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PSY explains how BTS is achieving his “unfulfilled dreams”

May 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

PSY is proud of BTS‘ success and said their songs are doing what he had originally wished for his 2012 hit, “Gangnam Style.”

NME reports the rapper spoke at a recent press conference promoting his new track “That That,” which features BTS’ Suga, and said the septet achieved the “unfulfilled dreams” he had for his breakthrough track. Looking back at his sudden rise to fame nearly a decade ago, PSY explained, “It was so exhausting at the time of its success [because] the song got popular so it wasn’t a ‘healthy hit.'”

“There are cases where the song increases in popularity and cases when the [artist] increases in popularity, and longevity is that much longer in the latter,” he noted, saying his song’s popularity overshadowed him.

“There were even people who thought my name was ‘Gangnam Style,'” added PSY of when the viral hit broke into Western radio. “Some people overseas who would say ‘Hi, Gangnam Style.'”

The rapper noted BTS and K-pop sensations BLACKPINK are experiencing the “opposite” of what he had. He said both groups have achieved “permanence and persistence.”

PSY noted that he helped pave the way for more Korean acts to follow because, “The wall of American radio is very high because the songs are in a foreign language… Our biggest weapon is YouTube.”

“Gangnam Style” has been viewed nearly 4.5 billion times since it was uploaded in July 2012. PSY’s follow-up single, “Gentleman,” has been viewed over 1.4 billion times.

“I feel very proud that I had a role in being that trigger,” PSY added. “BTS have thanked me for that part several times, so I’m proud of it.” PSY also noted, “I think they’re giving [Korea] a lot of proud moments.”

PSY released his new studio album, PSY 9th, on Friday.

Miranda Lambert still writes sad songs, despite her “Hallmark movie” marriage: “You don’t have to be tortured”

May 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Miranda Lambert’s written her fair share of breakup songs — from the trigger-happy “Kerosene” to the heartbroken “Tinman” — and there’s plenty of lonely, love-gone-wrong material on her new album, Palomino, too.

The difference? This time around, Miranda’s not living what she writes. In 2019, the singer tied the knot with her famously dreamy — and frequently shirtless — former NYPD officer boyfriend, Brendan McLoughlin. Now, the two enjoy a relationship that the singer says is every bit the fairy tale it seems.

“It’s like some kind of Hallmark movie or something,” Miranda admits in the latest installment of CBS Sunday Morning.

“This redneck from Texas meets this, like, beautiful NYPD officer on the street in New York. But it actually happened that way,” she continues.

But as her personal happiness blossomed, Miranda never worried that her art might suffer.

“Sometimes artists live in darkness, and use it for their art, or whatever…but you know, you don’t have to be tortured to be good. You can write a sad song and not have to live every sad song you ever write,” Miranda points out.

“It’s an impossible way to live,” she adds.

Palomino came out on Friday.

“[A] work of art”: Here’s what fans are saying about Pusha T’s chart-topping album, ‘It’s Almost Dry’

May 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NOTE LANGUAGE) It’s been a little over a week since Pusha T dropped his fourth studio album, It’s Almost Dry, and the rapper continues to make headlines with the critically acclaimed project.

Produced by Pharrell Williams and Kanye West, It’s Almost Dry debuts at number one on the Billboard 200 chart today, marking the New York rapper’s first-ever album to land in the top spot.

In response to the popular collection, which boasts features from both Williams and Ye as well as Jay-Z, Lil Uzi Vert and Kid Cudi, fans on social media are praising the 12-track collection, following Charlamagne tha God calling it Pusha’s “best body of work yet.”

One fan tweeted, “.@PUSHA_T u really did it. It’s everything I had hoped for and more. My GOAT,” while another commended the rapper by saying, “PUSHA_T what a work of art man! Great job!”

Another fan pointed out Pusha’s longevity in hip hop, saying, “After a 20+ year career, @PUSHA_T has scored his first #1 album and that speaks to one thing and one thing only…longevity, consistency, and growth.”

Speaking of the album’s production values, one fan wrote, “#ItsAlmostDryhonestly sounds like a non-verbal debate between Kanye West and Pharrell Williams as to who is Pusha T’s best producer. The result? Great f****** music.”

