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Carlos Santana documentary being filmed; Santana extends Las Vegas residency

May 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

An in-depth documentary about the life of rock-guitar legend Carlos Santana is currently in the works and is being directed by Emmy-winning Mexican American filmmaker Rudy Valdez.

The as-yet-untitled film will examine Santana’s life and musical journey from a teenage street musician to leading a world famous and Grammy-winning rock band. The movie will feature previously unseen archival film footage and and unheard songs.

The film is being produced by Imagine Documentaries in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment. Imagine co-founders Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are executive producing the project.

“I am honored and grateful to have partnered with Imagine Documentaries and Sony Music to bring my story to light,” Santana says, noting that his story “is one of triumph and adventurousness.”

He adds, “The intentionality of this film is to touch people’s hearts and to inspire people to reconnect with their own light that they may ignite blessings and miracles.”

Meanwhile, Imagine executive Justin Wilkes says, “We’re thrilled that Carlos has entrusted us with bringing his incredibly inspirational story to life in this film. He is one of the greatest musicians of all time, and throughout his career, Santana has unapologetically broken down borders and reinvented a tone universally celebrated across the globe.”

In other news, the 10th anniversary of the start of Santana’s first Las Vegas residency show at the House of Blues was celebrated on Wednesday with a ceremony at the venue.

At the event, the 74-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was presented with the Las Vegas Icon Award by county commissioner Justin Jones. Santana’s manager, Michael Vrionis, announced that Santana had signed a multiyear extension to his House of Blues residency.

Entire Buffalo community ‘terrorized’ over mass shooting: AG Garland

May 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday announced the Justice Department is taking action to combat hate crimes through the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, mentioning how last weekend’s mass shooting in Buffalo is being investigated as such a crime.

DOJ is investigating whether the shooter who gunned down 10 Black people last Saturday at a Buffalo supermarket targeted the victims because of their race.

Garland told an audience that included Black and Asian community leaders that “an entire community was terrorized.”

“Last weekend’s attack was a painful reminder of the singular impact that hate crimes have not only on individuals but on entire communities,” he said. “They bring immediate devastation. They inflict lasting fear,” he continued.

“We are employing every resource we have to ensure accountability for this terrible attack, to ensure justice for grieving families and provide support for the community,” he said.

Garland pledged to use “every available tool” to investigate hate crimes overall, saying they are “evolving” and that federal prosecutors must evolve strategies to combat them.

DOJ is required to do so by congressional mandate in the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.

“No one in America should fear violence because of who they are,” Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said. “This department will not tolerate any form of terrorism, hate based violence or unlawful discrimination.”

DOJ says they are partnering with the Department of Health and Human Services to lay out steps “law enforcement, government officials, community based organizations and others can take to raise awareness of increased hate crimes and incidents, and to use this increased awareness as a tool for prevention and response,” according to a Justice Department official who briefed reporters on Thursday.

One example, the DOJ official said, was addressing the need for language and cultural competency when engaging with communities affected by hate crimes

Garland also announced grant solicitations “including to programs established under the new Hire No Hate Act to support states to create state run hate crime reporting hotline and to support increased law enforcement reporting to the National Incident based Reporting System.”

On the same day as Garland’s announcement, leaders from the NAACP were set to meet with him, and they released a two-page plan to stop another mass shooting.

“We’re focused on preventing the next attack. We need to act. Democracy and white supremacy cannot coexist and will never coexist,” NAACP President Derrick Johnson said in a statement. “It’s one or the other. We’re fighting for democracy.”

An NAACP source told ABC News the “spread of white supremacy across social media platforms” would be a main topic of discussion.

ABC News’ Beatrice Peterson contributed to this report.

Buffalo Response Plan by ABC News Politics

Oliver Tree releases new song “I Hate You,” announces US tour

May 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Oliver Tree has premiered a new song called “I Hate You.”

As its title suggests, the track isn’t exactly subtle, with lyrics including “I hate you/You’re the worst best friend I ever had/So thank you/’Cause nothing else could be that bad.”

You can listen to “I Hate You” now via digital outlets. Its accompanying lyric video is streaming now on YouTube.

“I Hate You” follows Tree’s new album Cowboy Tears, which just dropped last February. The record includes the single “Cowboys Don’t Cry.”

In other news, Tree has announced a U.S. headlining tour in support of Cowboy Tears. The outing kicks off August 4 in San Diego and will travel across the country before wrapping up on October 1 in Santa Cruz, California.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit OliverTreeMusic.com.

Madonna accused of violating community guidelines, blocked from Instagram Live

May 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Have Madonna‘s controversial Instagram posts finally caught up to her?

The Queen of Pop posted a video on Friday showing her and DJ Sickick, her partner on her latest “Frozen” remix, attempting to go live on Instagram Thursday night to talk about the track. But when she hits the button, a note pops up saying, “Blocked from sharing live videos” due to “going against community guidelines.”

