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‘The Good Fight’ says goodbye after six seasons

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

It’s the beginning of the end for The Good Fight. The Paramount+ legal drama debuts its final season today.

Christine Baranski has been in this universe for over a decade — first with The Good Wife, and then in all six seasons of The Good Fight, playing the fierce and talented lawyer Diane Lockhart.

Baranski says her time on The Good Fight — which consistently satirized American politics, starting with Donald Trump‘s presidential win — was amazing, explaining to ABC Audio, “What we did was something very original and sometimes outrageous and then sometimes so nuanced…I think it will go down as the best show of our times in terms of reflecting what was going on in these crazy six years.”

The show’s co-creator, Robert King, agrees, noting that he and his wife, Michelle, poured all of their feelings about politics into the show, and with the show ending there will be a void in his life.

“It is going to be very frustrating to not be able, because your instinct, when you see something that outrages you, or ‘Oh my God, that is the stupidest thing, let’s satirize it,'” he says. “Your first instinct is write it. Now we’ll be like, okay, let’s tell our daughter, let’s get her on the phone. We’ll do a little one-act for her of this.”

Michelle seconds that, sharing, “We will react. We just won’t have a TV show to react with.”

As for what can we expect from The Good Fight‘s final season, Robert says, “I think our sense was always that this was going to end with some kind of explosion, because our main title is about explosions…So to honor that does not mean everybody lives on a farm somewhere and starts growing alfalfa.”

(Trailer contains uncensored profanity.)

Kane Brown explains why he’s got a bone to pick with gaming companies that send free consoles to celebs

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

As a country superstar, Kane Brown gets plenty of free stuff from all sorts of companies — and since it’s no secret that he’s a passionate gamer, that includes gaming companies.

But Kane also grew up in a family that didn’t have much money, and back then, he had to scrimp and save for every piece of gaming equipment he got. The irony that he gets free stuff now — even though he can afford to pay for it — isn’t lost on him, the singer tells Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1.

“I had a game system that broke [when] I was 15, 16. Took me forever to get a new one,” Kane recounts. “I used to wrap it in a towel to make it overheat and then I got to play it, right?”

But these days, he’s got no shortage of flashing gaming equipment showing up in his mailbox.

“Now that I do have a little bit of money, they just send them to me with my face on them,” Kane continues. “And I’m like, ‘You don’t have to send it to me — I can buy this.’ And that’s what irritated me is, I couldn’t buy this at this time, and I had to work my butt off to get it and now you’re just sending it to me.”

So, which game does he opt for when he sits down to unwind with some video games?

“I think I’m addicted to [Call of Duty] because I’m good at it. I don’t brag on myself,” Kane jokes.

Live broadcast of Coldplay’s Argentina show to screen in theaters

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Coldplay‘s world tour is coming to the big screen.

A live broadcast of the band’s upcoming concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, will be shown in movie theaters across the globe beginning October 28.

Tickets will go on sale next Thursday, September 15, at 10 a.m. ET. For the full list of participating theaters and all ticket info, visit ColdplayCinema.live.

Coldplay has been touring all year in support of the band’s latest album, 2021’s Music of the Spheres. Following the fall South American run, the tour will head back to Europe in 2023.

Music community reacts to death of Queen Elizabeth II

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Members of the music rock community are sharing their thoughts on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, who died Thursday at age 96. Here are reactions by some veteran artists:

The Rolling Stones: “The Rolling Stones extend their deepest sympathy to the Royal family on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who was a constant presence in their lives as in countless others.”

Mick Jagger: “For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there. In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the Royal family.”

Duran Duran: “Her Majesty the Queen has presided over the UK for longer than any other British monarch. She dedicated her life to the people and set an extraordinary example to the world throughout her reign. She’s seen changes that are beyond what any of us can imagine. She has faced challenges that she has risen to time and again. Her life has been remarkable in so many ways. We will all miss her and are grateful for the incredible service she gave to the people of Great Britain and the countries of the Commonwealth.”

Janet Jackson: “May you Rest In Peace Queen.”

