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Music notes: Andy Grammer, Katy Perry, Harry Styles, Adam Lambert, Sam Smith and Mariah Carey

September 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Andy Grammer is showing off his new shoes — his daughter shoes. Taking to his Instagram Story, the “Fresh Eyes” singer shared a video of his two little girls clinging to his ankles and giggling while he drags them around the house. Andy notes that, while the shoes are stylish, they do slow you down.

Speaking of daughters, Katy Perry‘s little girl turned 2! Katy and Orlando Bloom celebrated their toddler’s birthday with a multitiered Elmo-themed birthday cake, which they showed off on their Instagram Stories. Daisy’s birthday was August 26.

Harry Styles released a behind-the-scenes look at how he filmed his “Late Night Talking” music video, from him goofing off with the extras to snarling traffic in London while cruising around on a giant metal bed.

Adam Lambert was targeted by a Beverly Hills “bling ring,” and those who robbed his home are heading to court. Daily Mail reports real estate agent Jason Yaselli would have his accomplice, Benjamin Ackerman, steal from the homes once they were listed. In all, they pilfered $5.5 million worth of valuables from their victims. They face up to 31 years in prison.

Sam Smith is teaming up with Kim Petras for a new song, “Unholy,” which launches September 16. Sam said in a release they had “so much fun making” the song, which is about “liberating oneself from the clutches of others’ secrets.”

The ever-fashionable Mariah Carey learned the hard way why wearing heels to an amusement park is a bad idea. Sharing photos of her hanging out with twins Moroccan and Monroe, the hitmaker captioned, “Had the best time at [Ohio’s Cedar Point Amusement Park]! Never again with the heels though!”

Fat Joe to host BET Hip Hop Awards

September 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Fat Joe will be firing up the A-T-L on September 30 as the host of the BET Hip Hop Awards.

“This will be the BIGGEST awards show in history,” the Terror Squad leader said Tuesday in a statement. “It’s truly an honor to host and produce the BET Hip Hop Awards and I can’t thank the entire BET family enough for this opportunity.“

The annual show will be taped at Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta on Friday, September 30. The broadcast will air Tuesday, October 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on BET.

“We’re going to celebrate music, culture and entertainment, honor the biggest and brightest stars in the world, and make this an unforgettable night full of laughs and surprises,” the “Lean Back” rapper continued.

“Fat Joe is hip-hop royalty. He has represented the art form and the Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop, throughout his outstanding musical career,” said BET’s Connie Orlando. “He is a treasured friend of the network, and we’ve loved seeing and supporting his evolution to becoming the superstar he is today.”

“We can’t wait to watch him take the stage with his vivacious energy, standing together with today’s hottest and beloved hip-hop stars,” Orlando added.

The BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 nominations, performers and presenters will be announced at a later date.

Scrub up! ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ invites you to meet the fresh meat in a “Meet the Interns” clip

September 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In a new snippet promoting the upcoming 19th season of Grey’s Anatomy, ABC has released a clip showing Ellen Pompeo‘s Dr. Meredith Grey addressing a new slate of Grey Sloan medical interns.

“Congratulations, you made it,” she tells the five eager new faces. You’ll save lives with this equipment, she says, referring to an operating room — “and you will end them.”

The snippet switches between scenes from the forthcoming season to interviews with executive producer Pompeo and some of the new cast members discussing their characters, who Scott Speedman‘s Dr. Nick refers to as “diamonds in the rough.”

As reported, Adelaide Kane, Alexis Floyd, Harry Shum Jr., Niko Terho and Midori Francis join the cast for the latest installment of the long-running drama.

Incidentally, ABC Audio caught up with Shum, who plays Benson “Blue” Kwan, who told us about his character and how his rounds are going.

About that nickname? “He’s used to winning blue ribbons as a kid, so they gave him that nickname,” the actor explains.

“Throughout his life he’s — very competitive, used to winning. But a tragedy happened in his life that set him back a lot. He has to climb back up this mountain he thinks he deserves to be on.”

He says of all his co-stars, “Along with the new interns, they’re just — they picked a really good bunch … I think they have a skill, not just writing great stories, but at choosing great people to be part of it.”

He likens jumping onto the show to boarding a moving train, “but it’s one of those trains that kind of allow you to onboard pretty easily,” he laughs.

“You have people who’ve done this for a couple of decades, but at the same time, it’s still … feels like the energy is just so high, and everyone is just so energized to keep making this show and how iconic it’s been for so long.”