“What the f**k? What’s happening?” Madonna asks. Wondering if it’s because she’s showing too much of her body, she then jokes, “I’ve never worn so many clothes in my life!”

When someone points out that the block is due to Instagram’s desire to “continue to be an authentic and safe place for inspiration and expression,” Madonna — whose whole brand is basically about authenticity and free expression — responds, “I’m speechless.”

In her Instagram Story, Madonna then apologized to fans, saying, “I’m sorry to let everybody down. I was really looking forward to this.” She also pondered what caused the block, noting that Instagram is being “really mysterious.”

“They’re not giving me a reason,” she says. “It’s like a bureaucracy inside of a computer.” She then comments that she hasn’t posted “anything crazy” on Instagram, “not this week anyways.”

That leads her to wonder if it’s a “delayed reaction” to the NFTs she posted last week. Those NFTs — collectible digital artwork she created for charity — featured graphic, 3D digital images of her fully nude, including genitalia, giving birth to trees and butterflies.

As for the new “Frozen on Fire” remix, it’s out now, and features new vocals and a new verse. It’s the fourth iteration of the song since Sickick first remixed it for TikTok last year.

(Video features uncensored profanity.)

NMF: Dreezy & Hit-Boy, Nick Cannon, Maverick City Music and more

May 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

From hot hip-hop collabs to albums by TV entertainers and gospel hits, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest & greatest in music.

—Dreezy & Hit-Boy, HitGirl — The Chicago MC joined forces with the Grammy-winning producer to deliver the highly anticipated 10-track project with features from Jeremih, Coi Leray, Ink & Future.

—Nick Cannon, The Explicit Tape: Raw&B — The TV host returns to music with his first full project since White People Party Music in 2014. As noted in the title, the explicit 14-track project boasts features from fellow R&B stars Brandy, K. Michelle and Jacquees.

—The Walls Group, “Crazy” — This rising gospel group of four siblings from Texas released their latest single, “crazy.” They recently performed the upbeat, energetic track at the 2022 Trumpet Awards.

—Quavo & Takeoff, “Hotel Lobby” — It’s Migos minus one-third of its members, Offset. The uncle-nephew duo released their first collaboration, produced by Murda Beatz, under the new moniker Unc and Phew.

—Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin ft. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, “Kingdom” — It’s the first single off the upcoming Kingdom Book One album expected June 17, which will follow the Kingdom Tour set to kick off June 1 in Miami.

Hits in Heavy Rotation

—Lil Baby, “In A Minute“

—Post Malone & Roddy Ricch, “Cooped Up“

—BLXST, “About You“

—Bobby Shmurda, “They Don’t Know“

—Mary J. Blige ft. Anderson .Paak, “Here With Me“

—PJ Morton & JoJo ft. Mr. Talkbox, “My Peace“

—Queen Naija & Big Sean, “Hate Our Love“

—Lizzo, “About Damn Time“

Artist on the Rise

Ar’mon & Trey rose to social media fame due to their viral R&B covers and original music. While they’ve gained success as a pair, the brothers recently began marketing themselves as solo artists.

“Heart Like a Truck”: Lainey Wilson saddles up for next radio single

May 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Lainey Wilson returns Friday, May 20, with “Heart Like a Truck,” her next single and the first new music since her breakout debut album, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’, came out in early 2021.

Her new song is a road-weary but still hopeful anthem for anyone who’s gotten back up after heartbreak and disappointment. Lainey says the song also takes cues from her experience of climbing up the ladder to country music success.

“These past few months have been such a whirlwind, but man, it was quite the journey to get here,” Lainey says. Her last two singles have both topped the country charts, but she’s no overnight success: Early on, she worked as a Hannah Montana impersonator to pay the bills.

“Miley wasn’t playing when she said, ‘It’s about the climb,’ because it really is what builds character and teaches you the most about yourself,” Lainey says, nodding to her early days playing Miley Cyrus’ famous Disney Channel character.

“‘Heart Like a Truck’ is all about self-discovery, growth and embracing scars as badges of honor,” she adds. “After all, a truck that has hit a few bumps and earned some scratches has proved itself and its tenacity — the shiny one on the lot can’t say that.”

To go along with her new single, Lainey released a music video that showcases her horsemanship. While Lainey’s been riding horses since she was a kid, she says that playing a character in a music video was a new step for her and made her a little nervous.

“It ended up being such a creatively fulfilling and thrilling experience,” she adds.

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“Fire”-mania! Def Leppard releases new single “Fire It Up,” music video to premiere Thursday

May 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Def Leppard has released a new advance single from their forthcoming studio album, Diamond Star Halos, a rocking, stadium-ready, riff-laden tune called “Fire It Up.”

