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Victim of 50-year cold case ‘Lady of the Dunes’ identified by police

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(BOSTON) — The oldest unidentified homicide victim in Massachusetts, known as the “Lady of the Dunes,” was officially identified on Monday almost 50 years after she was found dead.

FBI investigators in Boston said the victim was Ruth Marie Terry, 37, of Tennessee.

Terry’s cause of death was a blow to the head, the FBI said. Her hands were missing, “presumably removed by her killer so she could not be identified through fingerprints, and her head was nearly severed from her body,” said Joe Bonavolonta, the special agent in charge of the FBI Boston Division.

On July 26, 1974, her dismembered body was found in the dunes in Provincetown.

Investigators said investigative genealogy helped them identify the body.

“This is a unique method that can generate new leads for unsolved homicides, as well as help identify unknown victims,” Bonavolonta said. “This is, without a doubt, a major break in the investigation that will, hopefully, bring all of us closer to identifying her killer.”

The news has been delivered to the victim’s family, he added.

“At this point in time, we can tell you she was born in Tennessee in 1936,” Bonavolonta said. “Ruth was a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and mother. Investigators have also determined that in addition to Tennessee, she had ties to California, Massachusetts, and Michigan.”

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ cast honored at Ebony Power 100 Gala

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Three days after the Black Panther: Wankanda Forever premiere in Hollywood, the cast was honored Saturday night at the Ebony Power 100 Gala.

Film stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke and Dominique Thorne were onstage to receive the For The Culture Award from Creed III star Jonathan Majors at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, California, according to Billboard. In accepting the honor, Wright, who portrays Shuri commented, “They always said our stories wouldn’t reach … Boy, were they wrong. Thank you for breathing life into us and for your support. As always, Wakanda Forever!”

Issa Rae was presented the People’s Choice Award by Nia Long from The Best Man series. The Insecure creator said, “I create with us in mind. To get an award from the people I have in mind is amazing. [We must] continue to value our stories; that’s the reason I’m here.”

Spike Lee was honored with the Icon Award. Roger Guenveur Smith, who has starred in several of the director’s films, including Do The Right Thing, School Daze and Malcolm X, presented the award to the trailblazing director, saying, “He continues to transform the complexion of American filmmaking.”

In accepting the honor, the Academy Award winner thanked three key women in his life. He saluted his mother for giving him discipline, his grandmother who “put me through Morehouse, NYU grad school and helped with my first films,” and his wife, Tonya Lee Lewis. “She has made it possible for me to do everything; she held it down,” he said of Tonya.

Other 100 Power honorees included Usher, H.E.R., Emmy-award winner Quinta Brunson from Abbott Elementary, and Nigerian artist Tems, co-writer of Rihanna‘s new single, “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.

Hardy and Caleigh Ryan wed in Nashville ceremony

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Hardy and Caleigh Ryan are officially husband and wife.

The couple wed at Diamond Creek Farms in Nashville on October 29, People reports.

Among Hardy’s friends in attendance were Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, Jameson Rodgers and Mitchell Tenpenny.

“I could have invited a lot more people, but we wanted people there that know us and love us,” Hardy says.

The singer wore a suit and bow tie, while his bride wore a custom wedding dress she helped design with company Naama & Anat.

Caleigh also incorporated personal elements into the ceremony, including her husband’s baby bonnet, her grandmother’s lucky penny and an aquamarine ring that belonged to her great aunt. Hardy added a personal touch by wearing his great uncle’s gold cufflinks.

To keep the ceremony concise, the couple decided to exchange vows privately.

“We just want to have a big party for everybody. I’m trying to avoid having a complete meltdown in front of everyone, and I don’t think I could get through vows at the altar, and she’s the same,” Hardy explained before the ceremony. “The vows will be for us. It doesn’t have to be for everybody else.”

The reception featured a pair of beer burros, which are miniature donkeys that walk around with saddlebags of beer, along with a cover band that only performs ’90s country songs. The couple shared their first dance to Journey‘s “Faithfully.”

After the ceremony, the couple and their guests headed to Broadway in downtown Nashville to celebrate at Luke Bryan‘s bar, 32 Bridge.

