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Star-studded streaming event celebrating new Everly Brothers compilation taking place Sunday

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The new Everly Brothers compilation Hey Doll Baby gets its release this Friday, June 17. To celebrate that album’s arrival, a star-studded streaming concert event will premiere this Sunday, Father’s Day, at 4 p.m. ET on the famed duo’s official YouTube channel.

The event, dubbed “Hey Doll Baby Festival: Celebrating the Lives & Music of The Everly Brothers,” will feature new and archival performances by Paul Simon with wife Edie Brickell, Graham Nash with Stephen Stills‘ son Chris, The Grateful Dead‘s Bob Weir with The Black Crowes‘ Chris Robinson, Carly Simon with son Ben Taylor, Eurythmics‘ Dave Stewart with Evanescence‘s Amy Lee, founding Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers members Mike Campbell and Stan Lynch, The Bangles‘ Susanna Hoffs with Semisonic‘s Dan Wilson, Chris Isaak, Jakob Dylan and more.

Also making appearances during the livestream will be the late Phil Everly‘s son Jason and the late Tom Petty‘s daughter Adria Petty, who curated the Hey Doll Baby album.

The album is a 17-track collection that features newly remastered versions of classic songs mixed with some lesser-known tunes by the sibling duo of Phil and Don Everly. The compilation was assembled by Adria Petty, who worked closely with the families of both late Everly brothers. Jason Everly contributed track-by-track commentary to the liner notes, while Don also took part in the project prior to his death in August 2021.

You can preorder Hey Doll Baby now.

Meanwhile, Gibson has just released a new limited-edition signature Everly Brothers acoustic guitar based on the matching SJ-200 models that Phil and Don recorded most of their memorable hits with, including “Bye Bye Love,” “Wake Up Little Susie” and “All I Have to Do Is Dream.”

Priced at $7,999, the guitar is available now at Gibson.com and EverlyBrothers.com.

Patti LaBelle, Ciara and more to appear on ABC News’ ‘Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration’

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

ABC News will be commemorating Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a special featuring some of music’s biggest stars.

Set to air on Friday, June 17, Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration, presented by the network’s Soul of a Nation series, will be hosted by country music star Jimmie Allen and will include performances from Patti LaBelle, Marvin Sapp and Jon Batiste. Also expected are conversations with Ciara, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who will discuss the importance of ownership in music with ABC News’ Janai Norman, as well as a segment that will see ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott put a spotlight on some of the “all-Black production teams behind major artists and groups.”

The primetime special is set to air Friday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will be available to stream on Hulu the following day. It’s the third year in a row that the network has produced the special, but according to co-executive producer Catherine McKenzie, it is one of the most important specials to date.

“From gospel and country to jazz, rock and today’s pop hits, every genre of American music is influenced by the Black Diaspora and our stories of survival, joy, pain and resilience,” McKenzie says in a press release. “We’re looking forward to taking viewers on this musical journey in one of our most significant specials yet.”

Co-executive producer Quiana Burns adds that it’s “a must-watch for all viewers.”

What a doll: Warner Bros. teases Ryan Gosling as Ken in ‘Barbie’ movie

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Most fans already think Ryan Gosling is a doll, but he literally is one come to life as Ken in the upcoming Warner Bros. Barbie movie.

The studio has teased a first image of the actor in the role — complete with bleach blond hair; hiked down denims revealing ‘Ken’ on his undies; an open, sleeveless denim vest showing off his eight pack; and a skin tone matching his plastic alter ego.

Margot Robbie stars as the titular blonde bombshell in the film, which was co-written and directed by Oscar nominated Little Women writer/director Greta Gerwig.

The romantic comedy also stars SNL vet Kate McKinnon, tick, tick…BOOM!‘s Alexandra Shipp, Superstore‘s America Ferrera, Shang-Chi‘s Simu Liu, Will Ferrell and And Just Like That… actor Hari Nef.

Barbie is set to roll into theaters in her Dream Car on July 21, 2023.

Dr. Anthony Fauci tests positive for COVID

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, a senior adviser to the president on the pandemic, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Fauci, 81, hasn’t had recent close contact with President Joe Biden or other senior officials, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Fauci, who has mild symptoms, tested positive via a rapid antigen test, according to the NIAID.

He’s fully vaccinated and received two boosters, the NIAID said in a statement.

“Dr. Fauci will isolate and continue to work from his home,” the statement said. “Dr. Fauci will follow the COVID-19 guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and medical advice from his physician and return to the NIH when he tests negative.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Arcade Fire’s ‘WE’ makes long list for Canada’s 2022 Polaris Music Prize

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Arcade Fire‘s new album WE has made the long list for the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.

The prestigious honor is given to the best Canadian album of the year and awards the winning artist $50,000.

WE is one of 40 albums that are included on the long list, which was whittled down from a total of 223 records that were considered. Its competition includes pop star The Weeknd‘s Dawn FM and masked country musician Orville Peck‘s Bronco.

The short list of the final 10 albums will be revealed July 14, ahead of the Polaris Gala on September 19.

Arcade Fire, which hails from Montreal, previously won the 2011 Polaris Music Prize for The Suburbs. They also made the short list with 2007’s Neon Bible and 2013’s Reflektor.

WE, Arcade Fire’s sixth studio album, was released in May. The band will launch a U.S. tour in support of the record in October.

Report: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom move to Australia for upcoming project

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Shortly after revealing she moved to Kentucky, Katy Perry has packed her bags and is now living Down Under with fiancé Orlando Bloom.

