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Pentatonix to help ring in the holiday season with newly announced Christmas tour

September 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Chances are if you stream a Christmas playlist, you’ll hear a few Pentatonix songs. The a capella group knows the holidays are their time to shine, so they’re launching an all-out seasonal spectacular for their next tour.

Pentatonix: A Christmas Spectacular promises to be “their biggest tour and biggest show yet!” The trek spans 22 different arena dates across North America, starting November 17 with a stop in Oakland, California. Other major cities include Denver, Tulsa, Nashville, Jacksonville and more.

The tour wraps December 22 in Uncasville, Connecticut.

“Come celebrate with us as we embark on our BIGGEST CHRISTMAS TOUR EVER!,” the group announced on Instagram, adding they will be supported by their opening act, former The Voice winner Girl Named Tom.

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 23 at 10 a.m. local time on the official Pentatonix website.

That’s not the only surprise from Pentatonix. They are also ready to release a brand-new holiday album called Holidays Around the World on October 28. To celebrate preorders opening on Friday, also on their website, they will drop the new song “Prayers For This World.”

In other happy Pentatonix news, singer Scott Hoying is getting ready to marry partner Mark Manio. The 31-year-old told People all about the proposal.

“I have never met anyone that was so kind and selfless,” Scott said, adding that the beach proposal “was the most nerve-wracking thing that I’ve ever done in my life!”

“Even though Mark and I had talked about [the engagement] a million times, I still put the pressure on myself to make it perfect,” he added, revealing they got their rings from Cartier in New York City last Christmas.

Manio, whom Scott’s dated for five years, inspired his debut solo song, “Mars.”

Garth Brooks says completing the Stadium Tour is like “winning the Super Bowl”

September 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Garth Brooks is reflecting on the success of his Stadium Tour.

Garth has been traveling the world since 2018. He performed for a total audience of three million people and concluded with a five-night stay at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland.

Now that he’s back in the U.S., Garth is reflecting on the fact that despite the challenges of the tour over the past four years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Stadium Tour was a resounding success.

“It’s like winning the Super Bowl. You’re happy, you’re sad. It’s kind of that crash after you’re done,” Garth reflects on the conclusion of the massive trek. “But at the same time, it could have not gone better! Even with the two pandemic shutdowns, it could not have gone better. To finish the Stadium Tour that way? That was big!”

The superstar is looking ahead to the next chapter, which includes receiving the Kris KristoffersonLifetime Achievement Award at the Nashville Songwriter Awards Tuesday night.

Adam Levine denies affair but says he “crossed the line,” was “inappropriate,” “naive and stupid”

September 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Maroon 5‘s Adam Levine is coming clean after an Instagram model alleged she had an affair with him.

The model also said Adam had contacted her and asked if it was O.K. to use her first name as the name of the baby he and wife Behati Prinsloo are expecting — if it’s a boy. She also had receipts: messages from Adam making the bizarre request.

Now, on his Instagram Story, Adam addresses the allegations, writing that he wants to “clear the air.” He then admits, “I used poor judgment in speaking with anyone other than my wife in ANY kind of flirtatious manner. I did not have an affair, nevertheless, I crossed the line during a regrettable period in my life.”

He continues, “In certain instances it became inappropriate; I have addressed that and taken proactive steps to remedy this with my family.”

Noting that the only thing he cares about in the world is “my wife and family,” Adam adds, “To be this naive and stupid enough to risk the only thing that matters to me was the greatest mistake I could ever make. I will never make it again. I take full responsibility. We will get through it. And we will get through it together.”

Adam and Behati have been married since 2014. They have two daughters, Dusty and Gio, and recently announced they were expecting again.

Trisha Yearwood celebrates her birthday with “dream trip” in Ireland

September 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Trisha Yearwood celebrated her birthday in style.

The country legend turned 58 on September 19, celebrating her special day while across the pond in Ireland for husband Garth Brooks‘ handful of shows in Dublin.

Following the performances, Trisha took the time to sightsee, taking in green sweeping hills, a gorgeous ocean view overlooking the mountains, and a whimsical scene in the woods of chairs and a small table made out of trees and moss.

