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Garth Brooks extends his Thunder Ridge Nature Arena gig from one to three nights

August 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Due to overwhelming ticket demand, Garth Brooks is extending his stay at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, a newly constructed venue at Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge in the Ozarks of Missouri.

Garth was originally planning to give one concert to christen the new venue, but after 55,000 fans snapped up tickets on the on-sale date, he’s booking two more nights in the venue. Garth will now play the venue on September 30, October 1 and October 2.

That three-night stint will be part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Bass Pro, held by the store’s founder, Johnny Morris.

“I couldn’t be happier for Johnny Morris, his story truly is the American tale,” Garth says of the founder-turned-billionaire businessman behind the outdoors-focused retail chain.

In addition to his Thunder Ridge Nature Arena performances, Garth is gearing up to wrap his 2022 Stadium Tour dates with five sold-out nights at Dublin’s Croke Park; his performances there will be taped for a special.

Coheed & Cambria, My Chemical Romance members & more launch new band, L.S. Dunes

August 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Coheed & Cambria‘s Travis Stever and My Chemical Romance‘s Frank Iero have joined a new band called L.S. Dunes.

Along with the two guitarists, the group’s lineup includes Circa Survive vocalist Anthony Green, and bassist Tim Payne and drummer Tucker Rule of Thursday.

The debut L.S. Dunes album is called Past Lives and will be released November 11. You can listen to the first single, “Permanent Rebellion,” now via digital outlets.

L.S. Dunes will make their live debut at Chicago’s Riot Fest in September, which Iero is also playing as part of MCR’s reunion tour. They’ll then play the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California, followed by a U.S. headlining tour kicking off in November.

Here’s the Past Lives track list:

“2022”
“Antibodies”
“Grey Veins”
“Like Forever”
“Blender”
“Past Lives”
“It Takes Time”
“Bombsquad”
“Grifter”
“Permanent Rebellion”
“Sleep Cult”

Harry Styles-inspired book getting a movie adaptation starring Anne Hathaway

August 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A fan-fiction book inspired by Harry Styles is getting the movie treatment with Anne Hathaway.

Entertainment Weekly reports the actress has just been tapped to lead the cast of the Prime Video film adaptation of The Idea of You, based on Robinne Lee‘s 2017 debut novel of the same name.

Hathaway will star as Sophie, a 40-year-old divorced mom who takes her 15-year-old daughter to Coachella. Sophie ends up forming a romantic connection with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of the hottest boy band, August Moon – loosely inspired by One Direction.

Lee previously told Vogue the book was “never supposed to be a book about Harry Styles” and instead described it as “a story about a woman approaching 40 and reclaiming her sexuality and rediscovering herself, just at the point that society traditionally writes women off as desirable and viable and whole.”

The film will be directed by The Big Sick, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and The Dropout helmer Michael Showalter, who will also produce alongside Hathaway and Gabrielle Union. Production begins in October. A release date has not been set.

The Rolling Stones debut restored version of 1967 “We Love You” promo video

August 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

An official music video for The Rolling Stones‘ 1967 U.K. single “We Love You” got its premiere Friday on the ABKCO label’s YouTube channel.

The visual is a restored 4K version of a promotional film that was directed by Peter Whitehead, the filmmaker who directed the 1965 Rolling Stones documentary Charlie Is My Darling Ireland 1965.

The clip features references to the legal troubles The Rolling Stones were experiencing at the time, particularly the February ’67 arrest of Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Jagger’s then-girlfriend, singer/actress Marianne Faithfull, on drug-related charges at Richards’ Redlands residence in Sussex.

During the incident, Faithfull had just come out of a bath and covered herself with an animal fur when the police arrested her. The video includes scenes of a mock trial where Richards portrays a judge who’s wearing a wig made out of rolled-up tabloid newspapers, and Faithfull approaches the bench and presents Keith with an animal fur as evidence.

The film also includes a glimpse at a newspaper headline reporting that Stones guitarist Brian Jones had also been arrested for drug possession in a separate incident. The video is made up mainly of scenes of The Stones working on music in a studio, but it also features footage of the band being mobbed by fans while performing.

