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Katy Perry reveals how Meg Ryan inspired her daughter’s name

May 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Katy Perry and her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, welcomed their first child in August 2020 — a daughter named Daisy Dove. While the “Roar” singer has yet to reveal her daughter’s face, she’s ready to discuss what inspired Daisy’s unique name.

Speaking to People, the Grammy nominee explained she was inspired by the line Meg Ryan utters in You’ve Got Mail. “In it she says, ‘Daisies are the friendliest flower,’ and it’s so true — a daisy could grow anywhere and it’s just so pure and sweet,” Katy explained. “It’s just right.”

The American Idol judge said Daisy’s name is very fitting because, “She’s brought so much joy to my life.”

Katy has since adopted the daisy as a signature of sorts, telling the outlet, “Whenever I can slap a daisy anywhere, I will.” She hinted to fans to keep their eyes peeled for those little flowers on her shoe line, the Katy Perry Collection, because it adds a little touch of personality.

Daisy turns two on August 26 and the “Unconditionally” singer reveals she’s savoring being able to match outfits with her little one. “It’s very cute, because you only have a limited amount of time before they don’t want to wear what you pick out, so get it in while you can,” she lamented.

But, just because they can only be outfit twins for so long, that’s not stopping Katy from giving Daisy a killer closet of clothes to pick from when she’s older. The singer revealed she’s kept all her best red carpet looks and is leaving that collection to her daughter.

“Everything is in a warehouse — it’s like the closet scene in Clueless,” she dished. “It’s all itemized by picture and number. Daisy is going to have a lot.”

Elizabeth Warren talks to ‘The View’ about the repercussions of ending Roe v. Wade

May 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., joined “The View” Friday to reiterate what she says will be the devastating effects on women’s health if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

Since the leak of Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion that would repeal Roe v. Wade was released Monday, Warren has been vocal about her opposition to the court and Republican leaders who have been pushing laws in states to ban legal abortion.

Warren told “The View” that if the Supreme Court moves forward with the decision, it will be hardest on women who can’t afford to travel to locations that permit abortion, including those living in poverty and minorities.

“Who is this going to fall on? This is going to fall on the most vulnerable women in the country,” the senator told the View.

In the leaked draft regarding the Supreme Court’s case on Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, Alito contended the Constitution “does not prohibit the citizens of each state from regulating or prohibiting abortion.”

The leaked draft indicated that four other Supreme Court justices have sided with Alito. The document is not final and opinions can change before the final ruling.

Senate Democrats have introduced the “Women’s Health Protection Act” which would codify Roe v. Wade at the federal level; however, it is unlikely that the bill will get the 60 votes needed to pass.

Warren said it is important that the American people see which of their leaders supported abortion rights under oath.

“The plan gets everyone on the record,” she said. “If we don’t have enough people to get this done right, this is the time to get into the fight.”

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, told ABC News that she would vote no on the bill. However, she and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, D-Alaska, have proposed another bill dubbed “Reproductive Choice Act,” which would prohibit states from imposing an “undue burden” on the ability of a woman to choose to terminate a pregnancy before the fetus is viable.

The bill would allow states to keep other restrictions in place.

Warren told “The View” that she doesn’t support the alternate bill because there are too many loopholes that allow for abortion access to be restricted.

“What this is really about is about making sure there is full protection,” she said.

Warren also warned that Alito’s leaked draft could open up future legal challenges to fundamental American rights such as marriage for same-sex couples, the right to contraception and interracial marriage.

“When you read Justice Alito’s opinion, he focuses on history,” she said. “We don’t have a long history of protecting same-sex marriage, we don’t have a long history of interracial marriage.”

Watch Capella Grey’s vibey new video for “Sas Crise”

May 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In one of the many follow-ups to his crazy popular hit song “Gyalis,” Capella Grey dropped off a new music video that’s giving all the Jamaican and Bronx vibes the rapper is known for delivering.

Accompanying one of his latest tracks “Sas Crise,” featuring Alayzha Sky & Ghost, the two-minute visual shows Grey in all of his dancehall glory, vibing and rap-singing alongside a group of equally hype dancers in what looks to be a warehouse-like space.

The video was most likely shot in Uptown New York, since he reps his hometown super hard. And, due to its setting of the vivacious crowd-filled NY streets, the video mimics that of the Billboard Hot 100 breakthrough track, “Gyalis.”

Since dropping the debut hit last January, which was considered the “song of the summer” by many, Capella signed with Capitol Records. Speaking with Billboard about the achievement, among other things, Capella said, “They understood the sound I was trying to build. They understood what I’m trying to do for New York City. They understood what I was trying to do for the culture, period.”