“Ireland, it was a dream of a trip! Thank you for taking us all in like family!! xo,” Trisha captioned an Instagram gallery, along with a green heart and #GARTHinIRELAND.

Back in the U.S., the singer’s animal wellness brand, Trisha Yearwood’s Pet Collection, is honoring the occasion by asking for donations to her dog-focused foundation, Dottie’s Fund.

Paris Hilton offers “big reward” for missing Chihuahua

September 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In what seems as if it could have been a plot from a 1998 straight-to-video movie, one of Paris Hilton‘s prized pooches is missing, and the hotel heiress is leaving no stone unturned to get her back.

“This is so incredibly hard for me to post because I’ve been at a loss of words,” Hilton told her more than 20 million Instagram followers, along with a video of the tiny dog, who can be currently seen in Hilton Hotels commercials with Paris.

“Diamond Baby…has been missing since last Wednesday,” she continued. “I was at a photoshoot and we’re moving houses and one of the movers must have left a door open.”

She added, “My family and friends have been helping me search high and low throughout my entire neighborhood and have gone door to door but we still haven’t found her.”

Paris opened an email address for any “tips or leads” at finddiamondbaby@gmail.com.

“There will be a big reward for her return and NO questions asked,” Hilton pleaded, adding she’s “hired a pet detective, a dog whisperer, a pet psychic and [is] looking into dog finding drones” to help find the pocket pooch.

Christina Aguilera earns 7 Latin Grammy nods

September 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Christina Aguilera earned herself seven Latin Grammy Award nominations on Tuesday, including one for the highly sought-after Album of the Year award.

Christina’s Aguilera, her second all-Spanish album, is up for the aforementioned award and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. She is also vying for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Urban Fusion/Performance for “Pa Mis Muchachas,” her collaboration with Becky G, Nicki Nicole and Nathy Peluso.

Christina faces herself in the Best Urban Fusion/Performance category as her other song “Santo” is nominated as well. The powerhouse singer is also up for Best Regional Song for “Cuando Me Dé la Gana,” a track off her Aguilera album that features Christian Nodal.

The 23rd annual Latin Grammy Awards take place November 17 in Las Vegas.

Speaking of Christina, the hitmaker is teaming with Citi and American Airlines for an intimate performance set for October 6 at LA’s Hollywood Palladium.

“It’s rare to have the opportunity to perform for my fans and connect with them in such an intimate setting,” she said in a statement. “Celebrating Citi and American Airlines’ 35th year of partnership with this unique concert experience is extraordinarily special for me and the fans.”

Citi and AAdvantage card members can buy tickets now on Citi Entertainment’s website. If they can’t make the trek to California, they can watch the show for free on the concert streaming platform Veeps.

Nearly one in four Flint residents may have PTSD after water crisis, study finds

September 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(FLINT, Mich.) — Five years after a water crisis rocked Flint, Michigan, a significant number of residents are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or depression and some may be suffering from both conditions, a new study finds.

Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston surveyed a sample of 1,970 residents aged 18 and older living in Flint, which is 430 miles northwest of Detroit, between 2019 and 2019.

They found that nearly one in four — 24.4% — met the criteria within the past year for PTSD and more than one in five — 22.1% — met criteria for depression. An additional 14% met the criteria for both disorders.

That means among a city of more than 80,000 people, 22,600 Flint residents may have had depression, 25,000 may have had PTSD and 14,300 may have had both.

What’s more, the prevalence of depression and PTSD are about three-fold and five-fold higher than the prevalence among the general U.S. population, respectively.

The Flint water crisis, which lasted from April 2014 to June 2016, occurred after emergency managers appointed by then-Gov. Rick Snyder decided to change to the city’s water supply from Lake Huron and the Detroit River to the Flint River to save costs.

Residents immediately raised concerns about their water quality. The Flint River is highly corrosive to lead plumbing and officials did not apply corrosion inhibitors to the water, resulting in lead being leached from the old pipes.

As a result, tens of thousands of people were exposed to dangerously high levels of lead. There were also outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease — a severe form of pneumonia caused by inhaling Legionella bacteria in small droplets of water or accidentally swallowing water containing the bacteria — that sickened 87 and killed at least 12.

