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Australia PM will propose tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach mass shooting

December 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

(LONDON) — The Australian government is “prepared to take whatever action is necessary,” after a shooting that left 15 people dead and more than 40 injured at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said during a press conference on Monday.

Albanese said Sunday would be remembered as a “dark day in Australia’s history,” after authorities said two gunmen — one of whom was killed during the incident — opened fire on an event marking the first night of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

At least 15 people were killed and more than 40 people were injured in the attack, a NSW Health spokesperson said in a statement to media on Monday afternoon. Twenty-seven patients are being treated at eight hospitals in and around Sydney, the spokesperson said.

The prime minister encouraged everyone in Australia to put a candle in their windows on Monday evening to show “that light will indeed defeat darkness.”

Albanese said he planned to “put on the agenda of the national cabinet tougher gun laws,” with details to include “the number of guns that can be used or licensed by individuals” and whether or not licenses for guns should be reviewed after a period of time, he added.

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said in a separate press conference that he believes it’s time for a “change to the law in relation to firearms legislation in New South Wales.”

The alleged shooters were father and son, aged 50 and 24, officials said during a news conference. The father was killed and the son is hospitalized with unspecified injuries, according to officials. Their names were not released.

NSW Police Force Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed there is a 24-year-old male who is in the hospital at the moment and will likely face criminal charges.

Six firearms were collected from the scene, officials said, adding that the father had a gun license and six licensed firearms. Officials said investigators are working to determine whether the six firearms collected from the scene were licensed to the father.

Two improvised explosive devices were also discovered at the scene and were removed to be rendered safe by a bomb disposal unit, according to officials at the news conference.

Speaking to reporters on Monday about the two suspects, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the son is an Australian born citizen and the father arrived in 1998 on a student visa.

Albanese said the son was investigated by authorities in 2019 for links to Islamic State, but that “that there was no indication of any ongoing threat or threat of him engaging in violence.”

Albanese on Sunday called the attack “an act of pure evil, an act of antisemitism” and “an act of terrorism.” The prime minister called for “national unity” in response to the shooting.

Manhunt continues after deadly Brown University mass shooting

December 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Federal and local law enforcement officials in Rhode Island were continuing their search early on Monday for an assailant who fatally shot two Brown University students on Saturday in an academic building in Providence.

A person of interest in the case, who had been taken into custody early on Sunday, was released later in the day, after authorities said that there was no basis to continue detaining them.

“Tonight, we announced that the person of interest is being released. The investigation has been ongoing and remains fully active between all agencies,” the Providence Police Department said in a statement early on Monday. “Since the first call to 911, we have not received any specific threats to our community.”

Two people were killed and nine were injured in the shooting, according to officials. The injured victims were transported to local hospitals amid a day of “devastating gun violence,” Christina H. Paxson, the university’s president, said in a statement posted early on Sunday.

“Every year, emergency responders and students drill for the unthinkable — a shooting at our schools,” Gov. Dan McKee said in his own statement. “Yesterday, that action became all too real when a gunman opened fire on a classroom of innocent Brown University students.”

The FBI and other law enforcement officials shared a short video clip of someone whom they described as a person of interest. The individual in the clip is seen dressed in dark clothing, including what appeared to be a hood, as they walk along Hope Street and take a corner heading north.

The person’s right hand appeared to be in their jacket pocket as they walked northward along Waterman Street before exiting from the frame.

Officials said they still believe the person seen in that video is a person of interest in the shooting.

The person of interest who was detained and released on Sunday was initially caught at about 3:45 a.m. at a hotel in Coventry, about 28 miles south of Providence, according to law enforcement sources and Coventry police.

Law enforcement sources described the person of interest as a man in his mid-20s from Wisconsin. At the time the person was detained, the individual was allegedly in possession of two guns, according to sources.

There was “no basis” to keep the person detained, Attorney General of Rhode Island Peter Neronha said.

“Sometimes you head in one direction and have to regroup and go in another,” Neronha said. “That’s exactly what’s happened over the last 24 hours or so.”

