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Teyana Taylor talks being a Black woman in Hollywood: ‘We have to show who we are … to be respected’

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Teyana Taylor is no stranger to the public eye, but with several films now under her belt, she says it’s pretty difficult to be a Black woman in Hollywood.

“The hardest part is being a woman in Hollywood,” she tells Elle. “The even harder part is being a Black woman in Hollywood, because I do feel like this is a man’s world. And we have to show who we are as women to be respected in that space.”

Despite the hardships, she says she does see “change happening” and “more light being shed on women.”

“I think it’s because we’re busting through the doors, unapologetically us. We’re not giving anybody a choice: you will see us and you will hear us. And if you don’t, we’re going to make you,” Teyana says. “Seeing women step into our glory and standing 10 toes down in some red bottoms has been amazing. We’re really stomping through, and that’s what I love about being a woman in Hollywood. We’re going to make you hear us.”

In her own journey, she credits women like Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash, Issa Rae, Kerry Washington and Regina Hall for showing up for her.

“To be able to call on my village, and then they all show up in a heartbeat, no hesitation, feels good,” Teyana tells Elle. “Their support felt like a comforting hug that whispered, ‘Mm-hmm, it’s okay. We got you.'”

“To see such beautiful women who have overcome so much and kept their crowns lifted through it all, show up for me. It really, really meant a lot,” she continues.

The full interview, in which Teyana also opens up about her experience in culinary school, is live on Elle.com.

Christopher Nolan says he shot over 2 million feet of film for ‘The Odyssey’

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Christopher Nolan is going all out for The Odyssey.

The Oscar winner opened up about the making of his upcoming film adaptation of Homer‘s epic poem in a recent interview with Empire.

Nolan said he “shot over two million feet of film” over the course of The Odyssey‘s 91-day shoot, noting that most of that took place in the ocean.

“It’s pretty primal! I’ve been out on it for the last four months,” Nolan said. “We got the cast who play the crew of Odysseus’ ship out there on the real waves, in the real places. And yeah, it’s vast and terrifying and wonderful and benevolent, as the conditions shift. We really wanted to capture how hard those journeys would have been for people. And the leap of faith that was being made in an unmapped, uncharted world.”

The director described that he embraced “the physicality of the real world” during the film’s shoot, and that he was “confronted on a daily basis by the world pushing back at you.”

Nolan said that as a filmmaker, he is always looking for “gaps in cinematic culture,” specifically stories that haven’t been told on the screen before.

“What I saw is that all of this great mythological cinematic work that I had grown up with – Ray Harryhausen movies and other things – I’d never seen that done with the sort of weight and credibility that an A-budget and a big Hollywood, IMAX production could do,” Nolan said.

Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in the film, which features a star-studded cast including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o and Robert Pattinson.

The Odyssey arrives in theaters and on IMAX screens on July 17, 2026.

‘Two Christmas Trees’ connect Dylan Scott and his dad

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Christmas came early this year for Dylan Scott, thanks to a new holiday song he’s recorded that has a special connection to his father, Scotty Robinson.

“My dad wrote a Christmas song years before I was even born – one I’ve listened to my whole life,” Dylan explains. “This year, I surprised him by recording it and adding my son, Beckett, to the track. Three generations together on one very special Christmas song.”

“Two Christmas Trees” looks at the holidays through the eyes of a child whose mom and dad are divorced, even though that’s not something Dylan experienced in his own family.

Dylan shared his dad’s reaction on his socials: “Sounds like a hit to me,” Scotty said after hearing the new recording the first time.

You can check out Dylan’s music video for “Two Christmas Trees” on YouTube.

Alex Warren announces Little Orphan Alex Live North American tour — with help from Jennifer Aniston

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Alex Warren will be taking his “dead parent music” across North America next year in his first U.S. headlining arena tour, called Little Orphan Alex Live.

He announced the tour in a video in which he’s in a courtroom presided over by Jennifer Aniston. He’s being sued by a foul-mouthed Little Orphan Annie, who’s trying to keep him from doing the tour. “That little b**** has been stealing my whole brand,” complains Annie.

“I can’t control the fact that my both my parents are dead,” Alex argues. When Judge Jenn asks if he has any evidence to back up his defense, Max Greenfield walks through the courtroom doors.

“Annie is not an orphan. I’m her father,” he says, as people in the courtroom gasp. “C’mon, Annie, cut the s***, I’ve been waiting in the car the whole time. I’m your ride home.”