Hardy and Caleigh met in April 2018 and got engaged in August 2021.

Iggy Pop, RHCP members featured on upcoming Morrissey album

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Iggy Pop and Red Hot Chili Peppers members Flea and Chad Smith will guest on the next album from Morrissey.

According to a post from The Smiths‘ former frontman’s Morrissey Central website, the upcoming record is titled Bonfire of Teenagers and will arrive in February 2023. Flea and Smith are among those who play on the album along with ex-RHCP guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. Pop will provide guest vocals, as will pop star Miley Cyrus. Andrew Watt will produce.

Morrissey’s most recent album is 2020’s I Am Not a Dog on a Chain.

Meanwhile, you can also hear Smith, Klinghoffer, Watt and Iggy together on the Godfather of Punk’s upcoming album, which Watt produced.

Sara Bareilles exits Twitter after Elon Musk finalizes takeover

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

You won’t see Sara Bareilles on Twitter any longer. The singer announced that she is leaving the platform shortly after it was acquired by billionaire Elon Musk.

Musk completed his multibillion dollar takeover on Thursday, and on Sunday, Sara took to the social media app one last time.

Sara, who boasts nearly three million followers on the platform, tweeted, “Welp. It’s been fun Twitter. I’m out. See you on other platforms, peeps.”

While she didn’t say exactly what’s causing her to abandon ship, she signed off by telling fans, “Sorry, this one’s just not for me.” Sara will continue to use Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Sara isn’t the only celebrity who has bailed off of Twitter. Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes was a little more forthcoming about why she will no longer be on the site.

“Not hanging around for whatever Elon has planned. Bye,” she tweeted on Friday.

Chris Redd tells fans he’s “OK” after sucker-punch attack

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Former Saturday Night Live star Chris Redd posted to Instagram that he’s on the mend after being sucker-punched outside a Greenwich Village comedy club last week.

“I’ve been resting up like crazy but thank you thank you thank you for all the messages of love, the jokes, and the concern!” he began the Instagram Story message to his 191,000 followers.

He continued, “For any shows I missed, I’ll be putting back on the schedule so if you bought tickets SIT TIGHT AND I GOT YOU!!,” adding, “I’ll be back up talking some good s*** very soon!!!”

The star also clarified that contrary to some reports, his unidentified attacker didn’t snatch a chain from his neck. “Y’all will write anything,” he wrote.

Redd was hospitalized after the attack last Wednesday night; WABC-TV in New York reported his assailant was dressed as a security guard and charged Redd when he emerged from a car in front of the club at which he was slated to perform. The suspect fled the scene.

The comedian was bleeding heavily from the nose after the attack and was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment.

Bob Dylan pays tribute to late Jerry Lee Lewis at UK concert

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Bob Dylan ended his show in Nottingham, U.K. on Friday night by paying homage to rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis, who died earlier that day at age 87.

According to a recap posted at MaximumVolumeMusic.com and shared by Dylan’s Facebook page, the legendary singer/songwriter announced to the audience at the near of the gig, “Jerry Lee is gone, but he’s in all our hearts, so we are going to play one of his songs.”

Dylan and his band then proceeded to play “I Can’t Seem to Say Goodbye,” a song written by Don Robertson and first recorded by Lewis in 1969. Jerry Lee’s version appeared on his 1970 album A Taste of Country and was released as a single that peaked at #7 on the Billboard country chart.

As Variety points out, Lewis previously recorded a Dylan song called “Rita May” and released it on his self-titled 1979 album. “Rita May” was a rarity that Bob co-wrote with lyricist Jacques Levy during the sessions for his 1976 album Desire.

Dylan continues his U.K. tour with a show Monday night in Glasgow, Scotland.

Meanwhile, Bob is set to release his new book, The Philosophy of Modern Song, on Tuesday. The book, which can be preordered now, features essays about over 60 different tunes by various artists and songwriters that have impacted Dylan over the years.

Go EGOT on me: Adele on if she has Broadway ambitions

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Adele has won 15 Grammys, an Oscar and an Emmy, so she just needs to win a Tony to complete the EGOT.

When the British singer chatted with fans at an event celebrating her “I Drink Wine” music video, she was asked if she’s interested in obtaining EGOT status.