The track is available now via digital platforms, and you also can check a visualizer video for the song at Def Leppard’s official YouTube channel.

Thursday, May 26, at 9 a.m. ET, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will premiere a music video for “Fire It Up” on YouTube. Following the clip’s debut, Def Leppard will take part in an exclusive afterparty, where the band members will discuss the new album.

For more information on how to join the afterparty, visit YouTube.

As previously reported, Diamond Star Halos will be released on Friday, May 27. The 15-track collection is the band’s first album of new, original tunes since 2015’s self-titled effort. It can be preordered now and will be available as a deluxe package, a two-LP set and digitally, among other configurations.

Diamond Star Halos includes two duets with acclaimed country/bluegrass artist and longtime Def Leppard fan Alison Krauss — “This Guitar” and “Lifeless.” In addition, famed David Bowie pianist Mike Garson plays on two songs — “Goodbye for Good This Time” and “Angels (Can’t Help You Now).”

Def Leppard debuted two other advance tracks from the album prior to “Fire It Up” — “Kick” and “Take What You Want” — and also released a music video for “Kick.”

Diamond Star Halos arrives a few weeks before Def Leppard’s expansive 36-city Stadium Tour of North America with Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. The trek gets underway June 16 in Atlanta and is mapped out through a September 9 concert in Las Vegas.

Newly mixed ’Holy Diver’ to be reissued in honor of Ronnie James Dio’s 80th birthday

May 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Dio‘s Holy Diver is being reissued in honor of what would’ve been the late Ronnie James Dio‘s 80th birthday.

The set will arrive on July 8, two days before Dio would’ve hit the big 8-0 on July 10. It will come in two editions: the first features a new mix of the original record by engineer and producer Joe Barresi, who’s previously worked with the bands Tool, Queens of the Stone Age and Slipknot; the second, dubbed the “Super Deluxe” edition, consists of the Barresi mix and a remastered version of the original Holy Diver mix, plus various bonus tracks, including live recordings, outtakes and rarities.

For a preview, you can check out the Barresi mix of the Holy Diver title track now via digital outlets.

Holy Diver, Dio’s debut album with his namesake band, was released in 1983 after he left Black Sabbath a year earlier. In addition to spawning the classic title track, the double-Platinum Holy Diver features one of the most metal album covers of all time.

Dio passed away in May 2010 from stomach cancer. He was 67.

Tate McRae becomes a wanted woman in new video for “what would you do?”

May 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In Tate McRae‘s new video for her song “what would you do?” she commits a crime that puts her face on the TV news — but it’s all just a revenge fantasy.

In the clip, Tate is working as a valet at a fancy, star-studded night spot and is treated badly by the customers. So when a jerk pulls up in a classic muscle car and rudely tosses her the keys, she takes them — and then takes the car on a joyride through the city.

Stopping at a wig shop, Tate sees that she’s on TV with the headline “Valet steals car,” but the shop owner doesn’t care. In fact, she fixes Tate up with a new outfit and a purple wig. Tate returns to the nightspot, strides in on the red carpet, finds the car owner and drops his keys in his drink. She storms out, just as the wig shop owner pulls up in a convertible. Tate hops in and they drive away.

Then, Tate snaps back to reality: It was all in her imagination. As the credits roll, we hear a snippet of one of Tate’s other new songs, “don’t come back.”

Both “what would you do?” — co-written by Tate, Charlie Puth and Alexander 23 — and “don’t come back” appear on Tate’s debut album, i used to think i could fly, which arrives May 27.

Tyler Hubbard celebrates “the good stuff” in his solo debut, “5 Foot 9”

May 20, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After teasing a new solo chapter for several weeks, Tyler Hubbard finally introduced fans to his first single as a solo artist Friday. Called “5 Foot 9,” it’s a mid-tempo, earthy celebration of all of life’s simple joys.

In the first verse of the song, Tyler rattles off all the things he’s grateful for — good music, good whiskey and country roads to ride along — and all the people responsible for creating them.

But the very best part of life is having a partner to share it with, he continues, and the only one that could have made a love story so perfect is God himself.

“God makes 5 foot 9, brown eyes and a sundress / Loves Tim McGraw and a small town accent,” he sings in the chorus. “Ain’t no way that me and this truck made her fall in love / Jack makes good whiskey, but God makes the good stuff.”

In a statement, Tyler — who co-wrote the song with The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston and Chase McGill — says that he wrote “5 Foot 9” as a reminder about the importance of perspective.

“As much as the song talks about real-life stuff like whiskey, country music, dirt roads and rain, I want listeners to be reminded that God really does make the good stuff,” he notes. “For me, over the last couple of years, I’ve really been reminded of that.”

“5 Foot 9” is the first new song off Tyler’s upcoming solo album.

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