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Rage Against the Machine cancels 2023 North American dates due to Zack de la Rocha’s torn Achilles tendon

October 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Rage Against the Machine has canceled their 2023 North American tour dates as frontman Zack de la Rocha continues to recover from a torn Achilles tendon.

De la Rocha suffered the injury over the summer during the Chicago stop of the band’s reunion tour, which was originally scheduled for 2020 but postponed to this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The concert was only the second date on the tour, and de la Rocha performed the remaining shows while seated.

“It’s been almost three months since Chicago, and I still look down at my leg in disbelief,” de la Rocha writes in a social media statement. “Two years of waiting through the pandemic, hoping we would have an opening to be a band again and continue the work we started 30 some odd years ago. Rehearsing, training, reconciling, working our way back to form.”

“Then one and a half shows into it and my tendon tears,” he continues. “Felt like a sick joke the universe played on me.”

De la Rocha also shares that the tear was so severe that just 8% of his tendon was “left intact” and says he has a “lot of work and healing” ahead of him.

“It’s not simply a question of being able to perform again, but extends to basic functionality going forward,” de la Rocha writes.

“I hate canceling shows,” he adds. “I hate disappointing our fans. You have all waited so patiently to see us and that is never lost on me. I never take that for granted. For you I have the ultimate gratitude and respect.”

Those who purchased tickets to the affected shows, which were among the dates originally postponed from 2020, will be refunded.

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ to be focus of new documentary

October 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

We will finally learn the complete story of Michael Jackson‘s groundbreaking album, Thriller, in a forthcoming documentary.

Billboard reports the doc is helmed by Sony Music Entertainment and will further celebrate the album’s 40th anniversary. Music historian Nelson George has been tapped to direct the film, which has already started production.

“The release of Thriller redefined Michael Jackson, taking him from teen star to adult superstar, who composed memorable songs, sang beautifully and reached the highest level of on-stage performance,” said George in a statement. He continued, “The album, and the short films they inspired, created a new template for marrying music and image. It’s been a privilege to explore this extraordinary album and revisit its magic.”

The upcoming tell-all will look into the album’s origins and the effect it had on the music industry, including its influence on the music video format. The documentary will bring to light some never-before-seen interviews and other video content to further demonstrate how Thriller transformed Michael’s legacy.

Sony is teaming with Optimum Productions for the work. A release date is forthcoming.

This isn’t the only celebration Sony Music has in store for Thriller. On November 18, the company will release Michael Jackson Thriller 40, a double CD set with a bonus record filled with rare audio recordings and demos that Jackson worked on during the 1982 album’s sessions.

Sony Music will also host pop-up events and other Michael Jackson-centered celebrations across the globe.

Thriller was released on November 30, 1982 and is hailed one of the best-selling albums of all time. The album, which won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1984, is RIAA-certified triple Diamond in the U.S.

Constance Wu opens up about allegations of sexual harassment against ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ producer

October 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Constance Wu, the star of Crazy Rich Asians, Hustlers, and the recent Amazon hit The Terminal List, sat down with ABC News’ Juju Chang for a wide-ranging interview airing Tuesday on Good Morning America and later on Nightline.

In the emotional conversation, Wu opened up about her recent allegation that she was sexually harassed by a producer on her hit ABC show Fresh Off the Boat, as well as a separate alleged date rape experience from a different man years earlier, both of which she details in her new book, Making a Scene.

Wu recently returned to social media after retreating in 2019 when she complained on Twitter that Fresh Off the Boat was being renewed for its sixth and final season. As she stated this past July, the blowback led to her attempt to take her own life.

Wu told Chang she was silently suffering behind the scenes of the show.

In her book, the actress said she was allegedly “sexually harassed” and “intimidated and threatened a lot” by one of the show’s producers, an Asian American man whom she did not name. The harassment, she said, included the producer asking her for “sexy selfies at night,” making inappropriate comments, and unwanted touching.

Wu said she was “constantly terrified of being fired” from what was her first-ever network TV job if she were to speak up, noting that this was “pre-#MeToo Movement.”

