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The Motels drop off Totally Tubular Festival; Bow Wow Wow, Men Without Hats added

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

This summer’s Totally Tubular festival has made some changes to the lineup.

The music fest, celebrating the music of the ’80s, has announced that The Motels will no longer be on the bill, in order to give lead singer Martha Davies time to heal from a recent medical procedure.

“It breaks my heart to have to cancel The Motels part in the Totally Tubular tour this summer,” says Davies. “The band and I were looking forward to it big time! But the doctors have some unfinished business with me, so I must comply.”

“But don’t worry, ‘I’ll be back!'” she adds. “I love you all. It will be a great show, so go, have fun, and I’ll meet up with you later.”

In place of The Motels, Totally Tubular has added two acts: Bow Wow Wow, best known for the 1982 hit “I Want Candy,” and Men Without Hats, who hit it big with 1982’s “The Safety Dance.” Bow Wow Wow will perform on the tour’s July dates, with Men Without Hats booked for the August shows.

Totally Tubular Festival returns for a third year starting July 17 in Phoenix, with dates running through Aug. 16 in Aurora, Illinois. The lineup also features Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock Of Seagulls, Animotion, The Escape Club, Tommy Tutone and The Producers.

A complete schedule can be found at TotallyTubularFestival.com.

‘Three Generations’: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire get together for ‘Elle’

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

What happens when Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire get together for a gab session?

You can find out in the newest installment of Elle’s Three Generations, available as both a short article and a 20-minute video.

The three recently got together at Nashville’s Urban Cowboy Bar.

“This never happened, because we were always on tour with the guys,” Reba points out. “We’ve only started doing more of the girl hangout stuff in the last five years. Man, what I would have given to have that.”

It’s a sentiment Miranda can relate to.

“There wasn’t really a sisterhood because there wasn’t,” she adds. “We were all out with, on the road with men, and they were great, like Dierks [Bentley] was my brother back then. … That’s why even when I first met you, [Reba], and you were so kind, I felt like I’d known you my whole life. That was the first kind of taste of that that I got. … It feels good to have a sisterhood like this.”

Even though Ella’s finding unprecedented success these days, she recognizes the challenges and believes in helping each other.

“I think, you know, sometimes being a woman is a little tougher to … crawl up the chain,” Ella adds. ”But when we all do it together, you know what I mean? [We’re a] lot more powerful in numbers.”

You can check out the entire conversation on YouTube.

Trump picks Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a new permanent pick to head the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Trump said that he is nominating the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton to head the intelligence agency.

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

Officer fatally shot while executing search warrant in probe tied to US consulate shooting in Toronto

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — A police officer was shot and killed while executing a search warrant Thursday as part of an investigation into a series of shootings in Toronto, including one at the United States consulate in March, authorities said.

The officer, 43-year-old Marc Pinizzotto with the department’s emergency task force, was “shot in the line of duty while conducting a search warrant early this morning,” Toronto Police Service Chief Myron Demkiw said during a press briefing on Thursday.

Pinizzotto was provided emergency care and transported to a local hospital, where he died, the chief said.

Police did not share additional details on the circumstances of the shooting. A suspect is in custody and receiving emergency medical treatment in the hospital, according to Demkiw, who did not share further details on the individual.

The investigation involving the search warrant and several others executed on Thursday “concerned a number of shootings,” including one at the U.S. consulate in Toronto on March 10, Demkiw said.

Witnesses observed two people emerge from a white Honda CR-V and discharge a handgun at the consulate before driving away, according to police. No one was injured during the incident. Officers got a call about the shooting around 5:29 a.m., and found shell casings and damage to the building when they arrived, police said.

A 19-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the investigation remains at large, Demkiw said Thursday.

The police chief identified the suspect as Zara Jabbi and warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

“I urge you to turn yourself in,” Demkiw said while addressing the suspect during the briefing.

ABC News’ Othon Leyva contributed to this report.

Pentagon lifts lockdown after air quality scare proves to be false alarm

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — A partial lockdown at the Pentagon implemented in response to a potential air quality issue has been lifted after no hazards were found, according to the Pentagon’s chief spokesman.

Portions of the Pentagon had gone into a shelter-in-place earlier Thursday, after officials locked down multiple floors and hallways in response to a potential air hazard situation, according to three officials.

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement earlier that building monitoring systems detected an air-quality issue, prompting precautionary measures while officials work to determine the source and extent of the problem.

In an update Thursday, Parnell said subsequent testing “confirmed no hazard exists, and normal operations have resumed.”

Sources told ABC News earlier that authorities were investigating what caused a sensor to alert for a potential hazardous air quality issue at the Pentagon. Additional testing occurred to verify whether there was any hazard or if the sensor was faulty, multiple sources said.

In a message sent to Pentagon employees earlier Thursday, employees in certain corridors on select floors were urged to remain in place while awaiting testing results, which it noted could take one to two hours.

The Arlington County Fire Department said its hazardous materials team had responded to the Pentagon in support of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency’s Hazmat Team “during a hazardous materials incident.”

