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US missile seen hitting building near Iranian girls’ school, experts say

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — A newly surfaced video appears to show a U.S.-made missile hitting a building in Iran adjacent to a girls’ school where local officials say 168 people were killed, experts told ABC News.

The eyewitness video was first posted Sunday morning by the Iranian outlet Mehr News, and then shared online by Trevor Ball, a former U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, who now works as a researcher with the investigative group Bellingcat.

Ball said in a post on X that the video showed a U.S.-made Tomahawk missile.

ABC News geolocated the video adjacent to the site of the deadly Feb. 28 strike, in which several buildings connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were destroyed along with a nearby building housing a school for girls.

The missile seen impacting in the video is not hitting the girls’ school but another building in the IRGC complex.
Experts told ABC News the missile has the characteristics of a Tomahawk, which is used by the United States and is not known to be fielded by Iran or Israel.

Sam Lair, a research associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, told ABC News that the size and shape of the missile resemble the Tomahawk.

“I do believe this points towards U.S. responsibility for the strike in the area,” he said.

N.R. Jenzen-Jones, director of Armament Research Services, also said the munition seen in the video appeared to be a Tomahawk.

“That indicates it is a U.S. strike,” he said.

Jenzen-Jones earlier cautioned that attributing responsibility for the strike on the nearby school would be difficult without access to munition fragments. He said the new video was still not proof as to who was responsible for striking the school.

“We can only be definitive about the one in the video. Of course, it makes it more likely the surrounding targets were hit by the U.S., but it doesn’t give certainty,” he said.

ABC News has reached out to the Pentagon for a comment.

Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ becomes his first #1 debut on ‘Billboard’ 200

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruno Mars “just might” be pretty happy about his latest chart success.

His new album, The Romantic, has entered the Billboard 200 album chart at #1, marking his first #1 debut, and his first #1 album since 2013’s Unorthodox Jukebox. Overall, The Romantic is Bruno’s fifth top-10 album, including his Silk Sonic collaboration with Anderson .Paak.

Bruno’s 13-year gap between chart-topping albums is the longest for any living male solo artist since Paul McCartney hit #1 in 2018 with Egypt Station. It was the ex-Beatles first #1 in over 36 years.

The Romantic‘s first single, “I Just Might,” debuted at #1, becoming Bruno’s first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 on top. It was his 10th #1 hit overall.

Bruno’s The Romantic Tour starts April 10 in Las Vegas.

‘Criminal explosion’ strikes synagogue in Belgium, official says

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(PARIS) — A “criminal explosion” struck a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège at around 4 a.m. local time on Monday in a “violent act of antisemitism,” a local government spokeswoman confirmed to ABC News.

The explosion caused “material damage” but there were no casualties and the site, the official said, “has been secured.”

An investigation by Belgium’s Federal Police force is “ongoing.”

Liège’s mayor, Willy Demeyer, strongly condemned the antisemitic attack and said “external conflicts” cannot be imported into the city.

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

In brief: ‘The Night Agent’ renewed for season 4 and more

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Night Agent has been renewed for season 4. Netflix has renewed the action drama series for a fourth season, which will film in Los Angeles. The show’s creator, executive producer and showrunner Shawn Ryan said, “It’s been a wild ride filming The Night Agent in five countries across three continents to this point and we’re so thrilled that the adventures of Peter Sutherland will continue into season 4. Our writers, our cast and our crew stand ready to answer the call to bring our incredible fans even more twists, turns and thrills.” …

Julia Fox has joined the cast of the upcoming film Clashing Through the Snow. Deadline reports Fox will be part of the ensemble cast of the Amazon MGM Studios holiday comedy film, which also includes Christopher Briney, Michelle Randolph, Lukas Gage and Paris Hilton …

Chris Pine is set to star in an upcoming survival thriller film for Netflix. The movie, called Yeti, will also star Iona Bell, Ray Winstone and Sofia Boutella. Michael Chaves directs the movie, which follows a father and daughter who get stranded in the Alps after an avalanche uncovers a predator from under the glacial ice …

Rihanna’s Los Angeles mansion struck by gunfire, woman arrested: Police

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rihanna’s mansion was struck by gunfire on Sunday afternoon while the singer and businesswoman was home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department and sources with knowledge of the investigation.

The suspect, a 30-year-old woman, has been arrested, the LAPD said. The motive was not immediately clear and the investigation is ongoing.

Sources told ABC News Rihanna was at home, but nobody was hurt.

Multiple shots were fired at the residence, but none penetrated the inside of her home, only the exterior, sources said. Multiple rounds did hit the outside of the home, though, as well as a vehicle parked out front.

Sources said that the weapon allegedly used by the woman was an AR-style gun.

In dispatch audio, officials are heard saying the suspect’s Tesla was followed by an LAPD helicopter into a mall parking garage, where she was pulled over and detained by patrol units.

