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Conway the Machine releases ‘I Heard You Paint Houses’ EP

June 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Conway the Machine has released a new mixtape titled I Heard You Paint Houses, a culmination of the freestyles he’s been dropping to meet fans’ demands after his viral “FREE” freestyle.

It’s hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and features 15 tracks, including street narratives, introspection and lyricism, all intended to soundtrack the summer and feed his day-one fans, according to a release.

The mixtape is now available to stream exclusively on laylo.com. Fans can also text Conway at 716-235-2358 for a direct link.

Conway’s mixtape arrives alongside the launch of his CTM Experience tour, which kicked off Monday in San Francisco. His next stop is in LA on Tuesday, followed by Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver and other cities.

He will head on his Reject 2 – 10 Year Anniversary tour in Europe and the U.K. beginning in October. Tickets are available on his website.

John Fogerty on being left off ‘The New York Times” greatest American living songwriters list: ‘It happens’

June 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

John Fogerty is set to receive the Johnny Mercer Award, the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s highest honor, on Thursday in New York City. And yet with a career that includes iconic tunes like “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son” and more, Fogerty was recently left off The New York Times’ list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters, something he doesn’t seem too upset about.

Asked about the snub by The Hollywood Reporter, Fogerty replied, “I mean, I would’ve been shocked but a lot of people weren’t mentioned. There’s only 30, and you have to be alive. It’s pretty tough.”

Along with Fogerty, artists like Billy Joel, Randy Newman and Stevie Nicks were left off the list.

“The funny thing is that everybody sees this through their own lens,” he continued. “There were all kinds of other really deserving people that weren’t on that list either.”

“It happens,” he adds. “Rolling Stone releases a list of the greatest records of all time. As time goes on, the records that I love or the artists that I love, more and more of them would be dropped away for newer things because the voters get younger and they vote for what they like. It’s kind of a natural progression.”

John Fogerty’s Legacy tour hits Lincoln, California, on June 26, and he has September dates booked with Steve Winwood. A complete list can be found at JohnFogerty.com.

Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin star in ‘The Dog Stars’ trailer

June 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The trailer for director Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars has arrived.

20th Century Studios released the official trailer for the upcoming film, which stars Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin. The film is based on Peter Heller’s bestselling book. It’s described as “a riveting, epic thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice,” according to the studio.

Elordi plays Hig in the film, “a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley (Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world,” according to an official description. “But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist.”

Alongside Elordi and Brolin, the film stars Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong and Guy Pearce.

The trailer finds Elordi’s Hig speaking with Qualley’s character.

“So what did you do before the world ended?” she asks him.

“I was kissing my wife, playing with my dog, and wondering every day how I got so lucky,” he says.

Mark L. Smith adapted the film’s screenplay from Heller’s novel. Heller executive produces while Scott produces the movie.

The Dog Stars arrives in theaters on Aug. 28.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News and 20th Century Studios.

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Allman Brothers Band’s Chuck Leavell headlining concert celebrating the music of Georgia

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and Allman Brothers Band’s Chuck Leavell will headline an upcoming concert celebrating the music of Georgia.

A Night of Georgia Music will be held July 25 at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium in New York. It will have the pair, along with violinist Robert McDuffie, performing the music of artists native to the Peach State, including R.E.M., the Allman Brothers, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, The B-52s and Outkast.

The evening will also feature students from Mercer University’s Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, with all the artists backed by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, conducted by Ward State.

An artist presale for tickets begins Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 11 a.m. ET.

More info can be found at CarnegieHall.org.

Music Notes: Kodak Black, Rihanna and more

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It seems a new Kodak Black album is on the way. He shared a photo of the album artwork on Instagram. The cover features him sitting on a tree branch with eyes resembling those of a vampire or demon while holding a bitten apple. “IM FINNA TEAR THIS S*** UP RIGHT KWIK JUST FWM,” he captioned it. He later followed up with a behind-the-scenes video from the photoshoot. The album is called Kodak the Blessing.

Rihanna graces the cover of EE72 magazine’s summer 2026 issue. She shared some of her looks on Instagram — visions that came to life thanks to the magazine’s editor Edward Enninful. “Rihanna and I share a deep, instinctive creative shorthand, honed for over fifteen years. Every single time we collaborate, it is about challenging what a ‘fashion editorial’ can and should actually achieve, and meeting creativity where it is today,” Ed said in a statement. “Rihanna doesn’t follow trends; she defines the culture we live in.”

Tamar Braxton and Dallas Austin — who produced songs including TLC’s “Creep” and “Unpretty,” and Brandy & Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” — will be among the performers/presenters at the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame event. It takes place Thursday in New York City.

In new video message, Billy Joel urges, ‘Knicks in 4!’

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Billy Joel is in a New York sports fan state of mind.

The New York Knicks come home to Madison Square Garden Monday night to continue their quest for their first championship since 1973. And since Billy spent 10 years as one of the Garden’s most high-profile residents, he’s posted a video message on Instagram cheering them on.

“Hi, the New York Knicks,” he says. “I’ve seen a lot of magic happen in this building for many years. But now it’s your turn to bring the championship back to the greatest city in the world: New York. Go for it!”

As he and the people surrounding him begin to clap and cheer, we see the words “Knicks in 4!”

On Saturday night, Billy was back home in Long Island, New York, helping to induct his longtime booking agent, Dennis Arfa, into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Billy was a surprise guest, and in his speech, he said Arfa was the one who came up with the idea to have him play Carnegie Hall and Yankee Stadium, the idea of him doing the final shows at Shea Stadium prior to its demolition, the idea of him doing co-headline tours with Elton John and the concept of his Madison Square Garden residency.

The induction was part of the Hall of Fame’s Billy Joel Symposium, which featured two days of speakers.

Federal judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Federal judge blocks Trump’s 0,000 H-1B visa fee

Federal judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee — U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 03, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump signed executive orders related to strengthening customs enforcement and reforms to federal work laws. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Monday struck down the $100,000 fee the Trump administration imposed on new H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers.

In a 42-page decision, U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin vacated the policy nationwide, concluding that the federal government overstepped its authority by imposing the fee without approval from Congress.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — The Senate on Monday formally received President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, teeing off what could be a potentially contentious confirmation battle.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Coast Guard ends search for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(BAHAMAS) — The Coast Guard released new photos on Monday as it announced that it has concluded its search in the Bahamas for Lynette Hooker, an American woman who went overboard and vanished two months ago.

The Coast Guard said it used divers, underwater vehicles, drones and a cadaver dog to “thoroughly examine newly identified areas of interest” last week.

The agency said it also took custody of the Hookers’ dinghy so it can be further examined in the U.S.

Last week’s search came after forensic evidence found on electronic devices belonging to Lynette Hooker’s husband, Brian Hooker, led investigators to new areas of interest, U.S. officials said. One U.S. official told ABC News that what Brian Hooker told investigators does not match the GPS data recovered from his devices.

Lynette Hooker went missing on the evening of April 4. Brian Hooker told authorities that after the couple departed Hope Town on their dinghy to head to their yacht, bad weather caused her to go overboard.

Brian Hooker was arrested on April 8 and questioned by police, and he was released days later without charges.

The Coast Guard said its investigation continues and asks anyone with information to contact the Coast Guard Investigative Service Tips app.

2 shot at Kaiser medical offices in California: Police

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(SAN JOSE, Calif.) — Two people suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting at the Kaiser medical offices in San Jose, California, authorities said.

The San Jose Police Department described the victims as a man and a woman and said both have been taken to the hospital.

Police said the shooting is believed to be an isolated incident and said there’s no threat to the public.

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