“We Love You” was recorded during the summer of 1967 at London’s Olympic Studios and featured guest backing vocals by The Beatles‘ John Lennon and Paul McCartney, as well as piano by lauded session musician Nicky Hopkins. The single reached #8 on the U.K. chart. In the U.S., “We Love You” initially appeared as the B-side of the single “Dandelion,” which peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100.

French Montana celebrates Diamond certification of “Unforgettable”

August 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

French Montana‘s 2017 hit “Unforgettable” is still garnering lots of streams. In fact, it’s now officially certified Diamond. The rapper celebrated the RIAA certification Wednesday night with an intimate dinner, during which he was presented with a plaque commemorating his sale of 10 million units. A video of the moment was shared on HipHopDx’s Twitter account.

“Mannnnn, this aint regular DIAMOND CLUB !” French wrote on Instagram in a post in which he claims he’s the first male artist from the Bronx to achieve this status. “Shoutout to my brother @SwaeLee, and to all the wavy fans!”

“THANK YOU to everyone who played a part,” French continued, shouting out some of those individuals.

“Unforgettable” featuring Swae Lee is the lead single off French’s second studio album, Jungle Rules. The song peaked at #3 on Billboard Hot 100 and sparked the #UnforgettableChallenge. Its video has more than 1.4 billion views on YouTube.

“It was an amazing experience to be a part of,” Epic Records CEO Sylvia Rhone said when presenting French with his plaque. “This doesn’t happen every day. This only happens when you have a special song. It’s a big achievement.”

Michael Bublé releases duet version of “Crazy” with Jon Batiste

August 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Back in March, Michael Bublé appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and performed one of the songs on his new album Higher — a cover of Willie Nelson‘s “Crazy” — as a duet with Colbert’s then-bandleader, Jon Batiste and Batiste’s band, Stay Human. Now, Michael’s released the duet as a single.

The jazzy version of the tune is available now on all streaming platforms.

Stephen Colbert announced August 11 that Jon, who won the Album of the Year Grammy earlier this year for his most recent album We Are, would not be returning to his show as bandleader. Meanwhile, he has another single out: “Sweet,” featuring Pentatonix and Diane Warren.

Michael’s latest single is the title track of “Higher,” co-written by his son Noah, who turns nine on Saturday, August 27. Michael and wife Luisana Lopilato just welcomed their fourth child, daughter Cielo, last week.

Hardy + Lainey Wilson deliver vigilante justice in their sinister “Wait in the Truck” duet, music video

August 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Hardy puts a stop to an instance of domestic violence — and pays a steep price — in his new murder ballad, “Wait in the Truck,” a duet with Lainey Wilson.

The story song follows the two up-and-coming stars as they meet on a dark road in the middle of a thunderstorm. From Lainey’s bruised and bloodied appearance, it’s clear that she’s in trouble, and Hardy knows he’s got to do something about it.

“I didn’t load her down with questions / That girl had been through enough / I just threw it in drive, looked in those eyes / And asked her where she was,” he sings.

In addition to their new song, Hardy and Lainey dropped a music video on Friday that adds a sinister visual component to “Wait in the Truck.” In the clip, Hardy ultimately pays for his crime by going to jail. “It ain’t paradise, it’s true / But it’s a whole hell of a lot better / Than the place I sent him to,” he sings at the end of the song.

“‘Wait in the Truck,’ my next single, is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written — probably the best song I’ve ever written, to be honest,” Hardy says, adding that he hopes the track will open up a discussion for listeners going through domestic violence in their own lives.

“[I’m] excited for the song to give people a platform to maybe speak out about stuff that might be going on in their own homes,” he continues.

Hardy recently announced his four-date Wall to Wall Tour, which is set for December.

If you are affected by abuse and needing support, or know someone who is, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). You can also chat online at thehotline.org or online.rainn.org, respectively.

Aerosmith’s ’50 Years Live!’ concert film series wraps up today with 2016 Mexico City show

August 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The fifth and final installment of Aerosmith‘s five-week archival streaming concert series, 50 Years Live!: From the Aerosmith Vaults, premieres Friday at 3 p.m. ET on the band’s official YouTube channel.

The flick captures the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers performing at Mexico City’s Arena Ciudad de Mexico on October 27, 2016, during their Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble Tour.

