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Normani says she’s ‘more motivated and inspired than ever’ has she works on new music

February 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Normani‘s latest update might be the “Dopamine” her fans needed.

The singer, one of the cover stars of the 2026 edition of SI Swimwear, spoke to the publication about new music, which she confirmed is “in the works.”

“I am excited about it. You know, I pay attention to my fans. I might not be the best when it comes to social media, and I’ve made that vow to myself that I am going to be better at that—not only for myself, but also for the people who support me and my fans—but I pay close attention, and I see their responses,” she says. “I see what they want and what their desires are for me. I’m taking it back to my roots a little bit as well.”

This go-round, Normani says she’s “more motivated and inspired than ever.”

“I’ve been going through so many major life transitions that I’m really, really excited for, and I see so much beauty in [them], and I’m just enjoying the journey and the process,” Normani tells SI Swimwear. “And so, for me, the sky really is the limit.”

Though she has a list in mind for potential features, Normani says her dream collaboration would be with Beyoncé.

“She has been such an influential part of why I ended up falling in love with music, and not just music itself, but also entertainment. Just the grace that she carries, the poise that she carries, her ability to continue to be innovative for decades and decades. … She is her standard,” Normani says.

“And for her to be a Black woman, you know, that makes it even more special for me,” she notes. “Like, if she can do it, then a Black girl like me can also do it, and hopefully continue to pave the way for Black women for generations to come.”

Nick Jonas releases ‘Sunday Best,’ see him co-star with a puppet in ‘Gut Punch’ video

February 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Nick Jonas‘ new solo album, Sunday Best, is out now, and he’s also released a video for his single “Gut Punch.” His co-star in the video is a puppet, but not the kind that makes you smile.

“Gut Punch” is about how Nick’s self-doubt and self-criticism make him miserable. In the clip, puppet Jick Nonas represents Nick’s inner dialogue, going everywhere with him and saying disruptive things like, “Let’s go over a new list of things to be anxious about,” “We need to make sure you’re overthinking enough” and “Stop being so introverted.”

Finally, after a disastrous therapy session, Nick confronts the puppet and shouts at him, “You need to be nicer to me!”

“No,” the puppet replies. “YOU need to be nicer to you.” In an “a-ha” moment, Nick realizes he’s the one who’s been sabotaging himself. He smiles and starts dancing in the rain with the puppet.

Nick appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers Thursday to promote the album. He revealed that his daughter Malti Chopra Jonas‘ favorite Jonas Brothers song is “Love Me to Heaven,” and her favorite song on Sunday Best is the one he wrote about her: “Princesses.”

On Saturday night, Nick will play back-to-back album release shows at LA’s intimate Blue Note Jazz Club.

Gavin Adcock goes ‘Colorblind’ ahead of Super Bowl gig

February 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Gavin Adcock‘s first new music of 2026 is leaving him “Colorblind.”

“‘Colorblind’ is just the beginning of a whole lotta music I’ve been working on for y’all,” he says. “It’s about losing someone you shoulda cared more for, and not realizing how much color she brought to your life.”

The new song comes as Gavin heads for Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco, playing Friday night’s Madden Bowl.

Two songs from Gavin’s latest album, Own Worst Enemy, are on the Madden NFL 26 soundtrack. The record also boasts his debut country hit, “Never Call Again.”

It’s a busy year ahead for Gavin, who will play 16 dates on Morgan Wallen‘s Still the Problem Tour starting in April, in addition to his own shows.

Details announced for 2026 Cliff Burton Day

February 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The family of late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton has announced the details for the 2026 edition of Cliff Burton Day.

The celebration will take place on Burton’s birthday, Feb. 10, at the Chabot Theater in his hometown of Castro Valley, California. It will feature an appearance by Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin, as well as members of the road crew from Metallica’s Damage, Inc. tour in honor of its 40th anniversary.

Those who can’t attend in person can watch the event stream live on YouTube starting at 7 p.m. PT.

The Damage, Inc. tour supported Metallica’s 1986 album, Master of Puppets. Burton was killed in September 1986 in a bus accident during the European leg of the tour. He was 24.

James Taylor reveals five favorite songs from his catalog

February 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

James Taylor was a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Thursday night, where the host got him to reveal his five favorite songs from his catalog.

The list included Taylor classics like “Sweet Baby James,” the title track from his 1970 sophomore album, and “Carolina in My Mind,” from his 1968 self-titled debut. He also chose three songs because they were liked by other rock stars.

He said that Paul McCartney told him the song “Mean Old Man” was the reason he bought Taylor’s 2002 album, October Road, so Taylor put that in the top five. He also included “Millworker,” from the 1979 album Flag, which was a track that Bruce Springsteen liked and performed. Rounding out the list was “The Frozen Man,” from 1991’s New Moon Shine, because Bob Dylan told him he liked the track.

Colbert also asked Taylor why there hasn’t been a biopic on his life yet, to which he responded, “It’s because God is merciful.”

He noted that he did an Audible memoir, which only covered his life to age 21, joking, “Nobody could really check it because there’s no proving or disproving any of it and most of the people involved are dead or don’t care anymore.”

Taylor added, “Once I get past 1970, basically, I start running into trouble … those people are still walking around.”

Taylor also performed on the show. Joined by his son Henry Taylor, he performed “You Can Close Your Eyes” from his 1971 album, Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. They also offered up a bonus performance of “Line ‘Em Up” from the 1997 album Hourglass.

James Taylor is set to hit the road starting April 26 in Highland, California. A complete list of dates can be found at JamesTaylor.com.

