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Trump reverses course in Colorado House race, backing GOP incumbent he once scorned

March 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump made a stunning reversal Friday by again backing a Colorado House Republican for reelection a month after he publicly scorned him and endorsed his opponent.

In a lengthy social media post, Trump said he would no longer back Hope Scheppelman’s bid in the Republican primary for Rep. Jeff Hurd’s seat in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, after she accepted an offer to join his administration.

“Together with them, we decided that Congressman Jeff Hurd, of Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, should in no way, shape, or form, be impeded from winning the District in that the Democrat alternative is a DISASTER for our Country,” he said in his social media post.

In February, Trump withdrew his endorsement of Hurd, lashing out against him in a social media post after he voted to rebuke the president’s tariffs on Canada.

“Hurd is one of a small number of Legislators who have let me and our Country down,” Trump said in the February social media post.

In Friday’s announcement, the president changed his mind.

“Every true MAGA supporter and Republican, if they truly care about saving our Country, will do everything in their power to unify together, and defeat the Crazed Radical Left Democrats this November,” he said.

The district has been red since 2011, and has traditionally been seen as a strong Republican area.

Trump said he spoke with Scheppelman, a Navy veteran and nurse, and her husband, about his decision and offered both of them positions in his administration in a “capacity to be determined.”

“Hope and Steven are wonderful and patriotic Veterans of our U.S. Navy, and loyal supporters of our Historic MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN Movement,” Trump said in the post.

Hurd thanked Trump for the endorsement in an X post Friday.

“The President and I share the same goals: securing the border, American energy dominance, and helping working families,” he said.

Scheppelman, whose social media pages feature a picture of her and Trump posing with thumbs-up signs, said in a statement on X that she would suspend her campaign given Trump’s request.

She said Hurd “now has the opportunity to correct his naive voting record and support President Trump, and our slim Republican majority in the U.S. House, in our shared battle to save the country we love.”

“If he does not, I will run again in 2028 and defeat [Hurd] in order to give the citizens of Colorado’s 3rd district, and all of America, the representation we deserve,” Scheppelman added.

Trump’s involvement a welcome development for House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson protecting a historically small majority this fall.

By backing Hurd, the GOP avoids another contentious primary in a long red district, as the incumbent is running unopposed.

Alex Kelloff, a Democratic candidate running for the House seat, responded to the president’s announcement Friday on X.

“Trump is worried we’re going to win this seat, a testament to all the work our campaign has been doing the last 11 months,” he said.

The Colorado primary is set for June 30.

-ABC News’ Benjamin Siegel contributed to this report.

Ronnie Wood debuts two new Rolling Stones inspired art pieces

March 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ronnie Wood is not just a rock ‘n’ roll star. He’s also known for his art, and he just debuted two new pieces of Rolling Stones-inspired artwork.

The first piece, Philadelphia 1981 III, is a painting of Wood and guitarist Keith Richards at Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium during The Stones’ Tattoo You American Tour. The second, Sympathy for the Devi, is an action shot of frontman Mick Jagger from the Voodoo Lounge tour, with Jagger wearing a feathered top hat and sunglasses.

Both prints, signed by Wood, come unframed and are available for preorder now, with shipping to start March 26. They are both limited to just under 300 copies each.

More info on these prints, and other pieces of Ronnie Wood art, can be found at RonnieWood.com.

While there’s been no word on whether The Rolling Stones have any plans to tour anytime soon, Wood is planning to take the stage in 2026. He recently announced two shows with his band at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, Sept. 7 and 8.

He is also playing Burg Clam castle in Sperken, Austria, with Van Morrison, on July 16, and the Lucca Summer Festival in Tuscany, Italy, on July 17.

Chuck Norris remembered by his ‘Expendables’ co-stars after his death at 86

March 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tributes are pouring in for Chuck Norris.

The actor and martial artist, known for starring in the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger and films like The Delta Force and The Expendables 2, died Thursday morning. He was 86.

On Friday, many across Hollywood and beyond paid tribute to Norris on social media and shared memories of him, including his Expendables 2 co-stars Sylvester Stallone and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Stallone shared a photo with Norris on the set of the 2012 action film and captioned the post, “I had a great time working with Chuck. He was All American in every way. Great man and my condolences to his wonderful family.”

Van Damme added in his post, in which he included photos of Norris over the years, “Deepest condolences on the passing of my friend, Chuck Norris. We knew each other from my early days, and I always respected the man he was. My heart and prayers are with his family. He will never be forgotten.”

Expendables 2 actor Dolph Lundgren also took to Instagram to post a photo of Norris. He wrote in the caption, “Chuck Norris is the champ. Ever since I was a young martial artist and later getting into movies, I always looked up to him as a role model. Someone who had the respect, humility and strength it takes to be a man. We will miss you, my friend.”

Nashville notes: Frankie Ballard’s a ‘Homebody’ + MCA signs Jacob Hackworth

March 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jacob Hackworth will release his debut radio single, “What Took You So Long,” this spring as the newest artist signed to MCA. The singer/songerwriter wrote Bailey Zimmerman’s “Rock and a Hard Place” and Corey Kent’s “This Heart.”

Walker Hayes has been added to the lineup of the fifth annual Breland & Friends benefit April 8 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Ashley Cooke, Dasha, Kaitlin Butts and more are just part of the night’s talent.

“Homebody” is the latest new track from Frankie Ballard, with more new music to come.