According to Broadway World, the singer confessed, “I thought that. I can’t lie guys, I’m not a massive Broadway fan… I’m talking about musicals though because I’ve been seeing a couple of plays but I don’t think I’ve seen enough.”

That doesn’t mean she’s fully closed the door on becoming an EGOT winner. Adele revealed there is a role from the musical Gypsy that caught her eye when she saw it in London.

“I did love the role of the mum [Rose] in it,” the singer explained. “She has a song when she was like, ‘I wanted to do all of this’ and she’s jealous of her own daughter and she’s really caught up about it.”

The song she’s referring to is the powerhouse number “Rose’s Turn,” which Adele feels she “could nail.” The singer then saluted one of her “idols,” the famous Bette Midler, who took on the iconic role in the 1993 TV film.

According to Adele, Midler warned her about Broadway’s demanding world. “She was like, ‘You would never be able to keep up with the schedule on Broadway.’ Because I’m so lazy. I’m so notoriously lazy,” Adele said. “I would not be able to do matinees and all that. I don’t have the stamina for that.”

What Adele does have the stamina for is a Las Vegas residency, which kicks off next month. Weekends With Adele will run November 18 through March 23.

Luke Bryan donating concert proceeds to Hurricane Ian relief, explains Gov. DeSantis’ concert appearance

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Luke Bryan is lending a helping hand to those affected by Hurricane Ian.

During his stop in Jacksonville, Florida for his Raised Up Right Tour on Friday, he announced his plans to donate proceeds from his upcoming Estero, Florida concert to the Florida Disaster Fund.

The “One Margarita” singer, who had to reschedule three tour dates due to the storm, was joined onstage by Governor Ron DeSantis for the pledge.

The Florida Disaster Fund is a “private fund established to provide financial assistance to communities as they respond to and recover from times of emergency or disaster. In partnership with public, private, and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities,” according to a press release.

In addition to announcing the donation, Luke also presented DeSantis with a Georgia Bulldogs jersey bearing the number 19 — the number of player Brock Bowers. The Bulldogs are the rivals of the Florida Gators.

In response to social media comments made about DeSantis’ appearance, with some people praising Luke’s donation and others disappointed he brought the controversial political figure onstage, Luke has issued a statement.

“I understand Governor DeSantis is a very polarizing figure. But I grew up in a country where if a governor [asks] you if they can come and raise awareness to help victims of a natural disaster you help,” Luke says, adding that he’s “generally stayed out of politics.” “The more important piece was if I am going to come back there a few weeks after a large portion of people have been affected by a natural disaster in a state where people have been good to me this felt right.”

Bryan will close out his Raised Up Right Tour in Tampa on November 5.

Taylor Swift reveals Midnights was born from “a creative writing prompt”

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Taylor Swift revealed the question that sparked her 10th studio album, Midnights, which was: What keeps you up at night?

The singer was a guest on The Graham Norton Show, and she shared some backstory on her newest effort. “It’s a concept album and the main question is ‘What keeps you up at night?'” she explained.

Taylor provided some examples about what prevented her from falling asleep. “You could be up at night because you’re reeling from just having met someone and you’re falling for them or you could be plotting revenge,” she listed off, adding, “You could be thinking about what could have been!”

“You can think of it as a creative writing prompt, which is what I did,” Taylor continued. “That’s where the album came from.”

Taylor also revealed the original thought that encouraged her to re-record her first six albums that “were sold away from me.” She remarked, “I just figured if I made them the first time, I can make them again.”

Elsewhere during the interview, Taylor floated the idea of collaborating with Bono of U2. Bono was also a guest on Graham Norton because he is currently promoting his new book, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.

The two sat next to each other on the signature red couch and were asked if they ever worked together.

“Not yet… We’re gonna talk about it later,” Taylor teased. That led to Bono declaring, “I’m a Swiftie!” Apparently, the U2 singer had sent Taylor roses when she performed in Dublin, and she never forgot the kind gesture.

“He’s just that great and thoughtful, just the best there is,” she lauded.

Fans are hoping this means Bono will feature on an upcoming “From The Vault” track on Taylor’s next re-recorded album.

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