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Channing Tatum, Salma Hayek dish on their on-camera chemistry in ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek are opening up about their upcoming film, Magic Mike’s Last Dance.

In an interview with ABC News’ Janai Norman for Good Morning America, the two stars dished on what it was like working together in some of the film’s steamy scenes and the chemistry they shared on camera.

“There was chemistry,” Hayek said. “You can’t fabricate it — you can’t. The camera decides what couples work and [do] not work.”

“We got really lucky that we just liked each other and, like, kind of just figured out what to do in this scene, because those scenes, yes, they are incredibly sexy, but also they’re very technical,” Tatum added. “And then once you figure it out, kind of let it go and just, like, be with each other.”

This is Tatum’s last time playing Mike Lane in the franchise. The actor starred in the first film 10 years ago alongside Matthew McConaughey, who played a strip club owner named Dallas and a mentor of sorts to Tatum’s titular character.

The series is inspired by Tatum’s experiences as a male stripper in Tampa, Florida, when he was 18 years old.

The first film premiered in 2012; producer/star Tatum said he and the filmmakers on the project didn’t expect the films to become what they are today.

“We didn’t have any intention for these movies to be what they became,” Tatum said. “I just wanted to tell a little, small story of, like, a little, tiny experience of my life. And so I don’t know. I don’t really see it as, like, an ending, I guess really. But I’m definitely not going to be Magic Mike anymore. I can tell that clearly.”

SZA’s ‘SOS’ continues to make ‘Billboard’ history with seven-week run at #1

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

SZA‘s SOS is holding down its spot as the #1 song on the Billboard 200. The album’s officially been atop the chart for seven weeks, the publication reports.

In the week ending January 26, per Luminate, SOS earned 111,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. With another week on top, it continues to make its way into Billboard‘s record-breaking statistics.

To start, SOS is the first album by a woman to spend seven weeks at #1 since Taylor Swift‘s Folklore in 2020. It’s one of three albums to stay atop the chart for at least seven weeks in the last year, joining Bad Bunny‘s Un Verano Sin Ti and the Encanto soundtrack.

It’s the first R&B/hip-hop album to spend its first seven weeks at #1 since Drake‘s Views in 2016, and the first R&B/hip-hop album by a woman, or R&B album by any act, to spend its first seven weeks at #1 since Whitney Houston‘s Whitney accomplished the feat in 1987.

SZA’s sophomore project, released back in December, has spent the most consecutive weeks atop the list since the Encanto soundtrack’s eight-week run. It’s the last album by a woman to spend seven consecutive weeks at #1 since Adele’s 25 in 2016. Billboard reports SOS, 25 and Taylor’s Folklore are the only three albums by a woman that have spent seven weeks at #1 in the last two decades.

SOS also has the most weeks at #1 for an R&B album by any artist since Usher‘s Confessions in 2004, and the most weeks at #1 for an R&B/hip-hop album or an R&B album by a woman since Mariah Carey‘s Music Box, which nonconsecutively spent eight weeks at #1 between late 1993 and early 1994.

Ghost turns the clock back to 1969 for upcoming Los Angeles exhibit

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

When the Eagles famously sang, “We haven’t had that spirit here since 1969,” on “Hotel California,” perhaps they were really talking about Ghost.

The Swedish rockers have announced an upcoming exhibit in Los Angeles dedicated to their “1969 era.” The display, titled Ghost — Reverence & Resurrection, will open at the famed Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles on February 1 and will feature “artifacts from the short lived but massively influential 1969 iteration of Ghost.”

Of course, Ghost wasn’t actually active in 1969 — frontman Tobias Forge wasn’t even born until 1981. The group’s “1969 era” is part of the ever-expanding mythology of Ghost, which, as longtime fans know, features a variety of characters and an elaborate backstory.

Ghost previously turned back the clock to 1969 with the lyric video for their TikTok-viral song “Mary on a Cross.”

COVID-19 pandemic ‘is probably at a transition point,’ WHO says

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — The World Health Organization said Monday that COVID-19 remains a public health emergency but the pandemic is at a “transition point.”

The agency said its International Health Regulations Emergency Committee met on Friday to analyze data on the state of the pandemic.

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus “acknowledges the Committee’s views that the COVID-19 pandemic is probably at a transition point and appreciates the advice of the Committee to navigate this transition carefully and mitigate the potential negative consequences,” the statement read.

According to a transcript of Tedros’ speech at the meeting provided by the WHO, he said there is still a high risk of COVID-19 global transmission, which means the virus is still classified as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

However, he said the world is in the best position it has been in — due to diagnostics, vaccines and treatments — to beat back COVID.

“As we enter the fourth year of the pandemic, we are certainly in a much better position now than we were a year ago, when the omicron wave was at its peak, and more than 70,000 deaths were being reported to WHO each week,” Tedros said during the meeting, according to a transcript provided by the WHO.

“When you last met in October, the number of weekly reported deaths was near the lowest since the pandemic began — less than 10 thousand a week. However, since the beginning of December, the number of weekly reported deaths globally has been rising,” Tedros continued. “But the global response remains hobbled because in too many countries, these powerful, life-saving tools are still not getting to the populations that need them most – especially older people and health workers.”

Dr. John Brownstein, an epidemiologist and chief innovation officer at Boston Children’s Hospital, said the WHO’s comments show that the agency recognizes the public health emergency is winding down but that the virus’ threat remains.

