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Despite rumors, filmmakers say Taylor Swift hasn’t done the end title song for ‘Toy Story 5’

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The filmmakers behind Toy Story 5 are shooting down rumors that Taylor Swift has written the movie’s end title song.

On April 30, Taylor posted — and then removed — a countdown on her website that seemed to be Toy Story-coded. It featured blue skies, white clouds and the same shade of yellow used in the franchise’s branding.

When fans noticed that Toy Story 5‘s release date, June 19, also marks the 20th anniversary of her debut single, rumors flew that Taylor was somehow involved in the franchise’s latest installment.

But in a new interview, Toy Story 5 director Andrew Stanton says of the rumors, “It surprised us. We’d be frickin’ honored.” Producer Lindsey Collins adds that having Taylor involved would “be pretty amazing.”

“The sad truth is, we watched the movie being mixed last week, done, and the song on the end of that was not Taylor Swift’s song,” Stanton clarifies.

Of course, that doesn’t preclude the movie from featuring a Taylor tune somewhere, since he specifically said “the song on the end.” Guess we’ll have to wait until June 19 to find out.

The mystery of the disappearing countdown, however, has yet to be explained.

U2 joins Shane MacGowan tribute album

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

U2 has been added to the track list for the upcoming tribute album to late Pogues frontman and fellow Irish artist Shane MacGowan.

Bono and company have put their spin on the Pogues song “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah” for the compilation, due out Nov. 13.

The album, titled 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan, also includes Bruce Springsteen’s previously released cover of “A Rainy Night in Soho.” Other contributing artists include Hozier, who sings the holiday classic “Fairytale of New York” alongside Oscar-winning actress Jessie Buckley, Dropkick Murphys, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tom Waits and The Pogues themselves.

You can check out the full track list via MacGowan’s Instagram.

MacGowan died in 2023 at age 65.

The Pogues reunited in 2024 and launched a U.S. tour in 2025 featuring original members Spider Stacy, Jem Finer and James Fearnley alongside guest vocalists and musicians.

Inflation hits highest level in nearly 3 years, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — Inflation jumped for a second consecutive month in April as the Iran war drove up gasoline prices and strained household budgets, government data on Thursday showed.

Prices rose 3.8% in April compared to a year earlier, according to the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, an inflation gauge preferred by the Federal Reserve. The PCE stood at 2.8% as recently as February.

Inflation now stands at its highest level since May 2023, the Commerce Department report showed.

The savings rate, meanwhile, fell to 2.6%, its lowest level since 2022, suggesting some strapped consumers are struggling to stash away extra funds.

A persistent increase in consumer prices may put pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates as a means of dialing back inflation. The latest reading comes days after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh began a four-year term atop the central bank.

For now, futures markets overwhelmingly expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady when policy makers meet next month, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of investor sentiment.

However, markets peg the chances of a quarter-point rate increase by the end of the year at more than one in three, well above where odds of a rate hike stood prior to the war, the tool shows.

The benchmark interest rate stands at a level between 3.5% and 3.75%. That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply. The standoff triggered one of the largest oil shocks ever recorded.

As a result, gasoline prices surged. The price of an average gallon of gas stood at $4.42 as of Thursday, AAA data showed – an increase of $1.44 per gallon since the war began on Feb. 28. That amounts to a 48% price jump in about three months.

Paul Di’Anno live album announced to accompany upcoming documentary

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A new Paul Di’Anno live album has been announced to accompany the upcoming documentary about the late former Iron Maiden singer.

The set, which was recorded in 2022 in Croatia, is due out June 26. You can listen to its included rendition of the Maiden song “Phantom of the Opera” out now.

“Phantom of the Opera” first appeared on Maiden’s 1980 self-titled debut album. Di’Anno sang on Iron Maiden and its 1981 sophomore follow-up, Killers, before parting ways with the band. He was replaced by Maiden’s current singer, Bruce Dickinson.

The Di’Anno documentary, titled Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer, will be released June 9 on Blu-ray/DVD and digital. It features appearances by Maiden bassist Steve Harris, Metallica’s James Hetfield and KISS’ Gene Simmons.

Di’Anno died in 2024 at age 66. He’ll be posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Maiden as part of its 2026 class.

‘Off Campus’ announces its new lead couple for season 2

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Allie and Dean are taking center ice in season 2 of Off Campus.

Prime Video has confirmed what fans of the hockey romance series already suspected – Mika Abdalla and Stephen Kalyn will be the show’s new leads, taking over for Ella Bright’s Hannah and Belmont Cameli’s Garrett.

While season 1 of the show adapted Elle Kennedy’s first book in her Off Campus series, The Deal, season 2 will adapt Allie and Dean’s love story in the third book, The Score.

