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Hurricanes, Golden Knights experience baby boom during Stanley Cup finals

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — The Las Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are in the midst of a baby boom as they battle for the Stanley Cup title, according to the NHL.

Several of the Golden Knights and Canes players are either expecting fathers or have recently welcomed babies with their partners.

They include the Golden Knights’ Noah Hanifin, Mark Stone, Nic Dowd, Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore.

Hanifin, the 29-year-old Golden Knights defenseman, told the NHL that he and his wife, Monique Hanifin, are “excited” about the imminent arrival of their second child.

“We have an 11-month-old now, so I’m a little nervous about having two under 1, that’s for sure,” he said. “But no, I’m excited. With the games going on right now obviously it’s close, but we’ll see what happens. It’s kind of out of our control.”

On the Hurricanes front, K’Andre Miller, Sean Walker and Jalen Chatfield all are dads to babies born during this postseason.

According to the NHL, Miller and his girlfriend, Addison, welcomed son Kashton back on May 2, on the same day the Canes took on the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round, which saw Miller take to the ice.

Just a few days later, teammate Walker and his wife, Taylor Walker, said hello to their baby daughter Quinn, ahead of Game 4 in that series on May 9.

Walker reflected on the close coincidence on the NHL’s “The Rink” podcast.

“We were both like, ‘What’s going on? This is crazy,'” Walker said. “We were just hoping it wasn’t going to line up on the same night. Again, what are the chances that it worked out perfectly? No one had to miss a game. Everyone was able to get where they had to be. Quite a whirlwind.”

The Golden Knights and Hurricanes face off again Tuesday in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup in Las Vegas.

The Vegas team looks to advance their 2-1 lead while the North Carolina team looks to tie up the best-of-seven game series.

Game 4 of the Stanley Cup airs June 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

ABC News has reached out to the Golden Knights and the Hurricanes for comment.

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‘Beach Read’ film adaptation starts production, gets release date

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Production has officially started on the Beach Read film adaptation.

Director Yulin Kuang made the announcement in an Instagram post Monday. The photo features stars Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger in costume and on the set of the film.

“a crumb of bts from the BEACH READ camera test for you, dear reader .. can’t wait to show what we’ve been cooking up,” Kuang captioned her post.

Kuang also announced the film’s release date, which will be May 7, 2027.

“filming has officially commenced,” she wrote. “see you only in theaters on May 7, 2027.”

Beach Read follows the character January Andrews, a romance novelist who struggles with writer’s block due to her grief after the death of her father and her discovery of the secrets he kept.

January spends the summer at her father’s Michigan beach house as she prepares to sell it. While there, she reconnects with Gus Everett, a fellow author and her formal college rival. The pair spark an unexpected romance after they agree to partake in a writing challenge to get them out of their respective writing ruts.

Joining Dynevor and Schwarzenegger as part of the film’s cast are Andie MacDowell, Kevin Bacon, Kristin Davis and Tig Notaro. Kuang, who co-wrote the Netflix film adaptation of author Emily Henry’s novel People We Meet on Vacation, directs Beach Read for 20th Century Studios from her own script.

This is the latest adaptation of one Henry’s works, following the release of People We Meet on Vacation in January. Three of her other novels — Book Lovers, Funny Story and Happy Place — are also currently being adapted for the screen.

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Watch Madonna dance in a bathroom with Benedict Cumberbatch in new ‘Confessions II’ film

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Madonna’s new short film, Confessions II, which she premiered at the Tribeca Festival Friday night in New York City, is now on YouTube for your viewing pleasure — and half the pleasure is spotting the celebrity cameos sprinkled into the 10-minute short.

The movie has a loose plotline that involves Madonna being stalked by ninja-looking female paparazzi wearing masks and revealing clothing, holding cameras on poles with bright lights. The action moves from a house, to a field, to a car, to a club, to a bathroom and, finally, to a hotel room, where one of the paparazzi is unmasked as Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon. She ends the film by saying, “Cut, b****.”