Carl Palmer launching virtual ELP reunion tour using video of late bandmates

September 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Emerson, Lake & Palmer‘s sole surviving member, drummer Carl Palmer, will resurrect his old band with the help of modern technology for a new U.S. tour this fall.

Palmer, in association with the estates of his late ELP bandmates Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, will launch the Welcome Back My Friends — The Return of Emerson Lake & Palmer Tour on November 18 in Philadelphia.

The trek will feature Palmer performing live onstage with his current group, ELP Legacy, flanked by two huge video screens where digital footage of Emerson and Lake playing in concert will be projected.

“About five years ago I explored the idea of trying to reunite the band using digital holograms,” Palmer explains. “We saw a few shows of other artists but it did not seem like an honest approach.

“Then we realized the film we made of ELP’s sold-out run at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1992 had everything we needed. We were able to use just the camera shots of Keith and Greg, with the sterling audio tracks of their performances, resulting in a combination of film and onstage performance that brings back the magic of ELP.”

The tour currently features 10 confirmed dates and is mapped out through a December 3 show in Akron, Ohio. More shows are expected to be announced soon. Tickets for the Welcome Back My Friends Tour are on sale now at CarlPalmer.com.

You can check out a trailer for the trek now on the YouTube channel of ELP and Carl Palmer’s manager, Bruce Pilato.

Emerson died by suicide in March 2016 at age 71, while Lake passed away in December that year of cancer at age 69.

Palmer also has plans to take part in a 40th anniversary Asia tour in early 2023.

‘The View’ returns for season 26: “It’s going to be one to watch”

September 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The View is officially back for season 26.

The daytime show returned with new episodes – and new permanent co-host, former Trump staffer Alyssa Farah Griffin – on Tuesday. Longtime contributor Ana Navarro also joins as permanent co-host this season.

Returning co-hosts Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin are embracing the changes to the panel and say they can’t wait for the “robust conversations” ahead.

“People think that we don’t want to have anybody here with an opposing position,” Behar tells ABC Audio. “It’s not true. We just don’t want an attack dog, you know, at the table attacking us.”

This season also boasts a lineup of notable guests, kicking off with Hillary and Chelsea Clinton on Wednesday to promote their new Apple TV+ show, Gutsy.

“We’ve got an awesome season ahead,” Griffin says. “So many good guests. It’s a good moment for the show, too, because we’re heading into the midterms. So tons of politics there … It’s going to be one to watch. And I’m so, so honored to be here.”

The View airs at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.

Primary day in Massachusetts sees key GOP race, while Dem candidate could make history

September 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — Tuesday is primary day in Massachusetts, where attention turns to the GOP gubernatorial race between a Donald Trump-backed hopeful and a more “pragmatic” politician as Republicans aim to keep control of the executive office. Polls close at 8 p.m. ET.

With state Attorney General Maura Healey now the presumptive Democratic nominee after clearing the field in her primary, all eyes are on who will face her. Former state Rep. Geoff Diehl, who has the support of Trump, is going up against businessman and political newcomer Chris Doughty for the Republican nomination.

Diehl won the state party’s endorsement earlier this year and has positioned himself as the more conservative choice as well as focusing on issues like infrastructure, expanding housing options and supporting law enforcement. He also cast doubts on the 2020 presidential election, opposed COVID-19 mandates and supported the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Diehl previously ran against Elizabeth Warren in the 2018 Senate race but lost by 24%.

Meanwhile, Doughty has focused on three main areas throughout the primary season: lowering taxes, keeping the statehouse balanced and making Massachusetts more affordable for people to live in. He has described himself as both a “moderate” and as “pragmatic, common sense [and] … fiscally conservative.”

Even though Massachusetts is considered a Democratic stronghold in many ways — it hasn’t voted for a Republican president in nearly 30 years — the state has a long history of electing GOP governors, including an unbroken 16-year stretch from 1991-2007.

The incumbent, Charlie Baker, is widely popular in the state but decided not to seek a third term and has not endorsed either candidate in Tuesday’s primary.

After primaries in Illinois and Maryland, the race is the latest example of Republican voters in blue states having to choose between two different types of conservatives as they hope to either retain control of the governorship or retake it after the last election.

Whoever wins the GOP primary, history could be made in Massachusetts if Healey is victorious in November. If she wins, Healey would be Massachusetts’ first elected female governor and first openly gay governor.