“If she’s not actually an orphan, that means I can go on tour,” Alex reasons. “Yeah, I guess, whatever,” says Jennifer.

“You ruin everything!” Annie yells. “You just started a war.”

The tour kicks off May 25 in Nashville and wraps July 15 at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Presale tickets go on sale Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. local time; you can sign up now on Alex’s website. The general sale begins Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. local time. Verizon and Citi will also offer presales, starting Nov. 18.

A dollar from every ticket sold goes to Camp Kesem, which provides free camps and programs for kids with parents fighting cancer. Alex’s dad died from cancer when Alex was 9; his mother died in 2021 from alcohol-related complications.

‘Feel Something, Great.’ with Palaye Royale on new song

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Palaye Royale has premiered a new song called “Feel Something, Great.”

The track is accompanied by a video featuring frontman Remington Leith lying down in piles of leaves and walking through a graveyard, cut with footage of the band performing live.

“I just wanna feel something,” Leith sings in the chorus.

You can watch the “Feel Something, Great.” video streaming on YouTube.

“Feel Something, Great.” follows Palaye Royale’s 2024 album, Death or Glory, which includes the singles “Addicted to the Wicked & Twisted” and “Showbiz.”

Louisiana inmate escapes prison after throwing chemical substance at officer’s face: Police

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — A inmate in Louisiana is on the run after allegedly throwing a chemical substance at an officer and escaping from jail, according to the Berwick Police Department.

Cecil Michael Stratton, 46, fled from prison on Wednesday at approximately 10:12 p.m. local time while jailers were “securing inmates during lockdown procedures,” police said in a statement on Thursday.

During a “brief struggle” between Stratton and authorities, a chemical substance was hurled into an officer’s face, allowing for Stratton — and another inmate who has since been recaptured — to flee, police said.

As of Friday afternoon, the multi-agency manhunt continues for Stratton, police confirmed to ABC News.

“We are asking for the public’s assistance in reviewing any home or business surveillance cameras for suspicious activity that may have occurred in your area,” police said. “Even the smallest detail could be helpful to our investigation.”

Stratton, who is allegedly known to have “violent tendencies,” has previously escaped from a prison in North Louisiana, police said.

He is wanted for unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure, disarming a peace officer, battery of a police officer, aggravated battery and aggravated escape, police said.

Stratton’s criminal record includes a slew of previous charges, including theft, illegal possession of a stolen property, marijuana possession, attempted first-degree murder and resisting an officer, according to ABC Baton Rouge affiliate WBRZ.

The public is urged to use “extreme caution if Stratton is seen or located” and is discouraged from approaching the suspect, officials said.

Anyone with information on Stratton’s whereabouts should contact the Berwick Police Department at 985-384-7710, officials said.

New Music Friday: Summer Walker, Ice Spice, Wale and more

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Shortly after fans got a first glimpse of her character in The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants, Ice Spice released an original song from the soundtrack. “Big Guy” is out now, accompanied by a music video. “Being part of the SpongeBob soundtrack is such a full circle moment for me,” Ice says in a statement. “It’s crazy to see my music in a movie that’s been part of so many people’s childhoods, including mine.”

Summer Walker completes her Over It trilogy with Finally Over It. According to a press release, it’s a dual disc chronicling “the highs, lows, contradictions, and lessons of love,” giving fans “a raw look at modern dating: protect your peace or trade love for stability.” It continues, “For Better leans into reflection and self-worth, while For Worse imagines a life where luxury can replace intimacy.” Her “FMT” video is out now.

Wale taps Leon Thomas, Shaboozey, Ty Dolla $ign and more to discuss how everything is a lot. “I called it everything is a lot. because that is how life feels sometimes. But in the madness, there is meaning,” he says in statement, as per The Source. “This project follows me as I find peace in the noise and remind myself that heaviness is part of growth.”

Tee Grizzley released Street Psalms, a 20-track album featuring Polo G and Rod Wave. “I prayed for clarity, and God gave me a vision,” Tee wrote on Instagram. He says the album is “the gospel of the trenches.”

Other releases:
Meek Mill, Indie Pack (Vol. 01)

Kevin Gates + Rick Ross, “I’m a Dog Remix“

De La Soul feat. Q-Tip + Yummy Bingham, “Day In the Sun (Gettin’ Wit U)“

Boosie Badazz & NBA YoungBoy, 225 Business

Lola Brooke, iight bet!

