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‘The Exorcist’ named the scariest horror movie of all time

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

While it’s not a Halloween movie per se, 1973’s The Exorcist should top your spooky streaming list on the holiday — according to experts, it is the scariest movie ever made.

The website Study Finds pored through reviews of dozens of scary movies from film experts at 10 publications and websites, from Teen Vogue to Rolling Stone to Rotten Tomatoes, and William Friedkin‘s classic came out on top. The fans apparently think so, too: In 2018, a Vudu survey put the film on top of the viewers’ go-to movies for cinematic scares.

The Study Finds compilation put 1978 classic Halloween in second place, with Time Out saying of the Jamie Lee Curtis-led movie, “almost four decades later, it’s still close to flawless.”

2007’s Paranormal Activity was third on the list. The movie that launched a hit franchise was praised for delivering the scares on a low budget. The film “turns a simple haunted house story into 90 minutes of relentless suspense,” according to Rotten Tomatoes.

Stanley Kubrick‘s The Shining ranked fourth, with the 1980 movie praised for both its scary visuals and also its rich symbolism, which is still being analyzed to this day.

Rounding out the top five was the 2014 sequel It Follows. The movie ushered in “the era of what is now called ‘elevated horror,'” according to Vulture, which called the movie “an unforgettable genre flick.”

Survey questions, methodology and results have not been verified or endorsed by ABC News or The Walt Disney Company.

Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney discusses his weight loss journey: “I’m down almost 50 lbs”

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Dan + Shay singer Shay Mooney has been making some major lifestyle changes lately, and fans have noticed.

He hopped on his Instagram Story this week to thank fans “for all your kind words about me looking healthy,” going on to say that he’s been intentionally working to lose weight for about five months now.

His strategy for making a change? “Eating clean/not drinking alcohol and walking 7 miles a day,” the singer continued, according to E! News. “And some weights. That’s it! I completely changed my lifestyle and I’ve never felt better physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Those changes translate to the scale, too. “I’m down almost 50lbs,” Shay noted.

The singer also shared a few family pics on Instagram, including a couple of him standing next to his oldest son, five-year-old Asher. Shay and his wife, Hannah, are also parents to two-year-old Ames, and they’re currently awaiting the arrival of baby number three. The country star couple shared the news of Hannah’s pregnancy back in August.

Drake performs as surprise guest at Lil Wayne’s Lil Weezyana Fest

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Lil Wayne had a special treat for fans attending his Lil Weezyana Fest Saturday in his New Orleans hometown.

As Wayne was performing his headlining set, he asked the audience at Champions Square, “Can you please make some noise for this foreigner? Let’s show him a good time in America.”

The “foreigner” was his Canadian protégé, Drake, who told the crowd, “New Orleans is one of the few cities that shaped my career,” according to Nola.com. Drizzy played an 18-minute set and was joined by his mentor for their 2011 triple-Platinum collabo, “She Will.” Drake then did renditions of “The Motto,” “In My Feelings,” “God’s Plan,” “Nonstop,” “Jimmy Cooks” and “Knife Talk.” He also told a story about how he knew his career had taken off when he saw a man in New Orleans selling bootleg copies of his 2009 mixtape, So Far Gone.

The Toronto rapper also remembered the beginning his career, when Wayne would call him onstage to guest on his 2008 hit “Mrs. Officer.” “I feel like I should have sang ‘Mrs. Officer’ tonight,” Drake said, before performing the first four lines a cappella.

As previously reported, Drake and 21 Savage’s joint album, Her Loss, was scheduled to drop October 28, but was postponed a week because producer Noah “40” Shebib contracted COVID-19. The album is now set to be released Friday.

The Lil Weezyana Fest was originally scheduled for August but was delayed due to “unforeseen circumstances.” In addition to Wayne and Drake, Cam’ron and Rick Ross were among the artists who performed Saturday.

The festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, Travis Scott, Megan Thee Stallion, Meek Mill, Trey Songz, Kash Doll, Saweetie and more took the stage.

‘She-Hulk’ star Tim Roth loses son to rare cancer

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Tim Roth, who was recently seen in Marvel’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, is mourning the loss of his 25-year-old son, Cormack.

Cormack Roth, a musician and composer, had gone public with his battle with stage 3 germ cell cancer nearly a year ago, noting on Instagram that choriocarcinoma “is rare, and it has managed to stay many steps ahead of me no matter what I throw at it.”

He added, “It has taken away half of my hearing, 60 pounds of weight, my confidence, and will continue its murderous path until I can manage to stop it some how, and kill it.” He also noted the disease “hasn’t taken away my will to survive, or my love of making music. It hasn’t taken me down yet.”

In a statement, Tim Roth and his wife, Nikki, and their surviving son, Hunter, described Cormack as “a wild and electric ball of energy” whose “spirit was filled with light and goodness.”

According to Variety, the statement continued, “As wild as he was, Cormac was also the embodiment of kindness. A gentle soul who brought so much happiness and hope to those around him. The grief comes in waves, as do the tears and laughter, when we think of that beautiful boy across the 25 years and 10 months that we knew him. An irrepressible and joyful and wild and wonderful child. Only recently a man. We love him. We will carry him with us wherever we go.”

Imagine Dragons to perform at 2022 American Music Awards

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Imagine Dragons are among the performers for the 2022 American Music Awards.

