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Dwyane Wade responds to ex’s claims he’s exploiting trans daughter

November 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Dwyane Wade is addressing his ex-wife’s claims that he’s been exploiting their trans daughter for money.

In a lengthy Instagram post Thursday, the former NBA star began, “Since this must be the new way of parenting, I guess I have to address these allegations here, which is a damn shame.”

Wade continued, “I’ve received a social media post about me forcing our 15 year old child to be someone she’s not and to do something against her will. These are serious and harmful allegations that have hurt our children.”

Wade’s ex Siohvaughn Funches-Wade made allegations in a court filing this week that Wade is trying to “profit” off daughter Zaya’s “name and gender change.”

“While none of us are surprised by Siohvaughn’s attempt to fight Zaya’s identity and her unwavering attempt to drag my name through the mud, I’m very disappointed that she continuously find[s] ways of centering herself and HER needs, without regard to her children,” Wade said in his post.

He added that Funches-Wade has shown no interest in understanding their child’s needs, even though she’s been given many opportunities to do so.

“No one in our house would ever force Zaya or any of our children to do anything against their will, much less force an identity on them,” Wade, who’s now married to Gabrielle Union, said. “This isn’t a game for my family and definitely not for Zaya. This is her life.”

A Boyband Christmas tour brings ’90s music icons together for the holiday season

November 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

This holiday season, several boy band icons are uniting for a celebration, dubbed A Boyband Christmas tour.

The festive trek will bring together ’90s and early aughts icons, such as Jeff Timmons, Justin Jeffre and Drew Lachey of 98 Degrees, Erik-Michael Estrada of O-Town, Jamie Jones of All-4-One and Ryan Cabrera.

Shows begin on December 2 in Bossier City, LA and will continue at venues all over the country throughout the month, before the final performance on December 23 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

“I’m thrilled and honored to be a part of such a collective group of legends on this holiday tour,” Timmons said in a statement. “I’m such a fan of all the talent involved, I can’t wait to collaborate with them to bring warmth and cheer to all our fans, and to sing along with them during all of these timeless hits!”

Tickets for the 12-date tour are available to purchase now.

Pantera headlining 2023 Rock am Ring & Rock im Park festivals in Germany

November 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Pantera‘s reunion tour will head to Europe next year.

The “Walk” metallers will headline Germany’s 2023 Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals, which take place June 2-4.

Other artists on the lineup include Machine Gun Kelly, Turnstile, Evanescence and Papa Roach.

As previously reported, Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown are reforming the band with Black Label Society‘s Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante in place of the late Abbott brothers “Dimebag” Darrell and Vinnie Paul, respectively. In interviews, Wylde has referred to the endeavor as a “celebration” of Pantera’s music.

Pantera’s first show back, marking the band’s first performance since 2001, will take place December 2 in Mexico. Several other shows have been scheduled for South America later that month. No U.S. dates have been announced.

Avril Lavigne & Yungblud drop collaborative single, “I’m a Mess”

November 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After teasing a collaboration, Avril Lavigne and Yungblud have officially premiered their joint track, “I’m a Mess.”

The single was co-written by the “Sk8er Boi” artist, the U.K. rocker, Travis Barker and Goldfinger‘s John Feldmann. The Blink-182 drummer also produced alongside Feldmann.

You can listen to “I’m a Mess” via digital outlets. Its accompanying video, which reflects the international collaboration and the song’s longing lyrics with footage from Los Angeles and London, is streaming now on YouTube.

“I’m a Mess” follows Lavigne’s album Love Sux, which was also co-produced by Barker and Feldmann. The record, which dropped in February, spawned the single “Bite Me” and includes features by Machine Gun Kelly, Blink’s Mark Hoppus and blackbear.

Yungblud, meanwhile, just dropped his new, self-titled album in September.

Luke Bryan hosts ABC News’ On the Road to the CMA Awards leading up to the big night

November 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

As the 2022 CMA Awards gets closer, ABC News has announced a television special, On the Road to the CMA Awards, that follows country stars’ worldwide tours leading up to the awards show.

Luke Bryan — who’s co-hosting the CMAs with Peyton Manning — will host the special, which features all-access, in-depth interviews with superstars like Little Big Town, Martina McBride and Lainey Wilson.

Go behind the scenes with Kane Brown as he tours Australia and New Zealand for the first time, and meet up with Carly Pearce in between her London tour dates, both featured on the TV special. Plus, you can find Russell Dickerson in Belfast, where he’s on the road with his wife and two-year-old son.

Here in the U.S., meet up with Wynonna Judd on the final dates of The Judds tour, during which she remembers the life of her mother and duet partner, Naomi Judd, with help from friends like Little Big Town and Martina.

