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Camila Cabello praises Shawn Mendes after ‘Voice’ contestant auditions with his song

September 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Camila Cabello was the only coach to not turn her chair around for aspiring singer Tanner Howe, who auditioned for The Voice on Tuesday night by performing Shawn Mendes‘ “Mercy.”

Camila and Shawn famously dated for two years before calling it in quits in November. Apparently, Howe sounded so much like Shawn, Camila even asked coach Blake Shelton during the audition if her ex was on the stage.

“I thought that was Shawn,” Camila then admitted.

Blake and fellow judges Gwen Stefani and John Legend all turned their chairs for Howe, which led to a slightly awkward moment for the “Havana” singer.

When she pointed out Howe sounds like her ex, he joked that she “does know him best.” Camila agreed, “I know him better than everybody in this room.”

She then revealed why she didn’t turn her chair for him. “I felt like you sounded a little bit too much like him,” she explained. “Obviously, he has an amazing voice [and] I love this song.”

Camila told him she hopes one of her fellow coaches helps him “kind of distinguish yourself.”

Howe was receptive to the Grammy nominee’s advice and promised he will “try and be more unique” going ahead in the future. He chose to join Gwen’s team.

The Voice airs Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC at 8 p.m. ET.

Upcoming David Bowie box set Divine Symmetry delves into rock legend’s ‘Hunky Dory’ era

September 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new archival box set that explores the 12-month period leading up to the arrival of David Bowie‘s classic 1971 album Hunky Dory will be released November 25.

David Bowie: Divine Symmetry, which can be preordered now, features four CDs and one Blu-ray audio disc that include home demos, BBC radio sessions, live performances and studio recordings. The collection boasts 48 previously unreleased tracks and new alternative mixes of songs from Hunky Dory, created by the album’s original co-producer, Ken Scott.

The box set is packaged with two books: a 100-page hardback featuring rare memorabilia and photos and a 60-page book featuring replicas of Bowie’s notebooks from the period that include handwritten lyrics, drawings, recording notes, set lists and more.

Among the many unreleased tunes on Divine Symmetry are songwriting demos of the classic songs “Life on Mars?” and “Changes.”

An alternate version of the Hunky Dory tune “Kooks,” recorded in September 1971 with Spider from Mars guitarist Mick Ronson for the BBC radio show Sounds of the 70s, has been released as an advance digital track.

David Bowie: Divine Symmetry also will be available via digtial formats, while a 12-track vinyl LP featuring selections from the box set will be released February 24, 2023.

Check out more information, including the full track list, at DavidBowie.com.

Giovannie and the Hired Guns premiere new song, “Overrated”

September 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Giovannie and the Hired Guns have premiered a new song called “Overrated.”

The track is available now via digital outlets and will appear on the Hired Guns’ upcoming album, Tejano Punk Boyz, due out October 28.

Tejano Punk Boyz also features Giovannie and company’s breakout single “Ramon Ayala.” The track hit the top five on both Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock and Alternative Airplay charts.

Giovannie and the Hired Guns will launch a U.S. tour in support of the upcoming album October 7 in Cuero, Texas.

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Props and more from ‘The Walking Dead’ hitting the auction block

September 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Some of the most recognizable props from AMC’s The Walking Dead could be yours — for a price.

The network has teamed up with collectibles and memorabilia auction site Goldin for an auction of more than 100 production-used items from the post-apocalyptic series, which is wrapping up next month after 11 seasons.

Some of the items include Lucille, the barbed wire-wrapped bat wielded to deadly effect by Jeffrey Dean Morgan‘s Negan; the katana from Danai Gurira‘s heroine Michonne; and two bloody shirts worn by Andrew Lincoln‘s Rick Grimes in the show’s pilot.

Opening bids for Lucille start at $4,250; the sword starts at $2,300; and Grimes’ sheriff shirt and undershirt start at $2,000.

Also up for grabs is the 1992 Honda Nighthawk 250 motorcycle ridden by fan favorite Norman Reedus‘ Daryl Dixon; the starting price will be $5,000.

