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Alicia Keys on how she’s working to “evolve the dialogue around beauty”

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

When Alicia Keys launched Keys Soulcare in 2020, she wanted it to be more than just another celebrity beauty brand.

In a new interview with Glossy, the singer and entrepreneur says she was looking to go beyond “just skin deep” — even as far as changing terminology around beauty, opting to call products “offerings” because “it is an offer to join a practice of paying attention to yourself.”

“We’re trying to evolve the dialogue around beauty and even what beauty standards mean, and what [those standards] do to us as humans,” Alcia says. “As women, we get caught up with feeling like we’re supposed to look a certain way or present ourselves a certain way.”

She adds, “It’s powerful to change existing concepts and allow beauty to be on the inside and how you’re fulfilling your soul and spirit. What makes you beautiful is when you are content and self-confident and know yourself.”

The most recent “offerings” for the brand dropped March 2 and include seven new ritual-based products, like an illuminating serum, a cleansing balm, a toner and a body gua sha tool.

Keys says she incorporates little rituals into her everyday life, using “mantras and affirmations” as a form of self-care and teaching her kids to do the same.

“I also love baths and sometimes read while in the tub or relax completely,” she says. “Journaling is another big one for me. [I] will write a stream of consciousness or reflect on what’s happening and how I feel.”

UPSAHL announces debut live album, due out Friday

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

UPSAHL has announced her debut live album, and you won’t have to wait too long to hear it.

The record, aptly titled This Is My First Live Album, will be released this Friday, March 11. It was recorded at Boston’s Brighton Music Hall during UPSAHL’s recent debut U.S. headlining tour.

For a preview of the album, you can check out the set’s performance of the song “Lunatic” streaming now on YouTube.

UPSAHL launched the tour in support of her 2021 debut album, Lady Jesus. She also guested a pair of alternative radio hits: “Happy Endings” with Mike Shinoda and iann dior, and “Palm Reader,” with Dreamers and Big Boi.

If you want to see UPSAHL live and in-person, she’s currently opening for Yungblud‘s U.S. tour, which continues March 8 in Boise, Idaho.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Prog-rock supergroup Asia’s classic self-titled first album celebrates 40th anniversary today

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

1980s prog-rock supergroup Asia released its self-titled debut album 40 years ago today.

While all four band members had plenty of success with their respective previous groups — drummer Carl Palmer with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, guitarist Steve Howe with Yes, singer/bassist John Wetton with King Crimson and U.K., and keyboardist Geoff Downes with The Buggles and Yes — the Asia album was the first #1 album in the U.S. for any of them.

Asia spent nine weeks atop the Billboard 200, and yielded two hit singles — “Heat of the Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell,” which peaked at #4 and #17, respectively, on the Billboard Hot 100. Asia wound up being the best-selling album in the States in 1982.

Palmer tells ABC Audio that he wasn’t surprised that the band members had immediate chemistry, since he, Howe and Wetton already were quite familiar with each other.

“The DNA between Steve and myself [and] John, all very close, you know,” Carl explains. “So from my point of view, it was a natural group…And obviously, Geoffrey, when he came in, having that success with The Buggles and [Yes]…all of that was great…And it worked immediately.”

Palmer says Asia’s success is all the more impressive because prog-rock wasn’t popular on radio during the early ’80s. Carl notes that the band realized that it needed to incorporate more mainstream-rock elements into its music if it wanted to get radio airplay, and it also successfully utilized music videos to promote the group as MTV was such a popular media outlet then.

Palmer says Asia was one of the few albums he recorded that he actually played “back to back several times at home,” noting, that “the melodies [of the hits] were so strong.”

Here’s Asia‘s full track list:

“Heat of the Moment”
“Only Time Will Tell”
“Sole Survivor”
“One Step Closer”
“Time Again”
“Wildest Dreams”
“Without You”
“Cutting It Fine”
“Here Comes the Feeling”

Taylor Tomlinson on using dark humor to tackle tough topics in Netflix special ‘Look At You’

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After her first Netflix special Quarter-Life Crisis was a huge success on Netflix, Taylor Tomlinson is back today with special number two titled Look At You.

