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Fifty-eight million Americans across 20 states on alert for severe weather

February 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — At least 58 million Americans across 20 states are on alert for severe weather as a major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, high winds and a threat for tornadoes from Colorado to Alabama through Thursday.

A tornado watch was issued Thursday morning for parts of Kentucky, Alabama and Tennessee, including Memphis, Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Paducah, Kentucky.

Winter storm warnings stretch from New Mexico to Illinois for a swath of heavy snow. High wind warnings remain in effect across the Southwest and wind advisories are in effect across the Great Lakes.

The storm will continue to move east on Thursday, with more severe weather expected from the Gulf Coast all the way to Ohio.

There could be damaging winds and tornadoes from Texas to Alabama and up to Ohio. The highest tornado threats on Thursday will be in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.

Whiteout conditions are likely across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, Kansas and southern Nebraska. Snowfall rates could reach 1 to 2 inches per hour accompanied with high winds.

Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, hail larger than golf balls hit Arkansas and Tennessee.

Damaging winds near 70 mph were reported in Oklahoma.

A swath of heavy snow is expected from Colorado to Michigan through Thursday. Some areas, especially across Kansas and Nebraska, could see 6 to 12 inches of snow.

Chicago could see up to 5 inches of snow; this could be their biggest snowstorm of the season if the system shifts any further south.

In Denver, almost 40% of Wednesday’s flights were delayed or canceled due to the heavy snow.

Tornadoes were possible Wednesday into Thursday morning from Arkansas to Tennessee and northern Mississippi. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there was a possible tornado in Gibson County, Tennessee, early Thursday.

On Thursday afternoon, severe storms forecast to blossom in Mississippi and Alabama where a few strong tornadoes are possible.

Ahead of the storms, there were record warm temperatures in the Midwest and the East Coast. Numerous record warm temperatures were expected to be broken Wednesday and Thursday before more seasonable weather returns on Friday.

Some 200 records could be tied and broken through Friday.

Geezer Butler’s memoir, ‘Into The Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath—And Beyond,’ coming June 6

February 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Geezer Butler is ready to tell his life story. The Black Sabbath bassist will release his memoir, Into The Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath—And Beyond, on June 6.

The book is described as “a rollicking, effusive, and candid memoir by the heavy metal musician and founding member of Black Sabbath,” sharing that it details “how one of rock’s most influential bands formed and prevailed.“

The book has Butler sharing stories of the beginnings of Black Sabbath in Birmingham, England, through their stardom, along with stories of his childhood growing up in a family of seven. According to the publisher, it “reveals the softer side of the heavy metal legend and the formation of one of rock’s most exciting bands, while holding nothing back.”

The publisher adds, “Like Geezer’s bass lines, it is both original, dramatic, and forever surprising.”

Butler first announced he was working on his memoir back in April 2021 during an interview with Cleveland.com, sharing he was doing it “for my grandkids to read.” Last April he announced on Twitter that he had turned in his first draft and mentioned Into the Void as a possible title, along with other options.

Shoot-outs, swordplay & the return of dog fu: Lionsgate drops hard-hitting final trailer to ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’

February 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

You can say he’s back.

Keanu Reeves is fighting for his freedom — and pretty much everybody else, too — in the final trailer to John Wick: Chapter 4.

As previously reported, the new film will have Wick given a chance to get the mysterious High Table’s target off his back — by facing It star Bill Skarsgård‘s Marquis de Gramont in single combat.

Along the way, however, there’s lots of multiple combat, of course. Wick is shown dispatching all manner of black-clad baddies, from the desert on horseback to the streets of Paris, with a gunfight amid the notorious traffic that spins around France’s Arc de Triomphe.

It’s there we see the return of what the filmmakers dubbed dog fu: As in Chapter 3: Parabellum, a four-legged friend has Wick’s back.

“The only way John Wick will have peace, and freedom, is in death,” Saïd Taghmaoui‘s returning High Table leader known as The Elder tells Wick.

“Yeah, not really,” Wick replies before offing him, too.

The movie also stars Bullet Train‘s Hiroyuki Sanada, English singer/songwriter Rina Sawayama — who is seen getting a gnarly kill of a goon crawling up a staircase, with her on his back — and martial arts legend and Rogue One star Donnie Yen, shown wiping out enemies with a flurry of his katana.

John Wick: Chapter Four blasts into theaters March 24.

“There’s definitely never a dull moment”: Orlando Bloom opens up about romance with Katy Perry

February 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Orlando Bloom has opened up about his long-lasting romance with Katy Perry, sharing that while their relationship isn’t perfect, it’s a fun ride.

Speaking to Flaunt Magazine, the British heartthrob saluted his fiancé, whom he called his “baby mama and life partner.” The two share Daisy Dove, their 2-year-old daughter.

Orlando opened up about how he and Katy make their relationship work, even though they’re “in two very different pools.” He credited their creativity for helping them understand each other and encouraging them to evolve together.

“Her pool is not a pool that I necessarily understand, and I think my pool is not a pool that she necessarily understands,” he began. “Sometimes things are really, really, really, challenging. I won’t lie.”

He continued, “We definitely battle with our emotions and creativity, [but] I think we’re both aware of how blessed we are to have uniquely connected in the way that we did at the time that we did, and there’s definitely never a dull moment.”

Orlando also revealed his new show with Peacock, which is under a working title, is causing Katy to feel stressed. Apparently, the show is all about him pushing himself to the edge via extreme stunts, such as free diving over 100 feet or flying via a wingsuit.

