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Posters in Paris possibly point to Céline Dion comeback

March 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Céline Dion returned to public performance at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, and now she may be making a full-fledged comeback in the same city.

A series of posters has gone up around Paris, each with the title of one of Céline’s songs, such as “The Power of Love” and “My Heart Will Go On.” Meanwhile, the Canadian publication La Presse reported on Sunday that Céline will be doing a series of concerts at the Paris La Défense Arena, which holds 40,000 people.

Specifically, La Presse columnist Hugo Dumas wrote that he’s been given “credible information” that the Canadian superstar will perform two concerts per week during September and October. Nothing has been confirmed, but Dumas notes that the arena’s website doesn’t list any shows at all for the fall season, indicating that dates might be “blocked out” for a special event.

Céline last performed a full concert on March 8, 2020; she was forced to cancel her Courage World Tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A planned 2021 residency in Las Vegas never materialized due to her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, a rare condition that causes debilitating muscle spasms.

Dumas reported that he’s been told the singer is “doing well and her illness is under control.”

‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘Dutton Ranch’ gets premiere date, teaser trailer

March 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

We now know when fans of the Yellowstone franchise can visit the Dutton Ranch.

Paramount+ has released the teaser trailer and premiere date for the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff TV series. Dutton Ranch will premiere its first two episodes to the streaming service on May 15. It stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser returning to their roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler.

Also starring in the series are Oscar nominees Ed Harris and Annette Bening. The rest of the cast includes Finn Little, Juan Pablo Raba, Jai Courtney, J.R. Villarreal, Marc Menchaca and Natalie Alyn Lind.

The minute-long teaser trailer shows off the tensions at play in this new show.

“A legacy is a beautiful thing,” Beth Dutton tells Bening’s character, Beulah Jackson, in the trailer. “But only if it survives.

Dutton Ranch follows Beth and Rip, who “are grateful for the peace they sought, fought, and nearly died for with their 7,000-acre Dutton Ranch,” according to a press release. “With tough times and stiff competition, Beth and Rip do what they must to survive, all while ensuring Carter becomes the man he’s supposed to be.”

As Beth and Rip fight to build their future far away from Yellowstone and all its ghosts, “they collide with brutal new realities and a ruthless rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire. In South Texas, blood runs deeper, forgiveness is fleeting, and the cost of survival might just be your soul,” an official synopsis reads.

Chad Feehan serves as showrunner on the new series. Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan executive produces, as do stars Hauser and Reilly.

The Doobie Brothers announce fall Walk This Road Tour dates

March 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Doobie Brothers are headed back out on the road this fall.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a new North American leg of their Walk This Road Tour, which kicks off Sept. 26 in Northfield, Ohio, and wraps Oct. 21 in Estero, Florida.

A Citi presale for tickets begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, followed by an artist presale that starts Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

The tour is named after the band’s latest album, Walk This Road, which was released in 2025. Prior to the Walk This Road Tour, The Doobie Brothers will hit the road with Santana, with their summer trek launching June 13 in Chicago and wrapping Aug. 27 in Shakopee, Minnesota.

A complete list of tour dates can be found at TheDoobieBrothers.com.

The tour announcement comes as The Doobie Brothers are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their sixth studio album, Takin’ It to the Streets. To mark the occasion, Rhino will release a remastered version of the album, Takin’ It to the Streets (Rhino Reserve), cut from the original analog masters, on July 10. It is available for preorder now.

The ocean calls to ‘Moana’ in official trailer for live-action film adaptation

March 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

How far will you go to see the official trailer for the live-action reimagining of Moana? Not far, it seems, as Disney has released a brand-new look at the upcoming film headed to theaters this summer.

Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as the wayfinder Moana in the new trailer, while Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui. The film’s cast also includes John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala.

This trailer begins with the reprise of the musical’s first song, “Where You Are,” as sung by Gramma Tala. We see Moana go about life on the island of Motunui.

“Beyond our reef an evil darkness has found us. Moana, the ocean chose you. Find Maui, restore the heart of Te Fiti and save us all,” Gramma Tala tells Moana.

We also see our first look at Johnson playing the live-action version of Maui.

“Are you ready to be the hero?” Maui asks Moana.

“Let’s go save the world,” she tells him.

Hamilton director Thomas Kail helms and executive produces the film, which is also executive produced by Auliʻi Cravalho, the actress who voiced Moana in the original animated film and its sequel. Additionally, the film is produced by Johnson and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Moana sails into theaters on July 10.

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ICYMI: SZA, Brandy and J. Cole

March 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

SZA recently joined the viral “what were you like in the ’90s?” social media trend — but with her own spin. Instead of using the original Goo Goo Dolls track “Iris,” she soundtracked her throwback photos with her own cover. “Trend had me so cooked I couldn’t stop singing it, so I made my own deep-fried Goo Goo Dolls tease,” she wrote.

Brandy will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 30. Sibley Scoles will host, with Issa Rae and Babyface as guest speakers. “Brandy has captivated audiences for decades with a voice and artistry that helped shape modern R&B,” producer Ana Martinez said in a statement, calling the honor a celebration of Brandy’s impact across music, TV and film. Brandy’s memoir, Phases, arrives March 31, and she’ll also perform at the Essence Festival and Roots Picnic.

J. Cole recently opened up about apologizing to Kendrick Lamar after dissing him on “7 Minute Drill.” Speaking with Nadeska Alexis for Apple Music, he said he regretted fueling division between K. Dot and Drake. “I got genuine love for these dudes,” he said, noting that he realized he’d publicly said something he didn’t believe. Cole added that he saw his performance at Dreamville Fest as a chance to make things right. “Now you got an opportunity to go on a bigger forum … and say something that you believe in. And in that moment, I’m like, ‘Thank you, God,'” he said. Cole is set to appear in an interview on Cam’ron’s Talk with Flee Tuesday.

