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BLACKPINK surpasses 100 million subscribers on YouTube

February 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

BLACKPINK has become the first artist in the world to surpass 100 million YouTube subscribers.

According to YG Entertainment, the K-pop group hit the milestone on Friday, roughly nine years and eight months since the channel was first launched on June 28, 2016.

The achievement comes ahead of the release of the group’s third mini album, [DEADLINE], which comes out on Feb. 27. Since the album announcement video was released on Jan. 15, their channel has reportedly gained an average of 10,000 new subscribers per day.

BLACKPINK also has 50 videos with over 100 million views each, and their channel as a whole has racked up 41.1 billion views. They currently hold the Guinness World Record for most viewed band on YouTube.

[DEADLINE] will have five tracks: “GO,” “JUMP,” “Me and My,” “Champion” and “Fxxxboy.”

Live’s Ed Kowalczyk responds to cease and desist from ex-bandmate

February 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk has released a statement after the band’s former guitarist, Chad Taylor, issued a cease and desist over Kowalczyk’s use of the band name.

Kowalczyk has been touring as Live without the band’s other three founding members — Taylor, bassist Patrick Dahlheimer and drummer Chad Gracey — since 2022. In filing the cease and desist, Taylor claims that Kowalczyk did not have the authority to fire him from the band as Kowalczyk said he did in 2022, and that he’s revoking Kowalczyk’s right to use the Live name as a founding shareholder of the company that owns the brand.

“The assertions contained in the recently circulated ‘cease and desist’ letter from certain former members of LIVE are without merit,” reads a statement from Kowalczyk’s lawyer, Mitchell Schuster of Meister Seelig & Fein, PLLC.

“Ed Kowalczyk has served as the band’s frontman since its founding and remains in that role,” the statement continues. “The claims made do not alter that reality. We intend to address this matter through the appropriate legal channels and are confident it will be resolved in Ed’s favor in court.”

Kowalczyk did leave Live 2009 and faced legal proceedings from the other members of the band over use of the Live name in relation to his solo shows. He reunited with Live in 2016.

Corey Kent is ‘so stoked’ to release ‘Empty Words’ ahead of schedule

February 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After Corey Kent teased his new song “Empty Words” on his socials, fans went crazy, so he rushed it out ahead of schedule.

“If I could’ve handpicked one song for you guys to care about, it would’ve been ‘Empty Words,’” Corey writes on Instagram. “And then you guys went and blew it up before it even came out! Then you guys stayed patient as I finished it and now I’m so stoked to type these words, ‘Empty Words’ is out now.”

In a statement, Corey says that the song is “really special” because it “says something heavy yet simply.” In it, he sings, “She’s over empty words/ Half-heart apologies/ My broken promises/ My don’t give up on me’s … I’m in this empty bed/ ‘Cause she’s over empty words.”

Meanwhile, Corey’s already climbing the charts with another song: his Koe Wetzel collaboration, “Rocky Mountain Low.” Both songs are Corey’s first new music since his 2025 EP, Poster Child.

Two Door Cinema Club to perform debut album in full at MSG show

February 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Two Door Cinema Club has announced a concert at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

The show takes place Sept. 27 and will feature a full-album performance of the band’s 2010 debut album, Tourist History, as well as songs from throughout their career. Phantogram will also be on the bill, among others.

“MSG is one of those bucket list venues for any artist,” Two Door Cinema Club says in a statement. “After we sold out [NYC venue] Webster Hall in 2010, we took a walk past The Garden one night and our agent said, ‘This time next year, boys!’ It only took a few extra years to get there, but here we are! We love NYC and we really can’t wait for this one.”

You can register now for a presale that begins Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. ET.

For all ticket info, visit TwoDoorCinemaClub.com.

Heart’s ‘Dreamboat Annie’ gets limited-edition Vinylphyle pressing

February 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Heart’s debut album, Dreamboat Annie, is getting an audio upgrade.

The album, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, is set to be released as part of UMe’s Vinylphyle audiophile series.

The release, mastered from the album’s original 1975 Can-Base Studios tapes, has an initial pressing of just 3,000 copies and will come with liner notes from veteran music writer Rick Florino.

The Dreamboat Annie Vinyphyle release is available now.

Released in September 1975, Dreamboat Annie was a top-10 hit for Heart, peaking at #7 on the Billboard 200. It features two songs that would go on to become Heart classics: “Magic Man,” which was their first top-10 single, and “Crazy on You,” a top-40 hit.

In early February, the album was chosen for induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Eric Dane’s final interview captured in Netflix’s ‘Famous Last Words’

February 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Netflix has shared a brand-new interview with the late Eric Dane.

The streaming platform has released Dane’s final interview before his death, which is part of the posthumous interview series Famous Last Words.