“The Pusha T album is as good as advertised. Laser focused. Zero wasted bars. New flows. Exquisite production,” Chicago blogger Andrew Barber said.

Upon the news of his Billboard 200 number-one debut, Pusha congratulated himself on Twitter, saying, “We all can’t be number 1 at the same time, this week it’s mine…Thank you to all.”

Pusha also recently announced the It’s Almost Dry tour, set to kick off May 29, in Seattle, Washington.

Watch Korn sing Backstreet Boys during video shoot

May 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Korn rocked their bodies (yeah) while making the video for their latest single, “Worst Is on Its Way.”

On their TikTok, the “Freak on a Leash” metallers shared a behind-the-scene clip from the shoot, which features Jonathan Davis and company breaking out into an impromptu rendition of the Backstreet Boys song “I Want It That Way.”

Backstreet’s Nick Carter then responded with his own TikTok, showing him listening to Korn’s rendition while sporting a Hot Topic-esque wig and eyeliner. In the caption, Carter wrote, “Can someone please tell me how to do the hair and makeup?”

The “Worst Is on Its Way” video premiered last month, though sadly no Backstreet covers made it to the final cut.

“Worst Is on Its Way” appears on Korn’s new album, Requiem, which was released this past February. Korn will hit the road in support of Requiem on a co-headlining U.S. tour with Evanescence beginning in August.

Melissa Etheridge to kick off solo residency in New York City

May 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Melissa Etheridge is bringing a special live experience to New York City in the coming weeks.

She’ll present what she’s calling a “solo residency,” Melissa Etheridge: One Woman Band, to City Winery New York on May 31, June 2 and June 3. The shows will feature Melissa giving an up-close and personal look on how she wrote her songs, playing each component in real time.

The set list will include Melissa playing her hits, fan favorites, and songs from her most recent album, One Way Out. According to her website, she also plans to perform this “residency” show at City Winery Boston from June 5 to June 9. Tickets are on sale now.

As previously reported, Melissa is also hosting a destination festival in Mexico called Etheridge Island over Labor Day Weekend.

Watch Lauren Spencer-Smith’s new video for “Flowers”

May 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Lauren Spencer-Smith is out with the video for “Flowers,” her follow-up single to “Fingers Crossed.”

In the video, Lauren narrates the song while we see a young women in a split screen that shows her in an unhappy relationship with one guy, and a happy relationship with another one. In the final line, Lauren delivers the song’s big takeaway: “If there’s anything I’ve learned it’s you should watch yourself/ If it’s hurting you, then leave and go and get some help.”

The song is based on Lauren’s personal experience, and she says in a statement, “When I’m writing I always think about what’s going on in the world. How are people feeling? What are they going to relate to? I want to listen to a song and know what it’s about, that’s why I write with details about my life but always think, how will my fans relate? I want it to feel universal.”

The Canadian singer/songwriter, who’s currently working on her debut project, will perform and present at the Juno Awards — the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys — scheduled for May 15 in Toronto.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

“A teachable moment” — Drew Barrymore apologizes for “making light” of Johnny Depp trial

May 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In a new video posted on her Instagram, Drew Barrymore has apologized to fans who took issue with her goofing on the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial during a segment of her talk show.

The E.T. actress had joked that the “crazy” trial was a “a seven-layer dip of insanity…offering up this information that nobody had to know.”

In her new mea culpa, an emotional Barrymore said, “It has come to my attention that I have offended people with making light of [Depp and Heard] and for that I just want to deeply apologize and appreciate everyone who spoke out.”

Barrymore noted, “This can be a teachable moment for me and how I move forward and how I conduct myself.”

She added, “All I want to do is be a good person, and I very much appreciate the depth of this, and I will grow and change from it.”

As previously reported, Depp is suing Heard for defamation, claiming that a Washington Post op-ed in which she claimed to have been a victim of “sexual abuse” was not only untrue, but devastated his career.

Depp’s testimony detailed the physical and emotional abuse he said he suffered during his 16-month marriage to Heard — including having the tip of his right middle finger severed by a vodka bottle reportedly thrown by Heard. Audio was also heard of the Aquaman actress admitting that she “hit” Depp, and daring him to accuse her publicly of domestic abuse. “[S]ee how many people believe or side with you,” she can be heard taunting.

