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FBI Director Kash Patel joins Team USA hockey in locker room celebration after gold medal win

February 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(MILAN) — FBI Director Kash Patel joined in on Team USA hockey’s locker room celebrations in Italy shortly after the team won the gold medal.

The team beat Canada 2-1 at the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina on Sunday, marking the first such victory for the U.S. since the so-called “Miracle on Ice” game in Lake Placid, New York, in 1980.

Patel, a hockey fan, was said to have had meetings in Italy prior to attending the game. Ben Williamson, an FBI spokesperson, said on social media that Patel’s trip had been previously scheduled. He added that “any other personal expenses would be reimbursed.”

Patel on Sunday evening posted on social media a statement, which he said was for “the very concerned media.”

“[Y]es, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys — Greatest country on earth and greatest sport on earth,” he said in the post.

A video obtained by ABC News showed Patel wearing a USA shirt in the locker room, where he’s seen singing along with members of the team. After he takes a swig, shakes his bottle and pounds the table, a member of the team places a gold medal around his neck.

“Unity, Sacrifice, Attitude – what it takes to be the best in the world. These men live and breathe it,” Patel wrote on social media, where he posted photos of himself celebrating with the team in the locker room.

Patel added, ” Now Team USA are gold medal champions, legends standing on the shoulders of giants. Thank you for representing the greatest country on earth, in the greatest game ever created.”

He included several emojis — a fist bump, American flag and a hockey stick — then said, “congrats boys.”

Steven Cheung, the White House’s communications director, appeared on Monday to publicly defend Patel and the video, telling MS Now reporter Carol Leonnig on X, “don’t be mad because America won.”

Cheung was responding to Leonnig, who posted a video of Patel on social media and said the FBI had said it was “strictly a business trip.” Cheung said Patel was also meeting with security teams in Italy.

-ABC News’ Fritz Farrow contributed to this report.

Harry Styles to host and perform on ‘Saturday Night Live’

February 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Saturday Night Live is letting Harry Styles in.

The “Aperture” singer will be the host and musical guest on the show March 14. His new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally., arrives March 6.

This will mark the second time that Harry has pulled double duty on SNL: He previously did it in 2019, singing “Watermelon Sugar” and “Lights Up.” Prior to that, he’d been a musical guest three times with One Direction and once solo.

SNL will return Feb. 28 with Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie as host and Mumford & Sons as the musical guest. On March 7, Ryan Gosling will host, with Gorillaz as the musical guest.

Judge permanently blocks release of final report on Trump classified documents probe

February 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — The federal judge who tossed then-special counsel Jack Smith’s classified documents case against President Donald Trump has permanently barred the release of Smith’s final report on his probe.

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case in 2024 after deciding that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unlawful, then blocked the release of the Smith’s report on his investigation.

She ruled Monday that the report should be sealed for good, after Trump and his co-defendants in the case sought a court order barring the report’s release.

The public release of the report “would contravene the conclusions in the Court’s final Dismissal Order that Special Counsel Smith acted without lawful appointment or funding authority in this proceeding and that his actions taken in connection herewith are therefore invalid,” Cannon’s order said.

Cannon, a Trump appointee, also scolded Smith for preparing the report in the first place even though she had ruled his appointment was unlawful, calling it a “concerning breach of the spirit of the Dismissal Order.”

“Nevertheless, rather than seek a stay of the Order, or clarification, Special Counsel Smith and his team chose to circumvent it, for months, by taking the discovery generated in this case and compiling it in a final report for transmission to then-Attorney General Garland, to Congress, and then beyond,” Cannon wrote in her order.

“The Court need not countenance this brazen stratagem or effectively perpetuate the Special Counsel’s breach of this Court’s own order,” she wrote.

Trump pleaded not guilty in June 2023 to 40 criminal counts related to his handling of classified materials after leaving the White House in 2021, after prosecutors said he repeatedly refused to return hundreds of documents containing classified information and took steps to thwart the government’s efforts to get the documents back. Trump asserted that he had every right to possess the documents.