Dane died Thursday at age 53, almost 10 months after revealing his ALS diagnosis in April 2025.

According to Netflix, Famous Last Words “gives audiences around the world the opportunity to hear from a cultural icon after they’ve passed away. The intimate, in-depth interviews were recorded with the understanding that they were to be kept secret and only aired posthumously.”

Dane’s episode was filmed last November. He was interviewed by Emmy winner Brad Falchuk.

“Eric and I were the same age when we discussed his life and legacy, so the conversation felt uniquely moving and personal,” Falchuk said in a press release. “There was no self-pity in Eric. He refused to complain. He was brave, soulful, charming, joyful, grateful, and hilarious — and when he flashed that smile, he was undeniably still a leading man. His final words at the end of the episode are truly beautiful. I will miss him.”

Morgan Wallen lights up #1 spot with ’20 Cigarettes’

February 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Morgan Wallen’s “20 Cigarettes” has burned its way to the top. The song, from his album I’m the Problem, has become his 20th song overall to hit #1 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart.

“20 Cigarettes” is Morgan’s sixth #1 on that chart from the album; he also scored six Country Airplay number ones with his previous album, 2023’s One Thing at a Time. Billboard notes that Morgan is now the first artist ever to have two albums send six songs each to the top of that chart.

Meanwhile, I’m the Problem has been officially declared the second-biggest-selling global album of 2025 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. The only album that outsold it was Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl.

Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift congratulate Olympic gold medalists

February 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift are showing their support for Olympic gold medalists.

Selena gave a shoutout to U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold following her free skate on Thursday. The singer shared a post on Instagram of Alysa quoted as saying “where’s my lipstick?” along with a photo of her holding a lipstick from Selena’s Rare Beauty brand.

“Congratulations @alysaxliu. (She’s just like me fr),” Selena wrote.

Meanwhile, Taylor popped up in the Instagram comments of skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who won the gold in slalom Wednesday, and became the most decorated skier in Olympic history and the first U.S. skier to win three Olympic golds. Mikaela posted a photo of herself on the slopes, captioning it with the Taylor lyric, “my advice is always ruin the friendship.”

Taylor commented, “HISTORIC,” with three gold medal emojis.

New Music Friday: Yung Miami, SZA, Don Toliver and more

February 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

SZA appears on the soundtrack for Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers in a song titled “Save the Day.” A die-cut vinyl shaped like the character Mabel is available for preorder at Disney Music Emporium. The soundtrack and the film arrive on March 6. Disney is the parent company of ABC News.

Don Toliver has taken a brief break from promoting his album Octane for a soundtrack feature. “Creepin,” which he helped to produce, is his original song for Scream 7. The movie will premiere in theaters on Feb. 27.

Yung Miami follows her surprise drop “News Flash” with the release of “Tea Time.” The song was originally teased on social media and has arrived following fan demand.

Jay-Z’s celebrating three decades of his song “Dead Presidents” by making it available on streaming services. The track drops on DSPs exactly 30 years from the day of its original release. There are also vinyl, cassette and CD editions available.

Ty Dolla $ign teams with Leon Thomas for a new song that seems to be from his upcoming album, girl music vol. 1. “Miss u 2” arrives with an accompanying music video. girl music vol. 1 is set to arrive on March 6.

Other releases:

Mozzy & EST Gee, Not a Chance in Hell

Larry June, Curren$y & The Alchemist, Spiral Staircases

Jorja Smith, “Don’t Leave“

Reason, Don’t Play with My Heart

Killer Mike & Lena Byrd-Miles, “Spying Eyes (Smiling Faces)“

Ike Barinholtz, Lisa Ann Walter and more to compete on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars’

February 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

An all-star group of some of the smartest celebrities is coming to compete in Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars.

Ken Jennings is set to host the quiz show featuring Hollywood’s finest, who will compete for $1 million for a charity of their choice. It will premiere on ABC March 13 and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.

The lineup of celebrities includes all three of the prior Celebrity Jeopardy! champions, including season 1 winner Ike Barinholtz, season 2 winner Lisa Ann Walter and season 3 winner W. Kamau Bell. They will all attempt to defend their titles against 18 other celebrities, although the three champions will be seeded directly into the tournament’s semifinals.

The other celebrities competing are Margaret Cho, Macaulay Culkin, Rachel Dratch, Mark Duplass, Sean Gunn, Mina Kimes, Cynthia Nixon, Katie Nolan, Patton Oswalt, Andy Richter, Mo Rocca, Ray Romano, Tim Simons, Mira Sorvino, Robin Thede, Jackie Tohn, Steven Weber and Roy Wood Jr.

There will be 10 hourlong episodes of Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars, which include six quarterfinal episodes, three semifinal episodes and one finale.

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