The show features a rendition of Aerosmith’s chart-topping 1998 power ballad “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” as well as such classics as “Walk This Way,” “Dream On,” “Sweet Emotion,” “Love in an Elevator,” “Cryin'” and “Rag Doll.” The band also played some select covers, including The Beatles‘ “Come Together” and Rufus Thomas‘ “Walking the Dog.”

As previously reported, the five-part series has been offering a new archival “official bootleg” concert film featuring never-before-seen footage debuting weekly on the band’s YouTube channel. Each flick captures Aerosmith during a different decade.

Meanwhile, Aerosmith is set to begin its 50th anniversary tour next month. The band’s schedule kicks off with a September 4 concert in Bangor, Maine, followed by a September 8 show at Boston’s Fenway Park and two eight-date Las Vegas residencies at the Dolby Live at Park MGM venue. The Vegas engagements run from September 14 to October 5 and November 19 to December 11.

A few weeks back, Aerosmith launched a contest at Tunespeak.com offering fans who watch the 50 Years Live! concert films each week a chance to win two tickets to the band’s Fenway Park show. Those who enter will also have the opportunity to win an Aerosmith T-shirt.

‘WandaVision’ director Matt Shakman reportedly headed toward ‘Fantastic Four’ for Marvel Studios

August 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

While Marvel Studios is characteristically mum so far, The Hollywood Reporter says a 2024 Fantastic Four reboot could have found its director in Matt Shakman, who called the shots on the Emmy-nominated Marvel series WandaVision for Disney+.

Shakman is a veteran of both comedy and epic storytelling, with credits that range from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia to Game of Thrones.

The project is key for the studio, as Fantastic Four — the stretchy genius Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic; The Invisible Woman/Sue Storm; the self-immolating Human Torch/Bobby Storm; and the Hulk-strong and made of stone The Thing/Ben Grimm — are referred to as “Marvel’s First Family” by comic die-hards.

That said, the team that debuted in 1961 has had trouble finding a footing on the big screen: There were a pair of films in the early 2000s, but they weren’t well received by fans — with the exception, by and large, of the performance of eventual Captain America Chris Evans, who played Johnny.

In 2015, then-rights-holder 20th Century Fox tried to reboot the superhero quartet, but the project was beset with problems and was a total failure at the box office.

Disney’s acquisition of Fox brought Fantastic Four under the Marvel Studios umbrella, and studio head Kevin Feige announced in 2020 that a Marvel Cinematic Universe film was on its way with Spider-Man series director Jon Watts at the helm, but he left the project earlier this year.

Fans only recent MCU glimpse of F4 was over the summer, with John Krasinski playing Mr. Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness — but that was understood to be one version of the hero and not necessarily the one we’ll see going forward.

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“Dimebag” Darrell’s longtime guitar tech taking part in Pantera reunion shows

August 26, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The late “Dimebag” Darrell‘s longtime guitar tech, Grady Champion, will be taking part in Pantera‘s upcoming reunion shows.

In an Instagram post, Champion shares that while he won’t be the tech for Zakk Wylde, who’s playing guitar in the reformed metal outfit in place of Dime, he will “run effects and help bring Dime’s tone to the party.”

“The details of the rig and stuff are still to be worked out yet,” Champion says.

Champion also plans to bring some of Dime’s personal gear for Wylde to use, courtesy of Rita Haney, Dime’s longtime partner and trustee of his estate.

Elsewhere in the post, Champion shares his thoughts on Pantera’s reunion, which will feature surviving members Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown, as well as Wylde and Anthrax‘s Charlie Benante in place of drummer Vinnie Paul, Dime’s older brother. Some have criticized Anselmo and Brown for reforming the band and continuing to use the Pantera name without Dime and Vinnie, both of whom have passed away since the group broke up in 2003.

“Anyone that brings up ‘money grab’ has no concept of reality,” Champion says. “How much it takes from people to do this. More dedication that you’ll ever see, tears, all of it. If you want to hate, don’t go, I don’t want to hear it.”

“If you want a Pantera experience, this is it,” he adds. “We’re giving it hell, and going to give it all there is to give. Philip, Rex Brown, Zakk and Char Benante are going to bring it.”

The first Pantera reunion shows are scheduled for this December at Mexico’s Hell & Heaven festival and Slipknot‘s South American Knotfests.

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