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Report: Judge rules anonymous Twitter account must be identified in All Time Low libel lawsuit

December 12, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A judge has ruled that Twitter must provide “identifying information” for an anonymous account named in All Time Low‘s ongoing libel lawsuit, Rolling Stone reports.

Earlier this year, the “Monsters” outfit filed a lawsuit against several anonymous social media accounts that accused the band, and specifically guitarist Jack Barakat, of sexual misconduct. The judge’s ruling calls for one particular account that made allegations against Barakat, referred to in the lawsuit as Doe 2, to be identified.

“Plaintiffs cannot proceed with litigation without identifying Doe 2,” the judge wrote.

The allegations against All Time Low, which the band denied as “absolutely and unequivocally false,” first surfaced last fall. Multiple opening bands that had been on tour with All Time Low at the time dropped off the bill following the allegations.

KISS announces final UK shows

December 12, 2022 by WDNY Radio

KISS is still on their End of the Road farewell tour and are making another trip to the United Kingdom, which they claim will be their last.

Pollstar reports the band — Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer — just announced their last ever U.K. dates, kicking off June 3 at Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park Stadium, with stops in Birmingham, Newcastle, London and Manchester, before wrapping things up July 8 at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.

They also previously announced they will headline England’s Download Festival, which takes place June 12 to 14, and also features Iron Maiden and System of a Down.

A ticket presale for the new U.K. dates is happening Tuesday at 10 a.m., followed by a general sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Megan Thee Stallion expected to testify Tuesday in assault trial

December 12, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Megan Thee Stallion is preparing to take the stand in her assault trial against Tory Lanez.

The Houston rapper, who claimed Lanez shot her foot following a July 2020 argument in an SUV, is expected to testify Tuesday, a source told ABC News.

Several organizations will come together to support her as she provides her testimony. Among those are The Gathering for Justice, a nonprofit organization founded in 2005 by singer Harry Belafonte; the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium; 2nd Call; Homies Unidos; Take Charge Inc.; COMMUNITYx; and TimeDon.

“As an organization that values dignity, justice and liberation, we — along with many organizations — are gathering [Tuesday] to show our solidarity for Meg and support her with our love,” said Carmen Perez-Jordan, president and CEO of The Gathering for Justice, in a statement. “We are committed to spreading the message that violence is not the answer. We know the time is now to advocate for victims of violence, particularly violence against Black women.”

Opening statements and testimony for the trial begin Monday. Prosecutors allege Tory “personally inflicted great bodily injury” upon Megan, prompting her to receive medical treatment for her foot.

Tory’s since been charged with one felony count each of assault with a semi-automatic firearm (personal use of a firearm), carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence, to which he’s pleaded not guilty.

He faces up to 22 years and eight months in prison if convicted.

“It’s been a tough slog”: Al Roker makes virtual ‘Today’ appearance

December 12, 2022 by WDNY Radio

“It’s good to be home, it’s good to see your faces,” a smiling and mustachioed Al Roker reported to his Today colleagues Monday morning in a virtual appearance from home.

“It’s been a tough slog, I’m not gonna deny this,” Roker said of his battle with blood clots that saw him hospitalized twice in less than two months. “It’s been the hardest one yet, and you know I’ve had my share of surgeries.”

Al said the well wishes from friends and fans “gives you a profound sense of gratitude for this outpouring of prayers and thanks. I’m a very fortunate person.”

Roker explained he’s doing physical and occupational therapy to get his strength back following four weeks in New York Presbyterian Hospital. “There’s just a certain amount of weakness … I’ve just got to get my strength back.” He allowed “he’s feeling better and getting stronger every day,” saying he is looking forward to spending the holidays with his family.

“Tattoo on a Sunburn”: Luke Combs previews new breakup song, asks fans their thoughts

December 12, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Luke Combs is known for throwing unreleased songs on social media to gauge fan interest and was at it again this week: The singer posted a video clip of himself performing part of a new song called “Tattoo on a Sunburn.”

Nostalgic and bittersweet, the song centers around a tattoo that serves as a permanent reminder of a love that disappeared long ago.

“The hum and the buzz and the sting of that needle / Faded away but I guess some people never do / Losing you’s the only thing worse / Than a tattoo on a sunburn,” Luke sings.

He also tested the waters with fans, writing, “Y’all want me to release this one?”

Luke hasn’t released much new music in recent months, as he’s been busy with his fall 2022 The Middle of Somewhere Tour, as well as adjusting to life as a new dad to baby Tex. It’s the first taste of new music he’s shared since the June 2022 release of his third studio album, Growin’ Up.

Luke also recently announced a 2023 world tour, which he is planning to kick off in March.

Selena Gomez reacts to video claiming she was “always skinny” when dating Justin Bieber

December 12, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Selena Gomez doesn’t appreciate being body-shamed and responded to a TikToker claiming she was “always skinny” when she dated Justin Bieber. The on-again, off-again pair famously dated between 2010 and 2018.

The video referenced a prior claim that Selena once said on Instagram she was “too normal” for Justin and that he preferred models. The video shared old snaps of Selena and captioned it, “The reason why Selena is always skinny when she dates Justin… He rathers models..My poor baby.”