Online, Barrymore’s critics had voiced their displeasure with her comments, with one saying Drew “didn’t only offend ‘fans’. She basically told male DV [domestic violence] victims that they deserve to be mocked if they come forward.”

Ex-Blue Öyster Cult member Joe Bouchard releases new song, “My Way Is the Highway”; solo album due in June

May 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Former Blue Öyster Cult bassist Joe Bouchard has released a new single titled “My Way Is the Highway” that’s an advance track from his forthcoming solo album, American Rocker.

The song is available now as a digital download and via streaming services, while a companion music video has premiered on the Deko Entertainment label’s official YouTube channel.

“The song ‘My Way Is the Highway’ is a dream of tour destinations while cruising down the coast as the sun sinks into the Pacific Ocean,” Joe explains. “It is powered by the drums of Mickey Curry, and cementing the groove is brother Albert on his iconic cowbell — the original ‘more-cowbell man’! This song makes you want to put the pedal to the metal while you dance to the rocking music of the 70s.”

Curry is best known as Bryan Adams‘ longtime drummer, and he’s also worked with many other famous artists, including Daryl Hall, Cher, Tina Turner, Alice Cooper and The Cult. Albert Bouchard was Blue Öyster Cult’s original drummer, and he and Joe have collaborated on many projects together, including their band Blue Coupe with original Alice Cooper bassist Dennis Dunaway.

American Rocker is an 11-track collection that will be released on June 3. CD copies of the album can be pre-ordered now at Merchbucket.com. Also available are special bundles pairing the CD with a t-shirt and an autographed booklet.

Joe’s upcoming concert schedule includes a July 16 show with Blue Coupe in Sacketts Harbor, New York, and a U.K. tour in August with Albert performing as The Bouchard Brothers.

Here’s American Rocker‘s full track list:

“My Way Is the Highway”
“In the Golden Age”
“Deadly Kisses”
“Love Out of Thin Air”
“Off Season Hotel”
“Hounds of Hell”
“Conspiracy”
“Rocket to Fame”
“The Devil’s in the Details”
“Katherine”
“Hey There Suzi Dear”

Lionel Richie coming home to Alabama to headline The World Games 2022

May 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

As one of the most famous musicians to hail from Alabama, it’s only fitting that Lionel Richie return to his home state for a very special performance in July.

The Tuskegee, Alabama native will headline the closing ceremony of The World Games 2022, which will be held July 17 at Protective Stadium. It’ll mark the first time Lionel’s performed in Alabama in more than 20 years.

The closing ceremony will also feature other Alabama musicians, such as the country group Alabama, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Motown legend Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas, rapper Yung Bleu, and American Idol alums Ruben Studdard, Taylor Hicks and Bo Bice.

Funk legend Bootsy Collins will be the emcee for both the opening and closing ceremonies of The World Games, an international event featuring sports that aren’t part of the Olympic Games, like kickboxing, pool, squash and tug of war. Performers at the opening ceremonies include Sheila E., Tony! Toni! Tone!, Yolanda Adams and Nelly.

‘Doctor Strange’ sequel conjuring up better pre-sales than ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’

May 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness doesn’t open until Friday, but presales for the sequel are already outpacing other hit Marvel movies, Fandango says.

The company announced that the Benedict Cumberbatch sequel, which was previously voted by Fandango users as their most anticipated movie of the summer, is selling five times as many tickets as the 2016 original, Doctor Strange.

Tickets for the upcoming film went on sale April 6, and it has already sold more pre-sale stubs than 2019’s Captain Marvel, 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok and 2017’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

For the record, Captain Marvel went on to earn over a billion bucks at the box office, while Ragnarok made over $850 million worldwide, and the sequel to Guardians made over $860 million.

In polling those who said they wanted to see Madness, Fandango reported that 93% of its users wanted to see the Multiverse expanded more in the sequel; 92% want to see what happened in the MCU after the events of the hit Spider-Man: No Way Home; and 92% were Cumberbatch fans.

Oh, and since the movie is supposedly chock full of cameos, 85% said that they’re staying off social media until they see Multiverse of Madness for themselves.

Marvel Studios is owned by Disney, the parent company of ABC News.

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