Scoreboard roundup — 3/8/26

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Celtics 109, Cavaliers 98
Knicks 97, Lakers 110
Pistons 110, Heat 121
Mavericks 92, Raptors 122
Wizards 118, Pelicans 138
Magic 130, Bucks 91
Rockets 120, Spurs 145
Pacers 111, Trail Blazers 131
Bulls 110, Kings 126
Hornets 99, Suns 111

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Wild 2, Avalanche 3
Bruins 4, Penguins 5
Lightning 7, Sabres 8
Blackhawks 3, Stars 4
Red Wings 3, Devils 0
Blues 4, Ducks 0
Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2

Jill Scott says response to ‘To Whom This May Concern’ ’gives me the greatest joy’

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It’s been almost a month since Jill Scott released her first album in a decade, To Whom This May Concern, and she’s happy with the reception thus far.

“When you are working on something so diligently and with so much love, it’s scary to lend your baby to the world,” she says in an interview with People. “But people are responding well and treating my baby kindly and actually listening, which gives me the greatest joy.”

To Whom It May Concern peaked at #4 on the Top R&B Albums chart, with lead single “Pressha” atop the radio charts and in the top 20 of Billboard‘s Adult R&B Airplay. It’s a far cry from the amount of support she was told she’d get if she didn’t meet the industry’s beauty standards.

“I had somebody tell me in the beginning of my career that if I didn’t lose weight, or if I didn’t straighten my hair or whatever, that I’d never sell any records,” Scott says. “That sucked, but luckily I didn’t listen to them and decided to just continue to be myself.”

She credits her mother for giving her advice that helped her stay positive during her rough upbringing in Philadelphia.

“We were in a community where you would hear gunshots on a regular basis,” Scott says. “There was a summer when I lost a lot of friends, young men that I knew. My mother taught me to keep looking for beauty no matter what. I just kept finding a reason to believe in myself, to have some joy and create joy around me.”

To Whom This May Concern is available on streaming services.

Jason Aldean’s 50th chart entry is a heart-to-heart between a man and his heart

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jason Aldean has followed up his 31st #1 hit, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” with a new single, “Don’t Tell On Me.” It’s just entered the Billboard Country Airplay chart, and as the publication notes, it’s his milestone 50th entry on that tally.

“Don’t Tell On Me” is from Jason’s upcoming album, Songs About Us, due out April 24. It involves a man having heart-to-heart conversation with, well, his actual heart.

“Basically the guy’s talking to his heart, saying, ‘Don’t let people know what’s happening, don’t tell on me,'” Jason explains. The thing he wants his heart to keep private? He still has feelings for his ex.

“This guy’s just kind of basically talking to his heart and saying, ‘Listen: You know it and I know it: I’m a mess, you’re broken … but just, like, don’t let the cat out of the bag, don’t let anybody know that this has happened,'” he explains. “Like, ‘You’re the only one you know that I can kind of trust with this.'”

Jason calls the track, which was co-written by John Morgan, “one of my favorite songs” on the record.

Meanwhile, tickets for Jason’s upcoming Songs About Us Tour are now on sale. It kicks off July 16 in Bangor, Maine.

Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy party raised $4.1 million

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy party raised .1 million

Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy party raised $4.1 million — Steven Tyler attends the 7th Annual Jam For Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)

Steven Tyler’s annual Jam for Janie Grammy Viewing Party, put on by his Janie’s Fund charity, raised $4.1 million for the organization.

Janie’s Fund posted a video on Instagram featuring highlights from the bash, which took place Feb. 1 at the Hollywood Palladium. The footage includes such rock stars as The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, Yungblud, former Guns N’ Roses/Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum, Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt and others.

“Thank you for 10 years of belief, compassion and love that heals,” a choked up Tyler says in the clip. “Tonight, tonight means everything to me and I know it means everything to you.”

The video also features highlights of another Janie’s Fund event, the Sounds of Laughter Comedic Soiree, which took place Jan. 29 at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles.

Tyler launched Janie’s Fund in 2015 to help girls who’ve been abused or neglected. A press release announcing the Grammy party noted that over the last decade the organization had raised over $23 million, which has helped provide 350,000 days of counseling and trauma-informed care for more than 2,200 girls and young women.

’Hoppers’ leaps to #1 debut at the box office

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Hoppers has bounced its way to a #1 debut at the box office.

The latest film from Pixar brought in $46 million in its first weekend, according to Box Office Mojo. That knocked the previous week’s box office leader, slasher movie Scream 7, to #2, which added $17.3 million to its total.

The Maggie Gyllenhaal-directed The Bride! came in third place with an opening weekend total of $7.26 million. The film stars Jessie Buckley as the titular bride of Frankenstein’s monster, played by Christian Bale.

Two holdovers rounded out the top five. Animated sports comedy GOAT took fourth place with $6.6 million, while the romantic literary adaptation Wuthering Heights slotted in at #5 with $3.375 million.

Here are the top 10 films at the box office:

1. Hoppers — $46 million
2. Scream 7 — $17.3 million
3. The Bride! — $7.26 million
4. GOAT — $6.6 million
5. Wuthering Heights — $3.75 million
6. Crime 101 — $2.07 million
7. Send Help — $1.6 million
8. I Can Only Imagine 2 — $1.525 million
9. EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert — $1.524 million
10. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle — $1.3 million

Disney is the parent company of Pixar and ABC News.

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