Selena soon caught wind of the video and succinctly responded with a sad face emoji.

Selena has previously spoken out about being body-shamed for her fluctuating weight, which she said is a result of her lupus, kidney issues and other health problems. She also recently took to TikTok to shade those who are unhappy with her weight by saying she is perfect the way she is.

In other Selena news, Dove Cameron told Buzzfeed the singer was so helpful to her during her Disney Channel days. Dove starred on Liv and Maddie between 2013 and 2017.

”[Selena] gave me some advice on what not to do, and definitely things to do,” she recalled. “For a couple months following that I would text her in a panic, being like, ‘I don’t know what to do, I’ve never done this before!’ And she’s like, ‘Be yourself, everybody wants you to be yourself. You’re gonna kill it.’ That was really important to me.”

Iggy Pop drops new ’Every Loser’ track, “Strung Out Johnny”

December 12, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Iggy Pop has shared a new song called “Strung Out Johnny,” a track off his upcoming album, Every Loser.

The tune finds the Godfather of Punk singing lines including “God made me a junkie/But Satan told me so” over a dark, ’80s-esque sound. You can listen to “Strung Out Johnny” now via digital outlets.

“Strung Out Johnny” is the second track to be released from Every Loser, following the lead single “Frenzy,” which gave Iggy the new Billboard record for longest gap between appearances on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

Every Loser arrives January 6. The album was produced by Andrew Watt and features Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Blink-182‘s Travis Barker, Jane’s Addiction‘s Dave Navarro and Eric Avery, Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, ex-RHCP guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

(Video contains uncensored profanity)

Kevin Hart announces 2023 tour dates

December 12, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After the holidays, Kevin Hart is going back on the road. The comedian just announced nine new dates to start the new year as his Reality Check tour continues.

Kev will kick things off on January 1 with an already announced gig at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. On Friday, February 10, he’ll hit Phoenix’s Arizona Financial Theatre, before heading up north to Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada, on April 11.

April 12 he’ll hit up the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, then stay in Canada for two more dates — Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre on April 13 and Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Center venue on April 14 — before heading to London.

On Saturday, April 15, he’ll play Budweiser Gardens in London and the following night will play Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, before heading back to Canada for a gig at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Tickets go on sale Friday, December 16, at KevinHartNation.com.

Lewis Capaldi jokes he has “a gripe to grind” with Michael Bublé

December 12, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Lewis Capaldi admits he has learned one of the biggest lessons the music industry can give: Don’t release new music around Christmastime.

The singer just released his new song “Pointless,” which he co-wrote with Ed Sheeran. Unfortunately, the song isn’t following the same trajectory his other new song, “Forget Me,” had on the charts.

Lewis jokingly lamented to Metro.co.uk, “No one told me that it was probably a bad idea to release a song at Christmas, a song that has no reference to Christmas.” Because “Pointless” is devoid of any holiday spirit, he quipped, “We’re really being hammered in the charts by Christmas songs.”

“Not that it matters, but you know, these record labels want some money,” Lewis continued before zeroing his sights on one of the biggest movers and shakers in Christmas music: Canadian crooner Michael Bublé.

“If anyone sees Michael Bublé, you let him know I’m looking for him,” Lewis declared. “I’ve got a gripe to grind with Mr. Bublé!”

Currently, Lewis is sitting in 20th place on the British music charts, while Bublé is in the top 10.

So far, Michael has not responded to Lewis’ challenge. The Scottish singer also didn’t elaborate on what he intends to do if he ever crosses paths with Michael Bublé, but he did perform a “spot-on impression” for the outlet.

SZA’s new album, ‘SOS,’ ties Cardi B’s ‘Invasion of Privacy’ on Apple Music chart

December 12, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(Note Language) SZA‘s highly anticipated return album, SOS, is resonating with fans, so much so it has tied a chart record held by Cardi B.

According to Chart Data, songs from SOS occupied the entire top 10 of U.S. Apple Music on its release day, Friday, December 9. The project now ties Cardi’s debut Invasion of Privacy as the female album with the most top-10 hits in U.S. Apple Music’s history; they have 13 songs each.

In addition, SOS, the follow-up to Ctrl, garnered 68 million streams on Spotify, breaking the record for biggest single-day streams for an R&B album in the platform’s history, Chart Data reports.

If Hits Daily Double‘s projections are true, SZA’s on track to secure her first #1 album on the Billboard 200, with 275,000 to 300,000 album-equivalent units earned in its first week.

According to SZA, SOS is “about heartbreak, it’s about revenge, it’s about being pissed.” “I’ve never raged the way that I should have. This is my villain era, and I’m very comfortable with that,” she told Glamour. “It is in the way I say no, it’s in the way I’m deciding what I’m taking, what I’m not taking. It’s in the f***ed up things that I don’t apologize for.”

SZA added, “I am a b**** — it’s not all the time, but when I am, that’s OK. I don’t have to spend my whole life trying to be a nice girl. It’s just not who I am. But I am a good person.”

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