Scoreboard roundup — 12/14/25

December 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

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

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Vikings 34, Cowboys 26
Browns 3, Bears 31
Ravens 24, Bengals 0
Chargers 16, Chiefs 13
Bills 35, Patriots 31
Commanders 29, Giants 21
Raiders 0, Eagles 31
Jets 20, Jaguars 48
Cardinals 20, Texans 40
Packers 26, Broncos 34
Lions 34, Rams 41
Panthers 17, Saints 20
Titans 24, 49ers 37
Colts 16, Seahawks 18

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
76ers 117, Hawks 120
Bucks 82, Nets 127
Kings 103, Timberwolves 117
Pelicans 114, Bulls 104
Wizards 108, Pacers 89
Hornets 119, Cavaliers 111
Lakers 116, Suns 114
Warriors 131, Trailblazers 136

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Flyers 2, Hurricanes 3
Bruins 2, Wild 6
Oilers 1, Canadiens 4
Sabres 3, Kraken 1
Canucks 2, Devils 1
Mammoth 5, Penguins 4

Chris Janson’s dad taught him the reason for the season

December 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Chris Janson currently has a top-30 hit with the lighthearted “Me and a Beer.” And even though he’s known for feel-good songs like “Buy Me a Boat” and “Fix a Drink,” there’s a deeper side to the country hitmaker, especially when it comes to the holidays.

“I have to attribute a lot to my dad for always making Christmas about someone else,” Chris reflects. “He would always pick a family who needed something or families who needed something, and he always kinda prodded me that way.”

“You know, there were a lot of presents and things,” he continues. “But as we all know as adults, especially now — and I knew as a kid, too, I’ve always been kind of aware of it — presents don’t mean a whole lot. It’s really about the gift of giving and really the blessing of someone receiving it who needs it.”

Much of Chris’ charitable work stems from the sale of his signature hat at Bass Pro Shops.

While he’s yet to record a full-fledged holiday album, he’s well on his way. In 2024 he rerecorded “Christmas in Dixie” with Alabama, which joins his cover of “Holiday Road,” the original “It Is Christmas” and “Run Run Rudolph,” from the 2019 CMA Country Christmas special.

Ravyn Lenae reveals her ‘top, top, top’ moment of 2025

December 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Ravyn Lenae had a huge year: her song “Love Me Not” was a worldwide smash, she got to open for Sabrina Carpenter and Reneé Rapp and she headlined her own sold-out tour. But even with so many highlights, the singer says there’s one specific thing that stood out for her as the #1 moment of 2025.

“I think the biggest highlight for me, being from Chicago, was playing Lollapalooza,” she told ABC Audio at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday. “I grew up going to that festival and seeing my favorite artists play. So that was top, top, top for me.”

“There was a moment where I just looked up to the sky and thought about, you know, all the steps it took to get there,” she added. “And you know, being in my city and my family’s there, it just felt really emotional.”

“Love Me Not,” from her critically acclaimed second studio album, Bird’s Eye, became a big hit after it was featured in a TikTok mashup that went viral. But Ravyn believes the appeal of the song is that it’s timeless.

“Honestly I think the main thing — or the main comment I get — is that the song feels like it could be from any decade, from the fifties, sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties,” she explained. “And I think when that happens, you have a song that bridges all types of people from everywhere, from any age. And I think that’s what’s so special about it.”

You’ll be able to see Ravyn sing “Love Me Not” on ABC’s primetime special Jingle Ball 2025, airing Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. EST, and streaming the next day on Hulu.

The Format premieres ’Boycott Heaven’ album title track

December 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The Format has premiered a new song called “Boycott Heaven,” the title track off the band’s upcoming comeback album.

You can watch the “Boycott Heaven” video streaming now on YouTube.

The album Boycott Heaven, which includes the single “Holy Roller,” is due out Jan. 23. It marks the first Format album since 2006’s Dog Problems. The group broke up in 2008, after which frontman Nate Ruess went on to form the band fun.

The Format then reconvened in 2020 for a planned reunion tour, but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They reunited again in 2025 for a brief run of fall shows and will embark on a full tour in March.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.) 

Kehlani reacts to Grammy nominations, talks hopes for upcoming album

December 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Kehlani has earned back-to-back Grammy nominations, but her experiences learning about them were different. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Kehlani revealed she was more prepared to receive a Grammy nod for “Folded” than she was when found out she was nominated at the 2025 awards show.

