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Linda Evangelista thanks supporters after settling CoolSculpting lawsuit

July 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Modeling icon Linda Evangelista posted on Instagram Tuesday evening that she settled her $50 million lawsuit against a company whose cosmetic procedure she claims left her “brutally disfigured.”

Earlier this year, Evangelista went public with the side-effects she suffered as a result of CoolSculpting, a non-invasive method of using cold to shrink fat cells.

However, in the model’s case, she suffered a rare side-effect called aradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH), which saw the fat cells in the affected area swell and harden. The result was fatty deposits she couldn’t diet or exercise away, and are difficult to remedy, even with more invasive plastic surgery.

“I loved being up on the catwalk. Now I dread running into someone I know,” she told People in a feature back in February. “I can’t live like this anymore, in hiding and shame. I just couldn’t live in this pain any longer.”

The details of the settlement with the procedure’s parent company Zeltiq Aesthetics, which she sued in 2021 weren’t released. However, Evangelista noted on Instagram, “I look forward to the next chapter of my life with friends and family, and am happy to put this matter behind me. I am truly grateful for the support I have received from those who have reached out.”

CoolSculpting insisted to People at the time that its FDA-cleared treatment “has been well studied with more than 100 scientific publications and more than 11 million treatments performed worldwide,” and that rare side-effects like PAH are documented in its patient information.

Nine Inch Nails adds new date to fall tour

July 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Nine Inch Nails has added another stop to the band’s fall U.S. headlining tour.

The newly announced show will take place September 13 in Santa Barbara, California. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. PT.

For all ticket info, visit NIN.com.

As previously reported, NIN’s fall tour kicks off with a pair of concerts at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 2 and 3. Trent Reznor and company will also hit Troutdale and Bend, Oregon; Las Vegas, Nevada and Berkeley, California before returning to the Midwest for a hometown show in Cleveland on September 24. All of those dates have already sold out.

You can also catch Nine Inch Nails playing at a number of festivals this fall, including Primavera Sound Los Angeles, Riot Fest and Louder than Life.

Ex-Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora planning to release new album this fall

July 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora is gearing up to release his first new music since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sambora was interviewed earlier this month by Red Carpet News at the 2022 Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards in London, and he revealed, “I have a new record that’s ready to go, and I’ve been kind of holding it through the pandemic. And I’d say in the fall we’re gonna put it out.”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was also asked if he found it difficult not to be able to perform live or play music with other artists because of the health crisis.

“It was interesting for me because it was probably one of the first times there I had a chance to, forcibly, slow it down,” he admitted, noting that the downtime gave him the opportunity to practice a lot and write songs every day.

Sambora added, “I played a lot of piano too. So it was actually a decent time for me because it slowed me down on purpose.”

As for what fans can expect from his new music, Richie said, “I’m very proud of it. I don’t write bad songs anymore…it just doesn’t happen….[I]t’s not hard for me. I’m just lucky that way. And plus, I just write all the time, so it’s like a daily exercise for me.”

He concluded by telling fans, “Get ready, there’s some good stuff coming. I’m sorry it’s been so long, but the pandemic kind of held things up.”

Sambora’s last project was 2018’s Radio Free America, a collaborative album with his then-girlfriend, Australian guitar whiz Orianthi.

Heat wave forecast: Dangerous, triple-digit temps slam much of US as Europe bakes

July 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — A dangerous heat wave is stretching across much of the U.S. with temperatures in the triple digits from the West to the South to the East as sweltering, unrelenting heat continues to slam Europe.

Here’s what to expect Wednesday:

Excessive heat warnings stretch from San Antonio to Tulsa to Memphis, where it’ll feel like 105 to 115 degrees.

Heat advisories extend from Cincinnati, Ohio, to the Mexican border, with the heat feeling like over 100 degrees for this wide swath of the central U.S.

The heat index — what temperature it feels like with humidity — is forecast to skyrocket to a dangerous 108 degrees in Houston, 113 in Dallas and 112 in Little Rock and Memphis.

Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio may reach record highs. The intense heat is also continuing to create a breeding ground for fires in Texas.

In the Northeast, heat advisories stretch from Maryland to northern Vermont.

The heat index is forecast to jump Wednesday to 101 degrees in Philadelphia and 98 degrees in New York City and Washington, D.C.

The heat wave in the Northeast is expected to last through the weekend and may linger into next week.

Meanwhile, in the West, temperatures are expected to climb to 112 in Palm Springs and 113 in Las Vegas.

And in Europe, the United Kingdom on Tuesday reached its highest temperature ever, breaking 40 degrees Celsius for the first time as U.K. officials declared a national emergency and issued unprecedented health warnings.

Tuesday was the busiest day for London’s fire department since World War II, Mayor Sadiq Khan said.

Spain and Portugal have reported more than 1,100 heat-related deaths amid Western Europe’s record-breaking heat wave.

People in Paris and London will feel some relief Wednesday with temperatures falling to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 degrees Fahrenheit respectively.

But the heat Wednesday turns to Spain, Italy and Germany.

Madrid is forecast to reach 99 degrees Fahrenheit, Milan 98 degrees and Berlin a scorching 100 degrees.

Click here for tips to stay safe in the heat.

ABC News’ Kenton Gewecke contributed to this report.

‘Not Just a Girl’: Shania Twain takes the spotlight in a new Netflix documentary, companion album

July 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new documentary coming to Netflix this month will chronicle the life and career of Shania Twain.

From her early days growing up in Canada to her first releases and rise to fame as one of the biggest country stars of the ‘90s, Not Just a Girl: The Highlights will provide in-depth insight into Shania’s pioneering musical career and upcoming new releases.

The film will feature interviews from a bevy of her fellow artists across all genres. DJ Diplo, singer-songwriter Orville Peck, pop-punk star and fellow Canadian Avril Lavigne, country star Kelsea Ballerini and musical legend Lionel Richie are among those who share their thoughts in the documentary.

In tandem with the release of Not Just a Girl, Shania will release a companion album full of her biggest hits. The 18-track collection includes beloved classics like “Man! I Feel Like a Woman,” “You’re Still the One,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and many more.

Not Just a Girl arrives at Netflix on July 26, and the companion album will be available digitally the same day. Physical copies will become available on September 2.

“I feel very excited”: BLACKPINK’s Jennie cast in The Weeknd’s new series ‘The Idol’

July 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

If you thought you spotted BLACKPINK‘s Jennie in the trailer for The Weeknd‘s new HBO series The Idol when it dropped yesterday, you were correct: The K-pop star has been cast in the show, HBO confirmed.

“I found the script very intriguing, so I wanted to be part of the series,” Jennie said of her new gig, according to the Korean news agency Yonhap. “I feel very excited. I’ll work hard, so please watch me with affection.”

It’s not clear which role Jennie will play in the series, which stars Lily-Rose Depp as an aspiring pop singer who has a “complicated relationship” with a self-help guru and cult leader, played by The Weeknd.

According to Variety, Jennie appeared in the TV series The Clash and Castle Einstein, but this will be her big-screen acting debut.

Mo’Nique scores Netflix comedy special

July 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new Netflix comedy special from comedian Mo’Nique is on the way.

The Oscar-winner announced the exciting news in a short video shared to the streamer’s Twitter account.

“Can y’all believe this s***? I done came on home to Netflix,” she joked.

“I’m so excited to share that I’ll be shooting my first Netflix comedy special,” Mo’Nique continued. “Oh, and in case you didn’t hear, I’m also reuniting with my friend, my brother, director Mr. Lee Daniels on the Netflix film The Deliverance.”

“You won’t want to miss either of them, so y’all stay tuned,” she added. “And thank y’all my sweet babies. I love us for real.”

The news comes about a month after Mo’Nique reportedly settled a 2017 lawsuit against Netflix, in which she claimed she was given a “low-ball” offer for a comedy special and then retaliated against when she cried foul. At the time, she leveled claims of race and sex discrimination against the streaming service, claiming the $500,000 she was offered by the streamer paled in comparison to the multi-million deals Netflix gave Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer and others.

Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.

Shania Twain documentary ‘Not Just a Girl’ hits Netflix July 26

July 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Shania Twain‘s journey from a poor upbringing in Canada to the top of the charts is a compelling one, and now it’s being told in a new Netflix documentary, Not Just a Girl, which begins streaming July 26.

The documentary traces Shania’s life, from her childhood in Timmins, Ontario to getting her first record deal in Nashville, and then meeting her future husband, producer Mutt Lange. Together, Shania and Lange wrote and recorded the music that made her a country/pop superstar.

The doc features studio footage from throughout Shania’s career, as well as brand-new interviews with the star herself. Her divorce from Lange, and the period during which she lost her voice, are also covered.

Also detailed by the doc is the making of Shania’s upcoming record Not Just a Girl, which features guest appearances by her pal Lionel Richie, as well as DJ/producer Diplo, masked alt-country star Orville Peck, and fellow Canadian Avril Lavigne, who was hugely influenced by Shania. Peck, Lionel and Diplo also appear in the trailer for the film.

A companion album, Not Just a Girl (The Highlights), will be available July 26 digitally, with physical copies coming September 2. The title track of her new album is included, along with Shania’s biggest hits, including “From This Moment On,” “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” and “That Don’t Impress Me Much.”

Alicia Silverstone celebrates 27th anniversary of ‘Clueless’

July 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Alicia Silverstone is paying tribute to her “bad b****” Clueless character, Cher Horowitz.

It’s been 27 years since the classic coming-of-age teen comedy Clueless was released, and Silverstone took to social media Tuesday to celebrate the mighty milestone.

Set to Latto‘s song “Big Energy,” the 45-year-old actress shared a montage of Cher’s most iconic moments, showcasing the character’s glamorous outfits and charming personality.

“27 years ago, a bad b**** was born,” Silverstone captioned the post. “Happy Anniversary, Cher! #Clueless.”

Clueless, which premiered in 1995, also starred Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Donald Faison and Paul Rudd.

In Brief: Sony’s ‘Madame Web’ delayed, Hugh Jackman gets animated, and more

July 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Sony Pictures has delayed the release of Madame Web by three months, according to Variety. The Spider-Man spinoff will now hit theaters October 6, 2023. The horror sequel Insidious 5 will take its place, arriving in theaters on July 7, 2023. Madame Web stars Dakota Johnson as the titular Marvel character, first introduced in the comics back in 1980. Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced and Tahar Rahim also star in the film from S.J. Johnson, executive producer and lead director of Netflix’s acclaimed Marvel series, Jessica Jones…

Hugh Jackman has joined the cast of Hulu’s upcoming animated comedy series Koala Man, according to Entertainment Weekly. Koala Man follows “a middle-aged dad who’s trying to snuff out petty crime in his sleepy Australian suburb,” according to the outlet. Jackman will voice Big Greg, “a local hotshot and former television personality who happens to be the boss of Koala Man, a.k.a. Kevin, and often takes credit for his heroics.” It’ll mark the Wolverine and Greatest Showman star’s first lead role in an animated series…

The Critics Choice Association on Tuesday announced the 28th Critics Choice Awards will take place at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2023. The ceremony will air live on the CW. The Critics Choice Awards honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement, and have historically been an accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations…

FX has picked up the comedy Breeders for a fourth season, according to Deadline. The series, which takes a realistic and unflinching look at parenthood, stars Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, respectively as Paul and Ally, a couple struggling through raising two young kids while maintaining their relationship and careers. Breeders just wrapped its third season on FX. All seasons are currently available on Hulu…

Inventing Anna‘s Alexis Floyd will be joining cast of the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy as a series regular for its upcoming 19th season, according to Deadline. She’ll play Simone Griffin, “a funny, whip smart, high achieving” new first-year surgical resident at Grey Sloan, who “never wanted to work at Grey Sloan because of a painful personal history with the hospital.” Grey’s Anatomy returns for its 19th season October 6…

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