One of the first full projects that could drop under the Capitol banner is his upcoming collection, VR1.

Head over to Capella Grey’s YouTube to “Vibe Carefully” to his latest bop and video, “Sas Crise.”

Jake Owen extends his tour plans into fall 2022, adds Travis Denning to the bill

May 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Jake Owen may have just kicked off his Up There Down Here Tour this week, but he’s already thinking ahead: The singer’s announced an October-November leg of the trek.

The Up There Down Here Tour was originally scheduled to run through October 1, following a lengthy string of summer dates. Now, Jake’s extending those plans with 12 new stops, concluding a special underground cave show at The Caverns of Pelham, Tennessee.

Travis Denning has signed on for the fall dates, with newcomer Mackenzie Carpenter also joining in. Tickets for the new dates go on sale next Friday, May 13.

As he sets up his next slate of performances, Jake’s beefing up his live show with a steady stream of new music. His current single, “Best Thing Since Backroads,” is now inside the top fifteen at country radio.

Last week, Jake also released a new song called “1×1.”

Selena Gomez and Post Malone are heading to ’Saturday Night Live’

May 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ladies and gentleman, Selena Gomez and Post Malone are heading to Saturday Night Live as respective host and musical guest.

The duo will take over the New York City stage on May 14. This marks Selena’s first time as SNL host and Post’s debut as musical guest.

“Mom…I think I’ve made it,” Selena wrote on Instagram along with a crying emoji. “so grateful and so excited. See you May 14!!!”

Details about what to expect are under wraps, but both singers have plenty to promote during their SNL stint.

The second season of Selena’s Only Murders in the Building, which also stars comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short, premieres on Hulu on June 28. The first season ended on a cliffhanger, with Selena’s character, Mabel, covered in blood and swearing she didn’t murder the building’s lead board member, Bunny. All three main characters are led away in handcuffs.

As for Posty, his fourth studio album Twelve Carat Toothache arrives June 3. He hasn’t released an album since 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding. The “Circles” singer also recently revealed that he’s expecting a child with his girlfriend. “I’m excited for this next chapter in my life, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been,” he told TMZ earlier this week.

Saturday Night Live airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. This week’s host and musical guest are, respectively, Benedict Cumberbatch and alt rockers Arcade Fire.

Listen to new Judah & the Lion song, “Scream!”

May 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Judah & the Lion has released a new song called “Scream!,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Revival.

“Sometimes the best way to deal with the craziness of the world is to scream into a pillow,” says frontman Judah Akers.

“During the pandemic I was feeling the weight of all that was happening in the world and my counselor told me I needed to get that stress out,” Akers shares. “He suggested screaming as loud as I could into a pillow. Felt a bit insane, but it did help. When we wrote this song, we wanted to give you permission to do the same!”

“Scream!” is the fourth song to be released off of Revival, following “Take a Walk,” “Happy Life” and “Find Another Reason Why,” though a press release describes “Scream!” as the “lead single” off the album.

Revival, Judah & the Lion’s fourth studio effort, arrives in full on June 10. The band will launch a U.S. headlining tour in support of the record in September.

You can also catch Judah & the Lion perform at this year’s Bonnaroo in June.

Saint Asonia announces ‘Introvert’ EP; listen to single “Above It All” now

May 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Saint Asonia has announced a new EP titled Introvert.

The seven-track set is due out July 1. You can listen to the single “Above It All” now via digital outlets.

“‘Above It All’ is about rising above all the chaos, negativity, judgment and living the life you want to, not the life that is expected of you by others,” says frontman Adam Gontier.

Introvert will also include a cover of The Weeknd‘s mega-hit “Blinding Lights.”

Saint Asonia, which includes ex-Three Days Grace singer Gontier and Staind guitarist Mike Mushok, released their most recent album, Flawed Design, in 2019.

Meanwhile, Gontier’s old band, which he left in 2013, on Friday released a new album, Explosions. Earlier this year, TDG drummer Neil Sanderson shared a photo of him and Gontier meeting up for the first time in a decade.

Here’s the Introvert track list:

“Above It All”
“Better Late Than Never”
“Chew Me Up”
“So What”
“Left Behind”
“Bite the Bullet”
“Blinding Lights”

KISS Kruise news: Second week added ahead of band’s “final onboard performances”

May 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The 2022 KISS Kruise just got even bigger.

The 11th edition of the “Rock and Roll All Nite” icons’ annual seafaring event has added a second week, set to take place October 24-29. That will lead into the originally announced — and now sold-out — dates of October 29 to November 3, which will mark KISS’ “final onboard performances.”