Def Leppard‘s Joe Elliott: “Dignity. If there’s ever one word to describe this wonderful lady & monarch it’s dignity. We will never see the likes of this again. She has transcended eras with good grace and service to her country that is unparalleled anywhere or by anyone. Thank you your Majesty for a lifetime of great memories and leadership.”

Ozzy Osbourne: “I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II.”

Sharon Osbourne: “Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth ll. The embodiment of strength, dignity and unwavering commitment to her vow. May you be at peace beside His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg. Long Live The King.”

Ex-Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach: “RIP #QueenElizabeth a leader who brought the whole world together.”

‘Barbarian’ director Zach Cregger calls stand-out reviews “a dream”

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Zach Cregger, veteran of The Whitest Kids You Know, stepped behind the camera for the first time as the writer and director for the new horror film Barbarian, and he tells ABC Audio the response to the nightmare-inducing film has been “a dream.”

In the movie, which debuts in theaters Friday, Georgina Campbell plays a young woman who finds her rental home has been doubled booked — and the red flags keep piling up from there.

Bill Skarsgård, who played Pennywise the Clown in the It movies, and Justin Long also star.

The movie is already being hailed as a “horror classic” and “brilliant” by critics, scoring a 94% from the aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.

Moviegoers who caught a sneak peek two weeks ago were similarly blown away but vowed online not to spoil the film.

“It’s a dream,” Cregger enthuses. “I mean, it has been universally positive. People are talking about the movie in the way that I maybe in my heart of hearts hoped that they would. And I’m just I’m so excited for the world to be able to watch it.”

Cregger directed the movie but left the creepy coming attraction to the folks at 20th Century Studios, which was for the best, he jokes: “The trailer I would have cut together would not have been as good.”

The filmmaker teases, “It doesn’t spoil the movie. A lot of people think it does.”

“I can promise you it does not … you just can’t predict it from the trailer, I promise!” Cregger vows.

He also adds, “This is the perfect movie for a theater. It’s a roller-coaster ride. And you don’t want to watch a roller-coaster ride on your phone. You want to go to the theme park, and you want to get on the ride, you know?”

Queen’s Roger Taylor releasing live album documenting 2021 UK solo tour

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In October 2021, Queen drummer Roger Taylor toured the U.K. in support of his new latest album, Outsider. A collection of performances from the trek is set to be released on September 30.

The Outsider Tour Live will be available as a two-CD set, as a two-LP package and via digital formats.

The 22-track album includes versions of Queen’s “These Are the Days of Our Lives,” “Rock It (Prime Jive),” “Tenement Funster,” “Under Pressure,” “I’m In Love with My Car” and “Radio Ga Ga,” as well as covers of Led Zeppelin‘s “Rock ‘n’ Roll” and David Bowie‘s “Heroes.”

It also features performances of songs from 2021’s Outsider and Taylor’s earlier solo records. The performances were taken from eight of the 14 concerts Roger played on the trek, including the tour finale in London.

Queen guitarist Brian May made a surprise guest appearance at the show, joining Taylor and his solo band for renditions of Little Richard‘s “Tutti Frutti” and Queen’s “A Kind of Magic,” both of which are on the record.

The Outsider Tour Live can be preordered now. Physical versions, as well as special exclusive bundles, can be purchased at Queen’s online store.

A performance of Taylor’s 1999 solo tune “Surrender,” which includes vocals by his solo band member Tina Keys, has been released as the lead single from the live album via digital services.

Taylor has dedicated the album to the memory of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, referring to him as “My wonderful brother who brought sunshine into all our lives.”

Here’s full track list of the album’s two-CD version:

CD 1
“Strange Frontier” — Live from London
“Tenement Funster” — Live from London
“We’re All Just Trying to Get By” — Live from Plymouth
“A Nation of Haircuts” — Live from Guilford
“These Are the Days of Our Lives” — Live from Norwich
“Up” — Live from Bournemouth
“Gangsters Are Running This World” — Live from Plymouth
“Absolutely Anything” — Live from Norwich
“Surrender” — Live from Bournemouth
“Man On Fire” — Live from London
“Rock It (Prime Jive)” — Live from London
“Under Pressure” — Live from London
“Say It’s Not True” — Live from Bexhill