Smith, testifying publicly before the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee last month, said his investigation “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity” — and that partisan politics did not play a role in his decision to charge Trump.

On This Day, Feb. 23, 2000: Santana’s ‘Supernatural’ sweeps at the Grammy Awards

February 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, Feb. 23, 2000 …

Santana’s album Supernatural won nine trophies at the 42nd annual Grammy Awards, breaking the record held by Michael Jackson’s Thriller for most Grammys won by a single album in one night.

Supernatural was named album of the year, making Carlos Santana the first Hispanic artist to win that award.

The album’s hit track “Smooth” featuring Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas took home song of the year and record of the year as well as best pop collaboration with vocals. Santana and Thomas teamed for a performance of the song during the telecast.

Another track from the album, “Maria Maria” featuring Product G&B, won best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals.

Released in June 1999, Supernatural had Santana collaborating with a variety of artists, including Thomas, Lauryn Hill and Eric Clapton, among others. It reached #1 in 11 countries and spent 12 weeks on top the Billboard 200 Albums chart.

‘Wednesday’ season 3 starts production, Winona Ryder joins cast

February 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Winona Ryder is entering the world of Wednesday.

The actress will join Netflix’s most popular English series in season 3, the streamer announced on Monday. This reunites her with her frequent collaborator Tim Burton, as well as star Jenna Ortega, whom she previously acted alongside in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Ryder will play a character named Tabitha, according to a video shared by Netflix.

In addition to the casting news, Netflix announced that production on season 3 of Wednesday has begun near Dublin, Ireland.

Also joining the cast of season 3 are Chris Sarandon, Noah Taylor, Oscar Morgan and Kennedy Moyer. They’ll play the roles of Balthazar, Cyrus, Atticus and Daisy, respectively.

They all join the previously announced new cast member Eva Green, who is set to play Morticia Addams’ sister, Ophelia.

Returning for season 3 along with Ortega are Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Joy Sunday, Moosa Mostafa, Isaac Ordonez, Fred Armisen, Georgie Farmer, Billie Piper, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, Victor Dorobantu, Evie Templeton and Joanna Lumley.

Alfred Gough and Miles Millar serve as Wednesday‘s co-creators, showrunners, executive producers and writers. Burton executive produces and directs.

“It’s our dark delight to fling open Nevermore Academy’s gates once more as we begin production on season three,” Gough and Millar said in a statement. “To the fans, we appreciate your patience and ravenous online commentary – your twisted theories have inspired nightmares. This season we welcome new students, new teachers, and excavate some long-rotting Addams Family secrets.”

Burton said he is so excited to be back for another season.

“[I]t’s great to be reunited with all of the original cast,” Burton said. “The addition of some dear friends and past collaborators of mine — Winona, Eva, Chris, Noah … makes this season extra special. I feel very lucky.”

Jelly Roll announces The Little A** Shed Tour

February 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After announcing the second installment of The BIG A** Stadium Tour with Post Malone, Jelly Roll will scale things down for some shows in between.

Jelly’s Little A** Shed Tour will start May 28 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is scheduled to run through a July 22 show in Walla Walla, Washington. It’ll feature the “Save Me” singer performing in much smaller venues; Kashus Culpepper will open the shows.

A Citi presale starts Feb. 24, and an artist presale launches Feb. 25 at 10 a.m.; you can sign up for the latter now. The general onsale date is Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. local time via LiveNation.com. VIP packages, including a guided backstage tour, will also be available via vipnation.com.

Meanwhile, Jelly Roll is featured on the soundtrack of the new animated film GOAT, in which he voices a character named Grizz. The film hit #1 at the box office over the weekend.

Mike Patton band Tomahawk announces first live shows since 2013

February 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tomahawk is hitting the road again once more.

