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Music Notes: Kodak Black, Rihanna and more

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It seems a new Kodak Black album is on the way. He shared a photo of the album artwork on Instagram. The cover features him sitting on a tree branch with eyes resembling those of a vampire or demon while holding a bitten apple. “IM FINNA TEAR THIS S*** UP RIGHT KWIK JUST FWM,” he captioned it. He later followed up with a behind-the-scenes video from the photoshoot. The album is called Kodak the Blessing.

Rihanna graces the cover of EE72 magazine’s summer 2026 issue. She shared some of her looks on Instagram — visions that came to life thanks to the magazine’s editor Edward Enninful. “Rihanna and I share a deep, instinctive creative shorthand, honed for over fifteen years. Every single time we collaborate, it is about challenging what a ‘fashion editorial’ can and should actually achieve, and meeting creativity where it is today,” Ed said in a statement. “Rihanna doesn’t follow trends; she defines the culture we live in.”

Tamar Braxton and Dallas Austin — who produced songs including TLC’s “Creep” and “Unpretty,” and Brandy & Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” — will be among the performers/presenters at the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame event. It takes place Thursday in New York City.

In new video message, Billy Joel urges, ‘Knicks in 4!’

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Billy Joel is in a New York sports fan state of mind.

The New York Knicks come home to Madison Square Garden Monday night to continue their quest for their first championship since 1973. And since Billy spent 10 years as one of the Garden’s most high-profile residents, he’s posted a video message on Instagram cheering them on.

“Hi, the New York Knicks,” he says. “I’ve seen a lot of magic happen in this building for many years. But now it’s your turn to bring the championship back to the greatest city in the world: New York. Go for it!”

As he and the people surrounding him begin to clap and cheer, we see the words “Knicks in 4!”

On Saturday night, Billy was back home in Long Island, New York, helping to induct his longtime booking agent, Dennis Arfa, into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Billy was a surprise guest, and in his speech, he said Arfa was the one who came up with the idea to have him play Carnegie Hall and Yankee Stadium, the idea of him doing the final shows at Shea Stadium prior to its demolition, the idea of him doing co-headline tours with Elton John and the concept of his Madison Square Garden residency.

The induction was part of the Hall of Fame’s Billy Joel Symposium, which featured two days of speakers.

Federal judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Federal judge blocks Trump’s 0,000 H-1B visa fee

Federal judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee — U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 03, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump signed executive orders related to strengthening customs enforcement and reforms to federal work laws. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Monday struck down the $100,000 fee the Trump administration imposed on new H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers.

In a 42-page decision, U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin vacated the policy nationwide, concluding that the federal government overstepped its authority by imposing the fee without approval from Congress.

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

Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — The Senate on Monday formally received President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, teeing off what could be a potentially contentious confirmation battle.

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

Coast Guard ends search for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(BAHAMAS) — The Coast Guard released new photos on Monday as it announced that it has concluded its search in the Bahamas for Lynette Hooker, an American woman who went overboard and vanished two months ago.

The Coast Guard said it used divers, underwater vehicles, drones and a cadaver dog to “thoroughly examine newly identified areas of interest” last week.

The agency said it also took custody of the Hookers’ dinghy so it can be further examined in the U.S.

Last week’s search came after forensic evidence found on electronic devices belonging to Lynette Hooker’s husband, Brian Hooker, led investigators to new areas of interest, U.S. officials said. One U.S. official told ABC News that what Brian Hooker told investigators does not match the GPS data recovered from his devices.

Lynette Hooker went missing on the evening of April 4. Brian Hooker told authorities that after the couple departed Hope Town on their dinghy to head to their yacht, bad weather caused her to go overboard.

Brian Hooker was arrested on April 8 and questioned by police, and he was released days later without charges.

The Coast Guard said its investigation continues and asks anyone with information to contact the Coast Guard Investigative Service Tips app.