“One couple made a deal. The next one is keeping the score,” reads the post on the Off Campus official Instagram account. “From Garrett & Hannah to Dean & Allie — the Off Campus love story continues in Season 2.”

According to Prime Video, season 1, which debuted May 13, reached 36 million viewers worldwide in its first 12 days.

Adballa, who plays aspiring actress Allie, and Kalyn, who plays hockey playboy Dean, are both also starring in a new audio erotica series for Quinn, called Rent Free.

Season 2 of Off Campus is currently in production.

Twenty One Pilots, Tool, Pierce the Veil, Alanis Morissette headlining 206 Riot Fest

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Twenty One Pilots, Tool, Pierce the Veil and Alanis Morissette are headlining the 2026 Riot Fest, taking place Sept. 18-20 in Chicago.

The lineup also includes Rise Against, Social Distortion, Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, The All-American Rejects, The Format, Taking Back Sunday, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Evils Costello & the Imposters, Pixies, Patti Smith, Sugar, Motion City Soundtrack, Thrice and Violet Grohl.

There’s also potential for a sort-of Sex Pistols reunion, since both the reformed “Anarchy and the U.K.” band, which features Frank Carter on vocals, and their former frontman John Lydon’s Public Image Ltd are on the bill.

Tickets are on sale now. For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit RiotFest.org.

Report: Authorized TV series about Céline Dion’s family in the works

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Céline Dion’s forthcoming Paris residency has put her back in the spotlight, and now a TV drama about her formative years is in the works.

Deadline reports that the movie’s working title is Growing Up Dion, and it has the support of Céline’s family: Her brother Jacques Dion is producing it, and it’s based on the book Dion, A Family Saga, written by her nephew Jimmy Dion.

The movie will cover Céline’s childhood in Quebec and focus on the dynamics of the family: She was one of 14 children and had a close bond with her late mother, Thérèse Dion.

Deadline quotes Jacques Dion as saying, “This series represents something deeply meaningful for our family, as it captures the spirit, struggles, and love that defined our upbringing. We are proud to finally share this story with the world in a way that feels true to who we are.”

There is no word yet on casting. There have been two films about Céline; one of them, Aline, was a comedy loosely based on her life. The Tony-nominated Broadway musical Titanique also features a character named after and based on Céline.

Look at her life: Gracie Abrams announces new tour

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ahead of the release of her new album Daughter From Hell, Gracie Abrams has announced an expansive tour that will see her headlining arenas in North America, the U.K. and Europe.

The North American leg of the Look at My Life Tour begins in Denver, Colorado, on Dec. 2 and is currently set to wrap up on March following four shows at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Her schedule also includes four shows at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Holly Humberstone, Charlotte Lawrence, Bella Kay, Jensen McRae, Del Water Gap and The Japanese House will join as opening acts.

Gracie will then travel to Europe and the U.K. starting April 8; that leg ends in Barcelona on May 28.

Fans can now sign up for the presale at LiveNation.com, which begins June 2 at 9 a.m. local time. A Capitol One cardholder presale starts June 3, and tickets go on sale to the general public June 5 at 9 a.m. local time at shop.gracieabrams.com.

Gracie’s new album arrives July 17. It features the new single “Hit the Wall.”

Man fatally shot during Eid prayer service in Minnesota, suspect in custody

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(MINNEAPOLIS) — A suspect has been apprehended after a 26-year-old man was fatally shot while attending a prayer service in Minnesota, authorities said.

Khalid Ibrahim Abdi was shot multiple times just before 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Canterbury Park Expo Center in Shakopee, about 25 miles outside of Minneapolis, the Shakopee Police Department said.

He was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center and later died from his injuries, police said.

A suspect was taken into custody Thursday morning and is being held pending charges, police said. The suspect’s name has not been publicly released.

Abdi was a member and field representative of the AFSCME Council 5 labor union, according to AFSCME Council 5 executive director Bart Andersen.

“It is with unimaginable sadness and heartbreak to share that we lost our union brother and AFSCME Council 5 Field Representative Khalid Abdi today, who was shot and killed while attending an Eid prayer gathering,” Anderson said in a statement.

“Khalid will be forever remembered for his tenacious organizing spirit, his warm and inviting presence, and his unyielding passion and drive to fight for the working-class and all historically marginalized communities,” Anderson said.

“Please keep Khalid’s family, friends, neighbors, and all of us coworkers in your thoughts,” he continued. “Khalid’s tenacity, heart, and joy lives in all of us forever.”

Judah & the Lion announces new album, ’I AM A PRISM’

May 28, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Judah & the Lion has announced a new album called I AM A PRISM.

The sixth studio effort from the “Take It All Back” outfit is due out Aug. 14. It’s the follow-up to 2024’s The Process.

You can hear the first single, called “Maybe the Best Is Now,” out now.

Judah & the Lion will be performing at the Let’s Go Music Festival in Maryland in June.

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