CD 2
“I’m In Love with My Car” — Live from Guilford
“Outsider” — Live from Plymouth
“More Kicks” — Live from Guilford
“Foreign Sand” — Live from Plymouth
“Tutti Frutti” — Live from London
“A Kind of Magic” — Live from London
“Rock ‘n’ Roll” — Live from Newcastle
“Heroes” — Live from Coventry
“Radio Ga Ga” — Live from Guilford

Elton John mourns the queen: “I will miss her dearly”

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Elton John had a closer relationship with Queen Elizabeth II than most global music stars: not only did she knight him and make a member of the Order of Companions of Honour — two extremely prestigious accolades — he was a bona fide friend of the royal family. It’s no wonder he’s penned an emotional tribute to the late monarch.

On Instagram, Elton writes, “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing. She was an inspiring presence to be around, and led the country through some of our greatest, and darkest, moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth.”

“Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly,” Sir Elton concluded.

Elton recorded a special performance for the queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration in June. He also performed at her Golden Jubilee, marking her 50th year on the throne, and her Diamond Jubilee, when she hit 60 years on the throne.

Elton is said to be close with Princes William and Harry, the sons of his dear friend Princess Diana. Of course, he famously performed at her funeral in 1997; his and Bernie Taupin‘s tribute to her, “Candle In the Wind ’97,” subsequently became the best-selling single of all time.

Watch Wet Leg cover Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit” for BBC Live Lounge

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Wet Leg took a stab at Steve Lacy‘s hit “Bad Habit” during their set on the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.

The “Chaise Longue” duo put a dreamy spin on the track, featuring harmonizing vocals from Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers. You can watch the performance streaming now on YouTube.

The original “Bad Habit” is currently the #2 single on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart.

Wet Leg is currently on tour in the U.S. playing a mixture of headlining dates and festival sets, as well as opening for Florence + the Machine.

Quavo and Takeoff announce their debut duo album

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Quavo and Takeoff, of Migos, have announced their joint debut album, Only Built For Infinity Links, set to drop October 7.

The duo separately announced the news on social media with a teaser video and the caption, “Only Built For Infinity Links album out 10/7.”

The album announcement follows the lead single “Hotel Lobby” and their latest release, “Big Stunna,” featuring Birdman. The duo is also featured on “Party” on DJ Khaled’s #1 album, God Did.

Quavo and Takeoff performed their new music August 27 at the National Battle of the Bands in Houston’s NRG Stadium.

The third member of Migos, Offset, recently shared the solo singles “Code” with Moneybagg Yo and “5 4 3 2 1.”

Queen Elizabeth II, a life onscreen

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In a brief announcement on the Royal Family’s official Twitter, it was confirmed that Queen Elizabeth II has died at age 96.

The longest-reigning monarch in British history, “died peacefully” Thursday at her summer home, Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

In her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II had a ringside seat to history, and as such, has been portrayed on the big and small screen many times during her reign.

In fact, since taking the throne at age 27, the monarch had been immortalized onscreen countless times, according to IMDB, and has appeared as herself in more than 270 productions.

Queen Elizabeth II was portrayed by performers in projects ranging from serious based-on-real life dramas like the Oscar-winning 2010 film The King’s Speech, and 2006’s The Queen, but she’s also been played for laughs, with appearances in 1988’s The Naked Gun and 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember.

Freya Wilson played a fiery young queen-to-be in The King’s Speech.

Helen Mirren won an Oscar for playing the monarch in The Queen.

In the two comedies, the queen was portrayed by lookalike Jeannette Charles.

That said, the queen, herself, had shown a sense of humor over her reign, like when she took part in a skit at the open of the 2012 Olympics in London, alongside Daniel Craig in character as 007. A stand-in for the queen parachuted out of a helicopter along with the super spy to kick off the games.

Elizabeth II was also portrayed in her teen years in 2015’s A Royal Night Out. That film dramatized a legendary true story of the queen-to-be, who had been a truck mechanic and driver for a women’s branch of the British Army during WWII, secretly partying amongst the commoners on VE Day. Sarah Gadon played the celebrating royal in that production.

Most recently, Netflix’s Emmy-winning royal family drama The Crown has seen Elizabeth taking the spotlight, portrayed respectively by actresses Claire Foy and Olivia Colman.

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