The 46-year-old actor spoke of how procedures and protocols have kept him safe; he seemingly wasn’t afraid of suffering a catastrophic accident while filming.

So, if he doesn’t fear getting hurt, what is Orlando afraid of?

“I think not making good on a promise I’ve made to myself, that really scares me,” he said. “To fulfill whatever that mission is for myself and to maintain a sense of dignity, and not to let the wheels fall off.”

Mary J. Blige introducing fans to “Mary the friend” in upcoming TV special

February 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

After decades of giving fans “Mary the entertainer,” Mary J. Blige is introducing fans to “Mary the friend.” In her upcoming TV special The Wine Down With Mary J. Blige, she’ll sit with famous friends, including 50 Cent, Taraji P. Henson and City Girls‘ Yung Miami, for some honest and intimate conversations.

“This is what I always wanted to do with a show that’s about me hanging out with people that I love, respect and admire,” she says in a 30-second teaser of the show.

The Wine Down With Mary J. Blige is a two-episode special. It’s set to air March 1 and March 8 at 10 p.m. on BET and BET Her.

On This Day – February 16, 1974: Bob Dylan’s ‘Planet Waves’ becomes his first number one album

February 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, February 16, 1974…

Bob Dylan’s fourteenth studio album, Planet Waves, became his first album to hit number one on the Billboard Album chart.

Recorded with his longtime collaborators The Band, Planet Waves includes the future classic “Forever Young,” which appeared on the record in two different versions. The record was originally supposed to be titled Ceremonies of the Horsemen, and the release was delayed two weeks because of the title change.

Dylan and The Band supported Planet Waves with a tour, which was Dylan’s first since 1966.

The crew of ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ suits up for the final season of ‘Star Trek: Picard’

February 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

It’s a dream come true for Star Trek fans: The cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation is back in the saddle one last time in the new and final season of Star Trek: Picard on Paramount+. But is it truly the final frontier?

“The response has been dangerously encouraging,” says Jonathan Frakes, who plays Capt. William Riker, longtime#1 to Adm. Jean-Luc Picard. He tells ABC Audio for now he’s just savoring the moment with his castmates. “We love each other, and we know how to play with each other, and we have a good story to tell.”

Just don’t expect those feel-good vibes to move on-screen between Frakes and Patrick Stewart, who suits up once again as the title character. The good admiral and his former first officer’s friendship is put to the test this outing.

“We’ve all fallen out with people,” Stewart explains to ABC Audio. “We’ve all said things that we regret afterwards. And there’s no reason why Jean-Luc Picard shouldn’t say them because he’s human. And this is one of the best aspects of Picard for me, that he becomes increasingly human.”

Other returning cast members include LeVar Burton as Chief Engineer Geordi La Forge, a role he originated back in 1987 when Star Trek: The Next Generation debuted.

Thirty-six years ago, the original Star Trek was at one of its high points thanks to a successful run of films, so the pressure on this crew of newcomers was enormous.

“Now, we are in a position to shepherd in the next generation of storytelling,” Burton says. “Who gets to do that? You know? We’re pretty lucky.”

Episodes of Picard season 3 are now streaming on Paramount+.

Depeche Mode adds fall tour dates supporting ‘Memento Mori’ album

February 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Depeche Mode has announced a fall tour in support of the band’s upcoming album, Memento Mori.

The newly added U.S. dates run from September 29 in Austin, Texas, to December 15 in Los Angeles. Following a presale on Tuesday, February 21, tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 24, at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit DepecheMode.com.

The fall shows follow Depeche Mode’s previously announced spring tour, which runs from March 23 in Sacramento, California, to April 14 in New York City.

Memento Mori, the first Depeche Mode album following the 2022 death of member Andy Fletcher, will be released March 24. Lead single “Ghosts Again” is out now.

The Kinks’ Dave Davies furious band name generates “sensitive content” warning on Twitter

February 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The Kinks‘ Dave Davies is not at all happy with Twitter. As previously reported, The Kinks announced a new compilation, The Journey – Part 1, to celebrate the band’s 60th anniversary, but apparently when Davies decided to tweet about it, the social media site put a warning on it for “sensitive content” because of the band’s name.

Davies was so annoyed that he actually tweeted right to the social media site’s owner, Elon Musk, writing, “Dear @elonmusk would @Twitter please stop putting warnings on everything from ‘the Kinks’. We are just trying to promote our Kinks music @TheKinks #thekinks60.”

Davies later informed Musk, “The Kinks are a brand name. We have been called the Kinks since 1963.”

The rocker also railed against robots that are flagging their name, noting, “The word robot should be banned. We got robots running our lives. At least I’m a Kink and not a f***n’ robot.

Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett shares new solo song, “Black Top White Lines”

February 16, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has premiered a new solo song, a country rocker called “Black Top White Lines.”

“Thematically it felt like it turned a classic country trope on its head a little,” Shiflett says of the tune.

You can listen to “Black Top White Lines” now via digital outlets and watch its accompanying lyric video streaming now on YouTube.

“Black Top White Lines” follows Shiflett’s two 2022 singles, “Long, Long Year” and “Born & Raised.” He’s also been working on a new solo album, which is due out later this year.

Shiflett’s previously released two solo albums, 2017’s West Coast Town and 2019’s Hard Lessons.

In addition to working on his solo material, Shiflett will join the rest of Foo Fighters for a number of festivals this year, including Bonnaroo and Boston Calling. The shows mark the band’s live comeback following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last March.

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