On the Road to the CMA Awards airs Monday, November 7 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. It will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

The 2022 CMA Awards are set to air live from Nashville November 9 on ABC.

Avril Lavigne drops collaborative single, “I’m a Mess,” with Yungblud

November 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After teasing a collaboration, Avril Lavigne and Yungblud have officially premiered their joint track, “I’m a Mess.”

The single was co-written by Avril, the U.K. rocker, Travis Barker and Goldfinger‘s John Feldmann. The Blink-182 drummer also produced alongside Feldmann.

Imagine Dragons, Greta Van Fleet & The Strokes playing inaugural Lollapalooza India

November 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Imagine Dragons, Greta Van Fleet and The Strokes are set to play the inaugural Lollapalooza India.

The two-day event will take place in Mumbai on January 28-29, 2023. It will mark the first time nearly every international artist on the bill has played in India, including ID, Greta and The Strokes.

For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit LollaIndia.com.

Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell founded Lollapalooza as a touring festival in 1991. In 2005, Lolla was retooled as a destination festival taking place in Chicago’s Grant Park, where it’s been held ever since.

Starting in 2011, Lollapalooza expanded internationally to South America with a festival in Chile and then in Brazil and Argentina. The festival has since widened to Europe with events in France, Germany and Sweden.

Eddie & Jill Vedder announce lineup for Venture into Cures benefit concert stream

November 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Eddie and Jill Vedder have announced the details of their 2022 Venture into Cures benefit concert stream.

The annual event, now in its third year, supports EB Research Partnership, an organization co-founded by the Pearl Jam frontman and his wife to raise funds and awareness in an effort to cure epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic disorder that causes painful skin blisters.

Performers include Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Legend and Broken Social Scene. Additionally, musicians, celebrities and athletes, including Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Will Ferrell, Jack Harlow, Tom Holland, Joe Jonas, Chris Pratt and Venus Williams, will be making appearances.

Venture into Cures 2022 will take place November 20 at 4 p.m. ET. You can watch via 2022.VentureintoCures.org or via Eddie and Pearl Jam’s Facebook and YouTube.

Kelsea Ballerini to host the 2023 CMT Music Awards, Carrie Underwood named as first performer

November 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The CMT Music Awards is making a big move in 2023: After more than two decades of taking place in Nashville, the show is moving to the Moody Center in Austin, Texas for its 2023 event.

News of the location change arrived on Wednesday night, along with the show’s date: April 2, 2023. A couple of the stars associated with next year’s show have been named, too. Kelsea Ballerini will return as co-host for the third consecutive year, sharing those hosting duties with an as-yet unnamed star.

Kelsea broke the news in a slightly unconventional way. She crashed Carrie Underwood’s Denim & Rhinestones tour stop at Moody Center, announcing the new details from the stage, plus one other tidbit — Carrie is the first-named performer to join the 2023 CMT Awards lineup.

It’s fitting that Carrie’s the first performer to join next year’s bill: She’s the winningest star at the CMT Music Awards overall, taking home 25 career trophies.

The 2023 CMT Music Awards will once again air on CBS. Ticket prices, nominees, performers and other details will be announced at a later date.

“Fantastic”: Ryan Coogler comments on Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut ‘Creed III’

November 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Black Panther franchise director Ryan Coogler is fully supporting his friend and frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan‘s first foray behind the camera, Creed III.

Jordan not only stars in the upcoming threequel, but took over the reins as director from Coogler, who directed the first two installments and acted as a producer on the third.

When asked by Collider if he gave Jordan any feedback as a director, Coogler responded with a laugh, “I mean, I’m not answering that, bro. I’m not answering that. Yeah, that’s crazy.” He continued, “I’m not getting into the notes.”

That said, Coogler did offer some feedback about the movie. “I’ll answer what it was like. I’ll answer that,” he said. “Fantastic. That’s what it was like.”

Creed III has Jordan’s Adonis Creed training, and then facing off with, Damian, a childhood friend who was recently released from prison. Jonathan Majors plays the character coming for Creed’s crown.

Coogler continued, “I was filled with a lot of pride for Mike, for Jonathan, for Tessa [Thompson], for Phylicia [Rashad], and for the young star that everybody’s about to meet that plays Amara [Adonis’ daughter]. But I was filled with a deep, deep, deep sense of pride for those…And my baby brother [Keenan Coogler], who wrote the script. And along with Zach Baylin, who wrote King Richard. I was just proud of them all. And I called Mike and told him.”

Creed III hits theaters March 3, 2023.

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