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Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton takes last ride on Disney World’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ahead of band’s removal

January 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton went to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, to say his goodbye to the band’s namesake roller coaster.

The rocker visited the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith with his new band Close Enemies, and posted photos and video from the experience on Instagram. Video shows Hamilton greeting fans while in line for the ride, while one of the photos is the souvenir photo taken of him and his band during the ride.

“What a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with my new band, @closeenemiesofficial, riding Aerosmith’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster one last time before it takes its final lap,” Hamilton wrote alongside his post. “It’s been an absolute honor to share this ride with our fans for so many years. Huge thanks to the amazing cast members for the warmth, hospitality, and respect for what this moment means.”

It was announced in November 2024 that Aerosmith was being replaced by The Muppets on the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. The decision to change the ride came after Disney decided to replace Muppet Vision 3D with Monsters Inc. land.

In December 2025 Aerosmith’s video intro for the ride, which featured Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, was removed in order for construction to start on the Muppets revamp. Soon after it was announced that the ride’s last day of operation would be March 1.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, then named Disney-MGM Studios, in July 1999. It started with the band in the studio before taking off to a concert and bringing the riders along with them. It featured iconic tunes from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, including “Walk This Way,” “Love in an Elevator” and “Sweet Emotion.”

Music notes: Shakira, Demi Lovato and more

January 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Shakira has set a new record: Her Women Don’t Cry Anymore World Tour is now the highest-grossing Hispanic tour of all time, according to a press release. The tour has so far earned more than $421 million across 82 stadium shows in the U.S. and Latin America. The previous record of $409.5 million was set by Luis Miguel in 2024. “After a 30 year career, that took so much effort and met so many challenges, to be living this amazing moment is unbelievable,” Shakira said in a statement.

Demi Lovato will close this year’s TikTok LIVE Fest Global Annual Event with a live performance of hits and songs from her album It’s Not That Deep. The event, hosted by Keke Palmer, will take place Feb. 12 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. In a statement, Demi said, “I’ve been having so much fun on TikTok this era, so I knew performing at LIVE Fest would be a special moment ahead of my tour this spring. I can’t wait to show all the fans of live music a taste of what we have in store!”

Jessie Murph took the stage at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, performing at the Valentino Haute Couture Show afterparty. Wearing Valentino by Alessandro Michele, Jessie performed her songs “Bad as the Rest” and “1965,” as well as a cover of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins‘ “I Put A Spell on You.” You can watch footage of her performances on social media.

Spice Girl Mel C has released another song from her upcoming solo album, Sweat. She says the track, “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?,” is a “tongue-in-cheek look on taking risks and trusting yourself to take that leap anyway.” Sweat arrives on May 1.

Warren Zeiders invites you along for his triumphant return to his Pennsylvania hometown

January 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Warren Zeiders‘ November return to his hometown of Hershey, Pennsylvania, to headline GIANT Center is the trip that keeps on giving.

The second part of his Return to the 717 documentary is out now, chronicling his first trip home in two years and capturing the sold-out show.

The first part follows the former athlete as he visits his high school, lacrosse field, childhood hangouts and his parents’ ice cream shop.

We now know the Live from the 717 album will also arrive on Friday, before Warren takes his first world tour to the U.S., Australia and Europe in the spring.

Mariah Carey’s future plans: more residencies, two movies

January 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Mariah Carey will be honored Friday as the MusiCares Person of the Year, recognized not only for her musical achievements but also her philanthropy. The diva, who released a long-awaited album in 2025, earned her first MTV VMA, completed a Las Vegas holiday residency and set a new record for the longest-running #1 hit, has even bigger plans ahead, Billboard reports.

According to Billboard, Mariah’s holiday residency grossed $8 million. She told the publication she is now “thinking about doing residencies in different countries in Europe.” She wouldn’t be the first to take that route — Adele staged a residency in Munich, Germany, a couple of years ago, and the Backstreet Boys are set to do one this fall in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Mariah also revealed she’s working on a documentary with Sony Pictures, as well as a biopic based on her 2020 bestselling autobiography, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. The film will be directed Lee Daniels, who previously worked with Mariah on Precious and The Butler.

Before turning to those projects, Mariah will take centerstage at the MusiCares event, which will feature performances by Teddy Swims, Charlie Puth, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Foo Fighters and more. She is also scheduled to sing at the opening ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 6

Yes releases remastered single edit of ‘Ritual’ from ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’

January 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Yes has released another track off their upcoming super-deluxe reissue of 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans.

The latest is the 2026 remastered single edit of the song “Ritual (Nous Sommes du Soleil),” which is described in a press release as the culmination of the album’s “spiritual journey.”

Tales from Topographic Oceans (Super Deluxe Edition), dropping Feb. 6, will be released as a package of 12 CDs, two LPs and a Blu-ray. It includes a newly remastered version of the album, along with several new mixes by producer Steven Wilson, including a Dolby Atmos mix. It will also include rarities, and previously unreleased studio and live recordings.

The live recordings are from Yes shows that took place in 1973 and 1974, and include performances of the album’s four tracks, along with Yes favorites like “And You And I” and “Close to the Edge.”