Dan Reynolds and company will take the AMA stage alongside rapper J.I.D. Their collaborative hit “Enemy” is nominated for Favorite Rock Song.

Imagine Dragons are also up for Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Album with Mercury — Act 1 and Favorite Pop Duo or Group.

Other announced AMA performers include Pink, Carrie Underwood, Tems, Wizkid and Yola.

The 2022 American Music Awards will air November 20 on ABC.

Don McLean, Ray Stevens, Vince Gill among the 2022 Musicians Hall of Fame inductees

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Don McLean is among the 2022 honorees chosen for induction into the Nashville-based Musicians Hall of Fame.

The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum’s Concert and Induction Ceremony, which will be held for the first time since 2019, is scheduled for Tuesday, November 22 at 7 p.m. CT at the historic Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

The “American Pie” legend will be inducted alongside veteran singer/songwriter Ray Stevens, country star and current Eagles touring member Vince Gill and acclaimed country/bluegrass act Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives.

In addition, producer Jim Guercio, best known for his work with Chicago, will be inducted; he’s also set to receive the Producer Award.

The event, which will be hosted by veteran artist Phil Vassar, will feature performances by a number of guest artists, including Steve Miller and country singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell.

A limited number of tickets are now available at Ticketmaster.com.

The ceremony will also pay tribute to Musicians Hall of Fame founder Joe Chambers, who died in September at age 80.

“We’re proud to honor Joe’s legacy by celebrating this year’s inductees with a night of vibrant live music and special performances by legendary musicians,” says Chambers’ widow, Linda.

For more information, visit MusiciansHallofFame.com or call 615-244-3263.

“Where it all began”: Selena Gomez visits Waverly Place in New York City

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Selena Gomez tugged on fans’ heartstrings by stepping onto the very street Alex Russo and her magical siblings lived on the beloved sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place.

Selena starred as Alex on the series, which ran for four seasons on the Disney Channel. She was in New York City recently and decided to take a detour to Manhattan’s Greenwich Village to celebrate the popular show.

“Where it all began,” she captioned the sentimental photo of her staring up at the Waverly Place street sign.

Fans were whipped into a frenzy over what the post could possibly mean. Some fans expressed hope that Selena is hinting at a potential revival or reunion of the show.

The singer has regularly spoken about her fondness for the Disney show and has begun flirting with the idea of a reboot. In June, she spoke with Extra on the red carpet premiere of the new season of Only Murders in the Building about a potential revival.

“Hands down, I would love that,” she remarked.

The fantasy teen sitcom Wizards of Waverly place ran on Disney Channel between October 2007 and 2012. It starred Selena, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin as three siblings who had to master their magic powers or lose them forever.

Disney Channel has rebooted several beloved shows, including The Proud Family, That’s So Raven, Doogie Howser and others. Selena’s Instagram post has fans hoping the Russo siblings will soon reunite for their own spinoff series.

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Def Leppard to play at finale of Formula 1 racing season next month

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Def Leppard recently announced plans for a massive 2023 trek with Mötley Crüe dubbed The World Tour, but the British hard rockers aren’t quite finished performing in 2022 yet.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have joined the lineup of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts, which are held November 17 to November 20 in conjunction with the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race, the final event of the Formula 1 season.

Def Leppard will perform on the final night of the event, Sunday, November 20. The concert series, which will also feature electronic music group Swedish House Mafia and rapper Kendrick Lamar, will be held at Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Earlier this year, Def Leppard teamed up with Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts for the expansive North American trek, The Stadium Tour. The Abu Dhabi concert is the band’s final show scheduled for 2022.

The World Tour kicks off February 18, 2023 in Mexico City and includes shows throughout Latin America and Europe.

Mel B shares details of proposal from boyfriend of three years Rory McPhee: “It was very romantic”

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Melanie “Mel B” Brown is engaged.

During an appearance on Celebrity Googlebox in the U.K., the Spice Girl member confirmed her engagement to her boyfriend of three years, Rory McPhee, E! News reports.

Sharing details of the special moment with the 36-year-old hair stylist, Mel shared, “He said, ‘I love you, you’re my best friend and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.'”

“There were rose petals everywhere, a log fire, a hotel — which was Cliveden. It was very romantic. I love flowers,” Mel added of the moment, which took place in Berkshire.

This will mark the third marriage for Brown. She was previously married to Jimmy Gulzar from 1998 to 2000, and the pair have a daughter, Phoenix Chi, 23. The pop star was also married to Stephen Belafonte from 2007 to 2017, with whom she shares daughter Madison, 10.

Brown is also mom to 15-year-old daughter, Angel Iris, who she shares with Eddie Murphy.

Watch Jack White cover Loretta Lynn at tribute concert to late country icon

October 31, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Jack White performed in honor of Loretta Lynn at a tribute concert to the late country icon Sunday in Nashville.

The White Stripes/The Raconteurs/The Dead Weather rocker took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry House to play Lynn’s “Van Lear Rose,” the title track off her Grammy-winning 2004 album, which White produced.

You can watch official footage of White’s performance streaming now on YouTube.

Lynn died October 4 at age 90. Following the news of her passing, White shared a video statement calling Lynn a “brilliant genius” and “the greatest female singer-songwriter of the 20th century,” adding that she was “like a mother figure” to him.

The tribute concert will air on CMT Wednesday, November 2, and Sunday, November 6, and is set to stream on Paramount+ in 2023.

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