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Restored 2003 Rolling Stones concert video and companion album, ‘Licked Live in NYC,’ available now

June 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The new archival Rolling Stones concert film and album Licked Live in NYC, which captures a January 2003 show that the British rock legends played at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden, got its release Friday.

The release, which boasts restored video and remastered audio, is available in several formats and configurations, including a DVD/two-CD set, a standard-definition Blu-ray/two-CD set, and a standalone two-CD package and a three-LP white-vinyl set.

The Madison Square Garden performance took place during the band’s 40th anniversary Licks World Tour, and featured The Stones playing a deep set that included classics and gems from throughout their long career. Sheryl Crow joined the band for a rendition of “Honky Tonk Women.”

The film of the concert originally premiered in 2003 as an HBO special and was featured on the multiple-disc Four Flicks DVD set that was issued that same year.

The Licked Live in NYC DVD and Blu-ray include four previously unreleased songs from the Madison Square Garden show, as well as three bonus performances from a concert in Amsterdam that The Stones played during the Licks trek, plus footage from the group’s tour rehearsals in Toronto.

The CDs and LPs also feature the four unreleased tunes from the MSG concert.

Meanwhile, the SD Blu-ray features a 51-minute documentary titled Tip of the Tongue that offers a look at the conception and preparation of the Licks tour, which saw The Rolling Stones playing at three different-sized venues in each metropolitan area they visited.

Here’s the release’s track list:

Intro
“Street Fighting Man”
“Start Me Up”*
“If You Can’t Rock Me”
“Don’t Stop”
“Monkey Man”
“Angie”
“Let It Bleed”
“Midnight Rambler”
“Tumbling Dice”*
“Thru and Thru”
“Happy”
“Gimme Shelter”*
“You Got Me Rocking”
“Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”
“Honky Tonk Women” — with Sheryl Crow
“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”
“It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It)”
“When the Whip Comes Down”
“Brown Sugar”
“Sympathy for the Devil”*
“Jumpin’ Jack Flash”

Bonus Content (DVD and SD Blu-ray only)
Live in Amsterdam
“Star Star”
“I Just Want to Make Love to You”
“Street Fighting Man”

Rehearsals
“Well Well”
“Extreme Western Grip”

SD Blu-ray only
—Tip of the Tongue documentary
—Tip of the Tongue – Boston backstage

* = previously unreleased.

‘Becoming Elizabeth’ cast talks surprising historical moments

June 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Becoming Elizabeth, a new series that chronicles the English monarch’s origin story, premieres Sunday on Starz. Alicia von Rittberg stars as a teenage Elizabeth I, and she and the show’s cast told ABC Audio they were eager to explore a period of history not often portrayed on screen.

“She’s just so wise beyond her years that I think it’s just mind blowing,” von Rittberg says of getting to portray the younger Elizabeth.

Tom Cullen, who plays Elizabeth’s scheming stepfather, Thomas Seymour, argues that although there have been other projects about the final Tudor monarch, this one stands out.

“This is a period of history that I had just no idea about,” he says. “And for me, I couldn’t believe it, because it feels so important to understand one of the most iconic characters that’s ever lived.”

As part of the cast’s deep dive into this mysterious time period, they learned a lot about their characters — including some surprisingly scandalous facts.

Jamie Blackley, who plays Elizabeth’s close friend Robert Dudley, and Jessica Raine, who plays Elizabeth’s stepmother, Queen Catherine, shared what they uncovered.

“Apparently [Dudley] had an insatiable sex drive, and he kept a bottle of lotion by his bed!” Blackley says with a laugh.

Raine says she learned Catherine “was prone to using foul language when she was angry.” “It instantly made me love her even more,” she admits.

Meanwhile Romola Garai, who plays Mary Tudor, learned who her character actually was. “When they originally sent the scripts … I thought that was Mary Queen of Scots!” she says. “Mary Tudor has been sort of slightly ignored by the history books — unfairly — because I think she was a really interesting woman.”

Connecticut woman dies from rare tick-borne virus in 2nd fatality this year in US

June 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — A Connecticut woman has died from the rare tick-borne disease Powassan virus, the state’s Department of Public Health announced.

This is the first fatality recorded in the state and the second in the U.S. this year after a Maine resident died from POWV in April.

According to the DPH, the patient was bitten by a tick and the insect was removed two weeks prior to the onset of symptoms.

The woman, who was in her 90s, first exhibited symptoms in early May including fever, chills, headache, altered mental state, chest pain and nausea, the department said.

She was admitted to a local hospital where her health rapidly deteriorated, according to the DPH.

She “became unresponsive over the next two weeks” and passed away May 17.

After the patient’s death, tests performed by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention laboratory in Fort Collins, Colorado, confirmed she had antibodies to POWV.

POWV is typically spread by black-legged ticks and deer ticks. Most cases in the U.S. occur in the Northeast or Great Lakes regions typically between mid-spring and early fall.