Jazmine Sullivan returns to alma mater to gift student a prom transformation

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jazmine Sullivan teamed up with Philadelphia High School For Creative & Performing Arts for a magical prom transformation, gifting a custom prom gown to a student named Raigen and a tuxedo to her date.

In a video posted on social media, Jazmine returned to her alma mater to surprise students with the announcement.

“What’s up, CAPA?” she asks. “I want to give away a free prom dress.”

Jazmine explained that her good friend Marquette, known as designer Tyron Perrin on Instagram, would create the custom look, adding, “We’re gonna give a student a moment to remember.”

The clip then follows Raigen as she’s fitted for a pink strapless gown and as Jazmine, along with Raigen’s family and friends, attended the prom send-off to celebrate Raigen.

“Every young person deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and special which is why I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with my alma mater, @capaphilly , & @marquette21 to gift a prom gown & tux to one lucky winner,” Jazmine wrote on Instagram, along with footage of the preparation.

“Raigen, you looked beeautiful sweetie. I hope you felt that way too!” she continued. “#TheBaddest Thank you for helping me go back in time and be a part of your special day.”

She also thanked Marquette and “all of the participants, CAPA staff, and everyone who helped make this happen,” before signing off, “I love you Philly.”

Watch Turnstile, Noah Kahan, Yungblud and more on Bonnaroo 2026 livestream

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bonnaroo has announced the schedule for its 2026 festival livestream, which will air on Hulu and Disney+.

You’ll be able to watch sets by Turnstile, Yungblud, The Strokes, Wet Leg and Geese on Friday; Alabama Shakes, The Neighbourhood, Passion Pit and Rainbow Kitten Surprise on Saturday; and Noah Kahan, Role Model and Modest Mouse on Sunday.

For the full livestream schedule, visit Bonnaroo.com/livestream.

Bonnaroo 2026 takes place in-person June 11-14 in Manchester, Tennessee.

Disney is the parent company of Hulu and ABC News.

Grateful Dead releases ‘Viola Lee Blues’ performance from ‘Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66)’

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Grateful Dead is offering up another preview of their upcoming live album, Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66).

The band has just released a performance of the track “Viola Lee Blues,” from The Dead’s 1967 self-titled debut album. This is the second song they’ve released from the Fillmore concert, following “Cold Rain and Snow.”

“The Grateful Dead’s first big jamming vehicle, ‘Viola Lee Blues’ is heard here in one of its first live performances,” says Dead archivist David Lemieux. “The song only stuck around from 1966 to 1970, but it always hit several intensely psychedelic peaks, as you’ll hear here.”

Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66) will be released digitally and as a two-CD set on July 3, on the 60th anniversary of the concert, which took place seven months after the band changed their name from the Warlocks. It will also be released as a three-LP set, its first time ever on vinyl, limited to 6,600 copies. The vinyl release is available exclusively at Dead.net.

The Fillmore performance was part of legendary promoter Bill Graham’s Independence Ball, with the band at the time made up of Jerry Garcia, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and Bob Weir.

The concert was previously available in 2015 as part of the 50th anniversary boxed set, 30 Trips Around the Sun.

The Strokes’ ’Reality Awaits’ release date pushed back to July

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

You’ll have to wait about a month longer to hear the new Strokes album, Reality Awaits.

The upcoming seventh studio effort from Julian Casablancas and company is now set to drop on July 24 after being pushed back from its original June 26 release date.

Reality Awaits marks the first Strokes record since 2020’s The New Abnormal. It includes the singles “Going Shopping” and “Falling Out of Love.”

The Strokes will launch a U.S. tour Friday with a set at Bonnaroo. They’ve also just announced a hometown New York City show at Flushing Meadows Corona Park taking place Oct. 2.

Guitarist Nick Valensi will be absent from an indeterminate amount of shows, as he’s “taking a temporary break” from touring.

Grab your tissues for Cole Swindell’s ‘You Should Be Here’ sequel

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Cole Swindell’s bringing his heartbreak and his happiness together in his new song, “Girl Dad.”

“If my Dad could see me now I’d like to think he’d be proud of where I am in life,” he posted on Instagram. “Especially these last few years. If I could update him on what it all looks like these days…What would I say?”

The message includes what appears to be the beginning of the music video for the song, as Cole’s bus stops at the cemetery where his father is buried.

Cole’s dad died unexpectedly in 2013, inspiring his 2015 smash “You Should Be Here.”

“I met a girl, Dad, I told her I loved her/ We got married up in California,” he sings in another clip. “Sunset on her white dress, God it was beautiful/ We saved a cold one and a chair for ya/ And I know you’re looking down from up there, I believe it/ And I just wish that I could see you see this/ A little black and white picture that I wanted so bad to tell you in person/ We’re having a girl, Dad.”

Cole married Courtney Little in June 2024 and they welcomed their daughter, Rainey Gail Swindell, in August 2025.

You’ll be able to hear “Girl Dad” in its entirety on June 19.

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