Expect them all to fetch a lot more.

Other items include Grimes’ iconic Colt Python pistol, various wardrobe items and even vehicles from the series.

Bidding will begin October 15, so get your piggy banks open.

“As The Walking Dead builds to its epic finale, and before the next chapter of The Walking Dead Universe begins, AMC wanted to celebrate this landmark moment with our millions of fans who have made it all possible,” said Clayton Neuman, VP of Games at AMC. “We are thrilled to partner with Goldin to give our fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take home a piece of this cherished series for themselves.”

The 11th and final season of The Walking Dead wraps up November 20 on AMC.

Ripped from the headlines: Tubi drops trailer to Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial movie

September 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

On Wednesday, Fox’s streaming service Tubi dropped the trailer for Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial, which debuts September 30.

As reported, Parallels star Mark Hapka plays Depp, and his vocal impression of the former Pirates of the Carribbean star is nothing short of uncanny. Megan Davis plays Heard, who found herself not only battling her ex in the defamation trial but the court of public opinion.

“There’s clearly a favorite here,” a journalist says in the snippet.

The coming attraction reveals the movie will focus not just on the headline-grabbing court proceedings but also the couple’s tumultuous relationship that preceded it. Davis is seen popping pills as Heard, and Hapka-as-Depp is shown drinking in a bathroom and later being concerned with the actress acting opposite James Franco. “Are you jealous of him, too?” Heard replies.

Station 19 star Melissa Marty plays Depp’s tenacious — and ultimately victorious — lawyer Camille Vasquez. “This trial? It’s about the truth,” she says in the trailer.

Law & Order True Crime‘s Mary Carrig portrays Heard’s attorney Elaine Bredehoft.

In June, a Virginia jury agreed with the Depp’s legal team that there was “clear and convincing evidence” Heard had defamed him in a Washington Post op-ed in which she described being the victim of domestic and sexual abuse without naming him.

Depp was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, but the latter was capped to $350,000 due to Virginia law.

Heard was awarded $2 million in compensatory damages for statements made by Depp’s former attorney but was awarded no punitive damages.

Lizzo says she’s the first and only person to have played President James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute

September 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Lizzo says she’s officially the only person in the world to have played President James Madison‘s crystal flute, a relic that is over 200 years old.

For a quick refresher, James Madison is one of America’s founding fathers who helped draft and later signed the Constitution. He also served as the fourth president of the United States between 1809 and 1817. French aristocrat Claude Laurent gifted Madison the flute in 1813 to celebrate his second inauguration.

Lizzo played that same flute during her Tuesday night show in Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena.

The Grammy winner shared the moment on Twitter, writing, “NOBODY HAS EVER HEARD THIS FAMOUS CRYSTAL FLUTE BEFORE. NOW YOU HAVE.”

“IM THE FIRST & ONLY PERSON TO EVER PLAY THIS PRESIDENTIAL 200-YEAR-OLD CRYSTAL FLUTE,” she continued and thanked the Library of Congress for the rare, high honor.

In the video, the singer jokes she has to be careful with it because “it’s like playing out of a wine glass.”

Lizzo plays a few notes while shaking her booty then declares, “B****, I just twerked and played James Madison’s crystal flute from the 1800s! We just made history tonight!” She also shouted out the library “for preserving our history and making history freaking cool.”

So, how did this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity happen? Carla Hayden, the librarian of Congress, tweeted out to Lizzo ahead of her show about the institute having “the largest flute collection in the world” and made specific mention of the crystal flute while inviting her to play a couple of them.

Lizzo, a classically trained flutist, obviously only wanted to play one.

The Library believes former first lady Dolley Madison saved the flute during the War of 1812, when British troops torched Washington, D.C.– and the White House — in 1814.

Machine Gun Kelly included on 2022 ‘Time100 Next’ list

September 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Machine Gun Kelly has made Time magazine’s 2022 Time100 Next list.