The whole thing is set to a handful of tracks from Confessions II: “I Feel So Free,” “Good for the Soul,” “One Step Away,” “Bring Your Love,” “Danceteria” and “Read My Lips.”

When Madonna first gets to the club, we see Julia Garner — who was supposed to play Madonna in a biopic that was later put on hold — dressed like the Queen of Pop in the “Open Your Heart” video. Sabrina Carpenter also appears to sing with Madonna on their hit duet, “Bring Your Love.”

The action moves to the bathroom of the club, which is where the celebrity cameos really get crazy: Among the people dancing, doing scandalous things or watching other people do scandalous things are Kate Moss, Gwendoline Christie, Marty Supreme star Odessa A’zion, Richard E. Grant and Madonna’s old pal Debi Mazar, who she name-checks in the song “Danceteria.”

The most unexpected cameo, though, is a suit-wearing Benedict Cumberbatch, who dances with Madonna in the center of the action before lipsyncing the line, “Everybody get up and dance!”

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

‘Change My Mind’: Ella Langley blocks Riley Green on the ‘Billboard’ chart

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Riley Green’s collecting his seventh career #1 as “Change My Mind” climbs to the top of the Mediabase country airplay chart.

The news comes as the Alabama native’s just locked in the final piece of his total TV domination, having just wrapped his hosting gig on ABC’s CMA Fest special, which airs June 24 on ABC.

This spring, he made his acting debut in Marshals on CBS, and he’ll be a coach on NBC’s The Voice in the fall.

Ironically, Ella Langley is blocking Riley on Billboard Country Airplay this week, with “Be Her” grabbing its second week at #1; “Change My Mind” takes #2. Of course, Riley and Ella have two number ones together: “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do.”

His fourth studio album, That’s Just Me, is slated for Sept. 18.

Bruce Springsteen cuts ribbon on the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruce Springsteen was on hand Saturday for the ribbon cutting at the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the campus of Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey.

“I took a short tour through the center the other day and when I came out, I was thrilled that I wasn’t dead,” Springsteen said in a speech, according to video posted to YouTube by the Asbury Park Press.

He thanked those who helped put together and support the building, and noted, “I’m particularly thrilled to be sharing this building with all this wonderful musical history and with so many of my artists, teachers, mentors, and heroes.”

“And I look at my work life as a very small link in a mighty chain,” he added. “And those who visit here will get a sense of that chain through the lives, work, and vision of all these historic, historic artists. I’m also glad and relieved that fans will now have another place to go instead of my house.”

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music is set to open to the public on Saturday. Tickets and more information can be found at SpringsteeenCenter.org.

The opening celebration included two concerts, dubbed Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us, at Monmouth University on June 4 and 5. The concerts featured performances by Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Public Enemy, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne and others.

According to setlist.fm, at Friday’s show Springsteen performed Elvis’ “Jailhouse Rock”; Bob Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released” with Crow; and Eddie Floyd’s “Raise Your Hand” with Stevie Van Zandt. He ended the set with his own track, “Land of Hope and Dreams.”

‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’ to have real dog portray titular pup, sets 2027 premiere

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

We now have our first look at the dog who’s going to solve that mystery.

Netflix has revealed that for the first time in the history of the franchise, the character of Scooby-Doo is being portrayed by a real dog in its upcoming live-action series Scooby-Doo: Origins. Production on the series is currently in process in Atlanta, Georgia, with its premiere set for 2027.

“SCOOBY IS FINALLY REAL!!! Meet our goodest boy in Scooby-Doo: Origins, coming to Netflix in 2027,” the streaming service posted to Instagram on Monday.

Scooby-Doo: Origins‘ previously announced main cast includes Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake, Tanner Hagen as Shaggy Rogers, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley and Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones. Additionally, Paul Walter Hauser has been cast as a series regular, although the specific role he will play has not been unveiled.