The Kinks’ Dave Davies responds to Moby calling ‘Lola’ ‘gross and transphobic’

March 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Kinks’ Dave Davies has responded to criticism dished out by musician Moby over their classic tune “Lola.”

In an interview with The Guardian, Moby revealed that the iconic tune was a song he could no longer listen to, noting, “’Lola’ by the Kinks came up on a Spotify playlist, and I thought the lyrics were gross and transphobic.”

He added, “I like their early music, but I was really taken aback at how unevolved the lyrics are.”

But Dave Davies took to social media to argue that the song isn’t transphobic at all.

“I don’t wanna show the guy up, but Moby should be careful what he says. the cockettes And their friends used to follow us around on tour,” he wrote on X, referring to the ’70s psychedelic hippie theater group formed in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco. “We appreciated them.”

He added, “Why is Moby being so rude about this simple song? We’re not trans phobic. Why does he have to have a go at us?”

Dave Davies also posted a letter sent to him and brother Ray Davies, who wrote the song, from “trans icon” Jayne County on how meaningful the song “Lola” is to her. Dave Davies noted in the caption, “I am highly insulted that MOBY would accuse my brother of being ‘unevolved’ or transphobic in any way.”

“Lola,” released in June 1970, tells the story of a man’s encounter with a trans woman or cross-dresser. According to the lyrics, Lola “walked like a woman but talked like a man.” The song was a top-10 hit for the band.

Dow soars 1,000 points as Trump claims talks held with Iran

March 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial average soared more than 1,000 points on Monday after President Donald Trump claimed “productive conversations” had been held between the U.S. and Iran.

The major stock indexes shed some of the morning’s gains by midday as a flurry of headlines about the Middle East conflict appeared to elicit volatile price fluctuations.

The peace talks — which Iranian officials denied — sent the price of oil plunging on Monday on hopes that negotiations could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end a weeks-long global energy shock.

The Dow surged 700 points or 1.5%, while the S&P 500 jumped 1.2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 1.3%.

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

On This Day, March 23, 1983: ZZ Top releases their eighth studio album, ‘Eliminator’

March 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, March 23, 1983…

ZZ Top released their eighth studio album, Eliminator, which went on to be the band’s most commercially successful album, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Album chart.

The album, which used more synthesizers and drum machines than previous ZZ Top records, featured four hit singles: “Legs,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” “Sharped Dressed Man” and “TV Dinners.”

The success those songs — and the album — were helped by their popular accompanying music videos. They were in regular rotation on MTV, helping to attract a younger fan base.

Eliminator was the first of the band’s albums to become a worldwide success and went on to sell over 11 million copies in the U.S. It has been certified Diamond by the RIAA.

BTS’ new album breaks Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon streaming records

March 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The ARMY was ready for new BTS.

ARIRANG, the new album from the K-pop superstars, broke streaming records on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon when it was released on Friday. On Spotify, it was this year’s most-streamed album in a single day. On Apple, it set a new record for biggest pop album by a group, based on first-day streams.

On Amazon Music, it was the biggest first-day debut for a K-pop album.

On Saturday, BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE, the group’s first full concert since 2022, streamed on Netflix live from Seoul, South Korea. In front of some 100,000 fans, BTS performed 12 songs, including multiple tracks from ARIRANG, and hits like “Butter” and “Dynamite.” RM, who recently injured his ankle, had to sit on a stool while the rest of the group performed their signature choreography.

While onstage, SUGA told the crowd, “With this album, we wanted to show you the most honest side of the seven of us. We worked hard to show a more mature and evolved BTS, and I’m so happy to finally present it to you.” You can watch highlights on Tudum.com.

BTS will be in New York on Monday for a Spotify event for the group’s top listeners, followed by a two-night stint on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, Netflix will premiere BTS: THE RETURN, a documentary about the making of ARIRANG.

April 9 marks the kickoff of BTS’ world tour. Two of the first few concerts will be streamed live in movie theaters to give fans a taste of what they can expect from the trek, which is set to continue into 2027.

Barry Manilow releases new single from upcoming album, ‘What A Time’

March 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

What a time to be a Barry Manilow fan.

Earlier in March, Barry announced that his first album of new material in close to 15 years, What A Time, would be out June 5. Now, he’s released a new single from the project, which he’s made available for preorder.

The track, “Sun Shine,” arrives with a music video that shows a couple waking up, getting ready for their day and coming together to dance.

The album also features Barry’s current hit “Once Before I Go” as well as two guest appearances on the record: Sharon “Muffy” Hendrix, who’s worked with Barry for years, and saxophonist Dave Koz. Other collaborators include Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and his longtime co-writers Bruce Sussman and Adrienne Anderson.

After postponing multiple shows due to his lung cancer diagnosis, Barry is scheduled to return to the road April 13 with a show in Queens, New York.

Here’s the track listing for What A Time:

“Once Before I Go”
“What A Time”
“Sun Shine”
“Another Life (2026)”
“Touched By An Angel”
“The Chosen One”
“One More Chance”
“Nobody Knows My Song”
“When Somebody Says Goodbye” (Duet with Sharon “Muffy” Hendrix)
“Don’t Trouble The Water”
“Look At Me Now” (Featuring Dave Koz)
“Nobody Told Me”
“Coming of Age”

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