The Mike Patton-led band has announced the A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money tour, marking their first live outing in 13 years. The trek, which will also feature Melvins on the bill, runs from July 18 in Nashville to Aug. 15 in Los Angeles.

Presales begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general pubic on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit the site of Tomahawk’s record label, Ipecac.com.

Patton formed Tomahawk alongside guitarist Duane Denison of The Jesus Lizard in 1999 following Faith No More’s breakup in 1998. The current Tomahawk lineup also includes former Helmet drummer John Stanier and Patton’s Mr. Bungle bandmate Trevor Dunn.

Faith No More, meanwhile, hasn’t performed live since 2016. They were set to return to the road in 2021, but those dates were canceled due to Patton’s mental health.

Patton has since returned to the road with Mr. Bungle and is set to launch a tour in April with his AVTT/PTTN project as well as folk band The Avett Brothers.

Michael Bublé congratulates Team USA on hockey win, ‘even though it hurts me to say’

February 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

There’s Heated Rivalry, and then there’s a real-life hockey rivalry between Team USA and Team Canada, according to fanatical hockey fan and proud Canadian Michael Bublé.

Michael posted a video on Instagram of him wearing a Team Canada hockey jersey. He revealed that he and his children got up at 5 a.m. to watch the men’s hockey live from Italy, only to see his home team lose the Olympic gold to the U.S. It was the first time the U.S. team had won a gold in hockey since 1980.

While noting that he wanted to congratulate Team Canada for a great game, he was “disappointed” in the loss. He then added, “We’d also like to congratulate Team U.S.A and our brothers and sisters across the border. We love each other. We’re family, you know?”

Michael then had his kids, who were off camera, all yell “Congratulations U.S.A.” with him. “Even though it hurts me to say,” he said.

He acknowledged that the outcome “was really good for the game,” adding, “as a guy who loves the game, I was proud of the whole thing.

“O.K., now we got a rivalry, a great rivalry and next time it’s ours!” he concluded. “Ouch. That hurt.”

Watch Foo Fighters debut ‘Your Favorite Toy’ live on ’The Graham Norton Show’

February 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Foo Fighters guested on the British talk show The Graham Norton Show over the weekend and performed the live debut of their new song “Your Favorite Toy.”

You can watch the performance streaming now on YouTube.

Frontman Dave Grohl also sat down for an interview with host Graham Norton. As Charli xcx was among the episode’s guests, Norton played a clip of Grohl doing the pop star’s viral “Apple” dance alongside his daughter, Harper Grohl.

In reviewing Grohl’s moves, Charli commented, “You’re taking, like, an abstract approach, and that’s cool.”

“Your Favorite Toy” is the title track off the upcoming 12th Foo Fighters album, due out April 24. The record is the follow-up to 2023’s But Here We Are and is the band’s first with new drummer Ilan Rubin.

Foo Fighters will play a few U.S. festivals in May before launching a full North American stadium tour in August.

Demi Lovato to perform at the GLAAD Media Awards in March

February 23, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Demi Lovato, who was honored with the GLAAD Media Vanguard Award in 2016, will perform at the 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards, the organization announced on Monday.

The March 5 ceremony in LA, hosted by Jonathan Bennett, will also feature Karolina Wydra and Rhea Seehorn of Pluribus, Cara Delevingne, Camila Mendes, Kristen Wiig, Laverne Cox, Colton Underwood, Scott Hoying of Pentatonix, Tig Notaro, cast members of Heated Rivalry and more.

As previously reported, Lady Gaga, Conan Gray, Reneé Rapp, Elton John, Brandi Carlile and KATSEYE are all nominated in the music categories at this year’s GLAAD Media Awards.

The awards, which honor LGBTQ visibility in media, will stream on Hulu on March 21.

Meanwhile, Demi’s It’s Not That Deep Tour launches April 13 in Orlando, Florida.

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