrus.

Music notes: Conan Gray, Mariah Carey and more

November 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Conan Gray has joined the lineup for this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. If you tune in Thursday at 8 a.m. local time, you’ll see him performing on New York’s 34th Street, which is where Macy’s storefront is located. Billboard also reports that Conan will appear in a “Holiday Gift Hotline”-themed Macy’s ad that will premiere during the broadcast. He’ll co-star in the ad with Alison Brie, John O’Hurley and NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Mariah Carey said “It’s Tiiiiime” on Nov. 1, and now her holiday hit has made its earliest appearance yet in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. The song sits at #8, after reentering the chart two weeks ago. This is the first time the song has climbed that high in November; the earliest the song had reached that territory was Dec. 2, 2023. The song, originally released in 1994, has spent a total of 18 weeks at #1 since 2019.

GloRilla to perform at 2025 Bayou Classic

November 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

GloRilla is her bringing her Memphis twang to New Orlean’s Caesars Superdome. She’ll be headlining the halftime show at the 2025 Bayou Classic, held in partnership with Adidas and Grambling State University.

Grambling’s Tiger Marching Band will join her for the performance, as will the Orchesis Dance Company, which will wear uniforms customized by Adidas’ LA WRKSHP and Grambling alumna J’aime Griffith.

Glo called the 2025 Bayou Classic “a huge moment for HBCU culture” in a statement and said it’s “really special” to be “performing with adidas and Grambling State.”

She continued, “Being on the field with these students, seeing them represent their school and community is powerful.”

The Bayou Classic will take place Saturday at 3 p.m. CT; the halftime show will be available to watch on NBC and Peacock.

Queen interested in ABBA-like hologram show

November 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

It sounds like we may one day see an ABBA-type hologram show devoted to the band Queen.

In the latest edition of Big Issue, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor discuss whether they’d be open to continuing the band’s legacy with such a production. They seem open to the idea, with May noting that the band has “so many opportunities” to keep Queen and its music alive for fans.

“I mean things that are immersive, like The Sphere in Las Vegas, it will be possible to give people the experience very closely of what things were like for us when we were Freddie, John, Brian and Roger. And that really appeals to me,” he says, referring to their late frontman, Freddie Mercury, and drummer John Deacon, who retired in 1997.

“In our Queen shows for a very long time I’ve been doing ‘Love of My Life.’ And in the end, Freddie comes in and joins me as on video. It was just quite simply done, but it’s a way of involving Freddie, and I think we can basically take that a lot further,” May continues. “It wouldn’t be just playing old footage or whatever. It would be creating Queen as if we were creating it today.”

He adds, “I’m very taken with the idea that we can be the original Queen again.”

And while Taylor says he enjoyed the ABBA show, Voyages, he did have some issues with it, although that hasn’t turned him off to the idea.

“I didn’t find the actual projections that convincing,” he says of Voyages. “I do think technology now has come so much further since the ABBA show started, I think a lot more can be done.”

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