Between 2011 and 2020, CDC data shows 194 cases of POWV were identified, 22 of which resulted in death.

DPH Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani wrote in the release that the virus can be transmitted from tick to human in as little as 15 minutes after the bite, but it can take anywhere from one week to one month before symptoms emerge.

Most patients experience either no symptoms or mild flu-like symptoms, the press release said. But, in severe cases, POWV can cause encephalitis, which is inflammation of brain tissue, or meningitis, which is swelling of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.

According to the DPH, approximately one in every 10 cases of severe illness result in death and around half of patients who survive severe illness report long-term health problems.

There are currently no specific treatments for POWV — aside from helping relieve symptoms — and no vaccines to prevent the disease.

“This incident reminds us that residents need to take actions to prevent tick bites now through the late fall,” Juthani said in a statement. “DPH stresses the use of insect repellent this summer and avoiding high-risk areas, such as tall grass, where ticks may be found.

She added, “It’s also important to check carefully for ticks after being outside which can reduce the chance of you and your family members being infected with this dangerous virus.”

The CDC recommends showering within two hours of having been outdoors to reduce the risk of tickborne disease and to either wash clothes in hot water or tumble dry low to kill any ticks that may have been carried indoors.

This is the second case of POWV reported in Connecticut this year after a man in his 50s fell ill with the disease in late March.

He was hospitalized with central nervous system problems, but was eventually discharged and recovered at home, health officials said.

Maren Morris sings “Hummingbird” with her bassist, fellow new mom Annie Clements on first night of tour

June 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After two years of pandemic cancellations, Maren Morris officially launched her 2022 Humble Quest tour in Raleigh, North Carolina, Thursday night.

After the kickoff show on the tour, she posted a string of photos and video on social media, showcasing the crowd, the set list and a dress made out of shimmering green discs. “Get that coin,” Maren wrote, alongside a snapshot of her modeling the outfit by her trailer.

In one particularly powerful moment during her show, Maren brought her longtime bassist and backing vocalist Annie Clements up to the front of the stage. The two shared a microphone as they sang “Hummingbird,” a song that Maren wrote for her son, Hayes, on the day she found out she was pregnant.

The song choice was especially poignant because Maren and Annie were actually pregnant at the same time: Hayes was born in March 2020, while Annie’s daughter Noura was born that June.

Back when both artists were pregnant, Maren shared her thoughts on the importance of creating work spaces where women didn’t have to choose between starting families and furthering their careers.

“I never wanted my people to have to choose. I think it’s a great conversation to have if you’re an artist that employs women,” she said. “So let’s shred for 90 minutes and then go rock these babes to sleep on the bus with a glass of wine.”

It may be a couple years later than planned, but those dreams are finally becoming a reality: Hayes is on tour with her this year.

Here’s how to eat like Brett Eldredge in Nashville for CMA Fest

June 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Brett Eldredge is treating fans to a hot dog while they’re in town for CMA Fest this weekend. The singer’s partnering with beloved local hot dog joint Daddy’s Dogs in celebration of his forthcoming new album, Songs About You, which drops June 17.

Brett hails from Illinois, so naturally his special hot dog is a Chicago-style dog, complete with onions, a dill pickle and tomato wedges.

You can catch the singer — and his hot dog — at various stops around town all weekend. On Friday, he’s hosting a Songs About You album premiere event at 4:30 p.m. at Skydeck at 5th and Broadway.

Ahead of release day, Brett’s shared several songs off the new project, including the sultry “Wait Up For Me” and the self-confident “I Feel Fine,” as well as the title track. He’s also going on tour starting June 19, just two days after the album comes out, and the trek will last until late September.

Virtual avatars? Nick Lachey weighs in on future of live performances

June 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Nick Lachey is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his band, 98 Degrees, this summer and has seen how technology has evolved and enhanced live performances over the years. He saw that in action judging the music competition show Alter Ego, which had contestants perform through their virtual avatars.

ABC Audio asked him if avatars are the future of performing live.

“I think it’s next for some,” he agreed. “Some of our biggest influencers in the world are actually computer generated avatars,” Nick noted. “[An avatar] allows an artist to feel like they can express themselves creatively in ways that they maybe felt handcuffed to do in the past.”

With Alter Ego, contestants from all walks of life create their a virtual avatar to perform on stage as they control it from backstage using a special motion capture bodysuit during their performances.

“I’m all about discovering talent and creativity,” Nick said of the show’s unique way of discovering new voices that otherwise were not given the chance to shine. “If this technology provides that opportunity for someone, I think that’s amazing. I think we should embrace that.”

The “Hardest Thing” singer noted that an avatar can provide “an opportunity, a platform, if you wanted to take your career in that direction,” especially for those who are “paralyzed by” stage fright. Nick said the avatars can help certain people “circumvent” their stage fright and “present their amazing talent to the world.”

So, would Nick ever use one? “I love being onstage. I actually enjoy the anxiety, the butterflies. I would never want to have my career go in that direction because I enjoy the live performance element of it.”

