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The Doors’ Robby Krieger, Rush’s Alex Lifeson performed together at charity event Monday

October 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Legendary guitarists Robby Krieger of The Doors and Rush‘s Alex Lifeson teamed up to perform at a charity event held Monday at the club Bogie’s in Westlake Village, California.

As reported by Blabbermouth.net and seen in a fan-shot video posted on the Heavy Metal Hill YouTube channel, Krieger and Lifeson played a version of the Santana classic “Evil Ways” with longtime Santana singer Andy Vargas on vocals. Keyboardist Ed Roth, who frequently collaborates with Krieger, also took part in the jam.

The performance was part of the 2022 Medlock-Krieger Golf, Art Show & Guitars event, the latest installment of a multifaceted annual charity fundraiser co-founded by Krieger and his friend Scotty Medlock. This year’s event honored Medlock, who died of cancer last November at the age of 53.

Clips of two other performances from the show were posted on the Heavy Metal Hill YouTube channel, featuring founding Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine and his current group, California Transit Authority, joined by onetime Journey singer Jeff Scott Soto for versions of Chicago’s “25 or 6 to 4” and “Saturday on the Park.”

“I was struggling”: Melissa Villaseñor reveals mental health was behind surprise ‘SNL’ exit

October 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

When it was announced that Melissa Villaseñor would be leaving Saturday Night Live before the show’s current 48th season, it came as a surprise to fans. The actress’s gift for impressions of stars like Dolly Parton and others were popular, so her exit after six seasons was something of a head-scratcher — and came around the time of other high-profile exits, like Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson.

However, in a new interview with The Daily Beast podcast The Last Laugh, Villaseñor revealed it was her decision to walk.

“At the end of the day it was about my mental health,” the comedian and author of the new book Whoops…I’m Awesome says.

She continues, “Last season, I had a couple of panic attacks … I was struggling. I always felt like I was on the edge of a cliff every week. And I was like, ‘I don’t want to be doing that to myself anymore.'”

Villaseñor continued, “And it’s not like the show was mean towards me or anyone. It was just how I handle things. I think I’m an introvert. When I’m in a big group of a lot of amazing people, and everyone’s speaking over everyone else, I think I tend to get small … That’s how I was in high school, too. And so I think that’s what caused it.”

Melissa says it was “super hard” to “part ways” with the show, because she loves SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels and was “so grateful” she got a chance to be part of it. “I shared with them that this was … all I wanted as a kid. So I’m going to carry that forever in my heart, that I got to experience that in my life.”

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ landing on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD November 1

October 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that the biggest film of the year, and of Tom Cruise‘s career, Top Gun: Maverick, will come to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD November 1.

In addition to a high-def presentation of the film, the 4K and Blu releases will come packed with featurettes about the making of the $1.3 billion-grossing film.

Included will be some 110 minutes of bonus content, including how Cruise and his co-stars, including Miles Teller, Glen Powell and Monica Barbaro, and director Joseph Kosinski actually captured the most realistic aerial scenes in Hollywood history.

Also included are videos about Cruise’s passion for flying in real life, as well as music videos for tracks from the film from Lady Gaga and One Republic.

Listen to 1969 Jimi Hendrix performance of “Purple Haze” from the upcoming archival live album

October 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Jimi Hendrix Experience‘s performance of “Purple Haze” from the forthcoming archival live album Jimi Hendrix Experience Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969 has been released as an advance digital track.

In addition, a companion video, featuring a montage of photos of Hendrix and his band taken at the concert, has premiered on Hendrix’s official YouTube channel.

As previously reported, the album, which can be preordered now, will be released November 18 and will be available on CD, as a two-LP vinyl and via digital formats.

The concert, which has never been released in its entirety before, features the group’s original lineup of Hendrix, bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell performing a set that includes classics like “Foxey Lady,” as well as deeper cuts such as “Red House,” “Spanish Castle Magic” and “I Don’t Live Today.”

The show also features Hendrix doing his take on the “Star Spangled Banner” — several months before his historic performance of the national anthem at Woodstock — and an epic 17-minute medley combining “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” with Cream‘s “Sunshine of Your Love.”