Tomlinson tells ABC Audio that this time around she had a lot more control, though it’s control she probably also had on the first special, but just didn’t realize it.

“I didn’t know I got approval on everything,” she says, explaining how her suggestions would be met with a simple, “great, done.”

In Look At You, Tomlinson uses dark humor to tackle some heavy subjects, including losing her mom to cancer at just eight-years-old. She admits that she and her siblings “all had a dark sense of humor about losing our mom because it’s kind of the only way we could deal with it,” however she did insert a few other jokes to make that part of her special “feel lighter.”

“I do like a Taylor Swift joke in there…I do a joke about having a speech impediment growing up,” she shares. “Those are things that I put into that chunk to make it feel lighter.”

Tomlinson also opens up about her recent bipolar diagnosis, even though initially she didn’t want to.

“Initially…I felt ashamed of it, and then I felt ashamed that I was ashamed. Because I have friends who have bipolar or other mental illnesses and you never judge anybody else for it. But then when it’s you, it’s somehow different,” she expresses.

Tough topics aside, Tomlinson’s goal for Look At You is to make people laugh, but if she can help others struggling with mental health issues along the way, that’s a bonus.

“You don’t have to feel like you’re drowning forever because you’re embarrassed that you need a little help in this way,” she says.

One dead after multiple people shot outside Des Moines, Iowa, high school

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(DES MOINES, Iowa) — One teenager is dead and two others remain hospitalized after a shooting Monday afternoon outside a high school in Des Moines, Iowa, police said.

The shooting occurred outside East High School, according to the Des Moines Police Department.

Two female East High School students, ages 16 and 18, were hospitalized in critical condition.

The teenager who died was a 15-year-old boy. He was not a student at the school.

“Unfortunately what happened here today is just another pointless tragedy in our community, people using firearms to settle their differences,” Des Moines Police Chief Dana Wingert said Monday.

The gunfire appears to have come from a passing vehicle, police said.

Police said Monday night that potential suspects have been detained, but no charges have been filed at this time.

“Witnesses are being interviewed, evidence examined, investigative leads followed, and multiple search warrants are being executed,” police said in a news release.

The high school was immediately on lockdown Monday afternoon, but Des Moines Public School District tweeted students were being dismissed on time after police and the school district gave an all-clear.

Couple found stabbed to death in Florida, police search for suspect

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) — Police are searching for a suspect after a married couple was found stabbed to death on the side of the road early Sunday morning in Daytona Beach.

“We will spare no expense and leave no stone unturned in order to solve this case,” Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said in a statement Monday. “I assure you that our detectives are doing all they can to bring justice to the loved ones of these victims.”

Daytona Beach residents Terry Aultman, 48, and Brenda Aultman, 55, were found with multiple stab wounds and lacerations, police said. They were declared dead at the scene.

According to police, they believe the couple was riding their bicycles from Main Street between 1 and 2 a.m. Sunday before they were attacked. Police found them on the corner of Wild Olive and Riverview.

Police said they believe the Aultmans were biking home from Bike Week festivities when the attack happened.

No motive or suspect is known at this time.

Police said they are looking for a man wearing white or light colored pants and potentially a backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Scoreboard roundup — 3/7/22

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Philadelphia 121, Chicago 106
Detroit 113, Atlanta 110 (OT)
Miami 123, Houston 106
Minnesota 124, Portland 81
Dallas 111, Utah 103
San Antonio 117, LA Lakers 110
Denver 131, Golden State 124
New York 131, Sacramento 115

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Florida 6, Buffalo 1
Toronto 5, Columbus 4
Los Angeles 3, Boston 2 (OT)
Colorado 5, NY Islanders 4
Calgary 3, Edmonton 1

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Gonzaga 81, San Francisco 71
Saint Mary’s (Cal.) 75, Santa Clara 72

Backstage at the 57th ACM Awards, Carly Pearce proclaims “the ladies are here to stay”

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Backstage at the 57th ACM Awards at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Monday, reporters gathered in the first in-person press room since the start of the pandemic, while others joined virtually.