Alter Ego is now streaming on Hulu.

Leah Remini replacing Matthew Morrison at ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ following “inappropriate” messages

June 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Fox announced Friday that former King of Queens star, and former Dancing with the Stars guest judge, Leah Remini is replacing Matthew Morrison on So You Think You Can Dance.

As reported, the Glee alum was reportedly terminated from the program following a network investigation into allegations he sent “inappropriate” messages to a contestant.

Fox made no mention of Morrison in the announcement, noting only that actress and author Remini will join fellow judges Stephen “tWitch” Boss and JoJo Siwa, and host Cat Deeley, beginning with the show’s 300th episode, airing Wednesday, June 15.

In a statement, a “thrilled” Remini said, “I look forward to guiding these incredibly talented artists through this competition as a fan of the show and a great admirer of dancers. I can’t wait to see the artistry that the contestants bring to the stage!”

Incidentally, Remini is besties with a very famous dancer: former In Living Color “Fly Girl”-turned recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez.

People insists Morrison was fired after he “crossed the line” with “flirty” messages to the unknown contestant that made her feel uncomfortable.

For his part, Morrison insisted last Friday on Instagram that he only sent a single message to the contestant, regarding a possible job as a choreographer. He called the accusations from the contestant “blatantly untrue.”

Justin Bieber shares update about his health: “There’s full paralysis on this side of my face”

June 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Justin Bieber is letting fans know why he had to postpone a series of concerts recently, revealing he has Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

“It is from this virus that attacks the nerve in my ear and my facial nerves. It has caused my face to have paralysis,” he explained in a tired, low voice. He showed how it has affected the right side of his face in an Instagram video. “This eye is not blinking. I can’t smile on this side of my face. This nostril will not move. So there’s full paralysis on this side of my face.”

The Grammy winner had a message for fans who feel “frustrated” that he had to postpone his tour. “I’m just physically not capable of doing them. This is pretty serious … I wish this wasn’t the case,” Justin said. “I hope you guys understand.”

The singer assured fans he’s using this time to rest and recover, “So that I may do what I was born to do.” He also revealed he is doing “all these facial exercises” so that he can get his “face back to normal.”

Justin said he doesn’t know when he will be recovered enough to resume his tour and thanked fans in advance for their patience. “It’s gonna be OK,” he encouraged. “I have hope and I trust God and I trust that it’s all for a reason and I’m not sure what that is right now.”

Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by the chickenpox virus, which continues to lay dormant in a person after initial infection and can reactivate as a shingles rash, according to the Mayo Clinic. The syndrome is caused when a shingles rash, which can be painful, breaks out near one’s ear. It can trigger facial paralysis and hearing loss.

Zac Brown Band announce deluxe version of The Comeback, including a Blake Shelton feature

June 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Zac Brown Band’s The Comeback album is coming back in deluxe form: They just announced that the new deluxe edition will be out this fall and will feature a host of guest spots from their fellow country stars.

One of those collaborations is with Blake Shelton, who is appearing on a new version of “Out in the Middle,” ZBB’s current single. The duet version of the song will be out June 22, ahead of the deluxe album’s release day.

“The Comeback is the best album we’ve ever made, and to rerecord a few tracks with some musical legends was such an honor,” the group says in a statement. “Blake Shelton is a country music powerhouse and sharing ‘Out in the Middle’ with him, a song that represents our Southern roots and country pride, is absolutely unreal.”

“I’ve always been a big fan of Zac as an artist and especially as a songwriter,” Blake adds. “This song in particular really resonated with me. It reminds me of where I was raised and where I come from — out in the middle!”

Preorders for the deluxe version of The Comeback start July 15.

Capella Grey and Ty Dolla $ign link on new summer song “OT”

June 10, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After the success of his viral 2021 hit “Gyalis,” and its remixes with Chlöe Bailey and Chris Brown with Popcaan, Bronx, New York, rapper Capella Grey is back with another potential hit record.

In a linkup with the “bop” king, Ty Dolla $ign, Capella dropped off his latest track, “OT,” and it’s already firming up to be a song of the summer.

On the new track, the duo team up to discuss why they’d never take a girl “OT,” which is slang for “out of town.” They say there’s already women out of town to choose from and they don’t want to be tied down for the summer.

“Why would I take a shorty OT? There’s already shorties OT, uh / Why would I bring sand to the beach? When they’re all on me and they’re all OD / Freak she wan’ freak, she callin’ that Birkin, she can’t believe she seein’ me in person / My first time in your city.”

The new collaboration follows Capella’s energetic dance track “Sas Crise,” featuring Alayzha Sky & Ghost. Many fans hope “OT” and the other songs the singer’s recently dropped are signs that a full album is on the way.

Ty Dolla $ign recently told ABC Audio why he thinks he’s a popular go-to feature for other hip-hop artists. “Because I play my instrument very well,” he said. “And I feel like it’s one of the hottest instruments of these times.”

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