One of the main support acts at the Forum concert was Chicago Transit Authority, which would soon shorten its name to Chicago. A new video featuring founding Chicago members Robert Lamm, James Pankow and Lee Loughnane sharing recollections about getting to tour with and open for the Jimi Hendrix Experience has debuted on Hendrix’s YouTube channel.

In the clip, Pankow says of Hendrix and his band’s live performances, “Nobody had the ferocity and the daring that Jimi and his trio had … I’m not so sure that the audience necessarily understood the musicality, but they felt the power. It was overwhelming. It was undeniable.”

Here’s the album’s full track list:

“Intro”
“Tax Free”
“Foxey Lady”
“Red House”
“Spanish Castle Magic”
“Star Spangled Banner”
“Purple Haze”
“I Don’t Live Today”
“Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”
“Sunshine of Your Love”
“Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”

(Chicago video contains uncensored profanity)

Zack de la Rocha guests on new Algiers song, “Irreversible Damage”

October 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Rage Against the Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha guests on a new song from post-punk band Algiers.

The track called “Irreversible Damage” is available now via digital outlets. You can also watch its accompanying visualizer streaming now on YouTube.

“Irreversible Damage” will appear on the upcoming Algiers album Shook, due out February 24, 2023.

De la Rocha’s most frequent studio collaborator in recent years has been Run the Jewels: He guests on the rap duo’s past three albums. In 2016, he announced plans to release a solo album alongside the single “Digging for Windows,” though the record never materialized. Rage, of course, hasn’t released an album since 2000’s Renegades.

The “Killing in the Name” rocker may now have time for more collaborations as he continues to rehab his torn Achilles tendon, which he suffered during Rage’s reunion tour over the summer. The injury has forced Rage to cancel their European tour this year and their 2023 North American dates.

“Little Steven” Van Zandt launches new lines of holistic teas, coffees and other products

October 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt has launched new lines of holistic products, Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary and Wicked Cool Wellness, that include boutique teas and coffees, scented soy candles and uniquely flavored lollipops featuring organic ingredients.

The lines, which Van Zandt launched in partnership with the Wakaya Perfection wellness enterprise, are available now at WickedCoolWellness.com.

The various products utilize a range of Wakaya Perfection’s single-sourced ingredients, including Australian Manuka Honey, Organic Pink Fijian Ginger, Fijian Kava, Fijian and Nicaraguan Turmeric and Peruvian Maca.

In celebration of the launch, a special video introducing the products has premiered on Little Steven’s official YouTube channel. The clip features appearances by Van Zandt; his wife, Maureen; his fellow Sopranos cast members Vinnie Pastore and Sammy Semenza; singer Jessie Wagner; and Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul backing vocalists Tania Jones and Sara Devine.

“I have always demanded the very best from myself and of everyone around me,” says Van Zandt, “and my new wellness brand Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary is no different. These products are the best I can find in the world. So enjoy, be well, and stay focused on the only part of our destinies we totally control — what we choose to put in our bodies.”

Ten percent of the profits from Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary products will be donated to TeachRock.org, an initiative launched by the Van Zandt-founded Rock and Roll Forever Foundation that offers a free arts-integration curriculum to grade school and high school students.

Plans for more Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary products, including brownies and ice cream, will be announced soon.

Season 2 of ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society’ kicks off Wednesday on Disney+

October 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The second season of The Mysterious Benedict Society debuts Wednesday with a two-episode premiere on Disney+. Once again, Veep vet Tony Hale plays the do-gooder, the eccentric Mr. Benedict, and his nefarious twin brother Dr. L.D. Curtain.

Benedict has gathered a new group of talented kids, but the second season sees him and faithful assistant Kristen Schaal‘s Number Two kidnapped, leading the children to call upon their special skills to find their lost comrades.

Hale tells ABC Audio he was excited to see the series return. “It’s really encouraging because what the books bring by Trent Stewart, I just so believe in…the fact that these kids, they don’t have the superpowers,” he says. “Their superpower is their intellect, their creativity and their empathy. And just that idea that everybody has a unique gift and can be a hero. And not to sound cheesy, but the uniqueness of that each child is what they bring to the table. And I love that!”