“Last year, I was genuinely shocked. My friend texted me, and he lives in Brazil, so he was just ahead. I was asleep, and he was like, ‘Grammy noms come out today.’ I was like, ‘They’re not worried about me. I’m going back to sleep,'” Kehlani recalls, noting she “woke up to seven missed calls and eight texts.” “I was like, ‘What the f***?’ Especially because ‘After Hours’ and Crash in general had gotten such a polarizing reception. I was shocked.”

This year, however, with the release of “Folded,” Kehlani says everyone was predicting she’d be nominated for the song. “I had this opposite pressure, like, if we don’t get nominated after everybody’s saying this, then all I’m going to have to hear for the next months is how I was snubbed,” Kehlani said. “I don’t need that sitting on my back. I just need to be focused on creating, honestly.”

Kehlani also discussed her upcoming album, which features Usher and production from Ryan Leslie and James Fauntleroy, sharing what she hopes to bring to life with the project.

“I just want people to have an experience. I want people to just love singing and dancing again. It is really that simple,” Kehlani said. “It’s such a personal moment for me right now to be proving myself. I feel so personally just motivated to rewrite my story, and I hope that trickles into the experience that people have. I hope people feel empowered.”

A ‘Higher’ understanding: Wolfgang Van Halen shares what he learned from touring with Creed

December 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Wolfgang Van Halen opened for shows on Creed‘s 2025 tour with his band Mammoth, and will reunite with the “Higher” rockers at the 2026 edition of their Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival.

Speaking with ABC Audio about his experience touring with Scott Stapp and company, Wolf allows that Creed “has been a band that’s no stranger to criticism,” which might be an understatement given how many “most hated bands” lists they appear on.

“When you see that they were able to do one of the most successful rock tours of the last two years, it’s incredibly impressive,” Wolf says.

Seeing the Creed machine in action has also left Wolf with a newfound understanding.

“No matter what people say about you, if people are showing up and singing the songs right back at you, at the end of the day nothing else really matters,” Wolf says.

The 2026 Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival takes place July 18-19 in Tinley Park, Illinois. Presales begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. CT, and tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. CT. For the full lineup all ticket info, visit Summerof99Festival.com.

Wolf’s other 2026 plans include a U.S. tour in support of the latest Mammoth album, The End, launching in March, and a Halloween gig opening for Iron Maiden in Chile.

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to hold Billy Joel symposium

December 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Billy Joel is going to be the subject of a new symposium at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook, New York.

According to the description, the June conference will be “devoted to the music, lyrics, themes, and cultural impact of Billy Joel.” It will feature scholars, critics, musicians and more, offering “critical analysis of Joel’s artistry, life, and legacy.”

“Joel’s body of work offers a unique lens through which to explore popular music, regional identity, and American culture,” the description continues.

And the public is getting a chance to shape the conference, with the LIMEHoF requesting submissions on a variety of subjects, including Joel’s lyrics and narratives, his music and style, and his cultural impact.

Submissions are due by Jan. 15, and those chosen will be put together by theme for 90-minute panels.

More info on the symposium can be found at limusichalloffame.org.

Famed director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer stabbed to death in Los Angeles home: Sources

December 15, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, Mayor Karen Bass confirmed.

Senior law enforcement sources told ABC News the victims were stabbed to death in their Brentwood-area residence.

“This is a devastating loss for our city and our country,” Bass said in a statement. “Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice.”

Officers were called to the home at 3:40 p.m. PT, the LAPD said in a statement, calling the investigation an apparent homicide.

A man and woman were found deceased inside the home, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed to ABC News earlier on Sunday. Their ages were reported as 78 and 68 years old.

The senior leadership of the LAPD’s robbery and homicide unit responded to the scene.

Reiner is known for massive Hollywood hits, including The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Stand By Me, This is Spinal Tap and many more.

A neighbor told ABC News that actors Billy Crystal and Larry David were seen at the house after police had arrived.

“Billy looked like he was about to cry,” the neighbor said.

There are two houses that the Reiner family owns across the street from each other. Rob and his wife lived in one and a daughter with kids lived in another, according to the neighbor.

“They’re a big presence on the block. They’re always having parties,” she said.

Reiner and Singer got married in 1989 and share three children, Jake, Nick and Romy.

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

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