“What we have to remember is the pandemic won’t end on a given day,” said Brownstein, an ABC News contributor. “The metrics around cases, hospitalizations and deaths are painting a more optimistic picture and we’re seeing more countries getting out of this acute phase.”

He added that the danger of COVID is still very real, with deaths twice as high from COVID as they are from the flu.

“If you look at data around deaths, we’re still seeing twice as many people dying from COVID than flu every season and flu is only a quarter of a year, and we’re seeing that number,” Brownstein said.

During the WHO meeting, Tedros urged groups at higher risk of severe disease and death — including those who are immunocompromised and elderly — to be fully vaccinated and boosted.

He also encouraged more countries to ramp up testing and use antivirals early on among those who test positive for COVID-19.

Lainey Wilson’s a Rulebreaker

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

You can officially pencil Lainey Wilson into the rulebreaker category.

The “Things a Man Oughta Know” hitmaker will be honored by Billboard with its Rulebreaker Award at the magazine’s annual Women in Music Awards. Quinta Brunson from ABC’s Abbott Elementary will host the March 1 event at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

Lainey will be honored alongside “Big Energy” hitmaker Latto, Latin pop star Becky G, rapper Doechii, reggaeton’s Ivy Queen, pop star Kim Petras, singer/songwriter Lana Del Ray and K-pop group TWICE.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, with more announcements about performances and the prestigious Billboard Woman of the Year yet to come.

Paul McCartney shares unheard Jeff Beck music used in vegetarianism campaign

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Paul McCartney has shared some never-before-heard music by the late guitarist Jeff Beck, who died earlier this month. The music was part of a pro-vegetarian campaign the pair worked on back in 1994.

“With the sad passing of Jeff Beck – a good friend of mine, and a great, great guitar player – it reminded me of the time we worked together many years ago on a campaign for vegetarianism,” McCartney shares. “It’s great guitar playing, cause it’s Jeff!”

Beck’s message was previously used in a 13-part radio series called Oobu Joobu, which gave fans a glimpse of Paul’s world, including his vegetarianism campaigns. In the clip, Beck can be heard questioning why the rainforest is being cut down for cattle grazing, warning that since tropical plants are used for medicines and pharmaceutical needs, we could be risking missing out on a “possible discovery of a miracle cure just for a dollar fifth hamburger.”

Sixth officer involved in Tyre Nichols’ death relieved of duty

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) — Memphis police officer Preston Hemphill, a sixth officer involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols, has been relieved of duty during an ongoing investigation, according to Memphis ABC affiliate WATN-TV.

Five officers, who are all Black, were fired and charged with second-degree murder in connection with Nichols’ beating at a Jan. 7 traffic stop. Nichols, 29, died three days later.

Hemphill, who is white, has not been fired or charged.

Hemphil’s attorney, Lee Gerald, said earlier that Hemphill was the third officer at Nichols’ initial traffic stop. The first body camera footage released was from Hemphill.

“As per departmental regulations Officer Hemphill activated his bodycam,” Gerald said earlier in a statement. “He was never present at the second scene. He is cooperating with officials in this investigation.”

He was hired by the department in 2018.

Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper announce US Freaks on Parade tour

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Rob Zombie is bringing back his Freaks on Parade tour, and this time, Alice Cooper is along for the ride.

The shock rockers will hit the road together beginning August 24 in Dallas. The joint run will wrap up September 24 in Phoenix.

Ministry and Filter will also be on the bill.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 3, at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit RobZombie.com or AliceCooper.com.

Zombie previously launched the Freaks on Parade tour last summer alongside the reunited Mudvayne, Static-X and Powerman 5000.

BET announces new four-part documentary hosted and narrated by Billy Porter

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

BET’s introducing a new documentary that will celebrate “Black cultural icons, pioneers, and activists and their impact, influence and legacies in fashion, music, film, and dance.” Black + Iconic brings light to Black cultural innovators and the achievements of Black people across the aforementioned fields.

The documentary will air in four parts. The inaugural film, Black + Iconic: Style Gods, was directed by Lynne Robinson and will feature executive producer Billy Porter as the narrator and host. Per a press release, the two-hour film “explores the myriad of ways Black people have overcome racism” in the fashion industry via archival footage and original interviews with legendary Black fashion designers, style icons and models.

Black + Iconic: Style Gods premieres February 18 at 8 p.m ET/PT on BET, BET Her, BET+ and VH1.

Lana Del Rey to be honored at 2023 ’Billboard’ Women in Music Awards

January 30, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Lana Del Rey will be honored at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards.

The “Summertime Sadness” artist is set to receive the Visionary Award. In a statement, Billboard editorial director Hannah Karp refers to Del Rey and her fellow honorees as “groundbreaking artists across genres and generations who are defining today’s sound — and paving the way for tomorrow’s women in music.”

Other artists who will be recognized include Becky G, Doechii, Ivy Queen, Kim Petras, Latto, Lainey Wilson and TWICE. Quinta Brunson, creator and star of ABC’s Abbott Elementary, will host.

The 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards will take place March 1 in Los Angeles and will stream live online. For more info, visit BillboardWomeninMusic.com.

Del Rey, meanwhile, is preparing to release a new album, Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, on March 24.

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