“…I didn’t want to talk about it because I didn’t want to … stain the reputation of the one show Asian Americans had to represent themselves,” she added.

She said the harassment she went through “…was pretty common … in Hollywood those days.”

When the show became a hit, Wu explained, she felt able to “say no” to him, “and that is what made him furious.”

Director David Bruckner and star Jamie Clayton on bringing ‘Hellraiser’ back from the dead

October 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A reboot of the iconic horror franchise Hellraiser makes its debut at Beyond Fest in Santa Monica, California on Tuesday evening, ahead of its exclusive debut on Hulu Friday.

Director David Bruckner, veteran of the horror hits The Ritual and The Night House, takes over Clive Barker‘s frightening franchise for the new film.

In it, Hulu teases, “a young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites, a group of sadistic supernatural beings from another dimension.”

Bruckner tells ABC Audio what it was like getting the reins. “Well, you really want to get it right. It’s a beloved franchise,” he explains. “And any time there’s the energy to mount one of these movies, there’s an opportunity to capture at least a touch of the, you know, the lightning in a bottle that was, you know, the old films.”

However, he allows with a laugh, “every movie’s terrifying! You know, every one of them is a massive leap of faith.”

“And that gets very real when you’re on the ground and, you know, you have people in full prosthetic Cenobite suits…,” he continues.

Hellraiser also stars trans actress Jamie Clayton in the iconic role of The Priest or as the lead Cenobite is commonly known, Pinhead. She called his casting decision “really dope” in terms of trans representation.

“[O]riginally when I got the audition, I never thought that in a million years I would book this,” she admitted. “….And when I met David and did the callback, he was everything I could ever dream of as an actor…in a director. And…in that moment I was like, I want to do this.”

Chris Martin battling “serious lung infection,” forces Coldplay to postpone Brazil shows

October 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Coldplay has been forced to postpone its shows in Brazil, as Chris Martin has come down with a “serious lung infection.”

Coldplay, who was set to perform in the country from October 11 to October 22, apologized to their Brazilian fans for the cancellation via a lengthy Twitter note.

“With deep regret, we’ve been forced to postpone our upcoming shows in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo until early 2023. Due to a serious lung infection, Chris has been put under strict doctor’s orders to rest for the next three weeks,” the band wrote.

Coldplay assured, “We’re working as fast as possible to lock in the new dates and will follow up with more information in the next few days.”

The group understands that the news is very disappointing and said they are “extremely sorry” for having to make this announcement. “We’re so grateful for your understanding at this challenging time where we need to prioritize Chris’ health,” they wrote.

Coldplay encouraged fans to “hold onto your tickets” because they will carry on to the rescheduled dates and said refunds will be available for those who will be unable to make it.

“We’re optimistic that Chris will return to good health after the prescribed medical break and look forward to resuming the tour soon,” they closed.

It is unknown at this time if Coldplay will be forced to postpone any future dates; their tour is expected to resume October 25 in Argentina.

An itinerary of their ongoing Music of the Spheres Tour is available on their official website, which has already been updated to reflect the postponed dates.

“Rest now you angel”: Darius Rucker reflects on his friend Loretta Lynn

October 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Darius Rucker is sharing kind words about his friend Loretta Lynn in the wake of her passing.

Darius was one of the many artists who paid tribute to Loretta’s storied catalog in 2019 during her 87th birthday celebration at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. He performed a cover of one of her signature hits, “The Pill.”

Darius is now reflecting on the late singer’s legacy with a series of photos from the special night, which capture him sharing a hug and kiss with Loretta backstage and greeting her onstage.

“She was an iconic legend and did things the way she wanted,” Darius says. “I am so blessed to call her a friend. I miss you already @lorettalynnofficial. Love you. And rest now you angel.”

Lynn passed away October 4 at her home in Hurricane Mills, TN. She was 90 years old.

Carly Pearce tributes Loretta Lynn: “One of the greatest there ever will be”

October 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Carly Pearce is reflecting on the impact of Loretta Lynn.