The annual ranking highlights “100 of the world’s rising stars, who are shaping the future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science and activism, and more.”

As part of MGK’s inclusion, the pop punk queen herself, Avril Lavigne, has written a piece in tribute of the 32-year-old “Bloody Valentine” rocker.

“He’s grown in the most authentic way, starting as a rapper and evolving into one of the biggest rock stars in the world,” Lavigne writes of Kelly. “I have a lot of respect for him and how thoughtful he is with his craft.”

“He’s constantly raising the bar for himself and for the world around him,” the “Sk8er Boi” artist adds. “That attitude can inspire a new generation.”

The 2022 Time100 Next list also includes FINNEAS, who’s tribute is written by singer-songwriter and Eddie Vedder solo band member Glen Hansard, and FKA Twigs, who’s honored by Courtney Love.

The Country Music Association pledges $100k to the Music Health Alliance in remembrance of Naomi Judd

September 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Country Music Association pledges 0k to the Music Health Alliance in remembrance of Naomi Judd

Naomi Judd’s impact continues to make its mark on the country music community even after her death.

The Country Music Association (CMA) has pledged a $100,000 donation to the Music Health Alliance to help further its mission to provide mental health services to music industry members. The pledge comes during September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, and is made in Naomi’s honor.

The Country Music Hall of Famer and one half of legendary duo The Judds died by suicide at the age of 76 following a long and public battle with mental illness. She passed awa on April 30, one day before The Judds were scheduled to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Her daughter and bandmate, Wynonna Judd, gave an emotional speech at the ceremony, which she attended with her sister, actor Ashley Judd.

Before her death, Naomi and Wynonna announced a farewell tour for The Judds; after Naomi died, Wynonna announced that the show would go on, reconfigured as an all-star, all-female onstage party featuring special guests like Kelsea Ballerini, Trisha Yearwood and Ashley McBride.

The tour kicks off this Friday.

Jesse Colin Young shares plans to perform with Steve Miller, his daughter at upcoming shows

September 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Former Youngbloods frontman Jesse Colin Young has three concerts lined up in Northern California in the coming week as part of the veteran folk-rock singer/songwriter’s ongoing tour in support of his 2020 solo album, Highway Troubadour.

The first show will see Young opening for the Steve Miller Band this Friday in Lincoln; the second concert, which takes place Saturday, is a headlining gig in Santa Cruz; and the final performance will be a set at San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival on Sunday.

Jesse tells ABC Audio that his friendship with Steve Miller dates all the way back to 1967, after they’d both relocated to the Bay Area. Young says Steve likely will hit the stage with him in Lincoln to perform The Youngbloods’ classic 1960s hit “Get Together.”

“He loves that song as much as I do, I think,” Jesse maintains.

Joining Young at all of the gigs will be his daughter Jazzy, a singer/songwriter in her own right who recorded a duet version of Cat Stevens‘ “Trouble” with her dad that was released as a single last year.

While Jazzy will sing with Jesse at the end of his sets opening for the Miller Band and at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, Young says his daughter will get to play three of her own tunes during his headlining show.

“[S]he’s so musical and so real in the way she approaches writing about relationships,” Young enthuses.

Meanwhile, Jesse describes his performance at the San Francisco festival, which is a free event at the city’s Golden Gate Park, “a completion of the circle.”

He notes that when The Youngbloods moved to the Bay Area from New York in ’67, one of their early shows was a free performance in the famous park.

Godsmack premieres new single, “Surrender”

September 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Godsmack has premiered a new single called “Surrender.”

The track is the first fresh offering from the “Voodoo” rockers in four years. It follows the group’s 2018 album, When Legends Rise, which spawned the singles “Bulletproof,” “Under Your Scars,” “When Legends Rise” and “Unforgettable,” all of which hit #1 on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

You can listen to “Surrender” now via digital outlets.

Godsmack will play a one-off show in Henderson, Nevada this Friday. They’ll embark on a European tour in October.

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