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Father, son missing off Oahu coast, search underway

June 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(OAHU, Hawaii) — The United States Coast Guard and local officials are conducting a search for a 49-year-old man and his 16-year-old son who went missing Tuesday morning after leaving for a hike on the eastern coast of Oahu, a Coast Guard press release said.

Family members said the pair left their hotel at around 7 a.m. Tuesday to hike the Hanauma Bay Rock Bridge Trail, according to officials. Passersby found a backpack containing the man’s belongings near the trail at 8:45 a.m. and notified the Honolulu Police Department, the release said.

Police, the Honolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Ocean Safety Department and the Coast Guard launched a joint search operation late Tuesday morning after confirmation that the father and son were missing, ABC News Honolulu affiliate KITV reported.

The names of the father and son have not been released.

The agencies searched along the trail and surrounding areas, and deployed fire department helicopters and rescue boat, safety department jet skis and Coast Guard resources, the fire department said.

The mission was suspended at 5:30 p.m. local time Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions and was scheduled to resume Wednesday morning, fire officials said.

Top Oversight Dem demands info from Reflecting Pool contractors overseeing renovation

June 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee sent letters Wednesday to the contractors overseeing the renovation at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, requesting information such as contracts and water quality records.

The Reflecting Pool has been plagued with algae and peeling paint in the days since the Trump administration completed its renovation, which cost taxpayers more than $16 million.

Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., sent separate letters to the company hired to paint the reflecting pool and the company hired to remove the algae that later appeared in the pool.

“Donald Trump’s disastrous renovation of our national reflecting pool is his latest failed vanity project,” Garcia said in a statement. “The President should be focused on making life more affordable for the American people, not rewarding his loyalists with government contracts and wasting taxpayer money on failing projects. We’re demanding answers straight from the contractors about the project’s failures.”

The ranking member requested information by July 8, 2026, including the scope of the work, contract performance standards, communications with the National Park Service and amounts invoiced or paid.

Democrats, who are in the minority, do not have subpoena power to compel these contractors to hand over information or even respond.

Trump said this week the Reflecting Pool will be drained again for “permanent repair” around the Fourth of July and said that six people have now been arrested for alleged damage to the site. No charges had been filed in the alleged arrests.

The Interior Department and the U.S. Park Police have not responded to multiple outreaches for evidence of the alleged vandalism.

Erykah Badu teams with The Alchemist, De La Soul for Live: A September Tour

June 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Erykah Badu has announced a new, limited concert series to wrap up the summer. Live: A September Tour will feature The Alchemist and De La Soul, as well as Smino and additional guests on select dates.

The Live trek will kick off Aug. 9 and see Erykah perform in venues and amphitheaters in Richmond, Detroit, Toronto, Denver, Queens and other cities before wrapping Sept. 29 in LA.

Venue presales begin Thursday at 10 a.m. local time, with general ticket sales starting Friday at 10 a.m. local time. For more info, visit Erykah’s website.

Backstreet Boys’ Kevin Richardson recalls the moment his kids realized how famous he is

June 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Even if your dad was in one of the bestselling groups of all time, if you weren’t around to see them in their heyday, you might not fully realize how famous he is. But when an artist you love thinks your dad’s a big deal, that’s pretty convincing proof. At least, that’s what Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson discovered a few years ago.

Speaking to Billboard, Kevin said that during the group’s DNA tour, he and his kids were eating at a Toronto restaurant when superstar rapper Drake, a Toronto native, happened to drop in. “The maitre’d is like, ‘Uh, excuse me, Drake is here and he would love, when you’re finished, he would love to be able to come over and say hi,'” Kevin recalled, noting that his kids immediately started freaking out.

When they eventually went over and met Drake, Kevin said the rapper shared a story about how he had his first kiss to a Backstreet song. Then, according to Kevin, Drake asked, “What are you guys doing in town?”

“I’m like, ‘We’re playing three shows.’ He’s like, ‘Could I come through?'” Kevin continued.

“He came through, got up on stage and performed with us,” Kevin laughed. “So that is really when it clicked for my kids.”

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens inducted into Guitar Center’s Hollywood Rockwalk

June 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Billy Idol and longtime collaborator Steve Stevens have been inducted into Guitar Center’s Hollywood Rockwalk.

The pair took part in a handprint ceremony outside Guitar Center’s flagship location on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood Tuesday night.

“I’ve had a fantastic time with Steve, he’s made a lot of my crazy ideas come true,” Idol said during the ceremony. “You can never really ask for anything more than that. It really is special and incredible, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. It’s great to be honored together by Guitar Center on the Rockwalk.”

“It’s humbling to now be amongst this incredible group of musicians on Guitar Center’s Rockwalk,” Stevens added. “More than anything, this is a testament to over 45 years of great laughs, great songs that now belong to the world, and a great friendship.”

Idol and Stevens now join the more than 150 artists and innovators represented on the Rockwalk, which began in 1985. Others who’ve been honored on the Rockwalk include Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath and The Ramones.

The honor comes ahead of Idol and Stevens’ induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November.

