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SZA talks Grammy win, addresses Cher’s announcement mishap

February 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

SZA added another Grammy to her collection Sunday night, winning best rap melodic performance for her feature on Kendrick Lamar‘s “luther.” Though she appeared surprised, she said she’s thrilled about the win.

“I literally did not expect to win. I just feel like the records that were nominated were so amazing,” SZA said, adding she “didn’t think [Kendrick] could win again” after his wins last year and at this year’s Grammys.

She expressed gratitude for Kendrick’s support. “I just felt so blessed that Kendrick continues to lift me up. … I just trust God and trust him and things be working out,” she said.

Reflecting on the song itself, SZA said it’s one of the few tracks she’s been involved in that soothes her, capturing the smoothness and gentleness of the late Luther Vandross. “Being allowed to tap into that, it’s such a blessing,” she said. “And the fact that it’s brought us blessings, just like it brought him blessings, it’s just amazing.”

In a separate interview with ET, SZA addressed the moment Cher mistakenly announced Luther Vandross as the winner of the best rap melodic performance category.

“We share the frequency of the [Luther Vandross] song [‘If This World Were Mine’ with Cheryl Lynn],” she told ET. “Like, that’s his frequency that allowed us to win and that allowed it to be memorable.”

“So, [Cher’s] not wrong and she’s from that era. She probably really knew Luther Vandross,” SZA continued. “Of course, her brain and her energy is connecting that energy to the energy that we’re sharing.”

“We’re mooching off what Luther already gave us,” she added. “I wish I could speak to him. Thank you, Luther.”

Ariana Grande reacts to Grammy win with Cynthia Erivo

February 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ariana Grande wasn’t at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, but she did win a trophy — her third career Grammy.

Ari and her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo won for best pop duo/group performance for their rendition of “Defying Gravity,” from the soundtrack of the first Wicked film. Ari posted the announcement of the win on her Instagram Story and wrote, “this is so special. @recordingacademy than you so so so much! Congratulations to the incredible @cynthiaerivo i love you & am so grateful to share this.”

She also thanked the song’s composer, Stephen Schwartz, as well as her record company and Wicked director Jon M. Chu.

Ariana previously won in that same category for “Rain On Me,” her duet with Lady Gaga, in 2021. Her other win came in 2019 for best pop vocal album for Sweetner.

SZA didn’t mind Cher’s ‘luther’ mix-up: ‘She’s not wrong’

February 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sunday night at the Grammys, Cher appeared to forget that she was supposed to present the record of the year trophy. When she eventually did, she mistakenly announced that the winner was the late R&B icon Luther Vandross, instead of the actual winner: the song “luther” by SZA and Kendrick Lamar. But SZA said she understood Cher’s flub.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, SZA referred to the fact that “luther” has that title because it’s based on a sample of “If This World Were Mine,” recorded by Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn in 1982.

“We share the frequency of the song. Like, that’s his frequency that allowed us to win and that allowed it to be memorable,” SZA said of Vandross. “So, [Cher’s] not wrong and she’s from that era. She probably really knew Luther Vandross. Of course, her brain and her energy is connecting that energy to the energy that we’re sharing.”

SZA continued, “We’re mooching off what Luther already gave us … I wish I could speak to him. Thank you, Luther.”

Vandross, who died in 2005, sold over 40 million records and won eight Grammy Awards.

Earth, Wind & Fire’s Ralph Johnson reflects on band’s success in upcoming book

February 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Earth, Wind & Fire‘s story will be told from the perspective of group member Ralph Johnson. He’s set to release a book titled Rhythm & Fire: A Life in Harmony with Earth, Wind & Fire about the band’s journey, including their rise to fame, music industry challenges and the goal to continue to grow to greater heights.

The book will also include a foreword from Questlove, as well as 30 exclusive cover photographs.

“Bringing Rhythm & Fire to the fans who have supported me for so long is really meaningful to me,” Ralph, who has been playing drums for the band since the early ’70s, tells People. “I can’t wait to share my journey growing up in L.A., and the pursuit of a dream that would one day place me at the Kennedy Center with Earth, Wind & Fire.”

Rhythm & Fire: A Life in Harmony with Earth, Wind & Fire will arrive on May 26.

Questlove’s EWF documentary will premiere on HBO in 2026.

Report: Meryl Streep to play Joni Mitchell in biopic

February 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Although there has been no official announcement, Clive Davis appeared to confirm rumors that Meryl Streep has been cast to play Joni Mitchell in the upcoming biopic on the singer, penned by Mitchell’s good friend, writer/director Cameron Crowe.

According to Rolling Stone, the music exec spilled the beans during his annual pre-Grammy party Saturday in Los Angeles. While introducing Mitchell to the audience, he mentioned that Streep would portray in Crowe’s film.

Crowe also seemed to confirm the news to the mag. When asked to comment on the casting news, Crowe told Rolling Stone to refer to Davis’ announcement. Streep’s rep declined to comment on Davis’ statement, while Mitchell’s rep did not respond to the mag’s request for a comment.

In March 2023, it was announced that Crowe was planning to write and direct a biopic on Mitchell, a project he had been working on with her for two years. In July of 2024, rumors surfaced that Streep would be playing the singer in her later years.

Crowe offered an update on the long-in-the-works Mitchell film in October 2025, telling Variety, “We’re gonna do it next year.” When asked about the casting at the time, he said there’s “nothing I can confirm,” adding, “I’m just grateful that people are talking about it and that I get to tell the story.”

‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother missing in Arizona, evidence of crime at home: Sheriff

February 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — There is evidence of a crime at the home of the missing 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, according to authorities in Arizona.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen in the Catalina Foothills area on Saturday night, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. She was reported missing on Sunday around noon, authorities said.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators processed her home on Sunday and “saw some things at the home that were concerning to us,” and that it is considered a crime scene.

“She did not leave on her own, we know that,” Nanos said.

Nancy Guthrie is described as having some physical ailments and limited mobility, but does not have cognitive issues, her family said, according to the sheriff.

She takes medication that if she doesn’t have in 24 hours, “it could be fatal,” Nanos said Monday.

“So we make a plea to anyone that knows anything about this, who has seen something, heard something, to contact us, call 911,” he said, urging residents to check any home security cameras.

The search and rescue effort for Nancy Guthrie, which was conducted late into Sunday night “to no avail,” has ended for the time being, Nanos said.

“Right now, we don’t see this as a search mission, as much as we do a crime scene,” he said.

There’s no indication at this time that the public is in danger, the sheriff said.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen Saturday night by family members, when her children brought her home around 9:45 p.m. local time, according to Nanos. The following morning, her family got a call from their mother’s church saying she wasn’t there, he said.

“The family went to the house. I’m thinking they spent some time looking for her themselves before they called us,” he said.

An NBCUniversal spokesperson confirmed early on Monday that Nancy Guthrie is missing and said the family is “working closely with local law enforcement.”

“On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support,” Savannah Guthrie said in a statement read by Craig Melvin on the “Today” show on Monday. “Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom.”

“We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900,” the statement continued.

ABC News’ Cecilie Larcher contributed to this report.

Ella Langley scatters ‘Dandelion’ seeds on headlining tour

February 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ella Langley‘s sophomore album, Dandelion, will be out April 10, and she’s planning a tour to match.

“You know we had to take this record on the road… So excited to announce The Dandelion Tour!” she wrote on Instagram. “Also, bringing some of my favorite people along, you won’t wanna miss this.”

Kameron Marlowe, Dylan Marlowe, Kaitlin Butts, Gabriella Rose and Laci Kaye Booth will open the 16-date run, which kicks off May 7 in Toledo, Ohio.

St. Louis, Oklahoma City and Austin are just some of the spots The Dandelion Tour will hit before it wraps Aug. 15 in Fort Worth.

You can register now for presales, which start Thursday, before tickets go on sale to the public Friday.

It will be a busy 2026 for Ella, who also has dates on Eric Church‘s Free the Machine Tour and Morgan Wallen‘s Still the Problem Tour.

Stadium season: Noah Kahan announces The Great Divide Tour

February 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After dropping a new single on Friday and a video on Sunday night, Noah Kahan has now released dates for a summer stadium tour.

Noah’s The Great Divide Tour, named after his upcoming album of the same name, kicks off June 11 in Orlando, Florida, and will visit stadiums across North America, including Boston’s Fenway Park, LA’s Rose Bowl Stadium, New York’s Citi Field, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Toronto’s Rogers Stadium. It’s currently set to wrap up Aug. 30 in Seattle.

Gigi Perez will open all dates. So far, Boston is the only city with two shows scheduled, reflecting its status as a sort-of hometown stop for the Vermont-born artist.

Fans can sign up for a presale at Ticketmaster, kicking off Feb. 10 at 12 p.m. local time. The general onsale begins Feb. 12 at 12 pm. local time via Noah’s website.

The Great Divide will arrive April 24. The music video for the title track premiered during the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Fans can visit Priceless.com/NoahKahan to learn more about VIP experiences available through his partnership with Mastercard.

Peter Gabriel releases ‘Put the Bucket Down’ from upcoming album ‘o/i’

February 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Peter Gabriel is out with a new song.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer released the track “Put the Bucket Down” on Sunday to coincide with the latest full moon. The tune is the second song he’s released from his upcoming album o/i, the follow up to 2023’s i/o.

According to a press release, the song “conjures dream-like imagery of mind reading, thought reading and thought writing – all of which are possible through the brain/computer interface.”

“As a side project, I am working on a show with the brain as the central core and there are a number of songs, some on i/o and some on oi that will be part of that,” says Gabriel. “This is one of those and it’s a point in the narrative where we can both read and write thoughts and the person singing is not sure whether he has his own thoughts or not. Is he inside his own mind or inside someone else’s?”

“Put the Bucket Down” is available now via digital outlets.

As he did with i/o, Gabriel plans to release a new song from the album with each full moon of the year. The entire album will be released by the end of 2026, along with Dark-Side and Bright-Side mixes handled by Tchad Blake and Mark “Spike” Stent, respectively.

The Tchad Blake Dark-Side Mix of the song is expected to be released later this month.

On This Day, Feb. 2, 2025: The Beatles win a Grammy for ‘Now and Then’

February 2, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, Feb. 2, 2025…

The Beatles won the Grammy for best rock performance for “Now and Then.” Neither Paul McCartney or Ringo Starr, the two surviving members of the band, were on hand to accept the award.

It was The Beatles’ first Grammy win since 1997, when the group won for The Beatles Anthology and the single “Free As A Bird.” “Now and Then” was also nominated for record of the year, but it lost to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

Released in November 2024, “Now and Then,” promoted as The Beatles’ “final song,” featured vocals John Lennon recorded on a demo in the late ’70s. His wife, Yoko Ono, gave the three-song demo to McCartney, Starr and George Harrison in 1994. They then used it to create “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love,” which appeared on The Beatles Anthology project in the mid ’90s.

For “Now and Then,” new technology developed by director Peter Jackson helped extract Lennon’s vocals from the demo’s final track. Paul and Ringo completed the song in 2022 using guitar parts Harrison recorded in 1995.

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