Season 2 sees some changes, however, Hale explains. “Both Kristen and my characters were kind of thrown for a loop because the guy that we ousted the first season, who is the, quote, bad guy, now all of a sudden, he’s a self-help guru selling happiness. And we’re just like, what?!” he says.

Schaal, who famously voices Louise on Bob’s Burgers, says she gave a lot of autographs out to her young co-stars just for that reason. She also loves what makes Number Two tick. “That character is so fun because she definitely is very efficient, very good at things, which I am not,” she expresses.

She adds of her young colleagues, “They’re so talented and fun and capable…So it’s just been a real pleasure to get to work with them.”

Nickelback returns to the garage in “Those Days” video

October 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Nickelback has premiered the video for “Those Days,” a track off their upcoming album, Get Rollin.’

In keeping with the song’s nostalgic lyrics, the clip finds Chad Kroeger and company returning to the garage to perform “Those Days,” cut with home video footage. You can watch the video streaming now on YouTube.

Get Rollin’, the 10th Nickelback album, will be released November 18. It also includes the lead single “San Quentin.”

Nickelback will play a trio of tour dates in November to celebrate the release of Get Rollin.‘ The shows will mark the Canadian band’s first live performances in three years.

Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition non-profit awarding $2.5 million to entrepreneurs

October 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition non-profit awarding .5 million to entrepreneurs

Pharrell Williams’ non-profit Black Ambition will announce its second annual Black Ambition prize winners at the three-day Mighty Dream Forum in Norfolk, Virginia, kicking off November 1.

The company will award approximately $2.5 million to 31 Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, with the Black Ambition grand prize winner receiving $1 million in funding and the Black Ambition HBCU grand prize winner receiving $250,000.

“We can’t wait to show some of the top business leaders of the world our prize winners and founders and how hard they have worked to bring their ideas and dreams to life,” Pharrell says in a statement.

He adds, “By investing in our Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, we are laying the foundation for more incredible people to have access to the resources they need to change the world.”

Lizzo, BTS, Selena Gomez, Harry Styles and more nominated for 2022 People’s Choice Awards

October 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Selena Gomez, Harry Styles, Lizzo and more are up for a 2022 People’s Choice Award.

The list for Album of 2022 is stacked, with Harry’s House squaring off against Lizzo’s Special, Taylor Swift‘s Midnights, Beyoncé‘s Renaissance and The Weeknd‘s Dawn FM.

Another stacked category is Music Video of 2022, which includes Taylor’s “Anti-Hero,” Harry’s “As It Was,” Charlie Puth‘s “Left and Right” with BTS‘ Jung Kook, Adele‘s “Oh My God,” Selena Gomez and Coldplay‘s “Let Somebody Go,” BLACKPINK‘s “Pink Venom” and BTS’ “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment).”

The Song of 2022 category sees Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” squaring off against Harry’s “As It Was,” Jack Harlow‘s “First Class,” Lady Gaga‘s “Hold My Hand” and Bey’s “Break My Soul.”

Collaboration Song of 2022 pits Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran‘s “Bam Bam” against Elton John‘s “Hold Me Closer” duet with Britney Spears and Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion‘s “Sweetest Pie.”

Lizzo also faces off against Taylor, Gaga and Bey — as well as Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion — in the Female Artist of 2022 category. As for Male Artist of 2022, Harry, Jack, The Weeknd and Charlie all earned nods.

Group of 2022 sees BTS squaring off against 5 Seconds of Summer, BLACKPINK, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, OneRepublic, Panic! At the Disco and Måneskin.

In the category for New Artist of 2022, Dove Cameron, GAYLE, Latto, Lauren Spencer-Smith and Steve Lacy all earned nods.

Harry, BTS, Dua, Ed and Billie Eilish also earned nods for Concert Tour of 2022.

Selena’s Only Murders in the Building is up for Comedy Show of 2022, and she’s nominated for Female TV Star of 2022.

The 2022 People’s Choice Awards air Tuesday, December 6 at 9 p.m. ET on both NBC and E!

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