Scooby-Doo: Origins “will uncover how this mystery-solving crew, and their beloved dog, first teamed up to crack the haunting case that started it all,” according to the streamer.

Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg will serve as the show’s writers, executive producers and showrunners. According to Netflix, the show will be a modern reimagining of the Scooby-Doo gang’s origin story.

“During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder,” according to the show’s official synopsis. “Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma, and the strange, but ever so handsome new kid, Freddy, they set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.”

Sombr, John Rzeznik, Gavin DeGraw and more to present or perform at Songwriters Hall of Fame gala

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday in New York City, and one of her favorite current artists has just been announced as one of the evening’s performers and presenters: Sombr.

In addition to the “back to friends” singer, other performers and/or presenters at the event include John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls, Gavin DeGraw, Brandi Carlile, Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, CHIC’s Nile Rodgers, rock legend Steve Miller, actor Jeremy Renner, Descendants star Kylie Cantrall, singer Tamar Braxton and “Tell It to My Heart” singer Taylor Dayne.

This year’s inductees include Alanis Morissette; Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS; Kenny Loggins; Walter Afanasieff, who co-wrote multiple Mariah Carey hits; Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, who co-wrote “Baby,” “Umbrella” and “Single Ladies”; and Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, who co-wrote some of Tina Turner’s biggest hits.

Plus, RAYE will receive the Hal David Starlight Award, an honor given to young songwriters who are making “a significant impact” with their original songs. Rock legend John Fogerty will receive the Hall of Fame’s highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award.

It is not known who will be presenting or performing in honor of which inductees.

Little Big Town’s touring For the Art of It

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Little Big Town’s taking their Art on the road this fall.

“It’s a dying art,” the foursome wrote on their socials. “So we’re keeping it alive the only way we know how — live, in a room with you. For The Art Of It Tour, this fall.”

The trek derives its name from their album It’s a Dying Art, which arrives Aug. 28.

The 26-show run starts Sept. 24 in St. Petersburg, Florida, playing Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston and Chicago, before wrapping Nov. 22 in Toronto.

Advance sales start Tuesday, before tickets become available to the public Friday.

Paul McCartney lands 22nd top-10 album with ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Paul McCartney has another top-10 hit on his hands.

The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s latest solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, debuts at #5 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart this week.

McCartney moved 63,000 equivalent album units to land at #5. Of that number, 59,500 were from complete album sales, which also puts The Boys of Dungeon Lane at #1 on the Top Album Sales chart this week.

The album, which also debuted at #1 on the U.K. Official Chart, is now McCartney’s 22nd Billboard 200 top-10, with that list including the eight number ones he had with Wings. McCartney’s last top-10 album was 2021’s McCartney III, which peaked at #2.

And McCartney is not done promoting The Boys of Dungeon Lane. He’s scheduled to sit down for a special conversation about the album on Wednesday at Roundhouse in London.

Ebola cases ‘increased rapidly’ since late May, WHO says

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(GENEVA) — The number of Ebola infections and deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has “increased rapidly” since late May, the World Health Organization said Monday.

Since the last update from the WHO on May 29, an additional 390 confirmed cases including 74 confirmed deaths were reported. The increase in cases — more than tripling the prior confirmed count — is in part due to better testing and diagnosis abilities, the WHO said.

Cases continue to be reported in various parts of the DRC across 25 health zones, with some infections hundreds of miles away from the epicenter of the outbreak in the Ituri province.

The outbreak remains concentrated there.

As of June 6, there are a total of 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths in the DRC. So far, 12 patients have recommended recovered there.

Over 5,000 people have been identified as contacts due to exposure from someone who was infected. Contact tracing efforts continue to be underway.

At least 16 of the infections reported so far were identified in health care workers.

Uganda has 19 confirmed cases as of June 6, an increase of 10 since the last update on May 29.

While the WHO assesses the risk of transmission in the Congo as “very high” and “high” in bordering countries, the risk to the rest of Africa and the world is “low.”

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