Girl power seemed to be the theme of the night, as Female Artist winner Carly Pearce reminded the room that “the ladies are here to stay.”

Lainey Wilson arrived to prove the point with trophies for both New Female Artist and Song of the Year for “Things a Man Oughta Know.”

Single of the Year winner Jason Aldean admitted he was nervous for Carrie Underwood to make her dramatic aerial entrance from above, while Carrie herself revealed she was more than up for the challenge for the performance of their #1 hit, “If I Didn’t Love You.”

Meanwhile, Old Dominion front man Matthew Ramsey confessed five consecutive Group of the Year trophies do make the band anxious about whether their streak can continue. Vocal Duo winners Brothers Osborne reclaimed the title, after relinquishing the crown to Dan + Shay for several years.

New Male Artist Parker McCollum revealed it was the ACM’s decision to have him sing his breakthrough #1, “Pretty Heart,” instead of his current hit, “To Be Loved by You.”

Squash Sibling Rivalry!

March 8, 2022 by John Tesh

Sibling rivalries are a fact of life… Or are they? It turns out, psychologists have identified some simple parenting techniques that are proven to help siblings argue less, and get along much better. Here’s what to keep in mind, according to psychologist Dr. Laurie Kramer, founder of the Family Resiliency Center in Chicago:

First, always praise good behavior. Dr. Kramer says one of the dangers of only speaking up when kids misbehave is it often sends the message that’s the ONLY way to get your attention. But kids need to know you also notice when they play nicely, and help each other out.

Also, when it comes to discipline, avoid comparison statements that seem to pit one child against another. For example: “You’re older, you should know better”… or “She’s smaller, and not as strong as you. Let her have that toy.” Dr. Kramer says comparison statements often make kids feel like rivals, instead of teammates. And if you make exceptions to rules just because someone’s younger, smaller, or weaker, that’ll create resentment that builds over time!

Dr. Kramer says we should also model good behavior for our kids, on how to play fair. Say, by letting the kids see you and your partner take turns sharing the remote, to decide what to watch on TV… or letting them hear you discuss how you’ll share responsibilities, like chores.

Why Do Couples Lie About Money To Each Other?

March 8, 2022 by John Tesh

Couples fight more about money than anything else. So it’s no wonder some couples hide their money issues. For example:

15% of married people have a bank account that they keep hidden from their partner. And 1-in-10 people say they’ve lied to their partner about how much they earn. And another 10% lie about how much they spend. Experts say a lot of couples hide money because they want to spend without being accountable to their spouse. And people lie about what they spend to avoid arguments. But it’s going to come out at some point, and 30% of people surveyed said they felt that hiding purchases or bank accounts was financial infidelity, and they considered that as harmful as having an affair.
Here’s another money truth, which shows just how powerful a motivator it is: A lot of people admit, they would marry someone for their money. To be exact, more than half of all men and women say they’d marry someone they were only “slightly attracted to,” as long as the person had money. Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo says this makes sense because a lot of people think having more money means they’ll have more security. But over time, Dr. Lombardo says money will not make up for deep flaws in a relationship and a lack of love.
Another money issue couples have: Their happiness is influenced by how much money they make. A Cornell University study found that, in general, husbands who earn more money than their wives are more satisfied in their relationship than men who earn the same, or less, than their partners. But when women are the primary breadwinner, they tend to be less satisfied with their relationship. Researchers say this comes from our deep-rooted idea of “traditional” gender roles.

But know this: You’ve gotta get to the heart of your money issues and talk about them. Because a study at Utah State University found that couples who disagree about financial matters once a week are 30% more likely to divorce.

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