2 shot at Kaiser medical offices in California: Police

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(SAN JOSE, Calif.) — Two people suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting at the Kaiser medical offices in San Jose, California, authorities said.

The San Jose Police Department described the victims as a man and a woman and said both have been taken to the hospital.

Police said the shooting is believed to be an isolated incident and said there’s no threat to the public.

Tyler, The Creator announces Camp Flog Gnaw’s return

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival is making its return.

He announced the news Monday in a social media post. Alongside a flyer featuring details like the location — Dodger Stadium — and the festival’s website, he revealed that the 2026 edition will take place Nov. 14-15.

An advance sale, which has sold out in previous years, is scheduled for Thursday at 11 a.m. PT. Payment plan options will also be available this year. Fans can register for presale access at campfloggnaw.com ahead of the sale. The lineup for the show has not been announced.

Last year, Tyler headlined the festival alongside performers including A$AP Rocky, GloRilla, 2 Chainz, Childish Gambino, Doechii and Kali Uchis.

Nashville notes: Corey Kent’s ‘Empty Words’ + Kacey Musgraves’ Texas show

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Kacey Musgraves’ Middle of Nowhere album release show at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, is now available to stream via YouTube.

Jackson Dean’s new music video for his latest hit, “Make a Liar,” is out now.

Corey Kent’s follow-up to his hit “Rocky Mountain Low” with Koe Wetzel is his new radio single, “Empty Words.”

Bon Jovi giving fans a chance to be part of their Forever tour

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bon Jovi is giving fans a chance to be a part of their upcoming Forever tour.

Frontman Jon Bon Jovi took to Instagram asking fans to submit videos of them singing the band’s iconic hit “Livin’ On A Prayer,” with a chance for their clips to be featured as part of the tour visuals.

“We are in preproduction getting ready for the tour, and you know what, we’ve decided that we need you,” he says in the clip. “What we need you to do is record yourself singing ‘Livin’ On A Prayer.’” He notes, “We want you on the big screen. This is your chance to be a star.”

“We’re happy to be back, looking forward to seeing you,” Jon adds.

Those interested need to submit their videos at BonJovi.com/livin-on-a-prayer by Friday.

“This song has always belonged to the fans and this is a celebration of the voices that have sung it across the world,” the website reads. “Sing the full song or just jump in on the chorus. We want to see your version.”

The site adds, “This is about expression and individuality. Unique ideas, environments, and perspectives encouraged.”

Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour, the band’s first trek since Jon Bon Jovi underwent vocal cord surgery in 2022, begins July 7 at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

‘Somebody pinch me!!!’ Olivia Rodrigo raves over duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After debuting “what’s wrong with me,” her new duet with Robert Smith of The Cure at the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, Olivia Rodrigo sent a note to fans saying that she still can’t get over the fact that she got to record with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.

“I actually cannot believe I got to do [my first feature on an album] with Robert Smith! Somebody pinch me!!!” Olivia wrote. “Robert has been soundtracking my life for as long as I can remember. He has written some of my favorite songs of all time. His music moves me & inspires me to a degree that is hard to put into words.”

“I’ve also been lucky enough to spend time with him over the last year & experience first hand his generosity & graciousness,” she continued. “I am in disbelieve that this song exists and I cannot wait for it to come out officially!”

“what’s wrong with me” is part of Olivia’s new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, which comes out on June 12. As previously reported, the album’s first two singles are The Cure coded: “drop dead” mentions The Cure song “Just Like Heaven,” while the second one is literally called “the cure.”

Olivia and Robert Smith first performed “Just Like Heaven” together — as well as another Cure hit, “Friday I’m In Love” — last year at the Glastonbury Festival. At the time, Olivia came onstage for her encore wearing a T-shirt that said, “You know all the words to ‘Just Like Heaven.'” It was an Easter egg for a “drop dead” lyric, months before anyone knew the album existed. Robert had written on the tee with Sharpie, “But do you?”

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