Marie Claire Australia reports the “Roar” singer was spotted at Sydney Airport with 13 bags of luggage. Katy reportedly donned a disguise for her big move and had daughter Daisy Dove with her. Witnesses say the family boarded a private plane to Cairns, and word on the street is they’ll be living there for the next three months.

Bloom has been cast in the movie Wizards! alongside Pete Davidson and Naomi Scott. Deadline reports the movie follows two potheads who find themselves in hot water after getting their hands on some stolen property. It is unknown what role Bloom has in the film.

Last month, Katy revealed on the Dear Chelsea podcast that she had been living in Kentucky. As with this new move to Australia, she had been in the Southern state to support her fiancé as he filmed Red Right Hand.

For those wondering how this will affect her PLAY residency in Las Vegas, the concert series picks up on July 29 — giving Katy plenty of time to enjoy the great Down Under with her family.

Disturbed teases video for new single premiering “in the very near future”

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

We’re inching closer to new Disturbed music.

In an Instagram post Tuesday, guitarist Dan Donegan shared that the band was filming a video for the first single off their upcoming album.

“First single off the new album coming in the very near future,” he wrote in the caption.

Earlier this year, frontman David Draiman shared that the record, the follow-up to 2018’s Evolution, was “completed.” In a tweet earlier this month, Draiman wrote that he was “very proud” of the “amazing” album, adding that it includes a “surprise track…that’s going to blow your minds.”

Disturbed will be playing a number of U.S. festivals this summer, including Summerfest and Inkcarceration.

Chris Stapleton’s career and songs are getting a spotlight with a new Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Chris Stapleton is the latest artist to get his own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Called Chris Stapleton: Since 1978, the exhibit will open on July 1 and run through May 14, 2023. Museum-goers will be able to revisit Chris’ biography and song catalog, starting from his childhood in rural eastern Kentucky and chronicling his move toward songwriting and eventually, country music stardom.

The exhibit will feature a number of outfits, instruments, trophies and other personal effects from over the course of Chris’ storied career. Among those artifacts will be his 1966 Gibson Trini Lopez Standard electric guitar, which he used to record his song “Traveller.”

Fans can also check out Chris’ Waffle House Golden Waffle Award, which recognizes his status as the most-played artist on Waffle House jukeboxes in 2019, plus a LEGO model of the singer and his band, which was used to create the animated, LEGO-themed video for his song, “Second One to Know.”

Chris’ Hall of Fame exhibit is presented by Ram Trucks; the singer is a longtime partner with the brand.

Jennifer Hudson celebrates achieving EGOT status

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Jennifer Hudson shared a video reacting to becoming an EGOT winner after she achieved the status at the 2022 Tony Awards Sunday.

The actress, producer and singer was nominated in the best musical category as one of the producers of the hit Broadway show A Strange Loop.

Other co-producers for the show include RuPaul Charles, Alan Cumming, Ilana Glazer, Mindy Kaling and Billy Porter.

Hudson’s video showed her giving a toast to celebrate the best musical win. “As I said when I won the Oscar, look what God can do,” she shared in the video. “Well, he did it again.”

She expanded on her feelings on the win in the caption of her post. “I am overwhelmed by all the outpouring of love and support that I am Still receiving and I’m still processing this whole new ground,” she detailed. “What an honor!”

“Thank u all for being with me on this journey,” she continued. “I could not live this life without u.”

Achieving EGOT status requires winning a Grammy, an Emmy, a Tony and an Oscar.

Along with her Tony Award, Hudson’s wins that led to her achieving EGOT status include an Oscar for best supporting actress for Dreamgirls at the 2007 Academy Awards; a Daytime Emmy for executive producing the 2020 animated film Baby Yaga; and Grammy awards in 2017 for The Color Purple and in 2009 for best R&B album for her self-titled debut album.

Hudson also shared a post featuring the entire team behind A Strange Loop and wrote about how special the night was for them.

“What a night! Filled with so many memorable moments!” she captioned her post. “I am so inspired by people who are passionate about their craft! Congratulations to everyone on their well-deserved awards and their beautiful performances!”

Joan Jett, Gene Simmons, Alanis Morissette part of lineup for Taylor Hawkins tribute show in LA

June 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After announcing the performers for the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London on September 3, Foo Fighters have now revealed the initial lineup for the Los Angeles tribute show, which is scheduled for September 27.

The bill of the Foo-headlined LA event includes many artists who are also booked for the London performance, among them Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush‘s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, The Police‘s Stewart Copeland, Wolfgang Van Halen, Queens of the Stone Age‘s Josh Homme, Jane’s Addiction‘s Chris Chaney, producer Mark Ronson and drummer/producer Omar Hakim.

Additionally, the lineup features a number of acts exclusive to the LA date, including Joan Jett, KISS‘ Gene Simmons, Alanis Morissette, Mötley Crüe‘s Nikki Sixx, Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Chad Smith, Miley Cyrus, The Struts‘ Luke Spiller, Rage Against the Machine‘s Brad Wilk and Weezer‘s Pat Wilson.

Artists including Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde and ex-Oasis singer Liam Gallagher are exclusive to the London lineup. Comedian Dave Chappelle will also be making a “special appearance” at the London show.

The guests will be “playing the songs that Taylor loved and created, with and alongside his [Foo Fighters] brothers Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee,” a press release says.

As previously reported, the concerts will take place September 3 at Wembley Stadium and September 27 at The Kia Forum. Tickets to both shows go on sale this Friday, June 17, at 9 a.m. local time. Proceeds will benefit charities in the U.K. and U.S. chosen by the Hawkins family. For more ticket information, join the Foo Fighters’ mailing list.

Hawkins died on March 25 at age 50.

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