Ice Nine Kills announce release date for ’Scream 7’ song ‘Twisting the Knife’

February 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ice Nine Kills‘ Scream 7 song has a release date.

The track, which is called “Twisting the Knife,” will premiere on Feb. 19. It will feature Scream 7 cast member Mckenna Grace.

“Twisting the Knife” is available to presave, and you can check out a teaser video on YouTube.

Scream 7, the aptly titled seventh installment in the long-running slasher series, hits theaters Feb. 27.

Ice Nine Kills released a Scream-themed song called “Your Number’s Up” in 2019. Frontman Spencer Charnas also appeared in the video for Demi Lovato‘s 2023 Scream VI song “Still Alive,” which was co-written by Linkin Park‘s Mike Shinoda.

Timothy Busfield indicted by grand jury in child sex abuse case

February 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) — A grand jury has indicted actor Timothy Busfield on child sex abuse contact charges after his arrest last month, according to officials.

Busfield is facing multiple counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, according to Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman.

“District Attorney Sam Bregman emphasized that protecting children remains a top priority for his office. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to doing everything possible to protect children and ensure justice for victims,” the district attorney’s office said in a statement Friday.

Busfield was arrested last month and ordered released by a judge.

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

Sabrina Carpenter explains idea behind Grammys performance, talks Super Bowl ad

February 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Even though she went home empty-handed, Sabrina Carpenter‘s performance of “Manchild” was a standout at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. In a recent interview, she revealed the inspiration behind it.

The production number featured Sabrina in a sexy version of an airline pilot’s outfit, dancing around a baggage claim area in an airport. But what does all that have to do with “Manchild”? As Sabrina explains to Rolling Stone, “Relationships come with lots of baggage, and the song tells the story of many relationships gone wrong. I also wanted to wear the captain hat.”

Sabrina’s chat with Rolling Stone was to promote her Super Bowl commercial for Pringles, in which she builds herself a boyfriend out of Pringles chips. “Listen,” she tells the magazine. “There’s plenty worse out there.”

At the end of the clip, Sabrina’s edible boyfriend, Pringleleo, gets knocked over and crushed, and she and some of her fans start eating him. So what kind of snack would she want her next boyfriend to be made of?

“Can I choose a liquid man? Yerba mate for sure,” she says. “Think of the energy he would have!”

Climb on ‘Cloud 9’ with Megan Moroney’s title track

February 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

“this one’s for the lover girls,” Megan Moroney wrote on her socials as she prepared to drop “Cloud 9,” the title song and opening track of her upcoming album.

Megan’s also introducing the unique Songwriter’s Edition of the record.

“i’m floatin’ on air!!!” she posted. “This is the final variant & my personal favorite because all the songs are in the order in which they were written. all new packaging, handwritten lyrics & a deeper look into my heart.”

You can check out the lyric video for “Cloud 9” now, ahead of the album’s Feb. 20 release.

This is the fourth preview of Megan’s third studio album, following “Wish I Didn’t,” the #1 “6 Months Later” and her current hit, “Beautiful Things.”

Luigi Mangione speaks out in court as his state trial is tentatively set for June

February 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Luigi Mangione spoke out in court on Friday as Judge Gregory Carro tentatively scheduled his state murder case to begin on June 8.

Last week, U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett announced that Mangione’s federal trial will begin with jury selection on Sept. 8 and opening statements on Oct. 13. But Carro said Friday that he believes the state case should go to trial first.

“It appears that the federal government has reneged on their agreement to let the state, who did most of the work in this case, to go first,” he remarked at the beginning of the hearing.

Carro ended the hearing with a stern directive to defense lawyers, who repeatedly pushed back on the June 8 trial date.

“You have done a great job, so be ready on June 8,” Carro told the defense. “That’s it.”

Seconds later, Mangione himself protested the judge’s decision as he was escorted out of court.

Mangione, shackled and wearing tan jail attire, looked toward the gallery and loudly said, “One plus one is two. Double jeopardy, by any common-sense definition.”

Defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo repeatedly argued during the hearing that the June date would leave them unprepared and would be unfair to Mangione.

“The defense will not be ready on June 8,” she said. “Mr. Mangione is being put in an untenable situation that is a tug of war between two different prosecution officers.”

Prosecutor Joel Seidemann responded by arguing that the defense is trying to
deprive [them] of a right to try the case” by creating a double jeopardy issue.

“It is absolutely unfair that Mr. Seidemann wants two bites of the apple,” Friedman Agnifilo said. “New York state has a double jeopardy law for a reason.”

“Counsel is seeking to jeopardize us out of the federal case,” Seidemann responded. “We have every reason to be the prosecuting authority.”

Seidemann argued that state prosecutors and investigators have done the bulk of the investigation and should be able to try a murder that took place on the streets of Manhattan. He claimed that the family of the victim, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, requested that the state case go first.

“That’s something certainly to be considered,” Seidemann said.

While Carro suggested that defense lawyers could resolve the conflict by asking the federal judge to delay the federal case, Friedman Agnifilo said she would not do so.

“It would be legal malpractice for us to do something that is not in our client’s best interest,” she said. “We have been working round the clock in both cases, fighting both cases.”

Carro said he could push the trial date to Sept. 8 if the Department of Justice decides to appeal a ruling in Mangione’s federal case.

Mangione, who is accused of gunning down Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in December 2024, has pleaded not guilty to the state and federal charges. The federal judge last week took the death penalty off the table in the federal case.

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