Cardi B and Offset celebrate son Wave’s birthday

September 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Labor Day holiday weekend was very special for Cardi B and Offset as they celebrated their son Wave’s first birthday with a lavish, car-themed party on Sunday.

“MY BIG WAVE IS 1 YEARS OLD TODAY,” the Migos rapper commented as he shared a series of photos and videos, including one clip from the hospital when his son was born. “I LOVE YOU BIG MAN!!”

Offset also posted Instagram Stories featuring Wave and his 4-year-old sister, Kulture.

Cardi shared several photos from the celebration, displaying food stations, elaborate desserts, a DJ, arcade games and more.

“Words can’t describe how this boy came into my life and stole my heart,” the “I Like It Like That” rapper wrote. “Name fits you perfectly… You the Wave!”

Cardi’s sister Hennessy arrived with a customized SUV for her nephew. “Happy birthday WAVE !!! Auntie LOVES YOU,” she wrote alongside a video of the birthday boy enjoying being behind the wheel.

On Monday, Cardi tweeted why she loves spoiling her children.

“I know I can be a little extra when it comes to my kids but I ain’t really had sh** growing up soooo yea imma ball,” she wrote.

Justin Moore is at #1 “With a Woman You Love”

September 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Justin Moore is back on top of the charts.

The Arkansas native is at #1 on country radio this week with his latest single, “With a Woman You Love.” This marks the singer’s 11th #1 hit, preceded by: “We Didn’t Have Much,” “Why We Drink,” “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home,” “Somebody Else Will,” “You Look Like I Need a Drink,” “Lettin’ the Night Roll,” “Til My Last Day,” “Point at You,” “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” and “Small Town USA.”

“I think this song speaks to guys like me, or even my buddies, who used to have a wild side and said they’d never be that guy who does this or that, holding a purse, having a little dog sleep in the bed, etc. Until you find the woman you love, then it all changes. For the better!” Justin described of the song upon its release.

“Woman” is the lead single off the hitmaker’s upcoming seventh studio album. He’s on tour with his headlining Country On It Tour through mid-September.

Here’s why fans think Adele may have secretly married boyfriend Rich Paul

September 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

While Adele has spoken about how much she loves her current boyfriend Rich Paul, she’s denied that she’s either engaged or married to him. But now, eagle-eyed fans are speculating that the two may have secretly gotten hitched, after spotting a telltale clue in her recent Instagram post.

The New York Post reports that fans zeroed in on the third of three photos the singer posted celebrating her Emmy win for her CBS special Adele: One Night Only. It shows her Emmy statuette on a coffee table on top of a stack of books. Next to the stack is what fans have identified as a game of Rummikub, in a customized box that reads, “The Paul’s.”

Since many married couples are referred to as the plural of the man’s last name — like “The Clooneys” — one fan wrote in the comments, “The Paul’s. is you married?”

However, another fan pointed out that grammatically, if they were married, the box should read, “The Pauls,” without an apostrophe “s.” This led another fan to joke, “all that money for a fancy game and a punctuation error.”

Either way, it’s a safe bet that if Adele and Rich do tie the knot, they won’t be telling anyone about it. Adele started calling her former husband Simon Konecki her “husband” in 2017, but she revealed in 2021 that the two didn’t actually marry until 2018.

Report: Demi Lovato taking relationship with Jordan Lutes “slowly”

September 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Demi Lovato isn’t rushing when it comes to their new relationship with Jute$ — real name Jordan Lutes — so the two are taking things slow for the time being.

US Weekly spoke to a source close to the pair, who explained why Demi is dialing things back when it comes to romance. “Demi loves that Jute$ is funny, she is really into his personality and they have a ball together,” the insider spilled. “They were introduced by mutual friends and have been taking it slowly, mainly because Demi’s last relationship ended so tragically.”

As you may recall, Demi began dating and quickly became engaged to actor Max Ehrich. The pair called off the wedding and split up in September 2020 after about half a year of dating.

Demi opened up about their failed relationship in last year’s documentary Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil. “I think I rushed into something that I thought was what I was supposed to do. I realized as time went on that I didn’t actually know the person that I was engaged to,” the Grammy nominee admitted. “We were only together four to five months, and like, honestly, it was false advertising.”

With that in mind, the insider continued, “Demi really likes Jute$ but has been fooled before, so she’s taking her time getting to know him.”

The source adds Demi’s friends approve of Jute$. “She really giggles all the time [when] she’s with him,” the spy explained.

Demi and Jute$ were romantically linked last month following the release of their latest album Holy Fvck.

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