Chika, WISH YOU WERE (T)HERE

Queen continues their dive into ‘A Night at the Opera’ with latest ‘Queen the Greatest’ episode

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Queen continues to take a deep dive into their 1975 album, A Night at the Opera, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

In the latest episode of their Queen the Greatest YouTube series, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor look back at recording the album, which had them rejecting the typical genres, runtime and radio hooks of most rock music at the time.

“We wanted it to be eclectic,” says Taylor. “We wanted different styles. We had things like ‘Seaside Rendezvous.’ Lot of fun. But we also had this monumentally long song, ‘The Prophet’s Song.’ It was kinda fun. Brian had a field day on that one.”

Taylor notes that while the label may have had an issue with some of their longer songs, “We never thought about making singles.”

And the band certainly faced some backlash from their label, with execs rejecting the idea of “Bohemian Rhapsody” as a single. But Taylor says, “It all made sensed to us. … I think we were right.”

May adds that it was quite “brave” of them to put out “Bohemian Rhapsody” as a single “when everyone’s telling you it’s going to fail.”

“The song, without a doubt, continues to resonate,” says May. “We go onstage and play it at the Albert Hall, with a full orchestra and 150-piece choir, and it’s fresh as a daisy. It’s new and exciting, and the reaction you get from people is just amazing. And that’s a classical audience. They just went berserk.”

He adds, “It will always be there, I think, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ It’s truly immortal and it’s a good feeling.”

DOJ looks to dismiss lawsuit filed by ex-prosecutor Maurene Comey over her firing

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department will seek to move or dismiss a lawsuit filed by former prosecutor Maurene Comey over her “unlawful and unconstitutional” firing from the office where she prosecuted Sean Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell and other high-profile defendants, according to a new court filing.

The daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, Maurene Comey was considered a star trial lawyer in the Manhattan prosecutor’s office but was abruptly fired in July. Her lawsuit, filed in September, said that “Defendants did not identify any cause or provide Ms. Comey any due process for her removal.”

The DOJ’s filing said the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York recused itself from the case, which will now be handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, which is led by a loyalist of President Donald Trump with no prior experience as a prosecutor.

The government was supposed to respond to Comey’s lawsuit by Nov. 21 but the new office assigned to the case asked for an extension “to familiarize ourselves with this matter.”

The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Northern District of New York sought a response deadline of Dec. 15, by which time it would either answer the complaint or seek to dismiss it, the filing said. The filing also indicated that the office would try to move Comey’s suit out of Manhattan.

The Northern District office is led by John Sarcone, whose legitimacy to serve as acting U.S. attorney is being challenged by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Sarcone is investigating James for allegedly violating President Trump’s civil rights after she successfully sued Trump over a decade’s worth of business fraud.

Comey alleged she was fired with “no legitimate explanation” and “solely or substantially because her father is James Comey,” who himself is being prosecuted by a U.S. attorney’s office in Virginia on charges of lying to Congress. The elder Comey has denied all charges.

“In addition to her fundamental constitutional rights, Ms. Comey had statutory protections under the Civil Service Reform Act that governed how and why she could be terminated, including specific prohibitions against termination for discriminatory reasons such as political affiliation. Her termination violated every one of those protections,” Maurene Comey’s lawsuit said.

Nevada court rules that case against 6 ‘fake electors’ can proceed in Las Vegas

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

(LAS VEGAS) — The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that the criminal case against six so-called “fake electors” who were charged for their alleged role in efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election can proceed in Las Vegas.

The decision, released on Thursday, reversed a lower court’s dismissal of the case after a judge ruled last year that the case was filed in the wrong venue.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford brought the charges two years ago against some of the top officials from the Nevada Republican Party, who were accused of falsely portraying themselves as Nevada’s presidential electors.

The charges included offering a false instrument for filing, offering a forged instrument, and offering a false instrument titled “Certificate of the Votes of the 2020 Electors from Nevada” to the president of the Senate and other officials.

The case was filed in Clark County, which is home to Las Vegas.

In response to Thursday’s decision, Ford said that the defendants “cannot evade accountability in Nevada for their unlawful actions.”

“As attorney general, it is my duty to hold those who sought to undermine the results of our state’s free and fair election responsible,” Ford said in a statement.

Last week, President Donald Trump issued a sweeping pardon to dozens of key figures who were allegedly involved in the plan to arrange an alternate slate of 2020 electors, including the defendants charged in Nevada.

The pardons are largely symbolic as no one on the list was facing federal charges, and Trump does not have the ability to pardon state charges.

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