Next up, Idol will launch the next leg of his It’s A Nice Day To … Tour Again! tour on Aug. 7 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He will also headline the weeklong Hot in the City Las Vegas residency at the Fontainebleau from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5. A complete list of dates can be found at BillyIdol.net.

‘Dutton Ranch’ renewed for season 2 at Paramount+

June 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It’s time to go back to Texas.

Dutton Ranch has been renewed for season 2 at Paramount+. This renewal comes ahead of the release of the first season’s final two episodes.

Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser return to their Yellowstone roles of Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler in the spinoff series. Also starring are Oscar nominees Ed Harris and Annette Bening.

The ensemble cast also includes Finn Little, Juan Pablo Raba, Jai Courtney, J.R. Villarreal, Marc Menchaca and Natalie Alyn Lind.

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.

The spinoff garnered the biggest original series launch in the streaming service’s history, according to numbers from the company. It generated 12.9 million global streaming views in the seven days following its premiere.

Chad Feehan serves as showrunner on Dutton Ranch. Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan executive produces, as do stars Hauser and Reilly.

“Dutton Ranch has resonated with audiences in a powerful way, building on the legacy of beloved characters, while establishing its own identity,” Matt Thunell, president of Paramount Television Studios, said in a press release. “We look forward to bringing fans more stories from these unforgettable characters in season 2.”

Tasha Cobbs Leonard says BET Awards nominations are ‘just mind-blowing’

June 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tasha Cobbs Leonard is up for three BET Awards this year, and she doesn’t take the nominations lightly. Speaking to People, she said she’s grateful for the recognition from her community.

“Any nomination is just mind-blowing,” she said. “When you’re doing a creative work musically, you expect people to listen to the music, enjoy the music. But then you have nominations like the BET Awards where now my peers and people who understand what it takes to create these works have noticed that there was something special about this album.”

Tasha has two songs nominated for best gospel/inspirational artist — “Church” featuring John Legend and “Already Good (Tasha Slide).” She’s also been nominated for the BET Her Award. Tasha be at the show in LA on Sunday, where she hopes to meet Teyana Taylor.

“One of my fashion mentors is Teyana Taylor,” she said. “I would love, love, love to tell her that she’s such an inspiration.”

She continued, “Sometimes people think you’re just putting on clothes, but for some of us, it’s inspiring just to see someone get dressed in the way she has, a creative way.”

Teyana is also nominated for a few BET Awards, including best actress, video of the year for Escape Room (Short Film) and the fashion vanguard award.

The BET Awards air live on BET at 8 p.m. ET and reair at 8 p.m. PT.

You can check out Chris Young’s Famous Friends at his Nashville bar

June 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Chris Young’s Famous Friends officially opened Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Midtown Nashville.

Located at 1516A Demonbreun St., the sports bar takes its name from his #1 hit from 2021 with Kane Brown.

“This has been a passion project of mine for a long time,” Chris says. “I’ve talked about opening a bar for years, and I wanted to create a true sports bar that still feels like a great place to hang out—even when there’s not a game on. At Famous Friends, we have the ability to show up to seven different games at once, so fans never have to miss the action.”

Opening week kicked off Monday with a VIP celebration for friends, fellow artists, athletes and entertainment personalities. Breland and Shaylen, who both appear on the deluxe edition of Chris’ I Didn’t Come Here to Leave album, were in attendance, as well as husband-and-wife artists Mitchell Tenpenny and Meghan Patrick.

Parker McCollum joins Carly Pearce to host the 19th ACM Honors

June 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Eric Church, Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, The Carter Family, Bill Anderson, Brett James, Landman, C2C: Country to Country and Mike Curb are among those who’ll step into the spotlight Aug. 19 at the 19th Academy of Country Music Honors.

Carly Pearce will host the show for the sixth year, with Parker McCollum joining her for the first time.

Brett and the Carters will posthumously get the ACM Poet’s Award for songwriting, while Eric’s picking up the ACM Lifting Lives Award for his work in service to others. Kacey’s getting the ACM Spirit Award, which was inspired by Merle Haggard.

Whisperin’ Bill and the Curb Records founder will both receive the ACM Icon Award. Ella will officially get her ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year trophy, which she won at May’s 61st ACMs in Vegas.

C2C’s getting the ACM International Award, while Landman‘s winning the ACM Film Award.

The ACM Studio Recording Awards and Industry Awards will be revealed the week of July 6.

Tickets for the Aug. 19 show at The Pinnacle in Nashville go on sale to the public Friday, with presales underway now.

America’s Gerry Beckley drops new single, ‘Get It Right’

June 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Gerry Beckley is out with new music.

The America co-founder has just released the new track “Get It Right,” the first single off his upcoming solo album, Merciful. The album features a combination of previously unfinished material, along with newly written songs.

“‘Get It Right’ was one of those songs from the vaults that still really held up,” says Beckley. “It felt good to revisit it and finally bring it to life.”

“Get It Right” is out now via digital outlets.

Merciful, dropping Aug. 18, also includes a cover of The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood,” featuring a guest appearance by two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash.

The album is the follow-up to Beckley’s 2024 self-titled solo album. That same year he announced his retirement from touring with America.

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