Pre-sale tickets for the newly added dates are available now. If you’re a particularly dedicated KISS fan who purchases tickets for both weeks, you’ll be rewarded with “an exclusive laminate, an exclusive signed item by KISS, happy hour with the band, and a specialty two-timer t-shirt.”

For all KISS Kruise info, visit TheKISSKruise.com.

Meanwhile, KISS is currently touring South America as part of the group’s ongoing End of the Road farewell tour. The trek will return to the U.S. starting May 11 in Milwaukee.

“At least you got smacked by someone of repute”: Chappelle, Chris Rock compare notes at stand-up show

May 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NOTE LANGUAGE) At an exclusive performance at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles Thursday night, Dave Chappelle unpacked the onstage attack that happened during one of his shows Tuesday evening.

At one point, Dave was joined onstage by someone who also knows something about getting assaulted on stage: Chris Rock.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chappelle started solo, explaining that the incident, for which 23-year-old Isiah Lee was arrested, left the comedian showered with support. Dave said his teenage son hugged him after the attack and said he loved him.

“A lot of people love me, it turns out,” Chappelle told the unpublicized show’s crowd, which reportedly included Kim Kardashian, Sean “Diddy” Combs, comedian Jeff Ross, and Yasiin Bey.

Dave mentioned those who’d reached out to him after the incident, including Louis C.K., who’s continued to enjoy Chappelle’s support after the Emmy-winning comedian was embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal.

After flying solo, Dave welcomed Rock to sit beside him, and they compared notes on their respective on-stage incidents.

“At least you got smacked by someone of repute!” Chappelle reportedly joked, noting, “I got smacked by a homeless guy with leaves in his hair.”

Rock reportedly countered by dissing Will Smith, saying “I got smacked by the softest n***a that ever rapped.”

Chappelle also revealed he felt he “had” to meet his alleged assailant to learn his motivation. According to THR, Dave said Lee appeared mentally ill, and the suspect admitted he attacked him to draw attention to the alleged assailant’s grandmother, who had been forced out of her Brooklyn neighborhood.

Los Angeles prosecutors have charged Lee with four misdemeanors, including battery. He’s being held on $30,000 bail.

Missing corrections officer withdrew about $90,000 in cash from multiple banks

May 6, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Missing corrections officer withdrew about ,000 in cash from multiple banks

(NEW YORK) — Missing Florence, Alabama, jail employee Vicky White withdrew approximately $90,000 in cash from multiple banks before allegedly fleeing with an inmate suspected of murder, officials said.

Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly told ABC News the banks were local to the Lauderdale County area, but he could not say when she withdrew the money.

On April 18 — just days before she allegedly fled with inmate Casey White — Vicky White closed on the sale of her home for just over $95,000. Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton has said that investigators suspect Vicky White is “flush” with cash from the sale.

It’s now been one week since murder suspect Casey White, 38, and Lauderdale County Assistant Director of Corrections Vicky White, 56, went missing. The two are not related.

Authorities said they believe Vicky White willingly participated in the escape from the Lauderdale County jail. The pair “may be armed with an AR-15 rifle, handguns and a shotgun,” the U.S. Marshals Service said.

Vicky White and Casey White disappeared on the morning of April 29, after Vicky White allegedly told her colleagues that she was taking Casey White to the Lauderdale County Courthouse for a “mental health evaluation,” the sheriff said. He didn’t have a court appearance scheduled, Singleton said.

Vicky White also allegedly told her colleagues that she was going to seek medical attention after dropping the inmate off at court because she wasn’t feeling well, but Singleton said his office confirmed that no appointment was made.

Singleton has described Vicky White, a 17-year veteran of the department, as “an exemplary employee” until now.

Vicky White had submitted her retirement papers and the day of the escape was her last day, the sheriff said.

The pair may be driving a 2007 orange or copper Ford Edge with minor damage to the left back bumper, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

At the time of his escape, Casey White was facing two counts of capital murder for the stabbing of Connie Ridgeway in 2015, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Casey White was described by authorities as 6 feet, 9 inches tall and approximately 330 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes and numerous tattoos, “including some affiliated with the Alabama-based white supremacist prison gang Southern Brotherhood,” the U.S. Marshals Service said.

Vicky White was described by authorities as 5 feet, 5 inches tall and approximately 145 pounds, with brown eyes and blond hair, though the U.S. Marshals Service said Thursday that she may have tinted her hair a darker shade. She was also described as reportedly having a “waddling gait.”

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