New music Friday: RAYE, Niall Horan and more

March 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ahead of the March 27 release of her new album, This Music May Contain Hope, RAYE has shared another track. She’s been performing “Click Clack Symphony,” a collaboration with famed movie composer Hans Zimmer, on her current tour, which arrives in the U.S. at the end of March. “The song is about the sounds that high heels make,” says RAYE. “It’s about those times in our life when you need your best friends or your siblings to drag you out of the house and say ‘I know you’re not in the best place right now but we need to get outside.'”

Niall Horan has dropped the title track from his upcoming album Dinner Party, due June 5. Niall describes the album as “a thank you to the past and a hello to the present, covering the big life events and the small, sometimes messy, in-between moments that actually make them up.”

Lizzo starts her new era with a new song and video called “Don’t Make Me Love U,” which she refers to as “THE NEW NATIONAL ANTHEM.” The video, according to a press release, “gives a surreal and visually striking look into a familiar relationship of grappling with your past-self, reflecting and eventually evolving through learning and growth.”

Jelly Roll is out with “Lighter,” a song produced by Canadian songwriter and producer Cirkut that features him singing with Mexican artist Carín León. It’s from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album, and it’s meant to represent all three of the tournament’s host nations.

“A Lot More Free” singer Max McNown is out with a new single, “Standstill (My, My, My).” He says the song is about a person who met the love of their life, which “seemed to freeze this person in time, and ultimately change their trajectory completely.”

Kevin Hart to be roasted live on Netflix

March 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Kevin Hart is getting his own roast.

The comedian is going to be roasted live on Netflix during the final night of Netflix is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles. Fellow comedian Shane Gillis is set to host the event, which will air live to the streaming platform on May 10.

Hart took to Instagram to announce the roast and share his excitement over it.

“It’s going down MOTHER F******!!!!!!! This is what you want????? Ok FINE!!!!! Let’s get active then…. Just remember that I get the f****** MICROPHONE LAST!!!!!!” Hart captioned his post.

He continued, “There has never been a comedian that has sat in the chair ….. I will be the first …. I can take all of the hard punches…. Bring it B******!!!!!! I’m not even close to scared….. this is what I do m************ ….. let’s f****** gooooooooooooooo…… U better buckle up…. This will be the biggest and the best live event EVER!!!!!!!!!!!”

The Roast of Kevin Hart will be executive produced by Casey Patterson, Jeff Ross, Amy Zvi, Dave Becky and Hart.

A 2024 Netflix live event called The Roast of Tom Brady spent three weeks on the platform’s global top 10 chart, earning 19.2 million views during that time. To date, it has earned 26 million total views.

Eric Church books dates beyond the Free the Machine Tour

March 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

When Eric Church wraps his Free the Machine Tour April 11 in Tampa, those won’t be his last shows of the year.

The Chief has added close to 10 fairs, festivals and special events to his schedule, starting with Trombone Shorty’s 40th Birthday Concert April 25 in New Orleans. He’s also booked to play Alan Jackson’s final touring show June 27 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium.

You can check Eric’s full schedule online, with 2026 dates now set to wrap Aug. 28 in New Brunswick, Canada.

If you happen to be going to the April 4 show in Charlotte, Eric and tour mate Ashley McBryde have planned something special. There will be a Church Choir x Trybe fan club gathering that Saturday at The Daily prior to the Spectrum Center show.

Def Leppard jumps on ‘what were you like’ viral trend

March 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Def Leppard has joined in on the viral “what were you like in the ‘90s” trend, but with a twist.

The trend has celebrities and social media users posting a current video of themselves, and then following it up with photos and video of them in the ’90s, with many of the clips set to the Goo Goo Dolls’ hit “Iris.”

Well, Def Leppard is throwing it back to a different decade, posting a video that starts out with current clips of band members Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Rick Savage and Rick Allen, and the question, “What were you guys like in the 80s?” The newer videos are followed by several throwback photos of the band in the ’80s, with the clip soundtracked to “Photograph,” their #1 hit from 1983.

They captioned the post, “All I’ve got is a photograph #defleppard #80s.”

It’s important to note that guitarist Vivian Campbell isn’t featured in the clip, because he didn’t join Def Leppard until 1992.

Def Leppard recently wrapped a Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. They are set to launch a tour of India on Wednesday, with a European tour to follow. A complete list of dates can be found at DefLeppard.com.

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen voluntarily recalled

March 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen are being voluntarily recalled due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.

According to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration, Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. received complaints from customers who reported “a gel-like mass and black particles” in the drug products.

Four-ounce (120 ml) bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension are impacted by the recall. The FDA said the children’s medications, intended for pain relief from the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache and toothache and a fever reducer, were manufactured in India for Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Recalled children’s ibuprofen products have lot codes of: 7261973A and 7261974A and bear an expiration date of 01/31/2027, according to the federal agency.

The FDA is classifying the recall as a Class II, which the agency defines as anything where the “use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”

ABC News has reached out to Taro Pharmaceuticals and its parent company Sun Pharma for comment.

Keith Urban is an ‘angel among us’ as he works on a yacht rock record

March 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Keith Urban was honored with the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award Thursday at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville.

The accolade is named for the Alabama legend and the band’s 1993 hit, recognizing his work that’s raised more than $1 billion for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital since 1989.

Keith’s history with the Memphis nonprofit dates back to his first visit in 1998.

“Being recognized with the Angels Among Us Award is not something I take lightly,” he says. “I’ve witnessed the courage shown by the children and families at St. Jude for more than 20 years, and it never ceases to amaze me. By standing together, we’ve been able to help St. Jude continue advancing research and treatment for children around the world with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is an absolute honor to stand behind a mission this meaningful.”

On a musical note, Keith revealed he’s working on a new yacht rock project, previewing it during MCA’s annual lunch Thursday at the Ryman.

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