Following Lynn’s passing on October 4 at the age of 90, Carly took to Instagram to honor the legacy of “one of the greatest.” Carly included a musical tribute to the icon, “Dear Miss Loretta” featuring Patty Loveless, on her critically acclaimed album 29: Written in Stone.

Carly debuted “Dear Miss Loretta” during a performance at the Grand Ole Opry in March 2021. After seeing a video of the performance, Loretta left a phone message for Carly saying that she “loved” the song.

“She showed us all how to unapologetically tell the truth. One of the greatest there ever will be,” Carly writes alongside a vintage black-and-white photo of Loretta. “I’ll be singing ‘Dear Miss Loretta’ with a little extra love tonight at the @opry. Now she really is a Honky Tonk Angel.”

Lynn’s family issued a statement this morning saying that she “passed away peacefully” at her ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN.

Billie Eilish teases her second perfume is “eerie and darker and mysterious and wet”

October 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Billie Eilish is gearing up for her second perfume launch, and she says it’s a little more sultry than her first offering.

Speaking with Elle, the singer admitted she was feeling “a lot of pressure” to come up with a follow-up that complimented her first fragrance. “Your second fragrance is always such a big deal,” she revealed, noting she was more excited than nervous about it.

“I wanted to have Eilish No. 2, whatever it was gonna be, be very inspired by Eilish the original, and sort of like a yin and yang. Not even the opposite, but just, like, a very, very different version of it,” she said, adding, “Eilish is very warm and sweet. It’s heavy, it’s really cozy. And [with] Eilish No. 2, I wanted [it] to feel kind of eerie and darker and mysterious and wet.”

So, what will her second fragrance smell like? Billie revealed, “I really wanted it to feel like rain and water and woods and trees and spices. I knew I wanted it to be wet-inspired, and kind of spicy.”

The singer also wanted this new offering to be more gender neutral. “I wanted to make it so that anyone could wear it,” she said. “I wanted it to be a different sibling to Eilish and just feel like the darker, more sultry sibling.”

Billie teased she has something special coming out to celebrate her second fragrance. “I wanted to create a little thing that goes with Eilish No. 2 that really highlights how it feels,” she said. “And I think we did that really well. So when people hear that, then that will go with Eilish No. 2.”

Eilish No. 2 is due out in November.

Alter Bridge declares ”This Is War” with ’Pawns & Kings’ opener

October 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Alter Bridge has premiered a new song called “This Is War,” a track off their upcoming album, Pawns & Kings.

“This Is War” opens Pawns & Kings and seems to set the tone for the record with chanting backing vocals and a galloping guitar riff.

You can listen to “This Is War” now via digital outlets and watch its accompanying lyric video streaming now on YouTube.

Pawns & Kings will be released October 14. It also includes the previously released songs “Silver Tongue,” “Sin After Sin” and the title track.

Alter Bridge will launch a European tour in support of Pawns & Kings in November followed by a U.S. run kicking off January 2023. Mammoth WVH will open for both legs, while Halestorm is also on the bill for the European dates.

Eight-month-old among four family members kidnapped in California

October 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Northern California authorities are searching for four family members, including an 8-month-old girl, who were kidnapped for unknown reasons.

Eight-month-old Aroohi Dheri and her parents — 27-year-old mother Jasleen Kaur and 36-year-old father Jasdeep Singh — were taken against their will from a business in Merced County on Monday, Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke said. The baby’s uncle, 39-year-old uncle Amandeep Singh, was also kidnapped, the sheriff said.

No motive is known, the sheriff said. Merced County is located between San Francisco and Fresno.

Authorities have released images of the unknown kidnapping suspect.

“It’s imperative that we get some information on this. So far, as I know, no contact has been made, no ransom demands, nothing from the suspects,” the sheriff said.

“We’ve got evidence to indicate that the individuals involved in this destroyed evidence in an attempt to cover their tracks,” Warnke said, though the sheriff did not elaborate on the evidence.

“We’ve got detectives out canvassing, we’ve had aircraft out looking for evidence. People are gonna be working 24 hours on this until we get a break in this,” he said. “We’ve got to bring this family home safely.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Merced County Sheriff’s Office at 209-385-7445.

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