Tales from Topographic Oceans, Yes’ sixth studio album, was the first to feature drummer Alan White, who had replaced Bill Bruford. Frontman Jon Anderson came up with the idea for the album after reading a footnote in Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda. The album, which featured four songs, each at least 18 minutes long, went to #1 in the U.K. and was a top-10 hit in the U.S.

Driver faces hate crime charge after allegedly crashing into Chabad Jewish center in New York

January 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(BROOKLYN) — A New Jersey man is facing attempted assault as a hate crime and other charges after police said he repeatedly drove his car into the back of Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn.

Police were already assigned to a detail at the Chabad in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood when they heard a commotion in the building’s main entrance Wednesday evening, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. When officers responded, they saw a car strike the rear door, reverse and then strike the door again.

Video showed the suspect, 36-year-old Dan Sohail, get out of his Honda Accord after the crash and tell the crowd, “I dunno, it slipped! It slipped, you f—— a——!” Sohail appeared to spit at the crowd as NYPD officers led him toward their police cruiser.

No one was hurt but the building was evacuated as a precaution.

“The hate crime right now is that he basically attacked a Jewish institution,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. “He knew it was a synagogue.”

Kenny said Sohail visited the Chabad World Headquarters previously before he returned Wednesday night.

According to Jewish community leaders, Sohail told police he had been to synagogues in New York and New Jersey in recent months, asking how he could convert and looking for spiritual guidance. They said he seemed like he had studied Judaism as a way to deal with the problems he was having in life.

No explosives or other devices were found in the suspect’s car, police said.

The incident occurred during a Chabad holiday, when thousands of people from around the world were gathered at the headquarters, New York Attorney General Letitia James told reporters.

The Anti-Defamation League of New York and New Jersey said in a statement that it was “deeply disturbed.”

At a news conference, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called it a “horrifying incident” and said “antisemitism has no place in our society.”

Travis Scott names 10 songs that shaped him, including tracks by Ye and Kid Cudi

January 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Travis Scott has shared 10 songs that had a lasting impact on his life and career, including tracks by Ye and Kid Cudi.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Scott said Ye’s “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” “embodies every young, old, full-of-spirit person that you know who’s got something they want to go for.”

He selected Cudi’s “Soundtrack 2 My Life,” a song he said made him feel that he and Cudi “were like brothers.” Travis noted that seeing fans resonate so deeply with Cudi’s music encouraged him to tell his own story. “I was like, OK, people will hopefully understand what I got—the story I gotta tell,” he said.

Scott also included his own song “Impossible” from his 2015 debut album, Rodeo, explaining that it gives him a feeling similar to what people chase when taking ecstasy or DMT. “When I hear that s***, it’s like, that’s the release I get,” he said.

Travis even highlighted “Mo City Don” by fellow Houston native Z-Ro, calling it “the national anthem from where I’m from.” He described Z-Ro as “a Mo City legend.” “Never forget that,” he added.

Other songs that left an impression on Scott include Aphex Twin’s “Cow Cud Is a Twin,” Björk’s “Wanderlust,” Bon Iver’s “33 God,” Fun.’s “We Are Young,” James Blake’s “Retrograde” and Portishead’s “Western Eyes.”

Lainey Wilson’s feeding you breakfast Feb. 4

January 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Here’s one more reason to love Lainey Wilson: She’s pretty much buying you breakfast on Feb. 4.

As part of her gig as brand ambassador for the beloved Texas fast-food chain Whataburger, Lainey took to its socials Thursday to declare she’s created a made-up holiday to honor her favorite menu item. That Wednesday will be known as National Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Day.

Obviously, celebrate however you wish, but there’s one obvious way: stop by Whataburger, grab one and see if your tastebuds agree Lainey’s.

Drop by between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Feb. 4 and participating locations will give you a free one. No purchase required, one per person, and you can order yours in-store, at the drive-thru or online.

Chappell Roan, Carole King & more to present at the Grammy Awards

January 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

At the Grammy Awards on Sunday, it will be the Chappell, Charli and Carole show.

Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Carole King are among the presenters during the telecast, in addition to Wicked star Jeff Goldblum, SNL’s Marcello Hernández, comedian Nikki Glaser, country star Lainey Wilson, rapper Q-Tip, and actresses/singers Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor.

Harry Styles and “Anxiety” rapper Doechii were previously announced as presenters for the show, which airs on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday.

As previously reported, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren and Justin Bieber are among the performers on the show. In 2027, the Grammys will move to ABC.

My Morning Jacket releases ‘Peacelands’ benefit album in support of Minneapolis

January 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

My Morning Jacket has released a new album called Peacelands in support of Minneapolis following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in the Minnesota city.

The record, out now on Bandcamp, includes acoustic versions of MMJ and Jim James solo songs, as well as covers of Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson and Lou Reed, among others.

“We stand with the people of Minnesota and everywhere else affected by the horrors of ICE brutality and lack of human decency or transparency from this administration,” James says. “There is room for everyone to be safe and free and at home in this vast world and we need to find a new path together to safe and humane immigration policy and reform rooted in peace and love… safety and equality… and new systems of fairness, freedom, and transparent justice for all.”

Proceeds from Peacelands will be donated to the ACLU, Doctors Without Borders and the International Rescue Committee.

MMJ’s most recent album is 2025’s is.

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