The study found residents who believed the contaminated water harmed their or their family’s health, or had low confidence in public officials, were at higher risk of PTSD and depression. Those with an annual household income of less than $25,000 were also at higher risk.

What’s more only about one-third, or 34.8%, were offered mental health services. Of those offered services, 79.3% used them.

The team did say its study had some limitations, including not accounting for pre-existing mental health conditions and the potential diagnoses not being made through interviews with a psychologist or psychiatrist.

The authors, however, believe people who suffer environmental disasters may require long-term mental health services. Additionally, despite restoring the water supply to Lake Huron and efforts to remove lead from city pipes, the team says mental health services have not matched the need in the community.

“Environmental disasters, such as the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, are potentially traumatic events that may precipitate long-term psychiatric disorders,” they wrote. “The water crisis was associated with acute elevations in mental health problems in the Flint community, but long-term psychiatric sequelae have not yet been evaluated using standardized diagnostic measures.”

The study comes as another city — Jackson, Mississippi — suffers its own water crisis.

Floods in late August caused the city’s main water treatment to fail, leaving all 150,000 without access to clean water for drinking, cooking or cleaning.

ABC News’ Dr. Anna Yegiants contributed to this report.

At least eight people injured in explosion at Chicago apartment building

September 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(CHICAGO) — At least eight people were injured in an explosion at a residential building in Chicago on Tuesday, authorities said.

Of those injured, three are in serious to critical condition, the Chicago Fire Department said.

The “mass casualty” incident occurred at Central and West End avenues in the city’s South Austin neighborhood.

“This is a confirmed explosion but source of explosion not known,” the fire department said.

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— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) September 20, 2022

Six men and two women were taken to hospitals, officials said. Their ages were not immediately clear.

A building adjacent to the site of the explosion was being evacuated, fire officials said.

Video from the scene showed debris strewn across the sidewalk, street and several cars. Windows were blown out of the building, which had extensive damage to its top floor.

Crews for local gas utility Peoples Gas did not smell any gas at the site, a spokesperson for the company said.

“The cause of the incident is unknown, but there is no reason at this point to believe the cause is related to gas or any of our equipment,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Chicago Police Bomb Squad were also responding to investigate, the Chicago Fire Department said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

At least six people injured in explosion at Chicago apartment building

September 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(CHICAGO) — At least six people were injured in an explosion at a residential building in Chicago on Tuesday, authorities said.

Of those injured, three are in serious to critical condition, the Chicago Fire Department said.

The “mass casualty” incident occurred at Central and West End avenues.

“This is a confirmed explosion but source of explosion not known,” the fire department said.

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— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) September 20, 2022

Four men and three women were taken to hospitals, officials said. Their ages were not immediately clear.

A building adjacent to the site of the explosion was being evacuated, fire officials said.

Video from the scene showed debris strewn across the sidewalk, street and several cars. Windows were blown out of the building, which had extensive damage to its top floor.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Royal family releases new photo of Queen Elizabeth II after funeral

September 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(LONDON) — Britain’s royal family released a previously unseen photo of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, following her private burial at the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.

The photo, shared on the royal family’s social media accounts, shows the queen walking through the countryside, holding a walking stick and wearing one of her trademark head scarves.

The photo was captioned with the words, “May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest,” from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

Those are the same words the queen’s eldest son King Charles III used at the end of his first public address following the queen’s death on Sept. 8 at age 96.

“And to my darling Mama, as you begin your last great journey to join my dear late Papa, I want simply to say this: thank you,” Charles said. “Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years. May ‘flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.'”

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The life of the queen, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, was celebrated Monday with a state funeral at Westminster Abbey attended by around 2,000 dignitaries, heads of state and members of the royal family.

The queen’s coffin was lowered into the royal vault in a smaller committal service at Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Chapel following her funeral.

Later Monday evening, Charles and other members of the royal family attended a private burial service for the queen.

Elizabeth was buried next to her husband Prince Philip at the King George VI Memorial Chapel at St. George’s Chapel, where her mother, father and sister are also buried.

The royal family’s period of mourning for the queen will last until Sept. 27, when they will resume official engagements and the flags will be raised to full staff at royal residences once more.

The national period of mourning in the U.K. ended on the day of the queen’s funeral, which was declared a public holiday.

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